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The Southfarthing was the southmost and warmest farthing of The Shire.
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Its northernmost point was the Three-Farthing Stone, its eastern border was the Brandywine River, and much of its border with the Eastfarthing ran along the River Shirebourn.[1]
Other features include:
- Hills: Part of the Green Hill Country
- Roads: An unnamed road crossed the Southfarthing to Sarn Ford.
- Towns: Longbottom, Pincup.
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About T.A. 1630 many Stoors from Dunland entered and settled in the Southfarthing,[2] and thereafter Stoorish characteristics and appearance were common among the Hobbits in that region.
Tobold Hornblower of Longbottom first grew pipe-weed in the Southfarthing about the year T.A. 2670.[3]
Saruman, having received reports on Gandalf's movements and noting his interest in the Shire, began keeping agents in the Southfarthing in T.A. 2953.[2]
The Southfarthing was where Lotho Sackville-Baggins began his rise to power during the War of the Ring, based on the substantial property in the region that he inherited from his father.[4] Presumably it was he who began exporting pipe-weed to Saruman.
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This was the region where most of the Shire's pipe-weed production was concentrated, in warm sheltered places like Longbottom.[5] Another noted product of the Southfarthing was the strong red wine called Old Winyards.[6]
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Part of the Shire" map
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Third Age"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "The Road to Isengard"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Scouring of the Shire"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, "Prologue", "Concerning Pipe-weed"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Long-expected Party"

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Right now Godzilla is being released on the same day as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the week after will see the Rise of the Planet of the Apes sequel Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. However, 2014 is a long time away and many release dates will be adjusted as more films get announced. Hit the jump for the press release.
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures have slated their take on the classic Godzilla franchise to kick off the Summer moviegoing season on May 16, 2014. The joint announcement was made today by Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution, and Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures, and by Legendary Pictures.
Toho Co., Ltd.'s Godzilla franchise contains one of the most widely recognized movie monsters worldwide, including more than 25 films, multiple television programs, video games and book series. Legendary, which has been developing the project, and its partner Warner Bros. will return the character to its epic roots with a gritty, realistic actioner. The project will fall under Legendary's overall agreement with Warner Bros.
The film is directed by Gareth Edwards, who earned worldwide acclaim for his feature directorial debut, "Monsters." Edwards directs from a screenplay by David Callaham ("The Expendables" films), David S. Goyer (the "Dark Knight" trilogy) and Max Borenstein (upcoming "The Seventh Son"). Legendary's Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni will produce, along with Roy Lee, Dan Lin and Brian Rogers. Alex Garcia and Patricia Whitcher will serve as executive producers alongside Doug Davison, Yoshimitsu Banno and Kenji Okuhira.
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Sort: Part one of 'The peculiar.'
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Bartholomew and Hettie are changelings--Peculiars--and neither faeries nor humans want anything to do with them. One day a mysterious lady in a plum-colored dress comes gliding down Old Crow Alley. Bartholomew watches her through his window. Who is she? What does she want? And when Bartholomew witnesses the lady whisking away, in a whirling ring of feathers, the boy who lives across the alley--Bartholomew forgets the rules and gets himself noticed. First he's noticed by the lady in plum herself, then by something darkly magical and mysterious, by Jack Box and the Raggedy Man, by the powerful Mr. Lickerish .. and by Arthur Jelliby, a young man trying to slip through the world unnoticed, too, and who, against all odds, offers Bartholomew friendship and a way to belong.
Once upon a time there was a city called Bath. That was until strange things started to happen. The faeries slipped into the world and the Smiling wars began until humans converged on the fay and scattered them. The ages of Smoke started in New Bath and the fay adapted to their new lives, waiting for a new change to change the world.
"Don't get yourself noticed and you won't get yourself hanged."
That is the rule ever Peculiar must follow if he/she wants to stay alive. They are changelings or Halflings. They don't belong to the faeries nor to the humans, so they must survive under poor conditions. Bartholomew is one of them, together with his sister Hettie. When a lady in plum appears in their neighborhood, things are about to change. She takes one of his friends with her and he will be one of the many dead Peculiars. Nobody gives the strange murder any attention – they are scum after all – until Mr. Jelliby decides to investigate the matter. He suspects that one of the most important man has something to do with it.
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"Amjad Ali Khan—improvising furiously around the melody line with repeated, rapid-fire playing and then letting his equally frantic tabla player take over—it was easy to see why great Indian music can be as exciting as classic blues and rock."—The Guardian
In a career spanning 50 years, Amjad Ali Khan has single-handedly elevated the sarod to one of the most popular instruments in the Northern Indian tradition. Trained by his father, the legendary Haafiz Ali Khan, Amjad Ali Khan is the sixth in an uninterrupted line of music masters. Joining him are his sons, Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan, who are already beloved as the next generation of masters of this ancient instrument. Two tabla virtuosi will add percussive richness to the ensemble sound.


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Too much too soon: 'Precocious puberty' can have grim cause
Precocious is an adjective people have used to describe me ever since I can remember. I didn't wear cool adult clothes like Manny on "Modern Family." I didn't star in a major movie before I was 10 years old like Dakota Fanning. Still, I had to be pretty mature for my age to outsmart the racist bullies in school.
What happens if your child is precocious– in puberty?
Precocious puberty means a child goes through that rite of passage at an early age, earlier than the normal standards. In Denmark from 1999 to 2001, precocious puberty occurred each year in about 20 of 10,000 girls and in fewer than 5 of 10,000 boys.
What changes during puberty?
In a landmark study in 1969 and 1970, Drs. W. A. Marshall and J. A. Tanner described the changes of puberty in five stages: Stage I: only fine pubic hair that's pretty unnoticeable (kind of like Dr. Phil's balding head– and mine!). Stage II: a sparse amount of long, straight or curly, slightly pigmented hair at the base of the penis or along the labia. Stage III: pubic hair becomes more robust, curly, coarse, and dark. Stage IV: hair similar to an adult's, but hasn't hit the inner thighs (so no bikini wax needed). Stage V: pubic hair covers the whole pubic region including inner thighs. Boys' genitals: in Stage II, testicles start to enlarge, and scrotum skin becomes thicker and redder. Stage III, the penis grows in length as the testes continue to mature. Stage IV, penis grows in both length and width including the glans (head) of the penis, and more maturation of scrotum and testes. Stage V is full development.
In girls, Stage II starts with breast buds and areola enlargement. These continue to enlarge in Stage III, but it isn't until Stage IV that the areola and nipple form a mound over the breast. Stage V: the areola recedes to project the nipple. And of course, the menstrual period usually occurs last, after pubic hair development.
Mind you, Marshall and Tanner's observations were related to English boys and girls; the average onset of puberty was 11 years for girls and 11.5 years for boys. Today, it's more like 9 and 10, respectively. African Americans tend to go through puberty earlier than Caucasians and Hispanics. So what's the norm?
In 1999, the Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society (LWPES) recommended a workup of precocious puberty in white girls who have breast and/or pubic hair development before seven years of age and in black girls before six years. However, that misses a lot of kids who might have a pathologic reason for precocious puberty, so some physicians argue for a full evaluation at ages 7-8 in girls and 8-9 in boys.
About half of children who enter puberty too early have a medical condition that includes things from brain or reproductive organ tumors to endocrine disorders.
Of course, any cancer needs to be treated. Depending on the cause of abnormal precocious puberty, hormones are administered to treat the condition to allow the child to grow taller (puberty leads the epiphyseal plates of the bones to "close shop" and stop growth).
McCune-Albright Syndrome is a rare disorder that affects girls more than boys. It has a triad of precocious puberty, large brown spots on the skin, and abnormal bones.
Being precocious can have its drawbacks, like all the actors of "Different Strokes." Kids usually want to grow up fast, but then they lose something— like their innocence.
Precocious puberty I'm sure is no different.
Dr. Hook cracks a joke or two, but he's a renowned physician with an interesting website, drjohnhong.com. Email him with your questions.


