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Wüsthof Grand Prix II Serrated Utility Knives
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- Summary
Use this high-performance German serrated utility knife to cut easily through hard-crust breads, tomatoes, sausages and more.
- Precision forged from a single piece of high-carbon steel that resists staining and corrosion and is easily sharpened.
- Each blade is hand honed and laser tested to verify the proper cutting angle.
- Comfortable, slip-resistant, pebble-grained handles are permanently bonded to a concealed tang.
- Family owned and operated, Wüsthof has been producing knives in Solingen, Germany, since 1814.
- Dimensions & More Info
- 5"-long blade.
- 4"-long handle.
- 2.3 oz.
- Made in Germany.
- Use & Care
- Always use caution when handling sharp objects.
- Avoid cutting on hard surfaces such as stone, metal or glass.
- It is not advisable to use any knife but a meat cleaver to cut through bone, as other blades can be easily damaged.
- Hand-wash with warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse and dry immediately.
- Sharpen your knife at home using a sharpener designed for a serrated blade, or have it sharpened by a professional.
- Store knife in a safe place to protect its edge and prevent injury.
- Shipping
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Rated 3 out of 5 by Dapperdan from A fine knife, but... It is a fine knife, but I did not realize that it would be totally flat on one side, so it tries to cut at an angle on thicker veggies. it is not as satisfying a purchase as I had hoped.Date published: 2014-05-20Rated 5 out of 5 by jeepster from Wusthof utility knife One of life's simple pleasures is using a good knife and this one definitely is. Perfect size for just about anything and sharp, sharp, sharp! Nice weight and hand and cuts through a tomato like nobody's business!Date published: 2012-08-19


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Jan. 28, 2006
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - UC Santa Barbara rallied from a 14-point first half deficit to take a five-point second half lead, but the University of the Pacific responded with a decisive 11-0 run and pulled away for a 65-53 win at Santa Barbara on Saturday night.
The Tigers (14-6 overall, 4-2 in the Big West) jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the first 1:14 of the game and ultimately piled-up a lead of 14 points at 35-21 with 2:52 to go in the first half. The Gauchos (7-11 overall, 1-6 in the Big West) used an 8-3 rally in the waning minutes and went into the halftime locker room trailing 38-29.
UCSB forward Glenn Turner scored the first basket of the second half to narrow the gap to 38-31. Pacific forward Christian Maraker, who finished with a game-high 20 points, missed a shot a committed a turnover resulting in a short turnaround jumper by Chris Devine and a pair of free throw Cecil Brown and the lead was down to 38-35 with 18:06 to go in the game.
Neither team scored again until Devine hit back-to-back shots. The second of his baskets came with 15:38 remaining in the game and it capped a 10-0 rally, giving the Gauchos their first lead of the game, 39-38.
With the score tied at 42-42, UCSB guard Michael Chambers hit second three-pointer of the game to give the Gauchos a 45-42 edge. After a pair of Pacific missed shots and a turnover, Brown made a lay-up to give Santa Barbara its biggest lead of the game, 47-44, and that was when the Tigers went to work.
Johnny Gray made a free throw line jumper and reserve guard Steffan Johnson drained a three-pointer from deep in the right corner to tie the score at 47 apiece. Then, with UCSB missing shots and turning the ball over, Pacific continued to roll. Anthony Esparza made a turnaround jumper, Johnson scored on a breakaway lay-in off a turnover and then made two free throws to complete an 11-0 Tiger run and make the score 53-47.
After the teams traded baskets and the score was 55-49 Pacific, Maraker, a senior and leading candidate for Big West Player of the Year honors, took over. He scored his team's next 10 points, the final two on a breakaway slam dunk to give the Tigers a 63-53 advantage. Esparza made a pair of free throws with just 22 seconds remaining for the final score, 65-53.
Devine joined Brown in double-figures for UCSB with 12 points. Turner, making his first start of the season, played a season-high 26 minutes and responded with seven points and a game-high and career-high 11 rebounds. Mike Webb scored 11 points for Pacific and Maraker had seven rebounds and three steals to go with his 20 points.
UCSB, which was outrebounded 15-7 in the first half, wound up winning the battle of the boards, 28-27. The Gauchos, however, committed 19 turnovers and Pacific had 12 steals. Santa Barbara also finished the game at 44.9% shooting from the field after making 52.2% in the first half. Pacific, which hit 58.3% in the first half, finished at 47.9%.
UCSB has now lost three straight games for the second time this season. The Gauchos have also dropped three straight home games for the first time since losing four in a row at the outset of Bob Williams' first season, 1998-99.
UCSB returns to action on Thursday, Feb. 2, when it hosts future Big West opponent UC Davis in a 7:00 p.m. game at the Thunderdome.

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Journal of Automatic Chemistry
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EvaAraujo wrote:cotton wrote:Its been over 4 weeks and still suffering with it. I think its getting better tho. Still can't drive. Its a pain in the ass.......literally lol
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The challenges faced by today's public library administrators require a solid foundation of training and experience. The Palmer School's post-Master's Certificate of Advanced Studies in Public Library Administration is designed to develop and enhance the management skills and credentials of professional librarians working within the public library sector and to train the leaders of tomorrow.
