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Henry Ford and the Model T: A Case Study in Productivity (Part 3)
When Henry Ford announced he was going to produce an automobile that would be affordable to the masses, it is doubtful even he realized the far reaching impact such an achievement would have on life in the U.S. and eventually, the world. Ford's use of mass production strategies to manufacture the Model T revolutionized industrial manufacturing and initiated a new era in personal transportation. This 3-part learning unit provides students with the story of Henry Ford and the Model T from an economics perspective. Parts 1 and 2 explore how the Ford Motor Company successfully introduced mass production strategies to the auto industry. Students learn how specialization and investments in capital (machines, people, etc.) increased productivity and allowed Ford to slash the price of his popular vehicle. Students chart a plan for the assembly line production of bookmarks, test their plan and make recommendations for improvements. Students also explore how Henry Ford used economic incentives to address a problem created by mass production techniques—worker turnover. An optional Part 3 explains how increased productivity resulted in shifts in the supply and demand for the Model T. Students analyze how a variety of non price determinants continue to influence the automobile market today. A wealth of extension activities is provided if additional time is available.
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Tell the students that Henry Ford changed the auto industry forever. To remain competitive, other automakers had to adopt his innovations in mass production. In Part 3, of this set of lessons, the students will analyze his efforts to increase auto productivity in the auto industry and learn how his innovations affected market supply and demand.
[NOTE: This lesson assumes that your students have been introduced to the non-price determinants of supply and demand. If this is not the case, assign your students to use the online lesson Demand Shifters. You can also visit the teacher version of the same lesson.
You may also want to distribute copies of NonPrice Determinants Cause Market Shifts. Point out that the causes of shifts in demand and supply are summarized on the handout. The graphs illustrate what would happen if there were an increase in demand or supply. The questions below will help you test student comprehension and serve as a review before you begin work on this part of the lesson.
Have students look at the demand curve that is shown on the handout.
- When demand increases, what happens to the demand curve? [The curve shifts right.]
- What happens to price? [The price increases.]
- What happens to the quantity of the good or service demanded? [The quantity increases.]
Ask the students to imagine what would happen if demand decreased instead of increasing as pictured.
More specifically:
- What would happen to the curve if demand decreased? [The curve would shift left.]
- What would happen to the price of the good or service? [The price would decrease.]
- What would happen to the quantity purchased by consumers? [The quantity would also decrease.]
Explain that some events shift supply versus demand. If the students are not familiar with the nonprice determinants of supply, briefly introduce them.
- The number of producers
- The cost of production
- Profit on another product that can be made and sold by a supplier
Have the students look at the supply curve that is shown.
- When supply increases, which way does the curve shift? [The curve shifts right.]
- What happens to the price? [The price decreases.]
- What happens to the quantity of the good or service supplied? [The quantity increases, there is an inverse relationship between price and quantity.]
Ask the students to imagine what would happen if supply decreased instead of increasing.
More specifically:
- What would happen to the curve if supply decreased? [The curve would shift left.]
- What would happen to the price of the good or service? [The price would increase.]
- What would happen to the quantity produced and sold? [The quantity would decrease.]
Learning Objectives
- Describe how Henry Ford's innovative use of large-scale production in the auto industry and explain its impact on workers, consumers, and producers.
- Analyze shifts in the market supply and demand for motor vehicles caused by nonprice determinants.
- Summarize the story of Henry Ford and the Model T from an economic perspective.
Resource List
Demand Shifters: This EconEdLink lesson will work very nicely with the Model T. lesson.
Student Version
Educator Version
Non-Price Determinants Cause Demand Shifts: This handout explains some factors that cause shifts in supply and demand curves.
Non-Price Determinants Cause Demand Shifts
Model T Prices and Production: This chart helps students to better understand how price affects production.
Model T Prices and Production
Economics in the Headlines: This EconEdLink lesson provides a few graphics for this lesson.
Economics in the Headlines
Interactive Activity: This interactive quiz tests students' understanding of this productivity lesson.
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Early Steampowered and Electric Cars: This page provides a historical account of early automobiles.
Early Gas-Powered Cars: This page discusses some of the first Gas-Powered cars.
The Assembly Line: This page discusses the origins of the assembly line.
Henry Ford and the Model T: A Case Study in Productivity: This worksheet assesses student understanding of this productivity lesson.
Student Version
Educator Version
Have the students work at computers individually or in small groups learning how Henry Ford's efforts to improve productivity caused changes in the market for automobiles. The students should observe that nonprice determinants caused shifts in both supply and demand. By reference to hypothetical current events, the students are asked to predict the impact of various nonprice determinants on the auto market today.
Model T Prices and Production *
* Nominal Prices
Have the students plot the information on this chart to better visualize how price affects production.
In October 1908, the first Model T Fords were sold for $950. As Henry Ford found new ways to reduce production costs, he passed the savings on to consumers as lower prices. By 1912, the car was selling for $575. It was the first time that a new car had sold for less than the average wage of U.S. workers. The price of the Model T would continue to drop during its 19 years in production, at one point dipping as low as $280. With each price cut, more and more consumers could afford to buy the cars.
This reduction in price meant that Ford's profit margins (on each Model T) decreased but its revenues increased. How was that possible? In 1909 the profit on a car was $220. By 1914, the margin had dropped to $99. But sales were exploding. While profit margins on individual cars were smaller, the added sales volume increased total profits. During this period, the company's net income rose from $3 million to $25 million. Its U.S. market share rose from 9.4 percent in 1908 to a remarkable 48 percent in 1914.
The Changing Market for Automobiles
Henry Ford permanently changed the auto industry. To remain competitive, other automakers had to adopt his innovations in mass production.
Graph came from another EconEdLink lesson:
Economics in the Headlines
Increased productivity made it possible for automakers to increase the number of automobiles they were willing and able to sell at different prices. The supply curve in the auto market shifted right.
Graph came from another EconEdLink lesson:
Economics in the Headlines
Up to this point, the lesson has focused primarily on mass production, but mass consumption was just as important to Henry Ford. His $5 day forced other employers in the auto industry and other industries to follow his lead to attract and keep workers. As a result, wages for many U.S. workers increased.
The increase in wages increased consumer demand for automobiles. The demand curve shifted right as more consumers were willing and able to buy cars.
Fast forward to the automobile market today. Supply and demand for motor vehicles continues to shift. Read the following newspaper headlines and decide whether each event will have an impact on the market supply or demand for cars. If there is a change, specify whether it will be an increase or decrease.
Many people believe that Henry Ford invented the automobile. Others credit him with creating the assembly line. In fact, he did neither. Have the students answer the questions below in the interactive activity:
If this is the case, why is Henry Ford such an important figure in our history books?[Henry Ford is such an important figure in our history books because he introduced large-scale production to the auto industry which was adopted by many other industries.]
- How did workers benefit from the transition to mass production? [Workers were able to produce more which meant they could be paid higher wages.]
- How did consumers benefit from mass production? [Reduced prices and higher incomes made it possible for consumers to buy more goods and services.]
- How did producers like Henry Ford benefit from mass production? [Reduced production costs made it possible for producers to lower prices and sell more, yielding higher profits.]
- Are there any costs, or negatives, that come with mass production? [Specialized jobs, especially on an assembly line, are monotonous. There are also fewer crafts-persons available to do customized work.]
Extension Activity
Have the students:
- Gather news stories on events that will affect the market for automobiles. The students should tell how supply or demand will be changed, and the cause of the change, in each case.