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ROSENBERG, Texas – When a Rosenberg police officer spotted a young boy tossing a ball around by himself in an apartment complex parking lot, he did something unexpected, and fortunately his dashcam was rolling so everyone could see his kind act.
The officer got out of his car and began to play catch with the boy. That simple act caught on camera is now gaining praise from thousands on social media.
Rosenberg police posted the video on its Facebook page Saturday with the message: "While a 2 minute game of football might not mean anything, to some it could mean everything!"
Rosenberg police has received national recognition for engaging the community so well on its Facebook page.
The game of catch is said to be another way the department is trying to connect with the young people in the city.


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Updated at 4:20 a.m. ET: A powerful winter storm pounded the Northeast Saturday, with gusting winds and heavy snow causing power failures for hundreds of thousands of people, dozens of accidents and fuel shortages at gas stations.
At least one death was confirmed, a snow-related car accident in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
By 4:20 a.m. ET Saturday, 26 inches of snow had fallen at Hamden, Conn., with 22.4 inches at Upton, N.Y., and 15.3 in Portland, Maine, weather.com reported. New York City's Central park had 6.3 inches.
Blizzard warnings were issued for the New York City metro area, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, coastal New Hampshire and coastal Maine, weather.com added.
Forecasters said they expected Massachusetts to get the most snowfall, with an accumulation of up to 3 feet in some spots. The worst snowfall on record in Boston was a 27.5-inch blast a decade ago.
Coastal residents were warned that the winds could top 70 mph. Those living on north- and east-facing shorelines from Boston south to Cape Cod Bay were told to prepare for tides 2 to 4 feet above normal.
"Coastal flooding is expected on the Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts coastlines," the National Weather Service said.
"I'm really nervous," Kathy Niznansky, a 65-year-old teacher in coastal Fairfield, Conn. told The Associated Press. Niznansky is still recovering from flooding from Superstorm Sandy which arrived on her birthday and knocked her out of her house near the beach for two months. "Now I'm really worried about this tide tonight. I just don't want any more flooding."
In Massachusetts, gusts over 50 mph were reported in Boston and over 60 mph on Nantucket Island. Winds up to 75 mph were possible in Provincetown, forecasters said.
Police said hundreds of cars were stuck on the Long Island Expressway, NBC weatherman Al Roker said in a message on Twitter.
The winter storm gathered strength as two weather systems — a so-called clipper pattern sweeping across the Midwest and a band of rain from the South — converged over the Northeast early Friday.
By late Friday, the storm had arrived in earnest and was expected to pummel New England through Saturday and last as long as Sunday farther north.
Governors of New York, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island declared states of emergency.
More than 800 National Guard soldiers and airmen were activated in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York to provide roadway support, emergency transportation and back-up for first responders, the Department of Defense said Friday evening, while governors in the region warned people to get home and be prepared for power outages.
Airlines canceled more than 3,000 flights on Friday, Boston closed its subway, Amtrak suspended some service, and cities across the Northeast prepared to deploy an armada of snowplows and salt-spreading trucks.
More than half a million people were without power, including a whopping 389,000 customers in Massachusetts, 177,000 in Rhode Island and 35,000 in Connecticut, and more power failures were expected overnight.
For people in the blizzard's path, forecasters and authorities had a clear message: Stay home.
Driving bans
Governors in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts announced restrictions on driving.
In the most sweeping ban, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick ordered all non-essential vehicles off the roads by 4 p.m. and said people should brace to be snowed in for two days. He said the storm was "profoundly different" from others the state has endured in recent years.
Gov. Dannel Malloy of Connecticut banned car traffic on limited-access highways starting at 4 p.m. State police reported nearly 100 minor accidents across the state by Friday afternoon.
"If you don't currently have a reason to be on the road, if you're not an emergency personnel that's required to report to work somewhere, stay home," Malloy said at a state armory news conference. "This is it. Things are starting to accumulate."
In the Poughkeepsie, N.Y. crash, a car driven by an 18-year-old female went out of control in the snow and struck Muril M. Hancock, 74, who was walking near the shoulder, police said. Hancock died from his injuries at the hospital.
The eastern part of Connecticut was experiencing white-out conditions late into the evening, the state's emergency operations center reported, and even snowplows were immobilized because of the weather.
Several motorists were reported stranded on snowed-in highways and interstates, but no injuries had been reported. Still, emergency crews were unable to respond due to the severe conditions.
A 19-car pileup on Interstate 295 in Falmouth, Maine, was blamed on the storm. Police said there were minor injuries.
Elsewhere, Rhode Island police asked people for loaner snowmobiles, and out-of-state utility crews headed for Connecticut to help.
Full coverage from The Weather Channel
Watch live video of the Northeast blizzard
Sandy survivors: It's like a repeat 'nightmare'
Airline cancellations piled up all morning. Almost 3,000 flights were scrapped for Friday and more than 1,000 more for Saturday, according to FlightAware.com.
At the major airports in New York and New England, most major airlines said they would shut down completely Friday afternoon.
Schools were closed in Boston and for most of New England on Friday. Patrick ordered non-essential state workers to stay home Friday and encouraged private employers to do the same.
In New York, the transit agency added more than 20 afternoon trains on its Metro-North commuter line from Grand Central Terminal to get people out of the city before the worst hit.
The Metro-North suspended service Friday night due to the storm. The Long Island Rail Road shut down service east of Speonk about 9 p.m.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg warned people to stay in and to use public transportation if they had to go out, although even that carried the possibility of disruptions. The city had 250,000 tons of salt at the ready for the roads.
He encouraged New Yorkers to stay in and cook a meal or read a good book.
"This is a very serious storm, and we should treat it that way," said Tom Prendergast, president of the agency that runs New York subways and buses.
The weather service warned that the combination of heavy snow and high winds would limit visibility and cause whiteout conditions at times.
"Those venturing outdoors may become lost or disoriented," the weather service said in an advisory issued for the Boston area.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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GCH CH Exlysta Aries Ciel Noir
Our next report comes in from Oberlin OH where the Lorain County Kennel Club is hosting two shows this weekend. Judge Whitney Coombes had the day one final and her choice of the Gordon Setter, GCH CH Sasyta's Eleven Eleven, the Afghan Hound, GCH CH Exlysta Aries Ciel Noir, the Bullmastiff, GCH CH Newcastle's Blame It on the Sun, the Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH CH Broxden Waybroke Halstan Heritage, the Havanese, GCH CH Qbin's Strictly Confidential at Enginuity, the Chinese Shar-Pei, GCH CH Shine's Deck the Halls, and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, GCH CH Aubrey's Tails of Mystery.
GCH CH Aubrey's Tails of Mystery
Her Best was the Afghan, Ryder, and her Reserve, the Corgi, Libby. Ryder only joined the Top 100 All Breeds during the last month. However, he has picked up three BIS since then . We will have to wait to see if today's win, his sixth of the year, will put him in the Top 50.


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If the Playoffs Started Today
Tampa Bay Rays (59-38) vs. Texas Rangers (58-41)
Chicago White Sox (53-44) vs. New York Yankees (62-35)
San Francisco Giants (56-43) vs. Atlanta Braves (57-41)
St. Louis Cardinals (55-44) vs. San Diego Padres (58-39)
League Leaders
Batting Average – Josh Hamilton (TEX) .357
Runs – Mark Teixeira (NYY) 75
Home Runs – Jose Bautista (TOR) 27
Runs Batted In – Miguel Cabrera (DET) 88
Stolen Bases – Juan Pierre (CHW) 35
Wins – Ubaldo Jimenez (COL) 15
Saves – Heath Bell (SD) and Brian Wilson (SF) 29
ERA – Josh Johnson (FLA) 1.61
Strikeouts – Jered Weaver (LAA) 147
WHIP – Cliff Lee (TEX) 0.92
Roster Movement
To the Disabled List: Ben Sheets, Aaron Laffey, Luis Atilano, David DeJesus, Ryan Doumit, Manny Ramirez, Andy Pettitte, Dustin Nippert, Scott Kazmir, Ryan Sweeney, Orlando Hudson, Carlos Guillen, Magglio Ordonez,
Return from the Disabled List: Mat Latos, Ryan Ludwick, Sergio Mitre, Brian Roberts, Josh Beckett, Asdrubal Cabrera, Shin-Soo Choo, Yovani Gallardo, Ramon Hernandez, Kevin Millwood, Nate McLouth, Jed Lowrie, Will Venable, Mike Gonzalez, Oliver Perez, Clay Buchholz, Luis Castillo, Luke Scott, Maicer Izturis, Matt Wieters,
To the Minors: Jhoulys Chacin, Andrew Oliver
Called Up: Cedrick Bowers, Alex Gordon, Jose Arredondo, Scott Sizemore, Armando Galarraga
- The Royals traded 3B Alberto Callaspo to the Angels for P Sean O'Sullivan and P Will Smith.