The program offers students interested in public library administration a comprehensive education based on practical experience in the critical aspects of managing a public library.
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The growing complexity of public institutions has forced governing boards to become far more selective in choosing their administrators. A working understanding of the law, human resources, finance and facilities is now a fundamental requirement for public library administrators as directors or middle managers. The certificate program of the Palmer Institute covers all content areas required in the New York State Public Library Director civil service examination series. The program has been recognized by the New York State Education Department as a formally approved N.Y.S. Certificate of Advanced Studies.Program Requirements
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Welcome to my first blog for The Baltimore Sun. I'll be writing regularly leading up to the Grand Prix of Baltimore in September, and I'm excited to be able to share my IndyCar experiences with you.
First, a quick introduction. I'm Ryan Hunter-Reay, driver of the No. 28 Team DHL/Sun Drop Citrus Soda Andretti Autosport Chevrolet/Dallara. I'm from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and I'm a down-to-earth guy who grew up dreaming about IndyCar racing.
I've idolized the American heroes of open-wheel racing since I was a kid. Guys like Michael Andretti, Rick Mears and Bobby Rahal were my heroes. Now Michael is my team owner, I drove for Bobby for two years, and I see Rick at every race. Racing is my passion in life, and I'm fortunate to be living the American dream.
We've had a great start to the season – the best of my career and one of the best for Andretti Autosport. I'm currently seventh in the IZOD IndyCar Series drivers' standings heading into today's Milwaukee IndyFest at The Milwaukee Mile. (Update: Hunter-Reay qualified third for today's race behind Dario Franchitti and Justin Wilson).
As a team, Andretti Autosport is back to its old ways, competing for race wins and challenging for the championship. As a team, we took three of the first four starting positions for the Indianapolis 500 last month, so we're very happy with the competitive nature of our cars and drivers.
As you've probably noticed, IndyCar racing has new cars and engines this year, and the result has been pretty impressive. To start off the season, I was one of the drivers who had a chance to develop the Chevy twin turbo engine and the Dallara DW12 chassis. We went into the season strong right out of the gate.
At Indy we fought for the pole position until the final minutes of qualifying, but we missed the top spot by a mere 0.2 mph, putting us on the front row for the biggest race in the world. It was a memorable experience for me. The race itself was challenging, but we had some issues with turbocharger boost at the beginning of the race, making starts and restarts tricky. Still, we fought back into the top three but ultimately had a CV joint failure that took us out of the race.
These things happen when you're pushing race cars to the absolute limit. Mechanical failures are part of the sport. You have to pick up and carry on.
We also had mechanical trouble in the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix and in last week's Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway, but we're confident we can turn it around in Milwaukee.
With the new aero package we used at Texas, I had a good time early in the race. In fact, I passed five cars on the first lap, so I was enjoying the changes. However, slowly but surely we were losing power. A fuel injector was failing, so eventually we lost a cylinder and had to pull out of the race.
I enjoyed the changes to the cars at Texas. The downforce was reduced, which made the cars more difficult to drive. Instead of just holding the throttle down all the way around the track, we had to lift in the corners. It prevented us from racing inches apart in huge packs of cars, and it put control back in the drivers' hands.
Any time you can make a big oval like Texas more about driving and setup, it's a positive development. It was cool. I'd like to have seen what kind of chance we would have had if we hadn't had mechanical trouble, but it was definitely an improvement.
Now we're preparing for Milwaukee, which is a special place for me. It's the site of one of the biggest wins I've ever had. In 2004, we led every lap and set a record while driving to victory there. I'm very proud of that accomplishment, mostly because I know how difficult Milwaukee is to get just right. That's why The Mile is so highly respected by drivers.
It's also got a lot of history, and it's a part of IndyCar lore. It's older than Indianapolis Motor Speedway, even, and we recently celebrated a centennial there. You can feel the past at Milwaukee. It's down-to-business, a gritty short oval that can make for the longest day in racing and complete chaos in the car or absolute bliss.
I'd love to get a win for Andretti Autosport. They've always had good cars at Milwaukee. They gave me a great car at Milwaukee last year and following our recent successful test at The Mile we should be right up at the front once again. We're in need of a solid result this weekend and I'm confident we can get the job done.
On top of that, Andretti Sports Marketing is promoting the race this weekend, so we have added incentive to win. If we get a large turnout for this race, it could solidify the race for years to come. Live coverage begins Saturday at 1 p.m. ET on ABC, so I hope you have a chance to tune in.
We hope we'll be able to pick up some momentum to carry us to the streets of Baltimore.
I'll be back soon to tell you all about it. Thanks for joining me.
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More details have emerged concerning Tesco's ground breaking decision to host a stand at the London International Wine Fair.
Head buyer Dan Jago has confirmed that there will be an interactive reverse auction held on each day of the fair for wineries to participate in.
'We've long felt that there isn't enough transparency concerning our procurement procedures, and as such we wanted wineries who were interested in working with us to participate in an experiment in interactive real time cost adjustment. We're very proud to announce each day we'll take bids through out the day and obviously come the end of the day the winery that has proposed the most competitive bid will be given a chance to half it so as to gain one of our listings.'
