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06/27/2005 2:00 p.m. ET
BTF awards $150K to Colorado School District
Field dedication ceremony with MLB and Colorado Rockies executives scheduled for June 28
In support of the ongoing commitment from Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association to increase youth participation in baseball throughout the world, the Baseball Tomorrow Fund awarded a grant of $151,540 to School District Twenty Seven J in Brighton, Colorado. The grant will enable School District Twenty Seven J to provide lighting and bleachers for the Duke White Baseball Field at the Central Brighton Baseball Complex, and will benefit approximately 100 area youth ages 13-18.
The installation of lighting and bleachers will be completed in conjunction with School District Twenty Seven J, the City of Brighton and the Colorado Rockies as part of the overall renovation of the Central Brighton Baseball Complex. The Complex, featuring nine fields, will benefit the Brighton Youth Baseball Association, the Brighton Amateur Baseball Association and the Brighton Public Schools baseball and softball teams.
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund will be recognized for its contribution on Tuesday, June 28th during a check presentation at the Rockies Field dedication ceremony. The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. (MDT) at Rockies Field, Central Brighton Baseball Complex. Cathy Bradley, Executive Director, Baseball Tomorrow Fund, will participate in the festivities. Bradley will be joined by a number of Colorado Rockies executives including: Jay Alves, Vice President Community & Public Relations; Jim Kellogg, Senior Director Community & Retail Operations; and Paul Parker, Manager, Community Fields Program and Club Historian.
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund is designed to promote and enhance the growth of baseball throughout the world by funding programs, field improvements and equipment purchases to encourage and maintain youth participation in baseball and softball. Since its inception in 1999, the Baseball Tomorrow Fund has awarded grants totaling more than $8.5 million benefiting 100,000 youth participating in more than 170 youth baseball and softball programs across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, U.S. Virgin Islands and Europe. For more information visit www.baseballtomorrowfund.com.
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These earrings are simple & delicate. These can be made with any combination of beads and chain, but personally I love using more translucent beads.
I laid out my beads.
The length of wire is for the beads. Instead of using eyepins I like making my own from wire so I can control the size of the loop.
I used it to make loops on both sides of the beads. I did not close them. Just thread your beads & snip on either side.
I started from the bottom. I added the charm to a jumpring, then connected it to the chain.
Attach the beads and the chains together.
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UA founder's great-nephew gets longtime wish: Trip to UA07/17/2013
Harley Arvel Buchtel stands with the statue of his great-uncle John Buchtel, who founded Buchtel College, the predecessor of The University of Akron.
Buchtel Hall was the dream destination for a most special visitor this week.
Eighty-five year old Harley Arvel Buchtel arrived on campus to see—for the very first time—the place his great-uncle John built.
Harley Buchtel (right) has lived in Panama for several decades, but told his daughter JoAnn that his dream was to see Buchtel College, a place he had only heard of in family stories.
With her father's eyesight failing, JoAnn arranged for the trip and accompanied her father and his wife. They were provided a tour of the campus, and posed for photographs with Uncle John Buchtel. In return, daughter JoAnn Buchtel sent this poignant note.
"My father, Harley Arvel Buchtel, was born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1928, and grew up in very impoverished conditions. He was only able to complete his education through the sixth grade, and then went to work at a soda fountain. For the next two years he saved every penny he could, $250, to go to a trade school to learn welding. At fifteen years old, he went to work at Curtis Wright Aircraft, and at seventeen, joined the Army-Air Corps., which took him far from Ohio. At nineteen, he married my mother, Elizabeth Morgan Buchtel, and they raised six daughters, and one son. His career led him to Panama, where he retired at the age of seventy-one, and still lives, in a tiny village called Las Iglas.
"Most people dream of traveling to Hawaii, or Europe after retirement, but my father's dream was to visit the University of Akron. He has told me about it for as long as I can remember. I believe that much of the sense of pride he feels, for being the great nephew of John R. Buchtel, comes from knowing that someone, even if it was not himself, was able to contribute to the education of so many. I also know that being at the University for the short time he was, somehow made him feel that he was part of it all. My father has always felt inferior because of his lack of education, and this visit really removed much of that.
"The graciousness, and hospitality that was shown to us will be remembered always (and talked about incessantly). My words will never be able to express the emotion behind them."
According to his tour guide, UA senior and political science major Joe Ryan, Mr. Buchtel was most impressed by the sheer size of the University and the vital role it plays in educating generations. He also said he would encourage his granddaughter to apply to the University.
Harley Arvel Buchtel with his wife, Nora Buchtel (left), and daughter JoAnn.
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Sunday, March 10, 2013
Oh, I love technology, except when I don't...
So... my apologies to anyone who sent a comment or a message and is wondering why I have not replied. Please send it again, if you feel so inclined. Apparently the idiots are now running the asylum, so stay tuned, I have a feeling I may see the words 'inadvertent deletion' show up again.
Also on the technology front, I have closed my Twitter account for now. Once again, for what is the umpteenth time — I love that word 'umpteenth' — my Twitter account was hacked. Twitter sends me those lovely emails telling me I am part of that segment of their population whose accounts "may have been compromised by a website or service not associated with Twitter". Despite the fact that I use very strong passwords, and change them regularly, in January I was hacked twice, and received a lot of email from annoyed Twitter followers telling me I'd been hacked. Again on Friday, the same thing happened, so for now, at least until Twitter solves their security issues, this bird is keeping her beak shut on Twitter.
Image credit: Google images, and also to Carol at Reflections From the Fence, who I know can relate to technology issues.
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Good grief!ReplyDelete
And, I do love that graphic (seems I have used it once or twice myself on my blog in techy rants. SIGH)
Good luck, I find myself asking, and WHY do I love this techy stuff??
OHHH, Have to say, glad I never got the bird byte, err, bite, errr, addiction. At least for me, that is one less thing to fuss with. SIGHHHReplies
Sigh indeed!!! I tried to reply to you on Google Plus, but there was a technical issue. AhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhDelete
As soon as I had these troubles I thought of you and that image. Twitter is good for networking but with all the annoyance it's not worth it. Not missing it so far.
Still love technology though :):) maybe
Which is why I got a message from you on my Twitter account. I can understand closing it for the upteenth time.ReplyDeleteReplies
You and 277 other people. Sorry about that. No more Twitter for now.Delete
Oh, no! And after seeing your swan song on Twitter...so sorry to hear this. You need a technology-free-zone vacation. May I suggest a remote tropical island?ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Jacqi! Definitely not my swan song, just off Twitter, for now. If I gave up technology I'd have to quit work too. A remote tropical island? Definitely not my cup of tea.Delete
Couldn't agree more...great when it works :-)ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Pauleen! To top it all off, in the last week we've had a couple of 'brown-outs' at the university and in our home neighbourhood, so Jacqi's tropical island is looking pretty good right now.Delete
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Ezequielscuevas needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 98 designs submitted by 22 freelance designers.
Our business is a pilates reformer studio. we provide pilates exercises on reformer beds invented by joseph pilates for muscle strengthening and elongation.
The name of the company MAREZE is a combination of the two owners and can be uppercase, lowercase, together or separated, etc.
Mareze is the company name, the studio is the business venture. So, while logos with fitness related graphics are welcomed, they are not necessary. We are looking for a dynamic and professional logo. No 'MS word' like fonts. We would like a designers touch.
Our studio is currently based out of a city where Pilates studios are very common and we would like to stand out.
Target audience is an open range of 18 to 65 years of age. However, average client age range is 25 to 40 years old. The color of the studio is white walls and ceiling, gray floor, and the beds are wood framed (light colored) with black padding.
