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Officials Blame Mineral Overdose in Horse Deaths
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Florida officials say a mineral overdose is the probable cause of death for 21 polo horses that fell ill as they prepared for a championship match earlier this month.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said Tuesday the animals likely overdosed on selenium, a common mineral that can be toxic in high doses.
The horses from the Venezuelan-owned Lechuza Caracas team began collapsing as they were unloaded from trailers at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington.
Some died at the scene, others hours later.
All 21 horses were dead by the next day.
The toxicology results say the animals had "significantly increased selenium levels."
Necropsies previously revealed bleeding in the horses' lungs.
Selenium - poison or miracle?
June 9, 2002
by Robin Marshall
Is selenium a poison, or a miracle benefit? The answer depends on your use of it - too much or too little is a problem.
Selenium (Se) was deemed an essential nutrient only in 1957, but was discovered in 1817. Before that, explorer Marco Polo referred in his journals to "a poisonous plant ... which if eaten by (horses) has the effect of causing the hoofs of the animal to drop off." What Marco Polo found in the 13th century is now thought to be a plant known as a selenium accumulator, which stores toxic amounts of selenium.
Such plants are not thought to exist in New Zealand, but are prevalent in the range areas of the north-central United States, and one, Morinda reticulata, is reported in some areas of Queensland.
Scientists at the University of Wyoming discovered that most plants - even those on soils containing selenium - contained 10 parts per million or less of selenium, whereas a selenium level of 14,990 ppm was found in a sample of Astragalus racemosus, which is a selenium accumulator.
In New Zealand, toxicity is caused by overdosing, or by using more than one selenised product at a time. Symptoms of selenium toxicity include abnormal movement, dark watery diarrhoea, high temperature, weak and rapid pulse, laboured respiration, bloating and abdominal pain, pale and blue mucous membranes, and dilated pupils. Most animals with selenium toxicity are found dead, and there is no antidote for those found alive.
Selenium deficiency can lead to White Muscle Disease, which causes degeneration of the skeletal muscles, stiff gait, and other problems.
Veterinarians spoken to about selenium toxicity and deficiency were reluctant to give precise figures of the recommended levels of supplementation, because of area and farm variations in the levels. Some studies report that a third of New Zealand soils are selenium deficient.
A North Canterbury veterinarian, who did not wish to be named, said the level of supplementation needed depended on blood and liver levels. "It is not something that you can extrapolate to all farms - it is an individual farm and an individual animal problem, so you need to determine what the selenium status is before you start supplementing, and the status of the plants, as the selenium is coming up from the soil. You first need to determine that there is a deficiency, then go with a supplementation programme based on that."
He pointed to the latest NZ Veterinary Association update, which has reported animal deaths from selenium toxicity, caused by double dosing. The NZVA reported several pockets of deaths in younger and older animals.
Labnet Invermay's report for May 2002 ascertained that low selenium levels were diagnosed as causing ill-thrift in four groups of yearling cattle, and six herds were found through blood testing to have selenium deficiency.
The North Canterbrury veterinarian says three or four blood or liver samples can be used to determine the level or the herd or flock. "In dairy cattle we'll go to, say, a 400-cow herd and take three samples, and that will give us a good idea about the status of that herd."
Delivery methods of selenium depend on the management of the farm: "For animals that are handled daily, such as dairy cattle, selenium can be added to the drench so that they get a daily dose. The level will depend on the deficiency." In one case, a 1ml daily dose of a 0.5 per cent solution was given on one North Island farm.
Beef herds can be supplemented with slow release bullets in the rumen, which last from nine months to a year.
Injections can also be given. "Often selenium is combined with a Vitamin B12 injection. Selenised prils on the ground give a 12-month level of selenium, "but you've got to be careful not to use any other selenised product without consulting a vet," he said.
Farmers should also be aware that some drenches contain selenium, so care must be taken when using a selanised vitamin B12 injection in conjunction with drenching.
Horses and selenium are a hot topic after the recent case of a North Island racehorse trainer who was found to have several horses in his care with selenium toxicity. The horses have difficulty in moving, and in come cases their hooves appear to be coming off.
A Christchurch horse veterinarian, who also did not wish to be named, said that selenium was dispensed only to clients of the clinic, and in cases where the vets had seen the property and were aware of the situation of the horses. "There are basic guidelines for feeding selenium, but everyone's situation is different," he says.
"Racehorses who are in stables usually get specially balanced feeds with selenium in it. If the trainer is feeding only chaff and grain then they'd probably be supplementing with selenium, but if they're feeding a complete feed they would not be. It also depends on how much work the horse is doing and what situation they're in."
In cases where horses are turned out on grass, with no extra feed "some sort of supplementation is advisable, certainly in the Canterbury area, as it is renowned to be selenium deficient. But, again, it's an area thing. And some people may be on a farm and they know they're putting selenium on the pasture, so they don't necessarily need to be supplementing the horses."
He advised horses owners to talk to their vet for recommendations. "There are so many varied ways in which people feed their horses, that you can't give a general guideline. The situation would be different for a lifestyle block compared to a high-country farm, where they're putting a lot of selenium on their pasture, whereas on a lifestyle block maybe they don't. These different properties have all got different aspects that need to be looked at."
Recommended nutritional requirements:
Dairy cattle 0.3 mg/kg
Beef cattle 0.2 mg/kg.
Sheep 0.10 - 0.20 mg/kg
Pigs 0.10 - 0.30 mg/kg.
Horses 0.10 mg/kg
Poultry varies with age but 0.10 mg/kg for 6 weeks old +
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Tonight was the night we've been waiting for on Snooki & JWOWW, or at least almost the night. While there was the whole fake "dry run" labor they did for practice and laughs, that was followed much sooner than expected by the real deal -- Snooki was in labor.
Like plenty of first-time moms, she wasn't quite sure it was actual labor. Her mucus plug fell out, and then she started leaking, but there was no big gush of water. She and Jionni tried to stay calm, and they did some breathing exercises. But they were flat-out terrified ... just like most first-time parents are.
And hers was not one of those quick-and-easy labors either. Rather it was one of those long, drawn-out ones in which they send you home to kill time. "Lorenzo is definitely pissing me off," she said. "He's still like chilling in my womb, and I don't know why he doesn't want to come out."
She was in labor for more than 24 hours, and while she looked fabulous in her leopard-print gown and glammed-up makeup, she was truly scared.
A lot of her ditzy and outlandish behavior on Jersey Shore over the years has seemed to be done a bit for show to play her Snooki role, but when you're in labor and about to give birth, there's really no faking things. She was legitimately worried that she had to poop (which a lot of women are) even though the doctor kept reassuring her it was just the baby. And though there were no real complications, she was frightened in general.
"I'm scared," she kept saying. While Jionni was trying to be strong, you could tell he was too. The epidural seemed to help a little, but not much.
Roger and Jenni were there for much of it, and were sweet enough to put together some temporary baby furniture for them since their real stuff hadn't come yet. But in the end, when it was time for Lorenzo to finally make his entrance, it was just Snooki and Jionni waiting to meet their son.
Of course they cut off the episode just before that happened, so they can drag it out one more week. UGH! But as tough as the wait to finally see Lorenzo's entrance into the world has been for viewers, the wait was definitely even tougher for Snooki and Jionni.
Were you surprised by how scared Snooki was?
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TritiumAdvisors needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 3 designs submitted by 2 freelance designers.
our company is simple, we let users get free stuff for filling out advertiser offers (free trials, surveys, etc)
looking for a clean layout similar to http://www.Loladex.com (our application is on Facebook) and is called (Get Real Gifts). not sure if screenshots are necessary or not (up to the designer)
we also want to design a blog site
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Industry vet Teasdale founds indie studio No Goblin
Veteran designer Dan Teasdale has formed No Goblin, a new indie studio that will focus on original mechanic-driven video games."
The No Goblin's official site(viaJoystiq)revealsthe studio will work on original IP that make an effort to avoid sci-fi and fantasy tropes.
The developer's first title will launch for PC and the PS4 in the first half of 2014, and promies to contain "no guns, bows, lasers, laserbows or bowguns."
The studio is currently made up of Teasdale, who handles the roles of CEO and creative director, and an unidentified senior designer and artist who goes by the alias Panzer.
Teasdale previously worked at Rock Band developer Harmonix and indie studio Twisted Pixel – responsible for titles such as 'Splosion Man, Ms. 'Splosion Man and The Gunstringer.


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2013: One of MIT's top receivers as a sophomore … Academic All-NEFC … started all nine games for the Engineers … led the team with 615 receiving yards and four TD receptions … second on the squad with 41 catches … led MIT with a 26.7 average on kick returns … finished fifth in the conference in receiving yards per game and eighth in receptions per game … six catches in the season opener at Pomona-Pitzer (9/7) for 103 yards … three grabs for 53 yards at Becker (9/14) … first reception TD of the season against Curry (10/5) … six catches for 81 yards and a score against Nichols (10/18) … also ran six times for 33 yards against the Bison … career-high nine receptions for 90 yards at Western New England (10/26) … four catches for 98 yards and a score against Endicott (11/2) … score came on a season-long 50-yard play against the Gulls … returned three kicks for 108 yards against Maine Maritime (11/9) … six receptions for 108 yards and a score at Coast Guard (11/16).
2012: Solid freshman season at receiver … played in six games … fourth on the team with 11 catches for 100 yards … one catch for 12 yards in his collegiate debut against Becker (9/8) … three catches against Coast Guard (9/15) … three more grabs at Nichols for a season-high 41 yards … career best four receptions at Endicott (11/3) for 35 yards.
