text: Polk Audio LSi M 705 Floor-standing speaker (Mount Vernon Cherry) Zoom Sold individually A handsome addition to your living space Back (shown in Midnight Mahogany finish) Back (shown in Mount Vernon Cherry finish) Cutaway showing internal detail Polk's 5" X 7" Cassini Oval woofer Photos Videos Item #: 107LSI705C Review Summary 2 people say In Stock Free Crutchfield lifetime tech support Free Shipping Your price $1,499.99 each Available options: Mount Vernon Cherry-$1,499.99 Midnight Mahogany-$1,499.99 Add to cart + Add to wishlist Email me alerts for this product $1,199.99 Scratch & Dent Buy this item and earn up to 1500 Rewards points See more offers and ways to save Special Financing Available x By buying this product you'll earn up to 1500 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you'll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You'll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you'll get credit for the points either way). Sign up for a Crutchfield account Overview Details Staff Reviews Customer Reviews Q&A Articles & Videos Accessories Our take on the Polk Audio LSi M 705 by Kristen Schaub Floor-standing speakers still standing tall Sure, floor-standing tower speakers buck the industry trend toward smaller, visually inconspicuous speakers, but they're hard to beat if great sound is your primary goal. Tower speakers produce powerful sound with excellent bass, making them a great choice for serious music lovers and for folks who want high-impact home theater. High-quality sound that envelops and excites you Have you ever listened to your favorite song on the radio, and then heard it live and realized how much more detail and impact it carried? That's the feeling you'll get when you start listening to your music and movie soundtracks played through Polk's LSi M 705 floor-standing speaker. You'll hear a wide, deep soundstage with realistic imaging fleshed out in pinpoint detail, and anchored by effortlessly deep bass. It'll faithfully reproduce your most demanding audio sources from top to bottom, without any help from a separate subwoofer. Use a pair of LSi M 705s to create a high-end stereo music setup or as front speakers in a knock-out home theater system. Building upon the widely acclaimed LSi family of speakers, the new LSi M series incorporates the latest developments in speaker technology, fitted into a newly designed enclosure that's beautifully sculpted and luxuriously finished. Polk's Dynamic Sonic Engine: The speaker within a speaker An exploded view of the Dynamic Sonic Engine with the tweeter and midrange at the top of the speaker. The heart of the LSi M 705 is Polk's Dynamic Sonic Engine. Made up of a 3-1/4" midrange driver and a 1" ring radiator tweeter in its own acoustically sealed enclosure, this tightly spaced duo acts like a "mini-monitor." The precise alignment of the midrange and tweeter allows them to disperse sound over a wide, uniform area with excellent off-axis response in the critical 200 Hz to 2,000 Hz midrange. The ring radiator tweeter features several improvements from the version in the earlier LSi line. A slight reshaping of the tweeter's bullet-shaped phase plug allows it to move even farther out of the baffle, while a redesigned diaphragm has made the tweeter even more efficient. It even has its own tuned enclosure within the Dynamic Sonic Engine. These changes result in higher power handling, extended dynamic range, improved dispersion, and extended high-frequency response all the way up to 30,000 Hz! Advanced driver material for even more realistic sound The original LSi speakers featured a light, stiff mineral-filled polypropylene cone that was "puffed up" with injected air to form a honeycomb-like structure. The new super cell aerated polypropylene uses larger "puffed cells" to create a cone material that's thicker yet lighter than the original. It's used in both the midrange and midbass drivers, as well as both woofers, allowing them to move faster and with more efficiency. Dual woofers deliver smooth, effortless bass Low on the '705's front baffle you'll notice dual 5" x 7" woofers. The oval shape helps them produce tight low-frequency music and movie sounds while maintaining a narrow cabinet width. Plus, each woofer has its own PowerPort® a unique Polk design that positions specially designed "cones" at the mouth of the bass ports to direct moving air to eliminate bass-stealing turbulence. No turbulence means no wasted power, which means more efficient bass response. Four-way design for clear, low-distortion sound The LSi M 705 features a 4-way design, meaning that the tweeter handles only the highest of frequencies, the midrange handles the middle frequencies, the midbass handles the mid to low frequencies, and the woofers handle only the lowest frequencies. This separation allows each driver to perform within its optimum range, meaning you'll hear sound with absolute clarity and stunning impact. And this speaker uses proprietary Orth Crossovers, making it extremely efficient and easier for your receiver or amplifier to drive. Careful cabinet design with a stunning real wood veneer The '705 cabinet is made of heavily braced 3/4" thick MDF with an even thicker front baffle (1-1/4") to keep distortion to a minimum. Each driver has its