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"Fascinating, shrewd . . . The book deftly traces the rhythms and patterns of Chinese history." —Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times
In this sweeping and insightful history, Henry Kissinger turns for the first time at book length to a country he has known intimately for decades and whose modern relations with the West he helped shape. On China illuminates the inner workings of Chinese diplomacy during such pivotal events as the initial encounters between China and tight line modern European powers, the formation and breakdown of the Sino-Soviet alliance, the Korean War, and Richard Nixon's historic trip to Beijing. With a new final chapter on the emerging superpower's twenty-first-century role in global politics and economics, On China provides historical perspective on Chinese foreign affairs from one of the premier statesmen of our time.
In October 1962, China's revolutionary leader Mao Zedong summoned his top military and political commanders to meet with him in Beijing. Two thousand miles to the west, in the forbidding and sparsely populated terrain of the Himalayas, Chinese and Indian troops were locked in a standoff over the two countries' disputed border. The dispute arose over different versions of history: India claimed the frontier demarcated during British rule, China the limits of imperial China. India had deployed its outposts to the edge of its conception of the border; China had surrounded the Indian positions. Attempts to negotiate a territorial settlement had foundered.
Mao had decided to break the stalemate. He reached far back into the classical Chinese tradition that he was otherwise in the process of dismantling. China and India, Mao told his commanders, had previously fought "one and a half" wars. Beijing could draw operational lessons from each. The first war had occurred over 1,300 years earlier, during the Tang Dynasty (618–907), when China dispatched troops to support an Indian kingdom against an illegitimate and aggressive rival. After China's intervention, the two countries had enjoyed centuries of flourishing religious and economic exchange. The lesson learned from the ancient campaign, as Mao described it, was that China and India were not doomed to perpetual enmity. They could enjoy a long period of peace again, but to do so, China had to use force to "knock" India back "to the negotiating table." The "half war," in Mao's mind, had taken place seven hundred years later, when the Mongol ruler Timurlane sacked Delhi. (Mao reasoned that since Mongolia and China were then part of the same political entity, this was a "half" Sino-Indian war.) Timurlane had won a significant victory, but once in India his army had killed over 100,000 prisoners. This time, Mao enjoined his Chinese forces to be "restrained and principled."
No one in Mao's audience—the Communist Party leadership of a revolutionary "New China" proclaiming its intent to remake the international order and abolish China's own feudal past—seems to have questioned the relevance of these ancient precedents to China's current strategic imperatives. Planning for an attack continued on the basis of the principles Mao had outlined. Weeks later the offensive proceeded much as he described: China executed a sudden, devastating blow on the Indian positions and then retreated to the previous line of control, even going so far as to return the captured Indian heavy weaponry. In no other country is it conceivable that a modern leader would initiate a major national undertaking by invoking strategic principles from a millennium-old event—nor that he could confidently expect his colleagues to understand the significance of his allusions. Yet China is singular. No other country can claim so long a continuous civilization, or such an intimate link to its ancient past and classical principles of strategy and statesmanship.
Other societies, the United States included, have claimed universal applicability for their values and institutions. Still, none equals China in persisting—and persuading its neighbors to acquiesce—in such an elevated conception of its world role for so long, and in the face of so many historical vicissitudes. From the emergence of China as a unified state in the third century B.C. until the collapse of the Qing Dynasty in 1912, China stood at the center of an East Asian international system of remarkable durability. The Chinese Emperor was conceived of (and recognized by most neighboring states) as the pinnacle of a universal political hierarchy, with all other states' rulers theoretically serving as vassals. Chinese language, culture, and political institutions were the hallmarks of civilization, such that even regional rivals and foreign conquerors adopted them to varying degrees as a sign of their own legitimacy (often as a first step to being subsumed within China).
The traditional cosmology endured despite catastrophes and centuries- long periods of political decay. Even when China was weak or divided, its centrality remained the touchstone of regional legitimacy; aspirants, both Chinese and foreign, vied to unify or conquer it, then ruled from the Chinese capital without challenging the basic premise that it was the center of the universe. While other countries were named after ethnic groups or geographical landmarks, China called itself zhongguo—the "Middle Kingdom" or the "Central Country." Any attempt to understand China's twentieth-century diplomacy or its twenty-first-century world role must begin—even at the cost of some potential oversimplification—with a basic appreciation of the traditional context.
CHAPTER 1: The Singularity of China
CHAPTER 2: The Kowtow Question and the Opium War
CHAPTER 3: From Preeminence to Decline
CHAPTER 4: Mao's Continuous Revolution
CHAPTER 5: Triangular Diplomacy and the Korean War
CHAPTER 6: China Confronts Both Superpowers
CHAPTER 7: A Decade of Crises
CHAPTER 8: The Road to Reconciliation
CHAPTER 9: Resumption of Relations: First Encounters with Mao and Zhou
CHAPTER 10: The Quasi-Alliance: Conversations with Mao
CHAPTER 11: The End of the Mao Era
CHAPTER 12: The Indestructible Deng
CHAPTER 13: "Touching the Tiger's Buttocks": The Third Vietnam War
CHAPTER 14: Reagan and the Advent of Normalcy
CHAPTER 15: Tiananmen
CHAPTER 16: What Kind of Reform? Deng's Southern Tour
CHAPTER 17: A Roller Coaster Ride Toward Another Reconciliation: The Jiang Zemin Era
CHAPTER 18: The New Millennium
Epilogue: Does History Repeat Itself?
Afterword to the Paperback Edition
Praise for Henry Kissinger's On China
"Fascinating, shrewd… [The book's] portrait of China is informed by Mr. Kissinger's intimate firsthand knowledge of several generations of Chinese leaders. The book deftly traces the rhythms and patterns in Chinese history…even as it explicates the philosophical differences that separate it from the United States."—Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times
"Nobody living can claim greater credit than Mr. Kissinger for America's 1971 opening to Beijing, after more than two decades of estrangement, and for China's subsequent opening to the world. So it's fitting that Mr. Kissinger has now written On China, a fluent, fascinating…book that is part history, part memoir and above all an examination of the premises, methods and aims of Chinese foreign policy."—The Wall Street Journal
"Fascinating… In On China, statesman Henry Kissinger draws on historical records and 40 years of direct interaction with four generations of Chinese leaders to analyze the link between China's ancient past and its present day trajectory. In doing so, the man who helped shape modern East-West relations presents an often unsettling, occasionally hopeful and always compelling accounting of what we're up against."—The Chicago Sun-Times
"Fascinating… No living American has played a more important role than Henry Kissinger, the former national security adviser and secretary of state, in bringing about the historic rapprochement between the United States and China. … [Kissinger] draw[s] deep insights into China's traumatic encounter with much stronger Western powers."—The San Francisco Chronicle
"On China, Kissinger's 13th book, blends an incisive strategic analysis of the moves and countermoves of China, the United States and the former Soviet Union with telling vignettes about his meetings with Chinese Communist Party leaders… entertaining."—The Los Angeles Times
"No one can lay claim to so much influence on the shaping of foreign policy over the past 50 years as Henry Kissinger."—The Financial Times
"From the eminent elder statesman, an astute appraisal on Chinese diplomacy from ancient times to the fraught present "strategic trust" with the United States. Former Secretary of State Kissinger brings his considerable scholarly knowledge and professional expertise to this chronicle of the complicated evolution and precarious future of Chinese diplomacy with the West. … Sage words and critical perspective lent by a significant participant in historical events."—Kirkus Reviews
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WASHINGTON – A Republican National Committee report aimed at reviving and modernizing the party could re-ignite debate in Maine over the best way to select a presidential nominee.