Off The Field at MIT: Majoring in computer science and engineering … UROP with Spoken Language Systems in CSAIL.
High School: A 2012 graduate of St. Louis Priory High School … three-time all-conference selection in football … twice named to the all-state team … lettered in football, basketball, track and golf … all-conference pick in basketball … captain of the football and basketball teams … First Honor … student government president … St. Louis Post Dispatch Scholar-Athlete … AP Scholar with Honors … I Dare You Leadership Award.


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Practice Tests Are Your Best Friends
Believe it or not, the SAT II Chemistry test has some redeeming qualities. One of them is reliability. The test doesn't change much from year to year. While individual questions will never repeat from test to test, the topics that are covered and the way in which they're covered will remain constant.
This constancy can be of great benefit to you as you study for the test. To show how you can use the similarity between different versions of the SAT II Chemistry to your advantage, we provide a case study.


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This activity asks you to collect information about the birds you see in the garden. Are there patterns in the data or do the birds seem to visit randomly?
An investigation that gives you the opportunity to make and justify predictions.
How many shapes can you build from three red and two green cubes? Can you use what you've found out to predict the number for four red and two green?
These caterpillars have 16 parts. What different shapes do they make if each part lies in the small squares of a 4 by 4 square?
Explore the different tunes you can make with these five gourds. What are the similarities and differences between the two tunes you are given?
All types of mathematical problems serve a useful purpose in mathematics teaching, but different types of problem will achieve different learning objectives. In generalmore open-ended problems have. . . .
What is the smallest number of tiles needed to tile this patio? Can you investigate patios of different sizes?
In this article for teachers, Bernard gives an example of taking an initial activity and getting questions going that lead to other explorations.
I cut this square into two different shapes. What can you say about the relationship between them?
48 is called an abundant number because it is less than the sum of its factors (without itself). Can you find some more abundant numbers?
If the answer's 2010, what could the question be?
This article for teachers suggests ideas for activities built around 10 and 2010.
Follow the directions for circling numbers in the matrix. Add all the circled numbers together. Note your answer. Try again with a different starting number. What do you notice?
Using different numbers of sticks, how many different triangles are you able to make? Can you make any rules about the numbers of sticks that make the most triangles?
Can you find ways of joining cubes together so that 28 faces are visible?
Is there a best way to stack cans? What do different supermarkets do? How high can you safely stack the cans?
How many different ways can you find of fitting five hexagons together? How will you know you have found all the ways?
Here is your chance to investigate the number 28 using shapes, cubes ... in fact anything at all.
What do these two triangles have in common? How are they related?
This challenge involves calculating the number of candles needed on birthday cakes. It is an opportunity to explore numbers and discover new things.
Investigate what happens when you add house numbers along a street in different ways.
An activity making various patterns with 2 x 1 rectangular tiles.
Explore ways of colouring this set of triangles. Can you make symmetrical patterns?
In this investigation, you must try to make houses using cubes. If the base must not spill over 4 squares and you have 7 cubes which stand for 7 rooms, what different designs can you come up with?
In my local town there are three supermarkets which each has a special deal on some products. If you bought all your shopping in one shop, where would be the cheapest?
How many different shaped boxes can you design for 36 sweets in one layer? Can you arrange the sweets so that no sweets of the same colour are next to each other in any direction?
Sort the houses in my street into different groups. Can you do it in any other ways?
This problem is based on the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin. Investigate the different numbers of people and rats there could have been if you know how many legs there are altogether!
Try continuing these patterns made from triangles. Can you create your own repeating pattern?
Vincent and Tara are making triangles with the class construction set. They have a pile of strips of different lengths. How many different triangles can they make?
In this investigation, you are challenged to make mobile phone numbers which are easy to remember. What happens if you make a sequence adding 2 each time?
What is the largest cuboid you can wrap in an A3 sheet of paper?
Use the interactivity to investigate what kinds of triangles can be drawn on peg boards with different numbers of pegs.
What is the smallest cuboid that you can put in this box so that you cannot fit another that's the same into it?
The red ring is inside the blue ring in this picture. Can you rearrange the rings in different ways? Perhaps you can overlap them or put one outside another?
Can you continue this pattern of triangles and begin to predict how many sticks are used for each new "layer"?
Can you find out how the 6-triangle shape is transformed in these tessellations? Will the tessellations go on for ever? Why or why not?
Explore Alex's number plumber. What questions would you like to ask? Don't forget to keep visiting NRICH projects site for the latest developments and questions.
In this challenge, you will work in a group to investigate circular fences enclosing trees that are planted in square or triangular arrangements.
This tricky challenge asks you to find ways of going across rectangles, going through exactly ten squares.
Which way of flipping over and/or turning this grid will give you the highest total? You'll need to imagine where the numbers will go in this tricky task!
How many tiles do we need to tile these patios?
This problem is intended to get children to look really hard at something they will see many times in the next few months.
A group of children are discussing the height of a tall tree. How would you go about finding out its height?
This challenging activity involves finding different ways to distribute fifteen items among four sets, when the sets must include three, four, five and six items.
Take a look at these data collected by children in 1986 as part of the Domesday Project. What do they tell you? What do you think about the way they are presented?
Why does the tower look a different size in each of these pictures?
In how many ways can you stack these rods, following the rules?
How will you decide which way of flipping over and/or turning the grid will give you the highest total?
Explore Alex's number plumber. What questions would you like to ask? What do you think is happening to the numbers?


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Former Yahoo Employee Regrets How Yahoo Patented His Work
from the this-is-how-it-happens dept
Former Yahoo employee Andy Baio reacted to the news of Yahoo's stupid patent lawsuit against Facebook the way much of the internet world did: with pure disdain. But, in his case, it's personal. Even though (thankfully) none of the patents with his name on them are in this particular suit, he knows that Yahoo has four patents with his name on them... and he very much regrets going along with the effort to patent things. He talks about how after Yahoo acquired his startup Upcoming.org, they asked him to get patenting.
He insists that he'll never let that happen again, but it's a good lesson for others. Those who claim that they're only getting patents for defensive purposes have to recognize that those patents may not always be under benevolent control. You are creating a weapon -- a potentially broadly powerful and destructive weapon. And while you can hope it won't be used, that's rarely your choice in the long run.
After we moved in, we were asked to file patents for anything and everything we'd invented while working on Upcoming.org. Every Yahoo employee was encouraged to participate in their "Patent Incentive Program," with sizable bonuses issued to everyone who took the time to apply.
Now, I've always hated the idea of software patents. But Yahoo assured us that their patent portfolio was a precautionary measure, to defend against patent trolls and others who might try to attack Yahoo with their own holdings. It was a cold war, stockpiling patents instead of nuclear arms, and every company in the valley had a bunker full of them.
Against my better judgement, I sat in a conference room with my co-founders and a couple of patent attorneys and told them what we'd created. They took notes and created nonsensical documents that I still can't make sense of. In all, I helped Yahoo file eight patent applications.
Years after I left I discovered to my dismay that four of them were granted by the U.S. Patent and Trade Office.
I thought I was giving them a shield, but turns out I gave them a missile with my name permanently engraved on it.
The scary part is that even the most innocuous patent can be used to crush another's creativity. One of the patents I co-invented is so abstract, it could not only cover Facebook's News Feed, but virtually any activity feed. It puts into very sharp focus the trouble with software patents: Purposefully vague wording invites broad interpretation.This is the world we live in... and it's a big, big problem for innovation.


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2009-05-13 / Events & Calendar
Babylon High School Class of 1959 reunion July, 2009
The Babylon High School Class of 1959 will be holding its 50th reunion. There will be a tour of the high school on Friday afternoon and the dinner will be held that evening at the Irish Coffee Pub in Islip on July 12. A barbecue will be held on Sat., July 18 at the Babylon Village Pool.
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Style # 199898
With sexy sheer paneling, lace insets and a body-defining fit, this bebe jumpsuit is sure to be an after-dark go-to. Offers a soft lightweight stretch, exposed back zipper and padded bust. Try it with a metallic heel and duster earrings for a party look. Center back to waist: Rise: 10"/25 cm. Inseam: 29"/74 cm. Leg opening: 9"/23 cm.
- 70% rayon, 25% nylon, 5% spandex
- Dry clean
- Imported
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a US size S
Lace Panel Jumpsuit - bebe Addiction is rated out of 5 by 8.
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Date published: 2012-12-22
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Date published: 2012-12-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by Kewilkinson from Sexy, sexy, sexy This outfit was something that I had never worn anything like before. I felt so confident, sexy and totally got attention wearing. The overall quality of outfit was amazing!!Highly recommend this outfit for going out dancing in!!!
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Rated 5 out of 5 by hot bebe lover from Head turner "It's definelty a head turner. The panels under the lace have a metallic sheen to them that adds to the jumpsuit. It fits true to size. The cups are a little small since I'm a 36 DD, but optional straps are provided and the do offer more support. Overall I'm in love with it..."
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Style # 220102
Sexy up your summer wardrobe with this bebe romper, featuring slits at sleeves, wrapped front design and waist-cinching self-tie. Made out of super-soft lightweight fabric. Achieve a legs-for-days look by teaming it with your highest pair of sandals!