Do more research on the history of the automobile and its manufacture. These articles from About.com provide a good starting point:
a. Early SteamPowered and Electric Cars
b. The First Gas-Powered Cars
c. The Start of the Assembly Line
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There are those who are late developers. Paul Gauguin was in his mid-thirties before he quit his job as a stock-broker and gave up his middle class life to paint pictures; Augustus John was twenty-eight when one summer, he dived into the sea, hit his head and emerged from the waters a genius; Mikael Karlsson was twenty-one when he decided to quit his job at the liquor store and become a composer.
Mikael Karlsson: 'It was very late, it wasn't until twenty-one when I dropped out of Law School. I'd always been playing piano and drawing, but I didn't have much to say.
'Three years into Law School, I realized I really hated it. I wasn't performing well. So, I dropped out of Law School and found a piano teacher. I didn't tell my parents that I had dropped out. For a year, I worked in a liquor store to pay for piano lessons, and then I started to bang things out on the piano and record them.
'Two years later, I realized finally that here was a medium with which I had something to say with. Before then, I had pretty much succumbed to the idea that I wasn't going to do anything artistic. It wasn't in the cards for me, even though I had an urge. But I didn't feel the confidence to do it until I was twenty-one and I was grown-up.'
Mikael Karlsson was born in Sweden in 1975. When he started playing the piano in the mid-1990s, it was more than apparent he had an incredible affinity with music. But without any academic grounding in music, Mikael was unable to enter any of Sweden's music schools. He, therefore, decided to move to New York
Mikael Karlsson: 'I've lived in New York since January 8th, 2000. I moved here to study. In Sweden admission to music school is centralized and as I was very much outside of that system, I would have not been admitted because I had no background in music.
'On the other hand here in New York, you kind of pay-your-way into it. So I went to the cheapest possible stage school that would allow me to enter. I went to Queen's College. What I loved about it was that it was easy to get in, and you could get a lot out of it. I spent 5 years doing that, getting my Masters here.'
Karlsson earned a masters degree in composition from the Aaron Copland School of Music and graduated Summa Cum Laude with departmental honors in June of 2005.
Mikael Karlsson: 'When I graduated, I realized that the musicians I kept collaborating with lived here. So, I needed to stay.'
Since graduating, Mikael has produced an incredible array of work: writing and releasing albums; contributing tracks to the films of Bruce LaBruce; composing music for the Cedars Lake Dance Company; collaborating with designer and film-maker Anna Österlund; scoring and producing for Black Sun productions; writing music for video games; working with Lydia Lunch; and composing an opera.
Karlsson wears his success lightly. He delights more in other's good fortune, rather than his own achievements. He makes his life seem like a series of happy accidents, rather than the product of his incredible talent and dedicated hard work, which make him so productive, so successful and such a brilliant composer.
If this weren't enough, Mikael has the looks of pop star and a wicked sense of humor, which sparkled throughout our interview.
Paul Gallagher: How did you first start composing?
Mikael Karlsson: 'My friend Niklas showed me how to sequence things on a computer, and I had been writing these little musical sketches, and now I was finally able to hear them.
'I remember spending an evening programming pieces I had written but never heard performed on his computer, and when I played it back, it was one of the most gratifying experiences I have ever had. I was just sitting in my apartment on the floor listening to it over-and-over-and-over again.
'Finally hearing that there was something there mattered to me. It was a very different feeling. I finally felt content pouring out of me, and it made me curious. It made me wonder what the hell I was saying?
'I was just exploring where music can go, and in a non-experimental way at first, because I wanted to figure out what the language was. I didn't know any music theory, but it was now possible for me to replicate something that I heard. So, like any artist at the start, I learnt through copying. Eventually I accumulated a palette of what music I seemed to prefer, and my own language started growing out of that.'
Paul Gallagher: What was your early music like?
Mikael Karlsson: 'My early pieces were very romantic, and there's something of that even now, and there's also that Scandinavian darkness that doesn't seem to want to leave.
'None of my pieces are about me. It's not like I'm expressing something that's just about me, I'm watching where the music want to go, and that's what keeps it fresh, that's how I keep wanting to do more.
'I'm interested in seeing where elements of Classical music can fit into Pop music, and where Experimental music can fit into more conventional classical music. Such combinations became more interesting as I went along and I became able to do things.
'Because I was very insecure about what I had made, I hardly allowed anyone to listen to it. But when I did, they seemed to be affected by it, and that was a fantastic kick for someone who had spent twenty-years refusing to go there.'
Mikael Karlsson has made a special sampler of his music for Dangerous Minds readers, which you can download here or click on the image below.
Find out more about Mikael Karlsson here.
Previously on Dangerous Minds
More from Mikael Karlsson, after the jump…

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France's defense equipment agency, DGA, pumps €700 million ($875 million) a year into research and technology (R&T), an investment that aims to lay the groundwork for future capabilities while maintaining industrial independence in key technological areas.
Through these investments, DGA seeks to organize industry around R&T projects and promote defense exports in ways industry does not—or cannot—do on its own. By quantifying the value added to specific R&T programs, DGA demonstrates it is more than a transfer agent between government defense spending and French industry.
One recent example is DGA's investment in developing a lighter-weight, more cost-efficient version of the M88 engine that powers the air force and naval versions of France's multirole Rafale fighter.
Keen to reduce total cost of ownership of the aircraft, DGA tapped M88 contractor Snecma to initiate the engine's third major redesign. Known as the M88-4E, it eventually will replace the M88-2, Snecma's second upgrade, which aimed to reduce maintenance costs by extending time between inspections of key components, such as the compressor and turbine.
Offering a low-emission combustor, single-crystal turbine blades and powder metallurgy disks, the M88-2 is designed to reduce Rafale's electromagnetic and infrared signature. Incorporating a modular architecture, the engine can be quickly returned to service after maintenance as modules can be removed for repair or overhaul without grounding the aircraft. The M88-4E will further reduce the aircraft's fuel consumption and augment the lifespan of critical engine parts—in particular the core and afterburner— reducing fuel burn by 2-4%.
DGA awarded Snecma a contract in January 2008 for 16 upgraded M88-2 engines, spare parts and repair services. The first ground test of the improved powerplant was performed in September 2009, with a first flight test in March 2010. The agency also invested €100 million in the project's industrial ecosystem through Snecma.
"The objective was to improve the overall cost of ownership and maintainability of the Rafale engine," DGA says. "Today, there is an anticipated gain in cost reduction of 5% and the life of the turbine blades has been increased by more than 50%."
In the area of advanced radar, DGA helped fund development of critical components in an effort to sustain core industrial skills and remain competitive in the global market.
"Europe's combat aircraft sector must shelter itself from the threat of embargoes on critical components," the agency says. "To remain competitive, both nationally and in terms of exports, the mastery of these new components of high technology becomes vital.
The objective was to put in place an industrial landscape for precision radar development while understanding and perfecting the technologies that go into active antenna components. Aimed at developing an active, electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for use on Eurofighter, Rafale and other advanced combat aircraft, the Airborne Multirole Solid-state Active-array Radar (Amsar) was funded by Germany, France and the U.K., and run by EADS, Selex Galileo and Thales.
For France, the project also sought to balance integration of the radars into Rafale while maintaining the pace of production to coincide with planned export projects.