Registered Republican voters Elton Anderson, left, of Milbridge, and Gary Willey, right, review presidential comparison materials before the Washington County Republican Super Caucus in February 2012 in East Machias, Maine.
The report released Monday recommends that states, like Maine, that hold caucuses switch to presidential primaries in a reform effort that the authors say will bring more voters into a party that sounds "increasingly out of touch" and has lost its way with younger voters.
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Annual, parasitic vine
Stem twining, ± thread-like, yellow-green to bright orange, generally glabrous
Leaves 0 or scale-like, ± 2 mm, generally triangular to lanceolate
Inflorescence: cyme or cluster (rarely flowers solitary), generally head- or spike-like, axillary, sometimes bracted
Flower bisexual, radial; calyx generally persistent, lobes generally 45, generally overlapped; corolla generally deciduous, < 6 mm, mostly white, tube generally appendaged opposite stamens, lobes 45; stamens 45, alternate corolla lobes; ovary superior, chambers 2(3), 2-ovuled, styles generally 2, stigma generally 1 per style, generally ± head-like
Fruit: capsule (circumscissile or irregularly dehiscent) or berry-like
Genera in family: 1 genus, ± 150 species: especially Am tropical; some crop pests
Recent taxonomic note: Recently treated within Convolvulaceae [Angiosperm Phylogeny Group 1998 Ann Missouri Bot Gard 85:531553].
Etymology: (Arabic: ancient name)
Inflorescence spike- or panicle-like; pedicels 04.4 mm
Flower 35 mm; calyx 12 mm, lobes 5, not overlapped, ± 1/2 corolla tube, acute; corolla generally persistent, 34.5 mm, shallowly bell-shaped, tube generally shorter than wide, lobes 5, < tube, triangular, erect, tips incurved, appendages 1.52.5 mm, divisions many, finger-like; ovary 23 mm, ovoid-spheric, top with thickening, styles 34 mm
Fruit sometimes gland-dot-lined; top as ovary
Ecology: Common. On herbs, often in moist fields, roadsides
Elevation: probably < 1500 m.
Bioregional distribution: North Coast, North Coast Ranges, Sierra Nevada, Great Central Valley, Desert
Distribution outside California: to c&se US, Mexico; also Caribbean, S.America
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This smoke-free San Francisco hotel is 2 blocks from a cable car stop and around the corner from Polk Street shops and eateries.
Property Amenities
Complimentary amenities of Nob Hill Motor Inn include free parking, free continental breakfast, and wireless Internet access.
Guestrooms at Nob Hill Motor Inn feature complimentary high-speed Internet access, a flat-screen TV, microwave, and refrigerator. Family suites are available for up to 6 people.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Nob Hill Motor Inn Amenities
- General
This San Francisco hotel is 2 blocks from a cable car stop. Chinatown is 10 blocks away and Fisherman's Wharf is a half-mile from Nob Hill Motor Inn. The many shops and restaurants on Polk Street are just around the corner.
The entire hotel is smoke-free. Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast in the morning and coffee, tea, and hot chocolate are available in the lobby all day. Other complimentary amenities include free outdoor parking and wireless Internet access.
- Free breakfast
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Express check-out
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Tour assistance
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Elevator/lift
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Smoke-free property
- Concierge services
- Airport transportation
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Free parking
- Self parking
- Free guest parking during stay
- Free self parking
- Luggage storage
- Free covered parking
- Free outdoor parking
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi, Free wired high-speed Internet
- Parking
Free parking, Free covered parking, Free guest parking during stay, Free outdoor parking, Self parking, Free self parking
- Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave
- Daily housekeeping
- Extra towels/bedding
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Satellite TV service
- Desk
- Flat-panel TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Dining
A complimentary Continental breakfast each morning.
Nob Hill Motor Inn does not have its own restaurant, but there are many dining options within this San Francisco neighborhood.
Nearby restaurants:
Café Aroma
Harris' Restaurant (steakhouse)
Yabbies Coastal Kitchen (seafood)
Swan Oyster Depot (Oyster Restaurant)
Ristorante Milano
La Folie (French Cuisine)
The Bell Tower Reastaurant and Bar (American and Mexican cuisine)
Pesce Restaurant
Tai Chi Restaurant
Cheese Plus
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Braille or raised signage
Nob Hill Motor Inn Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is 11 AM
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
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by Montse
Foxboro, Massachusetts
October 7, 2001
Your $35 tickets includes transfers from your hotel in Cairns, dinner, tours of the zoo, and entertainment afterwards. Book before 4:00pm, phone number 61 7 4055 3669. Tours are offered in English and Japanese!
You'll arrive at the zoo and your guide will bring you to the gate where you're greeted by another guide and a friendly cockatoo. They'll take you inside to the dining area which looks a bit like a camp style atmosphere with picnic tables.
The Aussie BBQ dinner is buffet style and includes: chicken, steak, fish, shrimp (prawns), sausages, salad, rolls, and dessert. Not to mention free drinks including beer and wine. (Take advantage of that, you won't see it much in Australia.)
At dinner, the guides were constantly wandering around refilling everyone's glasses. No one had an empty beer glass. I'm not a drinker and they gave me a bit of a hard time about that. However, they quickly brought me some orange juice and made sure to keep that glass filled as well.
After dinner, you grab a torch (flashlight) from the basket and follow the guides. You'll wander through the paths and they'll point out snakes, crocs, and possums in the woods to the side.
You'll go inside a house with koalas where the kids and adults can pat them. Then move onto the crocodile pit. One of the guides reminded me of the Crodile Hunter from TV as he grabbed the croc's foot with a metal hook which caused him to jump out of the water.
Next up, the reptile house with some of the most dangerous snakes in the world. You'll only have a short time in there because the lights automatically shut off to provide the correct habitat for the snakes.
They'll be short stop at tented area with lights where you will meet some other animals like an owl and possum.
Moving on you'll follow the dark path through the woods as the guide tells you about Austrlian bushmen (swaggies) and how they camp in the woods. Soon, we'll call out to see if there are any swaggies around...of course someone answers!
The swaggie takes us to the his campfire where he has cooked some damper cake (made of flour and beer) along with some billy tea. Kangaroos surround you as you enjoy the treat. You may be surprised when they too, want some damper cake. Fortunately, they bring out some kangaroo food that you can feed to them instead.
Soon, we walk back to the picnic area where the guides start playing traditional Australian music making everyone sing along. They teach some dancing as well. More drinks are available then.
This is a relaxing adventure, with friendly guides. Its great way to top off a day, or something to do if you arrive in the daytime and would like to go out that night.
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by txblue
Carrollton, Texas
April 11, 2005
The group was too big to get a decent view of much of anything, and it was so hot that the campfire was really not fun, just hotter than we already were. The music/dance at the end was cute, and the kids seemed to enjoy it. I was too hot to enjoy anything but the air-conditioned bus back to the hotel.