- 92% rayon, 8% spandex
- Center back to waist:14" (36 cm)
- Rise: 11" (28 cm)
- Inseam: 3" (8 cm)
- Leg opening: 22" (56 cm)
- Hand wash according to care label
- Imported
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a US size S
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Rated 5 out of 5 by rikony2 from My first romper I ever fall in love I never liked romper just simply could not find the right one fits me and also look nice. But this is the one and I am so glad i tried on. Simple,elegant and sexy all together. I tried M,S,XS but S fits the best. Sometimes I have to go for M depends on dresses but this one fits top part big and bottom part small. Bottom is lined and nice. I prefer to be thicker material but thick enough and soft. Good enough quality. The length is just enough to cover my cellulite.You really have to try it on to see if you like it!!
Date published: 2013-07-29
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Sacramento Kings general manager Vlade Divac insisted Dave Joerger had the team's "full support" amid reports the coach could be on his way out.
According to a Yahoo Sports report, Sacramento's front office is not happy with how Joerger is distributing minutes this season, especially when it comes to the team's young players.
The Kings are off to a surprising start this season as they are 8-8 and much of that has been down to Joerger's insistence on playing Buddy Hield, Willie Cauley-Stein and Nemanja Bjelica.
In a statement in response to the report, Divac said: "Dave has our full support and confidence.
"We continue to work together to develop our young core and compete."
Joerger's contract runs through the 2019-20 season. He took over for George Karl in 2016. The Kings have had five coaches in the last six years.
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PV - Auditing Experience Essential
- Recruiter
- Real Staffing
- Location
- South East England
- Salary
- £35 - £38 per hour
- Posted
- 21 Feb 2013
- Closes
- 21 Mar 2013
- Ref
- Contact
- Brown
- Sector
- Technology & New Media
- Function
- Research & Analysis
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
This Global Generics company urgently need a Senior PV Scientist to join their team, depiutising to the PV manager.
The individual will be deputising to the PV Manager and will have previous experience mentoring or training others.
The role is looking for someone who has been involved in MHRA audit and inspection. The successful candidate will have had strong exposure to this environment.
They do not necessarily need to have lead an inspection - but this would be highly advantageous.
The successful candidate will have Medical Information experience, and E2B reposting experience.
You will with a strong understanding of PSURs, not necessarily have created a PSUR themselves, but understand the submission process. Someone who can create a paper sub pack.
The essential part is leadership and mentoring experience. It is a small team and the Senior PV Scientist will be leading two people.
We need someone who can detail the main changes to legislation and explain the changes clearly.
The candidate must be strong in post-marketing PV rather than the clinical side.
The role will be deputising for the PV Manager and interacting with the EUPPV on a regular basis.
The person will also need to liaise with marketing/qa/ra teams.
The hourly rate for this role is circa £35-38 hour for initially 6 months.
This position would be ideal for someone who has previous expereince mentoring or training and is looking to move into a Deputy role.
If you are interested in this role please contact Jessica Warden-Brown on 0207 758 7322 and send an up to date CV for consideration.
To find out more about Real please visit www.realstaffing.com
To find out more about Real please visit www.realstaffing.com


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DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON LAUNCH NEW COLLECTION AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY ON iTUNES
Legendary Yellow Label Albums now Available Mastered for iTunes
Berlin, April 2, 2015 – Deutsche Grammophon presents a major worldwide campaign, offering a special 32-album selection of truly legendary recordings from the Deutsche Grammophon catalogue. A further 30 albums will be added to the selection later in the year.
All albums are available Mastered for iTunes, encoded from 24 Bit / 96 kHz high resolution masters, delivering music to listeners exactly the way the artist and recording engineer intended. 18 of these are brand new re-masters from their original analogue sources, exclusively produced for iTunes.
Featured artists include conductors such as Herbert von Karajan, Carlos Kleiber, Claudio Abbado and Gustavo Dudamel, pianists such as Emil Gilels, Martha Argerich, Maurizio Pollini and Hélène Grimaud, and instrumentalists and singers such as Anne-Sophie Mutter, Hilary Hahn and Anna Netrebko.
Universal critical acclaim is common to the carefully chosen albums. For example, BBC Music wrote of Mstislav Rostropovich's recording of Dvorak's Cello Concerto, with Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic: "Rostropovich's emotional and sonic power in this classic 1968 recording has never been bettered." Gramophone wrote of Gilel's Grieg's Lyric Pieces: "The Russian master brings these miniatures to life in performances full of palpable love for the music." And The Daily Telegraph said of Wilhelm Kempff's performances of Beethoven's Fourth and Fifth Piano Concertos: "If you own just one Beethoven concerto album, this should be it."
Deutsche Grammophon's Grammy-award winning Producer, Sid McLauchlan, commented on the high sound quality of Mastered for iTunes:
"We conducted a blind listening test in a studio, switching between our 24 Bit/96 kHz studio masters and Mastered for iTunes and found the differences astonishingly small. Nor did they fit into categories like "better" or "worse". It was more like: Is there ANY difference? The warmth, clarity and tonal qualities of the voices, instruments and their acoustic spaces were all there, as was that intangible: emotion. Our conclusion was that the differences were too small to be noticeable and we couldn't tell which one was which, nor which one was better than the other! – Mastered for iTunes is a definite win for the classical consumer."
18 brand-new titles, exclusively mastered for iTunes. Available now on iTunes: www.iTunes.com/deutschegrammophon.


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Planet Waves "E" Series HDMI Cable
Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?)
This HDMI ARC cable is perfect for my surround sound.
Item # 705HDMI04E | MFR # HDMI04E
This item is no longer available.
Planet Waves' "E" series HDMI cables make it easy to get an advanced cable that's exactly the right length for your application. "E" series cables provide full 1080p and 4K support up to a length of 15 feet. This is a "High Speed" cable design, and supports HDMI 1.4 and 2.0 features such as audio return channel, and Ethernet over HDMI.
Two of these locking clips are included to provide a more secure connection between the HDMI cable and your component.
To ensure reliable connections, Planet Waves includes a pair of their ingenious HDMILok locking clips, which securely lock the Planet Waves cable to any component with an HDMI lock screw. "E" series cables are extremely flexible, and are rated for in-wall installation.
This HDMI ARC cable is perfect for my surround sound.
Maikell, Bridgewater, NJ
Average Customer Review(s):
This HDMI ARC cable is perfect for my surround sound.
Great cables, plus they were on sale could not go wrong. Great fit the jack and I do see a better picture. love these cables.
Pros: Great fit flexible for the size
Cons: none
Replacement cables for ones provided by cable provider and truly an upgrade which I truly expected.
Pros: Well built and great quality.
As always with Crutchfield prompt and courteous service
I was surprised to see how flexible these cable are being that they are pretty thick. The picture quality is also much better than before.
Perfect for the job.
Works well, as intended.
Pros: Seems to be high a quality wire.
Cons: None.
Good quality
Great sound.
Work great.
How you say, plug and play.
Great HDMI cable... I needed a longer 7-foot cable to go from the television to the component stack, and this does the job!
Pros: Latest HDMI standard Compatible with 4K
great HDMI cable with the rubber shielding and plated ends, the addition of the cable locks make a secure connection, worth the money
Product has been outstanding for laptop to projector utilization.
Quality product
FINALLY got my home theater connected. The "E" series cable got the job done. Installation ran through wall w/o any issues (TV to H.T. R.) GREAT choice
Pros: "PERFECT" FIT
Cons: NONE
Cable was fine, locking clips were useless
Do not know what the two clips are for
Cons:Crutchfield response on 3/14/2017 Thanks for your review. Some TVs and A/V components have a lock screw near the HDMI input. The included HDMILok clips help secure the HDMI connection to these components.
Excelente compra.
Great cable. Great price.
Great cord. Seems to be built right so as not to tear in the future.
Works great to use with booking up my blu ray player to my tv.
These cables work great amazing difference in picture quality!
Working great so far!
I needed a longer HMDI cable to my AT&T Uverse box to my TV. I get a great picture and audio.
Very well built cables with a decent heft to them, thusly pulling down on the input HDMI ports. The cable supports that ship with the cables are great, but you need to be extremely careful with them during installation. The slots for the flat head screwdriver will shred if you're not careful (thus, the cost of one star), so proceed cautiously. I have purchased several of these, and will buy more.
Pros: Good build quality. 18GB speed. Ship with locks.
Cons: Screwdriver slots on locks are weak and will shred easily.
Great Cables for both in-wall and device to receiver. I love the secure connectors for the receiver end to prevent a loose connection. I have bought 3 so far.
Pros: in-wall Use; solid connections, great signal.
Quality product at a good price.
Love these hdmi cables. They feel of great quality. They come with adapters that secure there connection, that is an added bonus. Great price, great quality!
Pros: Great price, great quality
Cons: NONE
Way more better than adequate. Sensational flexibility
This is a very nice cable. It works great and is very affordable.
Pros: Great picture quality.
I needed high speed cables for my new television. The cables from my previous t.v were from Belkin and they were horrible as they would cause the t.v to loose sound requiring a reboot. I purchased the Planet Waves cables and they are incredible. Picture clarity and sound quality are excellent. I now use these cables on all my televisions, DVD players and now my Apple T.V. I couldn't be more satisfied.
Pros: Excellent throughput, excellent picture quality, no lag
Cons: None
Great value. Delivered very good 4K upscaling from my Denon to Samsung ks9000
Pros: Great value
Substantially beefier than the 10' cable. So far works as expected.
Pros: Sturdy cable - little chance of crimping the cable and ruining the cable.
Cons: Sturdy - makes it more difficult to position & roll up for storage.
Nice cable that seems to be well made. Tested and works at 4K on my system. The extra strain relief brackets are a nice touch.
