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This product is a vintage Polk model and is not available for sale, but it may still be available in some stores as a closeout or used product. The following text is taken from the original sales brochure for this product and does not reflect current availability. If you happen to have any question or concerns about this product, or any other Polk Audio product, feel free to contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-377-7655 Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm EST
Incredible Sound/Affordable Price
The name "Monitor" is special to Polk Audio. The original Polk Audio Monitor Series, produced in the mid-1970s, ushered in the modern loudspeaker era by setting the standard for performance and value. The original Monitor Series is the line that made Polk Audio famous with its simple, sturdy construction, clear, accurate sound, powerful bass and superior imaging all at a price that made great sound available to everyone.
The newly reborn Monitor Series is classic Polk: a quality-built, affordable line of high performance loudspeakers for music and home theater. They are highly efficient, so they can be driven easily by unpretentious receivers, and they are voice matched for lifelike surround sound environments. The Monitor Series boasts a stylish look that complements today's flat screen technology, with wood grain finishes and modern Titanium faces, and beefy stabilizer feet on the tower models. Built for speed, sound and value, the Monitor Series is a great introduction to high performance sound.
The Monitor 50 features:
- High efficiency design allows the Monitor Series to reveal the classic Polk Audio sound (open, spacious and clear) even when driven by modestly-powered amplifiers and receivers.
- 1-inch (25mm) Fabric/Polymer Composite Dynamic Balance Dome Tweeter with powerful Neodymium magnet structure delivers clear and detailed high frequency response for realistic reproduction of vocals and instruments.
- Two 5 1/4-inch Bi-Laminate Composite Dynamic Balance Drivers are lightweight and stiff with good damping for high efficiency, excellent bass and lower distortion.
- Multiple small-diameter driver design delivers wide dispersion, better mid-range, and more detailed bass response for an open, box-less, three-dimensional sound.
- Non-resonant all-MDF enclosure construction with ¾"-thick baffles and front-to-back and side-to-side internal bracing ensures cleaner, clearer, more lifelike sound quality.
- Crossovers use Mylar bypass capacitors for more detailed high frequencies.
- Dual Five-Way Binding Post Connectors, allowing for more secure hook-up options, as well as bi-wiring and bi-amping flexibility.
- Monitor Series speakers are modern living accessories that make a stylish statement in either Black or Cherry wood grain finish, with Titanium faces.
- Magnetically shielded for safe placement on or near TVs and video monitors with no risk of video distortion.
- Bold, fat stabilizer feet that ensure stability on carpet or hard floors for more precise bass response and superior imaging.
- Slim tower design has a footprint of less than one square foot.
- Critically Tuned Flared Port minimizes port noise (chuffing) for good low frequency extension with low distortion, resulting in natural, full-bodied sound with rich bass.
Driver Complement | |
Tweeter | |
Quantity | 1 |
Diameter | 1" (2.54cm) |
Type | Dynamic Balance Silk/polymer composite dome, magnetically shielded |
Mid / Woofer | |
Quantity | 2 |
Diameter | 5 1/4" (13.34cm) |
Type | Dynamic Balance Bi-laminate composite cone driver, magnetically shielded |
Electrical | |
Total Frequency Response | 42Hz - 25kHz |
Upper -3dB Limit | 24 kHz |
Lower -3dB Limit | 57 Hz |
Nominal Impedance | 8 ohms |
Efficiency | 89 dB |
Recommended Amplifier Power | 20 - 150 watts per channel |
Inputs | Dual (bi-amp) 5-way binding posts |
Amplifier Specs | |
Amplifier Type | 0 |
Dimensions | |
Cabinet Dimensions | |
Height | 35" (88.90cm) |
Width | 7" (17.78cm) |
Depth | 9 5/8" (24.45cm) |
Product Weight (each) | 26.00 pounds |
Shipping | |
Unit of Measure | each |
Total Shipping Weight | 30.00 pounds |
Warranty | |
Speaker Warranty | 5 years parts and labor (original purchaser) |
Specifications, dimensions and features subject to change without notice. For more information call us at 1-800-377-7655 (USA and Canada). Outside of North America call +1 (410) 358-3600.
Customer Reviews
51 reviews with an average of 4.5
Write your own reviewby Stubb, April 3, 2007
7 out of 9 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Clarity. Aggravates the wife. Best value on the market.
Funny feet, needs subwoofer for headbanging
I've had these a year now, paired with a PSW10, and CS1 and Mon 40's for surround (I recommend 30's). I have not regretted for a second the money I spent on these. I've had these nearly a year now and have listened to them in every configuration possible. Jazz Classical, most Rock needs only the 50's in stereo and they literally disappear leaving only the music to be enjoyed. Piano and Cello sound wonderful. Headbanging definitely requires the subwoofer but it can be easily overdone. Just use it to complement the speakers and they sound great. These speakers outperformed everything I could demo them against up to twice their price. The impression is that the music is clear and not colored by the speakers. I've rediscovered how good some vinyl is since getting these. In surround with the whole system and subwoofer cranked up you instinctively duck the bullets and arrows! If you listen to music as much as watch movies, you're better off with a system built with these rather than a tinny surround system.
by JJN, May 4, 2008
5 out of 7 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Beautiful finish and crisp, clean, tight sound.
The dual 5.25" mid-woofers have their limits so these work best with a sub IMO.
Ridiculous price to performance ratio. I was looking at spending 2-3x as much as I ended up spending for these Monitor 50's. The high's are crisp and clear and the mid's are tight and accurate. I have these with the CS1 all crossed over at 80hz and paired with a BIC H-100 sub. My home theatre absolutely rocks. This is the true sweet spot for price & performance.
by Bobb, February 14, 2007
3 out of 7 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
very clear and pristine which i love. I do have a sub woofer with my kenwood system but soon to upgrade to A Dennon which im sure will make these speakers really run thier full stride.
absolutly great. A sales person at another store was trying to talk me into buying eclipse speakers which is a nice speaker but my money limits demanded good sound at an affordable price. so went looking. Cicuit city and was totally amased at the sound quality of theses, Just as good as eclipse.
by Russel, February 24, 2007
2 out of 5 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Excellent clarity of midrange and highs, especially when biwired.
Bulky Feet. Need to provide pointed carpet spikes.
STRENGTHS: Awesome tower speaker. One of the best in the price range. The heavy MDF cabinet blocks all colorization of sound. Direct radiated sound projects very clearly and smoothly to front. High quality fit, finish, floor spikes and dual biwireable 5-way posts included.
by Brian, March 14, 2007
2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Clarity and sound stage are excellent. True sound the way it was meant to be heard.
There is nothing in the price point that compares. They even sound as good as some other speakers 1 to 2 price points higher(Yamaha, Klipsch). The clarity and sound stage presents is outstanding. No matter what you are listening to they will reproduce it as it was meant to be heard(Theater, Movies, CD, MP3). You could spend more money but why?
by Jason, January 24, 2005
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Clear and powerful sound.
I auditioned these at a local Circuit City and they sounded great. I compared them to a pair of Infinity and Sony towers of the same price and size and a pair of Bose 301's. The Polks blew the competition away. I think I'm going to purchase them.
by Stefano, December 19, 2005
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Ottime. Le utilizzo in un ambiente di circa 30 mq, perfette per musica e film, anche senza sub-woofer. Best Regards from Italy!!!!!! [translation: Excellent. I use them in a room that is about 30 square meters, perfect for music and movies, even without a subwoofer.]
by Sebasti�n, February 3, 2006
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Sound, Sound, Sound (And Looks !!!) Crisp Clear Clean at any volumes
.....(Not found..) Oh..yes!!!! The user manual is a really junk !!!! and the plastic feet are poor quality (scratch easily)
OK. I'm from Argentina (my english is not good..) but i'm proud to say Monitor 50 sound quality is AWESOME. I tested this with JBL E60, Yamaha NS555 and Infinity Primus. The results are: Very superior to Yammies (no comparisson) Superior to JBL (more crisp and clean sound) A bit superior to Infinity (same quality, but Polk is a bit clear) The looks are great, very elegant...solid construction, good warranty and relation price-quality is superb. Very proud with my Monitor 50 (in my country MSRP: 560 U$S)and now, with my Yamaha RXV 657 i complete a fabulous system. In the future, i add a sub and monitor 30 for surround. Recommed highly this speakers...I'm a new Polk fan..same you...Thanks for the quality.
by TW, December 25, 2009
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Good surround envelopment, convincing effects, towers in the back of room just looks cool. If you don't mind purchasing online, you can get some amazing deals on the entire Monitor series.
Bright. Lightweight for floor speakers. Feet should have been left on the factory floor.