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Onkyo TX-NR616
Manufacturer: Onkyo Part number: TX-NR616
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- Bottom Line:
- The Onkyo TX-NR616 is a tremendous AV receiver value, with eight HDMI inputs and a very low street price, although Onkyo's step-down models may be an even better buy.
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price range: $469.99 - $729.99
- Reviewed by: Matthew Moskovciak and Steve Guttenberg
- Edited by: John Falcone
- Reviewed on: 07/17/2012
The good: The Onkyo TX-NR616 is feature-packed, with eight HDMI inputs, dual HDMI outputs, built-in networking, and extensive streaming audio support, including Pandora, Spotify, Rhapsody, and Internet radio. Wi-Fi functionality can be added with a tiny, inexpensive USB adapter. And the TX-NR616's street price is consistently well below its competitors.
The bad: Some users have complained about reliability problems. The eighth HDMI input cannot be accessed via direct button, only by navigating menus. And the TX-NR616 lacks built-in AirPlay.
The bottom line: The Onkyo TX-NR616 is a tremendous AV receiver value, with eight HDMI inputs and a very low street price, although Onkyo's step-down models may be an even better buy.
User reviews
Great Second Choice - Probably should have been first!
by DMoodyy on January 16, 2013
Pros: + Great sound quality!
+ Multi-room support (really cool when entertaining)
+ Great price
+ Internet apps add new level of coolness
+ Android app is a bit clunky at first, but works well when you get the hang of it
Cons: - Up-scaling is so-so, not much of a fan, but I don't really use it that much as most of my devices are HDMI
Summary: I originally bought the Harman-Kardon AVR 2650. It was simply amazing in both style and performance (in Blu-Ray). But when I watched HD sources (Cable, Satellite, OTA) a loud chirping ...
Summary: I originally bought the Harman-Kardon AVR 2650. It was simply amazing in both style and performance (in Blu-Ray). But when I watched HD sources (Cable, Satellite, OTA) a loud chirping noise was emitting through the speakers. H/K support was non-existent and so I returned it and "settled" for this ONKYO.
Other reviewers felt the GUI (graphical user interface) or OSD (on-screen display) was outdated and confusing. Having owned only the above referenced H/K AVR for a week and then this ONKYO, I am new to GUI/OSD on the home theater systems. Both were very similar. The menu structures are intuitive if you have the slightest clue of what you want to do. I see no reason to downtalk either receivers menu stuctures here.
The ONKYO turned out to be about 15watts per channel stronger than the H/K. The clamshell is a lot "cheaper" looking than the H/K but is certainly modern enough. The ONKYO has all the bells and whistles in it though (normal apps, Android apps, wifi, ethernet, bluetooth (optional). Plus, it's the guts inside the clamshell that tell the story. A slimebag used car salesman in a nice suit is still a slimebag used car salesman. So while the H/K was very nicely dressed on the outside, this ONKYO has delivered all of the performance expected, without the bugs or chirps. I have run this reciever through every possible configuration I will ever possibly use to try to "drum up" some of the issues you see in a lot of other reviews. I've been running it solid for only 4 days now, but I left it on overnight one night and the unit ran surprisingly cool during this time. Not sure if it has fans, dont care. It didnt make fan noises and it didnt run hot. That's all that matters.
I'm not technically inclined enough to give you a full-blown audiophile review. I have a set of JAMOs setup in 5.1 (condo not big enough to enjoy 7.1) and a 12" Polk Audio powered sub. I can say this AVR will deliver lows that will sterilize your neighbors within 200 feet!!! You've been warned. The auto speaker config tool, Audessey or something like that, does a good job of setting the levels (which is awesome if you arent an audiophile). The center channel is right on(you can hear dialogue well), the fronts and surrounds sound great. It will auto-select the correct surround mode (based on the source signal), which is actually convenient. I tried manually selecting other modes to see if it chose the best one for me and turns out, this AVR is smart enough to make the right selection. Throw in a Blu-Ray with one of those award-winning soundtracks, like Lord of the Rings or any Jason Bourne movie, or a concert like Pink Floyd Pulse and the ONKYO will deliver a theater sound unlike any I have ever experienced in a home system. For the mid-range dollar, this puppy packs a great punch!
Out of the box, hooked up, ready to fire away in 5 minutes. Spent maybe 15 minutes performing the initial setup. Then, after reading all of the reviews and ONKYO's website, I had already setup a USB stick with the latest Firmware update. I performed the Firmware update exactly as the instructions read (important to follow the directions completely, per the website). This update process (as they warn you about) is about an hour long. While the unit will update over the network connection, this particular Firmware update required use of a USB stick, which most of us have laying around somewhere. If not, they're cheap. Go get one.
As stated above, I ran this thing through it's paces pretty solidly over the past 4 days and it would appear (as indicated in the reviews too) the OCTOBER 2012 firmware update resolved all of the issues other users were reporting. Granted, the reviews indicate it took ONKYO around 8 months to tackle a pretty serious video issue, which is not very impressive. My unit has run flawlessly thus far, but I fear if a problem arises, I could be in for a long wait on a resolution. You pay your money and you take your chances... That's the way the cookie crumbles. Hopefully I wont fall prey to any issues.
I would highly recommend this ONKYO AVR to anyone I consider a human-being. For those out there who I do not like, go buy the H/K!!
P.S. I suggest you have to check for low price at: Networkav-receivers.blogspot.com/p/onkyo-tx-nr616.html
Hope this review is helpful, good luck.
6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
Simply do not buy this receiver
by wiseclam on September 8, 2012
Pros: It's a great receiver, on paper. The features and capabilities are fantastic for the price. But none of them matter if the unit does not work.
Cons: HDMI failed after 2 days. You can read this everywhere this receiver is reviewed.
As a side note, I found it very difficult to set it up.
Summary: I never write reviews but I'm taking the time to write one now because I don't want anyone else to spend 4 hours setting this up only to ...
Summary: I never write reviews but I'm taking the time to write one now because I don't want anyone else to spend 4 hours setting this up only to unplug it, box it up and ship it back.
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
THE worse reviews I have ever read on review sites
by dan herrman on August 28, 2012
Pros: All the features you would want for a terrific price
Cons: All top internet retailers give this the lowest rating I have seen. 3 firmware updates that just do not seem to fix. HDMI issues with sync and video. Power issues with amount of volume running at 80% plus to put out medium room theater audio.
Summary: The product was issues 6 months ago and the number of refurbished units available plus story marking price down 50% is a warning sign.The CNET one review may be ...
Summary: The product was issues 6 months ago and the number of refurbished units available plus story marking price down 50% is a warning sign.The CNET one review may be one of the 40% bogus reviews that are posted on sites according to the New York Times.
I trusted CNET all these years and now I finally removed from my bookmarks
3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
A great receiver with loads of features.
by philwilks on February 15, 2013
Pros: This is a superb receiver and excellent value. I love the networking features and the vast array of connectivity options. It drives my DALI Zensor speaker system beautifully and with ease - I rarely have it above 55%.
Cons: Very few. The networking interface looks aged and isn't easy to use without the mobile app. Zone 2 connectors are low quality. Other buyers have reported HDMI issues.