- The Diamondbacks traded SP Dan Haren to the Angels for SP Joe Saunders, Rafael Rodriguez, Patrick Corbin, and a player to be named later.
Top Stories and Weekly Links
- The Hall of Fame induction ceremonies were held on Sunday afternoon in Cooperstown, with Andre Dawson and Whitey Herzog being enshrined for their performances. Back in December, I wrote up my thoughts on whether Dawson was a Hall of Famer or not. (I thought he was)
- Alex Rodriguez hit his 599th homerun of his career this week, and will earn $6 million extra when he hits #600 due to a clause in his contract. Good for him.
- The Mariners are really looking like a mess, and I am thinking it is probably going to cost manager Don Wakamatsu his job before the end of the season. On Friday night, he got into a shouting argument in the dugout with Chone Figgins over Figgins' lack of effort on a play in the 5th inning of that night's game. I actually agree that Wakamatsu did the right thing by yanking Figgins from the game, but teams don't fire players very often for this kind of stuff.
- The Moneyball movie has begun shooting finally, with Brad Pitt set to play GM Billy Beane, Jonah Hill to play Paul De Podesta, and Philip Seymour Hoffman playing manager Art Howe. Having been through the 2002 season as an A's fan, and having read the book, this one's going to be interesting. I'm wondering if the movie reopens the stats vs. scouts argument wounds again.
- Major League Baseball, very quietly, announced that minor leaguers will now be tested for HGH in addition to all the other things they are already tested for. I'd be shocked if the next collective bargaining agreement doesn't have this test in it for Major Leaguers as well.
- The Angels made the big moves this week with acquiring 3B Alberto Callaspo first in the week and then making the huge splash with acquiring SP Dan Haren from the Diamondbacks for 4 prospects. Really like the trade for the Angels, hate it for every other team in the division (including my A's).
From the Twitter Followers and Friends
If you aren't yet, you can follow me over at Twitter here. These are some of the better reads I found from the previous week.
From the Hall of Very Good: HOVG posted a series of articles looking at the next group of players to be eligible for the Hall of Fame voting in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 (so far). Excellent reads from all of them.
From the Daily Something: Bill had a guest post from Jeff Polman which went ahead and played out the remainder of the 1994 season via Strat-o-Matic baseball. It's a really interesting read, and Strat-o-Matic is something I keep reminding myself that I might enjoy when I have some more time.
Upcoming Posts This Week:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: A series I had not finished up from earlier in the month, the Original Draft Series, is a group of posts where I look at what an organization's major league team could have looked like had they held onto every player that they either drafted or signed to their first professional contract. There may be 3 posts this week on this, or there may be 6 if I am feeling ambitious.
Friday: Trade Retrospective of Johan Santana to the Mets. This one's a bit newer than a lot of the trades I have reviewed previously, but the players in the deal have pretty much finalized what their value in the trade is going to be, so it's ready to be looked at I believe.
One Other Thing
Lastly, I wanted to bring up a charity that the Baseball Bloggers Alliance has taken up. Here's the official word, and what you can do:
Pitch In For Baseball is delighted to have been selected to participate in State Farm's 'Go To Bat' campaign. Now we need your
'Go To Bat' was launched nationally during the State Farm Home Run Derby. 'Go To Bat' gives entrants a chance to win tickets to the upcoming World Series and selected charity partners the chance to receive significant financial support.
Here's how to play and how to help Pitch In For Baseball:
* Go to www.statefarm.com/gotobat to register for your chance to win World Series tickets.
* As you register, you will get a chance to designate a charity that could win up to $25,000/week.
* To designate Pitch In For Baseball as your charity, select PUBLIC GOOD as the charity category and then choose Pitch In For
Baseball from the drop down list.
* Revisit www.statefarm.com/gotobat each day and play the 'Go To Bat' online game to increase your chances for tickets and Pitch In For
Baseball's chance at financial support
Thanks to all the readers who help out with this. You can find a lot more information about Pitch In For Baseball at their website


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The first ever clip for Battle: Los Angeles shows us exactly how "gritty" this feature will get. The small snippet of character dialog feels supremely authentic (for an alien invasion flick) — but can your stomach withstand the shaky-cam?
These recently released Battle: LA clips really demonstrate how far director Jonathan Liebesman went to keep this film grounded in reality. The soldier lingo and firefight shots certainly seem to back up the claims that this movie is Black Hawk Down meets Independence Day.
Battle: Los Angeles will be released in theaters on March 11th.


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It's Friday, everyone! And that means another Primal Blueprint Real Life Story [1] from a Mark's Daily Apple reader. If you have your own success story and would like to share it with me and the Mark's Daily Apple community please contact me here [2]. I'll continue to publish these each Friday as long as they keep coming in. Thank you for reading!
Back in January I received an email from an all-cap typing, keg-throwing, tree-climbing Primal enthusiast with a grizzly beard and an indomitable spirit that blew me (and eventually Mark's Daily Apple readers) away. His name? PAPA GROK, aka DAVEMAN, aka The Unconquerable Dave. If you haven't read his original story [3] take a gander now.
I get emails from MDA readers fairly regularly telling me how they were moved by his story and asking for an update on how Dave is doing. I reached out to Dave a couple weeks back and he graciously sent me the following report and pics. Many thanks to Dave. GROK ON, BROTHER!
WANTED TO DROP A NOTE TO YOU AND ALL THE PRIMAL / PALEO CLAN OUT THERE. ITS BEEN A FEW MONTHS AND WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW HOW I AM DOING. THE BIG STORY IS THE FOOD… IT WORKS!! I NOW KNOW THIS BECAUSE MY EXERCISE IDEAS TOOK ON A CHALLENGE ALL THEIR OWN THIS YEAR..And it seems the FOOD foundation held up GREAT!
THIS PAST JANUARY I HAD A SERIOUS PRIMAL ENCOUNTER WITH A LARGE MALE DEER( I did dispatch said Deer and eat it) THAT REQUIRED SOME SERIOUS SURGERY. This was shortly after that pic of me in the flip-flops in the snow. ..This LED TO MY CURTAILING OF SERIOUS EXERCISE AND OTHER HEAVY LIFTING THINGS..I WAS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT WOULD HAPPEN TO ALL THAT DETERMINED EFFORT I HAD JUST PUT INTO MY LIFE BY HAVING TO SPEND MONTHS LETTING MY BODY HEAL UP..I HAD BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE ABDOMINAL WALLS TORN UP AND SPENT 4 HOURS IN SURGERY GETTING MYSELF REBUILT AND RESEWN BACK TOGETHER…ROBOTIC SURGERY IS A WONDER OF MODERN MEDICAL SCIENCE…BUT I WAS PUT ON THE INACTIVE ROSTER FOR MONTHS AS FAR AS WHAT I COULD AND COULD NOT DO….ALL I CAN SAY IS IT DOES INTERRUPT ONES "PLAYING" WITH BIG TOYS….NOT FUN….OUCH!
I WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT EXERCISE IS ONE THING..BUT I HAVE LEARNED THAT THE FOUNDATION IS THE FOOD…YOU DONT HAVE TO BE A FANATIC AND DO RADICAL EXERCISE ROUTINES OR GO TO A GYM FOR ELITE FITNESS OR ANYTHING AT ALL FOR THAT MATTER…JUST GET UP AND MOVE AND DO THINGS THAT REQUIRE A LITTLE MORE THAN USUAL EFFORT….AND IT WORKS!!…I HAVE NOT SEEN ANY REVERSAL AT ALL!!…I CAN ONLY ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO GET WITH THE FOODS… THE PROPER FOOD INTAKE WILL KEEP YOU SOLID AND FREE FROM WORRY ABOUT WHETHER YOUR GOING TO "ENLARGE" AGAIN…LOL… I CANT SIT STILL..I LOVE TO MOVE AND WALK AND CLIMB TREES AND DO THE STUFF I DID AS A CHILD AGAIN…I PLAY LIKE A KID SET FREE OUTDOORS AGAIN ..AFTER BEING LOCKED UP IN A HUGE NON FUNCTIONING BODY FOR YEARS…THIS IS GREAT!!!…So I encourage any and all activity that you can do..especially walking around anywhere..Its what people used to do all the time,walking around is a foundation stone in the rebuilding of yourself.
Heres a 6 pack of pics from the last few months…just to let you see the continuity of body size!
PIC #1 IS MY USUAL SELF HOLDING MY KEG UP…AND THE PICTURE SAYS IT ALL… This pic was taken in February of this year. 1 month after the surgery I was lifting 40-50 lbs carefully. I was so healthy and strong the doctor let me have my own leash and told me to manage myself and not be foolish and hurt myself again(PRIMAL RULE).
So it was my toy to play with. I just motored around and ate GOOD PRIMAL FOOD and watched my intake and output..I was the "test steak"..always testing what was happening to me. I simplified my cooking and cut down on the elaborate fancy dinners. I was concerned about my output of energy that was not up to the usual …Even though ALL OF MY FOODS WERE PRIMAL..I WANTED TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED WHEN I WENT TO a more SIMPLE,FRESH,NON-ELABORATE MEAL…MORE PURE AND NOT SO MANY INGREDIENTS ALL AT ONCE.
I continued to see NO CHANGE in weight but was always wondering about loss of strength. The real test of muscle loss due to a lighter schedule would come later when I was able to Go after the big toys..
I keep very good track of what I eat and Dont eat>>> I found out for sure it's THE FOOD IN GENERAL (Because I really switched it up a lot as far as complexity and variety went)..NOT ACTUALLY HOW YOU PREPARE IT that is what WORKS!
Pic #2 .After a while I could carefully lay back and lift the log rounds(70-90bs). I had to be careful! The grok in me was on the lookout big time. I had to do something so I was careful and holding the log in and then rolling it up and pressing it was safe and I was in control. Hugging the log felt good, the abdominal support of tucking it in was a great way to actually control what I was doing. It was nice to feel my body heal up and start to be able to do the Daveman thing again.
Pic #3 Is me with a GROK stick I made for an Army Special Forces buddy of mine. I still made nice things while recuperating…THE CARVING KEPT MY CORE SOLID AND MY ARMS AND HANDS STRONG…I dont like to sit..I only sit when I eat or drive..Im actually standing here at the machine writing this..I built a shelf on the wall for the monitor and a riser for the keyboard and mouse.
Pic#4…by May/June I got the release papers and went back to active duty there…That "stick" is over 10 feet long and weighs over 100 pounds..I went straight for the real stuff….BIG>>>THE BIGGER THE BETTER…MY WEIGHT WAS STABLE AND MY MUSCLE MASS WAS STILL INTACT…EVER PIC UP A BIG STICK?? ITS NOT AS EASY AS IT SEEMS..THAT TESTED MY CORE AND ABS WHILE DOING THE BALANCING ACT AND I WAS DOING GREAT..still being watchful but SO GLAD to be able to go out and pick up large awkward items again.
Pic#5….Onward I went..eating the correct foods and and working my way back into the zone of the massive things..I love the big toys! I think I am solid again..thats a 300 lb tractor tire I am walking away with…MY newest TOY to play with..not really a rock or stone..but it does pass as the LARGE HEAVY THING..LOLOL
Pic #6 …this was taken on September 30th of this year. thats the Daveman/PAPA GROK holding a 12″ x 24″ slab of one of our favorite things. You can see that the lifestyle I chose BY FOLLOWING in your footsteps has been very good to me. Injury/recovery/rehab in the PaleoGym… through 120 plus days of change in me and weather and life itself..And there I am. Strong/Healthy/Solid. This IS what the Primal/Paleo way of eating and exercising will do. EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT ACTIVE AND CANT GO FULL OUT WITH THE EXERCISE THE FOODS WILL MAINTAIN YOU PROPERLY. OVER 6 MONTHS AS TEST STEAK FOR ME..FROM NO EXERCISE AT ALL TO PLAYING WITH 300 POUND TIRES..THE LIFESTYLE SUPPORTED ME AND MY BODY AND I DID NOT GAIN OR LOOSE ONE POUND. I AM 6'1″ TALL AND WEIGH 205 POUNDS AND SLIP RIGHT INTO A PAIR OF 32 INCH JEANS…..THIS WAY OF LIFE WORKS!…MY BEST WISHES AND REGARDS TO YOU AND EVERYONE WHO STEPS ONTO THIS PATH…IT IS SUSTAINABLE, IT WORKS, IT IS THE WAY..
P>S> I am Active on Facebook with the Primal/ Paleo movement. Many people have found me due to the success story from your blog. They continue to find me. I am "inspiration" as they call it. They have even given me the nickname of "PAPA GROK".
I continue to support the efforts and guide as best I can, all who come my way. I have learned from many..and I am walking the center of the path. The variables in human nature and what they like and want to do are vast..So I make sure there is room for them to pass on both sides and support them all in their endeavors. Learning is something I will do forever and this way is a great place to learn..to live..to experiment and find your space that works for you…And it all started with a 30 day challenge 2 years ago….I never looked back.
and I owe you many THANKS MARK..
Daveman…aka PAPA GROK…….YAWP!!!!!!


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Olympia, WA — Yoga studios in the state of Washington will not have to charge customers a sales tax, according to the state's Department of Revenue.
The owner of a yoga studio in Federal Way, WA, was audited earlier this year and was told that she owed about $20,000 worth of back taxes over the past three years, according to a Seattle Times report. Suzy Green-Cindrich, owner of the studio, and other area yoga instructors protested the audit.
A provision in the state law says that physical fitness services, including yoga services offered for exercise purposes, are subject to a sales tax, but state Department of Revenue rules exempt yoga studios that are primarily instructional. The backlash from the yoga studios caused the agency to reverse its course.
Yoga studios that had been collecting a sales tax discontinued that on Dec. 1, and none of the studios will be asked to pay back taxes. The department, however, plans to define what the state considers to be a yoga studio, according to the newspaper.


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Electromagnetic compatibility
It is essential to ensure that the electrical and electronic equipment within a spacecraft function correctly. When switching on an experiment for example, if other payload systems, such as the telemetry or other telecommunications links, were disturbed or even disrupted, there could be fatal consequences.
Engineers design electromagnetic compatibility verification measurements to ensure both:
- compatibility of a system to operate in a specific environment that is subject to electromagnetic interference caused by radio frequency or electrical noise from many sources
- mutual compatibility of different units operating within the same system, for example, a satellite
Another source of interference, and a very harmful one, is electrostatic discharge. Electrostatic charges accumulating on conducting or non-conducting surfaces can cause high potentials and subsequent discharges that may damage electronic circuits and lead to serious malfunctions.