Tesco have also announced that they will be running a series of closed door seminars on what they feel are some of the most pressing issues concerning the wine trade today.
Marketing; how to maximize your below the line marketing costs.
Shelf space costing; on the benefits to your brand of supporting multiple price discounts through the sales calendar, and the costing matrix for position to price ratios in different store types.
Stylistic consistency; on how you can most benefit from hitting certain stylistic sweet spots within your range.
Finally in an intriguing piece of whimsy they've announced that there will be a mock wine retail area where they'll be demonstrating the effectiveness of their club card data manipulation. They're inviting event goers to spend five minutes perusing the wine display, by which time motion trackers will have determined the visitors likely wine and grocery purchase as well as their name, address and out of work hobbies.
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Throughout history people have enjoyed masquerades. With their identities, gender and social positions temporarily concealed, revelers feel free to indulge in hedonistic adventures without fear of retribution.
One of the most famous masquerades is the Carnival of Venice. The first organized masked festivals on the city's islands and canals were said to have started in the epochal years of the late 12th century by the aristocratic rulers who had built Venice into the most powerful Italian state. The noblemen permitted themselves license to wear masks throughout most of the year but commoners were limited to wearing disguises only in the weeks between Dec. 26 and the beginning of Lent. When the poisoning of enemies became an increasingly popular and acceptable aspect of outrageous licentious behavior, laws were passed to restrict the duration during which masks could be worn.
Standards of living in Venice steadily deteriorated as the city's influence as a major trading center declined so as a release valve for popular frustration, masquerades and their associated debauchery were actively promoted six months of every year. Bourgeois support for Carnival gradually disappeared, however, with the ascendency of the 18th century political reformers who opposed bad behavior, intemperance and secrecy of all sorts, and by the 1930s, Mussolini's Fascist Party officially banned all masked celebrations in Italy.
In 1979 Venetians revived the traditional feast and festival celebrations of their Carnival. Beginning 10 days before Shrove Tuesday, once again masqueraders from all over the world gather and glitter around St Mark's Square amidst street artists, musicians, food vendors, acrobats and dance troupes. The disguised wear elaborate costumes sewn from richly embellished luxury fabrics that most often represent styles from historic eras, performers from the 16th century Italian form of improvisational theatre known as Commedia dell'Arte or characters from mythology and nature. The quintessential part of all Venetian Carnival costumes remains the mask and today masks continue to function as great social equalizers while party-goers engage in role reversals, play acting, and varying degrees of gluttony.
Although masks were once produced from leather, modern Venetian mascherari use gesso overlaid with papier mache to create basic face forms and then hand paint the finishes. Of the dozen designs of masks, the most popular and common design today is the Bauta. This solid colored full face mask was used by both 19th century men and women as a reactionary symbol to political figures. Columbine, an ornate half face mask elaborately decorated with gold leaf, is one of the most beautiful masks and reportedly was first worn by the sumptuously dressed gorgeous women of the 16th century whose portraits were painted by Titian. Representative of the beloved characters from the Commedia dell'Arte are Jolly, the female variant of Jester, who was a royal court's professional fool famous for her distinct laughter and tinkling bells embedded in her hat and Arlecchino the acrobatic servant known in English as Harlequin who played his part by pantomime. Although a modern Venetian Carnival mask, Il Dottore Peste is based on the bird-like masks whose beaks were stuffed with aromatics to act as protective respirators which 14th century doctors used while attending plaque patients. Celebrators wearing fantasma masks dress in all white to achieve a total ghostly effect. Gnaga were young Venetians who masked and dressed as women to disguise their homosexuality. To further accentuate their ambiguity, cross-dressers often also cover their masked faces with an additional stick mask.
The traditional symbol of Venice is the winged lion; however, throughout the city there are plentiful statues of seahorses which, according Roman mythology, pulled the chariot of Neptune, god of the sea.
Very little defines flamboyant better than merrymakers in vivid orange and pink 4' high seahorse masks and headdresses stylishly prancing canalside.
Carnival in Venice continues to be all about glamorous costumes and masks, gala dinners and grand balls, and being brilliantly conspicuous while allowing people to be a little transgressive before the abstinence and penitence of Lent begins. The theme for 2012 is "La vita `e teatro. Tutti in maschera" ("Life is theater. It's time to get masked") and from Feb. 11 through 21 the Venetians' love of pomp and splendor will once again become an international spectacle.


