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MasonX::WebApp works with Mason to let you do processing before Mason is ever
invoked. There are a number of things that one might want to do:
* Argument munging
You might want to make sure all incoming arguments are UTF-8 encoded.
Or you might want to create some objects which Mason will see as
incoming arguments. For example, a "user_id" parameter could be turned
into a user object.
* Handle requests without Mason
If you're not generating output for the browser other than a redirect,
then there's no reason to use Mason. You can use a MasonX::WebApp
subclass to handle all form submissions, for example.
This has the added benefit of making it easier to preload this code
once during server startup.
* And others ...
WWW: http://search.cpan.org/dist/MasonX-WebApp/
make generate-plist
To install the port: cd /usr/ports/www/p5-MasonX-WebApp/ && make install cleanTo add the package: pkg install p5-MasonX-WebApp
cd /usr/ports/www/p5-MasonX-WebApp/ && make install clean
pkg install p5-MasonX-WebApp
PKGNAME: p5-MasonX-WebApp
SHA256 (MasonX-WebApp-0.12.tar.gz) = e37053484720e19d38210d3f0ead8482b9478b07afd3c4a91db69cac7555e213
SIZE (MasonX-WebApp-0.12.tar.gz) = 21516
NOTE: FreshPorts displays only information on required and default dependencies. Optional dependencies are not covered.
No options to configure
Number of commits found: 26
Remove libpcre.so.3 compatibility link that was added in r374303 to
prevent massive PORTREVISION bumps. Bump dependent ports that have not
been bumped since.
Remove ${PORTSDIR}/ from dependencies, categories v, w, x, y, and z.
With hat: portmgr
Sponsored by: Absolight
Change the way Perl modules are installed, update the default Perl to 5.18.
Before, we had:
site_perl : lib/perl5/site_perl/5.18
site_perl/perl_arch : lib/perl5/site_perl/5.18/mach
perl_man3 : lib/perl5/5.18/man/man3
Now we have:
site_perl : lib/perl5/site_perl
site_arch : lib/perl5/site_perl/mach/5.18
perl_man3 : lib/perl5/site_perl/man/man3
Modules without any .so will be installed at the same place regardless of the
Support STAGEDIR.
Add NO_STAGE all over the place in preparation for the staging support (cat:
- Add WWW
- Use single space after WWW:
- Remove Author line
- Convert to new perl framework
- Trim Makefile header
- Remove MAKE_JOBS_SAFE=yes, it's the default.
- remove www/apache20 and devel/apr0
- s/USE_APACHE= 20+/USE_APACHE= 22+/
- unify s/YES/yes/
- cleanup APACHE_VERSION <= 22 usage
- add entry to MOVED
with hat apache@
- Avoid use of SITE_PERL in DEPENDS
- Add missing DEPENDS
- Add TEST_DEPENDS
- Bump PORTREVISION
Feature safe: yes
- change required APACHE version from 13+ to 20+
(prepare to remove www/apache13)
- no PORTREVISION bump since apache22 is the default
with hat apache@
The vast majority of pkg-descr files had the following format when they
had both lines:
Author: ...
So standardize on that, and move them to the end of the file when necessary.
Also fix some more whitespace, and remove more "signature tags" of varying
forms, like -- name, etc.
A few other various formatting issues
- bump PORTREVISION from ports if USE_APACHE=13+ or 20+ is defined
mod_perl2 was updated, this changes are needet to prevent
dependency loops
- fix mod_perl/mod_perl2 dependency
- p5-Apache-Reload is now included in mod_perl2
- make usage of CPAN author macro
- bump portrevision
commit with hat apache@
- Get Rid MD5 support
- Turn over a bunch of p5- ports that change infrequently to perl@
so more people can look at them.
- Mark most of my ports MAKE_JOBS_SAFE=yes
Tested by: several builds in P6 TB
- Unbreak WITH_MODPERL2=yes
- Pass maintainer to submitter (me)
PR: ports/133629
Approved by: previous maintainer
- Take advantage of CPAN macro from bsd.sites.mk, change
${MASTER_SITE_PERL_CPAN} to CPAN.
PR: ports/122674
Submitted by: Philip M. Gollucci <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Reworked by: araujo (myself)
Approved by: portmgr (pav)
Welcome bsd.perl.mk. Add support for constructs such as USE_PERL5=5.8.0+.
Drop support for antique perl.
Work done by: gabor
Sponsored by: Google Summer of Code 2007
Hat: portmgr
- Update to 0.12
Submitted by: miwi
Approved by: maintainer
- Update from v0.08 to v0.11
PR: ports/98351
Submitted by: aaron
Approved by: maintainer timeout, tobez (implicit)
Approved by: krion@
Replace ugly "@unexec rmdir %D... 2>/dev/null || true" with @dirrmtry
Approved by: krion@
PR: ports/88711 (related)
Let the IGNORE message make a bit more sense and change it from:
===> p5-Some-Module-0.7 Port requires perl 5.6.x or later. Install
lang/perl5 then try again.
===> p5-Some-Module-0.7 requires perl 5.6.x or later. Install
lang/perl5 then try again.
Approved by: silence on -ports
- Mark ports BROKEN when/if they depend on mod_perl2.
With current mod_perl2 API change all old code *will* broken.
Add p5-MasonX-WebApp 0.08, works with HTML::Mason to do processing
before Mason is invoked.
PR: ports/75935
Submitted by: Travis Campbell <email@example.com>
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No vulnerabilities have been reported in the past 14 days
* - modified, not new
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When I think big-time comic book Summer movies, I don't usually think Robert Redford, the Sundance Kid himself. Sure, he made his bones as a studio guy, but that was a while back and now he's more known as the guy who founded the Sundance Film Festival, a place where Marvel films would never get a showing in a million years.
But yup, it's true, kids, the trades have Redford currently "in talks" to play a major character in the SHIELD spy organization currently run by Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) in Marvel's upcoming "Captain America: The Winter Soldier", their sequel to the 2011 hit. SHIELD will have a big role in the film, since they were the ones who brought the Captain out of his beauty sleep in the first place, and have always been the ones pulling his strings, all the way through "The Avengers".
Plot details for the sequel aren't confirmed, but it's expected that, given the title, "The Winter Soldier" will find the good Captain having to deal with a newly resurrected Bucky (Sebastian Stan), who has since gotten a new personality since we last saw him plunging to his death in the first movie.
Emily VanCamp (ABC's "Revenge") was previously cast as Captain America's new love interest.
Joe and Anthony Russo are scheduled to direct the "Captain America" sequel from a script by writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. The comic book sequel is currently set for an April 4, 2014 release date.
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No text, tweet or social post is never quite complete without a suitable emoji. A sassy lady to an aubergine, a trumpet to a cheeky monkey – when there are no words, there are emojis.
At All Bar One we think it's high time the powers at be in the emoji world recognise this important mid-morning meal, with its own icon on the keyboard.
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Lou Hatter 434-529-6314
cell 540-717-2890
Stacy Londrey 540-727-3201
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Feb. 12, 2014
Motorists should avoid travel during the storm
CULPEPER — Crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation are completing preparations in advance of the eight to 15 inches of snow forecast for Central Virginia.
Brining operations have been performed on Interstate 64 and I-66, primary highways and high-volume secondary roads in the Culpeper District. Equipment has been readied, and VDOT is working in close coordination with utility companies and contractors for snow removal and tree cutting. Wrecker services have also been put on standby for assistance with stranded vehicles.
Crews will come on duty this evening as the storm begins to plow snow and treat roads with salt and sand. They will operate on 12-hour shifts throughout the storm and afterward until all roads are cleared. Approximately 700 pieces of equipment will be used by Culpeper District during this storm.
VDOT asks motorists to help crews do their job by staying off the roads during the storm. Get to your destination in advance of the snow and be prepared to shelter in place. As the weather improves, use the 511 system to verify road conditions before travel.
Motorists should check VDOT's 511 travel website, www.511virginia.org, before leaving on a trip. The website is updated in real time with weather and road conditions for all highways in Virginia. Once on the road VDOT's 511 mobile app provides real-time traffic and weather information for both iPhone and Android platforms. Travelers can also call 511 from any telephone in Virginia for real-time information on traffic and road conditions.
Note to reporters and editors: Additional information about VDOT's preparations for winter weather, how the agency responds to snow and ice, FAQs and information about the technology and tools VDOT uses in its winter weather response is available online at www.virginiadot.org/travel/snow.asp.
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July 10th, 2015, 07:42 PM #1
Earning more Amazon commissions from international traffic
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Hey guys,
I've been searching around the forum trying to find some info on this, and haven't seen a whole lot on the subject, so thought I'd ask. Please let me know if this subject has already been addressed and I won't waste your time.
Basically I'm seeing some pretty good uptick over the last several months in international traffic on a couple of my sites where I promote a lot of Amazon products. One site is actually over 50% international traffic, with a lot of that being UK and Canada. It looks like Amazon actually has different stores and different affiliate programs in those countries, and I'm guessing that I'm not converting as well as I could be on this traffic by sending everyone to the amazon.com store. I think Amazon ships pretty much everywhere, but I'm guessing most people want to buy from the Amazon store in their country?