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How would you remember someone you lost?
Losing a loved one, a friend, a comrade in arms is never easy. And it's particularly hard when that person loses his life protecting others and serving his country. People die every day, and people mourn those deaths everyday. I, myself, lost my Marine father just a couple of months ago at the young age of 62. No one knows why these things happen and I, for one, will never understand why the good guys have to be taken from us.
The good guys I'm talking about are those who sacrifice so much for the sake of their country and their family. They don't hesitate for one second to take a bullet for a comrade. Just like Bruno Mars sings, they would catch a grenade for you, throw their hand on a blade for you, jump in front of a train for you… While Bruno is referring to an ex-girlfriend in the song, this can definitely be understood for the military member out there in Iraq or Afghanistan or anywhere in conflict. No matter what people throughout the world and in our own country think of the U.S. military mission and why we are there, these good guys still take the grenade in defense of freedom, in support of country, in the name of the U.S. military and for the protection of our citizens and their own families. AND in today's fight it's not just for the U.S., it's for freedom of the people in Iraq and Afghanistan as well.
Why do these men and women do this? Why do they put their lives on the line day in and day out?
I spent the last couple of months traveling to memorials and funerals in honor of three of these brave heroes. Tech. Sgt. John Brown, Tech. Sgt. Daniel Zerbe and Staff Sgt. Andy Harvell were taken too soon on August 6 when their helicopter crashed in Afghanistan. They were on a mission, along with 30 other Americans to include 17 Navy Seals, to support another unit under enemy fire. These men who perished all had families back home who loved them dearly. They all had friends who would have given up their own lives to save them. They were part of a tight-nit group of special tactics Airmen whose sole mission was to save lives.
While Air Force Special Operators aren't as well-known as the Navy Seals or the Green Berets because they call themselves the "quiet professionals," they are the ones who are always "first there…that others may live." These men didn't boast about or even talk about their jobs but they lost countless blood, sweat and tears to become a special tactics Airman. While I didn't personally know them, I learned a lot about them during their services and I can tell you these men were exceptional. They were heroes in every sense of the word and they were truly loved.
It wasn't easy to lose these men but we will do our best to remember them.
On October 16, eighteen of these fallen airmen's comrades will set out on an adventure in their name. They will begin a 812-mile ruck march from Texas to Florida relaying through five states. Marching in three-man teams, each team will walk about 144 miles carrying 50-pound ruck sacks and a commemorative baton engraved with a fallen special tactics Airman's name.
I will travel alongside these men and try to capture the story of their adventure while they march in memory of their comrades and friends.
We are working on setting up a guest blogger e-mail so if we come through your town you can blog about your experience meeting the team! Thanks so much for your interest! Stay tuned!


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Toasting Success: Responding to Critical Issues in the Wine Industry
UC Davis Wine Executive Program Celebrates 12th Year
Responding to Industry Challenges
The wine industry is experiencing major change in response to both market conditions and consumer demand. Recently, the industry has become more professional, in the sense that senior managers are better trained–they realize what they don't know. Companies bring in people from other industries to run different parts of the firm. It's a dynamic, booming industry, but it faces specific challenges. We recently had a bad crop year; going forward we'll see shortages of grapes simply because we're not planting as much as we should. We'll go from a surplus situation in the last five years to a shortage situation in the next five years.
The question is: will consumers stay with California wines if they can't find them at a certain price or on discount, or will they turn to European or out of state wines?
I recently attended a meeting of 25 senior leaders in the industry, where each shared what they considered to be the most critical issues. First, of course, is the shortage of crop. The second is trying to understand the consumer and learn new ways to build brand loyalty in an industry that doesn't have any.
Another tricky issue is that there is a rather large glut of grapes in Europe. Italy, France and Spain are big producers, but their consumption has been dropping dramatically. People of drinking age have turned to other beverages, which means there are too many grapes. You can be sure that bulk wine will be coming in from Europe because they have a surplus and we have a shortage. Will the consumer notice or care that the grapes come from Spain or Italy, rather than Central California? We don't know. It's just one of the major questions that we'll be discussing during the program this year.
The Wine Executive Program, Born Out of Demand
I started the Wine Executive Program at UC Davis a dozen years ago, having been in frequent contact with senior executives in the wine industry. They approached me and asked if we could create an educational program that would combine wine making, grape growing and management. They were interested in something on the same level of executive education as they might find at Stanford or Harvard. I met with the head of the Viticulture & Enology Program (V&E) and we designed the program together.
A Unique Program, Tailored to the Wine Industry
The program provides a quick and high-quality way to bring executives up to speed. For example, a few years ago the newly appointed CFO from the world's largest wine company attended. He had moved from the hotel to the wine industry so he knew a lot about finance, but not very much about wine making. He told us he learned an enormous amount at our program in just four days–it was a "crash course" for him. Equally important is that he learned where to look for answers to other questions he might have in the future.
We also educate a wide range of professionals who serve the industry: accountants, bankers, attorneys, cork and glass and other suppliers. Related companies ofter rotate people through their firm, so they may need to train inform someone like a banker how loaning in the wine industry is different from housing or consumer products.
The program draws equally from the expertise of the Graduate School of Management (GSM) and Viticulture & Enology. The GSM teaches business and management topics such as economics, finance, accounting, marketing, organizational behavior and innovation. V&E teaches grape growing and wine making. Within each of those areas we cover various topics: What is current practice and how do you do it (for those people who are just coming into the industry)? What is the most recent research and what are the questions concerning the industry at the moment? Where is the industry is going with regard to grape growing and wine making?
One of the reasons the Wine Executive Program has had long-term success is because we modify the program each year to address industry-specific issues. Our goal is to always give executives actionable information they need, from the most basic topics to a full understanding of the industry landscape, complete with cutting-edge research and analysis of market trends. I invite you to join us at this year's Wine Executive Program, hosted at UC Davis on March 26-29.


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This is my most recent attempt. It's still not perfect but I'm getting better and still learning. I'm sharing the dos and don'ts that I've discovered thus far so you can learn from my mistakes!
- Start with a simple design. Consider coins as your first silhouette - they are heavy and flat so they won't curl or cast shadows.
- Mix in a little bit of water with the dye to make it easier to spread.
- Use a sponge brush for application.
- Paint your fabric in a room without direct sunlight to avoid prematurely exposing the color.
- When exposing the dye, try placing the piece in indirect or filtered sunlight (cloudy days work well). I found that direct sunlight cast shadows and left blurry edges.
- When the exposure is complete, wash the fabric like crazy in a room without direct sunlight. If you have any dye left over on the fabric, it will continue to color when exposed to sunlight again.
- Don't use items with dimensionality for your silhouette. I tried scissors but since they aren't flat, they cast shadows where I didn't want them and let sunlight in to areas I didn't want exposed.
- Don't use colored paper for your silhouette - the dye from the paper will transfer to your fabric. Use white card stock instead.
- Don't get impatient and sneak a peek while you're still exposing! If light hits the fabric for just a second it will color.
- Don't hang your piece in a sunny place to dry. You'll risk further exposure.
- Don't give up! I've probably tried 20 different projects and have only been reasonably happy with the result of 2 of them :).


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Confusion reigns over N.J. balloting
New Jersey's top elections official told POLITICO late Monday that voters who submit ballots via email or fax must also mail in those ballots for their votes to count — capping a day of conflicting information and threatened litigation.
The late clarification both pleased and alarmed voting rights advocates, who said it's the right decision but that many voters affected by Sandy may have emailed in their ballots Monday, not knowing they need to take the extra step.