Test Chamber
The ESTEC Maxwell Test Chamber consists of a shielded enclosure, commonly called a Faraday cage, with continuously conducting metal walls, floors, and ceilings. The walls and ceiling are lined with an absorbent, anechoic material designed to attenuate the reflected electromagnetic energy. The floor is lined with ferrite absorbers and mobile resistive absorbers. The wall opposite the main door is lined with air-cooled high-power resistive absorbers capable of dissipating up to 3 Watts per square centimetre. Ceiling and floor absorbers are specially coated to prevent particle release so as to preserve the class 100 000 cleanliness level.
There are two more Faraday cages attached to the facility. The Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) test instruments are operated from one, and the unit or system being tested from the other.
The design of the facility, based on 30 years of experience, incorporates a number of unique characteristics that ensure that tests are carried out in the most effective and economical way possible. These include the use of fibre optics for communications and for susceptibility monitoring.
The test sequences are fully automated and are conducted in both the frequency and the time domains. A dedicated data acquisition system controls each step of a test programme thus providing maximum security to the test specimen. Engineers separately plot test data, collected through antennae, current, and voltage probes, with a clear identification between narrow-band signals and broadband coherent and incoherent noise.
The facility is particularly well adapted to carry out electrostatic discharge tests on spacecraft and to verify the effects of the discharges on the test specimen. The system, which has an overall dynamic range of 160 decibels, includes active sensors for measurements of the magnetic and electric fields and of the surface current.
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Emission and susceptibility testing
All emission tests in the frequency and time domain are fully automated. Tests are computer-controlled with online data reduction, narrow, and broadband identification and corrections for probes factor.
Output data are stored and plotted. A printout is available of all values measured in numeric order together with the levels compared with the relevant specification.
Time domain measurements are also an integrated part of the test activities. A bus-controlled oscilloscope is used for this purpose.
Susceptibility testing is also fully automated. This avoids the problems of manual operation where the operator has to control the frequency with one hand, the amplitude with the other, and, at the same time, check the modulation, the overload of the amplifiers, and so on. All these control and check functions are handled by a computerised system. This provides an accurate and fully corrected measurement, calibrated on the spot at each frequency step. Above all, the system can make the measurements any number of times without the slightest deviation.
Engineers can carry out both electrostatic discharge and susceptibility tests on large ground stations or computers to detect bonding faults and ground loops. This can considerably cut back on expensive facility time.
For more information please contact Gaetan Piret, ESTEC Test Centre Manager.
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Top 8 Best
4k Monitors for Sale
Reviews of 4k Computer Monitors and Displays from Samsung, LG, Asus, Acer, Viewsonic & More
We tested the most popular and highest rated 4k Computer Monitors that are currently available for sale. Below is a list of the top!
Latest Update: January 11, 2019
1. LG Electronics 4K UHD 27UD88-W 27" LED-Lit Monitor with USB Type-C
|LG's 27UD88-W is practically a gamer's or professional PC user's dream monitor. In addition to its wonderfully detailed, pixel packed 27 inch display with 4K ultra HD resolution, the LG UD88 also offers some of the most advanced and usable connectivity specs around, with HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, multiple USB ports and to top these off, the cutting edge connectivity power of USB-C for some superb future-proofing and compatibility with Mac Notebooks. Then of course there is the UD88-W's extremely high level of color performance and beautifully elegant physical design.
Our Rating: A
2. LG Electronics 4K UHD 27" Monitor 27UD68-P
|Coming in both a White version (the 27UD68-W) and a black model (27UD68-P), this LG monitor looks fantastically stylish, offers a nearly bezel-free display and fills that 27 inch screen space with some truly stunning 4K sharpness and fantastic color vibrancy. Behind these great specs, the 27UD68 also offers some of the most advanced connectivity among 4K monitors in its price range, with dual HDMI 2.0 ports and DisplayPort 1.2a, which is a very rare combo in 4K PC displays.
Our Rating: A
3. Samsung UE590 UHD-QHD Monitor U28E590D 28-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor
|The Samsung UE590 UHD 28" monitor is the perfect choice for consumers looking for a monitor to suit their video entertainment and gaming needs. This monitor features specs thoroughly suited for such activities. It has a contrast ratio of 1000:1, response times between 1 and 4 ms, a tilt of -2 to 20 degrees, 2 HDMI ports and 1 DisplayPort. There are two offerings of this monitor, the U24E590D (23.5-inches) and the U28E590D (28-inches). Stunning realism from 8 million pixels makes you feel like you're actually there.
Our Rating: A
4. Dell 4K S2817Q 28" Screen LCD Monitor with Built In Subwoofer
|The Dell S2817Q is not only a superbly affordable for a 4K monitor, it's also wonderfully designed for covering all the essentials of 4K PC gaming and office use. This model offers some of the best built-in speakers we've yet seen in a PC monitor and also offers up superb connectivity, great color performance and IPS-quality viewing angles.
Our Rating: A
5. ASUS MG28UQ 28" 4K 1ms Gaming Monitor
|Asus has built their MG28UQ to be one excellent all-around piece of 4K PC display hardware for both gamers and casual or office users. Featuring some great display specs, cutting edge connectivity with HDMI 2.0, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort and multiple USB slots, the MG28UQ also comes with a fully adjustable support and is VESA mountable as well. AMD AdaptiveSync technology makes this a great model for 4K PC gameplay in particular.
Our Rating: A-
6. Dell Ultra HD P2715Q 27-Inch Screen LED-Lit 4k Monitor
|The Dell 27 inch P2715Q Ultra HD 4K Monitor has a 3840 x 2160 resolution, precise color coverage for over 1.07 billion colors, and has over 8 million pixels that help you see extremely fine details onscreen. Its stand features full adjustability to increase or decrease the height, change the tilt, pivot and swivel. This monitor is equipped with a DisplayPort 1.2 that allows you to easily chain two monitors together via the DP-in and DP-out ports, eliminating the need to link every one of your monitors to the PC and reducing cable clutter.
Our Rating: A-
7. ViewSonic VX2475SMHL-4K 24-Inch 4K Ultra HD LED Monitor
|The ViewSonic VX2475Smhl-4K was designed for gaming, entertainment and photo/graphics applications. This monitor produces stunning definition thanks to its features, including: SuperClear PLS panel technology for wide-angle viewing, 120M:1 dynamic contrast ratio and a 4ms response time. It also has features which Viewsonic is calling "future proof": DisplayPort 1.2a, MHL connectivity, and HDMI 2.0. Integrated into the monitor are dual 2W speakers that when combined with the aforementioned features, create the ultimate multimedia experience.
Our Rating: B+
8. LG Electronics MU67 27MU67 27" Screen LED-Lit 4k Monitor
|This 27" monitor with an aspect ratio of 16:9, a contrast ratio of 5M:1, 5ms response time, and 178 degree viewing angle make for an amazingly beautiful, practical computer monitor. It has three gaming settings, a black stabilizer that brightens dark scenes, 4-screen split mode to allow for increased productivity and dual link up to connect two compatible devices to the monitor at the same time.
Our Rating: A-
9. ViewSonic VP2780-4K 27-Inch 4K Ultra HD LED Monitor
|This 10-bit 27-inch monitor is perfect for those who work on color-critical applications, such as content developers and graphics professionals, thanks to its display of up to 1.07 billion colors with a 14-bit 3D look-up table and Delta E≤2 color palette of up to 4.39 trillion colors. This monitor provides superior color accuracy and performance, images and videos onscreen have incredible clarity and appear very realistic. Also features multipicture functionality for efficient multitasking, HDMI 2.0 that supports 3840x2160 content at 60hz, dual MHL connectivity, 4 USB 3.0 ports, DisplayPort 1.2a, and an ergonomic design.
Our Rating: B+
Top Rated 4k Professional and Display Monitors
1. LG Electronics MU67 27MU67 27" Screen LED-Lit 4k Monitor
|The LG 27MU67-B 27" Class 4K UHD IPS LED Monitor is no exception to LG's excellent quality. It has been built with semi-professional grade specs that make it perfect for graphic design work and gaming. IPS display technology combines with a sRGB coverage to display maximum clarity and colors. This makes the MU67 great for photo editing. It also features AMD's FreeSync to minimize tearing and stuttering on screen for fluid movements. One of the biggest selling points of this monitor is the four screen split and Dual Link Up features.