Little more than a decade ago, France was at risk of losing its position in aerial surveillance radar. Concerned that the industrial stakes were considerable, DGA began a modular mobile multifunction radar (M3R) demonstrator program to restore French competitiveness for a large-area active radar antenna and to pave the way for future anti-missile and air-defense projects.
Developed by Thales and Raytheon Systems, the 3-D long-range air-defense radar, known as the Ground Master 400 (GM400), is designed to protect key assets for forces deployed on remote operations. Capable of detecting targets at low, medium and high altitudes with an unprecedented level of availability and mobility, the radar can spot a fighter aircraft at 450 km (280 mi.) and cruise missiles or small aircraft at 250 km.
France is in the process of deploying the Thales/Raytheon-built GM400 at Europe's spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, and to date 32 have been ordered for export.
DGA is also investing in active antennas and ground stations for satellite communications. The aim was to demonstrate that a moving ground vehicle could communicate by satellite on all types of terrain. Following two demonstrations in 2008, the capability was integrated on French army vehicles in 2009 and deployed to Afghanistan in 2010.


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The sad news is that Nathan has relapsed and is facing a tough fight. The good news is that he is feeling well and going to school and really enjoying life right now. Nathan has undergone a number of experimental treatments for his cancer, some of which may have helped slow the progression of his disease. Programs like St Baldrick's provide vital financial support to these experimental trials. So get yourself on over to Matt's page and cough up a couple of bucks to support kids' cancer research. Even small amounts like $10 or $20 are greatly appreciated. Also, you can see Matt's photo on his page. He's a funny-looking guy. Help make him even funnier-looking by paying to get him bald.
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We've got to hand it to FX's 'American Horror Story: Coven.' Whatever it lacks in presenting original footage during the weeks before a premiere, it surely makes up for in creepy one-sheets and teasers. The latest will have you gagging even more than yesterday's snake poster, or at least give you a nasty case of pins and needles.
Today sees the FX horror-drama unleashing four brand-new teaser posters for Ryan Murphy's third chapter, appropriately titled "Cursed," "Shoes," "Spellbound" and "Voodoo Queen," the latter of which appears to feature Angela Bassett's Marie Laveau. We've got bull horns in the mouth, levitation, impalement and ... more snakes, so what more could you possibly want?
So far, we know that the third season of Ryan Murphy's breakout horror hit will move back and forth between both present and 1830s New Orleans in a battle between witches and voodoo, details of which have emerged for the first few episodes. 'American Horror Story: Coven' will also welcome newcomers Danny Huston, Christine Ebersole, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Patti LuPone, Leslie Jordan and Gabourey Sidibe, along with returning franchise regulars Jessica Lange, Denis O'Hare, Alexandra Breckinridge, Lily Rabe, Frances Conroy, Taissa Farmiga, Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters.
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What could be better than buying a custom made drum kit from a British craftsman? The UK has a handful of custom makers whose products are the equal of any drums made anywhere in the world.
The trouble is that many drummers fall for the razzmatazz of American makers, especially when they see their latest hero playing an in-yer-face, extravagant kit in a lurid finish.
The British custom makers highlighted here are generally more low key, but they're every bit as good. Plus they're usually cheaper, partly due to lack of shipping costs, and they may be right on your doorstep.
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Search custom makers' websites, phone for a chat, arrange a visit, see what they are doing and what they can offer. If you're impressed you can get a kit handmade to your exact specification.
Unlike many America builders, who buy ready-made shells and custom finish them, British builders mostly craft their own shells from scratch, using a variety of different methods. So, as well as the usual ply construction, here's your chance to get a unique solid block, stave, or steam-bent single ply snare or even complete kit.
5 best British custom-built kits from £1000
5. KD Drums£1685
KD uses a variety of different construction methods including ply, segmented, stave, steam-bent and one-piece solid to produce yet another beautiful range of individual drums. While KD's standard ply drums are made from premium Canadian maple, an absolutely amazing variety of exotic hardwoods is suggested for the stave and solid drums. (Read the full)
4. Jalapeno£1765
Lancastrian Dave Nuttall has established this respected line of drums over the past decade. A lot of careful thought has gone into the design and construction: shells are dry moulded from Finnish birch with the outer and inner plies running vertically for better projection. The rugged lugs are hewn from solid brass. (Read a review of Jalapeno's pack-away series kit)
3. Richmo V-Series£1000
Richmo is Alan Gilby, the man who sold the 'resonator' twin shell concept to Premier in the 1970s. Alan's always thinking up new ideas for his handmade kits. The V (Vibrant) series has incredibly thin 3mm shells with reinforcing rings. Not the greatest finish, but Alan's always affordable and inventive.
Next page: Highwood Exotic ply range and our top pick
2. Highwood Exotic ply range£1700
A relatively new company, Highwood custom-builds four different drum series. The Exotic Plykithas 5.5mm Finnish birch shells with an outer veneer of figured walnut, or any other species you (or they) can get hold of. Highwood also does great-sounding single ply steam-bent snares at tempting prices. (Read the full review of Highwood's Custom Exotic Ply Series Kit)
1. Noonan MR10-8 kit£2091 (typical four-drum shell pack)
Gary Noonan makes some of the most beautiful drums available anywhere. A stickler for detail and a totally uncompromising character, no-one knows more about making drums. Plies, solid, stave, block, steam-bending, exotic veneers, spun and cast metals...Gary does it all superbly.
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When it comes to mergers, some are so successful that we can't remember a time when the companies were distinct: Where would Disney be without Pixar, or J.P. Morgan without Chase?
But many mergers fall flat on their faces. The newly created company goes bankrupt, executives are fired, and in some cases, the merged companies disband in a sort of corporate divorce.
For whatever the reason, there doesn't seem to be a magic trick to corporate mergers. They are inherently risky, and without the proper strategy, intuition and knowledge, mergers can get, well, ugly.
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All special orders & custom furniture is on sale! Contact store for pricing. Plus, save an extra $100 off every $1000 you spend. Sale ends March 25th. *Restrictions apply!
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Solid wood construction
- Solid wood construction
- Coordinated fabric selection by Simply Casual
- Frames are Hard Wood constructed with 5/4 Hard Wood and 7/8 inch plywood laminates with no particle board
- Arms are heavily padded, tie wires and back seat springs add additional support
- Heavy gauge sinuous wire springs add durability and comfort.
- seat backs are heavily padded and feature 100% Dacron polyester fiber back cushion encased in a sewn ticking with separate compartments to prevent fiber down fall
- seat cushions feature 2.0 density high resiliency foam core with a blend of down filling and Dacron fiber wrapping
- Joints are Mortised and Tenon or double dowelled, glued and corner blocked for durability. Wood legs and skirted frames are built into the frame for strength and durability.
- Legs are securely mounted to the base of the frame
- Fully assembled
- No particle board
- Made in the USA
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Craftmaster begins its history in 1972 in the rural town of Taylorsville, N.C. For over 40 years Craftmaster Furniture has manufactured its furniture the old fashion way - by hand, with pride.
The work ethic and pride in craftsmanship is alive and well here in the foothills of North Carolina and is evident in every piece of upholstery that is made at our factories. We have over 400,000 square fee of manufacturing and warehousing and are the third largest employer in Alexander County.
Craftmaster was founded with the goal of building the finest quality upholstered furniture in their price range that is fashionable, yet affordable. The company has grown from 20 people to over 500 employees today. Craftmaster is proud to be the exclusive upholstery manufacturer of the Paula Deen Home Collection from the well known celebrity chef.
