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Thomaston, Georgia: May 29 Emancipation Day Celebration
May 2011 will witness the 146th annual organized celebration of Emancipation in Upson County, Georgia. Each year beginning May 29, 1866, people of Upson and surrounding counties have converged on the town of Thomaston to celebrate the Emancipation of the slaves. This is the oldest, continuously-observed annual emancipation event in the USA; yet the reasons that the first organizers selected May 29 are now obscure.
On June 5, 1903, the Thomaston Times commented that "the 29th of May is a great day for the negroes of Thomaston and all the surrounding communities for about forty miles square. . . . For some reason known only to the negroes, and perhaps by a very small portion of them." The editor did not bother to consult any ex-slaves, not even William Guilford, the leading organizer of the first annual Emancipation Celebration held on May 29, 1866, who still lived in Thomaston until his death in 1909. Through the years writers in the Times discussed their theories, but none of them satisfactorily answer the question—why May 29th?
May 29th must have had distinct significance to the freedpeople of Upson. The date of the first organized anniversary celebration, May 29, 1866, was a Tuesday—not on a weekend—so working people disrupted the rhythm of their workweek to attend this celebration. Local lawyer James W. Greene reported the very first annual commemoration of Emancipation in a letter to General Davis Tillson, Georgia's Assistant Commissioner of the Freedmen's Bureau, on May 30, 1866: "[The] freedmen had a brilliant Celebration at this place on yesterday." Clearly this date was special.
Although May 29 was not the anniversary of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation (January 1, 1863), the date fell in summertime time, 1865, when a victorious Union army in Georgia finally made the promise of the Proclamation a reality for Upson County's slaves. General James H. Wilson's Union cavalry raid swarmed through Upson County April 19-20 (ten days after General R. E. Lee had surrendered at Appomattox), and on May 10, U. S. president Andrew Johnson declared hostilities at an end. Within days General Q. A. Gilmore, commanding the U.S. military department that included Georgia, announced that "the people of the black race are free citizens of the United States." Gilmore's order was printed in the Athens Southern Watchman, May 31, 1865, and reprinted by other newspapers. Public speakers throughout the state in late May and early June declared slavery "a dead issue," although in the minds of some slave owners slavery still lived. Some slaveholders clung to the fantasy that perhaps the victorious United States would reverse its policy and allow the South to keep its slaves as if the war had never happened—or if owners just acted in the old way the slaves would just keep on working as before. On July 13 Georgia's Provisional Governor, James Johnson, felt compelled to remind his fellow-citizens that "slavery is extinct, and involuntary servitude no longer exists." Although talk of freedom and the end of slavery was in the air throughout the summer of 1865, this does not explain why people of Upson County celebrate May 29th.
In its June 1, 1906, issue the Thomaston Times returned to the topic of the origins of "the 29th of May." The editor consulted Judge J. E. F. Matthews who speculated that the date did not commemorate the Emancipation Proclamation, but instead marked what he called President Johnson's "Proclamation of Peace on the 29th of May, 1865, and . . . the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United states, which provided for the prohibition of slavery forever in all the States." Judge Matthews' theory does not stand up to scrutiny. First of all, the Thirteenth Amendment was adopted on December 6, 1865—not even close to May 29. Second, President Johnson did indeed issue a proclamation on that date, but its title was not the "Proclamation of Peace"; rather, its title was "Proclamation 134 – Granting Amnesty to Participants in the Rebellion, with Certain Exceptions." Although Judge Matthews' theory was wrong, he was probably closer than he realized. President Johnson's May 29th proclamation may be the key to understanding our Upson Emancipation Proclamation Celebration, not because of anything Johnson said about "peace," but because of what he said about slavery.
Johnson's proclamation did indeed intend "that peace, order, and freedom may be established," but his main purpose was to define terms of amnesty for former Confederates. The president offered "to all persons who have, directly or indirectly, participated in the existing rebellion . . . amnesty and pardon, with restoration of all rights of property, except as to slaves." To claim amnesty, ex-Confederates had to swear an oath to "faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves. So help me God." President Johnson's proclamation, in effect, required Upson County's slaveholders to "faithfully support" the Emancipation Proclamation that Lincoln had issued over two years earlier.
President Johnson's amnesty proclamation was printed in southern newspapers within days and was widely known in Georgia by early June 1865. Johnson's proclamation caused each ex-Confederate to face the fact that in order to re-claim U.S. citizenship he or she had to swear an oath acknowledging that the slaves were free. Although a US Army officer would not arrive in Thomaston to take oaths until August 28, most slave owners in Upson County did not wait so long to act on the new reality. (The slaves, of course, had always known that the war would decide their status, but many would wait to see what their former owners would do about it.) Sallie Blakely, formerly enslaved in Thomaston by William A. Cobb, told to an interviewer in 1937, "When freedom was declared, Mr. Cobb called his slaves together and read the papers to them telling them that they were free."
We know for a fact that President Johnson's proclamation prompted a nearby slave owner, James C. Freeman, to tell his slaves they were free. Freeman, who lived at nearby Flat Shoals, Meriwether County, owned a man named Houston Hartsfield Holloway, born in Upson County, who later recorded his experience of emancipation. Monday morning, June 5, 1865, Holloway tells us, was "the greatest day that I had ever known." Slave owner Freeman visited each of his three plantations and "Cald all of the Slaves up and set them free."
What had prompted James C. Freeman to free his slaves June 5, 1865? Freeman testified before the Southern Claims Commission in Washington, D.C, ten years later:
Q: How many negroes did you own? A: I had 137 about.
Q: Did you set your negroes free at any time, or how was it? A: I set them free after the proclamation.
Q: How long after? A: Just as soon as it came out.
Q: What did you do to set them free? A: I just called them up and told them they were free by the laws of the country—the proclamation.
The only proclamation that could have prompted Freeman to free his slaves "just as soon as it came out" was President Johnson's amnesty proclamation of May 29, 1865.
Why is Emancipation celebrated in Upson County on May 29? We have only indirect clues, but until some yet-undiscovered document gives us a better answer, it may be that President Johnson's Amnesty Proclamation forced Upson County slaveholders to acknowledge what the slaves had known ever since January 1, 1863. Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, while it had freed only a few thousand slaves on the day it was issued, had made emancipation of the South's slaves United States military policy, and therefore also the nation's policy. Furthermore, by opening the door to recruitment of black soldiers, Lincoln's Proclamation had made black citizenship in the United States an implied pledge that could not later be denied. On May 29, 1865, Lincoln was dead, but a new president's proclamation seemed to confirm those past promises to an oppressed people.


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Real Results Classic Physique Workout
by Glwanabe
This program was inspired by the routines of the Golden Age of Bodybuilding.
Classic Physique Workout
Perform Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Squat 3 x 8-12
Dumbbell or Barbell Row 3 x 8-12; Deadlift 3 x 5 * see note
Barbell or Dumbbell Overhead Press 3 x 8-12 ** see note.
Barbell or Dumbbell Bench 3 x 8-12
Barbell or Dumbbell Curl 3 x 8-12
Dips 5 x 10 @ Bodyweight. Try for sets of 10, but do what you can.
Barbell Calf Raise 3 x 15-20
* On Friday drop barbell rows and do 3 x 5 deadlifts.
** Pressing move is a shoulder press. Originally I had this written as a behind the neck press, but people have asked about using dumbbells here or doing a front press. A front press hits your front delts pretty hard, as does the bench. The pressing move should be either a dumbbell press or behind the neck press to hit the medial delt more so than the front delt.
Performing the program.
Do a good general warmup to loosen up and get the blood flowing. Do some BW moves that simulate the weighted movements, or whatever you generally do to get a total body warmup.
Perform the program in the order listed.
Utilizing dumbbells in the program.
Dumbbells can be used in place of barbells if that is your preference.
Determining how much weight to use, and getting into the program.
Use a weight that is about 50% of your normal workset max the first week. You should not have any trouble performing the whole program. Dont work too hard to start. just get a feel for completing the whole thing.
Start at the low end of the rep range, and the next session increase by a rep or two, still using a light weight. For the third session try do the full rep range of all the movements.
Do not do more work than this the first week.
Over the weekend judge how you feel. Try to make an educated guess as to how much weight you should increase for the 2nd week. Do not let your ego have you reset back to your normal work set weights. You will fail.
A good guess would be to use about 60% the 2nd week, and drop back down to the low end of the rep range. Continue the 2nd week as you did the first and try to get the middle range of reps done. Then on Friday try the top range. How do you feel, at the end of this week? You are probably feeling a lot more worked this week than last, if your new to fullbody work.
Where you able to complete the whole program week 2 at this increased weight, and at the top rep range? If the answer is no, then dont increase your work set weight. Begin the 3rd week where you started week 2, and try to add a rep or two each workout. Adding 1 rep per workout to a move is all that you really need to try and accomplish.
When you have established a work set weight for a move, and have worked you way to the top of the rep range, then add weight, and start back at 8 reps. You then try to add a rep or two each session until you are again back to the top of the rep range, and repeat the process.
Straight sets or progressive sets?
You can work any of the moves utilizing either a straight set or progressive set scheme. Use what your comfortable with. Rank beginners usually find straight sets to be fine, while those with some experience and greater strength find progressive sets to work better.