Anyone have any experience or recommendations for better capitalizing on international traffic? I was thinking of just adding multiple links (one for each Amazon store) for each product I review, then I heard about some plugins or and services that would detect the IP address of the the end user and direct them to the appropriate store that way. Anyone have any experience with any services like that? Any recommendations? Seems like it would be easier to use a plugin than going back and adding links for everything. Just don't want leave money on the table if I could be earning commissions on this traffic.
Thanks for the help.
July 21st, 2015, 06:14 PM #2
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OK so haven't heard back on this, but been doing a little research, and it looks like there are some options out there.
One cheap way to go that looks promising is this plugin: http://localazon.com/. Looks pretty basic, and requires you to find the product in each of the foreign Amazon storefronts. This would be pretty time consuming when I have hundreds, maybe thousands of Amazon links across my sites. Looks like it's only about $12 for the plugin.
Another option that looks like it has some nice tools is EasyAzon (http://easyazon.com/). Looks like it is a one time fee of $67 or $47 depending on how many sites you use the their plugin for. It looks like their service can automatically localize all of your Amazon links, which would save all of that effort, and easily justify that one time fee. I'm guessing you could pay for that pretty quick with the extra commissions you'd be earning.
The last and most sophisticated looking solution I've been able to find is GeoRiot (http://www.georiot.com/home). It sounds like they have some crazy translation algorithm that automatically finds the item your linking to in a user's local Amazon store and sends them there. They charge a monthly fee for the service ($10 per 10,000 clicks), but you get the first 30 days free so I'm thinking of trying out their plugin on a couple of my sites.
Anybody out there have any experience with these three solutions or any others that I've missed? Seems pretty cool to activate a plugin and see a 20% increase in commissions from Amazon. Almost seems too good to be true....
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August 11th, 2015, 12:43 PM #3
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OK so I tried out this GeoRiot service since they have a plugin that automatically takes care of converting all of your existing links to "globalized" links for Amazon. It actually did get me a pretty decent bump in commissions from the other Amazon storefronts around the world (especially UK and CA).
The foreign storefronts pay out commissions via check, but it's definitely worthwhile. I haven't really done anything but signed up for the other programs and activated the plugin. I definitely recommend this to any of you Amazon affiliates out there who want to earn some revenue from your international traffic. Their fees pay for themselves really quick, so don't let that steer you away. Free for the first 30 days makes it really easy to see that the fees are pretty insignificant.
I also like their dashboard more than the amazon associates one. You can look at all sorts of reports and see a lot more detail about your clicks. They also bring in all of the different commissions. Their geni.us links are pretty cool too for short URLs on social media.
I hope that helps some of you out there with the same problem I was having. GeoRiot seems like a pretty good solution.
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Kenny Wayne Shepherd To Play Horseshoe Casino Riverdome (VIDEO)
As you know, I'm a big fan of Kenny Wayne Shepherd and his band and he has a new studio album coming out in August called How I Go. With that being said, it has been proceeded by the first single off the new album called Never Lookin' Back which we premiered on K945! Cool stuff, right? It gets even cooler! Kenny will be kicking off his tour right here in his home town August 13th at the Horseshoe Casino Riverdome and K945 has your win 'em before you can buy 'em tickets! BTW, tickets go on sale this Friday at www.riverdome.com, 1-888-512-SHOW or at the Horseshoe Gift Horse. Enter to win under the VIP tab right here on K945 and happy rocking with the video below. It was taken during the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise in January:)


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Mar. 11, 2014
Source: Landmark Services news release
Landmark Services Cooperative recently hosted the Real Life Farm Summit. Nearly 200 livestock producers and crop growers from the Midwest attended the debut events in Beaver Dam, Wis., and Janesville, Wis. Attendees had the opportunity to further the business sides of their operations and learn strategies for mitigating agricultural stress.
"Our goal with the Real Life Farm Summit was to share information relating to the human side of farming," says Cassandra Strommen, Vice President Marketing Development for Landmark Services Cooperative. "All farms are businesses and management goes beyond the livestock and the fields. These summits were another way for those of us within the agricultural industry to inspire one another and learn about time management, social media, health care and farm safety."
Keynote speaker Roger Seip, co-founder of Freedom Personal Development and author of the book Train Your Brain for Success, kicked off the summits with an interactive presentation focused on how the mind works.
"You can literally train your brain to be more successful in your business and in your life," he said. "[Producers in attendance] can use what you learn here to have greater energy, less stress and to make your business more financially successful."
Seip began his presentation by explaining that each person's mind creates their life, with their focus determining their reality.
"You see what you look for," he said, explaining that when producers look for positivity, they are more likely to notice it and have positive attitudes. "Watching for and acknowledging success is especially important in business because our brains tend to naturally over-emphasize the negative and under-emphasize the positive."
To train your brain for success, Seip encouraged producers to take the following steps:
1. Heighten your awareness of what's most important to oneself.
2. Create goals that give you energy.
3. Design a schedule that gives you space; build space in the schedule to recharge your batteries.
4. Develop an ongoing system for feeding your mind.
Breakout sessions were also a feature of this year's events. Key take-home messages from each presentation include:
The Affordable Care Act and its Impact on Farm Families, presented by Heidi Johnson, University of Wisconsin-Extension
"The Affordable Care Act is a large bill that has implications to farm families. Farmers, especially dairy producers, are more likely to purchase their own insurance than most Americans," Johnson said.
� The Affordable Care Act sets new limits on out-of-pocket payments and deductibles and provides a set list of benefits that must be included in health plans. The Act also provides health insurance subsidies based on adjusted gross income and outlines rules for providing health care to farm employees.
� Under the Affordable Care Act, every American must have insurance or they will pay a penalty through their federal income tax return. The penalty is $95 per adult or 1 percent of total income (whichever is higher) in 2014 and will rise to $695 per adult or 2.5 percent of total income (whichever is higher) in 2016.
� Health insurance policy options, estimated subsidies and application materials are available at www.healthcare.gov or by calling 1-800-318-2596.
� Additional information from Heidi Johnson is available at: http://bit.ly/1kvtbXO.
Balancing Work and Life to Achieve Goals, presented by Roger Seip, Freedom Personal Development
"Set consistent and timely building blocks to keep your mind on track each week," Seip said. "Focus on the positives and you'll remain focused on the things that work for you."
� Daily: Practice gratitude: List things you are grateful for at the start and end of each day. Start the day with: "This is going to be a great day; let's think about why."
� Daily: Spend time reading and listening to something positive.
� Weekly: Spend time with positive, like-minded people; you become like the people you are around.
� Weekly: Set aside 1-2 hours at the beginning of each week to plan priorities for the week. Review the successes and challenges of the most recent week and your big picture goals. Then, think through the priorities of your upcoming week and schedule priority tasks, making sure to focus on these tasks during the week.
The Power of Social Media, presented by Carrie Chestnut Mess, founder of "The Adventures of Dairy Carrie"
"Producers have knowledge, passion and trust on our side," Chestnut Mess said. "As farmers, we are the spokespeople of our industry. Social media is one new option to open our doors to consumers to let them see where their food comes from and to get to know the people behind their food."
� Communicating can be simple. Take a photo or post about your day on your own Facebook page to influence people within your circle.
� Include personal narratives: Share your experiences, how your job makes you feel and why you're passionate about your job.
� Share your story in all parts of your life. Thanking consumers and talking about agriculture at the grocery store and community members at events can help put a face to agriculture and make connections with consumers not directly connected to the industry.
Farm Safety: A Proactive Approach to Saving Money and Lives, presented by Matt Solymossy, safety director for Landmark Services Cooperative
"Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations, so it's critically important that all team members know safety precautions and regulations," Solymossy said. "New regulations and government policies add financial risks for not following safety protocols."
� All farms with greater than 1,320 gallons of oil products on the farm must have a Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan. A template is available from the Environmental Protection Agency at http://1.usa.gov/1q2I6tk.
� All employers must provide workers compensation coverage if employing more than six employees, even if temporary.
� All farms with greater than 10 employees are eligible for inspection from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
For additional information on business management and the topics discussed at the Real Life Farm Summit, visit www.landmark.coop or contact Kristi Olson at email@example.com or (608) 669-1822.


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Shane Co.
14k White Gold Comfort Fit Ring with Satin Finish (6mm)
Description & Specifications
This 6mm band is crafted from quality 14 karat white gold with a lovely satin finish. The design combines handsome milgrain with engraved edges for a look that is both stylish and distinctive.
Item Number: 41064909
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Haines, Wombacher join KNIB board
The Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) Board of Directors has added two community members, Victoria M. Haines of Rockford and Jason Wombacher of Byron, Ill. Haines is assistant general counsel for UTC Aerospace Systems, Rockford; Wombacher is a specialist in property, casualty and workers' compensation at Williams-Manny Insurance, also in Rockford.