Summary: I am extremely pleased with this receiver. It is a perfect replacement for my old Yamaha RDX630 which served me for many years.
It provides more than enough power for ...
Summary: I am extremely pleased with this receiver. It is a perfect replacement for my old Yamaha RDX630 which served me for many years.
It provides more than enough power for my DALI Zensor speakers, driving them with ease and beautiful clarity. The Audessy EQ setup was easy and effective, and a USB key was supplied containing the latest software release along with clear instructions as how to install it.
The networking features are excellent, although the interface is dated and awkward to use with the factory remote. Download the Onkyo mobile app and the experience changes completely. It's far easier to use and delivers a much more enjoyable networking experience.
I have not experienced any of the quality issues regarding power output or HDMI that have been mentioned in other reviews, but I too have seen a large number of complaints on forums.
However, based on my own experience I'd highly recommend this receiver - It's amazing value for money and performs brilliantly.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Best AVR in its Class
by hiloboy72 on August 8, 2012
Pros: Super easy to use, works right out of the box, tons of options, tons of HDMI, very intuitive, great price for all that it can do, internet integration is good (I use the wireless connector)
Cons: Apple play is not clear, still trying to make it AirPlay. Remote kind of bulky, but not a big deal
Summary: It works excellent. Its cheap for all the features it has. Sound is excellent. Great product. Love to show it off.
Summary: It works excellent. Its cheap for all the features it has. Sound is excellent. Great product. Love to show it off.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
HDMI Problems plague the Onkyo line
by akn99 on November 15, 2012
Pros: Price and number of ports
Cons: ONKYO HDMI Problems are horrific across many versions of their AV receivers over the last several years - DO NOT BUY THIS BRAND
Summary: It is appalling that CNET appears to completely ignore the quality and reliability issues that Onkyp have exhibited across multiple AV receivers and multiple years. The problems are clearly not ...
Summary: It is appalling that CNET appears to completely ignore the quality and reliability issues that Onkyp have exhibited across multiple AV receivers and multiple years. The problems are clearly not a single product problem - having just had to trash my Onkyo 616 (recommended here at the time of purchase) after just over 2 years I had to investigate the problems - the Internet has hundreds of issues recorded - a product with this many problems over so many years should not qualify as any kind of best buy
Try searching for Onkyo and HDMI problems - don't waste your money unless you believe $339 is a good price if you only get 28 months of use out of it
2 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
Poor quality and even poorer customer service
by mpireland on December 3, 2013
Pros: Great price; lots of features (probably best bang for your buck out there).
Cons: Slow HDMI connecting; and ********* reliablity and customer service.
Summary: I purchased my Onkyo TXNR616 in late December 2012 and received it in in early January 2013. It arrived with the latest firmware updates and ran well until mid-August when ...
Summary: I purchased my Onkyo TXNR616 in late December 2012 and received it in in early January 2013. It arrived with the latest firmware updates and ran well until mid-August when it blew. The repair depot quickly replaced the parts (2 1/2 weeks) that had blown and shipped my receiver back to me. However the problem that caused these parts to fail was not fixed and after 24 hours, the receiver blew again. At this point I contacted someone at Onkyo and they said that they would authorize the shipping costs for me to again ship it back to the repair depot. I waited to hear from Onkyo for about 10 days and I heard nothing from them so I finally shipped it to them at my expense on September 14th. It took until November 12 before the repair depot received the parts. Surprise, surprise, the depot discovered it needed the power amp main board and is still waiting on this. It is now December and I have not had my receiver working for 3 plus months! I have emailed the parts department at Onkyo on two occasions and they have not replied on either occasion. This will be my last purchase of an Onkyo product. My previous 3 receivers were all Harmon Kardon and I had absolutely no problem with any of them. In, fact, just two weeks ago I went out and purchased a Harmon Kardon AVR-2700 so when (and possible if) I get my TX-N616 back, it will be going on Craigslist!!!
Awesome receiver !!!!!K
by Anton1964 on April 27, 2013
Pros: EXCELLENT SOUND AMAZING FEATURES !!!!!!
Cons: Non so far
Summary: I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS GREAT RECEIVER TO ALL MY FRIENDS !!!!!
Summary: I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS GREAT RECEIVER TO ALL MY FRIENDS !!!!!
What the heck is C-net thinking.
by odessit3 on March 18, 2013
Pros: not very expensive
Cons: This receiver has major issues with HDMI
Summary: The receiver keeps loosing HDMI connection to my PC. I don't understand why Cnet gave it such a good review. Even after FW update that was supposed to fix ...
Summary: The receiver keeps loosing HDMI connection to my PC. I don't understand why Cnet gave it such a good review. Even after FW update that was supposed to fix the issue, nothing got fixed. Never buying Onkyo again.
Do NOT purchase this system...
by ScienceGuy70 on January 19, 2013
Pros: Sounds and capabilities are great when working.
Cons: System does not work consistently.
Summary: I have now purchased 2 TX-NR616s for my home. The first I returned immediately as the HDMI pass through did not work at all, and with the system on it ...
Summary: I have now purchased 2 TX-NR616s for my home. The first I returned immediately as the HDMI pass through did not work at all, and with the system on it would drop HDMI signals frequently. My second unit worked out of the box, but within a couple of days the same problems started. I updated the firmware, which improved the situation, but did not resolve it. I frequently turn my home theater system on after it has been off for several hours to have the HDMI signal dropped (both in pass through and powered mode. I have spoke with Onkyo customer service several times. They recommended replacing the HDMI cables (brand new and work on every other device in my house) and then wanted me to send it in for warranty repair (with me paying the cost for shipping). The next tech I talked to told me to return the unit and buy something else. He stated that they have a known issue with the 616 and 515 systems and recommended purchasing a 717 or higher. I returned the last system and went with a different brand. Onkyo puts a lot of features into this system, but what difference does it make when the basic features fail to work. CNET, you disappoint me with your review of this device. The HDMI issues are well known and widely documented, yet you still give this unit some of the highest ratings of this year's receivers.
- Manufacturer: Onkyo
- Part number: TX-NR616
- Description: Movie, music, and gaming enthusiasts can now step up to realistic THX Select2 Plus-certified surround sound for less money down with the new TX-NR616 Network A/V Receiver. Onkyo's acclaimed WRAT amplifier with three-stage inverted darlington circuitry delivers cinema-like power in the home. With Audyssey DSX expansion, you can add extra wide or height channels for more enveloping surround sound, while 2EQ acoustic correction guarantees optimal performance in any room. Eight HDMI inputs handle 3D content, HD audio, and video display upscaled to 4K with onboard Qdeo technology. The MHL/HDMI input lets you connect a smart phone for smooth 1080p playback on your TV. Wireless home networking, meanwhile, opens up an exciting world of Internet radio and cloud-based music streaming. Intuitive system control - including audio distribution in multiple rooms - is provided by Onkyo's remote apps for iPod touch/iPhone and Android phone, or press the quick set-up button on the supplied remote for instant mid-program adjustments. Visual input selection with InstaPrevue technology rounds out what is an exceptionally refined and affordable THX receiver.