How much weight do I use
a reasonable weight to work at for straight sets, is one that lets you complete 2 sets at full reps, and has you struggling to complete the third. If this is the case then work from that point, and try to increase reps each session till your getting all three sets at top rep range.
For a progressive set weight scheme you can build reps a little differently.
Here is an example of how you could work a progressive scheme.
Would look like:
1x8x205, subsequent sessions:
1x9x205, 1x10x205, 1x11x205, 1x12x205
1x12x135 no change
1x8x170 added weight dropped reps
1x8x210 added weight dropped reps
1x12x135 no change
1x9x170 reps climbing
1x8x210 hold steady
1x12x135 no change
1x10x170 reps climbing
1x8x210 hold steady
1x12x135 no change
1x11x170 reps climbing
1x8x210 hold steady
1x12x135 no change
1x12x170 top of rep range reached!
1x8x210 reps start to build next session
1x9x210, 1x10x210, 1x11x210, 1x12x210
2nd and 3rd sets add weight, and drop reps when 3rd set reaches 12 reps.
Using this progressive scheme I would build the sets till the weights looked liked this.
1x12x185 hold at this weight for 2nd set when reached.
1x12x225 when this is completed all sets reset.
The process of building back up starts all over. This deload of work is important. Dont jump up to fast in your reps. I only increased by 5lbs in the example. For squats you may find that you can go up 10lbs for a weight increase.
The amount of weight to go up in your progressive sets is up to you. I generally split the difference between my starting set, and final set, for my middle set. My squat work sets have a far greater weight jump per set than my pressing or bench numbers.
At some of the lower weights, you may find that you can actually increase both the 2nd and 3rd set reps by one rep each session. It is fine if you can, but you will reach a point where getting that one rep is really going to be work. When you have reached that point you know you are pushing hard at the right intensity. One rep each session equates to a lot of additional work for the whole week.
How much weight to increase when it is time to add weight
I would add about 10lbs for squats/deadlifts when increasing weight.
I would add about 5lbs for upper body work.
Your in new territory with this program. Dont be surprised if you have to readjust almost all of your weights. Dont let your ego get the better of you. As you continue to work the program, changes will happen. Keep notes on your weights used and reps performed. adjust as needed to find the right mix of weights to get it all done. You should be ready to really do some serious work the beginning of week three, but dont overdo it.
It is the weeks total work, and not just one session that your working to complete. This why you need to judge how you feel on the weekends.
If you can handle more weight then add some but dont take too big a jump at once. Use your head, and be smart about what your doing.
During the Golden Age, beginners were told to do a program like this and to only do 1 set 3 times a week for an entire month. Then they were told to add a 2nd set. The third month they could add a 3rd set to the program. We are taking a faster course than that, as most of you are not brand new to lifting.
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How-To Geek
Building a New Computer – Part 1: Choosing Hardware
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I recently decided to build myself a new desktop computer for my house, and after talking about it with a number of friends, I realized that most people have no idea what goes into building a computer yourself… so this series will explain the basics of building your own custom PC.
My primary goal with the new computer was to have a quad core machine with lots of memory, and two DVI ports so I can run dual monitors. I didn't have a huge budget, so the configuration I chose was the best I could find for the money I had.
Why Should I Build a Computer Anyway?
Sure, building your own computer is something of a rite of passage for geeks… but that isn't reason enough to build your own computer. Here's a few reasons for you to ponder:
- You can more easily upgrade a custom-built computer.
- By hand-picking the components, you'll end up with a much faster computer than buying a low-end Dell, which uses somewhat inferior components in order to keep the costs down.
- You can overclock the computer to get a lot more speed than the components are spec'd for.
If you think you'll be able to build yourself a cheaper computer than a low-end Dell, you are mistaken. If you are looking for absolute budget deals, buy a Dell. Otherwise, building a computer is a good option.
Pick Your Price Point
The first thing you need to do is figure out how much you are willing to spend… whether $500 or $5000.
You should be able to build a very fast computer for less than $1000, just keep in mind that the very latest components are going to be way more expensive than they are worth. If you choose the next edition down for any component, you'll probably save a ton of money.
What Parts Do I Need?
Building your own computer gives you infinite possibilities in the components that you choose… want three hard drives? No problem! But what are the bare minimum parts you need for a computer?
- Case with a Power Supply
- Motherboard – Note: some motherboards come with integrated video, most have integrated sound and network.
- Processor
- Memory (RAM)
- Hard Drive
- Video Card
Optional parts:
- DVD/CD drive – Not technically necessary, but important for installing the OS.
- LCD Monitor – If you don't already have one.
- Keyboard/Mouse – If you don't already have them.
- Speakers – If you don't already have them, and want sound.
- Etc – There are many other optional components you could add, but we won't cover them all.
The big question: AMD or Intel?
The biggest choice you have when building a computer is the processor… do you want to use AMD or Intel? There's no right answer, but your choice will dictate the motherboards that you can use.
If you are completely unsure, choosing one of the Intel Core 2 CPUs is probably a decent choice. You can always check the CPU charts at Tom's Hardware for benchmark comparisons between chips.
Once you've chosen the processor, you'll need to examine the specs to figure out what type of motherboard you'll need. For instance, if you look at the processor I chose, you'll see that it has an LGA 775 socket type, and runs at 1066MHz bus:
Using this information, most sites allow you to do a power search by those characteristics:
This will help you make sure that your motherboard is going to match the processor that you chose. You can further refine by other specs, such as whether the board has integrated video, RAID, etc. (Note that if you plan to buy a separate video card you shouldn't get a board with integrated video on it)
You also want to make sure that you choose a motherboard that will fit in the case. For instance, if your case is ATX, you'll need an ATX motherboard:
What about my Graphics Card?
Choosing a video card hinges on the following question: Do you play PC video games?
If you do, then you should spend the money to get a good card. If you don't, then you can pretty much pick up any $50 ATI or NVIDIA DVI video card and it will work perfectly fine for your needs. Just make sure that your motherboard has the correct slot… if you buy a PCI Express x16 card, your motherboard should have that slot (most do).
If you are a gamer, you should think about getting an NVIDIA 8800 GTS card, which is going to be blazing fast. You should note that many of the higher end video cards will require a separate power connector, so you should make sure that your power supply has the right connector.
I don't usually play video games on my PC, so I decided to use an NVIDIA 7600 GT video card that I got from my brother. Even though it's a slightly older card, it's still blazing fast and more than meets my needs.
Note: If you are really not worried at all about video card performance, you could get a motherboard with integrated video, but it will be a lot slower.
How Much Memory Should I Get?
If you are going to run a 32-bit version of Windows or Linux, you should probably only get 3GB of memory since the system is not going to support more than 3.2GB of memory. If you want to use more memory, I'd recommend switching to 64-bit Windows Vista.
When buying memory, make sure that you buy memory that matches the memory standard… if the board only accepts DDR2 1066, 4×240 pin memory, make sure that you get memory that matches.
Note that sometimes the quick specs don't tell the full story… for instance the motherboard that I bought supports DDR2 800 as well as DDR2 1066 memory, so I ended up getting the cheaper memory since I'm on a budget here… having more memory is more important than memory speed.
I wouldn't advise wasting your money on the absolute fastest memory unless you plan to overclock the system.
What About DVD and Hard Drives?
There's one very simple rule: Make sure you buy only SATA drives, for both hard drives and DVD drives. The SATA bus runs at 3.0Gb/second, which makes it much faster than the ancient IDE bus. This will also protect you for the future… someday there won't be IDE ports on motherboards.
Your hard drive is the most likely component to have a failure, so the key things you want to look at are: good reviews from other buyers, and a good warranty. I recently had a hard drive come in the mail DOA… so being able to return it easily is very important.
Should I Get an Expensive Case?
When looking up cases you'll quickly notice that some of them are very expensive, and some of them are very cheap. The more expensive cases will usually run quieter or cooler than the cheap ones, and they will give you easier access to the components. You'll also find that the cheap cases come with cheap power supplies… which will not last as long and you'll end up replacing them.
If you are building a computer for your basement, you don't plan to open it often, and don't really care what it looks like, you can get by with a fairly cheap case, but you might want to buy a decent power supply.
If you are building a computer for your bedroom that you'll leave on… you should probably spend the money on a decent case that dampens the sound coming from the computer.
Make Sure to Get Feedback
Once you've picked out your components, you should get feedback from other people. Obviously checking the reviews for each component is necessary, but you want to get some opinions on the overall configuration.
One great place to do that is on our forums… I posted my configuration there and got some valuable feedback from our great forum users.
Final Configuration
Here's the hardware that I chose, note that the prices were as of the time I bought them. I'm not necessarily recommending this exact configuration, if I had to choose the parts again I would have bought a better case / power supply.
Update: These particular parts are somewhat out of date now, considering this article was written quite a while ago. Make sure to shop around.
|Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz LGA 775
|ASUS P5K-E LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Motherboard
|mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
|Hard Drive
|Samsung 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s
|XION II XON-101 Black Steel ATX Mid Tower 450W Power Supply
|Video Card
|NVIDIA 7600GT 256MB PCI Express x16 (This link is to a similar card)
|LITE-ON 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner with LightScribe
|Total Price:
Note: the video card in the list isn't the exact card I used, and I didn't have to pay for mine since it was a gift… but I figured I'd include it so you'd get the whole picture.