Custom Order is our strength - our consumers can select the style and fabric that best suits their decorating need and order it at Hoot Judkins Furniture. We feature over 120 living room styles, over 100 accent chairs and ottomans, over 30 recliner styles and over 1000 fabric choices. Most Craftmaster Furniture is manufactured in the USA.
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We at "Hoot" Judkins pride ourselves on our selection of quality real wood furniture. In fact, we have the widest selection of wood furniture in Northern California ranging from promotional solid pine collections to hand crafted heirloom quality furniture.
Custom Built Simply Casual Queen Sleeper Sofa Bed Shown in Hampstead Fabric
Quality Score: 100
How do we assign our Quality Score to our product?
"Hoot" Judkins has been "A Greener Choice" for over 45 years by selling quality real wood furniture. We have been long promoters of the "Buy it at birth, keep it for life" philosophy. Making "A Greener Choice" today is not only the responsible choice for our environment, but a healthier choice for your family.
How do we assign our "Greener Choice Score" to our product?
Scores will range anywhere from 30 to 100, lowest to highest. If the item scores less than 30, we refuse to stock it in our stores because of poor craftsmanship and quality. We use the following categories to give each item a score based on the following factors:
- Construction Material
- Distance to our Stores
- Type of Finish
- Craftsmanship
- Packaging
- Corporate Responsibility
Custom Built Simply Casual Queen Sleeper Sofa Bed Shown in Hampstead Fabric Greener Choice Score 100
Living with Real Wood furniture is easy and maintaining your furniture will help your new purchase today become an heirloom of tomorrow. Follow these easy steps to perserve your new quality furniture.
To clean simply use a soft cloth such as an old white t-shirt moistened in Orange Oil Polish. Reuse the same cloth for light dusting. Click here to view Polishes and Cleaners.
Protect your finish
NEVER use glass or household cleaners on finished furniture. Ammonia will chemically attack and damage the finish.
Prevent Yellowing
Do not use commercial waxes and spray polishes. Do not place in direct sunlight. Polish items frequently if exposed to direct sunlight.
Prevent Splitting
Maintain even humidity conditions in your home.
Prevent Damage
Do not place hot pots and laptops directly on surface. Laptops can get extemely hot on the bottom, just like a hot pot. When left on a wood surface for an extended period, damage may occur. Use a trivet or placemat.
Wipe up Spills
Wipe up spills immediately and dry completely with soft cloth. Do not clean wood surfaces with a wet sponge. Cleaning with water on a day to day basis will strip the finish off furniture. The finishes of today are designed to withstand spills as long as they are wiped up and not left to dry.
Size does matter when shopping for furniture
Measure your Components
Measure your television and other components that you would like to place in your furniture. If you have special collectibles - a fine piece of Lladro or a special vase - note the measurements. Always buy your television before your furniture and have the outside dimensions available. Width x Depth x Height. Manufacture television sizes vary widely, and the "size" television has no reflection on the actual width and height of the TV.
Measure for Delivery
It is important that your furniture be delivered through all entryways, elevators and up all stairways. Measure the height and width of your entryways, including staircases, hallways, elevator doors and interiors. Make note of any fixtures, decorative moldings, interior walls, ceiling heights, stairwells and banisters that may pose an obstacle once inside. Consider the furniture to be delivered and determine if it can go straight through entryways or if it will have to go in at an angle or on end. Please consult with a salesperson if you have even the slightest doubt. We can help you determine if the furniture can be delivered into your room, and we can suggest products can be ordered in two pieces for easier access.
We are Here to Help
Our staff is trained to work with your space, your needs, and your style. Bring us your dimensions, and a drawer, shelf or door from a piece in the room for sample color. We will help you find the right piece for your room. Don't forget, our website is just a drop in the bucket of what's available. Plus, we have vendors that can offer customized furniture for reasonable prices.
Delivery & Ordering Information
We accept the following credit cards:
- Delivery Area
- Local delivery services are available throughout Northern California- charges based on distance.
- We do provide an in-house delivery service throughout the greater Bay Area and some parts of Northern California including the Tahoe area.
Please ask our staff for more information about delivery.
- Minimum delivery charge: $70.
- Pick Ups
- You may place your order on line then pickup your items at one of our stores.
- Return Policy
- Most items purchased at "Hoot" Judkins are returnable for a refund so long as:
- The item was in stock at the time of purchase.
- You have your sales receipt.
- The item is in the same condition as it was when it was purchased
- No more than 10 days has elapsed from the date of purchase.
The following are non-refundable:
- Special orders.
- Custom finishing.
- Modified pieces (such as adding locks, cutting shelves or drilling holes).
- "Red Tag" or clearance items.
- Delivery or setup charges.
Please note that if an item was purchased by cash or check, a refund check will be mailed within 7 to 14 days. All returns are subject to management approval. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact us online or call one of our stores.
Any custom service or modifying including custom staining and blending must be paid in full before service will be completed.
- Delivery Policy
- Prior to your delivery, please have the area cleared where your new furniture is to be placed.
- "Hoot" Judkins will confirm an approximate delivery time the evening prior to the delivery. Every effort will be made to arrive within this time period.
- Set-up of merchandise is not included unless specified on the sales slip (a fee will be applied).
- Please notify your salesperson if your new furniture needs to be carried up stairs. Furniture will only be brought up stairs if there is a notification on your receipt.
- Delivery personnel are prohibited from re-locating your existing furniture or household items.
- If you are not home during the specified delivery time a second delivery charge may apply.
- "Hoot" Judkins assumes no liability for inadequate delivery access.
- Storage fees will be added to invoice if merchandise has not been picked up or delivered within thirty days after notification of arrival of goods.
- Will Call Policy
- Will call hours: Mon-Fri are 10:00 am - 5:30 pm; Sat 9:00 am - 4:30 pm; Sun 11:00 am - 4:30 pm. Please call 30 minutes prior to arrival.
- Customers choosing to "will call" their purchase are responsible for providing any needed padding and supplies necessary to secure their load. "Hoot" Judkins employees are not responsible for security loads.
- We do not assume any liability for "will call" merchandise once it has left our facility, other than warranty issues.
- Storage fees will be added to invoice if merchandise has not been picked up or delivered within thirty days after notification of arrival of goods.
- Sales Tax
- Sales tax for our store locations is 9%. Sales tax for merchandise delivered to California addresses will be assessed at the local rate for the delivery address. On-line orders placed for delivery to California address will be assessed at 9% at checkout and adjusted before actual payment is processed to the correct local rate.


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To highlight his record of dealing with constituent complaints, Halloran has mentioned on more than one occasion he ranks number one among his colleagues in C-Stat, which is a database that tracks a council person's effectiveness at dealing with constituent concerns.
Halloran may indeed rank first, but when we asked several members of City Council about C-Stat, they told us that the program is not mandatory and virtually no one actually uses it, so ranking first in C-Stat is akin to coming in first in a one-person race.
As one council member put it to us, they didn't really need a list of upset constituents in the hands of the speaker of the City Council, which could then be used against them for political reasons.
