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The emergence of Saudi America
U.S. a contender to become world's largest oil producer
Although oil extraction around the world has grown by 50 percent in the last 30 years, it was basically flat in North America until 2008. Higher oil prices have made tar sands oil economically viable, and new extraction techniques have been a boon to U.S. producers. Interviews with a variety of vendors in the forming and fabricating industry reveal the many trends that are driving changes in the equipment and supplies used in the petroleum business.
Few inventions have changed the dynamics of world trade more than the internal combustion engine. The four-stroke engine was perfected around 1876 in Duetz, Germany, shortly after the first commercially viable oil well was drilled in 1859 in Titusville, Pa. Just a few decades later, light, sweet crude was found in vast quantities in the Middle East, and Saudi Arabia quickly emerged as the production leader.
In the early 1970s, dicey Middle East politics revealed just how much the U.S. depended on oil purchased from the members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). U.S. support for Israel during the Yom Kippur War led to the oil embargo, which ran from October 1973 to March 1974, and ushered in a recession and probably contributed to the stagflation that dominated the U.S. economy for the rest of the decade. Nearly every presidential candidate since that time has advocated an end to U.S. dependence on foreign oil, and for decades that sounded like a pipe dream.
The embargo notwithstanding, OPEC has been both friend and foe. This collection of suppliers occasionally would agree to restrict production and send oil prices skyward. The chief country of the cartel was Saudi Arabia, which sits atop nearly 70 percent of the world's proven oil reserves. Lost in the rhetoric is the fact that the U.S. always has been somewhat self-sufficient in oil production. Even at its lowest point, late 2005, the domestic oil production industry supplied nearly 25 percent of U.S. demand; these days it's closer to 50 percent. Meanwhile, the role of the U.S.'s largest foreign supplier, Canada, has grown considerably. Its supply to the U.S. has grown from less than 10 percent of U.S. demand in 1973 to more than 17 percent in 2013.
Modern drilling techniques—specifically, horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing—enable petroleum companies to get at formerly inaccessible oil by cracking layers of shale, releasing trapped oil. The oil sands in Canada, the Peace River, Athabasca, and Cold Lake deposits, have quite a bit to offer, but are recoverable only when coaxed from the earth with a lot of steam, which heats the oil so it can flow.
These techniques use more pipe than conventional drilling, which has led to a boom in demand for all manner of tube and pipe for the oil and gas industry.
For tube and pipe producers interested in entering this market, or fabricators in a position to supply any of the myriad components that go into an oil rig or a refinery, the potential is vast and growing. The world's demand amounts to about 84 million barrels of oil per day, and it is expected to continue to grow for the foreseeable future.
Pipe Production, Testing, and Finishing
"Many of the Tier 1 companies made investments in capital equipment years ago, companies like U.S. Steel and ArcelorMittal," said Doug Nidy, technical sales engineer for Fives Bronx, a manufacturer of tube and pipe mills, straighteners, end finishing equipment, and hydrostatic testing equipment. "More recently it has been the Tier 2 companies investing in electric resistance welded [ERW] mills, finishing floors, and other equipment," he said. Like others interviewed for this article, he identified the Houston area as the hotbed of activity. One Fives Bronx customer, TPCO Enterprise Inc. (a subsidiary of Tianjin Pipe Corp.), has ordered three straighteners and two mills for making 3-in.-OD, 0.250-in.-thick drill pipe.
Nidy also noted that the use of API premium thread has grown, which requires straighter pipe than common thread. Customers producing more premium thread have been buying 10-roll straighteners rather than 6-roll straighteners, he said.
Brandt Engineered Products has found that the growing demand for API premium connections has sent some tremors upstream. "As recently as five or 10 years ago, just a few companies made the large-bore lathes needed for threading the largest diameters," said David MacNeill, regional sales manager for the company. The growing demand has opened up this industry a bit, and now several manufacturers, including Brandt, offer threading machines. The latest machines offer more controlled axes and higher throughput than the machines offered years ago, he said.
Hydrostatic test equipment also has been changing over the years, Nidy said. The continued development of higher pipe grades has resulted in demand to test at higher test pressures, so today's hydrotesters have substantially higher load capacities. In addition, today's line throughput has increased, creating customer demand for dual-head and triple-head machines which can test two and three pipes simultaneously.
MacNeill said that the use of heat-treated products also has been driving the need for higher-pressure machines, while larger diameters are behind the growing demand for larger-sized machines.
Regardless of the specifics, energy industry customers are looking for more throughput, more flexibility, and often more automation, MacNeill said. Gravity-powered feeding systems have given way to drag-chain systems. The positive control provided by drag-chain systems helps to protect the product from damage (especially critical for the relatively expensive premium thread), reduce noise, and improve worker safety.
MacNeill, who used to work for a pipe manufacturer, is familiar with the challenges.
"Changing from a 9-in.-OD product to a 4-in.-OD product is one thing," he said. "Maintaining a good profit margin is something else altogether. To do that, they need to nearly double the tonnage per hour."
Pipe producers can use several testing processes to verify the pipe's integrity: flux leakage, ultrasonic, and eddy current. They aren't limited to just one test, of course; a test system often comprises two or three of these processes.
For example, Magnetic Analysis Corp. can combine its Rotoflux® flux leakage system and Echomac® ultrasonic system to detect OD and ID notches, both longitudinal and transverse, as well as lamination defects. The system also measures wall thickness variations after heat treatment and straightening. A combination of ultrasonic and eddy current unit, such as the Multimac®, expands the system's capability, allowing the user to detect incomplete and mismatched welds, pinholes, leakers, and weepers in small-diameter umbilicals.
A complete system includes a magnetizer to prepare the pipe for the flux leakage test; demagnetizer to prepare it for the ultrasonic test; water system to provide the necessary coupling; marking system to indicate flaws; and a material handling system that handles both normal and upset ends.
Cutting Processes
Graebener-Reika's Advantage series rotary-head cutting machines are intended for cutting oil country tubular goods, said President Rich Marando. The machine is optimized for cutting 3-in. to 8-in. pipe (3.5 in. to 8.625 in. OD). The rotary-head design provides accurate 90-degree cuts by rotating the cutting tools around a stationary pipe, Marando said.
"The basic model offers cutting and OD chamfering, and we offer ID chamfering as an upgrade," he said. All models are equipped with a full-length, servo-controlled feeder for cut length accuracy (± 0.010 in.), and its control unit allows the user to create a cutting profile that reduces the likelihood of burrs.
The machine was designed for fast changeovers, using collet clamps and spacers to change workpiece diameter. Its design also facilitates common maintenance tasks.
Welding and cutting equipment manufacturer ESAB likewise has found that its cutting machines are useful in this industry. Gulf Island Fabrication, a company specializing in structural fabrication on a big scale, has been using ESAB equipment since the early 1990s to build offshore rigs. One of its projects was a floating rig it constructed for ATP Oil & Gas Corp., the ATP Titan. A deepwater drilling platform built for drilling and extracting in the Gulf of Mexico, the ATP Titan weighs 19,000 tons and measures 725 ft. from the base to the top of its derrick.
For its cutting and marking processes, the company uses 13 of ESAB's CNC cutting systems, including AvengerTM and SabreTM systems. Heavy-duty gantry-style systems, their widths range from 10 to 40 ft. Processes include precision plasma cutting, oxyfuel cutting, plasma marking, zinc marking, and punch marking.
Pipe has to be cut to the right length in the field before it can be welded, and CS Unitec has saws cutting pipe nearly everywhere oil is extracted or processed —in refineries, for pipelines, and on offshore oil rigs. The company manufactures the largest portable band saws in the world, according to Tom Carroll, company president, which are available in both electric and pneumatic models. However, the power source isn't the key feature.
"We make several models that are ATEX-classified," he said, citing a European standard for operating in explosive atmospheres.
"October was our best month yet," Carroll said. He's expecting a good year in 2014.