Here's all the parts stacked up on my table at home:
You can also read the rest of the series:
- Building a New Computer – Part 1: Choosing Hardware
- Building a New Computer – Part 2: Putting it Together
- Building a New Computer – Part 3: Setting it Up
- Building a New Computer – Part 4: Installing Windows and Loading Drivers
- Building a New Computer – Part 5: Tweaking Your New Computer
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I am guessing you did not choose to run 64 bit Vista.
I think your readers could learn something from that example.
I am not a gamer so I am using the $450 Dell for my desktop. I do not have the expandability or bios access. My machine is a little louder than I like. I am running a 2 head PCI-e and a 2 head PCI card for 4 screens. I will have to upgrade the stock power supply soon. I have 2 Sata hard drives with no plug or even room for more. It does not have spots for and IDE drives so I can't use older drives. There are no ps2 ports either so my favorite older trackball has to use an adapter and a usb port. I spent the rest of my budget on an EEE PC but there were trade offs.
Thanks for your blog. I always get something.
I did install 64-bit Vista on this computer, actually, since I put 4GB of RAM in it.
I'm so glad I don't splurge on another 2Gigs of RAM when I bought the 2 I have. Didn't know you could only have up to 3.2G on a 32bit system :(
Is there a way to run 32Bit apps in a 64Bit OS?
Niiice! I think your tutorials are awesome. This one has my interest as I have always wanted to build one from the ground up. I'll be looking over your shoulder on this project. Good luck!
Yes, you can run almost any 32-bit application in Windows Vista 64-bit. The only exceptions are certain applications that require drivers or kernel-level modules… for instance most ISO mounting utilities don't work.
So far, I've not had any problems running the software that I use often.
There will be a few more articles in the series… stay tuned :-)
if i would now buy i new computer i wouldn't choose a Quad Core. There are simply no applications that use all 4 Core's (ok, there are some, but they are not used at home). I think a much better choice would be a new 45nm Dual Core. They consume less power, they don't produce so much heat and they are newer than the Q6600 which was introduced in 1/2007. Personally i would choose an E7200 – 2.5GHz, 3MB cache, 45nm – cool, quiet and fast enough. If you would need more cache than an E8x00 is for you.
You are probably right, for regular people the quad core might not be necessary. I'm a programmer, and I run a lot of virtual machines… so the more cores the better for my purposes.
There's also a faster version of the quad core that runs at 2.5Ghz as well… but I was working on a budget.
that is a nice machine that you got there. and when i was building mine not too long ago i almost picked the same case as you :)
Yeah, the case is pretty cool looking… but the power supply is really cheap, and the fans are a little louder than I'd like.
I mainly bought it because I already have another XION case for my linux server… figured I'd go with the same brand.
I have 4gb running on my 32-bit Vista, SP1 allowed you to use 4gb.
Nice work. This is a very clearly written and well put together piece. I first learnt the basics of building a computer from a friend of mine, who showed me that there really isn't anything to worry about. Since then I've built countless machines and, whilst it's good to know a bit about what's going on, there really isn't that much to it.
It's kind of like lego, or even more simple, like fitting those blocks through the similarly shaped hole. Stuff can only fit in one place – it's kind of hard to really mess it up!
I'd agree with the comment about quad cores – most people aren't going to need it (at home). I recently upgraded my own CPU to a 45nm dual-core E8400, running at 3GHz out-of-the-box, for just $209.99. On the stock cooler, it can easily be overclocked to 3.6Ghz with next to no tweaking.
Though you – very – briefly touch on the subject of being able to upgrade the built PC, you might want to mention that this is one of the best reasons to roll your own box. You can sometimes upgrade those of others, but more often than not, you can't. On your own PC, you can almost always do so, which is a great advantage, giving you lots of life.
I'd also second the idea of going with two graphics cards for > 2 monitors (I prefer 3 to 4, however), and suggest that if you can, go with a 64-bit OS and > 4GB of RAM. Recently expanded to 8GB myself. It's nice. :)
Are u abl 2 get a laptop case to build ur own laptop?
"If you are going to run a 32-bit version of Windows or Linux, you should probably only get 3GB of memory since the system is not going to support more than 3.2GB of memory."
You're right, and then again, not quite. 32-bit Windows will only use 3.2GB, not because that's all it can, but because Microsoft has designed it that way, or so I'm told.
Linux, however, is a different story. While 32-bit protected virtual address mode does have a limit of ~3.2GB for usable RAM (it's actually 4GB, but a certain amount is reserved for the kernel), 32-bit systems are not limited to using protected virtual address mode. By using Physical Address Extension (usually through a "bigmem" kernel), 32-bit systems can utilize up to 64GB of RAM. Some distributions don't have a bigmem kernel by default, notably Ubuntu, but the server kernel (or a somewhat difficult-to-discover server kernel with restricted modules: linux-restricted-modules-2.6.24-16-server), which does have PAE enabled can be used instead.
There is a lot of conflicting information floating around the internet regarding RAM limits for 32-bit systems, but I can vouch for PAE, as I use it on my 32-bit Ubuntu system with 4GB RAM, and I'm not limited to 3.2 GB. (What are limited though, are individual processes, which can't use more than 3GB at a time.)
@BurntToast: I would recommend Alienware if you want a custom built laptop: http://www.alienware.com/
I didn't mention PAE since it's more of a server technology… while it does exist in the Windows world as well, it's not optimal since desktop applications can't use the extra memory. Same goes for Ubuntu desktop in my testing… the default kernel just doesn't support it.
PAE for Windows is usually limited to server applications…. we have at least 8GB of RAM in each of our SQL Server machines at work, for example.
I personally think people should start moving towards 64-bit, it works quite well and has no issues with memory limits. I'm now using nothing but 64-bit… my linux server at home, this Vista box, and even the howtogeek website (RHEL 64-bit).
I am curious as to why you chose the Samsung HD. According to your article the warranty should be a big consideration when choosing a HD. Samsung does not provide a very good warranty. Even worse, Samsung requires you to RMA their products through the original vendor (ie: NewEgg) which seems like a real hassle.
Good catch… The reason I wrote the line about warranty being important was from personal experience over the last few months :-)
I actually bought that hard drive separately, was originally going to use it as a scratch drive for my linux server. I bought another drive for this box, but it came in the mail dead… and silly me didn't open it up and test it for about 34 days after I got it… so the newegg return had run out, now I have to send back to the manufacturer. Then I had another hard drive die without a warranty…
In my experience, it's almost always better to RMA products through Newegg vs anybody else… they are simply top-notch.
hi geek nice review can you tell me the config if i want a gaming pc and the perfect video card and the heat can be controlled of the whole pc.
The first thing you want to ask yourself is, "What do I want to do with this PC?"
You could find a used PC for $100 monitor included if all you need to do is surf the internet. Heck you don't even need a hard drive to do that. A CD with a PE installation can have you surfing the net VIRUS PROOF!
I recently built a highend gaming rig for $700* so if you are paying more than $1000 you are paying too much.
* INTEL lga 755
2 gig ddr2
geforce 8600gts 256mb
dvd burner 12x
I beat crysis on 1280 x 768 maxed
It's great the feedback your blog produces. Thax for sharing all this with us. That said, my turn to " why didn't you… "
Asus has a motherboard that has linux embeded on it and can boot in 5 ( FIVE ) seconds to a splashtop!! The P5E3 Deluxe motherbaord has a browser and skype embeded on it so you can surf the web or make a call FIVE seconds after turning the machine on :-) Or you can boot to Windows or to Linux. It would have been great for you to try it out for us
I really want to try out that Asus motherboard… the problem is that they are more than double the price of the one I got… I'm sure they will come down in price.
What I'm wondering is whether you can customize the embedded version of linux… I'd love to use that as a media box hooked up to my TV.
I wish I could roll the calander back 10 or 12 months. It was then that I decided I was not going to pay the prices demanded by the cookie cutter companies for the weak machines they offerred.
I literally spent months checking compatibility of various components and asking questions before finally committing to a plan and ordering parts for my first (ever) computer. Doesn't it figure that, right after I spent my first $400 on my "Black Hole" machine, I was given a Dell D3000.
Like you, I don't do games and my budget is limited.. Unlike you, I went with a single-core Intel 631 Cedar Mill, 3.0GB processor and ECS 945 MoBo without graphics. I then chose an EVGA nVidia 8400GS card, 2GB of Kingston Hyper-X (PC6400) RAM and stuffed it into an inexpensive case with 480w. My needs only slightly exceed Email, surfing and some video and music stuff, but with the SATA 250GB (16MB) HDD and Optical drives, the machine should cook whatever I throw at it for a long time.
The best thing about this configuration, I suppose, is that the MoBo is dual-core compatible and will accept another 2GB of RAM, if and when I find the need (and the price drops).
Yes, you're right- I didn't mention an OS. I originally planned this machine as a Linux box but may end up adding XP Pro in. My lack of experience with Linux being the only reason.
Meanwhile, The new 19″ LG Flatron and MS Ergo 4000 are in use on the Dell while I ping-pong the OS issue.
Finally, I tend to question the one statement you made regarding saving money. Even if I do barf up the funds for XP Pro, I haven't seen a ready-rolled machine yet with specs approaching mine for the money I will have in it.