Our Rating: A-
2. Samsung 32" UHD Professional LED Monitor (U32D970Q)
|The Samsung UD970 is such a simple, elegant and thin monitor. Though it is on the pricey side, this monitor is a serious piece of hardware perfect for your professional needs. The matte finish of the screen ensures minimal glare. The technical specs include: full connectivity, color enhancement and brightness, tilt, swivel, height and orientation between portrait and landscape modes. It has the flexibility to be used for a plethora of different applications thanks to its picture by picture support for different sources, picture in picture mode and adjustable spectrums.
Our Rating: B+
3. LG Electronics IPS Digital Cinema 4K Monitor 31MU97-B 31.0-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor
|This monitor sports a 10-bit color depth that supports over 1 billion colors that enables accurate, detailed and natural looking images. By supporting Adobe RGB over 99.5% on the IPS Display, the 31MU97 minimizes color difference and color loss with the wide color gamut and color temperature that covers both the sRGB and CMYK color range. These, along with the dual screen option, allow you to effortlessly retouch photos to create final products with vivid and vibrant colors that VA or other LCD panels cannot deliver.
Our Rating: A-
3.6 - 105 Reviews
4. Dell Ultra HD 5K Monitor UP2715K 27-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor
|One of the first 5K monitors on the market, the Dell UP2715K delivers features and high quality specs with its relatively low price tag. In terms of the 5K quality, the pixel density present beautiful images and videos. The monitor itself is not as clunky as some 4K monitors out right now. This stand-alone monitor is great for connecting with various hardware types, unlike other 4 and 5K monitors. The color intensity and life-like display of content make this a great monitor for professional work such as editing.
Our Rating: B+
4.1 - 594 Reviews
6. ViewSonic VP2780-4K 27-Inch 4K Ultra HD LED Monitor
|This ViewSonic® Professional Ultra HD LED monitor delivers stunning definition for color-critical applications and is designed for Content Developers, Graphics Professionals &
Post Production. With 3840x2160 resolution, and SuperClear IPS technology for wide-angle viewing, this 10-bit monitor can display up to 1.07 billion colors, while a 14-bit 3D look-up table and pre-calibrated Delta E≤2 provides a color palette of up to 4.39 trillion colors. It also features split screen capabilities for up to four screens.
Our Rating: A
4.3 - 33 Reviews
5. ASUS PQ321Q 31.5-Inch 4K Monitor
|The ASUS PQ321Q True 4K UHD monitor is a 31.5-inch 4K display with ultra-high definition (UHD) 3840 x 2160 resolution and 140 pixels per inch (PPI) for impeccable visuals. It is built with an anti-glare, LED-backlit IGZO display delivers crisp, precise images with energy efficiency with an ultra-wide viewing angle. Additional features include DisplayPort and dual HDMI ports, Picture-by-Picture function, and built-in dual 2-watt stereo speakers. It is also the thinnest 4K monitor available, the PQ321Q is wall-mountable with full tilt, swivel, and height adjustment
Our Rating: B+
Top Rated Computer Monitors and Displays Without 4k Resolution
These are the most popular, high quality monitors available that DO NOT support 4k resolution.
Overview of 4k Display Monitors
Given all the buzz currently working its way across the technology news landscape about 4K technology and Ultra HD resolution display, you're probably curious about that the fuzz involves. Well, no need to look any further for an overview. We're going to give you a rundown of what 4K display monitors are all about and explain every essential thing you need to know before buying one of your own –If that's what you're thinking about doing.
So What is 4K Display Technology Anyhow?
To start things off, let's take a good look at what 4K technology itself is in relation to display screens, just in case you're completely new to the game, check out this page on this guide on 4k resolution!
The term 4K refers to two general things: First, the fact that screens with this resolution have a total pixel count that's at least 4 times higher than that of a normal Full HD 1920 x 1080 pixel screen. And second, that the screen in question has a horizontal resolution of at least 4,000 pixels. The second definition of 4K is a bit flexible and many screens with horizontal resolutions of 3,840 pixels are still considered 4K UHD displays.
As we just mentioned above, conventional Full HD resolution technology gives you a pixel count of 1,920 x 1080 pixels while 4K displays quadruple that to give you at least 3,840 x 2,160 pixels and in many cases even more. The industry standard pixel resolution for 4K is in fact 4096 x 2160 pixels.
4K Display technology is being fitted into 4k projectors, 4k TV screens and 4k cameras with resolutions being found in the display monitors we're talking about here.
Monitor Connectivity Considerations
When it comes to connecting your 4K ultra HD monitor to your PC, a few things that go above and beyond the usual for monitor to PC connections have to be kept in mind.
4K monitors generally come in two capacities, depending on their connection ports. There are those that can handle 4k content rendering at 30 frames per second and those that do it at 60 frames per second (with some few models capable of even higher frame rates). Obviously, you would prefer to have your monitor rendering motion in ultra HD at the much smoother 60 frames per second and this is where you need HDMI 2.0 ports on the monitor or a port for DisplayPort 1.2
Either of these two connection standards will give you your 60 frames, and ideally you'd have both of them available on your monitor since HDMI 2.0 is great for external media devices which contain 4K content while only being able to connect for 60Hz (fps) 4K content from one or two brands of video cards –currently, only the Nvidia 900 series GPU. DisplayPort is more widely compatible with PC GPUs and more ideally suited to gaming in 4K at a full and smooth 60Hz. Furthermore, use only certified DisplayPort cables if you can, for maximum possible compatibility with all possible connections and assurance of getting smooth 4K rendering without problems.
So What is a 4K Display Monitor?
A 4K monitor is essentially the same as your regular large screen PC/Mac display monitor but with the added benefit of a 4K UHD resolution built into it. Conventionally, 4K monitors are also quite a bit larger than most HD PC displays since 4K resolution is much easier to appreciate on a screen size of at least 32" inches.
They can range in size from 28" inches to well over 40" in diagonal size and the price of 4K monitors is equally variable to account for the different available sizes.
As for the types of monitors there are on the market, you might find yourself confused by terms like IPS, IGZO and TN, which are the three man display types in 4K and even HD monitor screens. TN panels are normally the cheapest types, followed by IPS panels and followed by IGZO panels as the premium category on the market Here is a quick breakdown of additional details for each:
TN Panels
These panels are aimed more at budget-minded gamers and mainstream users with their affordability. They do however offer some of the fastest response times around but leave a lot to be desired when it comes to color accuracy and sharp image at unusual viewing angles. For these reasons, they're not the best choice for professional users.
IPS Panels
With IPS panels, you get your hands on some excellent image sharpness at all sorts of unusual viewing angles and also benefit from excellent color reproduction. However, the slowness of the screens can be problematic for gaming and video animation display. For comparison, many TN displays offer 1 millisecond response times while their IPS counterparts can only manage 4 milliseconds.
IGZO Panels
IGZO panels offer a different type of transistor in their panel's TFT backplane. This distinguishes them from amorphous silicon using TN and IPS panels. It also allows them to offer a much better power usage and a lower physical mass, which makes IGZO technology great for the energy-hungry, hardware heavy 4K PC monitors.
Furthermore, when it comes to 4K displays of whichever type, you also benefit from a whole host of additional technological features that put them a cut above their cheaper regular resolution counterparts. Some of these specs include: much better refresh rates that go above 60 Hz (necessary if you want to render smooth movement under such a powerful resolution), connectivity for HDMI 1.4 and even 2.0 in some models, DisplayPort 1.2 connectivity and the ability to be turned into either a portrait or landscape position for content display.
All 4K monitors require a lot of juice to render their visuals optimally and if your computer is going to have one, you will need to make sure it has both a good enough graphics card and a powerful enough processor.
What's the Difference Between 4K and UHD?