Pros: Works with UHD 4K signals. Strain relief brackets included.
Great picture quality. Couldn't be happier and it was designed to be fit into the wall too.
Pros: Excellent for in wall installation.
Cons: None
great high quality cable.
Pros: great quality
Cons: a little pricey.
Excellent, solid, well built cable. Tried swapping it with my higher end cables and couldn't tell the difference. I purchased these for the game room I'm building since another kid left the nest. You can not go wrong with these cables.
Pros: Cost and quality!
Cons: None
High speed, gold plated connections, and they work like a champ. Everyone says to buy the cheapest possible cables, and maybe that works. But recalling how much better my old sound system sounded with gold plated connections, why not go 1st class on HDMI? I mean it's a 4K tv with a world class BluRay player and better-than-ordinary sound bar that might grow into an even better stereo home theater rig . . . Glad I chose these cables.
As advertised. Great quality and perfect for the in-wall installation
You can tell this cable is well built, the connectors are heavy duty and the shielding can take anything your walls or attic can trow at it! Ethernet/3D all work great, a bit too thick for tight bends/radius so if you need to turn a sharp corner make sure to order a 90 degree HDMI adapter!
Not all HDMI cables are the same. This is a good high speed HDMI cable that will handle all of todays standards including 4K UHD.
I had the standard red and white audio and sound plug ins on my Samsung 36" HDTV. After removing them and easily installing-within 5-minutes- Crutchfields HDMI cable I noticed a higher quality picture and sound. The HD was even more vivid and non HD programming seemed a little more clear. The sound was somewhat more refined also. This Cable was worth the money and time spent.
Pros: More enjoyable picture and sound and much less wiring in the back of the television.
Cons: No cons because of the simplistic way in which this one cable enhances the picture and sound.
Great cables. Nice to be able to order the cables in 1' incremental lengths, so you don't have bulky cables everywhere.
Pros: Good connection. Customizable lengths.
Works great, no complaints. I use it connect my AVR to my TV. The Crutchfield Advisor suggested this to me as a good value cable for my Marantz SR5010.
Pros: Works as advertised. Sturdy well-built cable
Cons: None
Well made cable, heavy, snug secure fit plugs, happy with purchase.
Pros: Appears to have improved picture quality.
Cons: None
Very heavy duty, well built cable
Pros: Well built. Heavy duty.
Cons: None that I can see
Great cable for the price... would recommend to anyone...
Pros: Sturdy.
great product, good price
The length of this cable is just too short for my equipment set up. That's my problem, but I think a little longer (say 1 meter) cable in the "included equipment" would be more in keeping with the Crutchfield Customer Satisfaction policy. Not a big deal, however.
Pros: The cable quality is fine, I'm sure.
Cons: I just can't use it.
Works great and the price is great
Excellent cable planet waves are always dependable.
Cory at Crutchfield recommended this brand to me even though I had selected a more expensive cable. He told me that given what I was looking for, this older brand works well. I am glad I followed his advice.
Pros: The 1 meter length is perfect for my tv and blu-ray player. I like the fact that this is an old and proven quality brand!
Cons: None that I have noticed.
Nice quality cable! Provides a great picture and sound. I bought 2!!!
Nice Heavy Duty Cable that provides a solid connection
Pros: Stated Avove
Cons: A little pricey, but good quality
Great cable, just the right length. This cable is thick but manageable for behind the TV. Crutchfield always delivers!
Brass is the only way to go
Pros: Tight connect brass is the best conductor i believe.
Cons: none
Excellent cable. The connection is tight (unlike the cheap cables I had) and the reception first-rate.
Pros: Great picture and sound; good connection.
Cons: None I can find.
Works great.
Pros: Hefty, Durable, Great Quality
Cons: pricey, be careful to know that certain lengths are one-directional
Quality Product
Cons: None
Does the job and then some. Excellent picture and sound quality.
Pros: Price is right. Video and sound quality is outstanding.
Cons: None
Works well
Pros: Did the job
Cons: None
This Planet Waves "E" HDMI cable is great, and a high quality cable, very well made. I especially like the locking options. I will be purchasing an extra cable to replace my other existing cables.
Pros: Easy to install! Great quality and reasonable price!
great high quality cable, very well made. Like the locking options if needed. I will replace current cables for living room Plasma setup in the future with this brand.
Cons: Cable is thick compared to others and a bit pricey.
The cable construction is excellent with a very durable look and feel to the outer sheath material. Also the cable strain relief design is very sturdy. For the price point of these cables when comparing to other sources such as big box retail stores i have never seen a cable kit that includes the "locking stays". Usually these would be an extra purchase.
Pros: Meets the need for high quality and high speed HDMI cable connections and the cables have a stylish design as well. The optional connector locking stays are a plus as well.
Cons: Can not think of any negatives.
Very high quality cable, works perfectly with DVD and TV's!
Pros: Flexible, well made cable.
Cons: None!
The cables are great quality and exactly what we needed to connecting our entertainment gear. I highly recommend the cables for you connection needs. They were a great price and the quality is excellent.
So far so good...great picture
Pros: So far so good...great picture
Cons: Cable is thick compared to other hdmi cables I've used.
it does what its supposed to do.
Works flawlessly with my 10 year old Panasonic plasma with look and feel of high quality product!
Pros: extra anchors/screws provided
Cons: none
Standard HDMI cable 10 feet long. So far it is fine but 1 week doesn't tell how it performs for the long haul.
A very high quality cable.
I paired this with my new Sony KDL 65S990A TV and Sony Home Theater System. I enjoy excellent picture and sound quality
Pros: Great value for the price
Cons: None
Well Made ,Works as described
Pros: Good construction
Cons: No cons
Unbelievable Price Picture And Sound quality much improved with the Planet Waves "E" HDMI cable. Connections are tight and secure.
Pros: Quality and Price
Cons: None
Excellent quality
Seems to be a quality cable at a decent cost. I haven't noticed any issues.
Pros: Quality and cost.
Cons: None noted.
good quality, heavy duty casing
I was very surprised with this cable, I had read/watched lots of content on the web and so many said just buy a cheap hdmi cable because you won't see any difference in the picture quality. Well I'm here to tell you there is a difference! I replaced a cheaper hdmi cable with the 6' Planet Waves E series cable and WOW what a difference. It's the first time I really had true HD on my tv. I had know idea what my tv could do till I purchased this cable. Highly recommend it.
I was pleased with these cables. They're nice and heavy without being stiff, and they're not ridiculously overpriced. I especially like the included clips. They make the connection similar to the monitor on a PC and keep the cable from becoming disconnected accidentally. I recommend them.
Seem to get excellent video & audio with this cable.
Pros: Quality cable.
Cons: None found
This cable performed flawlessly with imperceptible loss and the ability to transfer the highest data rates available to me. Strong clips included for secure positioning.
Pros: Information transfer ability Secure clips High quality material
Cons: None
Great sound and beefy
Pros: Sounds great with no connection problems
Cons: none that I can see
I bought a pair of these 15 ft. HDMI cables for my new 60 inch TV and BluRay player. I'm no expert on cables but there MUST be a reason these cables are so thick. I had purchased a pair of Sony cables at my local big box store but found I needed more length. I was also a little skeptical of the small diameter of the Sony cables. I checked on Crutchfield's site to see what they had and saw these. Well let me tell you, these puppies are thick. I'd say about a 1/2 inch diameter. The picture quality with these cables is phenomenal. If flexibility is an issue for you, you might want something else, but I find these work exceptionally well for me. I hadn't heard of this brand but I put my trust in Crutchfield to carry only quality items. I wasn't disappointed. A little pricey for my taste but I didn't want to skimp on picture quality. I would recommend these to others.
Pros: Seem well made and have serious heft.
Cons: Might not be flexible enough for some tight installations.
Awesome product!
Works great. Planet Wave E series HDMI cable.
Good quality and value.
Bought all new equipment updating to new 60 " 3D LED, Receiver and you name it. All connected by HDMI Cables
Pros: Really helps to simplify connections and reduce the rats nest of cables. The sound and video are great
Cons: no cons as far as I can see. Cables worked as advertised.
Quality cable. Works as it should.
Pros: Buying from Crutchfield. Very happy I bought my HD TV system with Bose sound here. Best customer service I have experienced on the web.
Cons: none
Its a cable. It works, enough said.
Pros: It works
Cons: none
Make sure to measure carefully before buying and allow for the needed bend to plug in. I had to adjust my equipment by about an inch in order to connect. The cable is a little stiff compared to the one it replaced, so try to allow for that. This replaced a perfectly fine cable, so I noticed no change in sound/picture quality, but it was a good step on the way to cable management.
Like the cable end locking feature
Pros: secure connection
Cons: none
The cable does exactly what its supposed to do...HDMI my giant TV to my DTV box...its a cable and fairly inexpensive. Buy one.
Great product, not sure how else to rate a cable, it did what it said it would do.
Great cable. Good price and flexible jacket. Don't get sold on expensive HDMI cables. HDMI cables are digital, they either work or they don't. This is a great cable for the price and works as advertised.
Pros: Price, gold plated connection, flexible jacket.
Cons: None
Super good cable for the money!!
Pros: Really good HDMI cable.
Cons: None.
Work great! Make sure to order the correct length for your set-up... various lengths are available
Seems to be a good cable. I have not had any problems with it. It seemed to be a little expensive
The cable I received was just as it was described in the ad and exactly what I needed. I have been duped a few times when ordering from other vendors when what was sent was lower quality or slightly different than the specs I needed.