P.S. The Dell machine, named Anemic Enema, is further proof that you do not get what you pay for. A 4 year old machine with only 256MB of DDR (not DDR2) RAM? That's pitiful!
Great thank you
I had many problems specially choose between AMD or Intel but with this useful post i can solve them
Good luck to you
What did you do to buy Windows Vista 64? Did you get an OEM? I would think having a valid Vista would add to your cost on that thing.
I personally have an MSDN subscription from work, which includes licenses for Vista (MSDN isn't cheap)
I should probably add something to the article about buying a valid license for some operating system.
Ok cool. I've been building and repairing computers for years. didn't have time when I stepped up to something for Vista. I found a decent priced HP and the re-opened CompUSA in Fort Lauderdale. I think I paid around $420.00 for a factory refurbished with an Intel Core 2 4400 and 2GB Ram. Not super duper but it does seem to be doing better than my much older white box (Soyo P4iY Fire Dragon) with P4 2.0 Ghz. I needed to keep up for my business with Vista as many customers were starting to get it by default on new laptops and such.
I put my website this time, so you'll know who I am. I assume that doesn't go live on the page here. I don't need any more publicity — I'm already doing fine :-)
@Alan –
You can also get the Action Pack Subscription (which is about $300, depending on your location), and it gives you a 64-bit Vista license. IIRC, you'll only get one, which may not be enough for you, but it may also do the job for you. Finally, you are supposed to remove the Action Pack software after your license period (one year), which may not be a good thing, so keep that in mind – but with the variety of software you get, it can be a good deal.
I just wanted to let you know that I recently built a computer for my family. i have a thread for it over at "The Vista Forums" called "Building a new Family PC". use the search button @ the top-right of the page and search "Building new Family".
i posted a lot of pictures (hi-res) so people could see my build.
-my OS is Vista Ultimate (upgrade), i got it for $120 including shipping (JourneyEd.com)
I have always built my computers in the past until my notebook, and then my desktop. it is fun to build not cheap but fun. right now i am running a quad core phenom, with 3gb ram, and haven't had a problem yet. thanks good guide
Multi-core processors aren't restricted to just running a single application threads concurrently. Nowadays, regardless of operating system, a user will generally have a couple dozen or more processes loaded and available to run. This includes system processes and user processes. Multiple applications can take advantage of a multi-core processor. So anyone with a quad core system should see a performance improvement whether they are running a multi-threaded application or a few applications.
This is not to say that a dual-core system isn't enough for the average user though. Dual-core is plenty for most people.
I was just curious what other things you bought that are not listed here. Was the heat sink and thermal compound included with the processor? Or was that a separate purchase? And did you buy extra fans for the case, or were they all included with the case? And was there a need to buy any extra cables? Thanks.
This case looks pretty cool to me:
RAIDMAX SMILODON ATX-612WBP ATX Mid Tower With 500W Power Supply — $95
Does the 450w power supply included with the the case have any 6 pin connectors for power because I plan on installing a 8800 GT in my setup.
Hey there.. thank you for all the great advice. i did the comptia a+. how do you know what to run, what goes with wht. i'm puzzeled.
No monitor? No OS? Gotta add that into the purchasing options when building a "new" computer.
You know, the AMD Boxed Athlon X2 Dual-Core 3.1GHZ is cheaper. It costs 75 bucks at Micro Center. Your processor is quad-core with ONLY 2.4GHZ. What's wrong in this picture. You can get AMD Athlon with MORE speed with LESS cores for LESS PRICE. Just wanted to point that out.
Link to this processor: http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0292204
This article was written quite some time ago.
Good morning All,
I just want to ask if I can always or sometimes get all or some of the Articles on PDF Format so that I can save or Print it for Future reference. Please kindly let me know its possible or not.
Hey hi all!
I'm interesed on building a new computer my own, b'cuz it will cost me less.
I want to have a AMD 1.8 GhZ Dual Core Processor, a 2GB RAM , a 160GB HDD and 512MB Graphic Card Card On Board. So please can anyone tell me the name of all above as shown on the table?
Thanks a lot!
Ive got a Nvidia based epox MB with 2gb RAM with the Nvidia 7800GTX graphics which is a HD graphics card (no HD monitor:()… My HDDs are SATA 3GB per second and my MB accepts that.. i like it….. want more RAM though… GAMING PC
I'm wondering, I'm buying all my parts from Newegg so do I have to buy a fan or do they come supplied with the processor?
Sorrry for double post, but do I have to buy the connection wires also or are they supplied?
Yet again, with the hard drive do I need an enclosure? And does it matter if it's 2.5" or 3.5"? Also, should i buy a HDMI-compatible motherboard so as to connect to my 15.6" 720p tv? or should i just get an LCD?
I can't believe I have to keep posting but more stuff keeps coming up, I will only post this when I (hope) to have asked all questions I'd like answering, I would like to use A Blu-Ray drive but will I be able to properly use DVD's and write info to them( I could also get a 4X External Blu-Ray drive but don't like externals that much, altough it is cheap)? What about adding extra USB ports? Did you're Motherboard have sound ports( I'm getting the same one as it suits what I can afford)? What OS should I get(XP or Windows 7, I will use it to game a lot so I am defintely not geting the memory hog that is Vista but Windows 7 will be nigh expensive( more expensive than my proccesor, Graphics card and Hard drive combined I think))? What is LightScribe? Those are ALL the questions I need answering as of now, I MAY have to post some more later, hopefully not.
Does this motherboard(simlar to your's, actually) hvae a VGA out? :http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/7956449/ASUS-P5Q-PRO-LGA775-iP45-ATX-Motherboard/Product.html
The reason Being my 15.6" has a VGA in so I don't have to buy a monitor.
In addition to my previous questions, how many PCI and PCI-e slots does that Motherboard have?
NEvermind, I have gotten all my questions answered by friends :)
Hello. I was wondering if you could tell me if this build is going to work.
I spent a good amount of time going through your guide and here's the build that i concluded with:
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 @ 3.0GHz
Motherboard: ASUS P5Q Premium LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX
Memory: mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800
Video Card: MSI R4830-T2D1G OC Radeon HD 4830 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP
Hard Drive: SAMSUNG HD103UI 1TB 5400 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s
Case: Sunbeam Transformer IC-TR-B Blue Steel ATX Full Tower
Power Supply: APEVIA ATX-CW500WP4 500W ATX
DVD Drive: LITE-ON Black 22X 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD Burner with LightScribe
Is that all going to work together? Will i need a bigger power supply? Will i need to buy a cooling system? Will the tower fit it all? And finally should I get a hard drive with more speed instead of more space?
Thank you
Oh and I forgot to ask.
Is that going to be (if it all works together) a good and fast computer once it's all put together?
To Greg.
The computer will definately be fast. But keep in mind, mushkin is expensive RAM. You can get cheaper for the same quality. Maybe bump up the PSU a bit.
well I decided to build your idea only one question I have a new seagate 160mb ide/sata hard drive with windows xp and licence in my old del 933mhz computer. can I just put it in the new one and be home free for the OS
pleas e-mail
sorry I mean ide/ata hard dr
Hey guys, great tutorial man… i think that i can definitely do it if i can get the right parts which is what i need help with.
Its for my chuch doing dual projector during service and the the program we use has to have
dual core processor
2gigs ram
dont need more than 100gig HD because we have a network server
2 video cards with 256mb each
i just dont know how to peice this thing together… or if it would be cheaper to just buy a stock pc and add a video card
if anyone could tell me exactly what to get it would be great!
@ Chris Olson:
You would not need two graphics cards for a projector, it's hard to find something with 256MB nowadays anyway. Follow the instructions above and simply substitute or remove parts you don't need. That 7600GT would be fine for the projector as well.
okeeee dokeeee i put my puter togather turned it on it beeped and started up giveing me a choice for boot order ans bios i believe f2 and or f12
well after that the screen says "boot failure" press any key
so now what do i do ???
To Robert Reed.
You could try reinstalling the operating system. Sometimes certain components fail to install properly the first time.
update; it is all new and has no os installed. in trying to install
win x9 home edit it will start to install setup but stops installing with a 'file error "could not be found" i tried 50 times and its always a different message.
in the mean time when it does NOT try to install the message is PXe-E61 media test failed ck cable , PXe-MOf exiting PXeROM. "boot failure press any key
eather way I cant get os to compleat its setup.
I mean windows XP Home Edit
I have one question: Is this a new OS disk? This sounds like something could just be wrong with your disk, but if it isn't your disk I'm not really sure.
does it give you these messages part way through the installation, or is it as you are trying to start it? If this is the case you may need to install drivers for your SATA controller if that is what you are using.
The first thing you can do to start narrowing down the problem here is by at least trying a different OS disk. Maybe a friend has one? You could still use your Activation key with a different disk if this is the case.
To the Geek:
What are you using your computer for? While a quad core processor may seem really great and cool sounding, if you are not using your computer for a lot, and I mean a LOT of multitasking, or some type of video editing or rendering software, you would have been better off getting a dual core with a higher clock speed.
Wait… crap. Didn't see those previous comments about cpus… i feel dumb now.
PS; alls well the problum was that the cd rom was running real slow and when I put in a new used one from my other puter it installed xp just like it new what it was doing :) thank for the help it was the cd rom
To Robert Reed:
Cool! Glad the problem wasn't too serious! Have fun with your new computer
This stuff is soooooooooooooooooooooo confusing im just so mind bottled this is very very interesting!! you are so amazing i wish i couls be that smart! thanx!!