Supplies and Consumables
Tube and pipe are the chief products used in oil and gas extraction, but they aren't the only ones. Mill Masters Inc. has enjoyed brisk business in the last few years for mills used to make small-diameter stainless steel cable. The cables are used to connect downhole sensors that monitor operating conditions, such as temperature and pressure, to gauges in the rig's control room.
"Usually two or three of these cables are bundled together inside a polypropylene jacket," said Michael Fisch, product manager. "The process uses continuous welding, and as the cable feeds off the mill, it's wound onto a coil. Each one holds about 5 miles of cable," he said.
Hardfacing has taken on a more important role as wells have gotten deeper and as oil is extracted from hasher localities, notably oil sands.
Stoody, a manufacturer of welding consumables, has created several welding wires for hardfacing. Stoody® HB-62 and Stoody HB-56, which have hardnesses of 62 and 56 Rockwell C, respectively, are for hardfacing drill pipe. One customer using this application used to resurface after drilling two holes; it now drills six before resurfacing, a 300 percent improvement. Both wires earned Fearnley Procter NS accreditation, an approval program that supplements American Petroleum Institute standards. The accreditation also cites the company's quality management and performance.
The company introduced two additional hardfacing alloys, Stoody 155FC and 160FC, in late 2013. Their composition includes tungsten carbides in nickel, silicon, boron matrices for weldability and abrasion resistance.
The more ductile of the two, 155FC, which has a hardness range of 35 to 45 HRC, was designed for multipass operations and offers greater resistance to spalling. The more wear-resistant of the two, 160FC has a hardness range of 40 to 50 HRC. The former is intended for use on components such as process screw flight edges, buildup on drill bits and stabilizers, and hardbanding; the latter was developed for use on drill bit holders, kicker pads, stabilizers, mud motors, and any other application that requires resistance to corrosion and fine particle corrosion. Each can be used by itself, or the 155FC can be used as a base for 160FC.
Consumables likewise play a big role in rig construction. ESAB learned just how big when Gulf Island Fabrication selected two of its consumables, Dual Shield II 70T-12 and Dual Shield II 70T-12H4 flux-cored wire, for use in the construction of the ATP Titan. Chosen for the particular needs of the offshore environment—the structure has to withstand the constant stresses of wave motion and exposure to seawater—these consumables were used on approximately 85 percent of the welds needed to construct the rig. Welding efficiency is a factor on a project of this scope and, according to ESAB, they provide an optimal combination of deep penetration, high deposition rate, ease of use, and minimal spatter. The project required 2.5 million pounds of wire.
Pipe Welding
The petroleum industry wouldn't get much done without a lot of butt-welded pipe, and the processes for getting this done have been changing in recent years.
"Pipe welding traditionally has been gas tungsten arc welding [GTAW] and shielded metal arc welding [SMAW]," said Jim Byrne, sales and application manager for pipe welding for Miller Electric. "These days we are seeing increased interest in gas metal arc welding [GMAW]," he said. "In the past, using the short-circuit GMAW process on the root pass for pipe was dismissed for its lack of fusion and poor penetration," he said. Some of the old hands have retired or left the industry, so some of the new up-and-comers in the industry have been giving advanced GMAW processes a fresh look because they have seen them in welding schools, Byrne said.
In Miller's case, the advanced GMAW processes include regulated metal deposition (RMD®) for the root pass and pulsed welding for the fill and cap passes (see Figure 1). The company's PipeWorx 400 welding system performs both of these processes and is designed for shop work.
RMD samples the arc characteristics up to 20,000 times per second and makes changes accordingly. The result is a smoother, cleaner weld with better penetration than conventional short-circuit GMAW and a faster deposition rate than GTAW. The weld also has a flatter profile and less spatter, reducing the amount of time needed to grind the weld before making the fill passes. The pulsed welding process uses the same wire-and-gas combination as the root pass, which is much faster than stopping to change the wire and gas when changing from one pass to the next.
"The drivers, as with nearly everything else, are to do the job cheaper, faster, and better," Byrne said. "Contractors need to improve production speeds and maintain the quality level. For example, when welding a 2-in.-deep joint, a GMAW using a flux-core wire would require one-third the number of passes that GTAW would need," he said. Qualified welders are in short supply, so this sort of productivity enhancement can help make up for the shortfall, he added.
Another system, Miller's Pipeworx FieldPro™, incorporates several automatic features to reduce the number of decisions welders need to make, specifically when welding in the field. It can store four welding procedures for SMAW, DC GTAW, and GMAW. Switching from one process to another requires pressing a button, eliminating wire and gas changeover and the possibility of welding with wrong polarity. A remote control allows the operator to monitor the weld and make changes to the welding parameters from up to 200 ft. away from the welding power supply, eliminating trips back and forth to tweak the process. This system is also capable of operating RMD.
Carlos Richmond, product manager for mechanized automation for Arc Products, and Brian Butler, automation manager for Arc Products, had many similar observations.
Arc Products displayed a new orbital GMAW system in 2013, at FABTECH®, and one of the goals in its development was a focus on welding, not on spending weeks training someone to use it, Richmond said.
"The pendant control was designed to be easy to use," he said. "It has two variable inputs and a steering knob that allow the operator to adjust the necessary welding controls on-the-fly," Richmond said.
"To get started on a weld, you select the type of pipe and the type of gas, and that gets you in the ballpark," Butler said. "Then you just make small adjustments to the amperage and other characteristics. It's not quite foolproof, but it's close."
It also lets a supervisor check in on the welder from time to time.
"It incorporates Power Wave® technology, which has features like checkpoint production monitoring, so the welder's supervisor can monitor that welder from anywhere," Richmond said.
Butler acknowledged that some fabricators hesitate to use GMAW on pipe, especially on root passes, but this is changing. The unit uses an advanced GMAW process, Lincoln
Electric's Surface Tension Transfer (STT®), which controls the current to adjust the heat regardless of the wire feed speed (see Figure 2). This improves fusion and reduces both fumes and spatter. It also takes into consideration different root gaps, so it's a little more forgiving than conventional GMAW, and it's considerably faster than GTAW, Butler said.
Petroleum, Today and Tomorrow
The world's demand for oil has grown substantially for more than 30 years, increasing from 58 million barrels per day in 1982 to 90 million in 2012, an increase of 50 percent. More important, it has grown steadily and shows little sign of slowing down.
In North America production from 1982 to 2008 was essentially flat. Producers usually pumped between 15 million and 16 million barrels per day. Production shot up from 15 million barrels per day in 2008 to 17.9 million barrels per day in 2012, an increase of 18.6 percent in just four years. The price was the driver. The spot price for a barrel of West Texas Intermediate, which until 2002 had rarely exceeded $20, rose throughout the early part of the decade, and broke through $60 in late 2007. In 2012 it fluctuated between $80 and $110 per barrel, which is high enough to support continuing exploration and extraction activities, and it is expected to remain above $100 per barrel for the foreseeable future.
Eric Lundin
FMA Communications Inc.
Elgin, IL 60123
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By Ned ScarletCleveland
The other day I had the good fortune to be accompanied by four of my grandchildren (all girls) on my morning walk of the dogs. One child and her mother live with me; her daughter walks every morning. The other three were here for a sleepover. They also have a younger sister who stayed with her mother since she is only a baby. Their mother, also my daughter, is visiting alone with the children; her husband, my son-in-law, has been called to war.
I live in a small town which has a cemetery close to my home, so I often walk there to enjoy its beauty and solitude. On the way the girls aged 4-9 like to run ahead on the sidewalks, waiting at each intersection for me and the dogs to catch up and give my OK to cross the never busy road, but only after we look in all directions.
It was a wonderful summer morning, still cool with dew on the grass, and leftover orange in the sky from the sunrise. The girls and dogs were full of life and energy, for them, life is always a new adventure waiting to happen. For me, the adventure is neither new nor old, it's somewhere in the middle, but I have lived long enough to know to savor it, which usually inspires me to say a short prayer thanking God for our time on His earth.