KNIB Chairman Bob McCreath said, "We welcome Tori and Jason to our organization and look forward to their committee input and ideas as we plan our second quarter-century of service to the region."
Haines is a graduate of the IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law and was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1989. She holds a bachelor's degree from Indiana State University in environmental health. Locally, her interests include participating in the District 205/UW "I Read" program, and she loves to mountain bike.
A native of Iowa, Wombacher is a graduate of the University of Iowa, where he majored in marketing and played varsity golf. A former assistant pro at Timber Pointe Golf Club in Poplar Grove, Ill., he also served as general manager at
Silver Ridge Golf Course in Oregon, Ill. Wombacher's community activities include coaching youth sports teams in which his children are involved.
For 25 years, KNIB has served the stateline community by offering educational programs promoting the reduction of waste, increased reuse and recycling to preserve natural resources for future generations. For more about recycling events or to volunteer, call (815) 637-1343, visit the website at www.knib.org, or like the organization's page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/keepnorthernillinoisbeautiful.
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I finally caught up with some reading this week, this was an article I meant to look at when published: How Microsoft Designs the Virtualization Host and Network Infrastructure.
Just as I finish that one, we release; Best Practices for Deploying Virtual Machines by Using Hyper-V Virtualization Technology
"About 80 percent of server deployments in the Microsoft IT data centers are deployed as virtual servers via Windows Server® 2008 Hyper-V™ technology. To ensure optimal performance, Microsoft Information Technology (Microsoft IT) has developed configuration best practices, based on the application workloads or services that the virtual servers provide."
Now I need to find time to watch the webcast as well – happy reading or watching.
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I spent so much time on this I was 'Somewhere in time' -I had to stop to start another. (this was all by memory, P.S.-If you don't know who 'Eddie' is-look for the beast on the Iron Maiden C.D.'s! I love drawing him)
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Cool looking draw!
Cool I like doing the one from "piece of mind" but then any of the EP's have cool art :)


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Jonny Evans praised West Brom's 'character' after their 1-1 draw at Stoke and said it was a better than in the 4-2 win over West Ham.
The 28-year-old Northern Ireland international defender played his part in helping set up Salomon Rondon to score Albion's late equaliser in the game at the bet365 Stadium on Saturday.
And, while Tony Pulis' side only came out with a point in his 1,000th game as a manager, Evans felt the team showed more mettle in the game than the previous weekend when they put four goals past the struggling Hammers at the Hawthorns.
"It wasn't our best performance, it was very scrappy," said Evans. "As soon as we came out for the start of the game the wind just picked up, it's always like that here.
"We're probably more pleased with picking up a point here than the performance against West Ham. We dug in and sometimes it shows character to do that."


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Yarrr. I watched The MAXX all day yesterday. :x I wanted to draw lil' Julie and her bunny. That show is awesome. Go watch it now. Unless you're too young. Then it might disturb you. 8D;
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lol, a beheaded bunny always makes me happy ^w^ She's really cute. Can't watch the show since it doesn't exist in Denmark XD
BUNNEEE. that show looks awesome 8D
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Wrestler-turned-actor Dara Singh, who is known for his roles in King Kong and Faulad, suffered cardiac arrest and was admitted to a city hospital in a "critical" condition, according to the doctors.
"He is very, very critical. He was brought in an emergency condition to hospital at 5:15 pm. He had suffered cardiac arrest. He is in ICU and we are monitoring his condition hour-by-hour," Dr Ram Narain, Chief Operating Officer at Kokilaben Ambani Hospital in suburban Andheri, said.
Earlier, the 83-years- old actor's son, Vindu, had said that his father was serious.
"He is serious. There is blood clot in his brain or he has suffered heart attack... We are not sure what has happened. We have been told that he is under observation for 24 hours," Vindu said.
The veteran actor played the the character of Hanuman in Ramanand Sagar's television series Ramayan and was last seen in Imtiaz Ali's Jab We Met in 2007.
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The entire package includes more than engine upgrades (although if you want to upgrade the automatic transmission to handle the torque output that is an extra $20k) but considering CaddyBoost members are making more power than this for far less than $295,000 this package is for people with more money than sense just like basically everything Hennessey offers.
The 1058 wheel is achieved on a Dyno Dynamics dynamometer and considering Hennessey claims 1066 Dynojet horsepower this Dyno Dynamics is set to read a bit high. Absolutely no doubt whatsoever it's making the power the only question is why anyone wouldn't opt for other tuners who are making much more power for far less money (and with a better reputation).
Hennessey VR1200 Twin Turbo
Production limited to just 12 vehicles
1,226 bhp @ 6,400 rpm (1,066 Rear Wheel HP)
1,109 lb-ft torque @ 4,000 rpm (964 Rear Wheel Torque)
Estimated Performance:
0-60 mph: 2.9 seconds
1/4 Mile: 10.2 @ 141 mph
Top Speed: 242 mph
VR1200 Twin Turbo Upgrade Includes:
427 CID (7.0L) Aluminum V8 Engine
Forged Aluminum Pistons
Forged Steel Connecting Rods
Forged Steel Crankshaft
Balanced and Blueprinted Rotating Assembly
ARP Main Studs & Head Bolts
High Flow Cylinder Heads
Hennessey VR1200 Camshaft
Upgraded Fuel Injectors
Upgraded Fuel System (Includes Lines, Rails, Regulator & Pump)
Twin Ball Bearing, Billet Wheel Precision Turbochargers
Dual Wastegates
Adjustable Boost Controller (800, 1000 & 1226 HP power settings)
Stainless Steel Turbo Downpipes and Exhaust System
Air-to-Water Intercooler
High-Flow Air Induction System
Professional Installation
HPE Engine Management Calibration
Dyno Tuning & Road Testing
Hennessey Exterior Badging
Serial-Numbered Dash & Engine Plaques
3 Year / 36,000 Mile Limited Warranty
Transmission & Drivetrain Upgrades:
Manual: Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch Upgrade
Automatic: Performance Build & Torque Converter Upgrade (Add $20,000)
Extreme Duty CV-Shaft Upgrade
Brembo Brake System Upgrades:
15.1 inch Carbon Ceramic Rotors (Front & Rear)
Calipers: 8-Piston (Front); 6-Piston (Rear)
Wheels & Tire Upgrades:
Hennessey Wheels: 20x10 inch (Front); 20x13 inch (Rear)
Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires: 275/30YR-20 (Front); 345/30YR-20 (Rear)
Suspension Upgrades:
Lowered 1" (Front & Rear)
Upgraded Front and Rear Swaybars
Factory Magnetic Ride Control Tuned by John Heinricy
CarbonAero Widebody Body:
Carbon Fiber Front Splitter
Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser
Carbon Fiber Front Fenders
Carbon Fiber Extractor Hood
Carbon Fiber Rear Fender Flares
Interior Upgrades:
Alcantara Headliner
Carbon Fiber Door Sills
Upgraded Leather & Stitching
Hennessey Embroidered Headrests
Hennessey Premium Floormats
Production Details:
VR1200 also available in 4-door sedan and Sport Wagon body styles
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Media mogul Rupert Murdoch and son James yielded to intense pressure Thursday and agreed to testify to British lawmakers, as the phone-hacking scandal widened to US shores with an FBI probe.
In another dramatic day in the saga that has killed off the News of the World tabloid and wrecked Murdoch's takeover bid for pay-TV giant BSkyB, the Murdochs reversed their earlier refusal to give evidence to a parliamentary committee on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, US investigators said they were looking into claims that News Corp. employees may have targeted the phone records of September 11 victims.
"We are aware of the allegations and we are looking into it," a spokeswoman from the FBI's New York office told AFP.
British police also Thursday arrested Neil Wallis, a former News of the World executive, but were later forced to admit that Scotland Yard itself had previously employed him as an advisor, raising fresh concerns about police corruption in the case.
The Murdochs' climbdown came only five hours after parliament's media select committee formally summoned them to attend, having received letters from the pair saying they were "unable" to attend but giving no reasons.
That left Rebekah Brooks, the chief executive of Murdoch's British newspaper arm and a former editor of the News of the World from 2000-2003, to appear by herself before the committee.
But a spokeswoman for Murdoch's News Corp. later said: "News Corp. can confirm that we are in the process of writing to the select committee with the intention that James Murdoch and Rupert Murdoch will both attend on Tuesday."
Committee chairman John Whittingdale had said that if the Murdochs did not answer the summons then the matter would be dealt with by the House of Commons, which can then order the person to attend.
"If that is not obeyed then it becomes a matter of contempt of parliament and there are penalties," he said, adding: "I understand that it can include imprisonment."
For the tabloid's ex-editor Brooks, it promises to be a tough session.
At her last committee appearance in 2003 she admitted: "We have paid the police for information in the past", though she later said she was referring to the industry in general.
The extent of those payments is part of a Scotland Yard investigation which is also dealing with the voicemail hacking, and of a full public inquiry announced by Prime Minister David Cameron.
Australian-born Murdoch has been in London in crisis mode since Sunday, the day the 168-year-old News of the World published its last ever edition.