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North Tama establishes new wrestling program
June 7, 2018 With Gladbrook-Reinbeck choosing to not continue their sharing agreement with North Tama for wrestling after 25 years, the Redhawk wrestling program will continue alone with a brand new coach and... more »»
Pool expect to open Memorial Day weekend
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Buckingham Post Office closes doors
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Three buses visited Gallery in October
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Making of "The Call"
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Traer Chamber hosts Gals & Pals
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Making of "The Call"
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Boy Scout Troop 304
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This week at the movies
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Area Women Attend Women Of Faith Conference In St. Paul
October 27, 2011 Fourteen women traveled to the Xcel Center in St. Paul, Minnesota for the Women Of Faith "Imagine" tour held October 21-22. more »»
Five generations times three
October 27, 2011 Marie Hess, formerly of Clutier, recently enjoyed spending time with three of her five great-great grandchildren. more »»
Tama County Board of Supervisors
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Strhbehn-Rickert Reunion to be held in Morrison
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Senior Girls Reception
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Audit finds $6,500 in Tama County bond money missing
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Change of location for some Republican Caucuse Precincts
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By Ann Hingst, KF12 Tanzania
While many Americans will spend next Sunday, October 31, trick-or-treating, Tanzanians will be headed to the polls. October 31, 2010 marks a general election for Tanzania, and voters will choose their President for the next five-year term. It is widely anticipated that the incumbent, Jakaya Kikwete, will be re-elected for his second and final term. Tanzania has been a de facto one-party state since its independence in 1961. Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), or the Party of the Revolution, has produced all of Tanzania's presidents since Julius Nyerere, Baba wa Taifa (Father of the Nation), whom many credit with establishing a united and peaceful nation. Not a very dramatic story, is it?
Around Dar es Salaam, it is easy to see that CCM is the dominant party with the most funds, as its campaign is very conspicuous. There are six other presidential candidates, most of whom are campaigning on a much smaller scale. Willibrod Slaa of Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), the Party for Democracy and Progress, and Ibrahim Lipumba of Chama Cha Wananchi, Civic United Front (CUF), are also much farther ahead in the contest than other candidates. However, any party other than CCM is very unlikely to gain much influence, either through the presidency or in the parliament. Are you yawning yet?
There's not too much that's riveting about this election, but what does all of this mean for Kiva partner Tujijenge Tanzania Ltd and other microfinance institutions in Tanzania? Well, it is likely to be business as usual. Kikwete is supportive of microfinance schemes, indicating them as key to increasing employment, through self-employment and empowerment. There has been a call for the government to establish a body that would regulate microfinance organizations, with a focus on discouraging exorbitant interest rates. However, Tujijenge is not one of the institutions that is targeted. Therefore, it is unlikely that any policies that Tujijenge adheres to will change. I've been asking many of Tujijenge's employees how the election might affect them and their work at Tujijenge, and I'm typically met with…boredom.
A drama-free election in East Africa is certainly rare. The 2007 presidential election in Kenya ended in violence along tribal lines when an opposition party prematurely announced it had ousted the incumbent. In the end, the incumbent won, though it is widely believed the election was rigged. A former Kiva Fellow in Kenya describes the post-election crisis. In Uganda, incumbent Museveni won the 2006 presidential election, but not without an outbreak of violence around accusations of intimidating the opposition party by holding the challenger on charges of treason and rape. On August 9 of this year, incumbent Paul Kagame was re-elected amid the suspicious murders of two opposition figures.
So, though this year's Tanzanian election is "boring" in comparison to other recent elections in East Africa, the peacefulness with which the event is anticipated to pass is welcome indeed. Tanzanians are very peaceful, eschewing tribal divisions in favor of embracing a national identity. This is a unique and commendable history, especially given Tanzania's immediate neighbors.
So, it's business as usual at Tujijenge. In that spirit, consider lending to a Tujijenge Tanzania entrepreneur today!
Ann Hingst is a Kiva Fellow serving at Tujijenge Tanzania in Dar es Salaam. She is currently planning a Halloween party so that she doesn't have to be bored on Election Day.


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Samantha strategizes with her clients to find them the only thing that is missing in their lives, that special someone with whom to share all of their successes. Samantha's clients are very busy individuals so they hire Samantha focus on "quality" over quantity. Her clients date on their own all the time but they look to Samantha to find them "the one", that special someone with whom to take "that final step" as opposed to the people they are choosing to "date for fun".
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Iyaituk often mines his own stone for carvings, and is known for his highly detailed, carefully formed sculpture. He was about nine years old when he made his first carving, but he began carving seriously much later when he settled in Povungnituk. Iyaituk's father, Markusie Iyaituk, was also a carver. He is older brother to Mattiusie and Saija Iyaituk, who are also artists.
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Gigabyte Radeon HD 7790 OC with 2GB graphics memory
We test and review the Gigabyte Radeon HD 7790 2GB OC edition, also known under SKU code GV-R7790OC-2GD. We benchmark the product incl FCAT Frametimes. The new graphics card is intended to boost a little more performance into entry-level gaming. The Gigabyte HD7790 OC 2GB clocks in at 1075 MHz on the boost engine, packed with totally silent custom cooling.