Then I heard a sound, it was a voice, not coming from any particular child, nor directed at anyone, but more like a whisper of wind, as if set loose on the breeze to drift and float in the air like a butterfly and alight for anyone willing to listen "I miss my Dad."
I always support our country's wars once we commit our military. I will not disparage any purpose once men are called to duty. I understand their sacrifice and appreciate it deeply; the day I heard the "whisper" I understood just how deep that sacrifice can be.
Our lives continue in safety and prosperity owing to one reason; since our country's birth men and now women have left their homes to kill those who desire to kill us, and when they leave, their loved ones miss them, worry for them, and yearn for a safe return.
Children are closer to God and hold the innocence of youth. They bear the burden of separation with a strength we should admire. When a child puts his feelings into words they are often spoken with purity we can no longer summon, allowing us to understand the meaning with intense clarity.
On my recent walk I was touched with that clarity, a clarity that will ensure that in the future every call to war will be tempered with four, small but powerful, words I heard or felt floating on the breeze that beautiful summer morning "I miss my Dad."

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Located just outside the city of Chicago, the Leaning Tower of Niles is a half-sized replica of the famous tower in Pisa. It is made of steel, concrete and precast stone and is 94 ft (28 m) tall with a 7.4 ft (2.2 m) tilt. Completed in 1934 by Robert Ilg.
The Elk Grove Historical Museum provides a look at pioneer living from the mid 19th to early 20th century. The Museum specializes in the history of the Elk Grove and its development over time. Open year round, the Museum offers tours, educational programs, exhibits, and assistance with research on Elk Grove Village and the surrounding area.
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This full-service library presents a variety of arts events throughout the year.
The American Toby Jug Museum is home to more than 8,000 Toby and Character jugs, and related derivatives from around the globe. The collection spans the Centuries and features characters representing the times in which they were made, from the oldest dating back to the 1760's to the most recent ones still in production. It is the largest collection in the world, and is on display and open to the public
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity & Foundation
This 80-year-old Indiana limestone building was constructed as a memorial to the members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon who fought and died in our nation's wars, and contains some of the last stained-glass works of Louis C. Tiffany.
Highland Park Historical Society
This museum is a 12 room, two story Italianate Victorian house donated to the Society in 1969. The Society's mission is to discover, preserve, provide access to and disseminate the history of the general area and of Highland Park, in particular.
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Housed in the gracious historic mansion of former U.S. Vice President Charles Gates Dawes, this stunning chateau overlooks Lake Michigan. Visitors and history buffs explore this National Historic Landmark appreciating its original furnishings and artwork. The home features exhibits focusing on the history of Evanston.
Morton Grove Historical Museum Haupt-Yehl House
Located in Harrer Park, this 1888 Victorian farmhouse features period furnishings and a museum on its lower level with rotating displays.
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A leading institution of the Village of Skokie and a staple of downtown Skokie, the library is truly a center for the community with more than 450,000 items available for check-out, three community meeting rooms and hundreds of events and classes offered each month. The library offers the latest in cutting edge technology with library resources available 24 hours a day via their website, plenty of computers available for internet access and research and a wireless network on the 2nd floor.
Learn about the history of Wilmette, the North Shore area and Gross Point. Housed in the former Gross Point Village Hall, the museum also offers a research library.
Hands-on interactive exhibits introduce the history of Lake County in a fun learning environment. The Museum also displays the nation's largest permanent exhibition on the history and significance of postcards. Changing exhibits throughout the year.
Charles Gates Dawes House Museum
The Dawes House, a magnificent Chateauesque Mansion overlooking Lake Michigan, was the home of the former United States vice president under Calvin Coolidge and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Charles Gates Dawes.
Representing a variety of downtown restaurants, an array of shops and services and entertainment. Stroll downtown and enjoy shopping the unique stores, visiting the art galleries, eating at one of the many restaurants and end the day with a show at the famous Genesee Theatre, Three Brother's Theatre or enjoy live entertainment at one of the downtown eateries. Join the fun at one of the many events throughout the year, including the monthly ArtWauk. Waukegan has something for everyone.
The Glen Rowan House is the perfect setting for weddings, social parties, private, and corporate events. An estate on the North Shore designed by renowned architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, this significant landmark is named for its impressive rowan oak trees and is a part of the Lake Forest College campus.
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A state of the art history museum dedicated to collecting and sharing the history of the greater Grayslake area. The Grayslake Heritage Center offers programs, exhibitions and special events all year round and includes two galleries, a community room and classroom.
Itasca Historical Depot Museum
The Itasca Historical Museum was the original Itasca Train Depot built in 1873. A 1939 Milwaukee Road Rib-side Caboose numbered 01839 was acquired and restored to its original bright orange appearance with all new doors, windows and wood interior. Kids love the interactive train display in the Depot which looks like Itasca in the late 1800's with bells and whistles. Open Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11am-4pm and the 1st and 2nd Saturdays each month from 9am-2pm.
Guided tours (by reservation only) of Ragdale, a nationally renowned artists' community built by noted architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, include a walk through the historic house and gardens as well as a studio visit with an artist-in-residence.
CITY:Lake Forest
Home of the Skokie Art Guild and Devonshire Playhouse, the Cultural Center offers children's and adult theater, as well as visual and performing arts.
Home of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity headquarters, this beautiful Gothic building features stained glass windows by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
The growth and history of Winnetka since 1830 is chronicled in this museum, which includes the Carlton Washburne Library.
Arlington Heights Historical Museum
The Coach House, a replica Log Cabin, the 1882 home of F.W. Muller and the 1908 Banta House tell the story of Arlington Heights over the last 150 years. Tour guides introduce you to the life of early residents. Tours: Sat. & Sun. 2pm & 3pm Heritage Gallery & Gift Shop: Fri.-Sun. 1:30pm-4:30pm
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A Big Ten school and one of the leading universities in the U.S. Its Evanston campus is on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. Founded in 1851, this renowned educational institution is rich in stunning architecture. More than 150 historically significant and interesting sites on campus are featured in various walking tours, each taking approximately 30 minutes to complete. Highlights include the Arch, University Hall and the Arts Circle.
This cultural center is a restored train station in the heart of Evanston. Home of the Piccolo Theatre and Custer's Last Stand Festival which takes place each June.
Northbrook Historical Society Museum
Enjoy the main floor museum with antiques and a replica of an 1890s home. Open the first Sunday of every month, or by appointment.


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The Barricade is refined again. With 10 years of history behind it, the sixth edition of the Barricade ups the ante when it comes to stability, support and durability for a hard court tennis shoe. Now featuring a new design just for women, the Barricade adilibria is designed for the ultimate competitor who also craves style. The Barricade's trademark forefoot claw offers familiar support but now sports stylish chrome detailing. Compared with its predecessor, this Barricade adilibria offers a quicker break-in time, a softer ride and improved comfort, while still maintaining its hallmark support.
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Review: The CraftBot Plus is a 3D printer worth having
While the CraftBot Plus has some drawbacks and is in need of a few operational tweaks, this is among the best small desktop 3D printers around.
While the CraftBot Plus has some drawbacks and is in need of a few operational tweaks, this is among the best small desktop 3D printers around.
Samsung is chasing new areas of growth in the enterprise space as its Knox mobile security platform is being "put through its paces" by prospective customers. In Australia the South Korean company is focussing on smartphones, LED lighting, and printing.
Devoid of Epson's usual "Office" and "Photo" monikers, the Stylus TX550W is an all-purpose inkjet multifunction that can be used in the office or home. It lacks some key office functionality like automatic duplexing and an automatic document feeder, but it has low initial and ongoing costs, and plenty of connectivity. Unfortunately, it won't deliver particularly good photo prints.
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Dell's Wasabi PZ310 is an extremely portable photo printer that can produce a 2x3in photo in under a minute. For $30, the printer is a reasonable impulse buy, but low print quality and a short battery life make it a poor purchase for anything more.