Hey, i was using your forum/site as a reference for building my own system. however, once putting it all together i came upon a stumbling block. After connecting everything and plugging everything in, the power wasn't working. I have the same Xion II case that you recommended, and a Gigabyte GA-MA790X-UD4P motherboard running the AMD Phenom II 940 X4 chip…am i having compatibility issues? Or are my wires all crossed? (everything seems to be plugged in in the right places)…hope someone has an idea of what i did wrong.
So, besides the whole RAM issue, are there any other downsides to having 32-bit version of Windows XP?
I was wondering why you are advising to choose Intel if completely unsure. When looking for upgrades for the P4 computers in our small prepress company I found the price difference between reasonably performing CPU/MB combinations with Intel vs AMD computers to be considerable, especially with dual-core processors rated at 45W or lower (good for energy bill and low noise production), such as the X2 5050E. With 4GB memory, on-board GeForce 7050 DVI and Windows 7 the 5050E smoothly handles our jobs in Word 2007, CorelDraw/Photopaint, Acrobat Pro, etc. The money saved in this department was invested in a low-noise power supply and CPU cooler to reduce office noise as far as possible.
I can imagine that a top-of-the-bill game rig calls for the extra speed of a fast Intel, but in that case I would think there is no "safe choice for the unsure".
Personally, I think the very first question in building a computer should be "What am I going to use it for"? The answer will suggest a desirable configuration, which can then be tweaked for reasons of budget [usually lower than desired], (un)wanted noise production [usually higher than desired], and looks.
You could bought Intel Core i7, although it could be very expensive. Nice guide Mr Geek!
By the way, that is a budget price, very good pricing!
i had bought ram but i don't know it will support to my pc motherboard or not
i want to know whih had been insurted in my pc from command
A need for speed.
I have a 775 Asus atx board with an Intel E5300 cpu. (800mhz FSB). Can i replace the cpu with an E8400 without any other alterations necessary. HP 8gb.
A need for speed resolved.
I finally got an answer from HP tech that said, in a word, NO. Need a new Mobo to upgrade the cpu.
I wqant to build or buy a computer that my daughter can use for starting a graphic artist busieness, you know logos silk screen design, but I could build one rather buy a 10 thousand dollar modal what do you suggest? Is it better to buy the mac g4 whatever? or can I save a lot of money building my own and then including extras like memory cards for gaming so we could set up a studio in our garage and start pumping out the graphic art log buisiness? We bought adobe creative suite 4???
hey man, I've done countless pc mods but never a full build before last night, I may as well have, having replaced everything at one point or another. but i didn't know where to start. thanks for the checklist.
also @ the peopel talking about processers, I got a pheneomII X2 550 callisto black edition. at specs it's 3.1 GHZ but can be overclocked to 4, starts ou dual care but with certain motherboards can be unlocked to 4 cores, only costs 100 bucks too. so if ou do a little work you can end up with a quad core 4 GHz processor that only consumes 85W for just 100 bucks, thats the way i went.
add that with my 8 gigs of DDR2 1066, 7200RPM hard drive, and 1 gig 256 bit 9600gt card
I did pretty good for 600 I'd say
The motherboard is what all the other components depend on. The system board is your key component. What comes afterwards; RAM, processor, memory, chassis size is determined by what motherboard you choose. Whether it's AMD or Intel, the motherboard manufacturer or store where you bought it from will all have the information you need to choose the rest of the components. It's not rocket science. One piece of advice, the faster graphics cards, $100 and up, do require a heftier power supply. You will want to look at your Graphics Card power requirements before choosing the power supply. I recommend 600 Watt, right off the bat, even if they say you only need 400.
whats the difference between Email , and Website? Since i don't know mush about computers i thought i would make me a SUPER , SUPER computer a gamer. But i don't know how . i hope you guys could help me. looking 2 build desk top. what parts do i get or need. Every bit of help will be appreciated. thnz
I have to build a virtual computer for a programmer that would use C # and pick out all the hardware, software and things I would need for if I was actually building it. Can anyone help me out and give me some advice.
You shouldn't buy a case with a PSU in it as many of these are old under-specified models. It's much better to buy a PSU separate.
^ Here's a good but cheap PSU.
Thanks for the guide, it helped give me both the idea and the confidence I needed to build my new pc. My old PC was a 2003 lowish end dell, so this is just such a huge upgrade XD.
My computer is between 5 and 8 years old. I have a very bad bug in it and my son Matthew wants to build me a new computer. Can I replace to mother bd. and processor only? I know I should go all the way but at this time in my life ( 69) I really do not need the best computer but I do need a good one. And I now have XP of Microsoft and should I upgrade to Windows 7?
Hi, I'm 13 and in the UK can you find me some decent components on the web to build a new computer?
I need 3+ RAM, a decent processor and motherboard with a good case and video card,
hey guys im new to the website ima learn how to build a computer
plz plz plz plz plz plz somebody plz could send me a videohow to build it i noe all the pc component
Is there a site where i can get some mmo reports? I'd really like to hear about this
im a pedo
OMG why is gary gliter on this
You could bought Intel Core i7, although it could be very expensive. Nice guide Mr Geek!
By the way, that is a budget price, very good pricing!
This was very helpful to me. As i was reading it i was going and finding each part as i read and i was just wondering if all of these would work:
Intel Core i3 Processor i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB LGA1156
Intel Media Series Micro ATX Motherboard
Crucial CT2KIT25664BA1339 4GB 2GBx2 240-pin PC3-10600 DIMM DDR3 Memory KIT
Cooler Master CM 690 II Advance ATX Mid-Tower Case (RC-692-KKN2)
LG Electronics 24X SATA DVD+/-RW Internal Drive
ZOTAC nVidia GeForce 9500GT 1 GB DDR2 VGA/DVI/HDMI PCI-Express Video Card ZT-95TEK2M-FSL
Seagate Barracuda 7200 500 GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5 Inch Internal Hard Drive ST3500418AS-Bare Drive
Coolmax M-500B 500W Eps Power Supply with 5 Sata Connectors ATX12V & EPS12V
Corsair Cooling Hydro Series H50 All in One High-performance CPU Cooler CWCH50-1
This is my first computer built so I need to know if I have anything wrong. Thanks for the help.
I'm planning 2 build up my desktop.I tink those requirements are ok by me.
i have a dell dimension dim2400 intel {r} celeron {r} cpu 2.60ghz 2.59ghz 768mb of ram with windows xp just upgrade mermory with a 512mb what elso could i do to improve my speed to make it faster …. i did all the cleaner up like the cookies the files and defragit the stuff like that
Check out the super-fast machine I built using latest and greatest technologies… totally awesome!
Excellent summary, bookmarked your website for interest to read more information!
hello everyone, and thanx for the tips all of you. I am going to try to put together my own pc for the first time, And I have a budget of around 600 euros, i think that would be around 7 to 750 dollars. I would want it to be a gamer PC, so what would you guys suggest I should do. I would really appreciate any help.
i will ALWAYS dual boot. every BYOC i have done since 2000 is that way. i even remember the LILO days before GRUB.
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Hmmm. I won't you rebuilt this computer spec, would it comes out to $739. Probably not. Computer parts are pretty inexpensive now. I will test this one and find all the correspond parts to rebuilt this blog.
Update late on that.
you guys talk about weird stuff gimps
OMG!!!!!!! that is fricking dude how do you get the computor to do that ???
are you in the geek squad you genius
yeah i am
hey ollie
i'm such a nerd i tried to build one my self but i was so busy nerding out on fifa 12 i left the bath running and it flooded all the parts
can you do me a step by step guide on how to build a computor i am becoming a nerd you know what i mean i have tried to take a xbox apart and put it together but i just kept braking it with my hand it so fricking heavy help me out dude ?????
same but is was on mw2 im Predator
beccky litefoot = fit
Lilly Petty = fitter
kill u where u stand
shut up becky allda way yeeeeaaahhh boiiiiiiiiiiiiii
in love with my dog he spunks all over me
Dont sir look like STEVE HAWKINS
Ollie wells has pigeon bollocks and a needle dick
nah harry potter
Some ones done a quif.
doesnt tom hups look like nevil longbottom
edd gardner is hagrid
can some one help me hack the main frame with a intel cor 2 winodws 1.3 ect
amd phenom ii X4 955 black edition processor
gigabyte 880GA-UD3H motherboard
transcend 4gb 1666 ram
400 watt cooler master power supply
1TB seagate hardisk
how is this config???


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I have a strong smell that is coming from either my led drain pipes or the cast iron main drain pipe in my basement. The oddor smells like hot solder flux or creasote. Any suggestions why what would cause this or how to eliminate it? The pipes are 40 years old. The smell is nausiating. The smell has survived the replacment of the air conditioner and furnace, 100% refinishing (painting, tile, carpet, studs, drywall) of the basement. The basement doesn't leak. I've replaced as much of the pipe with plastic as I could, but yet the smell is still pretty strong in the closet that has open access to these older pipes.