So if you draw up a pie chart then you'd be surprised that the biggest chunk of the market for graphics cards is entry level. Obviously that makes a lot of sense as OEMs love to include the cheapest card available in a PC. But considering the price level, many people that do not have or want to spend heaps of cash to play a game might pick up one of these cards. I mean think back a year or three, I really liked the Radeon HD 5770 at the time. You know what? Here is a little history lesson on AMD's lineup over the years. It was October 2009 when ATI released the Juniper GPU, you know the product as the Radeon HD 5770. It has been one of the best selling graphics cards for ATI-AMD evah, for the very simple reason that for not a lot of money you received a product with 800 shader processors. So for a price just above entry level that made a thing or two possible, gaming at 1600x1200 became a viable reality and next to that a grand feature set was introduced (Eyefinity etc). Later on the 5770 got refreshed as the 6770, which mostly was the same product. Last year, in February 2012 AMD released a product developed under the GPU codename 'Cape Verde', the graphics cards derived from that GPU were the Radeon HD 7750 and 7770 One GHz Edition. That was not a refresh, it was a completely new GPU based on their GCN architecture. Interesting was that with less shader processors AMD was able to make these products faster. They benefited from the GCN architecture but also had a trump card at hand, as this was the first ever reference card that was clocked at 1 GHz - hence AMD gave all these cards a 'GHz Edition' extension. The 28nm node allows them to place a good 1.5 billion transistors onto the GPU's 123 mm2 die, and that made the card a good 25% faster. AMD has been focusing on three primary features and key selling points ever since the series 5000 products were released. The new graphics adapters are of course DirectX 11 ready. With Windows 7/8 and Vista being DX11 ready, games immediately took advantage of DirectCompute, multi-threading, Hardware Tessellation and new shader extensions. Back to the year 2013 though - it's fairly similar to the tick-tock release model from Intel, but yes, we arrive at the tock from AMD, the radeon 7790 is introduced today. The Radeon HD 7790 is still based on a 28nm fabrication process, the GPU empowering these new cards will however be the new Bonaire GPU based on GCN (Graphics Core Next) architecture. Despite the earlier rumors of 768 shader processors, the GPU actually has 896 stream processors. With 1 GB of GDDR5 graphics memory running over a 128-bit GDDR5 memory bus the card will bring the overall game performance close to the Radeon HD 7850 and beyond the competing GeForce GTX 650 Ti. The card will get a 85 Watt TDP rating and, depending on the model released of course, a reference clock frequency of 1000 MHz whilst boosting the memory clock up to 6.0 GHz (effective data-rate / GDDR5 / 128-bit).
What's the Gigabyte Radeon HD 7790 2GB OC edition graphics card all about?
The good folks from Gigabyte have released a 2GB version of its Radeon HD 7790 graphics card. Codenamed GV-R779OC-2GD, the card sports 896 shader Cores, a 128-bit memory interface, a core clock of 1075MHz and a 2GB of GDDR5 memory set @ 6000MHz, and features 1x DVI-I, 1x DVI-D, 1x HDMI and 1x DisplayPort outputs. The product gas a nice factory faster boost clock and with it's massive cooler (for a product in this range) its gonna be nicely chilled and very cool. But nuff said, have a peek and then let's head onwards into the review. Will 2GB graphics memory help over the regular 1 GB models ? Let's find out.
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The latest scam to hit Facebook is one in which users are enticed to join a "fan page" on the service in exchange for money to spend at grocer Whole Foods.
Instead, users are asked to enter sensitive personal information and unwittingly download "malware" that crashes and possibly further compromises their computer.
Whole Foods says that it has been working with users to identify and shut down the scummy fan pages, and Facebook promises that it is working "on ways to automate the flagging of these scam groups," according to a statement issued to CNet.
For now, Whole Foods is using Twitter to track the scams and respond to users. It's not yet known who's behind the chicanery.
Earlier this year, Facebook came under fire for not better policing "offer scams" that proliferated through social network game developer Zynga, with game currency offered in exchange for tricking users into signing up for expensive subscriptions.
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What is traffic signal coordination?
Traffic signal coordination occurs when a group of two or more traffic signals are working together so that cars moving through the group will make the least number of stops possible. In order for this to happen, each traffic signal in the group must allow a green light for all directions of travel during a fixed time period. In addition, that fixed time period must be the same for each traffic signal in the group. Since each traffic signal in a group runs through all its directions in the same time period, it then becomes possible to "line up" the green lights for one direction. The way the green lights "line up" depends on the distance between traffic signals and the speed of the traffic.
Does this mean I will never have to stop for a red light?
Unfortunately, the answer to this question is "No". There are many reasons why, even when traffic signals are coordinated, you will still have to stop at red lights. Each of the reasons has to do with the amount of time available for the green light in your direction. In order to operate traffic signals safely, several things must be considered. Because of the fixed amount of time for the "coordinated" traffic signal to provide a green light for all of the traffic movements, each of the following has a direct relationship to the amount of time available for the green light at each traffic signal within a coordinated group along a roadway.
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Remember that in order to have "coordinated" traffic signals, each traffic signal in the group must be able to allow the green light for all movements during a common fixed time period. The time period chosen is usually determined by the largest intersection with the most different movements. This will most often be an intersection that has left-turn arrows for all directions and wide cross streets. For that reason, the time period that is fixed for each traffic signal may be rather long. So, if you are waiting for a green light to cross the "coordinated" street where there are no left-turns arrows and very light traffic on the side street, chances are very good that you will feel like you are waiting for a very long time. Actually, you should rarely have to wait any longer than about two minutes. This can sometimes seem like a very long time.