I'm using these as surrounds, along with an older set of RT1000i's and the CS400i. The timbre match isn't perfect but since they're being used as surrounds, the difference isn't that noticeable. Compared to the warm, laid back sound of the RT1000i and CS400i speakers, the Monitor 50's are rather bright. For surround use, this actually works out well. Surround effects are enveloping and convincing. The only drawback with using the 50's as surrounds is that you need to place them on stands so that the tweeters are above ear level. I haven't hooked these up as mains but I imagine that they would work well enough as front speakers for home theater use - not so much for music, though. For music listening, you might want to up your budget and spring for the RTi's. I have to agree with the other reviewers - the feet are ugly. Luckily, they appear to be removable so if they're too much for you, just find a screwdriver and you're good to go. I'm also somewhat disappointed with the build quality. Being floor standing speakers, they should have a bit more weight to them - I'm afraid that I'm going to knock them over one day because they're so light. To put this perspective, my CS400i weighs more and it's a CENTER speaker. For the price, these are definitely serviceable as home theater speakers. I wouldn't recommend them for music, though. For surround use, I really don't have any major complaints. And for the price I paid, I would have an extremely difficult time finding something that would work as well as these.
by Beloved Console, March 17, 2010
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Imaging, vocals (awesome), size, cost, build quality, accurate (but weak) bass
weak (but accurate) bass, sonorous, or "woodsy" sounding; yet handled well-- just a surprise, sounds quite different from other speakers in this price range (lo-cost hi-fi).
I was tempted to give it 4/5 stars because these speakers are somewhat of an enigma to me. They seem too midrangey; colored-- and maybe that's true. But then I think-- if I have to listen to colored speakers (and any $100/each speaker will be) then better these, than anything else. The enclosures of wood seem totally tuned to the drivers, crossover, etc. I don't think there's any sound absorptive materials inside, at all. Yet nothing booms. How they did this in a square enclosure, I assume they have bracing which reduces or nullifies standing waves. The output is fantastic. On a 100-watt amp, I can turn it to 9/10 of power (it's a cheap Pioneer VSX-518), and it's cleaner and louder than I've ever had a 100-watt under-$200 amp drive a pair of $100/each speakers. The output of the mids and highs is so powerful that I can go outside, stand by the wall where the speakers are, and hear the stereo separation. From the middle spot, outside my house. Vocals are incredible; Radiohead's "Exit Music (for a film)" catches every nuance, very loud, very clean, very beautiful. But when the drums and bass kick in... the bass is rendered accurately, but there is no substance at all, and the drums totally lack lower punch. Bass has no substance on any material, on these speakers. Basically you "sacrifice" a full bass sound for clarity, imaging, accuracy (if somewhat colored by the enclosure or cost, but what isn't), and repeated listening enjoyment. But I have been making that "sacrifice" for a few months now, and I continue to feel like for $200/pair there's nothing that can really touch these. They have a very fast (for this price range) transient response; the drivers are light and respond well, creating a more solid imaging experience, and a tighter sound than would typically be expected of speakers of this price range. I also love how at low volumes you can hear everything, because the imaging and speed are amazing for speakers of this price, indicating the raw drivers used are of the best materials and manufacture of this price range. One wonders if Polk has their own "raw driver" shop. The xover filter uses mylar capacitors and this really comes across on transients and loud bits-- the mylar makes the path smooth and buttery (as possible, even when you're over-driving your amp and therefore probably the speakers) whereas an electrolyte (used typically in speakers under $500) would have rendered a sort of tube-like distortion, particularly noticeable at higher volumes; and the common capacitor used in crossover networks (electrolyte=cheap) also tends to add a different EQ frequency spectrum than the mylar, which seems to have a more fluid (it trails the signal like water, as opposed to like, sand) response. More than anything on these, I miss the bass. But to have any more bass would create huge costs in terms of imaging, cost, accuracy, transient response (dynamics), etc. So I intend to add the PSW10 or whatever number it is, subwoofer. It's about $140 but that makes the whole system still under $500 and maybe it will sound like a $500 system but maybe it will sound like a $800 or $1200 system. If the sub can round it out, I feel confident about the mids and highs.
by kara menzel, July 17, 2004
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
these are awesome
by Damiano, September 30, 2004
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Assolutamente perfette per ambienti medio/piccoli.
by Joel, November 26, 2004
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Nice, clear sound. A real treat for my ears.
by Kirk, January 22, 2005
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Clean open sound. No need to have the sub cranked any more.
I no longer have to have my amp on 6 channel stereo to rock my livingroom. I listen to every thing from classical to heavy metal and it all sounds great. Bravo
by RAY CHEN, February 16, 2005
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Outstanding value for the price. Excellent stereo imaging in 2 channel mode
Bass isn't exactly thunderous, but then again, there are only 2 drivers-but then again, given the size and price, entirely acceptable
Armed withe a limit of $400, and an edict from my wife that the speakers had to be no more than 10" wide, I hunted far and wide for the right pair. Well, a mere $350 later, I was the proud owner of a pair of M50s. Do I wish I had a pair of RT or LS? Of course, but in terms of what you get for your money, you can't really ask for more. I'm using R15s (again, a bargain at $120 a pair)for surrounds, a Cerwin Vega center, and a Yamaha 5750 receiver, and the performance of my low-cost system is outstanding.
by Tim Menz, March 2, 2005
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
High end is clean as a whistle Mid-bass is tight
Requires a powered sub, but who doesnt have one of those these days
Dont waste your money with anything else. I have the whole voice match set of m50's, m30's, CS1, and psw 10, my home theater can rival anyone i know. There is no reason to step up to the rt series unless you are running seprate amplifiers for you home theater, so I would recommend any one to buy a set of these monitors. Doesnt matter which ones you get, or how you make your system. The whole series is voice matched, no one speaker over powers another which is so great. The only change I will be making is stepping up to the psw 12 when I get the money. I have nothing but good things to say about this monitor series. Thank you Matt Polk for making affordable speakers that put everyone else to shame.
by Thomas S, March 23, 2005
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
They are great butt kickers if you have the right receiver.
Pretty narrow, if that's anything bad. I worry about it being knocked over quite easily.
Damn good speakers. Heard things I never knew existed in my DVD movies before. Coupled with a CS1 center, a perfect combination.
by Dezi, April 5, 2005
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Highs and mids are nicely balanced. Nice and full-sounding, without being overpowering. Sound much better than the Monitor 70s.
None. The bass is fair, but doesn't "thump". However, I didn't expect them to. Anyways, isn't that what subwoofers are for?
Nice and balanced Written by Dezi, Chino Hills, Ca. on March 29, 2005 Let me start by saying that I really wanted to purchase the Monitor 70s instead of thes 50s. I listened to them in two different Circuit City's. One of the CCs had two different listening rooms, so I actually listened to them 3 times head-to-head against the Monitor 70s. No contest. The 50s sounded so much livelier, and much more balanced than the 70s. The 70s sounded too bottom-heavy (too much bass). The bass drowned out the mids and highs. The 50s sound just right. I also got to compare the 50s against some Infinitys and Sonys (the only other speakers in the listening room). The 50s are just so much more balanced (I know I keep repeateing myself). What I can I say? Obviously, the only "drawback" I can see is they lack the bottom end, but I have a Velodyne sub to handle those duties. I also compared these head-to head with some Klipsch Synergy F-2. However, I had already bought these, so this competition took place in my home! No comparison. the smaller, less expensive speaker took down the bigger, more expensive speakers. This is my third set of Polk's (RTi-28, RTi-38), and I doubt I will ever own another brand of speaker. Way to go Polk!
by Spike, October 14, 2005
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
ottime prestazioni ad un ottimo prezzo
leggerissima mancanza di bassi
Rapporto qualita prezzo ottimo! Ottime per ambienti medio\piccoli!Perfette con un buon subwoofer!!Ciao greetings from Italy
by Simon Ramon, October 30, 2005
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
crystal clear sound,(although not very good for lows, but that is what subwoofers are for,rite?)
none really, jus for the fact that they are slim and im a little scared of them tippin over. But besided the fact that they are slim they are THE BEST!!!!!
omg....to any one who is planning on buying these speakers, you will not be disappointed. They are the best sounding speakers i have ever heared in my whole life(yes, my life). if you are looking for a good sounding speaker for the price, I highly reccomend these.
by Kenneth, November 2, 2005
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Crispy, Tight, Balanced tone.
I have been closely listening to the Mon50's along with a set of P250's from Infinity. I must say that the Polk Mon50's sound so much cleaner. They are crisp, they are warm, and the low end is very balanced. I work at a major electronics retailer and have had the opportunity to listen for a long time before purchasing. I let my ears conform to everything in our store. These Mon50's definitely outperform everything in our store. My ear which is more tuned for higher frequencies, like these better than the RTi8's. Might sound crazy but these speakers are extremely well balanced. Add the CS1, and Some Mon30's ands you are set. Not sold on the matching sub yet. (PSW10,12), clean but too much "Chuff". Maybe they would sound better if the port was moved to the back as to not fight back pressure? Purchased Energy 10 to handle the lows...
by Cody, November 24, 2005
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Sound Quality Great 10 out of 10. Has Clear Sound Will Take Heaps Great for movies and audio cd's
No Weak Points
Great Sound Verry Loud Must Have In All Homes. Clear Sound No Problems.Wouldn't mind a pair i my home.
by Derek Skinner, December 16, 2005
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Loud, clean for movies and music.