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Hugo Chapman, Exhibition Curator
I've just got back to my desk from the press launch of the exhibition and although it's just gone midday I feel exhausted. I gave a 10 minute speech to the assembled journalists in the Reading Room and then fielded a few questions. Thankfully the grandeur of the setting, with Sidney Smirke's Pantheon-inspired vault above us and the beauty of the Renaissance drawings, had a calming effect.
Only time will tell whether this will wear off once they return to their computers to write their reactions to the exhibition. So far the reviews have been excellent, but will the drawings of Verrocchio, Leonardo and the others conquer all?
Tonight it's the launch party with hundreds of guests invited. Sadly all the curators at the Uffizi in Florence, who I was so looking forward to showing around the exhibition, have been prevented from coming by the volcanic ash. It's a subject worthy of a Renaissance allegorical painting: Vulcan trampling on Mercury (the gods of volcanoes and the arts respectively) but with Fame blowing a trumpet, and perhaps the party loving Bacchus, providing a more positive spin on events.
In the exhibition there's an eye-catching, if somewhat bleak, allegory of this kind showing mankind, represented by a blind woman, being led to a precipice by a variety of dodgy characters including Deceit, Ignorance and Folly. This is definitely an image one should keep in mind during this election period.
I imagine it will feel a little odd to be in the exhibition with quite so many people. Over the last weeks I've grown used to the space with just a handful of people putting up the drawings. An exhibition that has for the past three years existed first in my head, and then in the evolving plans of the designer, will finally be viewed.
Aside from the predicted laid-back and unimpressed reactions of my two teenage sons, I hope that the opening crowd like what they see.
Image caption: Andrea Mantegna, Allegory of the Fall of Ignorant Humanity ('Virtus Combusta') About 1490-1506
Filed under: Exhibitions, Italian Renaissance drawings, behind the scenes, Drawings, Exhibition, Italian, Mantegna, press, Renaissance


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Just my way of sharing with family, friends, and anyone who will listen, the things that I have learned about my ancestors with a little bit about myself and my own little family in the mix.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Augustus Whitney's Civil War Pension File Came. Hooray!
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You build us up for all the excitement and then you make us wait!!! LOL! It must be some good stuff!!! Look forward to your post and I am so glad that your computer is up and running now!!!ReplyDelete
Looking forward to your writing journey about Augustus. Welcome back to computer world!ReplyDelete
It's always good to see a fellow blogger working on the USCT Civil War Pension Files of their ancestor! I've been diverted into a different portion of my research for the book, but will get back on the Pension File again. I'm looking forward to reading what you've discovered.ReplyDelete
I was thinking of you when I received the file in the mail because I enjoyed your posts about Isaac Carter. I have to thank you for being the push to finally make the order. Thanks and continued good luck with your research.ReplyDelete


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NBC to Cancel 'Harry's Law'?
by, 05-06-2012 at 06:56 AM (10400 Views)
Even though Harrys Law is pulling in an estimated 8 to 9 million viewers during its run on NBC, the 18 to 49 year old demographic that advertisers seem to prefer is low and the show is in eminent danger of being cancelled.
What a shame!
The show has an excellent cast of characters who seem to work well together and the plots are always new and interesting. A lot of times in a TV series like this, politics seem to take over and the writers start trying to inject their own political viewpoints into it. Harrys Law has managed to avoid that and as it is ending its second season, the characters, plots and storylines are getting more involved and sometimes seem to feed off of current events in the legal world.
In my humble opinion, the show is always interesting and the twists thrown into the plots are unexpected, fresh and exciting.
The lead role of Harry Korn is by played by acting legend, Kathy Bates. You may remember her from her many film roles such as Molly Brown in Titanic, Annie Wilkes in Misery (for which she won an Academy Award), a short, but memorable stint with Jack Nicholson in About Schmidt, and a supporting role with Terry Bradshaw in Failure to Launch. She has also appeared in recent TV series such as Six Foot Under and a brief appearance as the ghost of Charlie Sheens character Charlie Harper in Two and One Half Men (really hilarious and well worth watching).
It is so great to see her back in action again as she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2003. The cancer bout had briefly curtailed her roles through recent years, but has managed to bounce back from the sometimes fatal disease. She credits her work for helping her to get through this period (the disease is now in complete remission). Many in the industry think her personal toughness and will to live have also been a big factor in helping her win this fight.
Back to Harry's Law, even a move from Wednesday evenings to Sunday evenings didnt dampen its viewers enthusiasm as most of them moved with it (7.9 million viewers). Will NBC dump this fresh and innovative series and risk the wrath of many faithful viewers? Stay tuned.
Harrys Law is shown on Sunday nights at 8PM EST on NBC. If you havent had a chance to see it yet, please check it out. It will definitely be worth your time.


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Opportunities at PENN
Career Paths, Professional Societies, Additional Readings
For most of us there was little time to do anything other than research or take classes throughout graduate/medical school. With the focus for many of us being at the task at hand: completing the requirements for graduation, there was little thought given to adding extracurricular activities to our resume. Many of the places we are listing here highly value your science/medical degree; however, they want you to also show them some indication that you are committed to a career away from the bed/bench side. Penn offers a number of different options to become involved in extracurricular activities in addition to the above mentioned Professional Societies. The big bonus for such activities is that they offer a sneak peek into other career paths while offering real-life experiences to get a feel for what it could be like. While time and effort is needed to invest in these activities, the great thing is that these organizations know that the primary focus is our work and only then do the projects come in to play. Here we offer some suggestions to become involved in areas that might interest you. This list is by no means exhaustive because there are opportunities outside of Penn as well to get some experience. Consider it a place to start. Not only will these activities offer a great experience, you will also benefit through networking, learning in depth about various career paths, and get the necessary depth to make your resume look sharper.
Just to reiterate this point that may come to mind right again and again: the time commitment required for such activities. Already we dedicate 120 percent of our effort to our research, how can we manage to participate in such activities. The good news is that these organizations realize this and understand your situation. Consequently, these organizations have framed the projects and work to fit in around your work schedule with minimal interruption. The time and effort needed to put into these organizations is therefore dependent on your ability to participate.Biomedical Postdoctoral Council
The Biomedical Postdoctoral Council consists of post-doc volunteers from the School of Medicine, the School of Veterinary Science, the School of Dental Medicine, the School of Nursing, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute, and the Monell Chemical Senses Center. The BPC seeks to foster a sense of community, provide resources for career and personal development, and provide a framework for representation on campus and in the local community for postdoctoral scholars. We also function as a liaison between the post-doc community and the Office of Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs (BPP).
Penn Biotech Group (PBG) is a cross-disciplinary student run organization at the University of Pennsylvania. We focus on addressing the challenges and obstacles facing the biotechnology industry today. To this end, we provide our members with education, real-world experience and networking opportunities to enrich their exposure within the biotechnology arena. Our Mission: Promote education and awareness regarding the many aspects of biotechnology, including science, business, law, and medicine. Provide students with real world consulting, entrepreneurship, and investing experience in life science industry. Help members develop strong leadership and teamwork skills, and improve business knowledge. Build life science network within Penn community and the Greater Philadelphia region. Help members find jobs in life science industry
Penn Graduate Consulting Group
The purpose of our group is to serve the members of the Penn graduate and post-doctoral community who share a common interest in learning about careers in management consulting. To this end, we host multiple events, including panel discussions, seminars, workshops, and lively networking receptions. We also create opportunities for our members to understand the perspectives of both experienced and freshly minted consultants. It is our goal to provide our 200+ members with an in-depth exposure to the consulting industry, and with ample support in preparing for case-based interviews.
Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society
The international honor society of science and engineering, Sigma ci has nearly 60,000 members who were elected to membership based on their research potential or achievements. More than 500 Sigma ci chapters in North America and around the world provide a supportive environment for interdisciplinary research at colleges and universities, industry research centers and government laboratories. More than 200 members have won the Nobel Prize.
Biological Science and Public Policy
Experience here at Penn is plentiful when looking to get some advice and first-hand views of how to apply your scientific background to important tasks. Dr. David Hewitt teaches a course on the importance of Science in Public Policy. More information can be found here. Included here is a syllabus of his 2010 class to get an idea of what fascinating topics he will be covering.


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Hill / Bruce Nauman
International New Media Art
14 December 2002 - 21 April 2003
In the 1960s a generation of American artists began to explore new technologies of the moving image. Working with film and video, artists such as Bruce Nauman and Gary Hill created elaborate installations of video and sound, using monitors and projected images in large exhibition spaces. Gary Hill / Bruce Nauman: International New Media Art, the first exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia to focus on New Media art, shows a broad selection of works from two American artists who have been central to this most contemporary of art movements.
Bruce Nauman (born 1941) has worked in many media including sculpture, installation, drawings, photography, film and video. The exhibition presents a number of Nauman's works in the National Gallery of Australia collection including the famous sculpture Window or Wall Sign 1967 which spells out the words 'The true artist helps the world by revealing artistic truths' in glowing neon light. Office Edit II with color shift, flip, flop, and flip/flop (Fat Chance John Cage), Mapping the Studio 2001, a recent acquisition by the Gallery, is a video installation which shows casts, furniture, equipment, and the coming and going of mice in the artist's studio. These and other works by Nauman are ironic statements on the role of the artist in today's society.