Pros: Great product
Cons: None
Cable is working well. Installers did the work.
Pros: HD is good.
Great cable
I needed HDMI v1.4 speed cables for my new theater setup, so I got 5 of these (4 in 1 out) to run my devices. The supplied cable supports are brilliant. I tested everything connected to these and they are flawless.
Pros: HDMI v1.4 Cable supports for connecting to devices......awesome idea! very snug fit to inputs, very thick cabling as well.
Cons: I dont have enough equipment to use all my input slots
You get what you pay for with this cable. It is high quality.
Good HDMI cable at a really great price!
Pros: Great Price on an HDMI cable that supports 3-D.
Cons: none
I received an HDMI cable with my Cable Box but got no picture in the HDMI mode. In desperation went to Crutchfield and bought the Planet Wave HDMI cable and have had no problems since.
Pros: It worked.
Cons: Cost more then the free one I received with the cable box. which didn't work.
Not sure how to rate as not sure you could tell a differnce from one model to another but since they seem to work fine and Crutchfield has such good customer service I gave it a 5 star
It did was is support to do, better picture and sound
Pros: None
Cons: None
Works great. Highest quality and very flexible. Locks work well.
I choose 2 sets of Planet Waves "E" Series HDMI cables for my 3D TV for 2 reasons, they fit my mark on cast and they fit my requirement on quality!!! You don't have to go crazy on HDMI cables to get the performance you need, but you should be quality conscience, Planet Waves cables are an exceptional buy!!
Pros: Quality Made, Great Performance!
Cons: None
I decided to try this cable due to its inexpensive price. It replaced the outdated component cables I'd been using on my HD television. It has not only simplified my entertainment center's wiring, but also increased picture quality substantially.
Pros: Works like it should Inexpensive
Cons: None
When it comes to audio/video questions Crutchfield is the place to start ! there knowledgeable staff is always there to help ! When I place my order for this cable I knew I was getting the best service when the sales person wanted to save me money and not push for the most expensive cable out there and still get a very clear picture on my 60" Samsung! Thank you Crutchfield
Great cable - perfect length - easy hook-up. Good product at a good price.
Pros: Good product - good price
Cons: none
This cable does what it's supposed to do and it it has nice price. I have other more expensive HDMI cables and to be honest I see no difference between the quality of the audio and video quality between them and this Planet Waves E cable.
Pros: Quality of signal and price.
Cons: None so far.
Very well made and priced correctly!! Works like a charm.
Pros: well made and priced correctly
Cons: none
well built, and reasonable
Pros: well built, and reasonable
Cons: none
Good price and good product. I trusted the technician at Crutchfield when he suggested these so I went ahead and bought a few for the new system I purchased.
Pros: None
Cons: None
I'm sure there are much better cables out there, but for the price, this one is unbeatable.
Pros: Inexpensive.
Cons: None.
Quality made from Quality material. Fantatic HD vidio & audio streaming.I've bee using thewe cables for about 30 days every day & still amazed with the qualit.y
Cons: None
Best cable ever
Used this cable for satellite box. Good quality.
Pros: Value for money.
Works as advertised. No problems.
Pros: Gets the job done
Cons: None
Hooked up and now have a great picture.
Pros: Great price and lifetime warranty.
Cons: none
Good cable. Very convenient to get it with the equipment I ordered from Crutchfield. It was on sale, too!
Great cable, good value
Does the job with no hassles. Easy connection.
Pros: Seems to be perfect.
Cons: None,
Cable produces good quality picture and sound; I am pleased with this product.
Pros: Affordable; quality of picture and sound compatible with other cables costing twice as much; Overall please with the product
always a plus factor to discuss purchase before ordering and with Crutchfield associates for their advice concerning product installation..certainly made installing new samsung Bluray equipment simple and easy with his help...
Pros: Glad associate recommended cable, works fine
Cons: none
Can't beat them for the price!
Pros: Price
Cons: None
Price is right and picture is crystal clear. Can't go wrong with this cable.
Pros: Reasonable price.
Cons: None
Arrived quickly. Very good quality cable. Happy with my purchase. And shopping experience with Crutchfield
Pros: All good. I never left my home. I got a great quality product within a day or so and at a reasonable price.
Cons: None
I was leery about buying a cheaper HDMI cable since I have a 3D TV. I use this from my cable box to my receiver, and picture quality is great!
Pros: Great value and picture quality.
I was hesitant about purchasing these cords. I usually go with the Monster brand, but they can be extremely expensive, especially for cords this long. However, I am really pleased! 20ft ended up being too long, but the cables work great! The picture looks great weather I'm watching TV or a movie on Blu-ray. I am completely satisfied!
Pros: Picture looks good. Price was right.
Cons: Other than my own fault of getting them too long, the cords can be a bit stiff.
Planet Waves E Series HDMI Cable: HDMI 1.4 Cable: The Planet Waves E Series HDMI cable is a state-of-the-art digital video and multi-channel audio connecting cable. The Planet Waves HDMI cable is the perfect high-definition audio/video solution for connecting your HDMI compatible home theater components.
Note: Available lengths include - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 & 45 foot lengths.
HDMI 1.4 Standard: The Planet Waves E Series HDMI cable supports the HDMI 1.4 specification for high-speed transfer of audio/video signals. HDMI 1.4 offers support for 1080p, 4k, and 3D video; as well as ARC (Audio Return Channel) and Ethernet Channel function.
Note: In order to ensure correct signal transfer (up to 1080p), Planet Waves E-Series 30', 35', 40', and 45' HDMI cables incorporate an integrated circuit on the display end of the HDMI cable. This circuit enables the HDMI E Series cables to pass data streams over long distances while maintaining the HDMI signal integrity, clocking, and full data signal transfer.
Quality Construction: The Planet Waves E Series HDMI cable is made under strict manufacturing tolerances. The Planet Waves HDMI cable offers the following features.
In-Wall Rated: The Planet Waves HDMI cable is CM & CL2 (UL) rated for in-wall installations.
HDMI Locking Clip: The Planet Waves HDMI locking clip turns this Planet Waves HDMI cable into a locking HDMI cable. The Planet Waves HDMI locking clip provides a secure connection from the Planet Waves HDMI cable to your source components, as well as Planet Waves' Port Savers. This unique locking clip easily and securely locks the Planet Waves HDMI cable to any component with an HDMI lock screw, allowing for secure installations every time.
Note: Includes two HDMI locking clips and two receptacle nuts.
At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team. They verify what's in the box, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices.
I appreciate the fact that these cable are available in a variety of lengths to ensure a perfect marraige with all my units and my home theater system. [ Juan May 12, 2017 ]
The switcher was recommended by Jenny from the chat line and it will be nice to have a shorter HDMI connection. [ ngaire Apr 12, 2017 ]
I have been an "early adopter" of new technology and have been purchasing HDMI cables since they were first introduced to the market. It's good to see that you can get a good quality cable without spending a lot of money. I think it's especially important to do your homework as you move to a 4k video signal. These should fit the bill. [ David Feb 28, 2017 ]
I need one [ Elizabeth Feb 04, 2017 ]
right size [ Pedro Oct 25, 2016 ]
New equipment set-up [ Warren Oct 03, 2016 ]
OTHER CUSTOMERS REVIEW [ ENRIQUE May 23, 2016 ]
High quality with locking system [ Edward Apr 26, 2016 ]
Right size, good price [ Katherine Apr 21, 2016 ]
I needed a really short HDMI cable. [ Ronald Apr 18, 2016 ]
I needed one [ Wiliam Feb 21, 2016 ]
this is from an old order. I wish I had ordered a longer one. [ Gennaro Dec 08, 2015 ]
Reviews an price. [ Ronald Dale Feb 13, 2018 ]
Need HDR-compatible 4K HDMI cables for Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV [ EDSELL Oct 13, 2017 ]
the reviews were very helpful [ Julie Aug 14, 2017 ]
Cost & Length [ THOMAS Jun 19, 2017 ]
needed HDMI cables/ right length. [ Barry Jun 08, 2017 ]
None of the local suppliers have cables shorter than 4 feet [ David Apr 29, 2017 ]
Needed to update HDMI [ David Mar 03, 2017 ]
Reviews [ Lloyd Feb 07, 2017 ]
needed it [ WILLIAM F Jan 14, 2017 ]
This cable was available in the length I needed for the right price. [ Gene Nov 21, 2016 ]
Short enough to cleanup the cables behind my components, while future proofing for 4K. [ Guy Nov 19, 2016 ]
These cables are quite affordable, and work great so far. I like that they ship with a cable lock to secure them to the AVR. My entire system is now running these cables, and no handshake or noise issues at all. Great purchase, and I will buy more when I set up my second system. [ Jim Nov 15, 2016 ]
I wanted to make sure I would have a compatible HDMI cable between the TV and sound system. [ Marilyn Aug 10, 2016 ]
I hope it hooks my new player to my new reciever. [ DODSON MOTORS, Aug 03, 2016 ]