Not enough bass....
Really good speaker for music and movies. My surround sound speakers is all polkaudio. PSW 12, Monitor 50 front, monitor 30 rear, CSi 3 center, as well as rear center on a 6.1 channel Yamaha stereo system....... Very happy with set up other than the rears. (if you look at my review in monitor 30s.
by Josh, December 20, 2005
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Good and clear sound.
None at all.
I have used these speakers for many purposes and I especially love the matching sound from both speakers and the bass. What I dont like is that well never get an Onkyo TX-8511 Amp. because well it has worked perfectly on high and low volumes but has now when I turn up the volume all the way can only hear a very small sound and i know its not the speakers because have tried them on a diff amp but this Amp just blew up or something like that I dono im going to complain to Onkyo and then get a better Amp but these speakers are the BEST!!
by Tina, January 2, 2006
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Awesomely impressive sound quality for both high and low frequencies!
None that we can think of!
My husband and I just bought a pair of Monitor 50 speakers, as well as Polk Audio subwoofers, here in Canada this December 2005! We attached it to our Sony amplifier/receiver that supports our karaoke/DVD/CD machine, as well as our TV set with a Digital Cable Terminal. We are proud to say that we are extremely pleased with how wonderful the CD/digital music sounds like, using our karaoke/CD machine! Likewise, the sound effects from watching movies in our TV set with cable is soooo awessomely clear, crisp and sensurround-like-- that we feel like we are watching the movie inside a theatre! Plus the fact that we actually placed the Monitor 50 speakers and subwoofers beside the TV set, and never distort the video images...is truly IMPRESSIVE!!! My husband and I categorically rate Polk Audio speakers and subwoofer as A+, and we highly recommend it for anyone who wants to experience a truly outstanding audio quality at a very reasonable price--beats BOSE and other high-end speakers hands down!
by Daniel Wilson, February 7, 2006
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
beautifully accurate, bright sound PERFECT for tv/movies at any volume.
weak low end, not good for music, hissy s's
I have monitor 50 fronts, cs1 center, and old technics 3-ways for rears driven by a onkyo 602b 70 watt/channel receiver also 2 12" kicker comp subs driven with 300watts rms in large (500sq ft) room w/10ft ceilings (poor acoustics). The combination is fantastic for movie and tv watching, however no matter how loud I crank it the mid-bass kick is missing when listening to music (rock, rap of course sounds great with these subs). I don't know if they would be adequate in that area given a smaller room. I am considering upgrading to monitor 70s for this reason. Also, the s sound can be a little hissy this also might be due to the room acoustics as I have laminate floors and 10 ft ceilings.
by Gonzalo, February 20, 2006
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Todas, "the best of the best... "
Ninguna !
El �nico problema son mis vecinos...a los q' les gusta mi m�sica...me piden los CD's y a los q' no...me odian. El sonido es simplemente ES-PEC-TA-CU-LAR !!!!!
by mike, March 11, 2006
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
crisp clear sound you feel like you are in the theater or concert hall.
None really, except if you count neighbors complaining.
I have been comparing speakers for a few months now and I purchased a pair of Monitor 50's just 2 days ago and I'm loving them. Great sound for movies as well as music. To really hear what you have been missing hook them up Bi-wired they are really clean and crisp you hear things you did not know where there in some songs.I have them hooked to an onkyo TX503 reciever 75 watts/channel they work great
by Andy., April 27, 2006
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Clean clear sound without freq exageration at all volumes needed.
Ugly cheap looking feet... for lack of anything else to mention.
I've had the 50's for a month now and have enjoyed them tremendously. I was putting together a medium/moderate volume system for 2.1 channel stereo mainly but also for DVD/TV. At the same time I got a DSW10... to make sure I could cover all the bases for what I expected to listen to with this system. I knew the freq responce of the 50's well ahead of time so I will not call the need for the subwoofer as a 'weakness'. I listen to mainly mainstream jazz now and these Monitor 50's reproduce the sound cleanly and precise without added 'color'. I use an Onkyo TX-8511 as my 'amp' and use a Panasonic DVR for my CD and DVD's, a Yamaha CT810 tuner and digital cable for my sources.
by Claudio Puyssegur, May 27, 2006
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Great Sound, what a diffence, crisp and clear. can now turn up the volume and still get crystal clear sound, bautiful highs. Great for home theathre too, you can hear everything.
None really, if you want alot of bass, I recommend a bass driver. I don't really care for alot of bass.
I just bought a pair of M50's at Video only in Beaverton, Oregon Got a great deal for the pair Hooked them up with Monster 16 gage speaker cable Replaced a pair of Yamaha tower speakers that were 10 years old
by Bill Green, May 28, 2006
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Clean, open sound. Accurate base. Balanced response.VERY reasonable price.
The best audio money I have ever spent. I can't believe these are �economy� speakers. The sound is open and crystal clear. There is more response base than I would expect. The base is tight, realistic base, not the hollow, booming stuff many people call base these days. These are simply amazing speakers. Music I have listened to for years now sounds �all new� again.
by Timothy Hill, July 14, 2006
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Excellent range of sound, highs, lows and mids, all produced beautifully.
Weaknesses? I can't believe you guys actually have this as an option! There are none!
I just purchased a pair of these beautiful speakers. I miss no detail in my music, or in movies with these. Everything is crystal clear, with no hissing or popping at high volume levels. This is an excellent choice, especially for the nice price tag. Used with my Onkyo TX-SR504, I've never heard anything so brilliant. Detailed highs, and pretty decent lows. Recommended for all.
by Michael, January 9, 2007
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Great clean crisp sound, just what you would expect from a company like Polk.
These are great, purfect for surround speakers or any spot in your home theater set-up. I have mine used for my surround sound speakers and they are outstanding. I would highly recomend them to anyone.
by Daryl H, January 13, 2007
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Very strong sensitivity even at lower levels. Stunning low-frequency performance.
"Fake feet".
Overall, a wonderful balance between all frequency levels! After a few weeks of break-in, they amazed my wife and me with their clarity. Exceptionally strong performance in theater mode! Great bass response; no need for a sub! Good slim footprint that doesn't crowd the room. (We won't talk about the feet - grin.) You absolutely can't go wrong purchasing a pair of these.
by Rod Richards, January 15, 2007
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Very clear and full high and mid range.
Depending on preference or music genre - bass could be a bit boomier - so if you like that get a sub. For reggae - the sub just brings it out - very pleasing even at low volume.
It didn't take much time to pick these out. My system was a Sony STR DE 675 100W/Channel Surround Sound with JBL Center, JBL Floor Speakers and Definitive Technology Pro80 Rear Surrounds. The JBLs, 15 years old, had finally cracked. Little did I expect to come home with a PSW10 subwoofer - it was free with the floor and center purchase. I was concerned about size - but it worked out very well! The Monitor 50s sound wonderful on their own. But this system, all together - well, on reggae, flamenco, baroque, and even Madonna, all are coming through reproduced wonderfully!
by Sameer Vaishampayan, March 27, 2007
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Vocals sound superb.
Would agree with most of the views mentioned here, the base could have been better. Unfortnately tht Monitor60 also dont deliver the base one would typically desire.
I recently bought the Monitor 50 had compared them to the Monitor 60, but believe me the sound that Monitor 50 delivers in incredible. If you are of the types who listens to Hindustani Classical then this is exactly the pair of speakers you want to own. Perfect reproduction of vocals, it cant get crisper than this.
by David Claunch, August 13, 2007
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
bright, crisp sound on music and movies
Bass is a little muddy, if you want to rock out figure on buying a subwoofer to pair with them.
I will agree with most of the reviews here in that the Monitor 50's provide a crisp, bright sound. The bass is a little muddy which is why i went back to Ciruit City the next day and bought the PSW10 subwoofer, this allowed the Monitors to really shine!!! Another great speaker from Polk!
by David, September 5, 2007
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Crips and clean!
None! I just need to buy more speakers to complete my Home Theater!!!!
I bought these to start building my Home Theater. I was going to go with a well-known brand that I use to have. But after reading reviews I decided to go with Polk. I never will buy from any one else! The first night I had them I was up well after the wife had gone to bed watching all my favorite action movies! Great speakers!!!
by Martin, December 18, 2007
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Great sound for DVD movies. Very afforable floor standing speakers. Solid construction, nice finish and good looks.