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First impression on unpacking the Q702 test unit was the solid feel and clean, minimalist styling.
For work use, Microsoft Word and Excel programs pre-installed on the device are adequate for preparing short documents.
The Fujitsu LifeBook UH574 allowed for great mobility without being obnoxiously heavy or clunky. Its twelve hours of battery life did not disappoint.
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Blue Jackets Top The Rangers 4-2
Jim Cerny
The Rangers spotted the Columbus Blue Jackets a 3-0 lead Thursday night at Madison Square Garden, rallied to get within one, but ultimately lost their fourth straight game, falling 4-2, to remain winless so far on their nine-game homestand.
Thursday's loss followed a pair of 4-1 home-ice defeats at the hands of the Nashville Predators and Washington Capitals and a 4-3 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils last Saturday to make the Rangers 0-3-1 to start this current homestand. They are only 5-9-1 at The Garden this season, and have just one win in their last nine home contests (1-7-1).
Trailing 3-1 more than halfway through the third period, Dan Girardi scored his second goal of the season to bring the Rangers back within one with 8:53 remaining in regulation. With the teams skating four-on-four, Michael Del Zotto sent a long breakout pass to Mats Zuccarello on left wing. Zuccarello gained the offensive zone and zipped a cross ice pass to Girardi who fired a shot past Blue Jackets goaltender Mike McKenna to give the home team a chance at coming back and erasing their original three-goal deficit.
Any thoughts of a big Blueshirt comeback were doused, though, when Columbus' Ryan Johansen snuck a shot through Cam Talbot's pads with 1:32 to play to restore a two-goal cushion for the Blue Jackets.
It was the only goal Talbot allowed on the night after replacing Henrik Lundqvist in the first period. Talbot faced 14 shots in total.
The Rangers were forced to rally when they surrendered the first three goals of the game over the course of the opening 11 minutes 10 seconds of play. Columbus scored on three of their first 13 shots, knocking Lundqvist from the game in the process, and silencing The Garden crowd, as well.
Matt Calvert beat Lundqvist over the glove off a left-wing rush just 38 seconds into the game, setting the tone for another rough start for the Blueshirts on home ice. Former Ranger Artem Anisimov converted the rebound of a Blake Comeau shot at 8:46 with three Blue Jackets in front of Lundqvist and only John Moore back for New York to put Columbus ahead 2-0.
Rookie defenseman Dylan McIlrath, making his NHL debut, was caught up ice on Anisimov's goal delivering a big hit on Boone Jenner instead of playing the puck at center ice. The Ranger forwards also were caught in the neutral zone leaving Moore and Lundqvist to contend unsuccessfully with the countering Blue Jackets.
Columbus defenseman David Savard scored his first goal of the season with 8:50 to play in the first period when his shot deflected off Del Zotto and past Lundqvist for an unassisted goal that made the score 3-0 in favor of the visitors. Rangers coach Alain Vigneault elected to replace Lundqvist with Talbot at that point, Lundqvist having surrendered three goals on 13 shots.
The Rangers did get one back before the wild first period was over. Dominic Moore converted a rebound of a Brad Richards shot, after a tenacious forecheck by Derek Dorsett, at 14:08 to bring the home team within two of Columbus. The goal was Moore's first of the season, and first since January 17, 2012 when he was a member of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Since Moore did not play last season, it was a span of 59 games between goals for the veteran center.
McKenna entered the game at the start of the second period, replacing starter Curtis McElhinney who exited with a lower body injury. Facing a third-string goaltender for the third straight game, the Rangers missed time and again on the scoring opportunities they did generate, and McKenna held them off the scoreboard until Girardi's third-period tally.
Brian Boyle had a glorious scoring chance in the second period when he went to the net and had a rebound fall right on his stick, but his shot from right out in front was denied by McKenna. This was McKenna's first NHL appearance since December 2, 2010 when he played for the Devils. McKenna is up with the Blue Jackets because the reigning Vezina Trophy winner Sergei Bobrovsky is sidelined by a groin injury.
McIlrath logged 8:55 worth of ice-time over 13 shifts in his NHL debut after being recalled from the Hartford Wolf Pack on Wednesday. He was a minus-one, was credited with one hit, and drew a high-sticking penalty on former Ranger Brandon Dubinsky during a second-period post-whistle skirmish.
For Dubinsky and Anisimov it was their first game back at The Garden since being traded to the Blue Jackets for Rick Nash two summers ago. Thursday's game also marked Nash's first game against his former club, and hewas held without a shot on goal despite playing 22:51.
The Rangers most effective player Thursday was Richards, who not only assisted on Moore's goal, earning his team-high 25th point in the process, but he fired a season-high nine shots on goal over 23:41.
Desperately seeking a win, the Rangers will host the Calgary Flames Sunday night at MSG.


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By Brad Locke/NEMS Daily Journal
Roquez Johnson has found his focus again, and he believes the rest of the Mississippi State team has, too.
Johnson and the Bulldogs (8-20, 3-13 SEC) will go for their second consecutive win when they play at South Carolina (13-16, 3-13) today. Tipoff is 6 p.m.
After serving a three-game suspension for a violation of team rules, Johnson, a sophomore forward, scored 10 points and had five rebounds in Saturday's 73-67 upset of Ole Miss. That snapped MSU's 13-game losing streak.
The night before that game, the Bulldogs held a meeting – just the players and one assistant coach. Johnson said they talked about how the season had gone so far and how the team "needed to get back where we were at the beginning of the season and stay focused. …
"We all got together like a group meeting and talked about the things we need to do individually and as a team."
improved hustle
As for Johnson himself, he used the suspension to get back to what he'd been doing early in the season. Coach Rick Ray showed him tape of early games and noted that Johnson hadn't been hustling as much lately.
It was tough watching from the bench, and Johnson said the time off helped him reevaluate things.
"I didn't go play as hard as I could in games that I didn't do well," he said. "It was the hustle plays, like the rebounds, the loose balls, everything like that. I pretty much had to get back to that."
MSU as a whole did a good job in those areas versus Ole Miss, and players gave a lot of credit for the performance to the atmosphere created by the fans that day.
Tonight, the Bulldogs will have to find energy and motivation from within, because they're far from home playing a team that hasn't been drawing large, lively crowds.
"We still need to stay as motivated as we were against Ole Miss and pull out the game against South Carolina," Johnson said.
Ray said the Bulldogs had a great practice Monday morning and haven't been reveling too much in the Ole Miss win. And he hopes they've learned lessons from earlier in the year, when MSU beat South Carolina and Georgia to open SEC play before losing 13 in a row.
"I think they're in a good state of mind, but you really never know until you go play the ballgame because they're 18- to 21-year-old kids," Ray said. "They're more worried about what songs to download at times rather than playing at South Carolina."
In the first meeting, MSU scored 28 points off 24 Gamecock turnovers en route to a 56-54 win. Ray isn't counting on South Carolina being so careless with the ball this time around.
"We're going to have to find a way to manufacture some points and get another way to win. We've got motivation in that regard because I just don't think South Carolina will turn the basketball over that much against us again."


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By PATSY STODDARDEditor
A bicycle/truck accident claimed the life of 5 year old Jedediah Murray of Huntington. He is the son of Barbara and Terry Murray formerly of Centerville. At the intersection of 300 East and 100 South, the boy was traveling north crossing the street headed home after visiting friends when he was struck by an older model 4x4 pickup driven by Roy Day, 28, of Elmo.
The driver was tested for drugs and alcohol and results are pending at this time. A breath test at the scene however, tested positive for alcohol. The driver was driving on a revoked license in an unregistered vehicle at the time of the accident.
The boy was breathing, but unconscious at the scene of the accident and was transported to Castleview Hospital where he was lifeflighted to Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake. Dr. Larsen at Primary Childrens said the boy suffered from a skull fracture, broken right arm, injuries to the left side and a toe had been severed at the accident scene. The main injury was the severe brain trauma.