The row had rumbled on for months but exploded last week after it emerged that the paper had targeted the messages of Milly Dowler, a murdered 13-year-old girl, and of the families of the veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
On Wednesday, Murdoch's News Corp. announced it was dropping its bid for full control of BSkyB, whose portfolio includes live English Premier League football and blockbuster films and has 10 million household subscribers.
In London, police arrested Wallis, 60, the former executive editor and deputy editor of the News of the World, who left the paper in 2009. Wallis is the ninth person to be arrested since the inquiry was reopened in January.
Wallis was deputy editor from 2003 to 2007 under editor Andy Coulson. Coulson quit the paper in 2007 after its royal reporter and a private investigator were jailed for hacking mobile phone voicemails.
Coulson, who went on to become Prime Minister David Cameron's media chief before quitting that job in January, was arrested on Friday in connection with the scandal and later bailed.
But Scotland Yard later confirmed that a media company owned by Wallis "was appointed to provide strategic communication advice and support to the MPS (Metropolitan Police Service)".
It said the contract, which ran from October 2009 to September 2010, included advice on speech writing and public relations, while the police force's deputy director of public affairs was on sick leave.
Home Secretary Theresa May wrote to police chief Paul Stephenson "to get the full picture," a spokeswoman for Britain's interior ministry confirmed Thursday.
Separately British detectives have told the cousin of Jean Charles de Menezes, a Brazilian man shot dead by police in London in 2005 after being mistaken for a suicide bomber, he may been targeted by the News of the World, campaigners said.
In Australia, the birthplace of Murdoch's global empire, Prime Minister Julia Gillard said on Thursday she would be open to an inquiry into media regulation and ownership after the "disgusting" scandal engulfing News Corp.


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The fact I have an anime section on this blog should make my opinions on Japan pretty clear, but I've got a paragraph to fill, so I'll yack a bit. I'm not the type of person who wants to or has travelled very much in their life. While there is a certain appeal to visiting new locals, the transportation and in the case of very far away places, a language barrier I would need a paid assistant to help me with. And even though Japan does have a bunch of cool shit in it, I would much prefer to build a machine to plop the country right next to California and wait for English to become a common second language in the reclusive country. Oh, and for the sake of this review, I'm calling Go! Go! Nippon ~My First Trip To Japan~ as its subtitle because the punctuation of Go! Go! ticks me off. Continue reading
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Summary: Dad's exposure to stress may affect the way offspring respond to stressful scenarios, a new study found. Of course, there isn't much you can do about a stressful past, but you can head off present and future stress by being aware, recognizing the symptoms, and applying some stress-reducing strategies to help you, and your mate to better cope.
According to a new study, a man's sperm passes on a lot more than good looks, intelligence, and athletic ability — it also carries stress. From as far back as pre-adolescence through adulthood, if a male has experienced chronic tension, his offspring may be predisposed to a poor response to adversity, which can lead to related disorders including anxiety and depression.
In order to examine the effects of paternal tension, a team of researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, exposed male mice to six weeks of chronic strain, before breeding, either throughout puberty or only in adulthood. The stressful scenarios included sudden moves to another cage, predator odor (fox urine is an example), noise, or a foreign object in the cage.
Male mice were thought to be ideal subjects for such an experiment because they are essentially absent dads, and don't participate in "offspring rearing," which makes any external factors outside of "germ-cell formation" essentially irrelevant.
The team found that offspring from paternal strain groups showed significantly lower levels of the stress hormone corticosterone (the human equivalent is cortisol) in response to tension. In other words, the offspring of stressed male mice had a reduced response to stress.
"It didn't matter if dads were going through puberty or in adulthood when stressed before they mated. We've shown here for the first time that stress can produce long-term changes to sperm that reprogram the offspring HPA stress axis regulation," said Tracy L. Bale, PhD, associate professor of neuroscience at Penn's Perelman School of Medicine. "These findings suggest one way in which paternal-stress exposure may be linked to neuropsychiatric diseases."
Were you aware of the power of stress? Do you have tension-reducing strategies to share?
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Traumatic brain injuries (TBI?s) cause a significant loss of cognitive functions. According to the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA), the location of the injury can hurt a patient's ability to communicate. Long-term symptoms of neurological damage include being unable to understanding spoken words and following conversational patterns. Speech-language pathology is one of the few forms of treatment that is effective for treating TBI-related communication disorders. To combat the medical issues, many healthcare facilities have created new SLP jobs.
Pathologists work closely with primary physicians and neurologists to determine what areas of the brain are injured. The collaborative approach allows speech specialists to determine what side effects the patient could develop.
Physicians rely on pathologists to restore normal speaking patterns so they can treat other symptoms. ASHA writes that the early stages of therapy involve teaching clients to respond to audible and visual cues. Pathologists usually work with family members to provide patients with familiar voices immediately following their injuries.
For severe brain injuries, part of every speech language pathology job is teaching patients how to communicate non-verbally. Dry-erase boards are given to clients who can write and read, while others are taught basic sign language.
It can take years for TBI patients to regain normal speaking patterns. In some cases, pathologists work with the same clients for the entirety of their recovery. Later treatments focus on improving social skills and returning to everyday life. ASHA writes that SLPs usually work with a vocational specialist to help their patients thrive in traditional workspaces.
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I've got a video which I have recorded using the Cycorder App for the iPhone. The video needs to be rotated 90 degrees.
Using Avidemux 2.4.4 on Linux, I did this. But now the sound isn't in sync anymore.
How can I make sure, that it DOES stay in sync?
I also tried using mencoder, but that didn't work - the generated video wasn't viewable.
A lot of messages like this:Code:mencoder -vf rotate=1 'Cédric spielt und wälzt sich im Garten - 2.mov' -ovc lavc -oac copy -o 'Cédric spielt und wälzt sich im Garten - 2.mov'.mencoder.lavc.avi
The files are online available at drop.io/VideoRotation. To see/hear the out-of-sync effect of the sound, pay attention to the femaile voice at about second 13.Code:Skipping frame! Pos: 0.1s 852f (99%) 163.16fps Trem: 0min 7mb A-V:0.000 [0:0]
Original, unedited -> http://drop.io/VideoRotation/asset/c-dric-spielt-und-w-lzt-sich-im-garten-2-mov
avidemux rotated version -> http://drop.io/VideoRotation/asset/c-dric-spielt-und-w-lzt-sich-im-garten-2-mov-avi
mencoder -> http://drop.io/VideoRotation/asset/c-dric-spielt-und-w-lzt-sich-im-garten-2-mov-mencoder-lavc-avi
I also tried using the Windows tool "Free Video Flip And Rotate" from dvdvideosoft.com - but the generated AVI file also wasn't viewable; I suppose that's so, because it uses mencoder in the background, doesn't it?
It would be great if someone could help me!
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I do not mind re-encoding (stuff's gonna end up on YouTube anyway... - oh, does anyone know of an online service which would help me out here?).
Do you have avidemux 2.5.0? ArchLinux still only has 2.4.4 And 2.5.0 on Windows isn't able to open the mov file from http://drop.io/VideoRotation/asset/c-dric-spielt-und-w-lzt-sich-im-garten-2-mov :/ It simply crashes - does it crash for you as well (it crashes right after loading the file)?
Or do you have QTpro? If so, could you check if QTpro is able to rotate the video without causing the sound to become out-of-sync? I don't want to pay for software which doesn't do what I want (I mean, which in a real world usage doesn't do - I understand that it should be able to fulfill the requirements - in theory )
How would I be able to detect if there are errors in the source file and how would I then fix those errors?
QTPro can rotate it, and re-save it losslessly, but curiously it only works in QTPro or MPC when playing (other media players will revert the changes e.g. vlc, kmplayer, so I doubt youtube will accept the rotation when it re-encodes)
Avidemux 2.5 does crash, i think it's the sowt audio that is causing it. Avidemux 2.4.4 QT on windows doesn't crash on opening, but screws up the audio
Your fps is non-standard; that maybe why you are having sync issues.
You can do it with avisynth and any encoder; I used megui for this example (I renamed the movie to 1.mov), but you could use any encoder or GUI that accepts avisynth scrips. The problem is I think you need QTPro 7 or greater for it to work for audio, according to the documentation. It might work with QT Alternative (free), you can try
Here is the re-encoded file
I don't know if avisynth will work on linux / wine , but avidemux has an avs proxy gui (but it doesn't feed through audio)
If this is for youtube, you will have difficulties, because when you flip 90 degrees , it will be too high for the set window size. There is also a high probability Youtube will screwup the A/V sync because of the non standard fps
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After years of roadblocks and failure, the Clipper card is finally enjoying widespread adoption.
In the past month, Clipper usage has risen by 43% across all transit agencies. The credit for the bump goes to the elimination of paper passes by some agencies, particularly Muni. Half of the Clipper users are Muni riders.
Most paper passes have gone the way of the dinosaur on Muni. If you want to ride the bus now, you'll need one of the cards or cash.
BART also accounted for a ridership spike, with nearly 100,000 weekday boardings. The agency is planning to incorporate the card into its parking program, allowing riders to pay for their spot by waving their card.