Very bright and harsh sounding when listening to music. Flat mid-range. Lower frequencies are very subdued. You will need a sub with these speakers.
Setup: Denon 2308 AV Amp Oppo 980 DVD player Polk Monitor 50's with CS1, PSW10 and M30's Bought a speaker package deal (M50's, M30's, CS1 and PSW10) for NZ$1,000 which, despite the weaknesses, is very good value. Would recommend these speakers when used in conjuction with a sub for movies. Look elsewhere if you listen mostly to music.
by Al Sadelski, December 21, 2007
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Best speaker on the market for under 800$...BY FAR and way cheaper than rival competitors. Excelent warranty.
Who dosent own a powered sub? Most speakers now are ment to provide the mid range to the highs. Buy a PSW-110 to match to these perfectly. I have two audiobahns, a psw110, and an onkyo 12...the sound is pristine with these bad boys....plan to buy monitor series for the surrounds in the rear soon.
Absolutly amazing speakers.....DO NOT DOUBT once that you will regret buying these....Fantastic crisp highs. Amazing mids. ON ALL DAY AND KEEP KICKING LIKE A MULE!!!. I play the heck out of these and they handle 110W like a champ.
by Shawn, January 10, 2008
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Very clear power rating very accurate.
I have these hooked up to a Denon AVR-1507 75 wpc reciever. Nice clear sound. Very sturdy. Also have CS-1 with M10's for rear channel. Bass was not bad, will reach down to the specified freq. range. Have a cheap MTX downfiring subwoofer that has been gutted and loaded with a 400 watt Pioneer sub. Have that connected to a Dayton APA150 power amp. This setup will jiggle your eyeballs man. Who needs a movie theater!
by marcelo, January 20, 2008
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
no words...
No words... Thanks for this product. Pls, Keep manufactouring products in this way.
by jhousek1, February 24, 2008
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Very clear sound reproduction, nice slender cases.
Bass seemed to be lacking but a PSW111 cures that!
I had to replace a pair of Advent LegacyIIs and unlike when i purchased them, i am on a budget now. I figured why not Polk because I have heard their center channel blow away Bose. I have them hooked up to a brand new Sony DG-STR810 home theater reciever with only 110watts per channel and i will tell you what....They sound incredible for 199.99 each. My Advents were well over 1000 and couldn't touch these.
by Sy, March 1, 2008
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Clarity is amazing.
Lacks low-end bass... but that's what a sub is for.
Absolutely amazing clarity. These are my first pair of Polk's and happy with the choice.
by leroy scarborough, March 29, 2008
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
sounds great and did i mention they sound great.
not for the price
Great product. I also own the RM 705 sat. speakers and they sound great as well. You can not go wrong with POLK. Quality and reasonable.I purchased the monitor 50's , cs2 for the center, psw125 for the sub , and monitor 30's for the rears.
by Alan Nava, August 1, 2008
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Muy claro el sonido que emiten estas bocinas, muy buenos agudos y definidos ademas de un buen medio, grave aceptable.
by joe in PA, August 3, 2008
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Great sound at a great price, cool looking.
No real weakness.
Awesome is the only word to describe these, I'll definitely be buying Polk again.
by Rafeal Lanier, November 24, 2008
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
power handling, clarity, mids, highs
none really. bass isnt the best, but thats why subwoofers are made.
these speakers are great. i spent 2 months comparing different speakers in circuit city, sound advice and best buy. the monitor 50s are superb!!!! clarity, crisp, strong mids - you name it, its there! bass is low so i paired them with a 650 watt klipsch subwoofer in the den and a PSW111 in the living room. it sounds like i am in a club. all my friend love having parties here.
by scott mccarvey, January 11, 2009
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
Mids and highs spectacular. Clarity of music
Feet are ugly. That's the only weakness.
My 601 bose do not even come close to producing the clarity that the polks do. I am convert to polk. After that revelation went and purchased my first subwoofer psw110. Together with my carver tfm24 amp the polk audio sound is amazing.
by Patricio Landeros, April 6, 2010
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by Akoch, April 20, 2010
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.Strengths:
An amazing speaker!
Can't think of any...really!
Monitor 50's driven by Denon AVR-485S. 75 watts per channel at 8ohms. These speakers are excellent. High range is clear, not to bright. Mid range is "punchy" and dialed in. Even at 75 watts, the lows are deep, and clear. Impressive. (Have even removed powered sub from setup) A CS2 is installed as he center channel. The CS2 with the Monitor 50's is a great combination! Think of a "wall of audio" when listening to a movie or concert decoded in DD, or DTS. Audio moving from each of the front speakers sounds "seamless, and fluid" To say my family has enjoyed listening to our media through these speakers is an understatement! For the dollar, Polk Audio has delivered a truly fantastic line of speakers that will make anyone giggle with glee while listening to all their favorites!
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"Wow. The Polk Audio Monitor 50 speakers are a fabulous addition to any home theater system. They are powerful and the sound is so real and rich that they will literally transform the way you feel about watching television at home, not to mention the effect they will have on your movie watching tendencies. The sound is amazing, especially when it comes to watching those big action packed blockbusters�with each bass rumble, you feel like you are actually in the movie."
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What Hi Fi? (France)
July 2007
"The immediate striking impression regards the mid-range, which is absolutely magnificent. Let us simply list the adjectives that came to mind throughout the listening sessions: luminous, transparent, open, ethereal, unbelievably natural, spontaneous, smooth. And lots of others as well.........and the corollary of this being the dynamics, which seemed positively excellent- all the more so as the little Polk doesn't dislike high volumes- and the stereophonic image is sometimes staggering.
So, have we discovered the little marvel able to ridicule loud-speakers costing ten or twenty times its price? When it comes to the mid-range we must say that The Monitor 50 has all it takes to be compared to really high-end speakers!"
Superb mid-range/ open, natural, lively ; fantastic reproduction of voices; sound constantly spontaneous and dynamic; very good respect of rhythm; stereo stage very well-focused; nice presentation.
No extreme low-range; high-range can be insistent with certain sources or miss-marriages; fragile, un-adjustable feet.
Considering its price, this loud-speaker is without any doubt one of most wonderful discoveries of the last few months. The radiance and precision of the mid-range allow it to reach Excellency!"
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Vintage Product
This product is considered a "Recent" or "Vintage" Polk Audio model. It is not a part of our current product lineup. It may still be available in some stores as a "close out" or "used" product. Information provided here about this product may not reflect current realities and does not imply availability. If you happen to have a question or concern about this product, contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-377-7655 M-F 9am - 5:30pm EST. Chances are we remember it.
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Man accused in toddler's hit and run death has died
Posted at: 01/31/2013 12:21 PM
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A deadly hit and run case involving a toddler killed in the South Valley is expected to be dismissed.
That's because the accused driver – Milan Darr – has died.
Ivanna Valenciano, 15 months, was hit after wandering out onto Isleta near Raymac back in September.
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a man after midnight?
not for me, the boots was nice tough
Increase the MS slightly.
i would suggest 55 -> 65/70
Its a huge ganker item especially in the early game and this heroe rely on theyr MS.
Else all ganker will continue to buy Striders and Power Supply.
Im actually thinking more of making the MS boost permanent as long as you have charges but only give 10 MS per charge
You have 15 charges, then you get +200 MS(with the boots basic 50), but then you consume the charges for the heal/mana effect giving you +0 MS.
This would make the boots imba in lots of situations, so the boots give only 50 MS without charges (giving a max of 200) but that might also be to powerfull, so having the boots give 0 MS without charges might make it more balanced.
This would seem pretty OP on rampage imo. The fact that he can charge across half the map will mean he will probably have at least 10 charges by the time he reaches his target. Once he hits the target, he can ult, use his charges and shoot back with his unfortunate foe screaming.
Just more fun for a never used hero then
This Nome. This.
I want this in the game man : P Passive charge gaining is AWESOME too..
Imagine it on Ramp or something. That's 9 (Or more) charges when charging.
This looks like a really innovative way to implement power supply into mid game!
This seems good, but will be too op. All you have to do now is move and replenish every 25 seconds
YOU are not allowed to publicly share your reasons for ban. YOU have been censored.
good idea! now if they can make boots so everybody can leap like valk!
Wanna diss delusional people? Make Zeph, Chronos, Tempest, Magebane and Electrican heroes only available to PREPURCHASE or only 30$
3 years later and still no powered boots.Lets wait 3 more years.
The low MS really offsets with the activated effect. I like it a lot.
every 1000 distance travelled? thats like 1 charge every 3 secs->that would be like 5 mana and 5 health /second.
seems a bit op since a sustainer hardly gives you that much,its not that hard to move back and forth in the lane between last hits.