- Product type Home Theater Network Receiver
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 17.1 in x 12.9 in x 6.9 in
- Color Black
- Available Body Colors black, silver
- Surround System Class 7.2 channel
- Amplifier Output Details 100 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.7 % - 7 channel(s) ( Surround )
- Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
- Built-in Decoders Dolby Digital Plus,
Dolby Digital,
DTS decoder,
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1,
DTS-ES decoder,
Dolby Digital EX,
DSD decoder,
DTS-HD High Resolution,
DTS-HD Master Audio,
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1,
DTS Neo:6,
Dolby Pro Logic IIz,
DTS Express,
Dolby TrueHD,
- THX certified Yes (THX Select 2 Plus)
- Surround Sound Effects Audyssey DSX,
Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround
- Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
- Input Impedance 47 KOhm
- Input Sensitivity 200 mV
- Response Bandwidth 5 - 100000 Hz
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 106 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion 0.08 %
- Bass Control Yes
- Treble Control Yes
- Additional Features Bi-Amplifying,
Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT),
Audyssey DSX,
Audyssey 2EQ,
Audyssey Dynamic EQ,
DLNA technology,
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Networking & Digital Media
- Connectivity Ethernet ,
Wi-Fi ready, adapter sold separately
- Internet streaming services Spotify,
- DLNA Yes
- Network audio standards AAC,
- USB features USB flash drive playback
- USB audio standards LPCM,
Ogg Vorbis,
- Tuner Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
- Preset Station Qty 40
Inputs & Outputs
- HD connectors HDMI connection(s) on this receiver make it a great choice for your High-Def home theater. One cable carries digital audio and video data directly to your display.
- Connections 1xHeadphones-Front,
1xHDMI input(19 pin HDMI Type A)-Front,
1xComposite video input(RCA phono)-Front,
1xUSB(4 pin USB Type A)-Front,
7xHDMI input(19 pin HDMI Type A)-Rear,
2xHDMI output(19 pin HDMI Type A)-Rear,
1xUSB(4 pin USB Type A)-Rear,
2xSPDIF input(RCA phono)-Rear,
2xSPDIF input-Rear,
1xRemote control-Rear,
1xComponent video input(RCA phono x 3)-Rear,
1xComponent video output(RCA phono x 3)-Rear,
2xAudio line-in(RCA phono x 2)-Rear,
4xComposite video/audio input(RCA phono x 3)-Rear,
1xMonitor output(RCA phono)-Rear,
2xAudio output (multi zone)(RCA phono x 2)-Rear,
2xSubwoofer output(RCA phono)-Rear,
7xSpeakers output(Banana/spade x 2)-Rear,
2xSpeakers output (multi zone)(Click-fit x 2)-Rear
- Headphone Jack Yes
- Coaxial Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Input Yes
Signal Processing
- HDMI Switching Yes
- Upscaling via HDMI Up to 4K
- DVD/Bul-ray upscaling Yes
- HDMI features Audio return channel (ARC) ,
Supports 3D video ,
Marvell Qdeo processing,
4K upscaling
- Display dimmer Yes
- Type of remote control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Included accessories FM antenna,
AM antenna,
Universal remote control,
Auto calibration microphone
- Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.2 Watt
Manufacturer info
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse Onkyo products on Shopper.com
- Manufacturer:Onkyo
- Address:
18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
- Phone: 1-800-229-1687
- Fax: 1-201-785-2650


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OURAY – Celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, the Wright Opera House is about to enter a whole new era, as the second phase of a capital campaign gets underway that will be focused on the restoration of the facility.
The Friends of the Wright Opera House, the organization which came together to purchase and preserve the historic structure as a center for the performing arts in 2010, has always conceived of its capital campaign as having two phases: purchase and restoration.
"The purchase was very visible – we went from not owning the building to owning and operating it," FWOH Executive Director Josh Gowan said.
Since that time, there has been an undercurrent of urgency to get the next phase of the capital campaign underway, so that the much-anticipated restoration phase can begin.
Making visible progress toward restoration goals actually makes it easier to raise money, Gowan said.
So, with the FWOH board's blessing, Gowan has started rolling out small but noticeable improvements at the Opera House. These projects aren't structural in nature, but will offer a big bang for the buck in terms of the experience people have when they enter the historic building. Recent improvements include the construction of a new sound booth to protect the Opera House's state of the art sound system, and a delicate, painstaking effort to remove decades' worth of paint and plaster to expose one of the beautiful historic brick walls inside the theater.
Gowan is particularly excited about a new box office which is currently under construction on the ground level of the building. The box office renovation will create a functional workspace for ticket sales and information.
"It's the first step to a series of new projects," Gowan explained. The projects can be sorted into two categories. First come the "access projects" which focus on improving access to the theater – ticketing, installing an elevator on three full levels, and redoing the stairs up to the theater level.
The elevator, slated for installation in 2014, will come up through the concessions area on the upper level, necessitating the reconfiguration of the upstairs lobby.
"Each project, once complete, will get the Wright ready to receive people more comfortably," Gowan said. "Then we can focus on improving the theater itself."
Within the theater, another series of projects awaits, including the construction of balconies and newly-configured walls to open up more seating.
"It has been such a juggling act," Gowan said. "It's funny how in old buildings, there are so many little projects that are all connected. Just when you focus on one thing, you need to account for something else. The projects are so tied together."
Full restoration of the Wright Opera House will come in phases over the next five to seven years as projects and their dependencies are established and budgeted for in advance.
The full restoration of the box office and staircase, as well as the installation of the elevator, is budgeted to cost $250,000. With $60,000 currently in the bank for the elevator, FWOH is tasked with raising the difference prior to getting started on the elevator and staircase project.
In addition to the box office construction that is underway, FWOH is also in the process of coordinating restoration of its roof, funded by community donations and a grant from the State Historical Fund. A second grant application to restore the building's foundation has been submitted to the State Historical Fund and is awaiting approval.
Ultimately, Gowan said, the goal is to demonstrate that the Wright is an integral part of the community. The theater seems to be fulfilling this purpose already. In just the past two weeks, community members have packed the house for performances, ranging from Fifth Grade Shakespeare and a student piano recital to two performances of Weehawken Dance's spring show and a professional jazz concert.
With the second annual Summer Music Series just around the corner, the schedule at the Wright shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon.
"We stand by the philosophy that the more events we have, and the more we make this a community venue, the more the community will see the potential of what this place can be," Gowan said. "We view the Opera House as part of the community, and that's what this is about. It's up to us, all of the community, to take ownership of it and make this restoration happen."
Information about FWOH's capital campaign and restoration projects can be found by visiting the Wright online at http://thewrightoperahouse.org.
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It's just after Valentine's Day ,but all year round, Miami-based dating coach Dan Silverman meets men who spend too much money trying to win over women. Many of his love-seeking clients come for help after taking on huge car payments or heading to nightclubs where bottles of booze served tableside cost $1,000, even though the same liquor on any store shelf sells for $50.
"They all say, 'I thought this would bring me all the women in the world,' " Silverman says. "Sometimes they're in debt and have to sell the car because they can't afford the payments."
Men here — and by "here" we mean on Earth — are certainly materialistic when it comes to courtship. Some say more so than women.
But men, according to new science, accelerate their spending and behave compulsively when they perceive the female population to be scarce.
Basically when women are hard to find, men pull out their wallets and become willing to pay — and even borrow — more money for almost anything, from cars to candy, televisions and dinners. It goes back to their evolutionary need to compete for mates.