The accident occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m. on July 22. The victim died the next morning at 11:44 a.m. on July 23.
The driver was listed as having a prior DUI accident which had sent people to the hospital. Day is being held in the Emery County jail pending arraignment on the charge of vehicular manslaughter.
The accident is being investigated by the Emery County Sheriff's Office and the Utah Highway Patrol.


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Key lime pie is not green in color unless food color is added. If you'd prefer a greener filling in this cake, add a couple drops of green food color to the filling before pouring it over the cake.
If Key limes aren't available in your grocery store, look for bottled Key lime juice near the other bottled lime juices.


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Santoni Suede Wingtip Boot
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Santoni is the perfect blend of high quality craftsmanship and innovation. You can expect nothing less than luxurious perfection when you slip into this riding boot.
- Suede upper
- Elastic side panels
- Wingtip detail
- 14" shaft height, pull on
- 13½" calf circumference
- Round toe
- Fully lined in leather
- Rubber lug sole
- Made in Italy
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By: JoyZ
Location: Philly
August 01, 2013
"great looking boot, the shaft is a little bit tight at first, but when I try it with my jeans on, it also fits."
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Naturalizer Summer Flat
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Casual and comfortable, the Naturalizer Summer is the essence of summer fun! Slip this print espadrille flat on for a cute and unique look.
- Fabric upper
- Side bow accent
- Braided rope and synthetic sole
- Imported
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By: OCCC
Location: Chicago, IL
December 05, 2013
Naturalizer Summer
"Great clearance find! Adorable pattern. Nice and comfy. Sole is braided rope, so not sure how long it will last."
By: MissBossypants
Location: South San Francisco
November 27, 2013
Wish I had these when I went to Miami!!!!!
"South Beach and Key Largo -- could have used these! Cute little bow at the end, raffia trim around the sole. Canvas is great quality, nothing is cheap or uncomfy on this shoe. Of course, keeping!!!!"
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October 04, 2013
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Berkley Havoc Klein's 3" The Deuce Double Tail Grub
Pro designed to help you catch more bass, Berkley is releasing their brand new line-up of Havoc baits to coincide with 2011 Bassmaster Classic on the Loisiana Delta.
The Berkley Havoc Klein's "The Duece" Double Tail Grub - measuring in at 3" - was designed by perennial Bassmaster Elite Series veteran pro, Gary Klein - and he knows a thing or two about jig fishing and jig trailers. The Duece Twin Tail Grub isn't a new design, Berkley and Klein just improved on it. Featuring an extended body to accommodate a bigger hook, the redesigned twin tails also allow The Duece to move at the slowest of speeds.
"What makes the Havoc The Duece different is its extended body cavity to accept a larger hook, and the overall action of the bait's flapping legs when it moves through the water even at the slowest of speeds. The action and versatility of The Duece truly makes this bait a special tool in my arsenal and it is available in my ten most favorite colors." - Gary Klein
8 Colors
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Customer Reviews
Comments: Awesome grub. Put the Green Pumpkin Orange color on a bluegill colored swim jig & dyed the tips of the tails chartreuse with a Spike-It marker. Pulled in five 2-4 pound fish in under an hour fishing slow & allowing the bait to flutter.
From: Garrett: Lowell, MI 3/29/16
Comments: Poor packaging but great baits. Take them out of the package put them in a sandwich bag and let them bake out when the sun for 3 days.
From: Louie: USA 4/23/14
Comments: Horrible bait! Everything is too translucent, the tails are too thin, and a bunch of them are all kinked up in the package and don't work. Total garbage IMO. Bring back the Green Pumpkin Powerbait twintail grub!
From: Mike: Salem, OR
Comments: Awesome bait. I use it on a jig head and works very well at slower retrive also in cold water. Doesn't matter the color this bait catch fish!!!!
From: Gabriele: Italy
Comments: worst twin tail grub i've ever used! almost no action at all! don't waste your money on these.
From: Nick: IL
Comments: Nice grub. Great like all the other havoc products. Why no pearl white though?!??
From: Gman: Midwest
Comments: Does Gary Klein really throw these, or is it just his design? Seems unlikely he uses this trailer. As a jig trailer, I find the claws are too thin and don't have much action. Stick with Yamamoto and its salt heavy grubs unless you just want something to bulk up your jig.
From: Ed: Champaign, IL.
Comments: not a fan, got these when they came out have yet to catch a fish on these. I have no confidence in this bait, so i rarely throw it. I will give it another try.
Comments: Put on a pb&j dirty jigs football jig in rusty pumpkin
From: Connor: AR
Comments: Berkley used to make a double tail grub with Power Bait scent infused in it. Also, this double grub had dissimilar arms. One arm sort of stuck out sideways and the other curled normally. I havent seen this model since the mid 90`s. I had tremendous confidence with it.
I bought a few packs of these. They seem ok but dont have scent and are a little tough.
From: Seiko Tuna Can: CA
Comments: Nice grub-where is the basic white?
From: Rich: USA
Comments: Not a bad grub for $2.99. Figured i'd give em a shot, green pumpkin color texas rigged on a 1/0 ewg hook first cast let it sink gave it one twitch and boom hooked a nice 2 pounder....havent used them much since, but overall it's a pretty nice grub!
From: Joe: Southern NJ
Comments: For the price, not terrible. Baits were a little hard and too skinny. Used as a jig trailer i caught some fish but definitely not up to the quality of yamamoto or kalins. Overall not bad for the price, watermelon works best for me.
From: 16 year old bassmaster: On the Lake, MN
Comments: I agree with that, Black and Blue would be nice. You'd think since it's Gary Klein's trailer and I see him flippin' blk/blue a lot; that color would be a given.
From: AC: CA
Comments: they really should make this in black and blue...
From: Justin: NJ
Comments: Awesome jig trailer if the fish are active. Swim jig, flippin, casting, whatever.
From: Meatwad
Comments: Sweet! I actually put this on a 2/0 worm hook and flipped it with much success. makes a great trailer too!!!!
Comments: Found the tail on this bait did not give a ton of action. I typically use these types of baits on the back of swimjigs. Not so impressed with this Havoc offering.
Comments: Works great as a trailer for a 1/2oz or 3/4oz football jig.


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Nine West Bandeau Sandal
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We're tickled to introduce the Nine West Bandeau. This fierce platform is detailed with feathers to add a unique texture to your look.
- Satin upper
- Double ankle straps with adjustable buckles
- Feather detailing
- 1" platform, 4½" covered heel
- Synthetic sole
- Imported
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By: Megalodonopolous
Location: New York
March 13, 2014
"I bought these shoes in red. I was a little hesitant to buy them because of how ridiculous the feathers might be but the double strap and platform make them sexy, they are very comfortable and so much fun. My friends have given these shoes endearing nicknames based on what kinds of muppets and other creatures it looks like I have stepped on. I love them."
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February 25, 2014
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"I'm sorry, where did these crazy shoes come from? They are very unique, and hopefully you have an outfit in mind or will get one to wear with these show stoppers. The red is more crimson/cranberry in color and the heel and the mini plat make them comfortable enough for a great party night!"
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February 22, 2014
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Bristol displays 'Art In Public Places'
BRISTOL, Tenn./Va. - You've heard it said that art is in the eye of the beholder, but if you don't see the art how can you appreciate it?
That's why so many communities are bringing art, especially sculptures, out into the public where it can be seen an appreciated.
Bristol's Art In Public Places put in their new sculptures around downtown this week. Committee members, city crews and artists spent the morning placing this year's sculptures around town.
Bristol's community art project is heading into it's eighth year with a variety of work representing different artists from around the southeast, like "Bramble Tunnel" from Cathy Perry. "Most of my work is tied around nature and childhood memories as I grew up on a farm. Memories that I can reflect back on, so I try to represent those in the work," she said.
Like a favorite place to play, under an overgrown fence row that makes a tunnel a perfect childhood getaway.