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Thu, Apr 11, 2013 | 23:28 BST
Storm, Capsized and Vessel headed to console networks via Namco Bandai
Namco Bandai has signed on to help indiePub extend the reach of three downloadable titles as distributor. Storm, in which players take on the role of the titular weather to solve puzzles and help a seed grow, is headed to PSn and Xbox Live. Capsized, a 2D action platformer with physics puzzles and shooting, is also coming to both platforms. Vessel is an Xbox Live exclusive for now and features liquid-based physics puzzles.
Wed, Oct 03, 2012 | 08:19 BST
Humble Bundle 6 ends, over $2 million spent
Humble Bundle 6 has come to a close, netting over $2 million in indie game sales, and most importantly a great sum of cash for the Child's Play charity. Pat yourself on the back if you spent money on it. Go on, you deserve it.
Tue, Sep 18, 2012 | 21:03 BST
Humble Indie Bundle 6 includes Torchlight, Shatter, Rochard, Vessel, more
Humble Indie Bundle 6 is ready for your purchase. It includes: Torchlight, Shatter, Rochard, Vessel, and Space Pirates and Zombies. Those who pay more than the average price will also receive Dustforce and soundtracks. Each game is DRM-free and works on Mac, Windows, and Linux, and can optionally be redeemed on Steam. For Linux users, you also have the option to redeem through the Ubuntu Software Centre, and the finishing touches for Vessel's Mac and Linux debut "are still being completed and it should be ready in 24-72 hours." Hit up the link for more information.
Fri, Mar 02, 2012 | 08:02 GMT
Vessel launches, prepares to transform life as we know it
It's been a long time coming, but indie title Vessel has finally emerged from developers Strange Loop Games, and early comments suggest it was probably worth the wait.


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We're a laid-back and open group for all interested in gardening of any kind. We'll share news of interesting plant and garden related events, coordinate speakers and workshops, visit area gardens and share our inspirations with others. All sorts of gardeners welcome - from creative container gardeners to traditional annual/perennial gardeners to those interested in hardscaping, trees and ponds.
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This is a group for folks looking to learn all the myriad of ways to live a sustainable, community-focused lifestyle. This could include eating and sourcing locally made goods, supporting local, small businesses, organic gardening, natural building techniques, to name a few. I started this group because I would love to meet like-minded individuals in the area who are living a self-sufficient lifestyle, or would like to learn more about how to do so.
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'uFabLab' is a NEW, rural makerspace in search of a home to secure all our tools and equipment and put our ideas into action. Right now we are in the formal group planning and development stage with a core founding group meeting periodically to discuss ideas, administrative issues and opportunities. 'uFabLab' is a rural makerspace where "19th Century homesteading meets 21st Century technology". A very interesting and effective combination of tried and true DIY/maker ideals. Please add yourself t …
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ClevelandGives is a new group for young professionals who want to have fun, meet new people, and volunteer around the city. At every event, participants will learn a practical skill: gardening, shelf-making, painting – and will then use these newfound skills to help a Cleveland-area non profit. Each event will feature music, food, and good times. Join us for our next event!
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MENLO PARK, Calif. — Rep. Mike Honda, D-Calif., of the Silicon Valley is preparing to introduce legislation that will create a new division within the Food and Drug Administration to govern fast-developing healthcare applications, according to a report published by Kaiser Health News last week.
It's big business — according to projections made by Research2guidance, the healthcare mobile app market, dubbed mHealth, could total $1.3 billion by year's end, up from $718 million in 2011.
Honda's legislation, called the Healthcare Innovation and Marketplace Technologies Act, would establish a special Office of Mobile Health at the FDA to provide recommendations on mobile health app issues. The legislation would also seek the writing of a mobile health developer support program at the Department of Health and Human Services that could help app developers from violating HIPAA or other privacy regulations.
"Currently, our healthcare system works against small-to-large startup entrepreneurs with a multitude of barriers to entry," noted Honda in a statement published by Kaiser Health News. "Why have the principles of Silicon Valley, which I represent — competition, innovation and entrepreneurship — not fully manifested themselves in the healthcare information technology space? This bill gets us closer to that space."
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Supreme Court Addresses Definition of "Supervisor" in Racial and Sexual Harassment Cases, Will it Have an Impact on Future Litigation?
Assembly Speaker Silver Testifies in State Probe of Lopez Secret Sexual Harassment Payout
Georgia Police Officer Files Federal Suit Alleging Female on Male Sexual Harassment
John Travolta has been hit with not one, but two sexual harassment lawsuits filed by two male massage therapists, who allege the actor subjected them to workplace abuse.
Both men, who are only identified as Doe plaintiff #1 and Doe plaintiff #2, hired a sexual harassment attorney and are seeking $2 million in punitive damages.
According to Doe plaintiff #1's allegations, Travolta would touch him against his will and grabbed his scrotum and penis after stripping completely naked, among other harassing behaviors. Doe plaintiff #2 also stated that Travolta tried to initiate a three way with him and a "Hollywood starlet."
Doe plaintiff #2 said on one occasion Travolta requested a buttocks massage, during which he would move around in an effort to get Doe Plaintiff #2 to touch his penis and anus. Travolta then tried to force Doe plaintiff #2 to touch his scrotum.
Sexual harassment creates a hostile workplace for the targets of the abuse and makes them deserving of financial compensation. These are serious allegations, and if a sexual harassment lawyer can prove they are true, the men will be eligible for the compensation they are seeking.
Travolta vehemently denies the allegations, calling the allegations a "baseless lie" and has filed a counter-suit against the men and their attorney.
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One of the most important things to know about Feng Shui is that it really exists at two levels at the same time:
The first level is what you can see (which I will call the 'seen') and the second level is what you can't see - but it's still there. (I will call this the 'unseen').
The Seen
The seen level deals with the most obvious of problems: the front door being opposite the back door; a sloping block of land where the Chi slips away; the stairs that are located opposite the front door.
These types of Feng Shui problems are generally easy to remedy using substitute interior design features or creative objects - unless there are outstanding problems within the environment.
Then there is the unseen...
The Unseen
The unseen deals with what you cannot see but is still there. For instance, we cannot see the rays of the sun, yet we can still get sunburnt; we cannot necessarily see if someone's leg is broken, but they cannot walk; we cannot see if someone has cancer or a tumour, but they are very sick and could be dying...
We live in what we think is a very visible, seen world, and yet so many aspects of our lives are invisible or unseen.
Human emotions are unseen. The experts say that ninety percent of our communication is unseen and yet... we still understand it! Life consists of both the Seen and the Unseen. Often its the Unseen that affects human emotions, communication, health, relationships, etc, the most. The Unseen is most powerful.
The Unseen in a Building
When the unseen begins to translate out into a building it means that the building is attracting all types of powerful energies that we cannot see. Often these types of energies are sensed by people: "there is something wrong with this office or room..." are the usual comments.
Unseen problems can be the reason why a room or part of a room may 'feel bad' and yet when you look at it aesthetically - it is seen to be fine. A good indication of this is when no-one wants to occupy it...
Unseen energies can be positive or negative.
This follows the same concepts used in acupuncture. Acupuncture traces the invisible energy of meridians and rebalances any imbalance. The use of Feng Shui is the same. In fact, Feng Shui is often considered to be 'acupuncture in space'. In a Feng Shui Consultation, the Feng Shui Master traces the negative energies and enhances the positive energies in a building. Essentially, a good consultation does both. This way Feng Shui has the power to correct the meridians of a building...
The Discussion
For thousands of years the ancient Chinese have known about the unseen aspects of Feng Shui. In fact, thousands of years ago they developed intricate mathematical systems and methods of detecting it, reading it, understanding it and predicting it.
So accurate are their predictions that they can often tell with pin-point accuracy what a building means for any one person at any given time period. They can even predict how long the building will have this influence upon them...
In Western countries, the unseen Feng Shui practices are not as well known - for the simple reason that it's intricate, complex, there are so many variables in an environment, and it's not easy to translate this information into generalisations. At this level of Feng Shui each and every building is "hand done."
The environment is unique and the people, who occupy the space, are also unique. It is a combination of interpreting both the seen and the unseen levels that creates a successful outcome in Feng Shui.
The unseen cannot be remedied without the seen, and the seen needs a relationship to the unseen to have more meaning - particularly when selecting remedies to restore balance.


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Tracing life history of Bollywood to knowing inside stories of B-Town, the IANS bookshelf is stacked with the glitz,glamour and gossip the industry has to offer.
!. Book: Bollywood Nation: India Through Its Cinema; Author: VamseeJuluri; Publiser: Penguin; Price: Rs. 299; Pages: 212
Celebrating 100 years of popular cinema from "Raja Harischandra" to PeepliLive", this novel charts the evolution of Indian cinema from itsmythological films in the early 20th century to its world-class gangster and terrorist melodramas of today. It also investigates why and how our films have become so deeply embedded in the nation's popular imagination. By narrating the story of India through the stories that our films tell us, the author posits cinema as the voice of the nation and examines how it has shaped our understanding of our place in the world.