own separate, non-parallel chamber to increase the efficiency of each driver and eliminate internal resonances and standing waves. Dual gold-plated binding posts let you bi-amp or bi-wire this speaker for even better performance. The magnetic grille easily snaps on and off, and it measures less than 1mm thick, so it won't interfere with the sound. And finally, the curved cabinet is finished with a furniture-grade, real-wood veneer that's hand-polished to achieve a gorgeous glow in your home. Achieve startling realism and seamless surround effects when you build a complete LSi M system. All LSi M models feature the same components and tuning, so you can create any combination of towers in the front of your room with a center channel speaker for crisp dialogue, and either bookshelf speakers or dedicated surround speakers in the back of your room for wraparound sound effects. Create a stunning LSi M system with an LSi M center channel speaker, bookshelf speakers, and tower speakers. Got wire? Most speakers don't include any. Learn about choosing and installing speaker wire at the Crutchfield Learning Center. Shop our selection of speaker wire. See more info on this item Highlights:frequency response 42-30,000 Hz (-3dB)handles 20-250 wattssensitivity 88 dB8-ohm impedance1" ring radiator tweeter3-1/4" super cell aerated polypropylene midrange5-1/4" super cell aerated polypropylene midbassdual 5" x 7" super cell aerated polypropylene woofersdual PowerPort® technology (for the woofers only) improves bass responsedual 5-way gold-plated binding posts allow bi-wiring or bi-ampinghand-rubbed lacquer finished real wood veneer8-5/16"W x 47"H x 14-3/8"Dbase measures 9-1/4"W x 15-3/4"Dweight: 78 lbs.warranty: 5 yearsOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs General Enclosure Sealed/Ported Finish Wood veneer Color Cherry Tweeter Ring radiator Tweeter Size (inches) 1 Midrange Size (inches) 3.25 Woofer Size (inches) 5 x 7 Woofer Composition Super cell aerated poly Woofer Surround Rubber Built-in Powered Sub No Video-Shielded No Connector Type Post Bi-amp Inputs Yes Parts Warranty 5 Years Labor Warranty 5 Years Specifications Power Range 20-250 Frequency Response 42-30k Hz Sensitivity 88 dB Impedance (Ohms) 8 Amplifier Power --- Height (inches) 47 Width (inches) 9-1/4 Depth (inches) 15-3/4 Weight 78 lbs Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Floorstanding loudspeaker (cherry) Magnetic grille (black) 4 Spiked feet (installed) 4 Rubber feet (installed) 5mm Allen wrench Owner's Manual CD-ROM Quick Start Guide "Read First" note Thank You letter Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Driver Technology Enclosure Design Connections Mounting Options Driver Technology Performance Objectives of the Polk Audio LSiM Series Loudspeakers: The LSiM series loudspeaker is Polk Audio's best high-performance loudspeaker. Polk Audio designed the LSiM series loudspeakers to create a sound that virtually transports you to the scene of the recorded performance. It was engineered & created with the following performance objectives in mind. Pleasing tonality, even during extended listening at performance levels. Crisp, lifelike impulses, transients & coherent detail without any unnatural ringing or decay. Natural reproduction of complex low frequency instruments & special effects. Uniform sonic representation within the listening area & immersive spatial impression. Reproduce concert/theater levels while maintaining linearity and accuracy. Compatibility with a wide array of electronics both past, present & future. Work as promised for many years of enjoyment (5 year parts & labor warranty). Dynamic Balance: Dynamic Balance is a proprietary Polk Audio technology using laser imaging to determine what combination of speaker materials create the least amount of resonance. Eliminating resonance in speakers results in a wide, smooth response, & low distortion. 4-Way Driver System: The Polk Audio LSiM series floor-standing loudspeaker employs a 4-way driver system for crisp, detailed highs; natural, lifelike midrange; accurate, dynamic midbass; & deep, rich bass. The floor-standing loudspeaker houses a 1" Dynamic Balance Enhanced Ring Radiator Tweeter, a 3.25" Dynamic Balance Super Cell Aerated Polypropylene cone midrange driver, a 5.25" Dynamic Balance Super Cell Aerated Polypropylene cone midbass woofer, & two 5"x7" Dynamic Balance Cassini Oval subwoofer drivers. Enhanced Ring Radiator Tweeter: The ring radiator tweeter was a vital element in the success of Polk Audio's original LSi Series. Polk Audio engineers have made some nuanced improvements in the design of this tweeter. First, they reshaped the tweeter's bullet-shaped phase plug, allowing it to move farther out of the baffle, improving dispersion and eliminating horn-loading. Next, they opened up the tweeter's face-plate, then redesigned the tweeter's diaphragm roll to make it more efficient and improve dispersion even more. Finally, they gave the new ring radiator tweeter its own tuned enclosure (Dynamic Sonic Engine). This new ring radiator tweeter boasts higher power handling, extended dynamic range, improved dispersion and extended top-end response. Super Cell Aerated Polypropylene (APP) Cone Woofer: If the perfect cone material is lightweight (for faster, more