More playful work can be found at Anderson Park with a piece called "Orange Blast." It's a sculpture that's meant to be seen and appreciated, but also played with. "I like the idea of kids playing on it and stuff like that, using it, hanging on it. I made it strong," says artist Matthew Sharp.
Also in Anderson Park is a sculpture reminding us of our connection to nature and all things natural with Charlie Bouwer's "He Always Carried It With Him."
Another public place for the sculptures is the Bristol Public Library where you can see "She's a Fine Tall Woman" and an artist who thinks its a fine thing to display these sculptures where the public can see them. "It's a good thing. It gets the work out, it keeps things moving and I think it's good for the cities that do these shows," artist Rudy Rudisill said.
Just out the door of News 5 WCYB is another of this year's pieces, "Learn To Fly." The artist's work has been a part of the project for four different times. "I feel honored that because I know there's a lot of people out there. So I feel very honored that I have been able to do this a number of times. I do kind of have a history here," says artist Brian Glaze.
Just knowing that their work in on display and being appreciated gives all of the artists a connection to the city. "By October we will have a new walking tour brochure. It has a photograph and a brief description of every sculpture in it so people can pick this up at lots of different locations downtown," Mary Jane Miller with the art project said.
Take a little time to enjoy it should you come upon one of the new pieces of art, not in a museum but out in the public.
For more information on Bristol's art in public places click here.
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Child ID Card
Parents can obtain ID cards for their children under age 15 at any DMV customer service center. The cost of a child ID card is $10.00.
In addition to serving as an identity document, the childs photograph is stored in DMVs database. If the child becomes missing, DMV can retrieve the image from the database and transmit it to law enforcement anywhere in the U. S.
Child ID cards expire at the end of the month in which the child was born when the child reaches an age divisible by five (e.g. 5, 10, 15)
Obtaining a Child ID Card
Child ID cards:
- Require one identity document for the child, such as a birth certificate or passport.
Use the interactive Document Guide to determine
which documents you will need to bring to DMV, or refer to "Acceptable Documents for Obtaining a Driver's License or Photo ID Card"
- The parent must certify the child's identity and residency using the Identification Card Application for Minors (DL5).
- If the child's name appears on the parent's legal presence document, that document governs the expiration date of the child's legal presence.
To find out more about the requirements and the application process for an ID card, refer to Obtaining an Identification Card.
What Is Displayed On a Child ID Card
The child ID card contains the following:
- Customer number
- Date of birth, height and gender
- Expiration date and issue date
- Full legal name and address
- Full-face photograph
- Statement "Not a license to operate a motor vehicle"
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By COREY BLUEMELStaff Writer
Ferron City Recorder Brenda Bingham administered the oath of office to the newly elected councilmen and mayor of Ferron City at the years first meeting on Jan. 8. Re-elected Mayor Kent Larsen and Councilmen Gordon Bennett, Joe Trenery, Randy Fox and Melinda MECCAriello each promised to uphold the laws and ordinances of the United States, the State of Utah and the City of Ferron.
Mayor Larsen told the new council, "You are now the policy makers for the city of Ferron and you will be called on to make tough decisions. You are to be commended for doing this job."
The new fire station for Ferron City is in the planning stages and at this meeting the bids were opened for the construction phase of the project. Sixteen bids were received and the process of the bid opening began with Lloyd Knowles, the architect from Archos Design, opening the envelopes. The bids ranged from $700,000 to $1.18 million. For the alternate portions of the bids, they ranged from $9,612 to $39,545, for alternate #1; and from $1,500 to $14,400 for alternate #2.
At the conclusion of the bid opening, Mayor Larsen and Knowles both expressed their concern over the amounts of the bids. To this point a little more than $500,000 in grant money had been acquired. An emergency meeting for the council was scheduled for 10 a.m. on the following morning to discuss options and decide about the redesign of the plans for the fire station.
Mayor Larsen made the council assignments. Councilman Bennett will responsible for the fire department, board of adjustments, beautification and watershed development. Watershed development is a new task force being formed in Emery County to address the concerns over the water situations. Each town will have a member on that task force.
Councilman Bryan Erickson's assignments will be: cemeteries, OHVs, trails and jamboree, economic development and Mayor's Park. Councilman Fox will be responsible for water, sewer, garbage, utility billing, animal control, business licenses and county fair board. Councilman MECCAriello will be over the road department, the city's emergency preparation plan, youth city council and media development. Councilman Trenery will be responsible for planning and zoning, Peach Days, fairgrounds, asset management and maintenance of the city's property. Mayor Larsen will be responsible for the golf course and the special service district.
Mayor Larsen asked the council for permission to assign Steve Burke to be the representative on the county recreation board.
Mayor Larsen then expressed his plans for the coming year. "There are many projects going on in Ferron, our goal is to keep them going," said Larsen. 'I would like to see some kind of program for the youth of the city this year. Also, the council and I need to be more active and present in the schools in Ferron.
"We all know the situation with the water and how critical our storage problems are here. We need a task force now to review our options. There are several options on the table and decisions need to be made.
"Discussion on the special events center is underway and the city needs to keep investigating that situation. Also the new fire station is moving along and some decisions will need to be made concerning the revisions. Some time in the next two weeks, we will be looking at appointing a new councilman.
"Mayor's Park needs some work and there are also a lot of Eagle projects at the cemeteries. We also need to upgrade the city's equipment. We also need to meet with UDOT concerning some highway problems in town. Also, some improvements need to be made to the main corridors through the city, as far as beautification and clean up.
"Contact needs to be made with PacifiCorp concerning some of the utility poles, repair work needs to be done. Ferron City's website is also in need of updating. Our sidewalk projects are moving along and we need to continue this effort, and progress on the sewer lagoon project is also moving along," said Larsen.
Councilman Trenery expressed his concerns over portions of the events center planning and projections. He also expressed his wish to see the old barn at the fairgrounds renovated soon. He added that the city should become more involved in the stock show and the need for the Molen Ditch to be piped.
Councilman Erickson informed the council that he has accepted employment elsewhere and will be submitting his formal resignation in the next few days. Before he leaves, he will inform his replacement of the duties of the position on the council and bring that person up to date concerning the projects that he has begun, including landscaping and fencing work at the fairgrounds.
Councilman Bennett expressed his desire to see the priority list for the council reviewed and reevaluated. He also stated that the lower park needs some improvements. "I also want to commend Lou Sansevero for all his hard work in helping the city write the grants and obtain the money for the new fire station. He has done a great job," said Bennett.
Councilman MECCAriello expressed her eagerness to begin her duties. She has several ideas for beautification and feels the necessity to cultivate more community pride and awareness in Ferron.
Councilman Fox inquired why the dumpsters where removed from the fairgrounds. Mayor Larsen explained that it was because of the content of the trash that city residents were dumping in those dumpsters. The county landfill could not accept the hazardous materials that were being placed in the dumpsters.
The next Ferron City Council meeting will be held on Jan. 22 at 7 p.m.


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Both Drover basketball teams were defeated by John Brown University on Saturday night at the USAO Fieldhouse in USAO conference opener.
The Lady Drovers tipped of at 6 p.m. but quickly fell behind the Golden Eagles. Brooke Smith was the team's high scorer, earning the team almost a third of its points. USAO lost that game 61-36. The Lady Drovers fall to 2-7 overall and 0-1 in the conference.
Following that game, the men's basketball team took the court but also could not stop the Golden Eagles, despite efforts by Thomas Peters and Mike Randle, who scored 18 and 20 points respectively. USAO lost that game 85-65 and falls to 2-4 overall and 0-1 in the conference.
The Drovers will take on Southern Nazarene University on Tuesday in Bethany.


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Written by Phil Hall & David Hague
24/09/2013 | 16:09 |
Category name i.e.ACCESSORIES
Mention the term 'dSLR' to anyone, and most will
immediately think of Canon or Nikon. They should also think of Pentax,
especially now the K-500 has been released at a price point sure to make a few
heads swivel if people are looking for an entry level camera.