Rep. Rush Holt (D-N.J.) said he was left with the understanding, after a Monday morning conference call with Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, that the state would waive the paper requirement. Holt said county elections officials had told members of his staff they informed some voters not to worry about mailing in their ballots.
( PHOTOS: Election Day 2012)
Yet Guadagno spokesman Ernie Landante sent an email to POLITICO saying the paper ballots will be necessary for emailed or faxed votes to be counted.
"The instructions that every voter — including military and overseas voters — casting an electronic ballot receives state that the voter must immediately mail all ballot materials received (ballot, coversheet with waiver) to the Board of Election," Landante said. "Requiring the return of the physical and original version of an electronically cast ballot is an extra level of security that has been, and continues to be, part of the electronic ballot instructions."
That announcement stunned Rutgers elections law expert Penny Venetis, who said Monday night she had, only an hour earlier, heard from an Associated Press reporter who told her Guadagno's office said there would be no paper requirement for displaced voters.
"If this is the case, then yes, we're satisfied," said Venetis, an attorney for the nonprofit, non-partisan group Verified Voting, which often litigates to address voting process problems. "But if it is the position, they need to put out a massive press release immediately because until now the message has been that no paper would be required. We are concerned that voters have been disenfranchised by the lieutenant governor's office's conflicting information."


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Hi guys,
I need to save data from my program at certain intervals (in case my program gets terminated/evicted).
In order for the data to be saved... must the file be closed?
Is there an efficient way to do this or just what I am thinking:
At given intervals:
-Check if temp file is open... open the file
-write data to file
-close the file
- ... wait for next interval
Any ideas/helps?
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SQBubble wrote:I have been told that sometime some compagnies put on some fake fuse to make it look like it has alot and make alot of power... how can you know if an amplifier has fake fuses?
anyone can explain/clarify this?
eezip wrote:SQBubble, first of all, 3 fuses at 40A each and a generous 14.4V isn't even 1800W so it can't do 2400W. It might put out 2400W dynamic [peak].
BTW, the measurement for Watts in intrinsically RMS. If Watts is to be expressed in any other form than RMS, like dynamic [peak], it should be specified but the unit WRMS is redundant. Anyway...
There are some things that look good about the amp - the general power flow looks fine. I can't figure out why there are 4 big toroids around the output stage. I assume this is a class D amp, but even if it's a full bridge there should only be 2 inductors or 2 if the inductors are wound on a common core in a 2nd stage filter. They could be using some topology I'm not familiar with. Or the output filter could be more than 2nd stage. In this day and age, I find absolutely no reason to use more than 2nd order output filters and that's in agreement with some well respected engineers. Class D amps with second order filters can perform amazingly well [see Hypex/UcD, IR's demo amps, and many others out there] and it's much easier to close a loop around a 2nd order filter. Then you have the parts savings, board space savings, and less tolerance stack up in 2nd order filter's favor as well. But back to the subject; I don't really know what I'm looking at. The pictures aren't detailed enough to make a very good judgment so take everything I've said with a grain of salt. Sorry, but it's not easy to render a verdict with very little information.
jrlutor wrote:And yes, we call our open ended D- topology class DE. [No 4080 chips used.]
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Rockford Fosgate has been a leader in car audio since its original amplifier was produced in 1973. For the last four decades the company has continued to refine and develop better technologies to keep them at the top of the car audio industry. This year at the 2013 WCES show in Las Vegas, Rockford demonstrated once again that they are not satisfied with sitting on their laurels. The top selling Punch lineup of amplifiers were introduced with some innovative and very useful features. To explain what they've done and how these features can benefit you, we are taking a close look at the new four-channel Punch P600X4, which sells for $449.49 in the U.S.
Fundamentally, the P600X4 isn't much different from the Punch amplifiers from years past. The amp is a traditional Class-AB design, rated at 72 watts per channel at four ohms, and 150 watts per channel at two ohms. The amp can also be bridged to two channels, where the power is rated at 300 watts by two channels.
The amplifier is very thoughtfully designed and engineered in Tempe, Arizona. Manufacturing occurs in Thailand in a plant that builds nothing but Rockford amplifiers all day.
As they have for the better part of twenty years, the Punch amp utilizes a custom-tooled cast aluminum heat sink and smooth, black-anodized brushed aluminum top cover – the front part of which is removable to access the amps top mounted controls. The result is a look that is reminiscent of a home audio product.
The P600X4's heat sink is designed to allow the heat generating transistors to be mounted on three sides instead of the conventional two. This provides a couple of distinct advantages: first, because the transistors are on three sides, heat is dissipated more evenly over the surface of the heat sink. This provides better heat transfer and the amp stays cooler longer, which is important when enjoying the sonics of a good Class AB amp. The second benefit is a reduction of the overall footprint, allowing the amp to fit in smaller spaces.
With heat sinks on three sides, the amp connections sit on the remaining edge and the top-mounted controls (gain, crossover settings and Punch EQ, available for both front and rear channels).
But here's where the new Punch amps separate themselves from the rest of the pack.
One of the most important and misunderstood aspects of installing an amplifier is gain setting. Some companies advocate simple but very general settings, while others insist you need sophisticated equipment like signal generators and oscilloscopes to do it correctly. Rockford has developed a simple and very accurate way of accomplishing the optimum gain setting for your specific source unit and amp. Each Punch amplifier is now equipped with input and output clip indicators, for use in what Rockford calls a "C.L.E.A.N." setup (Calibrated Level Eliminates Audible Noise). Included in the box is a special set-up CD; you simply play the appropriate track in your head unit, and increase the volume setting until the 'Input Clip' lights up on the front of the P600X4 and go down one click. Then you simply adjust the gain controls on the amplifier until the multicolor output clip indicators turn blue. That's it, you're done. If you want to tweak it for some gain overlap and really get it perfect, there are additional tracks on the disc, or you can just adjust it to your favorite music.
Another feature added to the 2013 Punch amps is the ability to accept high-level OEM speaker input signals right on the RCA connections. You can even use the DC signal found on these outputs to turn the amplifier on when no remote-on-wire exists. A special output jack on the amp can be connected to additional Punch amps to turn them all on. This makes the Punch amp a good choice when building a system to integrate with an OEM head unit.
Of course, a wired Punch level control is available (PLC2, sold separately) to provide remote level control and input level clip indication.
I have listened to literally hundreds of Rockford Fosgate amplifiers. The Punch P600X4 is a shining example of why so many audiophiles and critical listeners choose these products. As I usually do, my listening session has the front channels driving a set of high-end bookshelf speakers, with the rear channels crossed over at 80 Hz driving a pair of 10-inch subwoofers. From a sonic perspective, the amp is very musical and virtually transparent. Stereo imaging is excellent; there is no audible noise of any kind. From one end of the spectrum to the other it simply makes things louder, which is exactly what a good amp should do. Of course the crossover and EQ functions work as expected, but for my listening I just set the front channels to a flat response and enjoy the music.
On the Bench
On the test bench, the P600X4 easily outperforms its advertised specifications. Power is abundant and the amp even exceeds its rated power numbers at a battery voltage of 12.6 volts. The frequency response is nice and flat, and remains that way over 100 kHz! When I measure the Punch EQ, I note that the control not only provides the usual bass boost at 45 Hz, but also includes a treble boost at about 14 kHz which is nice when listening at lower levels or overcoming vehicle road noise. Attention to detail is seen in areas like common mode ratio rejection from the balanced front end. Stereo separation is also better than most sources can muster, making the amplifier a treat to listen to.
As the years go by, Rockford Fosgate continues to show that they are real enthusiasts, developing products to meet their customer's needs and exceed their expectations. The new level setting process is one example of this innovation.