efficient action) and stiff (for less distortion-causing flex), with enough internal damping to suppress and offset any limitations of its lightweight stiffness, then the Super Cell APP Cone Material is about as perfect as cone material gets. Aerated Polypropylene (APP) is a mineral-filled polypropylene material that's been "puffed up" with injected air to form a honey-comb structure. Polk Audio's original APP cone approached the ideal balance of lightweight stiffness with high damping, along with good resistance to moisture, UV and temperature extremes. Next generation LSiM series loudspeakers employ Polk Audio's next generation of APP Super Cell. In Super Cell APP, the "puffed cells" are larger, for a thicker cone material that actually has less mass than the original APP material. Super Cell APP has larger cells, for lighter weight and more inherent damping, plus uncompromised stiffness, for unsurpassed transient response and resonance suppression. Cassini Oval Subwoofer Drivers: The Polk Audio LSiM series floor-standing loudspeaker uses dual Cassini oval subwoofer drivers. The Oval woofer shape increases surface area for deeper, more musical low-frequency response, while allowing for a narrower baffle design. The overhung voice coil design allows larger excursions & higher power handling. As a result, the bass response is deep & blending is smooth. Butyl Rubber Surrounds: Durable, soft, injection-molded butyl rubber surrounds are tuned to absorb and suppress unwanted cone resonances. Polk Audio's butyl rubber material is impervious to UV, extreme temps & humidity, for a lifetime of smooth, reliable sound. Enhanced Voice Coils: Allowing lots of movement in a limited space, ELM Voice Coils power the LSiM series speaker's mid-range & mid-woofer drivers to extend their higher-frequency response with much less impedance. The LSiM subwoofer drivers use Overhung Voice Coils, which allow the larger excursions and greater power handling necessary for big subwoofer performance. Cast Aluminum Baskets: These lightweight, cast aluminum baskets provide a rigid structure for precise alignment of the speaker's active parts, for flat response & low distortion, with no mechanical resonances or ringing. The open design provides ample venting for unobstructed linear movement. Orth Crossovers: The Polk Audio LSiM series floor-standing speaker employs proprietary engineering, designed and patented by Polk Audio to maintain a lower order crossover design & increase power handling. Orth Crossovers feature Mylar/polypropylene capacitors for sparkling highs & Air Core Inductors for superior transparency. Notch Filters and sophisticated Zobel circuits smooth the impedance curve of the system for more efficiency & better high frequency response. Tweeter/Midrange Crossover: 2.8 kHz, 18 dB/oct Midrange/Midbass Crossover: 280 Hz, 12 dB/oct Midbass/Subwoofer Crossover: 100 Hz, 12 dB/oct Timbre-Match Series: You can achieve incredible realism & seamless surround effects when you build a complete Polk Audio LSiM series speaker system. All LSiM series speaker models feature the same components & tuning for perfect timbre-matching. Frequency Response Note: The overall frequency response is 22Hz to 40kHz & the -3dB frequency response is 42Hz to 30kHz. Enclosure Design Real Wood Veneer: The Polk Audio LSiM loudspeaker is finished in a real, natural, furniture-grade wood veneer. MDF Enclosure: The enclosure is an integral part of the sound design of the Polk Audio LSiM series loudspeaker. All LSiM cabinets are made of .75" MDF, with wide-radius baffles of robust 1.25" MDF. Substantial internal bracing (each driver has its own separate non-parallel chamber) increases efficiency and banishes internal resonances & standing waves, for high power handling and incredible smoothness. Wide-radius baffles, along with zero-diffraction magnetic grilles, help stabilize imaging for a very wide, well-defined soundstage. Dynamic Sonic Engine (DSE): At the heart of the Polk Audio LSiM series floor-standing loudspeaker is an enclosure-within-the-enclosure design (known as the Dynamic Sonic Engine) that houses the mid-range driver & the ring radiator tweeter. Molded into one rigid piece, the DSE enclosure tapers to a "turbine" that reduces back-wave reflections. The DSE combines its two speakers in an aligned, optimized array for wide, uniform dispersion in the critical 200Hz-2kHz midrange, improving transient response. The combination delivers exact timbre-matching, improved high-frequency dispersion and greater horizontal off-axis response. Note: The ring radiator tweeter, midrange driver, & midbass woofer are housed in a separate internal sealed enclosure from the ported enclosure which houses the two oval subwoofer drivers. PowerPort Bass Venting: PowerPort Bass Venting is a Patented Polk Audio technology that uses a specially designed "cone" at the mouth of the bass port to direct moving air as it exits the port. Air moving out of a bass port creates turbulence, which can result in boomy distortion & "port noise", especially at high volume. This distortion can cause bass output losses up to 3dB, wasting lots of amp power. To eliminate bass-stealing turbulence at the mouth of the port, Polk Audio engineers designed the PowerPort. It's unique shape promotes "laminar" airflow even in short tube ports by mimicking the properties of longer, flared port openings. No turbulence means no wasted power, which means more efficient bass response. Zero-Diffraction Magnetic Grille: The super thin (1mm), zero-diffraction grille has no measurable effect on the speaker's response. Completely unobtrusive, stylishly sheer; the grille locks into place magnetically. Connections Dual Gold-Plated Binding Posts: The floor-standing loudspeaker has two sets of gold-plated binding posts connected by wire-jumpers. The gold-plated binding posts will accept bare wire (16-12 AWG), pin connectors, spade connectors, & banana plugs (single only). Bi-Wiring/Bi-Amping: Using the dual posts, you can bi-wire or bi-amp the speaker. Bi-wiring or bi-amping the speaker provides improved bass & treble performance. If you decide to bi-wire or bi-amp, you must remove the jumpers between the terminal posts (failure to do this could result in damage to your amplifier and loudspeakers). Bi-Wiring: Bi-wiring can provide noticeable improvements in the overall transparency of your loudspeakers. Run separate speaker wires to the low & high frequency drivers from a single amplifier (the upper set of binding posts are for the high frequency drivers; the lower set of binding posts are for the low frequency drivers). Bi-Amping: Bi-amping allows you to use separate amplifiers for the high & low frequency sections of your loudspeaker for greater dynamic range & lower distortion. We recommend that your separate amplifiers have identical gain to preserve the speaker's voicing balance. Color-Coded: The floor-standing speaker's binding posts are color-coded (red/black) for easy identification between positive & negative. Mounting Options Placement: To enjoy the most realistic stereo image and lifelike sound, place the floor-standing speakers so that an equilateral triangle is created between the speakers & your favorite listening position. Angle the speakers toward the middle as necessary in order to support a more solid center image. Experiment with the distance between your speakers & both the back/side walls. You'll experience some bass boost with the speakers located closer to walls. Rubber Feet & Adjustable Floor Spikes: Rubber feet & adjustable floor spikes are included with the LSiM floor-standing loudspeakers to anchor & stabilize the speaker on any type of floor (carpet, tile, or hardwood). Spiked Feet: The floor-standing speaker includes 4 pre-installed adjustable spiked feet. These adjustable spiked feet allow you to tilt the speaker backwards or forward a tiny bit in order to optimize your listening area. Most floor-standing speakers are adjustable only from the bottom of the base & require you to tip the speaker over using two hands to access the floor spikes. The LSiM floor spikes are adjustable from the top of the base using the included 5mm hex (Allen) wrench. Rubber Feet: The floor-standing speaker's 4 pre-installed adjustable spiked feet come covered with rubber protection tips to protect your hardwood or tile floor. These rubber tips are removable. Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Anatomy of Polk LSi M Speakers Anatomy of Polk LSi M Speakers by Dave Bar We dissect the Polk Audio LSi M 705 floor-standing speaker to find out what makes it sound good. Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $500 rewards card Polk Audio LSi M 705 Reviews Average Customer Review: 2 people say: Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. 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Submit the URL of your YouTube™ video review or product demonstration. e.g., "http://www.youtube.com/v/o79TWHh598U" 500 characters left Pros 500 characters left Cons * Agree to Terms By checking this box you agree your review becomes the property of Crutchfield, that you are over 18 years of age, that you own or have owned this product, and that you are located within the United States or its territories. Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) 4 out of 5 Good value for money Written By Pramit, New York City on Friday, July 18, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Impressive speakers with good imaging. I recently replaced my Polk's TSi400 speakers with a pair of cheery colored LSi 705s. First impressions: these speakers are heavy and came well packed. These speakers are not your typical boxy-looking floorstanding speakers. They are beautiful to look at with a real beautiful glossy finish with rounded corners. Pros: 1. Clarity: I could hear sounds on soundtracks that I didn't hear on the Tsi400s. These speakers have a good frequency range and it shows. I stream Spotify through my receiver and the sound is crisp with good separation of the various components in the soundtracks. 2. Good bass: You really don't need a subwoofer with these speakers since they already come with built-in subwoofers. Cons: A word of caution: As expected these speakers are power hungry. I use a Onkyo receiver, where as you really need a dedicated amplifier to properly power these Polkies! I am hoping to get an integrated amp for a two-channel setup and perhaps that will make these speakers come alive. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Pure Sound Written By JWC, Springfield, MA on Saturday, October 13, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I am a stereo music lover, and after 20 years of enjoying my ADS M12 tower speakers I decided it was time to upgrade to the latest technology. Dolly at Crutchfield was a great help, and I decided to buy a pair of the Polk LSi M 705 towers. They arrived within a couple of days, and despite being deceivingly thin when viewed from the front due to their oval woofers, these speakers perform! I play jazz, rock, and classical, and I enjoy them all LOUD. The Polks deliver huge performance, unwavering clarity, pair beautifully with my NAD 375BEE integrated amp and my Martin Logan Depth sub -- which I cross over at 30-35 Hz because the 705s get down to everything else effortlessly. Dolly was right; for pure listening pleasure and uncompromising quality, Polk is the best value out there today. Pros: Clarity, power handling, accuracy, wide sound stage, true full audio range reproduction. Cons: Mahogany is so black they might as well be painted versus real wood veneer. Packaging is very complex and it's almost impossible to keep from breaking and damaging the boxes and foam due to their packaging configuration. Luckily, that also makes them UPS-proof! 25 out of 26 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No Add accessories for the Polk Audio LSi M 705 Add Accessories You'll need speaker wire to connect your speakers to your amp or receiver. No wire is included with this speaker. See all categories & accessories You'll need speaker wire to connect your speakers to your amp or receiver. No wire is included with this speaker. Speaker Wire with Connectors Add connectors to your bulk speaker wire for a neater, easier, and more reliable installation. Connectors & Clamps Cut your speaker wire to the exact length you need. Speaker Wire without Connectors The center channel reproduces most movie dialogue and more than 50% of the soundtrack information. You'll want a speaker that is voice-matched to your main speakers. Center Channel Speakers Complete your home theater speaker system with voice-matched surround speakers. Surround (Rear) Speakers A powered sub delivers high-energy bass to bring your music and movie soundtracks to life. Powered Subwoofers Bookshelf speakers make great surround speakers. Finish off your system with a pair of voice-matched speakers for the rear of your home theater. 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SALISBURY — The deadline has come and gone for a Connecticut company to repay $400,000 in federal grant money used for a failed air quality project at a Salisbury truck stop.
CabAire removed 25 truck stop electrification towers at the former Derrick Travel Plaza on Peeler Road just two years into a seven-year agreement. According to the company's contract with Centralina Council of Governments, which landed federal funds for the project, the company had to pay back the money within 90 days after the towers were removed.
That hasn't happened.
"This is very disappointing," Phil Conrad, executive director for the Cabarrus-Rowan Metropolitan Planning Organization, wrote in an email to Centralina. "I'm not sure what could or should happen, but the fact that over $400,000 in taxpayer investment is gone before the end of a two-year window seems almost fraudulent."
The Cabarrus-Rowan MPO, which funneled the grant funds to the project, delayed several other local air quality projects in favor of the truck stop towers. The project made up 60 percent of Rowan and Cabarrus counties' federal Congestion Mitigation for Air Quality funding in 2006.
"It was by far the most expensive project in our first round of funding to the Cabarrus-Rowan MPO area," Conrad said. "We absolutely need some kind of recourse for the citizens of Rowan County."
The project was one of the biggest initiatives focused on improving air quality in Rowan County. And one of the most expensive.
"That would have gone a long way to building sidewalks and bike lanes and some magnificent projects here in Salisbury," Conrad said.
Centralina has been discussing repayment with CabAire, which says it was forced to remove the towers in 2012 when the owners of Derrick's sold the truck stop to Love's Travel Stops.
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Frank said he was unable to contest the sprint at the end of the 179.5 kilometer race that comprised four laps of a circuit that included a 13 km climb. "It was really fast the last lap on the climb," he said. " I think everyone was tired and with the rain it was really quite dangerous. I was feeling quite good today, especially on the climbs but I was a bit too far back to get a good sprint." The BMC Racing Team did a fair amount of chasing to bring back a five-rider breakaway that enjoyed a nine-minute lead early on. BMC Racing Team Assistant Director Max Sciandri said the hope was to set up Greg Van Avermaet for the uphill sprint. "We felt that we had a good chance to see him up there in a smaller group of 40 or 50," Sciandri said. "The group of 40 or 50 was there, but without Greg. Unfortunately, he and Alessandro Ballan lost contact in the last kilometer." Moreno Moser (Liquigas-Cannondale) took the win while Frank finished in the same time. Van Avermaet (43rd) and Ballan (48th) finished 1:13 behind.