But experts today say this primal instinct could backfire both emotionally and financially, and is best — not to mention easily — left in history.
"I'm sure there are lots of women who would be attracted to someone who spends lavishly to gain power and status," says Leaf Van Boven, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at University of Colorado at Boulder who studies money and happiness. "But the fact is that people who have these motives are psychologically not healthy on average. They are less happy with their lives, more prone to depression, more prone to mental illness and they have poorer social relationships."
Basically the exact opposite effect of what that spending is supposed to buy, says Vladas Griskevicius, a professor of marketing and psychology at University of Minnesota.
Griskevicius performed a series of experiments; one directly related to Valentine's Day gifts. After providing a group of subjects with fake newspaper articles — half reporting a shortage of women in their city, the rest exposing the exact opposite — the men who'd read about female scarcity said later they'd spend $260 more on engagement rings, $6 more on romantic gifts and $2 more on dinner entrées. Those men also reported decreased savings rates of 45 percent and almost doubled their willingness to borrow money.
"Men don't want to commit evolutionary suicide," Griskevicius says. "From an evolutionary standpoint this is perfectly rational. Our minds are attuned to doing things that attract mates."
In other studies, Griskevicius looked at 134 U.S. cities and found those where men outnumbered women also had the most credit cards and the highest debt levels. Separately, he discovered photos illustrating groups of people made up of mostly men could cause male viewers to act more impulsively, opting to receive small amounts of money that moment over larger sums later on.
"When the opposite sex becomes scarce the plentiful sex becomes more competitive and invests more in courtship. If a man wants a television and women seem scarce he'll buy a flashier television," Griskevicius says. "These are subconscious things."
It's because they're pre-wired to hunt and gather, says Dr. Tomas Chamorro, a professor of business psychology at University College London. So while women are more materialistic consumers, men take first place as status accumulators.
"Not least because it elevates their status with women," Chamorro says.
Problem is, we also unintentionally think negatively about people focused on status and power, says money and happiness expert Van Boven. Rather, people who pursue genuine interests — not praise from others — create for themselves positive physiological circumstances.
"Using status items to attract women may attract women who are interested in status," Van Boven says. "Without an interpersonal connection, the next person with more items gets the same woman."
Finding a more permanent mate, he says, requires asking yourself a simple question as you go through life, making decisions: What kind of person do I want to be?
"That helps you retrain your mind to focus on values that are deeper and more fundamental," Van Boven says. "It's hard to imagine being in your final days and looking back, wanting to have more stuff. People want to be valuable, and do good in the world. It's just that we get distracted from those desires."
This is one of an occasional series of columns by Miamian Brett Graff, a former U.S. government economist who writes about how economic forces are affecting real people.


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Evaluation of the Human Skeletal Remains and Artifacts
Figure 1. The Isbister Chambered Tomb.
Figure 2. Interior of the Isbister Chambered Tomb.
Figure 3. Highly polished button from the Isbister Chambered Tomb.
Even though the builders of the tombs, houses, villages and standing stones possessed advanced engineering skills and an understanding of astronomy and mathematics, there is no evidence that they had yet developed a written language.
Evaluation of the Human Skeletal Remains
The condition of the skulls and other bones removed from the Isbister Tomb were in a range from intact and perfect, to incomplete fragments. Presumably, this was the result of post-mortem manipulation by the people who originally placed them in the tomb and the crushing weight of earth and rocks intentionally placed over them at burial. Additional damage to the remains may have occurred during the removal process, in storage, or in transit to the examiner, Judson Chesterman. As a result, the accuracy of the evaluation may have been compromised to some degree by the incomplete condition and damaged condition of the skulls and bones.
The examination revealed that some skulls, mostly female, exhibited a markedly increased attachment of the neck muscles to the back of the skull. In these same instances, a visible depression running laterally across the top of the cranium was noted. These findings were interpreted to mean that both anomalies resulted from individuals carrying loads on their back supported by a band over the head (Hedges, 2000).
Elizabeth J. Glenn from Ball State University in Indiana independently studied the Isbister skulls. In comparing these specimens to others from both the British Neolithic and Bronze Age, she reported that the females had noticeably smaller heads than males, but that the males tended to have longer heads anteroposteriorly than females. She also concluded that these people would have been visually distinguishable from those living further south in the British Isles, probably the result of a slightly different genetic make-up in their ancestry (Hedges, 2000).
Chesterman discovered a possibly inherited peculiarity on the articulating surfaces of the occipital condyles (this and other anatomical terms are defined in a glossary located at the end of this paper) with the atlas in the Isbister skulls. Each occipital condyle normally has only one facet and the occurrence of two facets on one or either side is highly unusual; evidence of the normal distribution lies in a study of 585 skulls from different countries and periods that describes only five instances of this unusual trait in 1,144 articulations. In contrast, thirty of the occipital condyles showed two facets in the Isbister skulls, and one skull even exhibited a triple facet. Thus, more than a third of the Isbister skulls demonstrated this rare anatomic configuration. (Hedges, 2000)
Figure 4. Human skull from the Isbister Chambered Tomb.
Figure 5. Remarkably healthy teeth showing wear but little caries.
Another unusual occurrence in the Isbister remains was the precocious closure of the sutures of the skull. The normal distribution of this anatomic anomaly is about five in 10,000 births, whereas there were six examples of this phenomenon in the meager number of Isbister skulls. In a related matter, degenerative spinal disease was diagnosed in at least 47% of the individuals and, in one male believed to be 4550 years of age, a 14-mm. thick skull exhibited asymmetry of the foramen magnum. (Hedges, 2000)
For the most part, the dentition of the remains seemed remarkably healthy. Although the occlusal surfaces of some teeth demonstrated extraordinary wear, dental caries was not a common finding (Figure 5). Out of 1537 teeth examined, only nine had deep carious lesions and merely five posterior teeth exhibited periapical abscesses. On the other hand, many mature individuals showed minor to moderate generalized resorption of the alveolar bone, a finding commonly associated with periodontal disease. Even though the examination revealed impaction of six third molars and three canine teeth, a greater than average absence of third molars was noted in the specimens. The skull of a thirty-five year old female exhibited a palatal lesion associated with a canine measuring 28 X 18 X 18-mm; it appeared to be benign, most probably a cyst. The shovel-shaped maxillary central incisor is a rare occurrence, but this anomaly was identified in one out of seventy-seven skulls. Malpositioned or misaligned teeth were found in some skulls and temporomandibular joint disorder was exhibited in three males and two females (Hedges, 2000).
The large number of human bones in the tomb allows for a meaningful description of the size, gender and age of these ancient people. The average male was 5 feet 7 inches tall (range: 63 to 70 inches) whereas the average female was 5 feet 3 inches tall (range: 58 to 64 inches). Both genders appeared to have been muscular and an alteration in the bones of the ankle may have been the result of scaling the surrounding cliffs from an early age. Two percent of the individuals suffered a broken bone at some stage in their life, but accidents appeared to be a relatively minor cause of death since most of the broken bones were healed. Out of the 179 teenagers and adults, 80 were male and 39 were female, while the gender of the 60 others could not be determined. Even though calculation of the age of human remains by examination of bones and teeth is imprecise (biological rather than chronological), estimates of the 342 individuals buried in the tomb were as follows: 24 died before the age of two, 70 died between two and twelve, 63 died as teenagers, 185 died as adults. And so, it is believed that few people in the Isbister community lived to the age of fifty, that large numbers died at an early age, and that the average life expectancy was around twenty years (Hedges, 2000).