If you're looking for old school performance combined with a healthy dose of 2013 technology, the $449 Punch P600X4 should definitely be on your audition list.
Technical Data
The following power measurements were obtained using industry standard methods. (1 kHZ @ 1.0% THD+N - Battery voltages shown +/- 0.2 V)
Measured Performance Specifications
Manufacturers Rated Power Actual Measured Power
@ 1.0% THD+N @ 12.6 V Battery Actual Measured Power
@ 1.0% THD+N @ 14.4 V Battery
75 x 4 @ 4 Ohms 97 x 4 @ 4 Ohms 127 x 4 @ 4 Ohms
150 x 4 @ 2 Ohms 156 x 4 @ 2 Ohms 206 x 4 @ 2 Ohms
300 x 2 @ 4 Ohms 318 x 2 @ 4 Ohms 420 x 2 @ 4 Ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio referenced to 2 V output.
(CEA-2006A) (1 watt @ 4 ohms) -86.3 dBA
Signal to Noise Ratio referenced to full output. -107.3 dBA
THD+N at rated 4 ohms power 0.048 %
CEA-2006A rated 4 ohms Power (minimum power per channel developed over the entire intended audio bandwidth) 123 W
Maximum Efficiency at full 4 ohms power per ch. 70.0 %
Maximum Efficiency at full 2 ohms power per ch. 64.2 %
Efficiency at 10 watts per channel, 4 ohms 18.4 %
Idle Current 2.3 A
Input Sensitivity 180 mV- 13.9 V
Maximum Current @ full power, lowest rated impedance 89.1 A
Frequency Response (-3 dB) <10 Hz – 105 kHz
High Pass Crossover 55 Hz – 250 Hz
-12 dB/Oct
Low Pass Crossover 55 Hz – 250 Hz
-12 dB/Oct


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Code of Conduct. 1999 was a year of big changes for Fernandes USA and the Vertigo, setting new rules for the way the guitar and bass product lines were designed and marketed, with clear disctinctions between the different series, as it is to this day. The Elite featured top construction and parts along with the Fernandes Sustainer. The Deluxe had the same construction standards as the Elite but didn't have the Sustainer system or certain parts and was available in different finishes. The Standard was a mid-level version, stripped down but with great craftsmanship and affordable price. And Finally the X series was the entry-level model, featuring bolt-on neck and basic features.
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Neither mud nor cool weather could keep multitudes of farmers away from the 1999 Farm Progress Show located in the heart of Iowa's Amana Colonies.
Small rotary unveiled
Farmers now have a third model of Caterpillar rotary combines to purchase. At the show, the Omaha, NE, manufacturer unveiled its smallest rotary combine, the Lexion 470. The new model, a smaller and less expensive version of the Lexion 480 combine, features Caterpillar's dual-rotary harvesting separation system found on the Lexion 480 and 485. The 470 model also has the automated and "in-the-cab" adjustments. It uses a 290-hp, turbocharged, air-to-air, after-cooled Cat 3126 diesel engine. Contact Caterpillar at 800/882-4228.
Comfy calves
A new self-contained calf nursery drew crowds of interested dairy farmers at the show. Designed to keeps calves comfortable and healthy, the nursery is a Double L Group building equipped with Vittetoe stalls. The 16 x 66-ft. nursery holds 52 calves from birth to weaning, about 8 to 10 weeks of age. The building features new turnaround calf stalls, which give each calf 15 sq. ft. of space. Drafts from manure pits are eliminated in this building with self-contained, insulated pits and a scraper system. The building also is equipped with a complete ventilation system. Cost is estimated at $23 to $24/calf based on 6 groups of calves/yr. and a 7-yr. payoff plan. Contact Vittetoe Inc., Dept. FIN, Keota, IA 52248, 800/848-8386.
Square folding
Hiniker released a prototype of a new sprayer for its Century line. The company designed the prototype with an unusual square fold on the 90-ft. boom that allows the use of a three-point mounting. When folded, the self-leveling boom extends 13 ft. high and 16 ft. wide. It is installed on a 1,000-gal. Century HD series sprayer. Estimated boom price: $8,500. Contact Hiniker Co., Dept. FIN, Box 3407, Mankato, MN 56002-3407, 507/625-6621.
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Producers won't need to worry about using N-serve in ammonia tanks with the new N-serve ground drive injection system. Blue-Jet, a division of Thurston Manufacturing, introduced its new N-serve system with a 55-gal. tank that mounts on the toolbar. This keeps N-serve application separate from the ammonia application and eliminates the risk of corrosion in ammonia tanks. Cost of the system for mounting on a Blue-Jet GDI 200 system is $2,500. Contact Thurston Mfg. Co., Dept. FIN, Hwy. 87A, Thurston, NE 68062-0218, 800/658-3127.
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Tire maker Firestone continues its tradition of developing tires for specialized applications with the introduction of three new farm tires, its first line of ATV tires and a big single flotation tire.
The Des Moines, IA, company was asked to develop a premium tractor tire for better wear and work in wet applications. The result is the new radial, deep-tread, 23 degree tire (shown). It boasts 25% deeper tread for more wear and the characteristic 23 degree tread pattern for optimum tractor efficiency.
Another new tire, the radial 9000, is a premium tire available for tractors and high-clearance sprayers. The tire has a special tread compound that is cool-running and long-wearing, making it ideal for road use. An economy version, called the radial 23 degree tire, has the 23 degree angle but not the deeper tread.
At the request of ATV maker Bridgestone Japan, Firestone developed a line of new ATV tires. The Dirt Hook tire (shown) works for general use and dry conditions, and the Mud Hook is ideal for wet conditions. The ATV line works on all makes of ATVs. Suggested retail prices range from $30 to $65.
Firestone also introduces a big single flotation tire for heavy-duty applications. The tire has a 78-in. diameter, 45-in. width and 32-in. rim. Contact Firestone Agricultural Tire Co., Dept. FIN, 730 E. 2nd St., Des Moines, IA 50309, 800/350-3276.
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A new 7200 series anhydrous ammonia applicator is available from Progressive Farm Products. The applicator features a 60-ft., pull-type toolbar that front folds for a narrow transport width of 161/2 ft. Fully equipped, it retails for $45,676. Contact Progressive Farm Products, Dept. FIN, Box 17, Hudson, IL 61748-9704, 309/454-1564.
Steerable grain cart
Balzer introduces a grain cart designed for easy steering and low compaction. The new cart features steerable axles, two on tandem models and four on tridem models, and hydraulically activated brakes. Large flotation tires reduce field compaction.
The cart is available in 600- and 950-bu. capacities. Optional extensions will increase capacity to 700 bu. and 1,050 bu. The cart comes equipped with a 16-ft. unload auger that folds across the front. The 950-bu. cart sells for $28,000. Contact Balzer Inc., Dept. FIN, Box 458, Mountain Lake, MN 56159, 800/795-8551.


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Anyone who may have believed that Toronto FC's route to the first ever CONCACAF Champions League would be a cakewalk may want to think again.
Anyone who may have believed that Toronto FC's route to the first ever CONCACAF Champions League would be a cakewalk may want to think again.
Marco Velez scored on a header in the 72nd minute off a beautiful free kick by Laurent Robert as Toronto FC survived a furious first half Montreal Impact attack to finally win the first game of the Nutrilite Canadian Championship 1-0 Tuesday night.
Major League Soccer's Toronto FC grabbed an early lead over the Impact and the Vancouver Whitecaps - both of the United Soccer Leagues First Division - in the Canadian qualifying tournament for the inaugural edition of the 24-team CONCACAF Champions League.