The rear of the K-500 has a 3" LCD, with a
resolution of 921,000 dots, but in this day and age we would like to have seen
an LCD that can be angled as against one that stays flush with the body.
A definite party trick though is the viewfinder; it
offers a field of view so close to 100% that it doesn't matter while the
competition only gives 95% at best.
Although 5% doesn't sound like a big difference,
when you're out shooting in the field and come to consider your images back on
the computer you'll be surprised what can sneak in to the sides of the shots.
The viewfinder also features a 0.92x magnification,
which is preferable to the 0.85x and 0.8x found on the 600D and D3200 respectively.
The solid level of features includes a fairly
comprehensive AF system. The K-500 features Pentax's SAFOX IXi AF sensor
module; in real terms, this unit features 11 AF points of which 9 are the more
sensitive cross-type variety.
This number is far more comprehensive than those
found on the 600D or the D3200 and as such should offer a better level of
performance across the frame.
The K-500's sensor is the same unit as seen in
numerous previous Pentax DSLRs. The sensor itself is the 16.28MP APS-C module,
which offers an impressively wide ISO range of 100 - 51,200.
The sensor offers the welcome capability to shoot
both the Pentax .PEF format Raw files alongside the Adobe DNG format, meaning
there's direct support for Raw files in the Adobe Camera Raw software.
The sensor also features sensor-shift stabilisation
that, Pentax claims, allows for up to three stops of image stabilisation and
thus will aid sharp images in difficult conditions.
Continuous JPEG capture is another impressive area
of the K-500's specification. It shoots at up to 6fps, which is faster than
both the Nikon D3200 (4fps) and the Canon EOS 600D (3.7fps), thus making the
K-500 a good option for those wanting to try sports photography.
One final interesting area of the specs is the
battery chamber. The K-500 is bundled with a D-LI109 Li-ion chargeable battery,
but the chamber supports also 4 AA batteries through an optional D-BH109
battery holder. This is a welcome feature as it allows you to readily replace a
dispensed rechargeable battery with affordable off-the-shelf units on the go.
Pentax K-500 - Design
Where previous recent Pentax DSLRs have opted for a
somewhat unconventional angular design, Pentax has chosen a more traditional
body with the K-500.
The body is a lot smoother and as such is much more
in keeping with other entry-level DSLRs. The body of the camera itself doesn't
have that many controls, with a 4-way control pad offering access to common
shooting settings, though there are dual command dials - a feature normally
reserved for more advanced DSLRs.
The body also benefits from a large, chunky and
rubberised hang grip. It allows for a comfortable and solid feel to the camera,
but it's a shame there's no corresponding rubber thumb grip at the rear.
The camera's chassis itself is comprised of
stainless steel with a reinforced polycarbonate finish. The K-500 is lacks the
weatherproof sealing found in the Pentax K-30, although those who require such
durability will no doubt be appeased by the Pentax K-50; a camera launched at
the same time as the K-500 and featuring a virtually identical specification
with the addition of weatherproofing.
Pentax K-500 - Performance
The K-500 offers somewhat of a mixed bag when it
comes to its performance. There are certain areas where the camera impresses,
including the Raw and JPEG capture, but it's let down by a so-so interface.
If you're shooting JPEG files and haven't set the
camera to record Raw files as well, there's the option to record a Raw file
after the shot. Simply select the option and the K-500 retrieves the Raw file
from the camera's buffer system. There's also the option to keep either
the Raw or JPEG file - if you've recorded both - when deleting any selected
Then there's the luxury of having dual command
dials on an entry-level DSLR. Depending on which shooting mode you're using,
there's the option to program the secondary dial to a host of settings to aid
the use of the camera.
One area of performance that is slightly
disappointing is the general interface. The menu system itself feels dated and
a little tired, with a plain black on white theme, while the colourful shooting
information display is also rather garish.
The dated interface isn't the most disappointing
area of performance however: that ignominy befalls the K-500's AF system. The
performance of the system is reasonable enough on the whole, acquiring prompt
enough focus and only really struggling in low contrast situations.
However, the noise of the AF in operation,
particularly when using the bundled kit lens, is overly loud. Where both the
D3200 and 600D feature near-silent operation, the AF on the K-500 whirrs and
buzzes throughout the various focus settings. Pentax's SDM (Supersonic
Direct-drive Motor) is missing and is sorely missed.
The second major irritant with the AF system is the
absence of the display of the active AF point in the camera's viewfinder. While
this won't be an issue of you're using the broad 11-point AF system, if you
want to select a single point its absence is hard felt.
The viewfinder itself, however, is bright and
clear, benefiting from pentaprism technology as opposed to the lesser
pentamirror technology.
The K-500's image stabilisation system is also
worthy of note, and it generally offers a good level of performance with very
little to doubt the quoted three-stop benefit.
Pentax K-500 - Image Quality
The general level of image quality with the K-500
is of a decent level and certainly in keeping with other entry-level DSLRs.
Where previous Pentax DSLRs had a strong tendency
to underexpose, the K-500 generally copes well. The 77-zone metering system
copes well on the whole, and although it still doesn't get every single
exposure correct there is a pleasing level of consistency.
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21 January 2011
Article 138 Complaint
29 comments:
Thank you for the update.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Yes, thank you for the update.ReplyDelete
I read that article 10 of the UCMJ has a more exacting speedy trial requirement than the Sixth Amendment. Why is Manning still held without charge or trial?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:25 PM
Thank you for this update but why did it take so long to file an Article 138 after the forensic psychiatrist's recommendation that he be moved into MDI?ReplyDelete
Dear David Coombs,ReplyDelete
Thanks for the update.
On Martin Luther King Day, antiwar activists staged a demonstration outside the Quantico Base, likely at the Route 1 entrance. The demonstration included civil disobedience! :)
And how did Bradley's confinement conditions change?
"On January 18, 2011, over the recommendation of two forensic psychiatrists, the commander of the Quantico Brig, CWO4 Averhart, placed PFC Manning under suicide risk. The suicide risk assignment meant that PFC Manning was required to remain in his cell for 24 hours a day. He was stripped of all clothing with the exception of his underwear. His prescription eyeglasses were taken away from him. He was forced to sit in essential blindness with the exception of the times that he was reading or given limited television privileges. During those times, his glasses were returned to him. Additionally, there was always a guard sitting outside of his cell watching him."
This lasted until yesterday afternoon, as you reported, thanks to the good auspices of the Army Staff Judge Advocate's Office. :)
BTW, I saw the WUSA Channel 9 video of the demonstration at their website. At the very end, the reporter stated that the Brig officials told him thay "They were treating Bradley Manning no different than any other National Security detainee." In other words, like a so-called "illegal enemy combatant!"
Now we know the government intends to make Bradley pay for anything we on the outside do for him. It is obvious to me that they intend to break, destroy or kill him before his trial. Where is the evidence? Do they have to make it up? Because as far as I'm concerned, they don't have any!
We expected better from Obama. Should have voted for McCain. X(
Thank you for your work.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:57 PM
Has the ACLU offered you or your client any support, financial or as a legal resource ?ReplyDelete
His pretrial detention conditions are better than many in Jails in Arizona, Florida and Texas on minor charges.ReplyDelete
Make an administrative complaint in those jails and:
24 hour confinement stripped to underwear, no bedding, no books, papers or other personal items, only out every 3 days for 15 mins to shower, shave or brush teeth, meals provided without utensils, no medical care, gross indifference.