Gary Hill, (born 1951) who works exclusively in video, records performances and experiments with the unique technical possibilities of the medium. Two significant video installations in the exhibition are Goats and Sheep, 1995/2001 and Crossbow 1999, both recent Gallery acquisitions. For Crossbow the artist strapped three cameras to his body and recorded himself performing ordinary actions. The result, broadcast on three separate screens, is an intimate self-portrait, which uses technology to fragment the artist's body. Hill's approach, which is less autobiographical than Nauman's, physically connects the viewer to the images and language of the new moving image technology.
The exhibition shows these key works by Nauman and Hill as well as a group of recent acquisitions of the video work of both artists. These new acquisitions reflect the Gallery's growing commitment to collecting and exhibiting contemporary international art in general and New Media art in particular. The acquisitions are displayed alongside generous loans from private and public collections in Australia, Spain and Switzerland. A catalogue containing texts by several international experts on New Media art will be published to accompany the exhibition.
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Most of July has been too hot for baking, but this week brought cooler temperatures (along with some exciting thunderstorms). A while ago I signed up to bake something for an event at our Maine Audubon center, and though I got off to a bad start with Flying Apron's Gluten-free & Vegan Baking Book, I decided to try the scones. (Kittee swears by Flying Apron's scone recipe, and I trust her tastebuds.) If you don't own this pretty but inconsistent cookbook, you can find the recipe by going to Amazon and searching the look inside feature for Blueberry Cinnamon Scones. I made these twice (the #1 rule of gluten-free baking is always do a test run). The first time, I swapped the blueberries for raspberries and added some orange zest, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. The dough was too wet to knead, so I added about ⅓ cup additional brown rice flour. The finished scones were tasty (the chickpea flavor bakes right out), but fragile. Fresh from the oven, their texture was crumbly, but by the next day they disintegrated if I even looked at them funny.
I added ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum to my second batch, and the results were perfect. These scones are crusty on the outside and soft on the inside, and they withstand gentle handling the way scones should.
Unless you like scones the size of your head, I recommend forming the dough into two 2-inch disks and slicing each of these into eighths, for 16 hand-sized scones. Bake smaller scones for 25 minutes. A drizzle of simple confectioner's sugar glaze makes these as fancy and a tasty as anything you'd find in the Starbucks pastry case. A dusting of turbinado sugar (before the scones go in the oven) would also be nice.
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GNC's gargantuan home page takes 41 seconds to load, Keynote says. Who will wait?
Bill Siwicki
General Nutrition Centers Inc. might want to look into giving its mobile commerce site some of the retailer's nutritional supplements to lose weight. For the week ending June 9, GNC's m-commerce site home page took an interminable 41.41 seconds to load, mobile and web performance management firm Keynote reports. GNC's mobile load time was about 18 seconds seven weeks ago. The average load time for the 30 retailers on the Keynote Mobile Commerce Performance Index for the week ending June 9 was 9.60 seconds; the best load time was 2.06 seconds.
"GNC's mobile home page has put on some weight every week," says Venkatesh Giri, mobile evangelist at Keynote. "The page fluctuates between 800 kilobytes and 1 megabyte, and it makes 56 unique domain calls to piece together the content, serving 104 objects on the page. This is simply unacceptable. Retailers are aiming to load their mobile home page within five seconds, serving as few as five to 10 objects, and making at the most five unique domain calls, while keeping the page size less than 100 kilobytes. GNC's mobile site defies all mobile web standards with no performance optimization techniques implemented at all."
GNC needs to make a number of changes to provide a reasonably good customer experience to its mobile shoppers, Giri says. First, cutting down the number of unique domain calls the home page makes should improve load times because a call to each unique domain name, where mobile page content is stored, requires DNS lookup, which on a wireless network can take between 150-200 milliseconds, Giri says. A DNS lookup links a web site's alphabetical address, such as Retailer.com, to its lengthy numerical address, which web users never see.
"A few of GNC's DNS lookups take more than 650 milliseconds, and 21 DNS lookups take between 300-600 milliseconds," Giri says. "Avoiding DNS lookups cuts load times."
GNC should also consider adopting image-optimization techniques because it serves more than 40 images on the mobile home page, Giri says. Using Data URI and/or CSS Sprites should bring performance improvements, Giri says. Data URI is a scheme of encoding data within a web page that make up page elements such as images or CSS, a mark-up language used to define pages and denote where elements appear on a page. With multiple elements encoded within a page, no extra HTTP server request is made to fetch the embedded elements as opposed to a request for each element. URI stands for universal resource identifier, a string of characters used to identify a web resource such as an image. A sprite is a web programming technique that enables multiple images to be saved as one, thus reducing the number of web server calls required and shaving time off of page loads.
GNC did not respond to a request for comment.
GNC came in dead last on the 30-retailer index with a load time of 41.41 seconds and a success rate of 98.34%. Weighting and then combining load time and success rate gives GNC an index score of 216 out of 1,000.
Amazon.com Inc. topped the index with a load time of 5.97 seconds and a success rate of 99.68% for a score of 950. W.W. Grainger Inc. came in second with a load time of 4.15 seconds and a success rate of 99.46% for a score of 927. And The Home Depot Inc. came in third with a load time of 8.37 seconds and a success rate of 9.57% for a score of 897.
GNC is No. 73 in the Internet Retailer Mobile 400, Amazon No. 1, Grainger No. 76 and Home Depot No. 61.
The index average load time was 9.60 seconds, the average success rate was 98.74% and the average score was 704.
Click here and then click on Keynote Mobile Commerce Performance Index Part 1 and Part 2 to see this week's complete results for all 30 retailers on the index.
Keynote Systems measures 30 representative m-commerce sites exclusively for Internet Retailer. The sites include merchants in multiple categories and channels, and of multiple sizes, ranging from such giants as Amazon.com Inc. to midsized retailers like Toolfetch.com LLC. Keynote tests the sites in the index every hour Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. through midnight Eastern time, emulating three different smartphones on three different wireless networks: Apple Inc.'s iPhone 4 on AT&T, the HTC Evo on Sprint and the Droid X on Verizon. The HTC Evo and the Droid X run Google Inc.'s Android operating system. Keynote runs the tests in New York and San Francisco.
Keynote combines a site's load time and success rate, equally weighted, into a single score. Given that both performance and availability are important, the score reflects the overall quality of the home page; a higher score indicates better performance. Scores also reflect how close sites are to each other in overall quality. The index average score is the midpoint among all the sites' scores.
Keynote is ranked No. 2 among web performance monitoring firms in Internet Retailer's Leading Vendors to the Top 1000 E-retailers guide.


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Here's a better way to feed your petYou want to keep your pet healthy and free of stomach problems, so you feed your dog or cat a premium, natural, organic or fresh food rather than basic pet food. You conclude these foods must be better because they are more pricey.But, your focus on the pet food itself may be misplaced since 40 percent of dogs and cats still suffer from gastrointestinal problems such as stomach upset, vomiting and diarrhea, according to a survey by Nestl� Purina. So a better approach to feeding your dog or cat must include monitoring your pet's eating habits and lifestyle, a leading a veterinary nutritionist says.Story continues below----------------------------------------------------------------------A book about a rescue dogthat will touch your heartTHE HUNT OF HER LIFE, a full-color book by newspaper journalist and MySetterSam.com publisher Joseph A. Reppucci, is must reading for animal lovers of all ages. It has 60 color photos of dogs to illustrate the compelling story of Samantha, an unwanted rescue dog adopted at age 2 by Mr. Reppucci. Travel with them along a trail of life filled with surprising twists, sudden turns, mystery and even what some call a miracle. And when the journey is finished, you may never look at people and their pets, motherhood - and perhaps even God - in the same way. THE HUNT OF HER LIFE will take you on a captivating journey - a trip like no other - that will touch your heart.For more details and to order, go to theMySetterSam E-storeAlso find The Hunt of Her Life on:Facebook/thehuntofherlifeCLICK HERE TO LOOK INSIDE THE BOOK----------------------------------------------------------------------Story continues hereMany dietary problems can be linked to factors such as feeding at irregular intervals, overeating, sudden change in food, munching on too many treats and stress, Nestle Purina veterinarian Grace Long says."Many dogs and cats do not tolerate sudden changes in diet." Dr. Long told MySetterSam.com. "A sudden change can upset the normal population of bacteria that live in the intestine, resulting in an imbalance that can lead to diarrhea."Here's what Dr. Long suggests pet parents do to help keep the digestive tracts of their dogs and cats healthy:
- Feed and choose a diet from a major food company that conducts extensive research and can maintain superior quality control procedures.
- If you have to change your pet's diet, do it gradually over five to 10 days. Many pets are unable to tolerate a sudden diet change, especially as they get older.
- Practice portion control, which is is key to maintaining a healthy weight. Feed your pet a specific amount of food twice a day. Adjust that amount if your pet is too heavy or too thin.
- Limit treats to no more than 10 percent of the daily calories.
- Give your pet good treats, such as low calorie snacks. Treats are a fact of life and to eliminate them is not realistic.
- Avoid people food whenever possible. But if you do give your pet some people food, make it healthy foods such as vegetables, small pieces of lean meat, cooked eggs and fruit.The survey also found a strong link between gastrointestinal problems and lifestyle. Any kind of stress - bad or good - even tends to upset pets.Here's what Dr. Long suggests pet parents do to help reduce stress for their dogs and cats:
- Introduce new household pets or visitors gradually.