2. Book: Crashing B-Town; Author:: Tulika Mehrotra; Publisher: Penguin; Price: Rs. 250; Pages: 352
With a lead role in a Hindi film, Lila feels she is doing the right thing by coming back to Mumbai. Little does she know that the industrywallahs - from the opinionated son of the director to the exploitative co-artistes around her. From the rumour-mongering media to her egotistical agents - are all going to try their best to spoil her dreams? This novel explores Lila's struggles through a highly passionate and glamorous, but also notoriously shady Hindi film industry.
3. Book: Naushadnama: The Life and Music of Naushad; Author: Raju Bharatan; Publisher: Hay House; Price: Rs. 599; Pages: 356
A comprehensive and enthralling narrative - studded with rare nuggets of information - that records the life and times of Naushad. This volume, by one of India's greatest film critics, also throws light on the relations and interactions between him and his singers; his songwriters, and his unsung instrumentalists. The author draws upon his vast and varied experience to come up with a revelatory work which will evoke a medley of memories.
4. Book: Scandal Point; Author: Fahad Samar; Publisher: Harper Collins; Price 250; Pages: 289
Ricky Kumar is preparing for his launch as a Bollywood superstar. He has just managed to score with the beautiful ans petite Rhea Zaveri, daughter of a diamond tycoon. He is handsome, he is in love, he is the apple of his mother's eye and the butt of his father's friendly jokes. His father, of course, is the great film star of yore, Kapil 'King Cock' Kumar. But things begin to go horribly wrong for Ricky when NRI playboy and restaurateur Gautam Goyal flies in from London and checks into a drug
rehab facility in Mumbai. All hell breaks loose, much to the media's delight.
This novel is an observed satire of Bollywood, high-society shenanigans and our obsession with celebrity.


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This is the OOC of the RP, "The Archives." For the official interest check, click here.
In the OOC for this RP, those who have expressed their interest in the aforementioned interest check will place their character sheets, here. I'm looking for, at least, three acceptable characters, apart from my own, before I make an in-character thread.
If you have any questions about the RP, do not hesitate to ask. Be advised, this took me a couple days to come up with, so some stuff, I may not be able to give a clear answer on.
Here are the rules:
If I find some more rules to add, I will, though I don't think I need to. If you have a rule you'd like added, send me a PM, and we'll talk.
When the In-Character Thread is started, your character's starting point will be just after they meet the Scribe, inside their Archive. He will have explained everything to you, including the Key's Guidelines. If things are unclear to you, do not hesitate to throw a question into the OOC, and I will answer it to the best of my abilities.


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If you're a teen, chances are pretty good that you have some acne. Almost 8 in 10 teens have acne, along with many adults.
Acne is so common that it's considered a normal part of puberty. But knowing that doesn't always make it easier when you're looking at a big pimple on your face in the mirror. So what is acne, and what can you do about it?
Acne is a condition of the skin that shows up as different types of bumps. These bumps can be blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, or cysts. Teens get acne because of the hormonal changes that come with puberty. If your parents had acne as teens, it's more likely that you will, too. The good news is that, for most people, acne goes away almost completely by the time they are out of their teens.
The type of acne that a lot of teens get is called acne vulgaris (the meaning of "vulgaris" isn't as bad as it sounds — it means "of the common type"). It usually shows up on the face, neck, shoulders, upper back, and chest.
The hair follicles, or pores, in your skin contain sebaceous glands (also called oil glands). These glands make sebum, which is an oil that lubricates your hair and skin. Most of the time, the sebaceous glands make the right amount of sebum. As a teen's body begins to mature and develop, though, hormones stimulate the sebaceous glands to make more sebum, and the glands may become overactive. Pores become clogged if there is too much sebum and too many dead skin cells. Bacteria (especially one called Propionibacterium acnes) can then get trapped inside the pores and multiply, causing swelling and redness — the start of acne.
If a pore gets clogged up and closes but bulges out from the skin, you're left with a whitehead. If a pore gets clogged up but stays open, the top surface can darken and you're left with a blackhead. Sometimes the wall of the pore opens, allowing sebum, bacteria, and dead skin cells to make their way under the skin — and you're left with a small, red bump called a pimple (sometimes pimples have a pus-filled top from the body's reaction to the bacterial infection).
Clogged pores that open up very deep in the skin can cause nodules, which are infected lumps or cysts that are bigger than pimples and can be painful. Occasionally, large cysts that seem like acne may be boils caused by a staph infection.
There are a few myths out there about things that cause acne — like the one about eating chocolate causing acne. Some people do find that they notice their breakouts get more severe when they eat too much of a certain food, though. If you're one of them, it's worth trying to cut back on that food to see what happens.
Stress doesn't usually cause acne either (although it can make existing acne worse because stress increases sebum production).
Other myths talk about what helps make acne better. Acne isn't really helped by the sun. Although a tan can temporarily make acne look less severe, it won't help it go away permanently — and some people find that the oils their skin produces after being in the sun make their pimples worse.
To help prevent the oil buildup that can contribute to acne, wash your face once or twice a day with a mild soap and warm water. Don't scrub your face hard with a washcloth — acne can't be scrubbed away, and scrubbing may actually make it worse by irritating the skin and pores. Try cleansing your face as gently as you can.
If you wear makeup or sunscreen, make sure it's labeled "oil free," "noncomedogenic," or "nonacnegenic." This means it won't clog your pores and contribute to acne. And when you are washing your face, be sure you take the time to remove all of your makeup so it doesn't clog your pores.
If you use hair sprays or gels, try to keep them away from your face, as they can also clog pores. If you have long hair that touches your face, be sure to wash it frequently enough to keep oil away. And if you have an after-school job that puts you in contact with oil — like in a fast-food restaurant or gas station, for example — be sure to wash your face well when you get home. It can also help to wash your face after you've been exercising.
Many over-the-counter lotions and creams containing salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide are available to help prevent acne and clear it up at the same time. You can experiment with these to see which helps. Be sure to follow the instructions exactly — don't use more than you're supposed to at one time (your skin may get too dried out and feel and look worse) and follow any directions to see if you're allergic to it first.
Sometimes even though they wash properly and try lotions and oil-free makeup, people get acne anyway — and this is totally normal. In fact, some girls who normally have a handle on their acne may find that it comes out a few days before they get their period. This is called premenstrual acne, and about 7 out of 10 women get it from changes in hormones in the body.
Some teens who have acne can get help from a doctor or dermatologist (a doctor who specializes in skin problems). A doctor may treat the acne with prescription medicines. Depending on the person's acne, this might mean using prescription creams that prevent pimples from forming, taking antibiotics to kill the bacteria that help create pimples, or if the acne is severe, taking stronger medicines such as isotretinoin, or even having minor surgery. Some girls find that birth control pills help to clear up their acne.
If you look in the mirror and see a pimple, don't touch it, squeeze it, or pick at it. This might be hard to do — it can be pretty tempting to try to get rid of a pimple. But when you play around with pimples, you can cause even more inflammation by poking at them or opening them up. Plus, the oil from your hands can't help! More important, though, picking at pimples can leave tiny, permanent scars on your face.
Reviewed by: Patrice Hyde, MD Date reviewed: January 2011 Originally reviewed by: Eliot N. Mostow, MD, MPH


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During a lunch on Sept. 30, my partial plate broke mid-bite into a sandwich at a deli here in Kamloops.
I was scheduled for a job interview the next day and worried about my employability since the majority of the positions I seek are in sales, marketing or customer service.
I recently became homeless and am destitute, relying on social assistance. I was directed to the mission to enquire if the dental service there could offer a quick fix since the break in the denture was clean and repairing it might only require gluing and reattachment with some finishing around the repaired crack.
I was told to attend the clinic on Oct. 3 to see what could be done. When I did, I was informed the dentist is not taking any more patients and that I should return in a year and ask if this simple fix could even be looked at by the receptionist.
"He's very busy you know," I was informed. I've learned the dentist offers services two days a week and is booked as far as three months in advance.
For those on social assistance, there is no avenue for help when dental work is required (usually emergency in nature) except for clinics like these that rely on the generosity of a dentist.
When I was in Victoria, people without financial means to visit dentists could in most cases see a dentist the same day. One had to show up early and wait a long time sometimes but when one is consumed with the pain of a dental emergency, any temporary discomfort is well worth it.
I write this letter seeking the ear of members of our provincial and local governments, wondering if local dentists could not begin to engage in dialogue together to have more dentists and denturists available, perhaps for a small portion of their day for patients without the means to pay.
By all means let's pay them for this service. I hope they will offer their services even if it is less than that regular fees.