Toronto FC coach John Carver admitted he was a little surprised by the quality of the Impact's players, and he would love to see more Canadian rivals join his club in North America's top soccer league.
"Some of the opposition performed and opened up my eyes, there's not that much difference between the two leagues," Carver said. "I would love to see Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto in the MLS. I think it would be fantastic."
Impact coach Nick DeSantis saw his team control the early parts of the game, generating several scoring chances and pinning Toronto FC in its own end through the early going. But a team that has been plagued with a lack of finish recently was once again left to wonder what could have happened if it was a bit more opportunistic.
"If you create those three or four chances and you put one away, the game changes because they have to open up the game, so it's frustrating that we didn't score in the first half," De Santis said. "But I think we can say we can compete with an MLS team."
Toronto's victory was not without a cost, as leading scorer Danny Dichio left the game with an injury.
Carver said Dichio aggravated a groin injury on a scoring chance late in the first half, and that it was ironic because he was about to remove Dichio from the game for tactical purposes just as he got injured.
Toronto FC took control of the match after Impact defender Stefano Pesoli was given his second yellow card and ejected in the 52nd minute following contact on Toronto forward Jeff Cunningham.
"He was faster than me and I had to try and slow him down," Pesoli said through a translator. "If I had left him alone, he was going straight in on goal."
De Santis removed Rocco Placentino, his most dangerous player on the night, in favour of defender Alex Surprenant in the 58th minute in an effort to bottle up the field and play for the draw, but the disadvantage of playing a man short was too much for Montreal to overcome.
Impact goalkeeper Matt Jordan came up with a big stop in the 69th minute, intercepting a nice ball from Toronto's Rohan Ricketts as Cunningham was charging in on goal.
But Jordan had little chance on Toronto's goal a few minutes later. Robert's left-footed free kick from just outside the top left corner of the penalty area drifted beautifully to the front of the net, where Velez had little trouble angling in his header to give Toronto a 1-0 lead.
Despite the victory, Robert was not very impressed with his side's showing.
"That was not the real Toronto FC," Robert said. "I've been here two months and I haven't seen us play that badly."
The Toronto goal cast a deathly silence over the near capacity crowd of 12,083 at Saputo Stadium, save for a small corner of the crowd made up of a travelling contingent of Toronto fans, wearing their red jerseys, waving flags and making their presence felt with loud chants throughout the match.
Those fans went delirious as the Toronto players saluted them following the goal, and they were just about the only source of noise the rest of the match.
The Impact, Toronto FC and the Whitecaps will play a series of round-robin games to determine the Canadian representative in the CONCACAF Champions League.
The Canadian winner will enter a preliminary tournament at the end of August made up of the bottom 16 teams in the 24-team Champions League. There will be eight home-and-away series between those 16 clubs, with the eight winners advancing to the final group stage with the eight clubs who received a bye.
The group stage will be held from Sept. 16 to Oct. 30, the quarter-finals will be in February of 2009, the semi-finals a month later and the final will be in April of 2009.
The Impact came out as the aggressors early in the first half, but Toronto began to control more of the play as the opening half advanced, finally winding up with more quality chances but still entering halftime in a 0-0 draw.
The Impact had opportunities to open the scoring in each of the eighth, ninth and 10th minutes of play, but Impact midfielder David Testo shot well wide off a corner kick, and Placentino - playing his first game of the season - was shoved to the ground when he had a clear path to the Toronto net and he shot just wide moments later on a shot from just outside the box.
"I felt two hands on my back," Placentino said. "I faked my shot, I saw (Toronto goalkeeper Greg) Sutton was going down and I was going to push it in. I was convinced it would be a red card and a penalty shot."
It was exactly the lack of finish the Impact has displayed in being shutout in its last three USL games, with that goal drought now sitting at 367 minutes of play. Though Montreal may have had more chances, the three best ones of the first half were Toronto's. Cunningham streaked down the right side toward the Montreal goal and had Dichio alone in front, but instead elected to shoot and put it wide to the far side in the 17th minute.
Dichio had two more chances in the first half, but he saw his shot in the 28th minute cleared away by Montreal defender Patrick Leduc just before it reached the goal-line, and Jordan smothered a shot from in tight in the 40th minute.
Dichio was injured on that play and had to leave the match. He was replaced by Jarrod Smith.
Toronto was missing midfielders Maurice Edu and Amado Guevara, away playing with the U.S. and Honduras national teams, respectively.
The Impact were without injured defenders Gabriel Gervais (thigh) and Nevio Pizzolito (shoulder).


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Over the years, the Redwood Area Hospital Foundation had donated more than $1 million to the hospital to buy equipment such as fetal heart monitors, sleeper chairs in the cancer center and lift systems — and the donating continues....
Several years ago a new organization was formed at the Redwood Area Hospital. Through that new entity, known as the Redwood Area Hospital Foundation, donors from the public could provide funds for special projects that would enhance what the hospital could offer for those who receive its care.
The mission of the foundation is to "help the hospital achieve its mission of providing exceptional healthcare" for the area.
Those who make donations can do so to help provide expanded services, upgrade equipment, offer professional healthcare education and/or enhance community health.
That community, said Karen Melges, who serves as director of the hospital foundation, goes well beyond the boundaries of one city, as is reflected in the fact that many of the donations which come in from individuals, organizations and businesses are from a wide variety of area communities.
The 15-member board, added Melges, also reflects community diversity, as members are from places such as Walnut Grove, Luc-an, Wabasso Fairfax and Clements.
The foundation was established to help people who wanted to give to the hospital in honor or in memory of someone, and Melges said those donations made through the foundation are tax deductible.
Over the years, said Melges, more than $1 million has been donated, and she said many of the amenities, such as fetal heart monitors, sleeper chairs in the cancer center and lift systems would not have been possible without the generous donations from the public to the hospital foundation.
"A lot of the funds we receive are undesignated," Melges, said, "which means we can use them for any project. We also do receive designated funds, which means we can only use those funds for specific projects or in certain departments at the hospital."
Donations do not have to be big.
In fact, added Melges, those little donations can truly make a big difference.
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The foundation board serves to determine which projects of the hospital are supported with its donations, and there are always things waiting in the wings that could be purchased, upgraded or replaced.
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A recent example of a hospital project funded with the help of foundation funding was the purchase of a new van for the hospice program.
The hospital's education room was also upgraded with new communication equipment that allows the staff at the hospital to receive training that can help them better serve patients without ever leaving the hospital.
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Lucille Katherine Heydenberk, age 93, formerly of Kline's Resort in Three Rivers and Pine Lake in Doster, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at Sunrise of Cascade.
Lucille Katherine Heydenberk, age 93, formerly of Kline's Resort in Three Rivers and Pine Lake in Doster, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, at Sunrise of Cascade.
She was born Dec. 18, 1918, at the family farm near Mendon, a daughter of Leon and Gladys (Klein) Happel. Lucille attended Hall Country School and was the last surviving member of the Mendon High School class of 1937. She had worked at the State Hospital and Schular's Cafeteria. It was there that she met Robert Heydenberk, and they were married on Jan. 31, 1941. They made their home on Pine Lake near Doster for many years.
Lucille was a homemaker and was always ready to help when needed. She enjoyed sewing, and most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. Family vacations were spent camping and traveling throughout northern Michigan. After retirement, they moved to Kline's Resort, traveled the United States, and spent Winters in Marco Island, Fla.