size [ Michael Jul 11, 2016 ]
price [ R Jun 21, 2016 ]
I have purchased several of these cables from Crutchfield, and I love them. Great build quality and the price is awesome. [ Jim Jun 12, 2018 ]
seemed like a good value, being on sale and all. hope they are good cables. [ MICHAEL May 15, 2018 ]
Price, reviews and end length. [ Lee May 04, 2018 ]
It appears to be a reasonably priced 1m HDMI cable. It was on sale and had excellent reviews. [ Richard Apr 25, 2018 ]
It was on sale for half price and I don't pay top dollar for cables. Waste of money! [ Justin Apr 20, 2018 ]
Seemed like a quality product for a good price with the $10 discount. [ D Apr 17, 2018 ]
Price [ William H. Mar 04, 2018 ]
Nice price break. [ Janne Mar 01, 2018 ]
I have used these cables several times, no problems with any - love the lengths they come in , basically custom fit . I always get the perfect length for the application, no excess wires hanging around . I've got a lot of gear so I don't want a big mess with all those wires....good stuff !! [ David Dec 12, 2017 ]
Recommended by adviser. [ Timothy Dean Nov 28, 2017 ]
Attempting to get best picture quality from Roku Premier to Vizio 4k HDR tv [ Adam Jul 03, 2017 ]
right length [ Roy Jun 23, 2017 ]
It was recommended at order time. [ ANDREW W Jun 20, 2017 ]
price was right [ James Jun 08, 2017 ]
GREAT HIGH SPEED CABLE AT THIS PRICE. [ MICHAEL T Jun 08, 2017 ]
"Mac" helped me make the decision. [ Cliff May 19, 2017 ]
Kristina suggested [ DANIEL W Apr 25, 2017 ]
Recommended by CJ [ ALISON Apr 12, 2017 ]
I AM FOLLOWING YOUR ADVISORS SUGGESTONS FOR FINISHING MY AUDIO/VISUAL BONUS ROOM. [ DALLAS Feb 02, 2017 ]
Perfect length for my plans. [ Robert Jan 24, 2017 ]
I'm upgrading my DirecTV receiver to 4K and need a high performance short cable between it and the receiver. [ P Jan 12, 2017 ]
One room the player is real close to the tv [ Joseph Jan 04, 2017 ]
good cables for the price ! [ BRUCE Dec 26, 2016 ]
Recommended for 4K [ L Myron Nov 24, 2016 ]
Good quality high speed cable for 4K at a good price. [ Roger Oct 28, 2016 ]
Just purchased a new Denon amp and a blueray player. Soon will buy a 4k tv, so I am making sure that my cables can handle bandwith when I do. [ Mario Aug 22, 2016 ]
Recommended by Kevin in Customer Service to complement my purchase. Kevin's Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=108 [ Cynthia Aug 18, 2016 ]
Need [ STEPHEN Aug 10, 2016 ]
based on an advert in your catalogue [ R Aug 04, 2016 ]
price. [ Carl Jul 15, 2016 ]
Was the only available cable when I ordered in the length I needed. Was HDMI 2.0. [ LISA Jul 13, 2016 ]
seemed like a quality product and needed to only go from directv box to reciever [ Kyle Jun 30, 2016 ]
Crutchfield reputation for high quality [ Dennis Jun 05, 2016 ]
Great price and perfect for the 4K hardware [ Steve May 18, 2016 ]
Why did I choose this, you ask--well after three months and twenty type-written pages of research, I made the best choice based on my limited knowledge of both products and retailers. [ LawrenceA May 17, 2016 ]
Cause I like Planet Waves. [ ROBERT May 11, 2016 ]
Price point. [ Charles Feb 25, 2016 ]
Inexpensive and the right size [ jim Feb 23, 2016 ]
I was having problems with my new yamaha receiver dropping sound from my cable box. Figured out it was a loose HDMI cable. Buying these cables with the locking clips was cheaper than buying separate universal locking clips I found on another website. Hopefully they will do the trick! [ Kendra Jan 29, 2016 ]
online reviews were good. [ Carmen Dec 21, 2015 ]
Got a new blu-ray player and needed a cable to connect it to the TV in the bedroom. [ mojo-jojo Dec 15, 2015 ]
Excellent reviews for good performance, especially for the price point, and good selection of lengths to allow me to cable the system cleanly [ JIM May 05, 2018 ]
Price [ Carolyn Mar 29, 2018 ]
I needed two HDMI cables that would handle 4k and the reviews are all good on this product! Additionally, 4 foot cables will work perfect for my application! [ JEFF A Mar 28, 2018 ]
Great Price, has all the new updates without breaking the bank. [ ANTHONY L Mar 13, 2018 ]
Reviews, an cost. [ Ronald Dale Feb 13, 2018 ]
I chose this due to reviews and price point. [ GARY Dec 01, 2017 ]
To connect Blueray player to TV [ Donald Oct 01, 2017 ]
Needed a high quality cable to accompany my new Oled tv. [ jose Sep 21, 2017 ]
Came at the recommendation of the Crutchfield advisor, as all my HDMI cables are over 5 years old and needed new ones to support my new tech [ Joe S Aug 29, 2017 ]
Recommended and it was what I was looking for [ Michael Jun 28, 2017 ]
it was the right length and quality [ Mark Apr 26, 2017 ]
I have a receiver without bluetooth and I like to listen to music from my I-phone. [ Frank Mar 27, 2017 ]
First one that popped up. [ Robert Dec 08, 2016 ]
recommendation from Brooke [ Arthur Nov 29, 2016 ]
4k [ D Nov 17, 2016 ]
reviews and price [ Kevin Nov 16, 2016 ]
These cables are quite affordable, and work great so far. I like that they ship with a cable lock to secure them to the AVR. My entire system is now running these cables, and no handshake or noise issues at all. Great purchase, and I will buy more when I set up my second system. [ Jim Nov 15, 2016 ]
cable management [ Robert Oct 01, 2016 ]
Just needed one [ TOM Sep 05, 2016 ]
Need a longer cable [ Jeffery Mar 20, 2016 ]
Distance... [ Bradford Dec 31, 2015 ]
This HMDI cable seems to be the best fit for the 4K amplifier and 4K TV and DVD that I just purchased. The price and compatibility of this cable seem to fit every need that I required. I can't wait see how well this Cable perform. [ jack Dec 19, 2015 ]
Reviews [ Paul Apr 14, 2018 ]
Supports ARC and 2.0 [ Kevin Mar 31, 2018 ]
Size was just what I needed [ Marilyn Feb 23, 2018 ]
Good reviews and length choice. [ Juanchos Feb 08, 2018 ]
looks good [ BRUCE M Feb 05, 2018 ]
lengths of cables [ Richard Oct 06, 2017 ]
Length I need - I'm trusting all Crutchfield products are high quality. It was more convenient to add to order than stopping by a brick & mortar store just for a cable. - cheers [ Jeffrey Aug 19, 2017 ]
Good value, just the right length. [ Matthew Jul 30, 2017 ]
Value and variety of lengths. [ Juan May 12, 2017 ]
I needed this cable to connect to my TV [ J Mar 01, 2017 ]
Good quality and extended length [ Eric Dec 31, 2016 ]
Appears to be of high quality and well liked by users. [ Greg Dec 03, 2016 ]
These cables are quite affordable, and work great so far. I like that they ship with a cable lock to secure them to the AVR. My entire system is now running these cables, and no handshake or noise issues at all. Great purchase, and I will buy more when I set up my second system. [ Jim Nov 15, 2016 ]
For the length of cable and the clarity the cable delivers [ Blair May 01, 2016 ]
5 star customer ratings and inexpensive [ Lauren Dec 31, 2015 ]
Recommended [ C May 08, 2018 ]
Need new HDMI cables to support 4K devices. [ Casey Apr 07, 2018 ]
I've tried various HDMI cables to connect a high end (Alienware) gaming PC to Sony 4k TV and this one works the best. I especially appreciate the solid connections and connection support brackets. I'm replacing a damaged cable someone tripped over. [ JOHN Oct 09, 2017 ]
I will need it for my apple tv connection [ Lily Oct 06, 2017 ]
I bought a 15ft version. Works great! [ K Sep 16, 2017 ]
This product had good reviews and the price per foot was cheaper than other cables listed. [ Jon Jul 23, 2017 ]
BETTER QUALITY [ MELISSA Jul 07, 2017 ]
Best HDMI cable [ Wilfredo Jun 27, 2017 ]
Great brand, needed length. [ Kenny Jun 06, 2017 ]
in wall rated.proper length [ Donald Apr 08, 2017 ]
Good reviews on Crutchfield made this choice a no-brainer. [ Randolph Feb 10, 2017 ]
Upgrading to 4K/HDR and need high performance cable between TV & receiver/amp. [ P Jan 12, 2017 ]
Needed 6 ft cable [ William Dec 14, 2016 ]
The 6 foot length, sturdy appearance and mounting clips. They were not the least expensive option, so I hope they might be a little better quality. [ N Dec 13, 2016 ]
Quality product at an affordable price [ Bernard Dec 04, 2016 ]
Replacement [ Attila Nov 26, 2016 ]
High quality, I needed 6 feet. [ WAYMOND Sep 23, 2016 ]
To connect the sound bar to the woofer [ DONALD Sep 10, 2016 ]
Price and capabilities [ ARTHUR J Aug 18, 2016 ]
Hooking up components to new receiver. [ Jill Aug 13, 2016 ]
Quality, proper length, and in the wall rated. [ David Aug 12, 2016 ]
Good reviews looks like quality product [ GUY May 17, 2016 ]
A good price for a 6' cord. Guaranteed by Crutchfield, What is not to like. NO BOX STORES, shop VA [ steve Jan 15, 2016 ]
To interface with any none Bluetooth device I might get later [ EDWARD H Dec 18, 2015 ]
I picked this item because it was recommended by Dexter [ Richard A. Dec 15, 2015 ]
Other customer approvals on the product [ L Apr 06, 2017 ]
Best price for quality [ Roxanne Dec 18, 2016 ]
Wall mounting of television eh... [ Kenneth Dec 11, 2016 ]
longest one i could find [ James Sep 05, 2016 ]
4k ready [ gino Aug 01, 2016 ]
Price [ Frank Mar 05, 2016 ]
To connect the Denon soundbar to the receiver. [ Deborah Oct 24, 2017 ]
Read the article on HDMI cable collection. [ reada May 31, 2017 ]
needed longr cable than i had to reach from new cabinet to tv [ david Mar 07, 2017 ]
Recommendation by Crutchfield representative. [ Emile Nov 26, 2016 ]
needed [ KIMBER Aug 22, 2016 ]
We are going to hang our TV on an interior "outside" wall (not exterior) and upon conclusion of our extensive research, this cable was highly rated for safety, clarity and "fire" ratings. We feel confident that we made a good choice. We will let you know more once we get everything in place. [ TAMARA Mar 17, 2016 ]