Later this month, BART will deactivate its EZ Rider program. That's caused some concern, since many riders still rely on the EZ Rider cards. BART came under fire for an insufficient outreach campaign about the switch.
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Tsunamis 99 can be installed and run on a Mac PC. But you will
need to have a Mac PC with similar specifications as follows:
10 gig hard drive, 256 RAM running at 400 mhz.
Along with the specifications, you will need to have certain program
on the PC. The programs required are Virtual PC Version 4 and
Windows 2000 Professional.
Ensure that the Charts database has been loaded correctly.
Uninstall Tsunamis 99. Delete the file OLEAUT32.DLL and re-install
Tsunamis 99.
Ensure that the Primary Position is set to PS1 is System Setup.
In System Setup Sensors tab, go to Manual config and set the
necessary ports for WP in/out, Autopilot, etc. Load Tsunamis 99
and use the Route facility to input and output route data. Use
the CONFIG display facility to display different navigational
information relating to your newly connected instrument.
You can copy the files from the Add_Info folder to Tsunamis'99\Add_Info.
The information that is to be copied over will have the extension
You will need to purchase an interface box from Raytheon Marine.
This enables you to switch between NMEA 0183, RS232 and Seatalk
What you need to do is go to the Chart manager, select the required
chart by Country or Chart by Chart. Click add to bucket and save
to bucket when all charts have been selected. Double click on
the required List file in the Tsunamis 99 directory.
You can copy the Charts directory to your hard drive. The folder
is large so you must remember to make sure there is enough space
on your hard drive before doing this. Also remember to point to
this folder when you install the charts.
If you go to Program Files\Transas\Tsunamis 99\NM. Find the
field labeled IsDrawBoat. Change it to Off for the circles.
Red - No Position data
Brown - DR Mode
Green - Position Fix DGPS
Blue - Position Fix GPS
Tsunamis can only display process speed data in True Mode. Therefore
ensure GPS is set to output COG / SOG in True to solve this problem.
All Transas charts are set to WGS-84 offset. You cannot change
this offset with Tsunamis 99. However you can offset the position
of the Ship (Offshore only) if the need arises.
The first thing to do is check for the correct path to the CD
ROM with the charts. It should read something like D:\Charts (D
should be substituted for your CD ROM drive's letter). If this
is correct, then after entering the chart permit codes select
Next. Select Browse when asked for 'Path to charts'. Double click
on CD ROM drive, Double click on charts, Double click on Set-up
id. From the next screen click finish. This will start to install
the charts.
First thing to do is try and re-install Tsunamis 99. If there
is no success then try the dongle on another computer. If there
is success then check the parallel port mode is set to Standard
in Bios and that there are no conflicts (System\Device Manager)
for this port.
If there is no success then you may need to download the latest
drivers for the dongle from Transas Website Support page. Once
downloaded and install and still no success then please contact
your nearest Transas dealer.
You can either contact the manufacturer of the product to see
if they produce a lead, or you can contact a local chandlery who
will be able to sell / produce a lead for you.
A position fix is not being transferred from the GPS to the
chart plotter. What you will need to do is check for NMEA data
using Hyperterminal. If there is no data then check the cabling.
If the data is correct then check Tsunamis configuration (System
Setup\Sensors\Manual). If the data is correct again, then check
PS1 is set to the correct COM Port.
Make sure the GPS datum is set to WGS-84. You will need to check
to see if the correct position is showing on the screen. If it
isn't then go to SHIP\Cancel Offset.
Remove any other software associated with the GPS's COM port
and re-assign any conflicting hardware (Control Panel\System\Device
Manager\Properties\Resources). This problem does occur with Toshiba
laptops. What you would need to do is de-activate the Hotlink
The pins to connect to are as follows:
Pin 2 - NMEA / Position In
Pin 3 - NMEA / Position Out
Pin 5 - Ground
Go to Windows Explorer\Program Files\Tsunamis 99\Track. In here
you can delete the files ending in LBK that you no longer require.
You will need to make sure that NMEA Checksum (System Setup\Sensors\Manual)
is checked. If this is checked then you will need to change the
GPS settings to give GLL or GGA output.
Go to C:\Program Files\Transas\Tsunamis 99\Routes. In here are
all the routes that have been saved. Delete which routes are no
longer required.
This problem will stop when the Free Mouse Cursor is switched
off. You may also want to check for any conflicts. Is there another
device using the same IRQ? If no then try changing the Input and
Output range of the GPS COM port.
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Westphalia. The tradition of adopting hereditary surnames came to Germany after the 12th century, and the names of places where people lived were a primary source. Many local names carry the prefix "von", meaning "of" or "from". It originally indicated land ownership, and is sometimes a mark of nobility. The Baecke family originally lived by a stream or a brook. The name Baecke was originally derived from the German word bach which means stream.
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The merits and/or pitfalls of deploying and/or repealing California's landmark climate law, AB32, have been argued, it seems, eight ways to Sunday. But while most of the recent arguments and research focus on how the law will impact our economy and employment numbers, the public health and environmental justice implications have been largely overlooked.
But new research performed by researchers and professors from three California colleges, and paid for by William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, considers the impacts that reducing the levels of CO2, nitrogen oxide and dangerous levels of particulate matter would have on the health of those who live closest to the biggest producers of these pollutants and greenhouse gases.
I spoke with Justin Scoggins, a data analyst at the Program for Environmental and Regional Equity at the University of Southern California, and one of the lead researchers in the study, about the top findings in the report, which is called Minding the Climate Gap: What's at Stake if California's Climate Law isn't Done Right and Right Away.
As is evident from the report's subtitle, the purpose of the study is to present the benefits of implementing the law and doing so quickly. But Scoggins says the study had been planned before the most recent (and most fierce) protests against its implementation were levied. However, he adds, "After finding out about the efforts to delay AB32, we looked more closely at the seven major oil refining companies that operate in California." And when in terms of negative impacts the oil refineries have on public health, "Tesoro is number one," he says.
Tesoro and Valero, another oil company with California refineries, have both lent financial support to the effort to delay AB32's implementation.
According to Scoggins, the most significant finding of the study, which you can download here, is the tight correlation between the facilities that produce the worst emissions and those that have the biggest impact on pollution disparity in terms of public health. In other words, the areas where the biggest polluters and emitters of greenhouse gases are operating are also where the impact on public health is greatest—and also where the environmental injustice is greatest.
The study found that:
…in California, people of color are, on average, exposed to over seventy percent more of the dangerous pollution coming from major greenhouse gas polluters as whites, and that the disparity is particularly sharp for African Americans.
And from a policy perspective, this means that action needs to be taken at these pollution sources. A cap and trade scheme may help lower overall emissions, but companies that simply buy credits to continue their current operations, without making significant changes to their emissions levels, won't be doing anything to improve the health of the folks who live nearby.
On the bright side, this means that those who work to improve public health, through better air quality, are also working to improve environmental justice, notes Scoggins.


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An evening of classical greats, with the sparkle of Mozart's Figaro, Schubert's poignant 'Unfinished' symphony, the optimism of Beethoven's 'Ode' and his best-known symphony. The concert also includes John Landor's Meet the Music interval event, an entertaining and informal introduction to the programme featuring our unique orchestra 'walk-about'. Programme Mozart - Overture from Marriage of Figaro Schubert - Symphony No 8 in B minor 'Unfinished' Beethoven - 'Ode to Joy' theme from Symphony No 9 in D minor (Orchestral Version) Beethoven - Symphony No 5 in C minor
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We've put together a series of guides to help serious juicing fans find their dream tool. These are models we think you'll not only use every day, but WANT to use every day!
We did our own research to find the best options available today. We looked at all kinds of them, from all the major brands. We consulted expert reviews in Consumer Reports, Good Housekeeping, and other leading publications. We also read lots of "best-of" roundups on nutrition blogs and websites.
After we compiled all these recommendations, we got to work comparing features, specs, and test results for each model. We also took the time to read hundreds and hundreds of reviews from fellow juicing fans who have purchased and spent time with these models.
Here on our homepage, you'll find a quick overview of each category, including masticating options, centrifugal models, triturating and handheld versions. We've also developed guides to Omega, Breville, and Jack LaLanne juicers, to help you understand the key differences between the brands.
Check out the top-ranked winners!
Best Centrifugal
Breville Juice Fountain Duo
Best Crossover
Best Masticating
Regardless of whether you're buying a centrifugal, triturating, or a simple hand-crank model, you'll want the same basic qualities in your new juicer.
So just what makes a great juicer?
- Easy to clean
- Simple to use
- Low maintenance
- Versatile
- Budget-friendly
Our Guide to the Best Elite Juicers in Each Category
With today's obsession with cold-pressed juice and technical nutrition, centrifugal models can get a bad rap from juicing enthusiasts.
However, we think they deserve a place in the ranks of the elite juicers!
Many of us simply don't have the time to spend hours a day prepping vegetables and feeding them through a slow juicer. Some people need one that can get the whole job done in a matter of minutes.