Lucille is survived by a daughter, Carol (Robert) Powers of Grand Rapids; a son, Dr. Warren (Roberta) Heydenberk of Pennsylvania; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; a brother, Joe (Glenna) Happel; two sisters, Celeste Happel and Ruth (George) Fry; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Anthony Happel; and her husband, Robert, in 1994.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Eickhoff Funeral Home in Mendon, where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Mendon, with the Rev. Jim Vinh Le officiating. Burial will follow in St. Edward Catholic Cemetery.
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Jamie Lynn Spears Embraces Patterns in 2014 ACM Awards Dress [PHOTOS]
Jamie Lynn Spears chose a sequined patterned shift dress and bright heels to walk down the red carpet at tonight's (April 6) 2014 ACM Awards.
The young country singer and newlywed was designated as the 'Social Media Correspondent' for the ACM Awards, meaning she was tweeting her heart out all weekend, including selfies with other country music celebs and sneak peaks of the show.
Spears' job duties didn't interfere with her styling duties, as she showed off her arms and legs in a fun black, white and orange dress. Spears kept the accessories simple to complement her busy look.
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New Products - What Will They Think Of Next?Posted in How To on December 1, 2009
Every month, we have a short answer to that question with a page or two of New Products. The creative minds in the off-road industry continue to outdo themselves, so this month we've dedicated a bigger chunk of space to showcase what's new.
Stay-Put Header Bolts
Heat and vibration have an uncanny way of backing out header bolts. Once the header bolts have disappeared, leaks are inevitable.
• Percy's High Performance Split-Lock header bolts lock internally, expanding the bolt threads against the thread wall.
• To install, simply tighten the bolt, and then tighten the set-pin.
• Available in black oxide or stainless steel.
• Made and packaged in the USA from premium-quality materials.
• Sizes available for most engine applications.
Percy's High Performance
(573) 346-4409
No-Guess Fiber
In many cases, interior trim panels, dash boards, and other applications can be rendered in fiberglass. One drawback is that fiberglass can be tricky to work with. Mixing resins and catalysts to the proper ratios is required, and then you must work quickly to get your desired shape before the mixtures sets and hardens. Percy's High Performance now has HyperFiber, a composite construction system that's exceptionally user-friendly.
• HyperFiber has the fiber and resin combined in an un-cured state. The resin cures when exposed to UV light.
• Construct and shape your HyperFiber project out of the sun. Unlike conventional fiberglass, your working time with HyperFiber is nearly unlimited.
• When the final shape and configuration are reached, bring your HyperFiber project out into the sunlight to begin the curing and setting process. You can also use a Percy's UV light indoors to set and cure.
• HyperFiber is available with or without memory wires that hold your project in shape during construction.
• HyperFiber is non-flammable and contains no hazardous materials. It cleans up with soap and water; great for use in automotive, marine, car audio, or any other application that requires a composite be used.
Percy's High Performance
(573) 346-4409
Finally a Fold-Down Tailgate
Tailgates are a time-honored trailside cooking location. Jeep YJ, TJ, TJ Unlimited/LJ, and JK Wrangler models have a swing-out tailgate. Swag Off Road has a fold-down conversion kit for these Jeeps.
• Swag's conversion kit comes with everything you need to perform the fold-down tailgate conversion.
• No cutting or welding is required.
Swag Off Road
(541) 915-2775
Rugged Ridge Replacement Soft Tops Now Available
Soft tops don't last forever, so when your factory original has outlived its usefulness, a Rugged Ridge soft top is a great alternative to OEM.
• Available for 1988-2006 Jeep Wranglers.
• Constructed using vinyl-coated polyester.
• Your choice of clear or tinted windows.
• Designed as a direct replacement for the factory soft top.
• Zip-out windows.
• Factory-style belt rail mounting system.
• Two-year limited warranty.
• Multiple factory-matching colors.
• With or without soft upper door replacement skins.
Rugged Ridge, a division of Omix-Ada
(770) 614-6101
Recon Pro Performance and Brute Force Winches
Recon winches combine reliability with fast line speed. With 10,500 (Pro Performance) and 17,500-pound (Brute Force) pulling capacities, there's a Recon winch to fit either your compact trail rig or your full-sized, hard-working pickup.
• Lifetime limited warranty.
• 28-feet-per-minute line speed.
• Three-stage planetary gear.
• Automatic, in-the-drum brake.
• Sliding-ring-gear type clutches.
• Both models are activated by wired remote controls.
• Pro Performance 10,500-pound model can also be controlled via wireless remote.
• Pro Performance model comes with synthetic line and an aluminum Hawse fairlead.
• Brute Force model comes with aircraft-grade steel line and a four-way roller fairlead.
(877) 377-3266
Mild Height Done Right
ReadyLift suspension recognizes that many Jeepers drive their Jeeps on the street as well as in the dirt. This new lift system retains all the street friendliness that the JK Wrangler is known for, and adds the height needed to clear 35-inch tires.
• Achieves a guaranteed three-inch lift up front and a guaranteed two-inch lift in the rear.
• Spacers are used to add lift height.
• The spacers are constructed from powder-coated steel.
• High-quality OEM coils are retained.
• Shocks and bump stops are re-located via ReadyLift brackets. This retains the original suspension's travel numbers and ride quality.
• Rear track bar is re-located for correct geometry.
ReadyLift Suspension
(877) 759-9991
VIAIR Automatic Portable Compressors
Portable compressors offer unlimited air in the backcountry. VIAIR has two new portable compressors for your backcountry needs.
• Compressors start and stop automatically when moving from tire to tire during inflation.
• The 400P model offers fast 2.54 CFM tire filling at a 33-percent duty cycle.
• The 450P model offers a 100-percent duty cycle at 1.66 CFM.
• Both models are portable and self-contained: simply connect the included leads to the vehicle battery and you're ready to air up.
• Both models include a gas station-style inflation gun with a built-in pressure gauge.
• The 400P and 450P are mounted on heavy-duty sand trays for stability in the dirt.
• 150 PSI maximum working pressure gives a high capacity with either model.
• Heavy-duty storage bag included.
(949) 585-0011
Limited Edition Mickey Thompson Classic II Wheels
The Classic II wheel from Mickey Thompson is one of our enduring favorites at 4WD&SU. Mickey Thompson is offering a one-time production run of its Classic II's in a painted and clear-coated finish.
• Only 640 sets will be made.
• Limited Edition includes black satin painted and clear-coated finish with a black Mickey Thompson logo center cap and an authentic Mickey Thompson signature badge.
• 15x8 and 15x10 sizes will be produced in a 5x4.5 Jeep bolt pattern.
• Available from select Mickey Thompson dealers.
Mickey Thompson
(330) 928-9092
(800) 222-9092
Rough Country JK Brake Lines and Sway Bar Disconnects
Attention to small details is often what separates one Jeep from the next. Pay attention to the small stuff and you'll have a reliable rig that works well. Ignore the details and you won't get as far. Rough Country has two new JK accessories that will help get you there...and back.
• Front and rear brake lines are stainless steel and pressure-tested to 4,000 psi.
• Wrapped in Kevlar for exceptional protection.
• Brake lines are for 2007-2009 JK Wranglers with 4 to 6 inches of lift.
• Available separately as front or rear kits.
• Kits include lines, washers, and clips.
• Sway bar disconnects are adjustable to fit JK Wranglers from stock height up to a six-inch lift.
• Spherical ball joints offer a 90-degree range of motion.
• Disconnects require no tools to operate.
• Includes a frame bracket that secures the sway bar out of the way when not in use.
Rough Country Suspension
(800) 222-7023
PIAA 520 ATP Off-Road Light
This new PIAA light was designed by racers, but is well-suited to all types of off-roading. It is called the 520 ATP.