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2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is the company's biggest SUV, a seven-passenger, full-size sport utility vehicle. Large and luxurious, the GL is built in the United States alongside the M-Class mid-size SUV and the R-Class touring wagon. The GL is designed to appeal to Mercedes-Benz sedan owners who want the off-road, seven-passenger, and 7,500-pound towing capabilities that come with a full-size SUV along with the luxury and safety features they have in their other Mercedes vehicles.
For 2009, the new GL320 BlueTEC, an advanced clean diesel that meets the most stringent 50-state emissions limits, joins the GL-Class, delivering an EPA-estimate 23 mpg on the highway. Yet properly equipped, the GL320 BlueTEC can tow up to 7,500 pounds. (The BlueTEC replaces the previous GL320 CDI.)
All 2009 GL-Class models feature a new standard COMAND integrated accessory control system, which features a 6.5-inch color display screen; in-dash, six-disc DVD / CD changer; and Bluetooth interface. And for safety, the GL adds Mercedes' Pre-Safe system, which can sense an impending collision before it happens and take measures to protect occupants during those valuable seconds before impact.
While their names sound similar, don't confuse the GL-Class with the venerable G-Class or Gelandewagen. The GL shares nothing in common with the utilitarian G-Class. The GL-Class shares its basic platform with the ML-Class and R-Class.
The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is large and capable off road yet feels surprisingly car-like on the road. That car-like feeling comes in part because it is built around a unibody architecture instead of traditional body-on-frame construction. Mercedes says the GL is strong enough to tow a 30-foot boat, a trailer carrying three horses, or a large travel trailer, but verify tongue weights and ratings before making decisions. All GL-Class models come with a seven-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. All seat up to seven people.
Model Lineup
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class offers three models differentiated primarily by engines and features. The GL320 BlueTEC uses a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel with state-of-the-art emissions controls. The GL450 comes with a 335-hp V8 engine, while the GL550 uses a 382-hp 5.5-liter V8.
All GL-Class offerings come with a seven-speed automatic transmission, 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system, and Airmatic air suspension system. All come with seating for seven and with a third row that powers up or down at the touch of a button.
GL320 BlueTEC ($59,075) and GL450 ($60,075) are similarly equipped, with cloth upholstery, a power driver's seat, heated power mirrors, heated windshield washer nozzles/lines/reservoir, reading lamps, burl walnut trim. A Premium Package ($6,600) includes Keyless Go, which allows the engine to be started as long as the key is inside the vehicle and locked/unlocked with touching the key; Parktronic, which uses sonar to detect obstacles near the vehicle; a harman/kardon Logic 7 surround sound system; DVD-based navigation; and other conveniences. Buyers can also choose a rear-seat entertainment system with two screens ($1,850) and full leather upholstery ($2,130). The complete list of options too long to repeat here.
The GL550 ($82,175) comes with full leather, Parktronic, rear-view camera, premium audio, adaptive bi-xenon headlamps, infrared-reflective glass, heated steering wheel, heated front and middle-row seats, and Adaptive Damping Suspension. Keyless Go has been added to its standard equipment for 2009.
Safety features that come standard include eight airbags, including side airbags for all four outboard first and second-row seating positions as well as side curtain airbags that protect occupants in all three rows. GL models come with active front head restraints, LATCH tethers for child safety seats, and three-point safety belts for all seating positions; make sure everyone in the vehicle always wears those seat belts because they're your first line of defense in a crash. Active safety features (to help you avoid a crash) include an Electronic Stability Program, anti-lock brakes with Brake Assist Plus, and four-wheel electronic traction control. Optional safety features include Parktronic and a rear-view camera, each of which can help alert the driver of obstacles or people, including children, behind the vehicle. The last time we checked, the GL-Class did not come with child locks on the rear side doors.
New for 2009 is Pre-Safe, a system which can actually sense an impending collision. Introduced previously on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedans, Pre-Safe automatically tightens the front seat belts and moves the front passenger seat to a position that can provide better protection. Side windows close to provide better support for the curtain air bags. If the system senses an impending rollover, the sunroof also closes.
The Mercedes GL-Class has similar styling cues to those of the M-Class (ML), but applies them to a larger package and adds some strong, more muscular touches. For example, both in front and at the rear, a metal skid plate (designed to protect underlying mechanical parts from damage when driving off pavement) is a prominent feature that underscores the GL's image of strength.
Unique to the GL550 is a deeper, more aggressive front-end treatment, including a larger three-pointed star. It also features larger fender flares to cover the massive tires and dual-split exhaust outlets.
Seen in profile, the nicely raked windshield and bulging wheel arches over large wheels (18-inch and larger) help balance what is basically a tall and long vehicle. But even being tall and long, the GL doesn't look as bulky as, say, the Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon. And even with the squared-off rear edge of its D-pillar, the GL doesn't look as boxy as the Jeep Commander.
Viewed from the rear, the GL offers a formidable stance. It's tall and wide, with a large rear hatch opening and large tail lights, all sitting above a substantial skid plate bracketed on either side by large, rectangular exhaust pipes.