Also, many of us juice large amounts of produce that are simply impractical with a masticating model, unless you can take half the day to do it. If you're juicing for others beside yourself, whether family or friends, it makes sense to use a centrifugal model.
As a general rule, centrifugals don't do well with greens or citrus. They're also less efficient than masticating models.
While all of these weaknesses should be taken into account, newer elite models have settings to compensate for these downsides. If you're not a hardline purist, you'll find that centrifugals are faster, more powerful, less finicky, and require much less prep work.
They're a great juicing solution for busy people!
Our winner for best centrifugal juicer is the Breville Juice Fountain Duo:
The Duo is Breville's biggest, most powerful Juice Fountain.
We like it because it balances its brawn with brains. The 1,200 watt motor has 5 speed settings, so you can adjust for different types of produce. This helps you get more juice, and end up wasting less in the pulp bin.
The Duo is also solidly built, with a die-cast steel body and stainless steel housing. Previous buyers raved about the reassuring look and feel, and said the Duo reminded them of classic appliances from the 1950s and 60s.
We also like the warranty coverage–3 years as opposed to 1 year for the other Juice Fountains!
You can read our full review of the Duo, and see more of our favorite centrifugals in our guide to Breville options here!
Masticating "slow" models are all the rage in today's juicing world.
"Cold-pressed" juices from masticating models are touted as superior in every way. So, what's all the fuss about?
Masticating models run a lot slower than centrifugal machines. While centrifugals commonly run at speeds from 5,000 to over 10,000 rpm, most masticating models run at under 100 rpm.
By slowly wringing juice out of produce rather than chopping, mashing, and spinning, these prevent nutrient loss from oxidation and motor heat. They're also much more efficient than centrifugals, since they give the pulp a real squeeze before it leaves the machine.
We love masticating models for their versatility and skill with leafy greens, tough roots, and other produce that gives centrifugal models a real struggle.
After all, any juicer can handle apples and carrots. You want one that can handle anything!
Masticating models may be slower and require more prep work, but they make better juice, create less waste, and are covered by super long warranty periods.
Our winner for best masticating juicer is the Champion:
This is one of the all-time best sellers. It's built right here in the USA, by a family owned company in California.
You'd expect an American-made product to have a higher standard of quality, and you'd be right! The Champion's body and auger are made from a nylon composite that's stronger and more durable than any plastic.
Plus, it's shatterproof. These parts won't break under pressure, and they won't crack if you drop them.
The nylon auger is cast around metal cutting blades, which give the Champion a real edge on greens and roots.
We also love the GE motor, which provides 1/3 HP starting torque with no gear system! The Champion is a no-nonsense winner for serious juicing fans who are concerned about nutrition. Plus, it's available for the same price as Chinese-made models from Omega!
You can find our full, in-depth review of the Champion, and see more of our recommendations for masticating options here!
The top Crossover model is the KitchenAid Maximum Extraction:
If you're a serious juicing fan, you probably care about the nutritional content of your juice.
While you know a masticating model will give you the best nutritional benefits, not all of us have hours a day to spend on juicing.
Do you really have to sacrifice nutrition for the sake of convenience? If your choices are just a centrifugal or masticating juicer, it sure looks that way! Thankfully, some companies have started making crossover models to bridge the gap.
Our favorite is this KitchenAid. It has a two-stage juicing system that gives you the best of both worlds.
First, the machine slices up your produce with a blade that's a lot like a food processor. Then, the chopped up produce goes through a masticating auger.
We love this combination because it does your prep work for you. Then, it ensures that you aren't wasting any juice in the pulp bin (like you would with a centrifugal model).
In addition to the smart design, we love the sturdiness of this model. KitchenAid has a fantastic record of durability and user satisfaction over time. This one is no exception!
While the warranty period is only a year, previous buyers said theirs were running problem-free well beyond the first year!
Triturating models take mastication to a whole new level.
These are the holy grail for any serious juicing nut. They use twin augers to more fully chew greens, roots, wheatgrass that even the best masticating versions can't handle perfectly.
As serious juicing fans know, wheatgrass is the ultimate test. The interlocking teeth on a triturating machine break down cell walls thoroughly, and help prevent chunks of produce from ending up in the pulp bin.
Plus, most triturating models use metal augers which are sharper, sturdier, and more effective than the plastic augers on masticating models. The best part is that between the two augers, produce is pulled through cutting out a lot of the struggle for you!
We also love triturating models for their versatility. These machines can be used as grinders, homogenizers, food processors and more!
In terms of quality of juice, these machines are unparalleled. Their juice is more nutritious, because they actually break down cell walls. Plus, they don't introduce any foam or heat into the juice.
One of our favorite triturating juicers is the Green Star Elite:
It's a twin-gear, triturating machine with a long record of reliable service.
The augers on the Green Star are made from stainless steel and fit right into the drive shaft. They don't suffer from the same wobble issues that plague a lot of masticating models.
These augers have several different types of "teeth" on them, combining sharp cutting edges with blunt ridges and divots. They're ideal for juicing greens and wheatgrass, since they can eat right into tough fibers. They also do a more efficient job on other types of produce, by breaking down cell walls and unlocking nutrient content.
The Green Star is also fairly affordable for a triturating model, and is available for only a little more than the price of a high-end masticating option! If you're looking for a machine that can handle greens and wheatgrass as well as all your other produce, the Green Star is for you!
Manual models might seem old fashioned, but if you know what to use them for, they can perform right up there with the best motorized options!
These handheld devices are your best bet for juicing wheatgrass. They also make excellent secondary machines, for people who juice daily but want a separate one for wheatgrass or greens.
You can also take a manual machine on the road. They make a great travel option for people who often work away from home, but don't want to sacrifice their nutritional health.
Our favorite manual machine is the Hurricane.
It's specifically designed for juicing wheatgrass. The cone-shaped auger and screen squeeze out every drop from small blades that would pass right through larger machines.
Plus, you can use the adjustment screw to get the pressure just right. While this is a hand-powered machine, its stainless steel build quality can compete with even the best mechanized versions!
We also love that even though it's meant for wheatgrass and other greens, you can also use the hurricane to juice shredded roots and fruits like carrots, beets, and apples!
Compare Juicer Brands
Omega is the top selling brand on the market when it comes to masticating models.
Their popular Nutrition Center series offers powerful slow juicers with a versatile set of attachments. You can use Omegas to make nut butters, pastes, milk, sauces, and more!
We love them for their cost-effectiveness. You can buy a machine to juice, grind, homogenize and more for well under the $500 mark. As a result, you're getting several appliances in one.
They also offer some higher-end models which we really love. The latest Omegas have BPA-free plastic, upgraded augers, and self-cleaning pulp screens.
One of our favorite Omega models is the NC900 HD. It's a recent addition to the Nutrition Center series, and features a few smart upgrades over its predecessors.
While it has the same 2HP, geared drive system and Ultem auger, it's updated for the 21st century with BPA-free plastic, a more ergonomic design, and variable juicing settings.
Plus, it comes with all the accessories that made the older Nutrition Centers so popular. It includes attachments for grinding coffee, grains, and spices, as well as a homogenizer and food processor nozzle. You can even use it to make pasta!
To see more of our recommendations for the best Omegas, and to learn more about the NC900, click here!
Breville is one of the biggest brands making centrifugal models today.
They make quite a few variations on the Juice Fountain design, which is a vertical, centrifugal system with a powerful, high speed pulp basket and cutting unit.
They feature ultra-powerful motors and wide feed chutes. Brevilles let you get through pounds of produce in minutes–without having to prep everything.
In our special guide to Breville models, you can find more about the brand, and learn why they make the cut for Elite juicers!
Our top value recommendation for a Breville is the Juice Fountain Multi-Speed. This model sets itself apart from the entry-level Juice Fountains with stainless steel housing and a powerful 900-watt motor.
We love its variable speed settings, which let you handle produce such as juicy fruits and greens that traditionally give centrifugals a hard time.
It's also available at a budget price, for well under $200.
Read more about the Juice Fountain Multi-Speed and see the rest of our favorite Brevilles here!
Jack LaLanne's Power Juicer was one of the biggest juicing trends of the past 20 years.
Thanks to countless infomercials, ads, and features in magazines, the LaLanne series has become even more popular recently. These claim to be the easiest to use, most efficient options on the market.
They're supposed to be the quietest models, as well, with "whisper-quiet" motors and the ads to prove it. Of course, it's easy to make any product look good in an infomercial, but how do they stack up in real world tests?
Find out in our guide to Jack LaLanne juicers! We've compared the brand's top 3 models, and looked at testing from professional labs as well as consumers' kitchens!
Our favorite Jack LaLanne juicer is the Anniversary Edition:
This is the only Jack LaLanne model to have multiple speed settings. This lets you use the Anniversary Edition on a wider range of produce, without sacrificing efficiency.
It has a wide feed chute which can accept whole fruits and vegetables with no prep work for you. Previous buyers said the Anniversary Edition is extremely simple to use, and stays clog-free even with big juicing sessions.