Perhaps this is a case of too few struggling to carry the load for too many.
With some funding and attention by the dental professionals in this community, the load can be lightened and better shared, resulting in benefits for those needing the care as well as long-term benefits for the community in general.
As I have mentioned, the dental facilities located at the mission are manned only two days a week. While heartfelt thanks go to the men and women that are there during that short time, more help and access is needed.
There are obvious benefits to preventive care when we consider the causes and cures and options and costs to some of our social problems.


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They're trained to protect our country -- -- now West Point cadets may not be allowed to its way.
Americans United for Separation of Church and State is asking US military academy to stop including prayer at all official events.
So joining us now is Fox News religion contributor Father Jonathan -- good morning to father John -- thank -- good to have you with -- Happy Sunday to you what about this and that is when an issue look let me get this federal -- -- of what they say with dates which are actually saying.
They are saying -- and pull that up real quickly West Point cadets should be able to train for service in our nation's military without having religion forced upon them.
Academy officials must respect the religious liberty rights of all cadets.
Who should be free to make their own decisions about prayer without.
Government coercion this has been and practice at West Point since George Washington.
And -- absolutely in favor of connects not having to go under government coercion to pray.
You don't have to pray in fact in nineteen -- to.
There is a court ruling six saying that cadets were not -- should not be required to attend religious services that's a very good court decision.
I'm very different thing however is to say no one's allowed to pray publicly.
At an event there West Point I used to lead a Bible study at West Point I know how religious -- so many of those cadets are -- for them not to be able to express that.
We even leadership to be able to express that in advance for example Thanksgiving or Christmas before meals what we're doing -- work.
Taking out all religious expression from the public square that's what the goal of these activists atheist groups that's what they're trying to get -- You know Kelly in -- I was happily shocked and -- the other day when we were watching.
Deep prayer service.
After the Newtown Connecticut's.
Tragedy in which President Obama was there present and we have all these different religious.
Leaders in a public school.
Expressing their faith in a time of tragedy.
Are we going to really in our country.
Say that prayer is only allowed in public.
After a tragedy.
That's what these what I would -- -- the atheist not upset.
In and putting up billboards about why we could while we were praying after Newtown Connecticut tragedy why one day.
Because they knew at that the American spirit would fight back against that I'm glad we're doing the story of John -- -- so great.
-- -- I think having -- perspective and seeing the other side to the other side to this is that the cadets who are not religious and who may call themselves atheists say that at Thanksgiving dinner.
And Christmas dinner they feel alienated they feel left well they feel isolated when everyone is praying and they feel you know it is self self conscious experience if you decide to sit.
At a are tough military soldiers cadets feel like they're being left out.
Come on this is one or two people getting involved witness these radical.
Activist organizations trying to make a fuss.
Atheist in our academies.
Do not feel like they're having their feelings hurt because somebody actually praise to god.
I think they're I think they can handle it just as I could hand just as I could handle an atheist telling me.
I don't believe in god I have no problem with that connected on a moment of silent and -- silence and talked yourself.
Because god does not exist and I sit there and watch you do that I'm okay with -- You is there is another thing -- I often I could not handle going through the military academy at Michigan that I could handle somebody and turning his subtle guy that I don't believe exist -- -- just -- -- citadel and.
No feelings the hurt that's also been -- military ranks and I used to be -- sent out there are no atheists in foxholes.
And in the gunfire is coming here to his -- -- in those who might be in need this in the foxhole.
Would be fine with somebody praying just in case we -- where they just didn't anticipate I don't believe -- them but just in case that had to get out here -- correct and I'm John Christmas dinner Christmas -- --
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*These comments represent the views of the staff of the Bureau of Consumer Protection, the Bureau of Economics, and the Office of Policy Planning of the Federal Trade Commission. They are not necessarily the views of the Federal Trade Commission or any individual Commissioner. The Commission has, however, voted to authorize the staff to submit these comments.
The United States Sentencing Commission has requested comments on proposed amendments that it intends to promulgate to implement the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Pub. L. 107-204. The Act directed the Sentencing Commission to amend the United States Sentencing Guidelines to address highloss complex fraud cases and raise penalties for white collar crime generally.1 The staffs of the Bureau of Consumer Protection, the Bureau of Economics, and Office of Policy Planning of the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") recommend that the Sentencing Commission increase penalties for "lower loss" frauds of less than $120,000 and enhance penalties for obstruction of justice offenses.
The FTC is the federal government's primary consumer protection agency. Under Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act ("FTC Act"),2 the agency's mandate is to take action against "unfair or deceptive acts or practices" and to promote vigorous competition in the marketplace. The FTC Act authorizes the FTC to halt deception through civil actions filed by its own attorneys in federal district court,3 as well as through administrative cease and desist actions. Typically these federal court civil actions seek preliminary and permanent injunctions to halt the targeted illegal activity as well as redress for injured consumers.
Although the FTC does not itself bring criminal prosecutions, conduct that violates the FTC Act may also violate criminal statutes such as the mail fraud and wire fraud statutes,4 and certain statutes the FTC enforces civilly also provide for criminal penalties.5 Further, some defendants engage in the same or similar conduct even after a court has ordered them to stop engaging in such conduct. In these cases, the FTC may refer the matter to the Department of Justice ("DOJ") for criminal contempt prosecution.6 To the extent authorized by law, FTC staff frequently assist DOJ and local United States Attorney's offices in the prosecutions.7
As a result of the FTC's efforts to stop and deter deceptive conduct, especially by recidivists, we are keenly aware of the need for sentencing guidelines that provide judges with the authority and discretion to punish convicted scam artists appropriately. Accordingly, we concur with DOJ's recommendations in its October 1, 2002 letter to the Chair of the United States Sentencing Commission.8 In particular, we concur with DOJ's comments about the need for (1) increased penalties for "lower loss" frauds of less than $120,000 and (2) enhancements in the Obstruction of Justice guidelines to appropriately account for more serious offenses. Enhanced penalties for fraud at lower monetary levels will better deter fraudulent actors before they cause significant injury to consumers. Further, the extent of the contemnor's punishment depends largely on how the judge applies the guidelines. Whether the judge applies the Obstruction of Justice or a specific offense guideline may create a significant disparity in the sentence. Promulgating enhancements in the Obstruction of Justice guidelines such as cross-referencing the fraud loss table and accounting for the number of participants and victims will more appropriately reflect specific offense characteristics so there is less disparity in sentences. Although the Sentencing Commission's amendments address highloss complex fraud cases, we believe these recommendations will more fully adjust the sentencing guidelines to raise penalties for all white collar crimes covered by the Fraud and Obstruction of Justice sections of the guidelines as anticipated by the legislation.
We concur with DOJ's general recommendation to increase penalties for "lower loss" frauds.9 As DOJ's October 1 letter notes, victims are often devastatingly injured by lower loss frauds, particularly small businesses and individual consumers. In addition, such egregious criminal conduct could hurt many more victims and cause greater losses but for law enforcement actions. In recent years, the Internet and other high-tech marketing techniques have provided con artists the opportunity to expand in size and scope, as well as to disappear quickly. To combat this problem, the FTC seeks to stop these types of scams quickly by bringing actions in federal court requesting preliminary and permanent injunctive relief. The goal is to stop the fraud before even more consumers become victims.
A perverse consequence if there is a swift response, however, is that the loss may be too little to persuade the United States Attorney's office to prosecute.10
For example, in FTC v. Benoit,11 the FTC quickly moved against defendants who used deceptive emails or "spam" to dupe consumers into placing expensive international audiotext calls.12 The defendants sent thousands of consumers an unsolicited email stating that each recipient's "order" had been received and that his or her credit card would be billed $250 to $899. The email instructed consumers to call a telephone number in the 767 area code if they had any questions. Most consumers did not realize that 767 was the area code for Dominica, West Indies. The email was, in fact, no more than a ruse to connect victims to a pay-per-call audiotext entertainment service with sexual content that charged expensive international rates. As a result of the FTC's quick action, filing a complaint and motion for a temporary restraining order in federal court less than one month after discovering the scam, victims lost only a little over $85,000.
Even though the fraud was egregious, it is unlikely that DOJ or a local United States Attorney's office would have chosen to prosecute the case. In determining whether to accept an FTC referral, DOJ conducts, in essence, a cost-benefit analysis, weighing the costs of bringing a resource-intensive criminal prosecution against the benefits, if successful ( i.e., incarceration and the deterrent effect that follows). In the Benoit case, the amount of loss, and thus the likely sentence, would likely have been too low to outweigh the resources necessary to prosecute the matter.
Based on our experience, we support DOJ's recommendation to increase penalties for lower loss frauds. This would help eliminate the current perverse incentives that make criminal prosecution less likely when law enforcers have acted swiftly to stop fraud in progress.