This review is based solely on the bones of 342 individuals who were buried in the Isbister Chambered Tomb. However, it is not believed to be the only burial place for people who lived on this island during this time period. The physical characteristics of these other individuals and how the bodies were treated are not known (Hedges, 2000).
The remains buried in the Isbister Chambered Tomb provide physical evidence of the people who populated this area 4000 years ago. Their bones and teeth demonstrate the presence of health, injury and disease. Estimates of age indicate that their life span was much shorter than modern day man.
The quality of life experienced by these people is partially revealed by their ability to construct substantial structures with primitive materials. The extraordinary effort displayed in construction of this tomb, and at least 75 other tombs in the Orkneys, gives ample proof that they had an advanced understanding of engineering, astronomy and mathematics, and a great respect for the value of life. Their artifacts also demonstrate a high level of expertise in the use of a drill to perforate and polish hard rock into jet buttons, and the ability to make pottery in a manner that allowed it to be used for cooking.
Despite these advancements, there is no evidence that they possessed a written language. This should not be unexpected since most peoples of the same era (the dispersed people of Babel) also had no recorded language skills. In fact, the Isbister people could possibly be a part of this dispersion.
The human bones discovered in the Isbister Chambered Tomb reveal that these people experienced energetic lives of health, but also encountered many of the injuries and diseases that afflict contemporary society.
The authors wish to thank John J. Gary, D.D.S., Edward F. Harris, Ph.D., Glenn T. Hart, DDS, Denis Lynch, DDS, Ph.D., Carole L. Schroeder, B.S., and James F. Simon, DDS for their suggestions and comments given during the development of this article.
alveolar bone: the portion of the maxilla or mandible that forms the dental arch and serves as a bony support for the teeth.
articulations: the place of union or junction between two or more bones of the skeleton.
atlas: the name of the first cervical vertebrae supporting the skull or head.
carious lesion: an area of tooth decay resulting in an alteration in the continuity of tooth structure.
facet: a small smooth flat surface on a bone or tooth.
foramen magnum: a large, oval opening in the inferior and anterior part of the occipital bone. It serves as a communication between the cranial cavity and the vertebral canal.
impaction: the condition in which the eruption of a tooth is prevented because it is blocked by a physical barrier or another tooth.
occipital condyle: one of the two oval bony processes adjacent to the foramen magnum in the occipital bone that articulate with the atlas.
occlusal surfaces: the main chewing surfaces of the posterior teeth.
palatal lesion: a pathologic disturbance of the hard or soft tissues that separate the oral cavity from the nasal cavity.
periapical abscess: an inflammation of the tissues surrounding the root tip of a tooth and characterized by a local accumulation of pus. It is generally a sequela of tooth pulp death.
periodontal disease: disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth which may lead to gum recession or shrinkage and loss of alveolar bone.
shovel-shaped maxillary central incisor: an unusual condition of the inside of an upper front tooth where the marginal ridges and cingulum are larger than normal.
suture: an articulation in which two contiguous bones of the skull are united by intervening periosteum.
temporomandibular joint: one of the two joints between the temporal bone of the cranium and a condyle of the mandible. The joint is enclosed in an articular capsule and its surface is lined with fibrocartilage.
Fraser, David. 1983. Land and society in Neolithic Orkney, Part 1, pp. 14 and 125. BAR British Series 117(i). B.A.R. Oxford.
Hedges, John W. 1998. A guide to Isbister chambered tomb and Liddle burnt mound, South Ronaldsay, Orkney, p. 12. Information Press, Oxford.
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Henshall, Audrey Shore. 1963. The chambered tombs of Scotland. Volume One, pp. 205207. Edinburgh University Press: Edinburgh.
Noonan, Damien. 2000. Castles and ancient monuments of Scotland, p. 171. Welcome Rain Publishers, New York.
Renfrew, Colin. 1979. Investigations in Orkney, pp. 50, 166168, and 226. The Society of Antiquaries of London, Thames and Hudson, Ltd., London.
Ritchie, Anna and Graham. 1978. The ancient monuments of Orkney, pp. 612. Her Majestys Stationery Office, Edinburgh.
Thom, Alexander. 1971. Megalithic lunar observatories, pp. 911. Oxford University Press, London.
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Nice shot by Teague, but Horrible defense on both plays by the Cavs. How do you leave a hot hand open Twice in the most critical moments? Damn shame how sorry the East is because teams like this. The number 3 seed Hawks are only 3 games above .500 and have only beaten 1 team above .500 this whole season. I'll just rest my eyes until the ECF, however, i do think the Hawks will give a team like the Pacers a good round if they face each other. Miami will run over the Hawks regardless of their stats..when u play teams like the Bobcats and Wizards every other night, you're bound to get great offensive stats.
Video: Hawks' Jeff Teague hits double OT buzzer-beater to down Cavaliers
Jeff Teague knocked down a buzzer-beating jumper to lift the Hawks to a 127-125 double overtime victory over the Cavaliers in Atlanta on Thursday.
With less than 10 seconds remaining on the clock, Teague used a screen from Paul Millsap at the top of the arc to catch Cleveland in a defensive switch. Sizing up Tristan Thompson, Teague faked as if he was going to drive to his left before slamming on the brakes and pulling up for an 18-foot jumper. He got a clean look and the shot rattled in at the buzzer after taking a high bounce on the rim and hitting off the backboard.
Teague finished with a team-high 34 points (on 14-for-24 shooting), 14 assists, three rebounds and three steals in 49 minutes. He also forced the second overtime period by knocking down a long three-pointer.
Millsap added 20 points (on 9-for-17 shooting) and 11 rebounds in 48 minutes for Atlanta.
Kyrie Irving finished with a game-high 40 points (on 17-for-33 shooting), nine assists and four steals in 45 minutes for the Cavaliers. Tristan Thompson added 22 points (on 8-for-13 shooting) and six rebounds in 47 minutes a losing effort.
Atlanta improved to 16-13 with the win; Cleveland dropped to 10-18 with the loss.


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After 12 weeks of NFL action the playoff picture is beginning to get clearer, the haves and have nots are starting to separate themselves, and the phenomenal individual performances continue to pile up. Here are my Thoughts on the NFL this week...
The NFL is truly the greatest sports league in the world, and I really hope people don't screw it up. Here are my thoughts from the last week of NFL action, and be sure to leave a few of your own in the comment section.
Regardless of who is hired by Phil Emery to be the new Bears' Head Coach, they need to bring back Rod Marinelli to run his defense.
Bears should extend Lovie Smith: Who'd you rather have? Come check out part 2 in our 3 part Lovie series.
How do you ruin a franchise QB? See; Chicago Bears 2009. Jay Cutler needs better coaching.
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Warroad Woman Left Voiceless After Rare TumorFARGO – What Kirstin Flick thought was a common sore throat turned out to be a rare tumor.