Since both terms frequently get tossed around in relation to anything 4K, it's important that we clarify this point. In practical terms, there is no difference between 4K and UHD on the retail market most of the time. Both terms are used interchangeably for most display monitors and if you see a UHD resolution it's also a 4K resolution.
However, properly speaking, 4K is the specific reference to resolution technology that gives users 4 times the pixel count of Full HD 1080p specifications while UHD can be used to refer to any ultra-high definition standard both below and above 4K levels. So for example, the still highly experimental 8K resolution of 7680×4320 pixels or more that probably won't come out for at least half a decade is also considered UHD, while resolutions lower than 3,840 x 2160 but still two or three times greater than 1920 x 1080 pixels are also considered UHD.
If you're ever in doubt about this when shopping for a 4K monitor or any 4K product, simply ask if it gives at least 3,840 x 2,160 pixels and you're good to go with fitting the 4K standard.
How Much do 4K Monitors Cost?
4K monitors are luckily enjoying some of the biggest and best steady price drops in the 4K consumer display industry as a whole. While the first models that came out cost well over $3,000 dollars, very good 4K display monitors even from high end brand name manufacturers can now be found for less than $600 dollars. Some great examples of affordable 4K monitors are the Samsung U28D590D 4k Display Monitor with a price tag of less than $500 and the Asus PB287Q, which is one of the most affordable name brand displays on the market at a little over $600 USD.
However, there are still high end models that retail for above $3000 dollars and any screen that offers you more than 32" inches of diagonal display size will post much more than a smaller 28" inch screen.
Do I Really Need a 4K Monitor?
If you just want to do regular gaming, web browsing and software work on a conventional PC, then no, you probably don't really need a 4K display monitor and in fact, unless your computer has a very good graphics card and internal processor, you might even have problems rendering 4K content on your screen.
However, if you want truly powerful, brilliantly clear display images or are a professional who needs a screen that renders even the finest visual details exquisitely, then yes, a 4K monitor for your PC or Mac is an absolutely ideal choice. Serious gamers who want to make the absolute best of their games' native resolution capabilities will also fall in love with 4K display. It will render games like Crysis 3 so beautifully that you'll feel like you could step into the screen.
What's the Bottom Line?
The bottom line is that 4K technology is definitely here to stay. It's going to keep growing in scope and an ever large quantity of Ultra HD streaming content will become available to gamers and TV/movie fans via their broadband connections. To take maximal advantage of this new development in resolution clarity, you should seriously think about getting an increasingly affordable 4K display monitor.
September 2, 2015 at 10:26 pm
Which 4k monitor would you guys recommend works best for Macs? Looking to pick up 2x 4k monitors for my Macbook pro. Would my macbook be able to run 2 at full resolution and it will look nice?
The samesung monitors look really nice,. but I am not sure they will work great with macs. Do they scale well?
October 14, 2015 at 2:56 am
I think your Mac will have difficulty handling two 4k monitore. I recently got one LG 34UM65 34-inch Class monitor (34.0-inches Diagonal) features an 21:9 ultra-wide screen at my work and it is super for the price and it have the tunderbolt output which allows you 60hz or you can use HDMI and get 50hz. The wide format is a good alternative to two monitors. The Link to it above is incorrect take a look here: http://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-34UM65-P-ultrawide-monitor
October 27, 2015 at 2:43 pm
I am considering the Asus PA328Q but I can get an Eizo EV3237 for a great deal too.
Anyone nows how the Eizo is performing against the Asus?
October 28, 2015 at 6:25 pm
Hello Patrick. Since we haven't yet reviewed that particular Eizo monitor, I can't speak effectively of its qualities, though I do know that Eizo is capable of creating good stuff. However, I can recommend the Asus as a very solid piece of technology and comes with very very few deficiencies in our view. I recommend it, though it would also depend on what you're looking for: a gaming 4K monitor, a professional visual editing monitor or something for casual work and web browsing use?
November 6, 2015 at 6:57 am
The envy 32 is not 4k it is simply quad hd meaning its basically 3k monitor. They were terrible in the description name. But please remove it from your list as it doesn't belong.
(REMOVE 3. HP ENVY 32-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor Quad-HD)
November 8, 2015 at 1:03 pm
what about the new HP Z27q?
any comments?
5120 x 2880 @ 60 Hz – but only via 2 x Display Port 1.2,
and the price looks very attractive for the specs…
[…on a side note – why do I have to re-type my comment – after I missed your wonderful CAPTCHA?
you can still keep my name and e-mail, so why not to keep the comment text itself, saving my time – to retype it?…]
November 24, 2015 at 3:02 pm
no BenQ monitor, really!??
November 24, 2015 at 6:47 pm
Hello Anonymous Coward, We actually do have BenQ monitor reviews in the pipeline, so please check back soon. Thanks for the comment!
December 17, 2015 at 5:41 pm
Any idea how the IPS monitors are for gaming?
Looking for nice IPS monitor that can be used both for professional editing along with gaming. Looks like LG is the only one providing quality IPS monitors? how about other branded "True color" monitors?
December 18, 2015 at 2:17 am
Hello Redditor, IPS monitors can actually be great for gaming just as long as you don't mind the very slight lag in grey-to-grey response time that they come with. For example, the Samsung U28E590D and the Asus Swift PG27AQ 4K Ultra HD Monitor (which we'll be posting a review of within a couple days) are both great PC displays for 4K gaming and their respective response times of 5 and, I think, 4 milliseconds aren't too bad at all. Basically, IPS will give you more vibrant, realistic color along with better color and viewing angles. The key thing to keep in mind thus isn't the IPS technology (unless it offers a truly slow response time) but the connectivity options. If an IPS monitor you like offers DP 1.2 and HDMI 2.0, you're probably golden. If it comes with FreeSync or G-Sync and you have either an AMD or Nvidia (respectively, the first for Free-Sync and the second for G-Sync) GPU, then you're probably golden. Both of the two monitors I mention above in this comment offer one or the other of these two GPU synching technologies.
January 4, 2016 at 2:55 pm
Can you tell me more about what you did to create the LED Panel for the TV show Tanked. I am interested in recreating it with the Chicago skyline. Was it a custom project? Can you give me an estimate on the cost?
January 7, 2016 at 8:25 pm
Have you tried testing the BenQ BL3201PH? It seems that its a good 4k monitor for photo/video editing.
January 26, 2016 at 2:18 pm
Can anybody help me to find the perfect monitor for video editing. I'm looking for a monitor that have HDMI 2.0 and/or DP 1.2. Or is one 4k @ 60fps connector enough?
Max price 1200 dollar
February 9, 2016 at 6:47 pm
What do you think of a 4K monitor for office productivity work, eg. documents, web pages, spreadsheets, statistical graphics…? Are they a good choice for keeping multiple windows running with these applications, emulating or doing better than a dual monitor setup, by virtue of the workspace enabled by the higher resolution?
February 16, 2016 at 10:07 pm
I'm surprised that there are no 'glossy' glass displays like Apple monitors in any of the 4K monitors. They all seem the same with dull colors and that slightly fuzzy fonts. I've ordered (and returned) a couple of them thinking they were glossy like the wonderful Apple monitor but they still had a anti glare coating that really destroyed the sharpness of the fonts and the vibrant colors. My last disappointment was the Lenovo Pro2840m, I really thought it would come close, but unfortunately again the coating destroyed everything. My old 1080 HP 2711x was incredibly more vibrant next to the Lenovo. I'm waiting some vendors start to compete with Apple and serve people like myself that much prefer glossy displays. If someone knows of any, please let me know. I've done many visits to Fry's, Microcenter, Best Buy, etc. They all look the same, I believe they must use the same production technologies and factories.
July 3, 2016 at 5:19 am
I agree, what is the point of creating that beautiful resolution and killing it with a sheet of fuzzy plastic that dulls the colors and blurs the resolutions? The anti glare should be in the glass.
In photographic lenses you would never get rid of glare by putting a sheet of plastic over the lens.