- Before going a on a long trip, get your pet used to travel by going on small trips around town.
- If you are away from home a lot, spend some quality time with your pet when you are there.
- If your home is hectic, make sure your pet has a quiet refuge.The Nestl� Purina survey found that fewer than one in three pet parents fail to seek veterinary help when their dogs and cats are suffering from vomiting, diarrhea and gas. Most pet parents ignore the gastrointestinal troubles until the condition worsens to loss of appetite. At that point, 49 percent of dog owners and 60 percent of cat owners consulted with a veterinarian.But Dr. Long advises pet parents to contact their veterinarian when their dogs and cats are having digestive problems and not wait until the condition results in loss of appetite. �The truth is, veterinarians only hear about a fraction of the GI incidents that occur,� she said.�While it�s understandable that owners may choose to �wait out� certain problems if they appear minor, we also know that even short-lived suffering from conditions such as stress diarrhea can be reduced with veterinary intervention.�Related reports about dogs and food:This common artificial sweeter is killing dogsPricey food may actually be bad for your petBeware of this sickening way to feed your petCheap pet food leads to costly health problemsHigher price no guarantee of pet food's qualityThe unnatural truth about dog foodHelp your pudgy pooch control weightAppetite ferocious for premium pet foodYour dog and the peanut butter recallChocolate, candies mean danger for dogsAnother warning about chicken jerky treatsMore pets being told 'eat your veggies'More news about dogs and foodSeeking veterinary care is also important because gastrointestinal problems are sometimes symptoms of a more serious underlying health condition, Dr. Long said. "Unfortunately, delaying the veterinary visit when GI issues arise often means the veterinarian is dealing with a much more serious condition by the time the pet is finally seen."HOMETHE RUFF REPORTSo easy to read. You choose the topic!Adoption | Food | Health |Money | RescueSafety & Behavior | Surveys & StudiesLike MySetterSam on Facebook


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CL by Laundry Sonesta Bootie
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Ladylike charm is back in this understated stylish dress bootie from CL by Laundry. The Sonesta will carry you through the season effortlessly.
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Love the red
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"they are great. but unfortunately they didn't fit. I bought another pair of knee boots from the same brand as they fit perfectly while these fit like a size bigger. very disappointed."
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Location: Philadelphia
February 05, 2013
"Surprisingly comfy especially considering its got a stiletto heel. Its been a long time since I wore heels regularly and I was expecting these to be painful. But I was able to walk around all day without any issues."
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January 18, 2013
Gorgeous color
"I LOVE the color of these boots, the red is gorgeous. They shoes are comfortable and run true to size. Great deal!"
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Do you remember those collectible figurines by Barclay that used to grace your parents' or your grandparents' home around the holidays? Those small, meticulously crafted metal figurines were a classic staple every holiday season and thanks to The Vermont Country Store, you can get your very own set of Barclay vintage figurines for your own home.
Barclay Vintage Metal Figurines
Unlike the vintage figurines that highlighted the mantles and Christmas tree platforms of holidays past, these Barclay metal figurines are solid, not hollow, for greater durability and strength. Cast from reproductions of the original antique molds, these collectible figurines offer old-world charm to any household's holiday decorations. From the classic horse-drawn sleigh and mirrored skater pond to the vintage snowman and Christmas tree delivery truck, vintage figurines like these from The Vermont Country Store will add a classic touch to your holidays.
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Umbro Golaço: our final winner revealed! by Aaron› 7 Mar 2014
We've already announced four winners of the Umbro Golaço competition, and that means we did have one place left on the plane to Brazil, until now….
Our final winner, chosen by Roberto Carlos and the team here at Umbro, is Darlan JS, from Brazil – check out his wonder strike here. A goal worthy of any prize, I'm sure you'd agree!
Although Darlan is from Brazil, that doesn't take the shine off the prize – he'll also get to meet Roberto Carlos and get some vital coaching tips at one of the country's leading clubs. Brazil was actually the most popular country for entries to our competition, showing that it really is the home of the beautiful game.
Darlan joins four other winners from around the globe who will be travelling to Brazil in May, and we'll be there to capture the whole experience. It's sure to be very special indeed.
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I put this in a 600 square foot condo I own because the renters were over working the condos new AC system. They set the AC as low as 60 when it was over 100 outside. Now the unit actually has a chance to shut off because it normally wont let it get below 72. Only regret is I did not install it in the attic. The renter found it in the AC closet and googled what it was. :-( I had to go back and electrical tape it excessively to make sure they were not bypassing it at night.


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ASICS GEL-Pulse 4 Lightweight Running Shoe - Womens
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Get those legs moving and those feet pounding the pavement in the extremely lightweight, comfortable and newly updated technical ASICS® Gel Pulse® 4 running shoes! Crafted for more stability to better suit the under-pronating to the mild over-pronating runner.
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So far, so good
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- Haiti Update. Authored by Dr. Donald E. Schulz.
- Captures the emerging situation in Haiti after the humanitarian intervention of the United States and the United Nations since 1994. Speculates about the difficult prospects for democracy within Haiti's destructive climate of violence and counter-violence.


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Missile Baits Fuse 4.4 12pk
Truly a unique creation, the Missile Baits Fuse 4.4 features a slender crawfish shaped body and an animated action that gets bass salivating. The ribbed body of the Fuse 4.4 was designed with a thick rear portion for easy rigging on a regular hook or a shakey head, while the thinner section conceals the hook point and creates a clean, snagless presentation. The skinny arms of the Fuse 4.4 bring the flailing claws to life with every little twitch. Whether you're Texas-rigging, Carolina-rigging, or drop shotting, the Missile Baits Fuse 4.4 is sure to fill your livewell, and it also makes a great pairing with the Missile Baits Warlock Head.
Missile Baits is a small company dedicated to creating serious soft plastic baits to help anglers catch more fish. Straight off the top-level professional bass tour, and out of the head of Bassmaster Elite Series standout, John Crews, each bait is uniquely designed and thoroughly tested to ensure it is just right. When you pick a bag of Missile Baits D-Bombs or any Missile bait, know they are being fished in the world's biggest bass tournaments when only the best will cut it.
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Comments: i tied on a 1/4 oz warlock head with a candy grass fuse 4.4 and had 9 bass in 2 hours. worked it along the bottom of a rock shelf and they inhaled it! held up well too 2-3 fish per bait.
awesome bait!!
From: Cody: Spokane, WA 6/6/15
Comments: Its got great action, floats perfectly horizontal in the water column on a drop shot and lasts many fish
From: Jacob: IL 4/18/15
Comments: Really like this bait. Used it in San Diego Bay for spotted bay bass. Worked it through the grass on a 3/16 oz weedless slider jighead. It was a champ. I think it mimics the ghost shrimp well. Also used in the dropshot in freshwater with success.
From: Lil' Bigs: CA 6/22/14
Comments: Very versital bait. I usually drop shot with it for a little bigger profile as needed but its killer on a shakey head, good on a wackey rig, Carolina rig, or a small Texas rig. Great bait, great action, and like all of Missile Baits plastics they are very durable.
From: TX
Comments: Wanted to fish with something other than my "go-to" bait at my local lake. I had purchased these several months ago and they had been sitting in my bag. I decided to try watermelon red with a slider head and proceeded to catch 3 bass in the span of 10 min! This was fishing in 6' of water or less at a water temp of 85 degrees!
From: Paul: Sykesville, MD, USA
Comments: My go to bait on a shakey head
From: Ryan: AL
Comments: Great bait for flipping bushes. 5/16 oz tungsten weight pegged on a EWG hook... awesome! bought the green pumpkin ones and dipped the claws in jj's magic chartreuse i caught 5 fish for a total weight of 11 pounds.
From: Ben: AL
Comments: Today, i couldn't get any bites on my florida go to summer bait - berkley or culprit worms. i went from the 12 inch, to the 10 inch and even hit the 7s in assorted colors. nothing. So i tied on a green and red flake fuse 4.4 with a warlock shaky head and proceeded to get 4 bass on 4 casts in a row! The largest was 3 pounds and all practically inhaled the bait. I've repeated this on two other weekends when the worm bite was off and had similar results. This is now my new go to bait when the chips are down. Fish it really slow and enjoy!
From: Joe: Pembroke Pines, fl
Comments: This is my new go to sight/bed fishing bait. Hooked up with a 3 and 5 sight fishing with it this weekend. Wacky rigged it with a small circle hook and a nail weight in the tail. I falls tail first and the claws float up when at rest. twitching it has killer action. Great bait that will be a permanent part of my tackle from now on. Great price as well!
From: Paul: St. Louis, MO
Comments: Love this bait for dropshotting. Great action like no other. Wish it would come in an all purple. Would be deadly in So Cal and desert lakes.
From: John: So Cal
Comments: Got a pack of these when they first came out, and tried them on a drop shot. Amazing. The action of the claws is outstanding. Caught 20 fish a day for two days on this bait, and had to stop early cause I ran out. Great bait!
From: Jacob: Apache Junction, AZ
Comments: I admit, I haven't fished this bait yet BUT I do have a pack that I grabbed from Dick's,( oxblood red flake). This looks awesome for a shaky head, drop shot... I was even thinking wacky rigging this! John Crews really did his homework on this lure,( and all the other Missile Baits).God bless.
From: Elijah: Mystic, CT