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Reading physorg.com, I came across this story about miniaturizing antennas for smaller wireless devices. Apparently, the size of the antenna often limits the size of the wireless device – so let's make those antennas smaller. The article is about a group from the University of Michigan who achieves this by using a hemispherical substrate with a spiraling antenna taking advantage of the volume that the hemisphere provides.
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"The U.S. is now a major exporting country for dairy products and the world has essentially settled on 400,000 as the appropriate regulatory threshold for somatic cell counts in milk," states Jonker. "And so, the U.S. is now an outlier in the global marketplace."
Having SCC at the present national level of 750,000 has presented problems when it comes time to market milk.
International competitors have sometimes pointed out to buyers that U.S. SCC standards aren't as tight as those of other suppliers, just to gain a competitive advantage, adds Alan Levitt, vice-president of communications for the U.S. Dairy Export Council.
With the SCC at current standards it presents a headache for producers and cooperatives that plan to export any of their products.
According to Jonker, it becomes more complicated and resource-intensive to obtain certification through the USDA, so that dairymen can meet the required attestations on export certificates for milk meeting the 400,000 limit.
It is short-sighted not to meet your potential customers' requirements of 400,000, Naerebout says. "It's important for us to recognize that we're an international market, so you have to go to what the customers in that international market want."
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"By eliminating these irritants from your diet, you reduce the inflammation action on the neck of the bladder," Krisiloff explains. He concedes that many urologists don't believe this treatment works, but many of his patients see a remarkable difference in four to six weeks. An added bonus he's been finding is that this dietary change has also improved conditions for his patients who also suffer from irritable bowel, esophageal reflux (GERD), prostatitis, and even bedwetting among children.
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Release: 02/09/2013
Wilmington, NC – Senior guard Stevie Mejia had 18 points to lead all scorers as the Hofstra Men's Basketball team ended a pair of losing skids in defeating UNCW, 65-56, on Saturday afternoon at Trask Coliseum.
The win ended a seven-game losing skid overall for the Pride and also put to bed a 16-game road losing streak dating back to last season.
Hofstra improved to 6-18 overall and 3-8 in Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play with the win. UNCW falls to 9-15 and 3-8 with the loss.
The Pride got several outstanding performances in the contest as redshirt freshman forward Jordan Allen was stellar on defense with an astounding seven steals to go along with six points.
Senior forward David Imes added eight points and nine rebounds, while junior forward Stephen Nwaukoni had 12 points and 10 rebounds (third double-double of the season) for the Pride.
The loss also avenged a loss to the Seahawks earlier this season as UNCW defeated the Pride, 57-51, back on January 26 in Hempstead.
Hofstra went into the halftime break trailing by ten as 13 first half turnovers by the Pride led to 13 UNCW points. The Seahawks took the double digit advantage despite a solid first half from Mejia, who led all scorers in the opening stanza with 10 points.
Back-to-back buckets from Mejia and sophomore guard Taran Buie at the 7:33 and 7:11 mark of the first half allowed the Pride to closed to within three, 20-17, but UNCW answered with a sustained run of its own. Cedrick Williams hit a jumper with 6:45 showing on the clock and that basket started an 11-4 half-closing run for the Seahawks, including a three-pointer from Tanner Milson with 58 seconds left in the half.
UNCW would push its lead to 12, 33-21, with just under a minute elapsed in the second half before Hofstra began to mount its comeback.
The Pride would put together a 14-2 scoring run over five-minute period to knot the score at 35 following a jumper from Nwaukoni. During the run Hofstra actually scored 10 straight points at one point, with Nwaukoni leading the way during the spurt with six points.
The tie score marked the first time the game was tied since it was nine-all with 14:39 left in the first half.
Hofstra would complete the rally and take a 40-39 lead at the 11:48 mark on a three-pointer from senior guard Matt Grogan.
Sophomore forward Moussa Kone would key a run that would allow the Pride to take its largest lead of the game to that point, 49-46, with less than eight minutes left in regulation. Kone had the last two buckets during a quick 4-0 run that gave Hofstra the three-point advantage heading into the under-eight minute media timeout.
Right after the timeout Hofstra would extend its lead to six points as Mejia calmly drained a three-pointer from in front of the Hofstra bench. The Pride would then hold a 52-46 lead with 7:54 left at the conclusion of Hofstra's seven straight points.
A three-pointer from Buie would be the clincher for Hofstra as he drained one from the top of the key with 2:24 showing on the clock to push the lead to 57-48. Imes would then add a jumper in the paint with 2:02 left as Hofstra took a double-digit lead, 59-48.