Compared to the ML, the GL is over a foot longer overall and an inch wider in track (the left-to-right distance between the centers of the tires), though it is barely a hair wider overall and not quite an inch taller. Despite their similar styling, the Mercedes SUVs share only their front doors; otherwise, each has unique sheet metal.
As large as the GL may appear, it's three inches shorter than the R-Class touring wagon, which also has three rows of seating, though with less room for seven occupants.
The GL is built using unibody construction rather than the body-on-frame design that full-size pickups and SUVs traditionally use. Mercedes notes that because of this architecture, the GL-Class is 300-600 pounds lighter than its full-size competitors. To make sure the GL class is strong enough, 60 percent of the vehicle structure is made from special high-strength steel.
Interior Features
While the Mercedes GL may look sleeker than its competitors, it was designed to offer class-leading interior room and ease of entry and exit.
Cargo space also benefits. With all seats in their upright position, there's still 14 cubic feet of storage between the third-row seatbacks and the closed rear hatch door. A power folding feature for the third row is standard equipment on the GL with controls near the rear hatch and next to the right-side second-row passenger's seat. Power down those third-row seats, and cargo capacity expands to 43.8 cubic feet. Fold down the 60/40-split second row seats and the GL provides as much as 83.3 cubic feet for cargo. There's also room under the cargo floor for a full-size spare tire.
The interior layout is familiar to Mercedes drivers, with deluxe cloth or real leather trim for the seats (Mercedes notes that not all luxury car buyers want leather seating surfaces), wood trim and metal rings around gauges, air vents, and cup holders.
The second-row seats provide ample legroom. When occupied by only two people, the back of the center section can be folded down as an armrest and storage tray.
We climbed into the third row and found room for two adults to ride back there, each in a separate seat. The room is enhanced by foot wells for your feet so you don't sit with your knees at chest level, and even the third-row seats are thickly padded to provide comfort. Fears of claustrophobia back there evaporate quickly thanks to the sunroof that extends over the third row.
For 2009, all GL models come with a new, standard COMAND system, a touch-screen affair that manages all accessory systems. It features a 6.5-inch color display screen; a standard in-dash, six-disc DVD / CD changer; and a Bluetooth interface that allows a phone still in a pocket or purse to be operated through the car's audio system. COMAND can also be equipped with an optional iPod/MP3 interface, Sirius satellite radio, HD radio, and an enhanced voice control system. It can play tracks stored on a data CD, DVD or SD memory card. The new system can also display maps and directions for the optional hard-drive navigation system, which can be set up for SIRIUS real-time traffic info and Zagat restaurant ratings as well.
All GL-Class models can be equipped with an optional 610-watt digital harmon kardon Logic7 audio system, and a rear-seat entertainment system that includes two eight-inch screens (mounted in the rear of the front-seat headrests), wireless headphones and an integrated DVD player with dual-source capability.
Driving Impressions
Driving the Mercedes GL-Class SUVs doesn't feel at all like driving the typical full-size sport utility vehicle. While this is a substantially sized vehicle, it is not truck-like. The Mercedes has a much more car-like dynamic.
Factory estimates say the GL550 can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds. Its 382-hp V8, with four valves per cylinder, is part of a new family of V8 engines from Mercedes-Benz, all designed with a broad torque spectrum for hauling around 2.5 to 3.5 tons of truck.
The GL450 is more than adequate with its 335-hp V8 if towing or speed contests aren't on your agenda. Apart from the 21-inch wheels and more aggressive bodywork, a GL450 can be optioned to match a GL550 in features. Indeed, for poor road areas, severe winter climes that frequently require snow chains, or those inclined to use the low-range gear in the Off-Road package, the GL450, with its standard 19-inch wheels, is the better choice.
We haven't tried the new BlueTEC diesel in the GL-Class, but its predecessor delivered more than adequate thrust from a little turbo-diesel V6. Like that engine, the new BlueTEC unit actually boasts more torque than the GL550's hefty V8: 398 pound-feet, at 1600-2400 rpm; vs. 391 at 2800-4800 for the hot rod model. And it's torque, not horsepower, that gets you going and pulls trailers up hills. (Properly equipped, the BlueTEC tows the same 7,500 pounds as the GL V8s.) If high-altitude driving is routine, it's worth noting the turbocharged diesel engine loses far less of its power than the normally aspirated gasoline engines as the air gets thinner.
And of course the BlueTEC delivers better fuel economy than the V8 models, with an EPA estimated 17 mpg city/23 mpg highway. With a 26.4-gallon tank that means a cruising range of 600 miles. For comparison, the GL450 rates 13/18 mpg city/highway; the GL550, 13/17.
A seven-speed automatic transmission helps keep all the GL-Class engines operating in the sweet part of a power band.
The four-wheel-drive system, called 4MATIC, features front, center and rear differentials. Quite sophisticated, 4MATIC is designed to maintain mobility even when only wheel has traction. In normal driving, the system distributes power equally to front and rear wheels. The system includes DSR, a sort of cruise control for regulating downhill speed, and Hill-Start Assist, which keeps the GL from rolling backward when launched after being stopped on an uphill slope. 4MATIC also adjusts anti-lock brake controls to provide quicker stops on slippery and unpaved surfaces, an important benefit many vehicles with ABS do not offer.