• PIAA's All-Terrain Pattern delivers an ideal combination of beam height, width, and distance.
• Uses PIAA's Xtreme White 85-watt halogen bulb, which produces brightness equivalent to a standard 135-watt bulb.
• Rugged stamped steel housing.
• Tough glass lens is protected by black mesh covers.
• Compact size at 6-1/4 inches in diameter and 2-11/16 inches deep.
• Swivel mounting bolt offers 90 degrees of adjustment range.
• Available as a single light or dual light kit, which includes lights, wiring harness, switch, relay, and mesh covers.
(503) 489-6666
Advanced YJ Flow
Advanced Flow Engineering (aFe) now has a cat-back exhaust system for the '91-to-'95 4.0L-equipped YJ Wrangler. It's called the Mach Force-XP.
• Made from mandrel-bent 409 stainless steel.
• 3-inch diameter provides generous flow.
• Includes welded-on bayonet-style hangers for a system that stays put under high heat and high vibration.
• All hardware is included for easy installation.
• Muffler is a 4-inch straight-through style with an aggressive note and maximum flow.
• Designed to accommodate most aftermarket suspension systems.
Advanced Flow Engineering (aFe)
(951) 493-7147
Dirt-Worthy Wheel Chocks
Wheel chocks are an essential companion to floor jacks, Hi-lift jacks, and winches. Wheel chocks keep the vehicle from rolling away at the wrong moment, ensuring safety when lifting the vehicle or when using the vehicle as a winch anchor point. Until now, rocks and logs were the most common backcountry wheel chocks, but this was always a makeshift solution. Off-Road Trail Tools has introduced the RMS Off-Road Wheel Chock.
• Rated at 7,000 pounds per axle set.
• Built-in grippers claw at the ground and at the tire for no-slip confidence.
• Fold flat for convenient storage.
• Non-rusting, and non-sparking.
• Stainless steel hardware.
• Can also be laid out flat and used as a traction device.
• Designed for today's off-road tire sizes.
• Made in the USA.
Off-Road Trail Tools
(520) 579-2079
What is the Matrix?
4XGuard's new Matrix brush guard system is built for Jeep's '05-to-'09 WK Grand Cherokee. This is a system, not a one-component part.
• The Matrix system allows customers to upgrade as needs change.
• Compared to a typical aftermarket bumper system, the Matrix adds a minimal amount of weight.
• Up to eight accessory mounting locations are available. These can be used for off-road lights, D-rings, lift notches for a Hi-Lift jack, or a 2-inch hitch receiver for use with a portable winch.
• Configurations include Matrix Basic or Matrix HC (Hard Core).
• Add-ons include optional grille hoop/brush rail kit, optional receiver kit, accessory bow shackle (D-ring) kit, and accessory portable winch mount.
(303) 919-7133
A Solid Way to Carry Your Jeep's Spare Tire
OR Fab's swing-away tire carrier was designed to securely carry your spare tire and extra fuel, leaving you with one less worry on the road and on the trail.
• Made in the USA from 1-1/2-inch, 0.120-wall steel tubing.
• Allows full access to the tail gate.
• Heavy-duty hinge.
• Lockable draw latch with 500-pound rating.
• Can hold up to a 35-inch tall tire.
• Space is available for two gas cans.
• Mounts for a Hi-Lift jack and a CB antenna are built in.
• Powder coated with either a smooth or wrinkled finish.
• Available for Jeep Wrangler JKs.
OR Fab
(928) 636-7080
Rock Krawler WJ 3.5-inch Short-Arm System
Rock Krawler now has two new systems for the 1999-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ. This time, we'll take a look at the short-arm system.
• The 3.5-inch Rock Krawler X-Factor short-arm system comes complete with coils and replacement control arms.
• Bolt-on installation.
• Fits up to 32X11.50-inch tires.
• Adjustable bump stops integrated into the front upper coil spring seat. The adjustable bump stops let you dial in the maximum amount of compression travel and still keep the tires out of the sheet metal.
• Rear riser plate retains proper pinion angle in the rear suspension.
• No drive line or exhaust modifications required.
Rock Krawler Suspension
(518) 270-9822
Coverking: Protect Your Jeep Seats with a Perfect Fit
Seats in open-top Jeeps have a tough life because they've got to put up with the weather in addition to keeping you comfortable.
• Coverking neoprene Jeep seat covers are made using digital patterns for a precise, factory-like fit.
• Easy installation and precise fit for seats, armrests, headrests, console covers, and 40/20/40 split bench configurations.
• Available in a variety of color options.
• OEM-delivered features like map pockets, cut outs for controls, side impact airbag flaps and provisions for seats with integrated seat belts are all included in application-specific Coverking seat covers.
• Can be ordered with officially licensed Jeep logo or custom lettering.
• Available for most classic and current Jeep models.
(714) 850-0303
Full-size Function, Pint-size Package
Have you ever had the need to refill or tune the nitrogen pressure in your shocks or bumpstops while out on the trail? Are you tired of lugging a large nitrogen cylinder in your vehicle or support truck? The Nitro Charger from Rubicon Express is a portable, lightweight solution that fits in your glove box.
• Nitro Charger comes complete and ready for use.
• Push-button valves provide precise nitrogen fill and bleed from 0 to 600 psi.
• Precision liquid-filled gauge gives accurate readings.
• No-loss connector prevents pressure change when detaching the hose.
• Includes two 95cc nitrogen bottles.
• Includes an adapter compatible with most gas/air sources including cylinders and air compressors.
• Packaged in a compact, protective carrying case.
Rubicon Express
(877) 367-7824
Dave's Customs Unlimited Protects Your Diff
A smashed ring gear is inconvenient and expensive. Dave's Customs Unlimited offers bolt-on differential guards to prevent trail damage.
• Available for Dana 44, Dana 60, Dana 70, and GM 14-bolt axles.
• Machined from 3/4-inch steel with a 1/4-inch-thick skid plate.
• Countersunk bolt holes.
• Stainless Allen-head bolts are included.
• Black textured powder coated finish.
• Available with or without top mounting ear. Mounting ear can be used for axle trusses and suspension links.
Dave's Customs Unlimited
(970) 216-8179
TeraFlex Heavy-Duty JK Drag Link
This new drag link kit is designed to solve several front end issues associated with lifted JK Wranglers.
• The new drag link is forged and is 50 percent stronger than the factory item.
• Threads into the factory adjusting sleeve.
• Designed to work with lifts over four inches.
• Kit includes a frame-mounted drop bracket for the track bar to keep correct steering geometry.
• Kit also includes a frame brace to reinforce frame and reduce shimmy and excess movement.
• New drag link is flipped over the knuckle and a new tapered insert is used to mount the drag link into the knuckle.
• Some welding required.
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CRESTVIEW � The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge is in the process of purchasing the former Sasquatch Zoo, and needs a little help along the way.
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CRESTVIEW � The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge is in the process of purchasing the former Sasquatch Zoo, and needs a little help along the way.
The zoo is expected to reopen as the Emerald Coast Wildlife Zoological Park in mid-February, pending license approval, officials said.
"This is the first time (the refuge) has taken on a task like this," Amanda Wilkerson, the refuge�s executive director, said.
The not-for-profit organization primarily volunteers efforts in rehabilitating Florida�s orphaned, injured and endangered species �in accordance with good wildlife management practices," the group�s official website, ecwildliferefuge.com, states.
The refuge seeks assistance in preparations for the re-opening.
"We are asking for volunteers to help with a variety of things including landscaping ... we could definitely use a professional landscaper and (an) electrician," Wilkerson said.