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One thing I haven't had an opportunity to do much of since moving to Vancouver is go thrift/vintage shopping. I was told by a friend to check out a store called Mintage on Commercial Drive, and I must say I was not disappointed! I found this amazing Christian Dior short for only $44 and a bright satin cardigan for $5 (that's for another time). In the next place I went into I found a Levi's denim jacket for $24 and cut the sleeves off when I got back to make a vest. I coupled the two pieces and added a necklace from Forever 21 and my dark wash jeans from H&M.
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Aetna Field Nurse Care Manager in Vineland, New Jersey
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We are building an exciting new clinical and member experience program at Aetna. Aetna Community Care is a member centric, team-delivered, community-based care management model that joins members where they are.
The Field Care Manager is a members first point of contact across a larger community-based interdisciplinary care team. The Field Care Manager provides long-term care management support to a member through a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy. The Field Care Manager connects members to the resources and services, available in their own community, to support the members comprehensive health needs while promoting quality care and cost effective outcomes.
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Responsible for long-term care management of eligible Aetna members with complex care needs; partners with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, community-based care management services focused on helping the member maximize best health outcomes.
Interacts with members in-person, in their home on a regular basis; also meets members at work-sites, a physicians office, or at an agreed upon community location such as a library.
Interacts with members telephonically, following at least the minimum standard of contact required per member based on their level of intervention.
Completes in-person and telephonic assessments and care management support to members daily.
Conducts individualized assessments to identify problems, goals, & interventions with corresponding measurable outcomes that drive the content of the holistic, member centered care plan.
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Utilizes influencing and motivational interviewing skills to ensure maximum member engagement; promotes lifestyle and behavior changes to achieve optimum level of health.
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Demonstrates proficiency with operating in a remote environment, connecting hardware/software, managing email in an Outlook account, and using remote communication software such as Skype & WebEx; able to demonstrate proficiency with Word, Excel, and experience documenting within an electronic health record.
Other requirements include: ability to flex work hours to meet the member scheduling needs, ability to travel within a designated geographic area for in-person care management activities distance is reasonable but not fully defined by one-way mileage limits.
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Minimum of 3 years care/case management experience required
Minimum of 3 years clinical experience required
Registered Nurse with active state license in good standing is required
CCM Certification desired
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Health Plan experience preferred Managed Care, Medicare/Medicaid, or Commercial Professional certifications preferred (CMCN, GCM, CRC, CDMS, CRRN, COHN, or CCM)
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RN Required, Active in the State of NJ
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The highest level of education desired for candidates in this position is a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
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From: Inward letters and diary extracts - H F Way, Reference Number MS-Papers-0032-0622 (38 digitised items). 36 letters written from Hawke's Bay, Taupo and Bay of Plenty (Maketu), 1869-1876). Includes diary covering events 6 Oct 1869-31 Jul 1870, 1 Sep-31 Oct 1870, HRH Duke of Edinburgh's visit to Rotorua District, 13-19 Dec 1870.
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A forum page over on O2 Ireland's site indicates that they are currently testing the Samsung ATIV S on their network. The post says that testing began on December 4 for both the ATIV S and the HTC 8S. It isn't clear just how long the testing process will take, but it may be an indicator that both phones are very close to being released.
The Samsung ATIV S was the first Windows Phone 8 device announced and the last to show at the party. For reasons still unexplained, it has been delayed, with rumored release dates ranging from the end of December to sometime in February 2013. Windows Phone Central received a communication from Samsung saying that the ATIV S was still on track for the "end of the year."
O2's testing of the device and appearances of ATIV S-related advertising materials various retailers' ads and stores both seem to corroborate this, though it still remains to be seen. Samsung was quick to throw their hat in the Windows Phone 8 ring, but has since been left in the dust by HTC and Nokia, who have both released hero and mid-range phones, along with massive marketing campaigns. Samsung is clearly focused on the Android market, but if they hope to get any significant slice of WP8, they had better get a move on.
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Calm Abiding and Special Insight presents an intimate and detailed picture of the intricacies of meditation so vividly that the reader is drawn into a Tibetan worldview of spiritual development. Geshe Gedün Lodrö, one of the foremost scholars of Tibet, reveals methods for overcoming afflictive states and disorders to create a mind which is stable, calm, and alertly clear. This book illustrates the mind's potential for profound transformation.
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LindsaySF wrote:I won't go through Tamara and her favorite moderator bullying me again. I WON'T.
Don't let Miss Meow Meow bother you. She is NOT our favorite kitty - only Eric and Joyce's.
LindsaySF wrote:I won't go through Tamara and her favorite moderator bullying me again. I WON'T.
Hoyden wrote:Lindsay please don't let those two chase you away. Stay around and I'm sure you will enjoy yourself.
And for the record, I think that YOU TWO, and you KNOW who you are should be ashamed of yourselves! You rarely post here, but decided to drag your unwelcomed drama over to this board. Save it for housekeeping, we don't want it and we really don't care.
Jaime wrote:c'mon i thought this was to be in pm's and out of intro's
can't you people at least be pleasant i wanted to welcome lindsay to a new forum mwhere she can be helpful and post links--
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LindsaySF wrote:Thank you for the welcome guys. I'm actually surprised that 2 certain people have embarrassed themselves so...
As for the "links" and "copy/paste info" mentioned by one of said people, that is something you all will quickly notice about me. I like to post links. A lot. I think they are helpful. I was nicknamed "Linky Lindsay" on the other forum by my "friends" over there.
When it comes to parasites (heartworm, hookworm, giardia, etc) and common veterinary diseases, I think my intelligence scares people off. Oh well. That's not my problem. I mean, I should know a fair bit about it, being my MAJOR and all right? Perhaps some people feel insecure and inadequate and lash out? I don't know. Either way, I'll try not to be condescending or anything when I talk about my worms.
cheekymunkee wrote:Yep, links are kind of a "requirement" around here, we like to see proof of what one says so we can seperate fact from opinion.
a-bull wrote:plus, as much as I like to hear people's ideas, sometimes, particularly regarding medical stuff, etc., I like to check out the source of the info.
I'd be uncomfortable with any forum that is bothered by links to information.
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Dan is an Associate Professor in Consumer Horticulture with the LSU AgCenter. He is the spokesperson for the LSU AgCenter's "Get It Growing project," an effort encouraging home horticulture throughout Louisiana. Dan is also author of "Month-by-Month Gardening in Louisiana" and co-author of the "Louisiana Gardener's Guide."


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NILES, Ill., May 16, 2012 — The producers of this year's Billboard Latin Music Awards used Shure products exclusively for the telecast and live-sound production of the event, including several wireless microphone and personal monitor systems. The event was held on April 26 in the 8,000-seat BankUnited Center in Miami, Florida, and was broadcast live to 2.4 million viewers by Telemundo. The show, which garnered its highest television ratings ever, featured performances by Prince Royce, Don Omar, Pitbull, Marc Anthony, and many others.
"We've been working with Shure for the past six years — we've had Shure reps on site, and used Shure products," says Juan "JC" Aguila, Network Audio Supervisor for NBC/Telemundo, and the Audio Coordinator for the event, "but this year was unique. Every artist performed with Shure products."
Capturing the sound of the performers for the live and television audiences was a major undertaking. There were four stages: two main stages for large bands and two auxiliary stages for single artists. While one stage was in use, the others were being set up for subsequent acts, and all of them needed microphones and monitor systems because sound had to be sent to front-of-house, the monitor position, the broadcast mixer, and to the broadcast truck. As the Audio Coordinator, Aguila supervised the set up and running of the myriad audio systems at the venue and made sure that everything worked perfectly.