Airmatic is an air suspension system that uses air bladders instead of coil springs to adjust ride height by as much as three inches, as well as ride firmness and body control parameters, so the driver can select from comfort and more aggressively sporty settings. The system automatically lowers the vehicle to enhance handling and aerodynamic efficiency at speeds of 77 mph or higher. Adaptive Damping II, which provides electronic control and driver-selection of shock settings for the best combination of ride comfort and handling response, is standard on the 550, optional on the 450 and 320.
We did our driving on freeways in and out of San Francisco's airport and on roads through Napa Valley wine country. Steering feedback was consistent, brakes (14.7-inches in diameter on the front wheels and 13.0 inches on the rear) were responsive and consistently predictable and the GL offered nice balanced dynamic capabilities when hustled through the curves on the narrow, hilly roads that wind through the vine-covered hillsides. The 550's fat 21-inch tires contribute commendable grip, and like the majority of wide, low-profile tires, follow pavement grooves, give sharper impact sensations, and can not use tire chains.
The full-size Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUVs are larger than the mid-size M-Class. The GL provides more car-like dynamics than the traditional, full-size, body-on-frame SUVs from other automakers, yet can tow big trailers.
NewCarTestDrive.com contributor Larry Edsall filed this report from California's Napa Valley.
|Model Line Overview
|Model lineup:
|Mercedes-Benz GL320 BlueTEC ($59,075); GL450 ($60,075); GL550 ($82,175)
|210-hp 3.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6 turbodiesel; 335-hp 4.6-liter dohc 32-valve V8; 382-hp 5.5-liter dohc 32-valve V8
|7-speed automatic
|Safety equipment (standard):
|three-point safety belts for all seating positions, front airbags, side airbags for first two rows and curtain airbags for all three rows, active front head restraints, four-wheel electronic traction control, Electronic Stability Program, anti-lock brakes with Brake Assist Plus, LATCH tethers for child safety seats
|Safety equipment (optional):
|Parktronic, bi-xenon headlamps with active cornering, Distronic active cruise control, rear-view camera
|Basic warranty:
|4 years/50,000 miles
|Assembled in:
|Tuscaloosa, Alabama
|Specifications As Tested
|Model tested (MSPR):
|Mercedes-Benz GL550 ($82,175)
|Standard equipment:
|full leather trim, power and heated front seats, burl walnut interior trim, easy-fold second-row heated seat, power folding third-row seat, heated mirrors, three-zone climate control, bi-xenon headlamps with curve-following, infrared-reflective glass, power tilt/telescoping steering column with multi-function controls on steering wheel, navigation, rear-view camera, Parktronic, HomeLink, cruise control, 11-speaker audio with CD player and auxiliary jack for external devices, four reading lights, cup holders for each row, retractable cargo cover, rear stationary sunroof with shade, Keyless go
|Options as tested (MSPR):
|Rear-seat entertainment ($1,850), trailer hitch ($530)
|Destination charge:
|Gas guzzler tax:
|Price as tested (MSPR):
|four-wheel drive
|5.5-liter dohc 32-valve V8
|Horsepower (lb.-ft @ rpm):
|382 @ 6000
|Torque (lb.-ft @ rpm):
|391 @ 2800-4800
|7-speed automatic
|EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
|13/17 mpg
|121.1 in.
|200.6/76.4/72.4 in.
|Track, f/r:
|65.0/65.1 in.
|Turning circle:
|39.7 ft.
|Seating Capacity:
|Head/hip/leg room, f:
|40.1/NA/40.3 in.
|Head/hip/leg room, m:
|40.6/NA/39.5 in.
|Head/hip/leg room, r:
|38.2/NA/34.2 in.
|Cargo volume:
|83.3 cu. ft.
|Towing capacity:
|Suspension, f:
|independent, upper and lower control arms, air springs, gas-charged shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
|Suspension, r:
|independent, four-link, air springs, gas-charged shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
|Ground clearance:
|7.8 in.
|Curb weigth:
|5434 lbs.
|Brakes, f/r:
|vented disc/vented disc with ABS, ESP, traction control, Brake Assist
|Fuel capacity:
|26.4 gal.
|Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle. All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSPR) effective as of June 13, 2009.Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. N/A: Information not available or not applicable. Manufacturer Info Sources: 800-367-6372 - www.mbusa.com


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og cabins are as American as Fourth of July fireworks, baseball, and the bald eagle. Think of a pioneer and chances are you think of a log cabin: could Daniel Boone or Davy Crockett have lived in any other kind of house? Can you imagine the 1840 election--"Tippecanoe and Tyler, Too!"--without remembering the log-cabin-and-cider campaign? Would we be so impressed with Abe Lincoln if he had learned his letters under a crystal chandelier in a brick, Georgian-style house? Is it conceivable that Laura Ingalls Wilder's little house on the prairie was anything but a snug log structure? Assuredly, log cabins are enmeshed in American history, folklore, and myth.
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