Although some specialized help is required, the refuge welcomes anyone interested to contact volunteer supervisor Susan Leveille at 850-650-1880.
"We will have a project for everyone that comes," Wilkerson said, adding only adult volunteers are needed.
Wilkerson expressed gratitude for those who have shown their support by volunteering. Volunteers this month have been meeting at the zoo on Saturdays. Nearly 25 volunteers showed up to participate on Jan. 5, Wilkerson said.
The Sasquatch Zoo � established in 1987 near Shoal River � moved to Deer Springs Drive two years later after flooding. It houses more than a hundred animals including lions, bears and monkeys.
Debbie Mattox � who has managed the zoo since it opened � contacted the refuge when she decided to retire.
"I wanted to find a way to keep the zoo here for the community," she said, adding county officials referred her to the refuge.
The zoo closed at the end of December to allow the refuge and volunteers to work.
It was a win-win situation for the refuge and the zoo�s inhabitants, for which Mattox deeply cares, she said.
"I have raised most of the animals since they were infants. They are like my children to me,� she said.
Mattox and her husband, Bill Bitsche, plan to stay involved with zoo operations after the transition.
Especially since they live next door.
"I joked with the refuge that they would have to keep me away with a broom," Mattox said.
She particularly anticipates additions.
The refuge will add "animal ambassadors" after the zoo re-opens; details will be released later, Wilkerson said.
The park also will add a summer educational program and new exhibits.
The refuge still will need help maintaining the park and its inhabitants after the zoo re-opens, officials said.
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Contact Susan Leveille, volunteer coordinator, 650-1880 or firstname.lastname@example.com, to volunteer at the Emerald Coast Wildlife Zoological Park.
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By Russ Britt
Look for shares of Intuitive Surgical to take a deep dive Wednesday morning as the maker of robotic surgical systems warned late Tuesday that first-quarter revenue would be lower than expected, and the company is taking a charge against earnings.
Intuitive /quotes/zigman/90651/delayed /quotes/nls/isrg ISRG , whose high-flying stock lately has been trading near $500, saw its shares drop more than 1% before the close and nearly 10% more after hours. Shares stood at $444.10 in recent action, down nearly $53 apiece from Tuesday's open of $497.03.
The company reported after the bell it expects first-quarter revenue to come in at $465 million, 24% lower than the $611 million from the same period a year ago and more than 8% off the $535.5 million expected from analysts polled by FactSet.
Part of the problem is Intuitive is taking a hit on trade-ins for those upgrading to its new da Vinci Xi surgical system. Without that, however, revenue still would have been $491 million, 8% short of forecasts.
The main issue is falling sales for the Xi's predecessor, the older da Vinci systems. Sales of those are expected to be down 59% to roughly $106 million. Intuitive attributed that to fewer procedures and Obamacare-related changes in hospital spending priorities.
Intuitive shares made a similarly sharp move downward in July after the company warned earnings would be lower than expected for the second quarter of 2013. Shares were hovering around the $500 level and quickly fell to below $400. They languished between $350 and $400 until early this year.
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Are you looking for an affordable Western getaway where you can re-charge in near wilderness? Seeking a hide-away from the bustling crowds? You don't have to look too far
nestled on the eastern slopes of the Alberta Rockies is the town of Nordegg. Nordegg is the hub of outdoor activities and experiences that await your arrival.
Until recently, Nordegg has been a relatively well kept secret. You'll soon agree that Nordegg is conveniently located on Highway #11, known out here, as The Road Less Travelled. Nordegg is approximately 200 Km west of Red Deer on Highway #11 and situated 100 Km east of the Saskatchewan Crossing, near the famous Columbia Ice Fields. The Saskatchewan Crossing lies about half way between the renowned Alberta mountain resort towns of Banff and Jasper. Any way you choose to get here (see map) Nordegg is not much more than a scenic 3 hour drive from Calgary.
Nordegg is just far enough off of the beaten trail that one can enjoy a quiet relaxing time in largely unspoiled countryside. As you will see, the scenery surrounding Nordegg is breathtaking; from the unusual domed peak of Coliseum Mountain to the amazing azure blue waters of Abraham Lake.
The clean Rocky Mountain air provides restful sleep. If you live and work in a bustling urban area, the restful ambience of this area will have you unwound in no time.
Using Nordegg as your base of operations you can enjoy almost any winter or summer activity. From bird watching to observing the abundant wildlife in their natural habitat are popular pastimes. Or you can
In the winter months the silence and serenity of snow covered terrain peaceful cross country skiing.
Bring out your inner adventurer! Ice climbing of natural and man-made ice cliffs is a growing sport at nearby Kootenay Plains. Many enjoy snowmobile touring on miles of snowmobile trails. In summer the same trails provide ample opportunity for exploring via all terrain vehicle (ATV)
The Nordegg area is a big piece of rugged countryside with ample room for you to spread out and enjoy your particular pastime. In addition to being a rustic, serene and less crowded place, the pace of life and prices in Nordegg are more reasonable than in the major mountain resort areas.
Like much of Canada, Nordegg has an interesting but largely un-chronicled history. We seem to prefer to let people discover our colourful history on their own, often by accident. In 1906, a colourful adventurer and mining engineer named Martin Nordegg came to Canada from Germany . He was invited by the Federal Government to help develop Canada 's mineral resources. In 1907 he came to West Central Alberta to prospect. He soon discovered and developed rich coal deposits on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains .
Nordegg built The Brazeau Collieries named after the nearby wild Brazeau River. His pioneer mining efforts effectively spearheaded what became a major industry in the mountain west. Many immigrant miners from Europe notably the Italians came to work in the Nordegg area and many Italian families in Alberta have their roots in Nordegg.


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Beginning vintners get a behind-the-scenes tour of Napa Valley's Robert Mondavi Winery.
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Beginning vintners Tom and Gena McGlone, of Granger, Ind., had been buying cabernet grapes from California for two years to produce their first vintage, but they'd never seen the source. So Robert Mondavi Winery, one of Napa's most established vineyards, decided to give Tom and Gena, and their traveling companions Paul and Carolyn Kelly, of Ocean City, Md., a customized tour walking them through the wine-making process.
Before taking the couples to the fermentation room, their guide, Inger Shiffler, led the McGlones and the Kellys to a typically off-limits section of the vineyard, where Mondavi's oldest vines, used to make a reserve fumé blanc, grow. The group sampled some of the grapes—"They were so much smaller and sweeter than I expected," says Gena—and then sipped the wine created from them.
The four-hour tour included a tasting of two reserve cabernets and a three-course lunch with pairings in the private dining room. Even with a seat directly overlooking the vineyard, Gena was far more impressed with the view to her right: "Mrs. Mondavi was at the next table!"
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Robert Mondavi Winery, a U.S. leader in wine making and education since 1966. The company runs tours, tastings, and seminars (888/766-6328, robertmondaviwinery.com, guided tastings from $15, tours from $25).


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Last week, BevNET Live Summer '13 turned New York City's Metropolitan Pavilion into a networking and educational mecca for nearly 600 beverage entrepreneurs, suppliers, retailers, distributors. The event – the ninth consecutive sold-out BevNET Live conference — was packed with the industry's best and brightest taking the stage for a range of informative panel discussions and presentations on sales and marketing, distribution, retailing, and investment.
The show also featured an expo packed with the industry's top ingredient suppliers, flavor houses, packaging companies and co-packers, as well as the fifth installment of the New Beverage Showdown, from the rapid-fire semifinal round to the dramatic winner's announcement on the last day of conference.
Below are five photo galleries from the event, each showcasing the range of premium content and opportunities offered to attendees of BevNET Live.
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