the reviews from others [ anthony Mar 14, 2016 ]
Excellent reviews for performance, especially for the price point, and a good range of lengths to allow me to cable the system cleanly. [ JIM May 05, 2018 ]
Need new HDMI cables to support 4K devices. [ Casey Apr 07, 2018 ]
Good price for the length [ John Arthur Apr 24, 2017 ]
In wall installation, read reviews, can't go wrong with warranty. [ rene Mar 08, 2017 ]
I needed a longer cord to reach the connection points [ Joseph Jan 04, 2017 ]
Own them already and they work. [ JOHNATHAN Dec 30, 2016 ]
These cables are quite affordable, and work great so far. I like that they ship with a cable lock to secure them to the AVR. My entire system is now running these cables, and no handshake or noise issues at all. Great purchase, and I will buy more when I set up my second system. [ Jim Nov 15, 2016 ]
I use Planet Waves because they're the best in quality! [ Steve Sep 25, 2016 ]
Andy recommended it for in-wall use. Andy's Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=42 [ J Richard Sep 12, 2016 ]
Extra length needed for AV placement. Value of product deemed cost effective due to specs being identical to others that were higher price. [ Philip H. Aug 16, 2016 ]
In wall installation, 10 feet long, supports UHD 4K, and of course your great company that I have been using for at least 30 years. [ B Aug 16, 2016 ]
was exactly what I needed [ Robert Apr 13, 2016 ]
We are going to hang our TV on an interior "outside" wall (not exterior) and upon conclusion of our extensive research, this cable was highly rated for safety, clarity and "fire" ratings. We feel confident that we made a good choice. We will let you know more once we get everything in place. [ TAMARA Mar 17, 2016 ]
Seemed to be a good value for a high quality cable [ Thomas Apr 25, 2018 ]
Length/reviews [ Chad Oct 20, 2017 ]
Read the article on HDMI cable selections. [ reada May 31, 2017 ]
For in wall application. [ KIRK P Feb 19, 2017 ]
I picked this cable because it is 23 AWG wire and not 28 or 30 AWG. [ Dave Jan 18, 2017 ]
I have used this cable with excellent results in the past. My connection required the extra length of cable. [ Nancy Dec 05, 2016 ]
value and length [ Noel Sep 02, 2016 ]
recommended brand by Dallas and because it has the clips to keep it in place Dallas' Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=47 [ Ronnie Sep 01, 2016 ]
Crutchfield is an excellent company..60 day return policy, fast free shipping, sales reps are on hand to help you (if needed), The best online retailer for ALL electronic items. I been a customer for over 20 years. [ ART Jul 05, 2016 ]
I was mounting my TV on the wall and needed a long cable that would transmit a good signal with minimum loss from my receiver down the cabenet into the wall and then up to the TV. I've had good experiences with several shorter (4'to 6') Planet Waves cables so this was an obvious choice. FYI, one of the "selling points" for these cables is the clips to hold the cable in good connection with the equipment, but the more recent TVs and receivers have no way to make use of this design point. [ MIKE May 09, 2016 ]
length [ Robert Feb 17, 2018 ]
Convenience of ordering it with other items and it had the required length. [ Harry Dec 05, 2017 ]
Most cost effective cable for my needs [ Peter J. Jul 26, 2017 ]
Support installing TV remotely [ STEPHEN Jun 27, 2017 ]
Trying new brand [ ROBERTO May 24, 2017 ]
I needed an HDMI cable for a panel television that we hung on the wall. We needed a fair amount of length in the cable in order to run it behind the wall. I spoke with a Crutchfield service representative about a sound bar for the same application and in the course of that conversation he recommended this HDMI cable. It works as expected, as far as we can tell at this time. [ JEREMY I Apr 02, 2017 ]
To connect my cable box to my TV. [ Louis Jan 22, 2017 ]
same as the other HDMI cables though this one is a little longer. [ R Sep 10, 2016 ]
Replace old inwall hdmi cable with 4k cable. [ Kay Mar 26, 2016 ]
Great quality, worked awesome for my theater room. [ Spencer Jan 17, 2016 ]
To connect my receiver to a projector in my Home Cinema installation [ satya Dec 28, 2015 ]
Sorry, I don't know. [ Sylvester Sep 14, 2017 ]
Yes, it supports HDR. [ Lazaro Sep 11, 2017 ]
For runs of 10 feet or less, I recommend using the AudioQuest brand of HDMI cables: http://www.crutchfield.com/g_190250/HDMI-Cables.html?c=9&tp=60011#&nvpair=FFBrand|AudioQuest "High Speed Data Capacity: All AudioQuest HDMI cables up to 10 meters (32.8') meet or exceed the 10.2 Gbps maximum data rate for HDMI and are approved High Speed cables. This means that all AudioQuest cables up to 10 meters are capable of transmitting 100% of the data required for all of HDMI's current audio/video features including multichannel high-resolution audio, 1080p and 4k video, and 3D video from Blu-ray. All AQ HDMI cables will deliver 100% of the data required for 120Hz/240Hz/600Hz displays." I hope that helps! My Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=5 [ Ryan Aug 24, 2016 ] Staff
It's HDMI to HDMI. [ MIKHAIL Nov 18, 2017 ]
sorry. not sure i can assist. good luck, though. [ andy Nov 17, 2017 ]
The locking clips are still included with the cables. [ Jeff Aug 22, 2014 ] Staff


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Whether they go by the name Sheen or Estevez, they're part of a Hollywood dynasty. Father Martin Sheen has appeared in legendary films (Badlands, Apocalypse Now) and Emmy-winning television shows ("The West Wing") and is a well-known liberal activist. Son Emilio Estevez is a popular actor (The Breakfast Club, Repo Man, Young Guns), a journeyman director (Bobby) and a former member of the notorious '80s Brat Pack.
The father-and-son duo have worked together a number of times over the years, but the two recently crisscrossed the country promoting their most personal project to date, a writing-
The Alibi was lucky enough to chat with Sheen and Estevez as they passed through Santa Fe last month, previewing the film for receptive audiences.
This is a difficult film to approach. It's clearly a very spiritual film, but not necessarily a religious one. Is that how you approached it?
Sheen: You got it.
Estevez: Absolutely.
Sheen: That's what unites us. Sometimes, unfortunately, religion—because of dogma—divides us. But the spirituality is what unites us.
Estevez: What's interesting about the two of us is that he is devout Catholic ...
Sheen: Practicing Catholic. I keep practicing and hoping to get it right one day.
Estevez: But I'm more of what my mother calls a work in progress, in terms of my spirituality. I have yet to declare myself. I think it made for an interesting working relationship on this, because there we are on this very holy pilgrimage and you can't point your camera in any direction without seeing a church.
We had initially talked about what this movie would be. And throughout these conversations, he wanted to make a movie where his character fell to his knees at every church and wept openly and was very sentimental. I thought, Man, that's not a movie I want to make; here's a camera, go help yourself. So I thought, How can we structure this in a way that makes it a palatable movie, that makes it independently spirited? We have Spain, we have all these extraordinary locations. We have probably a hundred, two hundred million dollars in locations and production value. We can make a smaller movie look enormous with the natural light and these locations. So let's come up with a story that makes sense, that feels more universal.
We tapped into The Wizard of Oz, because I thought Santiago was our Emerald City. That Tom would be our Dorothy. That we would meet the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion and the Scarecrow along the way, and it would be a four-hander. In fact, the Camino itself is marked in yellow arrows. So you don't have to look far to see the analogy.
How did this project come to both of you in the first place?
Sheen: The germ of it was really a miracle. In 2003, [Estevez'] son Taylor, my grandson, was working for me as an assistant on "The West Wing." He was 19. We went to Ireland for a family reunion, and I invited everyone to Spain to walk the Camino. There were two takers: [Taylor] and Matt Clark, the guy that plays the rabbi/priest with the rosary [in the film]. He's an old and dear friend. He and I and Taylor went to Spain.
I had this romantic image of being on the Camino. I didn't have a backpack. I didn't know about clothes. I was just mesmerized by the idea. And I only had two weeks to do it, which is ludicrous. You can do it with a bicycle. We didn't have enough time. You can do it on a horse. No. So we rented a car, and we drove the Camino. I thought, we'll suss it out and have a look for future reference. At the first stop in Burgos, we stopped at a refugio called El Molino—which means "The Mill." They had pilgrim suppers at all these places. We're sitting there—pilgrims from all over and the owners of the refugio, named Maximillian and Milagros. Their daughter, who was serving supper, was Julia. Julia took one look at [Estevez'] son. [Estevez'] son took one look at Julia. They've been together ever since. They're married. They live in Burgos. So, when that [first] went down and we were flying back, [Taylor] says, "You know I'm going back, I'm in love with that girl. My heart is breaking." He said, "What do you think I should do?" I said, "I know very well: You're going back." He told his dad. His dad said, "Wait a minute!" Now he's got to go to Spain to visit him.