This model also has much better reliability ratings than the other LaLanne models. We also love the price. It's only slightly more expensive than the other Power Juicers, but it's more versatile, more reliable, and comes with more accessories, like a juice pitcher and deluxe recipe book. Read more from our Jack Lalanne Reviews.
The Ultimate in Luxury: The Best Juicer on the Market Today
Super Angel
If money is no object, and you're looking for our all-time top pick for a new juicer, we highly recommend the Super Angel.
This is one of the only juicers on the market to be made entirely from stainless steel. This makes it more powerful and more durable than the competition.
Plus, it can handle absolutely anything you'd think to throw at it. From wheatgrass to citrus, nut butters to pasta, the Super Angel can fulfill nearly any role in your kitchen.
This newer model comes with optional soft fruit housing, to help you get the most out of your citrus, tomatoes, and plums.
It's also updated with an internal cooling fan, safety sensor, and impeller pressing system for getting the absolute most juice from your produce. While the Super Angel will cost you more than $1500, this is truly a product that will last you years and years.
Figure out what you'll be juicing:
The type of produce you juice will determine which sort of juicer best suits you.
Of course, you want a reasonably versatile machine no matter which type you choose. However, each type has its strengths and weaknesses when it comes to specific produce.
Centrifugal models excel at blasting through hard, crunchy produce like apples, carrots, celery and beets. However, many centrifugals struggle with leafy greens.
Masticating juicers work much better on greens, and can handle hard produce as long as it's cut thinly beforehand. Their weak spot is the soft, juicy fruit like citrus, plums, or tomatoes.
We've found models in each category with attachments or features that help compensate for the weak points in each design. Check out our Wheatgrass Juicer Reviews and Citrus Juicer Reviews.
Decide which extra features are important:
If you make nut butters and pastes, you'll want to make sure your juicer comes with a blank, homogenizer attachment.
If you want to use a juicer for wheatgrass, leafy greens or citrus, many juicer companies offer add-on accessories or attachments to help with these tricky types of produce.
If juicing is your main priority, you might not need all these extra features. However, food processor and grinder features add a lot of value for money.
Having several machines in one can help you cut down on extra appliances and save counter space in your kitchen. Read our commercial juicer review page.
Establish your juicing goals:
Here, you'll want to think about whether your priority is quantity or quality. Of course, you don't have to sacrifice either completely!
However, if you're a big nutrition aficionado, and want to be sure you're getting the optimum nutrient content in every glass, you'll want to look at a slow juicer, either a masticating, triturating or handheld model.
If your goal is to drink a lot of juice, you'll probably want to look at a centrifugal model. These will help you juice lots of produce more quickly, without the hassle of prepping all your fruits and vegetables. However, they don't provide the best nutrition or efficiency.
Crossover juicers that combine features of both masticating and centrifugal juicers help cover a middle ground between the two types. You can also look at modified versions, like centrifugal juicers with leafy greens settings, or masticating juicers in an upright format.
Look beyond the best sellers:
You're usually correct in the assumption that a best-selling model is popular for a reason. After all, we've recommended a few best-sellers here, such as the Green Star and the Omega J8006.
However, many of these models are aimed at newer juicers, or people who only juice occasionally. If you're a serious juicer, we recommend looking beyond the best sellers at some of the higher-end models from the top brands.
For instance, Breville's top selling juicer is perfectly suitable for the average juicer. For a more experienced, adventurous juicer, though, it makes sense to spend an extra $50 for something a bit bigger, with more power and versatility. That's why we're recommending the Multi-Speed.
We've taken the same approach to all of the juicers here at Juicer Elite Club. We think it's best to spend a little more up front for something that's more powerful and has a larger capacity and better versatility.
Read buyer reviews like a seasoned juicer:
If you've been shopping for a juicer online, you know that many models have mixed reviews from previous buyers.
When even the top-rated juicers have so many complaints, it can be confusing to figure out what to believe. We've tried to distinguish between which complaints are actual design issues, and which complaints are mainly due to user error on the part of the buyer. We found that there's usually a bit of both.
Many complaints are a result of poor juicing technique. If you don't feed produce in correctly, even the nicest juicer in the world will seem annoying and cumbersome.
We've tried to differentiate between user error and real design flaws in our reviews. Don't be worried if you see mixed reviews. That's the case with nearly any juicer.
You just want to know which reviews are from experienced juicers who know what they're talking about. In our in-depth analyses, we've tried to present the consensus, taking all reviews into account.
Aim for bigger capacities:
Juicing can be a big procedure. It's enough of a hassle to get your juicer out, set up, taken down, and cleaned each time you use it–you don't want to be constantly emptying and setting up again during each juicing session!
We think you owe it to yourself to get a juicer with a larger capacity. A wider feed system will help you get more done at once.
A larger pulp bin will eliminate the annoyance of having to stop mid-juice, and cut down on mess. Given how slow masticating and triturating juicers are, and how much longer juice from these machines lasts, it makes sense to juice more each session, and store it between. That way, you're spending less time cleaning and assembling, and more time feeling the benefits of juicing!
Know which kind of power you want:
If you're looking at a centrifugal juicer, you'll find power specs in terms of wattage and rpms.
You want the highest wattage and the biggest range of rpms. You'll notice we didn't say "highest RATE of rpms."
That's because the best centrifugal juicers offer a few different speed settings to help you juice a wider variety of produce. You want a powerful motor with an adaptive range of speeds.
When you're looking at a masticating juicer, you'll want to think of power in terms of low-end torque. You want to look for the lowest rpms with the highest torque.
For example, many Omega models have 86 rpm speeds, with a gear system that produces torque equivalent to 2HP. That means that while the motor runs very slow, it won't be stopped by harder produce like carrots or beets.
What's Next?
Want to compare even more of the best juicers? Check out the Amazon best sellers here!


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Ross on CM Punk vs. The Rock: "I expect the WWE Title bout the close the show featuring WWE Champion @CMPunk defending against @TheRock. It will be interesting to see how the challenger will be able to morph from movie star back to his wrestling roots especially against the intense Punk who is obviously walking into the main event with a sizeable chip on is shoulder. As I have written, I see Punk, who is extremely physical and tough, using Muay Tai kicks and strikes, in general, against Rock who never really encountered anyone of Punk's skill set when Rock was wrestling in WWE full time. The longer the match goes the more it would seem to favor the Champion but I'm sticking to the prediction that Punk makes one mistake, likely mental, that cost him the WWE Championship.
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Jay Wright said on Saturday that he had "no clue yet" as to how he would have his Villanova team defend a potent Creighton squad when the two programs went head to head.
Whatever the coach came up with didn't work. Not even close.
Newly-minted No. 4 Villanova succumbed to a barrage of three-pointers during an ugly 96-68 loss to Creighton at the Wells Fargo Center Monday night.
The Wildcats allowed the Bluejays to make 21 of 35 attempts from three-point range during the defeat. Creighton's Ethan Wragge was in a rhythm like no other, scoring a career-high 27 points on 9 for 14 shooting -- all three-pointers. The nine threes from Wragge tied Creighton's single-game mark held by Kyle Korver in 2003.
The loss snapped Villanova's (16-2, 5-1 Big East) five-game winning streak and was Wright's worst in his 13 seasons at the helm, while Creighton (16-3, 6-1) bounced back from an upset loss to Providence on Saturday.
Turning point
We can actually go back to Saturday for this one.
Wragge made just 2 of 8 attempts -- all three-pointers -- for eight points during Creighton's 81-68 loss to Providence that knocked the Bluejays out of the AP Top 25 rankings.
You can't expect a player that shoots 47.9 percent from the field and 48.5 percent from long range to have two off games in a row.
Villanova allowed Wragge to walk right into his comfort zone from the opening tip. The 6-foot-7, 225-pound forward nailed two threes in the game's first two minutes and he was just getting warmed up.
He drilled another deep three at the 17:06 mark to put the Bluejays up 15-5 and force an angry Jay Wright to call a timeout. That didn't stop the onslaught, however, as Wragge proceeded to hit two more from downtown immediately following that Wildcats timeout. He added two more bombs after the official TV timeout to give Creighton a 27-8 edge just six minutes into the game.
In all, Wragge hit 8 of 10 three-pointers in the first half for 24 points, surpassing his career high before the break. His teammates provided plenty of help, making six of their own 12 attempts from distance to balloon their lead to as much as 28 points.
The Wildcats finally settled in and were able to chip away until the deficit was 13 at intermission, but the damage had already been done.
Big men on campus
In addition to Wragge, who also added three rebounds and three assists, All-American Doug McDermott did a little bit of everything for Creighton. The senior forward had 23 points, five rebounds and three assists on the night.
Guard Jahenns Manigat scored 19 points on 6 of 7 shooting for Creighton.
James Bell led Villanova with 19 points. JayVaughn Pinkston added 11 and five rebounds, while Darrun Hilliard had 10.
Inside the box score
• Villanova lost at the Wells Fargo Center after going a perfect 3-0 -- all against ranked teams -- in the building last season.