Thank you Mr. Coombs, for defending Bradley Manning. The state of our military is horrifying -- the injustice of keeping Mr. Manning at all is wrong; and to keep him under these conditions is something that no American should condone. I hope that Bradley Manning knows of the support that so many people are feeling for him in his agony.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:14 AM
How do we have the gaul to say anything to China about their civil liberties abuses when we treat Manning and countless others in this appauling way. America had better look to cleaning up her own act first before pointing fingers at others.ReplyDelete
It just gets worse and worse. My heart breaks for Bradley, and I am outraged beyond words. Please sign this petition to let Barack Obama and his administration know that we are not tolerating this: http://act.ly/2w7 Please sign! I know it will make a difference.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:46 AM
Thank you for working to defend this almost certainly innocent man from treatment unsuitable even for the most hardened war criminal. I only wonder why it is the case that things seem to be moving so slowly. He has been in this confinement for approaching six months. Why hasn't Obama intervened? Why hasn't an emergency injunction been filed?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:53 AM
This is really stupid. If he is a bad guy, they're making him into a martyr. Further, these type of confinements could make a sane guy crazy.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:01 AM
hey you do the crime you gotta do the timeReplyDelete
What does out government hope to get out of treating anyone this way? I believe right will ALWAYS find a way no matter how hard they try to supress the truth it WILL become known. Instead they're trying to coerce some false espionage confession from someone who acted out of conscious if only more of us had Manning's courage this world of ours wouldn't be so fucked up.ReplyDelete
David, in your opinion what can the rest of us do to be helping end Manning's unecessary and cruel confinement? I don't have any money to give to the defense fund or I would but I'd walk across burning coals to help this brave kid be treated with at least some dignity and respect.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:09 PM
DavidmHouse just refused entry to QuanticoReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:32 PM
Hope u got the message re davidmhouse and jane hamsher not being allowed in to see Bradley.. their car is now impounded and they are still not being allowed to go!! please can u check that Bradley is ok thanksReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:22 PM
Thank you for keeping the Manning case in the public eye. When are war crimes charges going to be brought against the USA for their violent, incompetent, invasion of Iraq?ReplyDelete
Has Manning agreed to give up his right to a speedy trial or not? If he hasn't this is outrageous. I cannot imagine why he would.ReplyDelete
How can a government get a delay in the speedy trial rule when they have the defendant locked up in solitary? What is the reasoning behind it. Why haven't they even had an article 15?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 5:22 PM
"What does out government hope to get out of treating anyone this way?"ReplyDelete
Why, I would have thought that the answer is clear. Under current US law, it is not illegal for a civilian to be in possession of, or publish secret documents -- comments of the chattering classes to the contrary. If it WERE illegal, then every news source would be out of business, and every journalist behind bars -- because this is *a large portion of what they do*: they publish "secret" information.
So, what does this have to do with Manning? Well for him to leak classified information -- if he did do so, remember that he has the right to a fair trial -- is, sadly, a serious offense. But Manning is NOT the fish that the DOJ/DOD want to fry here; they want WikiLeaks. And WikiLeaks, as civilians, are under no obligation to not publish classified information (just think: Pentagon Papers). The only possible way they could legally prosecute WikiLeaks is if they -- Assange specifically, in this case -- had *induced* Manning to leak the classified material. It IS illegal to incite a crime like this. However, the DOJ has admitted that it simply can't find any information that would implicate WikiLeaks as inciting this leak, as opposed to simply publishing the docs. If they can't get the evidence, they can't go after WikiLeaks (legally, anyway).
So when you look at it in this light; when you realize that Manning is, sadly, the small fish here, you realize the game that's being played. They're trying to induce Manning to "confess" that Assange induced him to leak the classified material, so they (DOJ/DOD) can go after Assange in a legally-blessed manner. But apparently this didn't happen or Manning won't say that it did, so they're torturing him -- in hopes that he'll "confess" this incitement. Of course such a confession would be inadmissible under the law (cf: 5th amendment), but that's never stopped them.
In short: they are torturing Bradley Manning in hopes of inducing him to confess that Adrian Assange incited him to leak the documents. Assange is the real target, not Manning. Poor PFC Manning is just the little fish here who happened to get caught.
It makes me sick to think about what my country does in my name.
David, David House, the only one who visits regularly these days, has reported on your Article 138 Complaint. The Video is here:ReplyDelete
I can't find the video anyplace else.
Last weekend Quantico Brig officials wouldn't let David House see Bradley Manning yet detained him for TWO HOURS. This is getting to be beyond disgusting. Looks like the UCMJ, like The Constitution, is just worthless paper with ink on it. Both can be violated with impunity by the government nomenklatura when they feel like it. But woe unto any underling or civilian who tries the same!
To Anonymous at January 22, 2011, 3:53 AM: Whatever happened to innocent before guilty? Even under the UCMJ you're not supposed to do the time (at least not beyond 120 days' worth) until after you're convicted and sentenced.ReplyDelete
Innocent or guilty hero, this government is going to make a martyr out of this guy!
As MSNBC explained last night, the suicide watch came because Manning allegedly disobeyed the order of two guards.ReplyDelete
If the allegations are true, it's possible, nay, probable that he couldn't COMPREHEND the orders because his MIND has fallen apart!!!
There really needs to be a serious inquest into all of this and because of the Government's dilly-dallying, shilly-shallying on Manning's case, the charges need to be dismissed WITH PREJUDICE.
- AnonymousJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:41 PM
Uh-huh. Not surprised at all that David House wasn't allowed to see Manning. Thought that this would happen directly after I saw his interview on tv.ReplyDelete
I'm wondering why the media (like NYT) who also posted the leaks don't report anything about B.Manning, though. IF - the important word here - B.Manning actually stole this material (and I hardly doubt this was just done by ONE person), then why do they abandon him. WIthout the person(s) who stole all that material the media couldn't have reported about all that.
Also, hard to understand why NOTHING really happens in Manning's case. DOD doesn't look good here either, once again!
Best wishes to Bradley Manning, even though I think he's toast. Sad but true.
- AnonymousJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:36 AM
Join us in prayer for Bradley Manning:ReplyDelete
Our Father in heaven,
Your name is Holy. God we come to you to search our hearts, to free us of sin and to give us guidance.
We praise you for the enduring truth of your 2000 year old prophesy, warning us that a time will come when all that is concealed will be disclosed and what is secret will be made known. Through your servant, Paul, you did not only tell us to distance ourselves from evil deeds done in secrecy, but also commanded us to expose them. Let thy kingdom come, let thy will be done.
Lord we thank you for what Bradley Manning has done. When Your Spirit touched upon his conscience he exposed many evil deeds done in secrecy. Forgive us our failure to have the courage to do the same. We want to thank you for your mercy by praying for Bradley.
His accusers have drawn a circle to isolate him – let Your Spirit craft a sphere of companionship in which we can join him.
When they embarrass him by taking his clothes, please clothe his soul with the splendour of your angels' wings.
When they stop him from walking or exercising, let him continue to walk in the hearts of his tormentors. Let the echoes of his footsteps continuously amplify the sound of righteousness until it becomes so unbearable that they will long to seek your forgiveness.
When they take his glasses to let him stumble in blindness, let him see the glory of his suffering through your eyes.
When they refuse him a pillow or a blanket, let his head rest in your loving arms. Please comfort and console him.
They have already branded him a traitor, effectively buried him in a cave and threatened to let him rot there for the remainder of his life – to some only death will do. But Lord as you raised Lazarus from the grave through a spoken word; we call on you to roll back the cave door at Quantico and to call Bradley by his name.
We ask you to bless his accusers, custodians and enemies. Don't let us yield to the temptation of condemnation, but rescue us from the evil spirit of darkness.
Bless America, its soldiers and its guardians. Lord, let your light not only shine upon them, but through them.
- AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Bradley Manning is not the person who revealed political secrets. He is not proven guilty.ReplyDelete
Instead of using his name to express a political vision, just say: I sara smith like political secrets being revealed. Use your own name instead of his.
- AnonymousSeptember 30, 2013 at 10:10 AM
Mr. Combs, I plan to advocate for Soldiers upon my release from active duty. I am a mental health worker who faces similar problems on a smaller scale and know many suffer abuse. I hope to someday converse with and/or visit this Soldier.ReplyDelete
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