Almost all of the vocalists used wireless microphones, typically Shure's new Axient wireless transmitters with KSM9, Beta 58, or Beta 87 capsules. "Don Omar used a Beta 58," says Aguila, "and Marc Anthony a KSM9 Axient." The only vocalist to eschew wireless was Juanes, who sang using a wired KSM9. Aguila says that all of the wireless systems performed flawlessly, without a single dropout.
Besides the Axient systems, Shure UHF-R wireless systems were also used for some of the evening's performances. All of the wireless in-ear monitor systems were Shure PSM 1000 personal monitor systems. According to Aguila, most of the performers were wowed by the sound, "Musicians came up after their performance and told my stage guys, 'Hey the EQ was perfect.' It was very solid and sounded really good."
With a full range of Shure mics to choose from, Aguila was able to get creative. He chose a KSM313 ribbon microphone for the show's offstage announcer, whose voice he described as more mid-range than bottom heavy. "I love the sound of that mic. It provides crispness, but also a warmer sound," Aguila says. "That was the first time I used it, and I was very impressed."
With so many acts performing, there were dozens of instrument mics used over the course of the evening in addition to all of the wireless gear. Aguila and company relied on Shure's diverse catalog to find a number of great-sounding solutions.
For the kick drums, a Beta 91A boundary mic was placed inside the drum, and a Beta 52A, a dynamic kick-drum mic, on the outside. The combination provided what Aguila termed an "amazing sound." The Beta 181C condensers were used for miking the piano. "I was very impressed," says Aguila. In addition, several SM57s and Beta 57As were selected for a variety of applications. "Those are the most versatile mics," he says.
Overall, the Shure wired microphones and wireless products were a huge part of the highly successful production. "Myself and the entire team, from the stage guy to the music mixer, production mixer—going up to upper-level management—everybody was happy," Aguila says. "The show sounded very good."


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The great thing about Windows is all the software that runs on it. Every day, there's new software released for Windows. Today, with Firefox's release, is no different.
As someone who has worked on many big software projects over the last few years, I'm happy for the developers who worked on it. Signing off on your work and letting the rest of the world use it feels good. As someone who works on Windows, I think more software for Windows is a good thing. As someone who believes that customers making choices in a marketplace is a good thing, I'm happy to see more options out there.
I've listened to different customers, and partners, and pundits talk about their browser choice. I've seen a healthy spectrum of articles and commentary on the topic. I wanted to offer a few comments on the subject.
First, IE, like Windows, is a platform. That means that by choosing IE, customers choose a rich, healthy ecosystem of additional offerings. You can see a collection of these at Windows Marketplace. I know people whose first activity, after starting IE, is clicking on the MSN toolbar or the Google toolbar. Friends of mine at Microsoft use browsers "powered by IE" like Maxthon and NetCaptor for tabbed browsing and other great features. Every day I get mail about different IE add-ons; they keep on surprising me. Of course, there are some great ActiveX controls out there as well (who doesn't use Flash or the Adobe PDF reader?).
Second, IE, like Windows and the rest of Microsoft, is committed to Trustworthy Computing. You'll see that commitment with the next beta of Longhorn. XPSP2 demonstrated that commitment. The work in Windows Server 2003 around "hardening" showed that commitment. Our work on security updates for a browser released in 1999 shows that commitment. I've talked with customers running Win2K and IE5.01 who have solid business reasons for not changing OS or browser. They understand that they are running an "old" platform. They want to be as secure as possible in that choice. Microsoft is there for them, and will be for a long time.
Last, the IE team, like the Windows team it belongs to, lives to innovate. I'd love to say more about what we're working on right now on this front. I can't. I will defer to Mr. Scoble's comments.
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The wins will come.
In the meantime, top University of Colorado leaders said they are proud of the elite students that its head football coach recruits to play in black and gold.
Shortly after CU Athletic Director Mike Bohn confirmed on Thursday that Dan Hawkins will continue to coach the Buffaloes for a fifth season, CU President Bruce Benson praised the decision, saying it's "exactly the right thing for the university."
"I think he's doing the right things, and we're proud of him, and we're going to stay the course," Benson said, noting Hawkins' recruiting standards. "We really want high-quality kids, and it will come. It's going to take a little while, but I'm a big supporter."
Fans have criticized Hawkins this season for mounting losses in what was supposed to be a turnaround year. The Buffs are 3-8 heading into Friday's rivalry game with Nebraska, and the team is 16-32 in four seasons under Hawkins.
Although CU's record this season might not show Hawkins' success, Benson said, his players' academic performance does.
"The GPA on the team was the highest it's been in many, many years, and the kids aren't getting into trouble," he said. "We used to have a lot of that.
"We had a structural problem — we were bringing in kids we shouldn't have been bringing in — and all it takes it one bad apple and then you have a scandal," Benson said. "I don't like scandals."
Benson wouldn't speculate beyond next season to say whether Hawkins would keep his job through the end of his extended contract if CU continues to lose.
"I'm on a day-to-day contract myself, and I'm under scrutiny," he said. "We go day-by-day and see how things are going."
Last year, CU extended Hawkins' contract through the 2012 season. Had Bohn decided to fire Hawkins after this season, it would have cost the university more than $3 million.
University of Colorado Head Football Coach Dan Hawkins listens to a question during his radio show at the Boulder Draft House on Wednesday evening. At left is radio announcer Larry Zimmer and at right is contributing editor for CUBuffs.com BG Brooks. Photo by Paul Aiken The Boulder Camera (PAUL AIKEN)
CU Chancellor Phil DiStefano said money had some bearing in the university's decision to keep Hawkins at the helm.
"I think it was part of the equation," DiStefano said on Thursday. "You have to consider the cost of buying out a coach. But that wasn't a major factor."
What was, DiStefano said, was Hawkins' ability to handle his student-athletes.
"This year, he had 19 football players who were on the academic all-American team in the Big 12," he said. "He has a low tolerance for student athletes who get into trouble, and when you take everything together, I think it was a good decision to keep him."
DiStefano said he's hopeful that Hawkins' success with his young players off the field soon will translate to success on the field.
"Everyone is disappointed in the wins and losses, but I think those wins will come along as well," he said Thursday. "Next year — hopefully starting with tomorrow — they will come."
CU graduate Chris Venne, 34, said he's not so sure and thinks the squad's lackluster season points to the need for a change.
"Dan Hawkins is clearly a bust," he said, conceding that $3 million is a lot to pay to dismiss a coach. "Sometimes you have to ride it out and send him packing."
Long-time Boulder resident and consummate CU fan William Brodie, 62, disagreed and said Hawkins' character and student standards are enough to keep him here for now.
"I've followed a lot of coaches, and I think they should give a guy like him at least one more year," Brodie said. "I know it comes down to if a coach doesn't win, the rich alumni want to get rid of him, but it shouldn't be like that."
CU senior Stephen Pavone, 21, said aside from Hawkins' "bizarre" news conferences, he supports giving him one more year.
"I've been disappointed because the team has seemed heartless at games, but I don't know if it's the coach," Pavone said.
The CU student's father, Chris Pavone, said he agrees and thinks it takes time to get rolling with a new system.
"I hate to see (coaches) get turned over that often," he said.


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Chris Jordan makes art out of consumer excess. The above number is that of cell phones retired in the USA EVERY SINGLE DAY. Jordan has produced a 100"x 60" photo of what this looks like. The image on the left is what that looks like from a distance. The image on the right to give you an idea of the scale of the work.