Buie added 10 points for the Pride, who outrebounded UNCW 41-33 in the contest.
UNCW was led by 13 points each from Keith Rendleman and Cedrick Williams. Rendleman also added 10 rebounds.
Hofstra returns to action on Wednesday, February 13 when it continues its southern swing of the conference with a 7 p.m. game at Georgia State.


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Greg Van Avermaet will line up Sunday to defend his title at Paris-Tours, surrounded by a BMC Racing Team roster that has helped deliver a pair of recent podium finishes.
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Van Avermaet said the lingering effects of the cold and rainy edition of Il Lombardia last Saturday kept him from starting Binche-Tournai-Binche on Tuesday – a race that teammate Adam Blythe won. But the runner-up at GP de Québec and GP de Wallonie said he is feeling better as he trains for the 235.5-kilometer race. "I'm recovering well from my sickness," Van Avermaet said. "I went out Wednesday for a few hours and felt much better than I did Monday and Tuesday. But I still don't have the same power in my legs yet." BMC Racing Team Assistant Director Rik Verbrugghe said adding Van Avermaet and Alessandro Ballan to the line-up of Brent Bookwalter, Yannick Eijssen, Manuel Quinziato, Michael Schär and Larry Warbasse – one that helped Blythe earn his win at Binche and a runner-up at Circuit Franco-Belge last week – provides a number of opportunities. "We'll have a real offensive team with Alessandro and Greg, who can both do something good in the final," he said. "And if it comes down to a real field sprint, we have Adam."
BMC Racing Team Paris-Tours Roster (Oct. 7):
Alessandro Ballan (ITA), Adam Blythe (GBR), Brent Bookwalter (USA), Yannick Eijssen (BEL), Manuel Quinziato (ITA), Michael Schär (SUI), Greg Van Avermaet (BEL), Larry Warbasse (USA).
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Rik Verbrugghe (BEL)
Giovanni Ruffini (ITA)
Bus Driver: Filip Sercu (BEL). Mechanics: Nick Mondelaers (BEL), Ian Sherburne (USA). Soigneurs: Chris De Vos (BEL), Dirk Leenaert (BEL), Anthony Pauwels (BEL).


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Types of Aid
Listed below are some of the most common types of aid awarded to students at Kent State Stark:
Federal Pell Grant
Pell Grant eligibility is based on financial need according to a formula that is determined by the Department of Education.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
The SEOG is a campus-based aid program with limited funding. This grant is intended for undergraduates with exceptional financial need.
Academic Competitiveness Grant
To be eligible, students must be a US citizen and Pell recipient. Completion of rigorous secondary school program will be verified. An Academic Competitiveness Grant provides $750 for the first year of study and $1,300 for the second year.
Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG)
The OCOG is for an undergraduate Ohio resident first-time freshman. Prior post-secondary students will be considered first-time students. Eligibility is based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Student Loans
Federal Direct Student Loans
All students who meet the federal requirements are eligible for a Direct Loan. The lender for the Direct Loan program is the United States Department of Education.
Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
This loan is based on financial need. The federal government pays the interest and the principle is deferred on the loan as long as you are enrolled at least half-time. Repayment begins six months after you graduate, leave school or drop below half-time status.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
This loan is not based on financial need and you are responsible for the interest while in school. Repayment begins six months after you graduate, leave school or drop below half-time status.
- Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
The PLUS loan is for parents of dependent students who wish to borrow aid to cover the cost of their child's education.
Federal Perkins Loan or Federal Nursing Loan
This is a campus-based loan program for both undergraduate and graduate students with exceptional financial need. Repayment is made to the school beginning nine months after you graduate, leave school or drop below half-time status.
Student Employment
Federal Work-Study
Undergraduate students may be eligible for this program based on financial need. Eligible students work campus jobs and earn a paycheck that can be applied to financial expenses.


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A general view taken on August 3, 2012 shows an abandoned training pool for athletes in the Olympic Village left behind after the 2004 Games. (Angelos Tzortzinis/AFP/Getty Images)
As the 2014 Winter Olympics get underway in Sochi, athletes and spectators are getting a first-hand look at venues constructed for the Games, such as the Iceberg Skating Palace and the RusSki Gorki Ski Jumping Center. While there are many former Olympic cities that have successfully weathered the social and economic effects of this kind of rapid urban transformation long after the Olympic flames have been extinguished, a number of former host cities are left with decaying and crumbling buildings, originally built (in most cases, in a relatively short amount of time) for the Olympic Games but are now ravaged by extreme weather and neglect. The same holds true of various sports arenas and stadiums around the U.S., which are often built during a city's most prosperous times and then left to fall into disrepair after damaging weather events or a loss of funding.