Estevez: So I started going to visit and getting familiar with the pilgrimage and meeting pilgrims as they came through her parents' albergue. Martin started suggesting we go and make a movie there. And through these conversations, I got to a place where I said, OK, let's make this story about something I know about. I know about losing a son on the Camino. Not tragically, of course, but I know about losing a son. That's the hook. What's the device I use to get you there? Because you can't just wake up one day and decide you're going to go. Something forces you to go. That'll be the death of a family member. So, that's how this movie opens.


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Carolane Williams does not flinch when confronted with the particulars of her difficult year, which included an employee uprising and unwanted scrutiny from the leader of the state.
"I knew I was going to have to tough it out," says the woman who has led Baltimore City Community College for the past five years.
She regards the backlash as a natural byproduct of bold leadership, though others have accused her of pressing ahead on questionable decisions without regard for useful input.
After a turbulent year marked by internal conflict, probation from its accrediting agency and sharp criticism from Gov. Martin O'Malley, the college is finally making positive strides, according to Williams, board Chairman Gary Rodwell and faculty president Chima Ugah.
"The current climate is like night and day compared to last year," Ugah says. "It was toxic."
Ugah's comments come 13 months after the faculty issued a vote of no confidence in Williams' leadership, citing poor communications and autocratic decision-making.
That was only the beginning of the president's troubles. In July, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education put the college on probation, saying the institution lacked any comprehensive method for assessing student achievement. If the college, with an enrollment of about 7,000, does not show progress during a review this spring, it could face a devastating loss of accreditation.
Then, in September, O'Malley overhauled the college's board, appointing five new members. "The governor has been disappointed with the lack of progress," a spokeswoman said at the time, "and he believes now is the time to infuse the board with new leadership."
Williams did not take O'Malley's rebuke quietly. In a letter, dated four days before O'Malley announced his new appointments to the college's board, Williams said she was bothered by a "disparaging" comment the governor made during a phone conversation between the two. She said O'Malley had criticized her and the board for "not taking the interests of students seriously."
"I really regret having to write this letter, but I must say your call was most disturbing to me," Williams wrote, before outlining some of the college's successes. "Never before have I been so berated and felt so disrespected."
Rodwell says he was also surprised by the governor's dissatisfaction, because the college had significantly increased its number of graduates and its enrollments in science, technology, engineering and math, all areas of interest to O'Malley.
Asked three months later for her reaction to O'Malley's criticisms, Williams smiles and says, "Who am I to question the governor of the state?"
A spokesman for O'Malley says the governor has no new comment about the college or its leadership.
But Williams, Rodwell and Ugah all say the new board has been helpful in getting the college on track.
Ugah, a professor of information science, says, "With the newer ones, we have a lot of people asking the right questions, people with educational backgrounds."
The new trustees, who include a Venable attorney, downtown business leaders and representatives from Morgan State and Johns Hopkins universities, deferred comment to their chairman.
"I think the new members are magnifying the need for data-driven accountability," says Rodwell, who has served on the board since 2009.
He, Williams and Ugah also agree that the Middle States probation has unified the campus behind a single goal.
"It has, by necessity, demanded more frequent and effective communication among faculty, staff and the administration, more intense collaboration on measuring student learning outcomes," Rodwell says. "There's a shared sense of urgency about getting the college off of probation."
"That is the underpinning," Williams says. "If we don't have accreditation, we might as well all pack our bags and go."
When Williams came to Baltimore in 2006, she took over an institution that had already endured years of turmoil. Low graduation rates and daunting needs for student remediation had long since become the norm.
Her predecessor, Sylvester McKay, resigned in 2004 after an unflattering report from the Abell Foundation revealed that the college spent $700,000 on math teaching software without making a plan to assess its effectiveness.
It took the state nearly two years to find a full-time replacement. Williams, who had served as provost at Broward Community College's North Campus in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., arrived promising a "new day."
Williams, a community college product herself, talks about the work as a calling. "I know what that college did for me," she says. "I believe this is what I'm supposed to be doing, and my faith in God helps me stand firm on what needs to be done, no matter what happens."
Williams made several significant changes early in her tenure. The college moved classes out of its highly visible Inner Harbor campus on Lombard Street, saying the costs of maintaining the building outstripped the benefits to students.
Meanwhile, the college took control of 19 acres adjacent to its main campus on Liberty Heights Avenue. "Now we have room to grow," Williams says.
Williams saw rampant inefficiencies in the academic programs. She could not understand, for example, why the college needed separate programs for medical, legal and business secretaries. She says that many students accumulated years of credits without moving to complete any specific program.
Of the class that began college in 2005, only 16.8 percent of BCCC students either graduated or transferred to another institution, the lowest rate in Maryland. No other community college in the Baltimore area had a rate below 32.5 percent. Those figures are the latest available from the state.
Williams ultimately recommended the elimination of 14 degree programs and nine teaching positions. Before she could take her plan to a board vote, the faculty voted no confidence in her leadership.
She says she never expected the changes to go through without a fight. "This was not a Carolane Williams vote of no confidence," she says. "This was going to happen to whoever was pushing this agenda of change. It's one of the casualties of war."
Williams says she faced widespread skepticism, in part because faculty members had watched previous leaders fail to generate momentum for their reform efforts.
"Any organization that has been through that much turmoil, it becomes the modus operandi," she says. "For the faculty, it became, 'That's how we address issues. Whatever it is will go away.'"
That is not how faculty members viewed their conflict with Williams. At the March meeting where the board approved her suggested program reductions, several professors said they had tried to offer constructive input through faculty panels and had been ignored.
Ugah says Williams was a vague communicator and delegated faculty concerns to underlings instead of addressing them directly. "There were a lot of frustrations," he says.
The board ultimately backed her program eliminations, despite concerns raised in the General Assembly, where legislators withheld $1 million of the college's $93.5 million state budget until the planned cuts were explained.
Rodwell, who voted to approve Williams' program changes, says he understood both sides of the dispute.
"Change is uncomfortable for almost any institution — but especially in an environment with a long history of revolving door leadership, as BCCC had endured for years before Dr. Williams' arrival," the board chairman says. "Many faculty and staff were predisposed to have doubts and suspicions about proposed changes from new, aggressive leadership. In that respect, some discord was destined to happen. Certainly, better communication along the way would have helped."
Williams and Ugah agree that things have been different with the college's effort to get off probation. Faculty are heavily involved in determining learning goals and assessment methods for each academic discipline. Williams hired a director of curriculum and assessment and a testing consultant to help with the process. She says the college has already revamped goals and achievement measures for about 700 courses.
"We really are making progress," she says.
Ugah says Williams now listens attentively when he brings concerns and that she is allowing the faculty to "drive the process."
Williams, Rodwell and Ugah all say they're confident that Middle States evaluators will be impressed with the college's progress report, due in March, and with a subsequent campus visit. If they're correct, the college's probation could end in June.
Williams says her belief in the college has not dimmed, that the institution can provide hope for thousands of Baltimore students and boost the city's work force.
"Do I regret coming here?" Williams says. "Not at all. No one likes to be on probation. But can we move beyond? You bet."


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Nicklaus: Don't worry about McIlroy
Jack Nicklaus says there's no reason to be alarmed: Rory McIlroy is probably frustrated with his game and his adjustment to new equipment.
McIlroy, the No. 1 player in the world and defending champion at the Honda Classic, caused a stir this week when he walked off the course after eight holes at PGA National when he was 7 over for the second round. He told reporters he was "not in a good place mentally," and an hour later issued a statement attributing his withdrawal to a sore wisdom tooth.
He signed with Nike during the offseason. In three starts this year, McIlroy has missed the cut, lost in the opening round of the Match Play Championship and withdrew from the Honda Classic after 26 holes.
"Rory is so talented," Nicklaus said during a visit to the NBC Sports booth at the Honda Classic. "He's a good kid. I think he's a little frustrated, and he's frustrated at himself right now. He's probably not playing his best, and he also has a set of golf clubs that he's having trouble getting used to, and one sort of plays off the other. He'll be fine. When Augusta rolls around, he'll be fine."
McIlroy plays out of The Bear's Club, which Nicklaus built as his home club for South Florida. The 23-year-old from Northern Ireland seeks advice from Nicklaus whenever he sees him. Nicklaus said he last spoke to McIlroy last Monday.
"He was struggling a little bit with his irons," Nicklaus said. "But he felt confident of it. I said, `Don't worry about it. You're too good of a player. Your clubs will not make that much difference.' Maybe it's easy for me to say."
Nicklaus said he once played three different sets of clubs depending on whether he was in America, Britain or Australia. He played in an era when a smaller golf ball was used specifically for the British Open, which he won three times and was runner-up seven times.
"I was able to go back and forth, back and forth. It wasn't that big of a deal," Nicklaus said. "Maybe the guys today, maybe they're so used to having one thing. I always feel like it's your talent that plays, not the golf club."
McIlroy had said at the start of the week that his swing was more of a problem than his new clubs.
Johnny Miller, the NBC analyst and two-time major champion, said McIlroy should not have walked off the course in the middle of the round.
"John, if he had waited five more minutes he wouldn't have done that," Nicklaus replied. "I think he's a good kid. He tries to do the right thing. Unfortunately, that probably wasn't that time."


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