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Robert Hight (Funny Car), Mike Edwards (Pro Stock) and John Hall (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also were winners at the world's most prestigious race, the 18th of 24 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events. It is the last race in the NHRA's regular season and sets the stage for the six-race Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship playoffs which begins Sept. 13-15 at zMAX Dragway near Charlotte, N.C.
A day after winning the special $100,000 Traxxas Nitro Shootout, Langdon earned another $100,000 payday after powering his 8,000-horsepower Al-Anabi Racing dragster to a run of 3.818 seconds at 320.97 mph to beat Steve Torrence in the championship round for the second straight day.
Langdon, who earned a class-best fifth victory of the season and sixth of his career, also beat Pat Dakin, Terry McMillen and Doug Kalitta to reach the final round.
"This is the biggest race of the year by far and this team just did a phenomenal job," said Langdon of his first Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals victory. "With how special this event is and with the history behind the race, it was important for me to win this and I wanted it bad. This team has given me a great car and it's a dream opportunity."
Torrence and Bob Vandergriff secured the final two positions in the Countdown to the Championship. Everyone will start out chasing Langdon, who has plenty of momentum on his side as he is seeking his first Top Fuel world championship title.
Hight broke a 35-race winless streak and claimed his 28th career victory and second at Indy by beating Jack Beckman in the final round. Hight went 4.111 at 312.64 in his Auto Club Ford Mustang to earn the victory over Traxxas Nitro Shootout winner Beckman's Valvoline/MTS Dodge Charger. The victory also gave John Force Racing its sixth consecutive Funny Car win at the tradition-rich Indy event.
"This is definitely the biggest win of my career," Hight said. "We won four races in a row last year and then to go into that dry spell, you start wondering and doubting yourself, and that wears on you. (Crew chief) Mike Neff really changed things for me this weekend and this was the perfect time to get a win."
A semifinal finish sent Tim Wilkerson into the Countdown to the Championship, and Del Worsham, who also fell in the semifinals, picked up a clutch second-round win against John Force to move him past Bob Tasca III into the No. 10 position. He will be one of nine drivers chasing points leader Matt Hagan when the Countdown to the Championship playoffs begin. That list includes Hight, who won the 2009 world championship.
Pro Stock points leader Edwards earned his sixth season victory and 40th in his career by topping V Gaines on a holeshot in the final round to continue his banner season. Edwards posted a winning time of 6.637 at 208.39 in his Interstate Batteries/I Am Second Chevy Camaro, using a quicker reaction time to beat Gaines, who went 6.62 at 208.78 in his Kendall Oil Dodge Avenger. It was the second Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals victory for Edwards, who claimed his other Indy title 15 years ago in 1998.
"If you keep running well and keep giving yourself opportunities, that's all you can ask for," Edwards said. "It's a tremendous feeling to win this race. That was some of the best racing in Pro Stock in a long time. It's just anybody's race out there and I'm just fortunate to get the win, especially doing it at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. It really feels good."
Edwards went as quick as 6.613 en route to the victory, beating Chris McGaha, defending world champion Allen Johnson and six-time Indy winner Greg Anderson to reach the championship round. Edwards will start the Countdown in the top position after dominating much of the regular season.
In Pro Stock Motorcycle, John Hall picked up his second win of the season by beating teammate Matt Smith in the final round. Hall rode his Viper Motorcycle Company Buell to a winning time of 7.034 at 188.38 to knock off Smith, who finished in 7.065 at 189.66 on his Viper Motorcycle Company Buell. Hall beat defending world champion Eddie Krawiec, Michael Ray and L.E. Tonglet to set up the memorable matchup with Smith.
Securing the final four Countdown positions on Monday were Eddie Krawiec, rookie Adam Arana, Tonglet, who advanced to the semifinals to move from 11th into the ninth position, and Shawn Gann. Hector Arana Jr., who has a class-best four wins, will start the Countdown from the No. 1 position, though Hall takes plenty of momentum into the final six races of the season.
"We just went for it and I was lucky enough to get the win," Hall said. "It felt great to get that second Wally and this is huge for Viper Motorcycles. Everybody out there is tough and you have to be on top of your game to win one of these."
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series continues Sept. 13-15 with the Carlyle Tools NHRA Carolina Nationals presented by NAPA Auto Parts at zMAX Dragway in Concord, N.C. It is also the first race in the Countdown to the Championship.
Top Fuel -- Shawn Langdon, 3.818 seconds, 320.97 mph def. Steve Torrence, 3.907 seconds, 309.63 mph.
Funny Car -- Robert Hight, Ford Mustang, 4.111, 312.64 def. Jack Beckman, Dodge Charger, 6.072, 111.46.
Pro Stock -- Mike Edwards, Chevy Camaro, 6.637, 208.39 def. V. Gaines, Dodge Avenger, 6.620, 208.78.
Pro Stock Motorcycle -- John Hall, Buell, 7.034, 188.38 def. Matt Smith, Buell, 7.065, 189.66.
Pro Modified -- Mike Janis, Chevy Camaro, 5.952, 241.41 def. Rickie Smith, Camaro, 5.955, 241.37.
Top Alcohol Dragster -- Jim Whiteley, 5.353, 268.81 def. Chris Demke, 5.375, 267.85.
Top Alcohol Funny Car -- Frank Manzo, Chevy Monte Carlo, 5.562, 261.27 def. Annie Whiteley, Ford Mustang, 5.571, 257.78.
Competition Eliminator -- Jason Coan, Bantam, 8.160, 157.15 def. Mike Farrell, Bantam, DQ.
Super Stock -- Todd Frantz, Beretta, 9.675, 132.95 def. Jeff Dona, Firebird, 9.861, 132.76.
Stock Eliminator -- Brad Plourd, Nova, 11.419, 113.25 def. Mike McGinley, Firebird, 11.563, 112.74.
Super Comp -- Frank Kohutek, Dragster, 8.902, 165.92 def. Troy Stone, Dragster, foul.
Super Gas -- Philip Smida II, Cavalier, 9.900, 139.79 def. Marlin Snyder, Opel GT, 9.893, 158.63.


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Haydenshapes Hypto Krypto FutureFlex surfboard 6ft 4 FCS II - Clear
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Everyone was talking about the HK and either had one or was getting one! With all this hype, we thought we'd better find out what all the fuss was about!
After some extremely arduous product testing it's been easy to see why the HK is currently one of the most sought after and fastest selling surfboards worldwide. If you regularly surf onshore waist to chest high slop but would like a board that'll handle those rare, classic days and trips to indo as well, the Hypto Krypto is the board for you. Yes it's great to have a selection of boards in your quiver, but having one board that you can ride in all conditions, is surely the Holy Grail.
The HaydenShapes Hypto Krypto blends tradition and modern performance and really does deserve the often overused 'one board quiver' tag, for its versatility and ability to handle surf conditions from waist high beach breaks, to well overhead barrels.
Hayden explains how the Hypto Krypto came into being: "I was shaping a couple of twin-fins and they had those traditional wide swallowtail designs and I found they went too straight. They didn't want to fit into the pocket. So I grabbed that same design and put my semi-gun rounded pintail into it, blended the curves and… it worked!"
The HK runs with a rolled vee from the nose into a slight single concave, blending into a double vee out through the tail, giving it heaps of speed and plenty of control from rail to rail.