By: Wendy Reuer, Forum Communications
FARGO – What Kirstin Flick thought was a common sore throat turned out to be a rare tumor.
So rare that doctors have said she may be the only person in the world to have it.
On Nov. 4, then 19-year-old Flick visited a Fargo ear nose and throat specialist, who found that her throat irritation and difficulty swallowing was being caused by a mass at the back of her throat, near her vocal chords. She needed surgery immediately.
Doctors removed most of the tumor but found the mass was a cancerous tumor called synovial sarcoma, which had wrapped around her voice box.
Flick was referred to a specialist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Synovial sarcomas are considered somewhat rare tumors in the medical field, and doctors there had never heard of one attaching to the voice box.
"(Sarcomas) occur mostly in the arms and legs, and treatment is generally amputation in those cases," Flick said.
Synovial sarcomas are very aggressive and do not respond to treatment.
"Really, my only option was to remove the tumor completely, which meant removing my larynx," Flick said. "So, I had six days between the news and the surgery because I already had two surgeries trying to get the tumor removed. They were afraid it would spread."
In three weeks, Flick had undergone three surgeries.
Today, Flick is back to her home in Fargo and cancer free. But, she must breathe through a hole at the base of her neck, called a stoma, and speak through voice prosthesis.
Flick spoke to The Forum on Friday through text messages as she is still getting used to the stoma and prosthesis. She sometimes swallows a lot of air through the soma, which can make her nauseated from speaking.
Before the laryngectomy, Flick was a full-time college student and worked full time as a certified nursing assistant. She plans to return to Minnesota State Community and Technical College in the summer for nursing.
"I've always wanted to help people. I actually surprised myself at how much I enjoyed being a CNA," she said. "Being thanked for making someone's day just because you made them smile is undoubtedly one of the best feelings."
The Warroad, Minn., native said her scar is healing well and she is feeling more and more like herself, but public outings are still a challenge.
"I'm still sensitive when people blatantly stare at me in public and that sort of thing," Flick said.
Although she has had to slow down, Flick said she isn't stopping. "Adjusting to the talking has its ups and downs just like all learning, I suppose. The body is extremely adaptable."
It is Flick's adaptability that has been impressive to her partner, Morgan Grumley.
Grumley, whom Flick credits for aiding in her recovery, said Flick has become an even stronger person since the surgeries.
"She's had to fight so hard just to stay alive," Grumley said. "She's a different person now. She's a better person. She's doing much better than I ever thought she would. She's happy and she's stable, and she's cancer free."
Grumley has organized a fundraiser for Flick next month in hopes of raising money to help with Flick's medical bills as well as her education in the future.
Grumley said she doubts Flick will be able to return to working and attending school full time like before.
The fundraiser will be held Thursday Feb. 3 at the West Fargo VFW at 308, Sheyenne Street.
Donations can also be made at any Gate City bank to the Kirstin Flick Benefit Fund.
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What: Benefit for Kirstin Flick
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Where: West Fargo VFW
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Tests recently completed at Oklahoma State University confirm the bees were the aggressive hybrids, said Carol Sutherland, a bee expert at New Mexico State University.
The bees attacked the crew on July 18 as workers were removing a dead cottonwood tree at the historic Alameda House, according to a report in the Las Cruces Sun-News (http://bit.ly/V9QNAc). Authorities shut down a section of nearby Alameda Boulevard and nearby residents were urged to stay indoors until the bees settled down.
Two workers were hospitalized. A 52-year-old man sustained numerous stings and was originally in critical condition but recovered. A second worker was treated and released from a hospital.
European bees were brought to New Mexico in the 1500s with the earliest Spanish settlers, Africanized honey bees didn't arrive until much later, according to information from NMSU. The first colony was discovered in Hidalgo County in 1993 by a rancher. By 2009, nearly all New Mexico counties were confirmed to have them, according to the publication.
The aggressive variety of bees spread northward from South America, where they were introduced in the 1950s in Brazil.
Sutherland said Africanized bees tend to have unpredictable behavior. They don't always attack people, but sometimes they do. Anderson noted that the bees are here to stay.
"We are going to have to have precautions forever now, since they've already made it in here," he said.
Sutherland said the hazard of Africanized honey bees stems from the intensity of the attack. They tend to pursue a victim more relentlessly and in greater numbers than their counterparts, European honey bees.
The venom of Africanized bees isn't more potent than other bees, but, because they sting in greater numbers, the overall amount can overwhelm a person's body. For people who are allergic, even a single sting from a European bee can cause serious problems, Anderson said.
The two types of bees have a similar physical appearance, and genetic testing is the best way to tell them apart.
But Africanized bees can establish colonies in a variety of crevices, Anderson said. Hollows within rock walls and dead trees attract them. Water meter cavities, too, can be a haven.
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5 Great Gray Bathrooms
• 2 A super-soft dove gray paint, matched with white accessories and gauzy curtains, creates an airy, calming space. Photo from This Old House.
• 3 The gray paint in this bathroom from Country Living veers toward taupe. We love how it extends to the ceiling, creating a cozy feel, and the warm golden floor brings out the warmth in the gray. A lush green plant also adds a beautiful vibrant pop.
• 4 Gray marble extending up a bathroom wall feels a bit more modern and austere, but also luxurious. Love the floating vanity and the red-tinged mosaic border in the shower. From Style at Home.
• 5 Moroccan tile can sometimes feel a bit flashy or overbearing in bright color, but this gray decorative tile is chic and exotic. Love it paired with the putty-colored paint. From I Suwannee.
Thinking you might try this bathroom color at home? Here's some more gray bathroom inspiration from our archives:
• Gray Bathrooms
• A Green and Gray Moroccan Dream Bathroom
• Modern Silver and Gray Bathrooms
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oooh! 1st & 4th are my favs- we almost bought a house with a STUNNING grey bath, but someone got to it before us!
Yup, that Heath tile is really beautiful!
I hope my new Heath backsplash turns out as nicely!
#3 is pure love for me.
Glad to see this feature, very timely! My renovation palette is all black and white and grey, and I'd really really love to have a grey butcher (subway) tile in the bathroom. The paint colour in number 3 would be great throughout the house too, it's the right sort of depth.
Wow, #3 makes me swoon. Grey, black & white, but warm. It's changing my kitchen plans...
I hope this gray trend stays and doesn't become outdated like the avocado green, because I am loving it.
Its really beautiful.
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oooh #3 and #4. the bathroom in our house has a cutesy pine tree wallpaper. not my style, but not as bad as the country hearts all over the place. this makes me want to change it all right now!
Love gray in the bathroom. It combines great with white, looking fresh, clean and airy. For me I'd need the white to predominate to keep it that way. These are great examples, very inspiring! No. 2 is my fave, because of all that light!
Do you know the paint color in #2?
That is awesome. I am currently displaced from my wife's and my master bedroom as we are redoing our master bath and we also picked grey 2x18 tile and a marble subway tile floor in a herringbone pattern. We have been saving up for a year to do this and we are only a week or so away from being able to use it. BTW we also specked the new kohler brushed gold fixture throughout!!! i am so excited!
Well wouldn't ya know I am about to redo my bathroom in gray. How timely!
The second bathroom is absolutely gorgeous!! Just a hint of gray with all that white is a perfect combination.