• The victory marked Creighton's first true road win against a ranked team since 1978 and its first win against a top-five team since 1970.
• The Wildcats shot 39.7 percent from the floor and 34.5 from three-point range in the game.
• Creighton had 25 assists on 33 made shots. The Bluejays' assist total was two more than the Wildcats' made field goals (23).
• Despite playing a perimeter-oriented game, Creighton still walked away with a 34-32 advantage in the rebounding battle.
• Villanova had two fast-break points in the game compared to 15 for Creighton.
Monday's game marked just the fourth time ever that these two programs have met and the first since 1952.
Villanova and Creighton played once each year from 1950-52, with the Wildcats winning all three.
Scout's honor
Seven NBA scouts were in attendance for Monday night's matchup. The Sixers, Spurs, Clippers, Wizards, Nets, Cavs and Jazz all had representatives in attendance.
While they were undoubtedly in the building to see how McDermott's game would translate to the NBA level and perhaps some of Villanova's young talent, the scouts certainly left with Wragge's name added to their notes.
What's next?
Villanova will try to rebound when it travels to Marquette for a 2 p.m. matchup on Saturday.
Creighton also gets back on the court Saturday with an 8 p.m. tilt at home against Georgetown.


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Ameria releases its second study report on Armenia's retail trade
YEREVAN, June 10. /ARKA/. Ameria consulting company has released the results of its second large-scale study of the retail trade and fast moving consumer goods market in particular, the company's press office reported.
The report provides both the outcome of the study in 2014 and comparison with the results of the first study in 2012. The comparison gives an overview of the developments in recent years, major market players (supermarkets) and market development trends.
The study was based on both primary and secondary data and covered 1,000 people in Yerevan.
The study showed the volume of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) dropped by about 4% (6% in dollar equivalent) in the last two years due to reduction in population's expenditures because other spending is prioritized when there are no income increases. In particular, tariffs for gas and electricity rose substantially as from the second half of 2013.
Yet, households with highest income have not cut their FMCG spending, unlike the groups with lower income. Bearing in mind certain increase in population's income and expenditures (as claimed by macroeconomic data), the authors say population is getting more polarized in Yerevan. On average, monthly FMCG expenditures per household is assessed at 144,000 drams.
Reduction in households' FMCG spending and shutdown of one of the biggest supermarket chains, Star, in 2012 led to decrease of the share of supermarkets and hypermarkets in overall FMCG market from 52% to 47%. At the same time, the role of small shops has grown.
The study says women are more active in shopping than men. The most active group is 46-55-aged women constituting 15% of the overall number of buyers.
Mid-term and long-term global trends (included those for comparable countries) indicate development of supermarkets and hypermarkets has greater potential. In this respect, competition will sharpen especially when Carrefour arrives. The authors say if there a re several Carrefour shops, the competition both for leading supermarkets and small shops will sharpen also in terms of price to quality relation, according to the report.
Ameria is a group of professional services companies registered in Armenia with the objective to provide a comprehensive package of professional advisory and assurance services. Ameria specializes in five major areas of professional activities: business, financial, accounting and tax, legal advisory services and investment consulting. Established in 1998, the company has become a leader in the Armenian market of advisory services bringing an international reach and local touch to complex issues rising in more than 30 industry sectors. ($1=412.86drams). –0--
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In the NFL's constant war of attrition, injuries can decide games, seasons and a whole lot of futures. Here's who will give it a shot, and who will not, as we head into Week 12 of the 2013 season:
Tamba Hali, OLB, Kansas City Chiefs (ankle): Hali left last Sunday's loss to the San Diego Chargers in the second quarter with an ankle sprain, and his absence through the rest of the game was a primary reason Philip Rivers had enough time in the pocket to slice and dice Kansas City's generally impressive secondary. Head coach Andy Reid said during the week that he felt good about Hali's prospects to start against the Broncos, and Hali will indeed go. Justin Houston, Hali's edge-rushing partner in crime, will miss this game, however, with an elbow injury, and he could miss the next couple of games as well. The Chiefs are trying to avoid a 9-3 start after winning their first nine games. Their defense has just one sack in the last three games.
Zac Stacy, RB, St. Louis Rams (concussion): Stacy was taken from the Rams' 42-21 win over the Bears in the second quarter with a concussion, but he passed the protocol and was able to practice this week. The fifth-round rookie from Vanderbilt has helped to redefine the Rams' run game with some impressive performances this season (127 yards against the Titans; 134 yards against the Seahawks), and he'll be a stern test for San Francisco's front seven today. He had gained 87 yards on just 12 carries against Chicago before he was hurt.
Michael Crabtree, WR, San Francisco 49ers (Achilles tendon): Crabtree hasn't played since the 49ers lost Super Bowl XLVII to the Baltimore Ravens in February, because he suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the preseason. He will likely see limited snaps in his return, but according to head coach Jim Harbaugh, there are no specific physical limitations preventing Crabtree from running the full route tree. The 7-4 49ers are trying for a wild-card slot and playing the St. Louis Rams and their tough defense on Sunday. Crabtree and quarterback Colin Kaepernick developed a productive chemistry at the end of the 2012 season, and it was one of the main reasons the 49ers were able to roll through the playoffs.
Rob Gronkowski, TE, New England Patriots (back, forearm, hamstring): Gronkowski has been dealing with a litany of injuries this season, but he's caught touchdown passes in three straight games, and he'll be good to go against the Houston Texans on Sunday. Tom Brady has thrown to his main tight end on 26 percent of his passes since Gronk made his 2013 debut, and the 8-3 Patriots are 3-2 in those games, including last Sunday's crucial win over the Denver Broncos. New England still has an outside shot at the AFC's top seed, and having Gronkowski in the lineup every week is clearly a force multiplier on that quest.
Darrelle Revis, CB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (groin): After missing the second half of Tampa Bay's win over the Detroit Lions last Sunday, Revis will draw Carolina's Steve Smith when the Panthers welcome the Bucs to town. Despite scheme changes and his recovery from last year's knee injury, Revis is currently rated as one of the league's top cornerbacks once again.
Stephen Paea, DT, Chicago Bears (toe): Paea has been out of action since Week 11 with a toe injury, and his return is welcome news for the Bears' league-worst run defense -- especially since Chicago will have to deal with Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Paea is a strong interior player with a knack for stuffing runs at the line.
Santonio Holmes, WR, New York Jets (hamstring): This is Holmes' third week back in the lineup after missing five straight games with a hamstring injury. He was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report. Holmes was limited to one catch for 12 yards against the Ravens last Sunday, and the Jets' passing offense can use all the help it can get ... as TheMMQB's Peter King pointed out in graphic detail.
Geno Smith's last touchdown pass was three days before the World Series started.
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Julius Thomas, TE, Denver Broncos (knee): The Broncos got a little bit of good news in that running back Knowshon Moreno will be able to go against the Chiefs despite a lower leg injury he suffered in last Sunday's loss to New England. However, tight end Julius Thomas, one of Peyton Manning's most productive and surprising targets this season, will miss his second straight game after suffering a knee sprain in Denver's first game against Kansas City two weeks ago. Only Jimmy Graham has more touchdowns among tight ends than Thomas' 10. He was limited in practice all week, and no sure thing to suit up for this game. Veteran Jacob Tamme will continue to replace him.
Stevan Ridley, RB, New England Patriots (healthy inactive): Ridley's fumbling issues have caught up to him yet again. He's coughed up the ball in three straight games, and despite no declared injuries, he'll be a scratch against the Texans today. He was benched for most of last Sunday's game against the Broncos after yet another fumble.
"I think when things happen like this in back-to-back games, or in this case a few games in a row, I think that you certainly have to address what you can address in terms of trying to fix the problem," Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels said this week. "I have great confidence in Stevan as a runner. He's been very productive in our offense, he's done a lot of good things, and at the same time obviously ball security is the most important factor for our offense and for our team when we have the ball. We have to be part of the solution. We have to work with him, and he certainly wasn't the only one that put the ball or got the ball knocked off of him the other night."
No NFL back has more touchdowns than Ridley since Week 6, but a 7-4 touchdown-to-fumble ratio isn't good enough for Bill Belichick.
Andre Ellington, RB, Arizona Cardinals (knee): The sixth-round rookie out of Clemson has been tremendously productive in spot duty (he's averaged six yards per carry), but Ellington will be sidelined for today's key matchup against the Eagles. Like the 49ers, Arizona is 7-4 and fighting for position behind the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC West. A great defense has carried them this far, but adding more Ellington to Carson Palmer's recent stretch of productivity would make the Cards a dangerous team on both sides of the ball. The onus is now on Palmer to match Chip Kelly's offense point-for-point.
DeAngelo Williams, RB, Carolina Panthers (quadriceps): It will be Jonathan Stewart and Mike Tolbert toting the rock against Tampa Bay's underrated front seven, because Williams missed practice all week and will not play due to a quad injury. He had been dealing with the injury for a while, and apparently aggravated it against the Miami Dolphins last week.Alfonzo Dennard, CB, New England Patriots (knee):