FutureFlex construction is a stringer-less parabolic carbon fibre frame, shaped out of high density EPS foam and built from custom designed materials exclusive to the Hayden Shapes brand. The technology delivers a high energy, rapid spring back resulting in ultimate speed and drive.
FutureFlex boards are constructed using custom designed high performance materials. However, like any surfboard, this does not prevent the board from breakage or compressions. If damage occurs, dry out all water from the EPS core before repairing it using Epoxy resin.
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Hoping to see Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury in action in next year's Iron Man 2? Jackson is hinting that it may be time to lower your expectations, or else prepare for some major disappointment.
Talking to MTV's Splash Page blog, Jackson said that Iron Man 2's Fury won't be the super spy that we've been hoping for:
Not this time, not yet... We still haven't moved Nick Fury into the bad-ass zone. He's still just kind of a talker.
With Jackson signed to a nine-picture deal with Marvel Studios, maybe it's not surprising that they're choosing to wait before unleashing the full action Jackson, but if we're not seeing a bad-ass Fury by the time that 2012's Avengers rolls around, then something has gone horribly wrong.
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The Oklahoma Insurance Department spent more than $180,000 on high-tech shotguns, bulletproof vests and seven police-package vehicles that agency officials say were needed as part of its expanded focus on criminal insurance fraud.
But the purchases have raised eyebrows among some lawmakers who question why the agency's nine-member anti-fraud unit — which primarily investigates white-collar crimes — needs equipment typically used by police officers and SWAT teams.
"I don't think Oklahomans as a whole are going to relish the day when their neighborhood is full of official police-package insurance department police cars as they're executing an arrest on a guy who did a fraudulent insurance claim," said Rep. Jason Murphey, R-Guthrie . . . "For the life of me, I never could come to grasp with why the Insurance Department couldn't take a local sheriff's deputy, or someone responsible to the local community, with them when they do these arrests," he said.
According to Insurance Department records, the agency this year purchased five 2012 Dodge Chargers for $23,590 each and two 2013 Chevrolet Tahoes for $26,505 apiece, each outfitted with police packages that include stiffer suspensions and wiring for additional communications equipment.
The agency also purchased seven Remington pump-action shotguns for $699 each, along with seven mountable shotgun lights that cost $203 apiece and seven bulletproof vests that cost $625 each.


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The i-370 was one of the last pickup trucks made by the Isuzu company in the U.S. as part of the i-series. Isuzu made the i-370 in collaboration with GM, which provided some of the mechanics and design for the model. In fact, the i-370 looks very similar to the GM Canyon and the Chevrolet Colorado.
However, Isuzu could not compete in the U.S. pickup market even with the help of GM. Isuzu left the U.S. in 2008.
One of the defining characteristics of the i-380 is its resemblance to the Chevrolet Colorado and the GM Canyon. The designers of the i-380 jazzed up the front grille with a thick horizontal bar crossed with two vertical bars. Other than that, the styling is almost the same.
The i-380 was initially introduced with a 3.7-liter engine that produced 242 horsepower and 242 lb-ft of torque. The 2008 i-380 had an I-5 engine, giving it a bit more heft. Fuel economy on the truck wasn't great; the vehicle could get 15/22 mpg city/highway.
The i-370 was available in a rear and four-wheel drive version controlled by a four-speed automatic transmission. The front suspension was constructed of a long- and short-arm suspension unit, and the rear wheels were on an independent suspension, giving the vehicle smooth control both on and off the road. The four-wheel version had a solid live axle rear suspension for extra stability.
The i-370 was available in two cab sizes: an extended cab and a crew cab. The extended cab was able to sit two extra passengers in the back, behind the front seats. The seats were split-folding and had decent room, although children were definitely better suited for that space. The crew cab was a four-door version of the i-380. This made the rear seats more easily accessible to passengers, although the added doors afforded very little extra room.
The interior was rather sparse in the i-370, especially in comparison to other vehicles on the market at the time. Even calling the i-380 a "working" vehicle did little to reduce disappointment passengers experienced while sitting in the cabin. Bucket seats did add a little extra comfort, although adjustments were limited to some lumbar support. The i-370 did have a leather-wrapped steering wheel, front reading lights and passenger vanity mirror. The vehicle offered an AM/FM radio and a single CD player with MP3 playback as standard, and six speakers were installed. Speed-sensitive volume control is a nice addition, however.
The i-370 did have a lot to offer in terms of safety. A four-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) was standard on all models. Front driver and passenger airbags were installed, as well as curtains, ensuring some level of safety during a crash. The passenger side airbag could be deactivated if there wasn't a passenger sitting in the seat or baby seat in place.
The i-370 had fog lights, daytime running lights, automatic on/off for the lamps, and dusk-sensing headlamps. Inside the vehicle, front- and rear-integrated headrests and three-point seatbelts were offered. The ventilated front disc brakes and rear-drum brakes were supported by an electronic brake distribution system as well, making the i-380 a pretty safe vehicle to drive.
The Isuzu i-370 was the last hurrah for the i-series models. Isuzu pulled out of the U.S. market in 2008 due to financial troubles. The Isuzu i-370 was available in 2007 and 2008. Minimal changes were made between the two models.
A used i-370 can tend to be on the expensive side for a used truck, mainly due to the rarity of these vehicles. Not many were sold during the run.
The i-370 was a working vehicle. Don't buy this vehicle used unless you're willing to sacrifice some luxuries. The interior of the vehicle is somewhat disappointing, offering little in comparison to the competition at the time. The interior can feel quite cramped, although the four-door extended cab does offer a little more space. The body build is almost a clone of the GM vehicles it's modeled after, so if you like the design you may as well go with the better Chevy and GM builds. In addition, the i-370 doesn't have a V-6 or V-8 option like its GM-built counterparts.
However, the i-370 is a decent drive, offering comfortable control both on and off the road. The suspension allows you to do some real work, although the five-foot cab can be somewhat limiting on big jobs. Overall, steer clear of the i-370 when purchasing a used pickup truck for work and play, unless you want to take a risk with a possible quality-impaired vehicle.
2008 Isuzu I-370
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The 2008 Isuzu I-370 belongs to the I-Series midsize pickup truck lineup manufactured and marketed by Japanese automaker Isuzu Motors.
2007 Isuzu I-370
The 2007 Isuzu i-370 comes in a choice of either the crew-cab or extended-cab body style, and includes the significantly more powerful 242-horsepower (hp), five-cylinder engine.


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SEC Freezes Swiss Account Involved in Heinz Pre-Deal Trading
The SEC announced after the market closed that it got an emergency court order to freeze the assets of a Swiss trading account that was used in a suspicious trade ahead of yesterday's news about Heinz.
Almost immediately after the $23 billion deal between the ketchup company, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital was announced, there were whispers about some suspicious looking trading. MarketBeat reported yesterday about one trader who made $1.6 million in the options market betting on Heinz shares ahead of the release.
Here's the release from the SEC:
Washington, D.C., Feb. 15, 2013 – The Securities and Exchange Commission today obtained an emergency court order to freeze assets in a Zurich, Switzerland-based trading account that was used to reap more than $1.7 million from trading in advance of yesterday's public announcement about the acquisition of H.J. Heinz Company.
The SEC's immediate action ensures that potentially illegal profits cannot be siphoned out of this account while the agency's investigation of the suspicious trading continues.