As mentioned earlier, the FTC pursues criminal contempt actions through referrals to DOJ. In referring criminal contempt actions to DOJ, we must consider the court's application of USSG § 2J1.1 (Contempt) guidelines. USSG § 2J1.1 directs the court to apply USSG § 2X5.1 (Other Offenses), which, in turn, directs the court to apply the most analogous offense guidelines. In the context of the violation of an order prohibiting false representations, the most analogous guideline should be USSG § 2B1.1 (Larceny, Embezzlement, and Other Forms of Theft; Offenses Involving Stolen Property; Property Damage or Destruction; Fraud and Deceit; Forgery; Offenses Involving Altered or Counterfeit Instruments Other than Counterfeit Bearer Obligations of the United States). The application note to USSG § 2J1.1, however, specifically mentions USSG § 2J1.2 (Obstruction of Justice) as a sufficiently analogous offense to apply to contempt. Accordingly, in sentencing contemnors, some courts have applied fraud sentencing guidelines while others have applied obstruction of justice guidelines. The judge's decision on which guideline to use significantly affects the resulting sentence.
The experiences of two contempt defendants, Dennis S. Goddard and Kenneth Sterling, are instructive. In 1994, the FTC filed a federal court action against Goddard for defrauding millions of dollars from consumers through a telemarketing scheme offering rare coins as an investment opportunity.13 He stipulated to a permanent injunction requiring him to post a bond before offering investment opportunities and prohibiting specified false representations. In flagrant violation of the order, Goddard again defrauded numerous consumers out of over $1 million as part of another investment scheme that involved a large number of participants. In 2000, Goddard pleaded guilty to a four count information charging him with criminal contempt.14 The court, applying the Fraud guidelines, sentenced Goddard to 24 months incarceration.15
In contrast, another recidivist, Kenneth Sterling, received a significantly shorter sentence than Goddard because the court applied the Obstruction of Justice guidelines.16 In 1995, DOJ, on behalf of the FTC, sued Sterling in federal court for defrauding millions of dollars from consumers through a vending machine business opportunity scheme.17 He stipulated to a permanent injunction requiring him to comply with the FTC's Franchise Rule18 and prohibiting specified false representations. Thereafter, he and many other participants engaged in the exact activity prohibited by the order, and defrauded numerous consumers out of more than $600,000. The court found him guilty of criminal contempt, but applied the Obstruction of Justice guidelines, sentencing him to seven months incarceration.19 If the court had applied the Fraud guidelines, Sterling likely would have received a sentence in the range of 33 to 41 months.20
Although these two matters both involved clear cut violations of prior court orders, substantial consumer injury, a large number of participants, and multiple victims, one contemnor received significantly less punishment because that court applied the Obstruction of Justice guidelines rather than the Fraud guidelines. Promulgating enhancements to the Obstruction of Justice guidelines that account for serious offenses, such as cross-referencing the fraud loss table and accounting for the number of participants and victims, would diminish the disparity in potential sentences. Con artists then would be on notice that they face significant jail time if they violate a federal court order, better deterring recidivist conduct.
For the reasons discussed above, the FTC staff recommends that the Sentencing Commission consider increasing penalties for "lower loss" frauds of less than $120,000 and promulgating enhancements to the Obstruction of Justice guidelines to account for serious offenses. We appreciate the Sentencing Commission's efforts in implementing the directives contained in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and are grateful for your consideration of the views expressed herein and your support of the FTC's efforts to enforce its federal court orders. If any other information would be useful regarding these matters, please contact J. Reilly Dolan, Assistant Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, at (202) 326-3292.
Respectfully submitted,
J. Howard Beales III, Director
Elaine D. Kolish, Associate Director for Enforcement
James Reilly Dolan, Assistant Director for Enforcement
Victor F. DeFrancis, Staff Attorney
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David T. Scheffman, Director
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Ted Cruz, Director
Jerry Ellig, Deputy Director
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May 10, 2013 - Job Seekers Get Advice From Local Experts
CALVERT CITY, KY – Local employers and workforce experts came together at the Marshall County Public Library @Calvert City on Thursday, May 9, to discuss the ins and outs of landing a job.
"When writing a resume, filling out an application, or giving an interview, be honest and be yourself," said Jenny Lee, Human Resources Manager for the Marshall County Hospital. "You might think you're making yourself look better and more employable, but falsifying information is a guaranteed way to not get hired."
Lee served on a panel along with Lori Jones of Cracker Barrel, David Sorrels from the Office of Employment and Training, Vicky Bloodworth from the Marshall County Adult Learning Center, and Bob Orr, a former manufacturing owner. The panel discussed common mistakes potential employees make as well as resources available to job seekers.
"We have several services available that can help job seekers develop the skills that will make them more attractive to employers," Bloodworth said of the Adult Learning Center. "We can administer tests for the National Work Readiness Credential, which is required for employment at several of the plants in Calvert City; we work with the Marshall County Public Library to provide basic computer classes; and we provide assistance to those who are looking to take the GED exam."
Bloodworth also discussed the upcoming changes to the GED test, which will be completely computerized after December 18. The seven-hour test will then include four subject areas and contain two essays. The test changes are due to the adoption of the Common Core Standards in schools across the United States.
For those looking for current job openings, Sorrels recommended Kentucky's Focus/Career, which not only lists available jobs, but also helps users build a complete and detailed resume. Jones also suggested using snagajob.com, which has listings for entry-level positions in this area.
The panel discussion was part of a new series of informative programs at the Marshall County Public Library @Calvert City called Coffee @Calvert.


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We look forward to using the bird blind trailer for future pro-grams and events. Thanks to a lot of creativity, ingenuity and just plain hard work, Shorty Davis, Bret Umber and Kelvin Schoono-ver were able to build Hack-berry Flat's Bird Blind Trail-er. With an idea borrowed from the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge, we now have the ability to transport visitors down into the wetland as one group. This ability has already greatly enhanced the programs we offered this year at Hackberry Flat including the many school groups that took a field trip to the wet-land. The bench down the middle of the trailer allows visitors to look out into area as opposed to being seated along the edge looking into the trailer. The rail is a great safety feature, as is the ramp on the back of the trailer. The shade cloth can be removed if not needed but it sure makes for a much pleasanter ride being shaded from the sun. During the spring bird migra-tion, it appeared that the birds became accustomed to the trail-er and as long as we kept our hands and feet within the trailer, they would stay close by for great viewing of such birds as the black-necked stilt, blue-winged teal and white-faced ibis. Going In Style into the Wetland! Enhancements at the Center This year the focus was on the areas out and around the Center. The "Wheel-y Fun Shorebirds" interactive sign was added onto one side of the trailhead kiosk. This sign is intended to help visitors identify shorebirds that they may have seen on the trail or in the wetland. The shorebird wheel pro-vides color illustrations of eleven of the more common shorebirds at Hackberry Flat during the spring and fall migration periods. By turn-ing the 2 wheels on the sign, and lining up the information and numbers you can narrow down the choices until you find your shorebird. Be sure to come try this "wheel-y" fun sign! Along the trail that leads down to the boardwalk, we are starting to install benches that will give the visitor opportuni-ties to just sit back and relax and enjoy the wetland. Page 1 July, 2011 Hackberry Flat Annual Report, July 2010—June 2011 Conservation Message of Hackberry Flat: understanding that sportsmen & con-& women pay for wildlife con-servationservation understanding the values of wetlands restorationwetlands & wetland restoration understanding the wet and dry management techniques of the wetlandwetland understanding the wildlife dependent on this wetland and how they use the habitats creat-ed understanding the historical events associated with Hackber-ry Flatry Flat Staff at Hackberry Flat Kelvin Schoonover Wildlife Biologist, Hackberry Flat WMA Bret Umber Technician, Hackberry Flat WMA Melynda Hickman Wildlife Diversity Biologist, Hackberry Flat Center Kevin Davis Maintenance, Hackberry Flat Center Charlotte McPherson Wetland Classrooms, Hackberry Flat Center Frederick, Oklahoma Participants of the Bird Identification program offered through the Saturday Morning Pro-gram series are ready to take the first "maiden voyage" of the bird blind trailer Eventurally 12 benches like this will be installed around the trail below the Center.
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As you may be aware by now, I am running for the Wallingford Town Council.
We are having a little get together tonight at Gaetano's Tavern on Main on Tuesday, August 23 from 7:30pm – 10:30pm.
The informal invent is intended to get folks together to meet the candidates and to just have an overall good time (it is NOT a fundraiser – it is a meet and greet).
Please feel free to come on down to speak with me, meet other people that are running for Town Council and the Board of Education. Vin Testa, our candidate for Mayor, is scheduled to be there as well.
So there will be plenty of people to meet and talk to and perhaps, if you're so inclined, you might consider singing a song or two.
Hope to see you there!


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