I know costs prohibit this but it seems crazy to ruin a beautiful screen
I use an Apple iMac 5k at work and the fonts are so sharp it looks like a printed page. I use a dell qhd at home with anti glare and it looks grainy and fuzzy next to a qhd apple Cinema Display. I am thinking about buying a 4K and trying to remove the anti glare myself.
Bring on the glossy displays with anti glare not provided by grainy, color dulling plastic sheets
April 30, 2016 at 8:56 pm
Between these 9 there is only 1 you can run 4k reasonably in native resolution – 40 inch Philips. Maybe somebody likes the very perfect sharpness of having 1920×1080 resolution on 4k monitor but I work with maps and every bit of space on the screen counts. So in my case I do not see any point of having 4k on small (28 inch) screen. I end up buying Wasabi Mango UHD420 shipped from Korea, 42″ inch monitor. Now after about 6 months of use I would never ever want to go back to these small monitors with so called "HD" resolution. Sure it is not perfect, you can't compare it to professional Eizo monitors, but still very sharp screen, vivid colors etc. Also it is pretty big and for work on There are some reviews on youtube to check if you are interested. I think in the next few years the best solution for work on huge resolution "screen" will be virtual screen in oculus rift / HTC Vive / Sone Morpheus etc. anyway.
May 23, 2016 at 10:49 pm
I bought the ASUS PB287Q last week. Displayport 1.2 doesn't work when hooked to my computer. The display works with HDMI 1.4 but you're limited to 30 hz when using HDMI 1.4 at 4K.
Displayport technology is buggy in general and there are many users with the same problem – the screen just says NO SIGNAL DETECTED.
I strongly advise anyone thinking about buying a 4K monitor to ensure that its HDMI 2.0.
July 14, 2016 at 9:47 am
Hey I'm about to get the Philips 288p6ljeb 4K monitor. Apparently it's been updated this year. I wonder rid anyone has had any time with this monitor and knows if it's good or not
July 20, 2016 at 5:57 am
Hey all I am looking for a curved 4K display. Any recommendations?
I am also wondering if the font size on a 4K will not be to small in a 27″ size
September 5, 2016 at 7:01 pm
I get quickly tired when working on my computer because of the screen glare (though I optimized the settings). Are 4K monitors eyes friendlier ?
September 7, 2016 at 12:22 pm
Hey there Vensi. 4K monitors are still digital picture monitors and these can always affect eye strain regardless of their specs. However, because most 4K PC monitors are of a premium design (even the cheaper ones), they tend to offer technologies which do make them a bit friendlier on the eyes, like their obviously sharper clarity, better qualities for blur-free text magnification and of other things like flicker reduction technology.
November 29, 2016 at 9:25 pm
I'm looking for a 4k monitor to use with 2014 macbook pro retina and my nvidia shield tv. It'll be mainly used for watching 4k/1080p videos, and using it as a computer screen/monitor. Not Really for gaming. Just video entertainment
Between LG 27UD68-P, Samsung UE590 UHD (28 or 24), and Dell 27 inch P2715Q which one would you choose for best video quality and colors?
December 5, 2016 at 12:46 am
Hey there Al, overall I'd say that the display specs and overall connectivity of the LG UD68 offer your best bet for display performance. The UD68 renders colors better, offers comparably good black levels to the Dell and Samsung models and it comes with FreeSync as well, which is always a bonus for gaming. It's also a 10-bit color monitor (simulated 10-bit color) and possibly most important, it's connectivity in terms of DisplayPort and HDMI is the best among the three models presented.
December 2, 2016 at 1:13 pm
If you need perfect and crispy color do not buy LG 27UD88-W or LG 27UD68.
I bout them for both caccurate color and also general use like wathcing movie but :
1- The color are not what you expect from an IPS panel and also for wathing movies i had better exprience on cheaper IPS monitor .
2-My LG 27UD88 got an annoying defect after only 5 months of usage , a vertical blue line on right edge and a thin vertical red line on left edge which i gave it back and it made me so disappointed.
3-On LG website brightness is mentioned to be 350 cd/m2 but base on my experience it is definitely something less than 300 so i didn't know why they provided such info.
January 4, 2017 at 7:31 am
Hi Looking for a 4K monitor for the new MacBook Pro 2016. Due to space can only look at 23-24″ max.
Any recommendations or upcoming ones to look out for?
At present the Apple LG endorsed ultrafine ones seem the only suitable ones at present.
January 6, 2017 at 12:58 pm
Hey there Dave. Quite frankly, your absolute best bet for the new MacBook Pro are the new LG UltraFine monitors. I'd recommend the 21.5 inch 4K model in particular since it retails for a lower price of $524. the 5K version is quite a bit pricier and larger than your stated size limit of 24 inches. Here is a brief overview of their sales offering we did here. http://4k.com/news/lgs-4k-and-5k-ultrafine-usb-cthunderbolt-3-monitors-for-macbook-pro-machines-now-selling-17988/
January 7, 2017 at 12:44 pm
That's what I thought. Goons take the punt and buy one at the current price. Although can't seem to see anywhere if it's compatible with other devices and not just macs.
February 26, 2017 at 6:30 am
I am searching for 4K monitors for Mac Pro (latest version) with Dual AGP 3GB DDR5. We intend to use the Mac Pro with 2 monitor (daisy chain).
February 27, 2017 at 1:08 pm
Hey there Jean, I'd argue that some of your best bets would be LG's 2017 UltraFine monitors, we're in the process of reviewing one of them and both versions (one is a 24 inch 4K monitor and the other a 27.5 inch 5K monitor) offer maximum compatibility with Apple hardware. Here's a news piece in which we recently covered them. http://4k.com/news/lgs-4k-and-5k-ultrafine-usb-cthunderbolt-3-monitors-for-macbook-pro-machines-now-selling-17988/
March 11, 2017 at 1:25 am
nec pa322 uhd
March 28, 2017 at 4:19 am
Which 4K monitor about 27 inch is the thinnest? No considering supports or feet. Thanks
April 29, 2017 at 10:29 pm
Hi Stephen
I have purchased the Samsung UE590 UHD 28″ monitor. i would like to know if i had made the right choice with respect t my work nature which involves Photo editing with PS and Lr and occasional video viewing. ? Are the color production good for this monitor ? Is a way to calibrate manually or free software?
Also i plan to buy a MacBook pro retina ,, would both be compatible ?
Looking for your advice
July 2, 2017 at 10:27 am
Which 4K monitor would you recommend for Dell Precision 7510 15″ Notebook (16GB DDR4 2133 MHz RAM)? I was looking into Dell 4K UHD S2187Q. It will be used for CAD drafting.
July 10, 2017 at 1:21 am
What would you suggest between Dell 4K 27inches and LG 4K 27inches 10bit ? will be using on Hackintosh for Video Editing stuff…
August 27, 2017 at 8:35 pm
I'd recommend the Dell model based on what we know of LG's 4K monitor performance in general (it's quite good) and 10-bit is always a major benefit for any UHD monitor, especially if you plan on using it for video editing. However, for better details, could you please specify the models you're choosing between? Thanks Vighy.
December 2, 2017 at 5:42 am
Hi Stephen: I have a 2015 21″ 4k iMac. Not a gamer. I'm looking for a second monitor (4k) for 3D modeling.
Don't want a monster. A 24″ is my preference… Thank you for your reviews!
January 21, 2018 at 1:27 am
Have you guys never heard of NEC? Why oh why is the PA322UHD-BK-2 not even on your review list?
NEC has been building the optimum monitor experience for years.
January 23, 2018 at 4:46 am
Hi Ken, noted, we'll look into reviewing this one. We're planning several new monitor reviews for the coming weeks
May 18, 2018 at 7:29 am
Why not include the Benq el2870u? Don't you believe it can have better image quality than Samsung u28e590d? I believe this would be a better option for ps4 pro monitors on a budget (best bang for your buck). What do you think?
September 27, 2018 at 1:16 pm
It would be better to provide an actual specs, i.e. screen type, finish and model. Copypasted promotion material is useless.