"As structures deteriorate, rainfall entering buildings can cause extensive water damage, including significant flooding," according to Weather.com Meteorologist Christopher Dolce. In addition to rain, freeze and thaw cycles also cause the buildings to crack and crumble, and strong winds can peel away at roofing and siding, he explained.
As many as 21 of the 22 of the Olympic venues Greece built for the 2004 Summer Games in Athens (at great expense) lay abandoned or rarely used. They have been the focus of public anger as the country struggles through recession and a debt crisis that has seen a surge in poverty and unemployment in recent years, the Associated Press reported in 2012. All that remains in the dried-out field and venue used for softball (a sport unknown in Greece), for example, is the occasional weed, according to the AP. A bridge built to take thousands from the yachting complex to the baseball stadium, has been closed, the stairs piled high with waste concrete, according to the Daily Mail. Galatsi Hall, which hosted the table tennis and rhythmic gymnastics events, is now fenced and abandoned, despite plans to convert the building into a shopping mall, according to National Geographic. These once-magnificent stadiums are now the remnants of an "Olympic legacy" that many Greeks would rather forget.
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Heart Valve Disease
What Are the Symptoms of Heart Valve Disease?
Symptoms of heart valve disease can include:
- Shortness of breath and/or difficulty catching your breath. You may notice this most when you are active (doing your normal daily activities) or when you lie down flat in bed. You may need to sleep propped up on a few pillows to breathe easier.
- Weakness or dizziness. You may feel too weak to carry out your normal daily activities. Dizziness can also occur, and in some cases, passing out may be a symptom.
- Discomfort in your chest. You may feel a pressure or weight in your chest with activity or when going out in cold air.
- Palpitations. This may feel like a rapid heart rhythm, irregular heartbeat, skipped beats, or a flip-flop feeling in your chest.
- Swelling of your ankles, feet, or abdomen. This is called edema. Swelling in your belly may cause you to feel bloated.
- Rapid weight gain. A weight gain of two or three pounds in one day is possible.
Symptoms of heart valve disease do not always relate to the seriousness of your condition. You may have no symptoms at all and have severe valve disease, requiring prompt treatment. Or, as with mitral valve prolapse, you may have noticeable symptoms, yet tests may show the valve leak is not significant.
How Are Heart Valve Diseases Diagnosed?
Your heart doctor can tell if you have heart valve disease by talking to you about symptoms, performing a physical exam, and performing other tests.
During a physical exam, the doctor will listen to your heart to hear sounds the heart makes as the valves open and close. A murmur is a swishing sound made by blood flowing through a stenotic or leaky valve. A doctor can also tell if the heart is enlarged or if your heart rhythm is irregular.
The doctor will listen to the lungs to hear if you are retaining fluid there, which shows the heart is not able to pump as well as it should.
By examining your body, the doctor can find clues about circulation and the functioning of other organs.
After the physical exam, the doctor may order diagnostic tests. These may include:
- Echocardiography
- Transesophageal echocardiography
- Cardiac catheterization (also called an angiogram)
By conducting some or all of these tests over time, your doctor can also see the progress of valve disease. This will help him or her make decisions about treatment.
How Is Heart Valve Disease Treated?
Heart valve disease treatment depends on the type and severity of disease. There are three goals of treatment for heart valve disease: protecting your valve from further damage; lessening symptoms; and repairing or replacing valves.
Protecting your valve from further damage. If you have valve disease, you are at higher risk for developing endocarditis, a serious condition. People who have had their valve surgically repaired or replaced are also at higher risk for endocarditis.
To protect yourself:
- Tell your doctors and dentist you have heart valve disease. You may want to carry an identification card with this information. The American Heart Association website has a bacterial endocarditis wallet card that you may download; or call your local American Heart Association office or the national office at 1-800-AHA-USA1.
- Call your doctor if you have symptoms of an infection (sore throat, general body aches, fever).
- Take good care of your teeth and gums to prevent infections. See your dentist for regular visits.
- Your doctor may recommend that you take antibiotics before you undergo any procedure that may cause bleeding, such as any dental work (even a basic teeth cleaning), invasive tests (any test that may involve blood or bleeding), and most major or minor surgery. The recommendations for which procedures and which types of valve disease need antibiotics have recently changed, so make sure to ask your doctor about the latest recommendations.
Medications. You may be prescribed medications to treat your symptoms and to lessen the chance of further valve damage. Some drugs may be stopped after you have had heart valve surgery to correct the problem. Other medications may need to be taken all your life. Common heart disease drugs may include:


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