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OverviewAccounting Research studies how properties of accounting measures and institutions impact how investors determine the value of claims to firms in financial markets (valuation), affect the usefulness for corporate control and managerial performance evaluation (governance) and how they impact how firms allocate their resources and make financial decisions (real effects). The main goal of the accounting doctoral program is to train students to do high-quality research in any of these areas. To achieve this goal, the Ph.D. students are required to take courses in economics, statistics, econometrics, and accounting theory, and to write research papers examining important and relevant issues pertaining to Accounting.
RequirementsFor doctoral students who have chosen accounting as their area, the Ph.D. degree requirements are as follows: 1. Complete a review course in Quantitative Methods in the summer before the beginning of the first semester. 2. During the student's first two years, he or she must take a minimum of four doctoral-level courses per semester. The chosen courses must be approved by the area faculty advisor. 3. The student is expected to attend all research seminars organized in the accounting area during the student's tenure in the Ph.D. program. 4. During the second and third years, the student must formally register for the accounting research seminar and attend presentations of faculty members from other business schools that visit JGS to present their research. The student must write a short summary and critical comments on two papers presented in the research seminar during the semester. These reviews should be submitted to the area advisor and will be graded by a subset of area faculty for a Pass/Fail grade. 5. Students must successfully complete the summer research paper requirements during the first two years. This requires working with an accounting faculty member during summer, getting the faculty member's approval of the resulting paper, and then presenting the paper at an accounting research seminar no later than the spring semester of the following academic year. 6. Students must successfully pass a comprehensive exam administered by the accounting faculty at the end of the second year. The exam will be jointly administered and graded by accounting faculty, under the supervision of the accounting area advisor. The exam is focused on the coursework taken in accounting and also measures the student's knowledge of the area as a whole. A successful performance in the exam will demonstrate the student's competency in accounting and provide the foundation from which he or she begins the research that will form the basis of the dissertation. 7. Students are expected to successfully defend their dissertation proposal by the end of the third year.8. Complete and defend dissertation within a maximum of 7 years from the time of matriculation.
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Year 1 (Spring)ECON 508 Microeconomics II ECON 510 Econometrics I MGMT 9xx Analytical Research Workshop in Statistical Computing and Research Elective
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Is there a rough formula that can be used for determining the temperature/conditions in the Huntington Ravine gullies and Alpine Garden, when knowing the summit conditions?
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Decorating with Feathers: Ideas & Inspirations
You know what I'm really feeling for interiors right now? Feathers. If thinking of feathers in interior design immediately conjures up for you images of tacky lampshades, perhaps some of these tasteful feathered decorations are just the thing to change your mind.
To me the appeal of feathers is obvious -- they're delicate and pretty, and their organic quality brings warmth and interest to a room. And although decorating with feathers isn't a new idea, using a bunch of them layered together (as in the pillows and shades you see here) creates a fascinating texture that feels very now. Whether you're looking to embrace this trend in a big way or in a very small way, here are some fun feathered ideas.
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1. Feathered decor is particularly lovely on a textured tabletop from Kara Rosenlund via At Home in Love.
2. A fun (and easily executed!) idea for using feathers from Spell & The Gypsy.
3. This. pillow. is. fabulous. And it has a neat story, too -- blogger Patricia Sund of Parrot Nation creates these from naturally shed feathers people send her, and then donates them to auctions to raise money for parrot rescue.
4. This feather wall is in a baby's room, but I think it would be equally lovely for grown-ups. DIY from Land of Nod.
5. Glam up a boring ceiling fixture with feathers! I can't decide if this DIY from love Maegan is the perfect amount of dark drama, or a little over the top. Either way, I love it.
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6. This pillow. Love, want, need. A good alternative if you don't have a reliable source of parrot feathers. $420.00 from Bloom. Comes in emerald and black, but clearly the green one is better.
7. These feather pens from Design*Sponge are so pretty. And even if you're not in the market for a pen, the DIY includes instructions for dyeing feathers in the colors of your choice -- you can then use them for any of the other projects featured here.
8. A feather mobile from 100 Layer Cake.
9. For those without a reliable source of parrot feathers and also without $420, this neon feathers pillowcase is only $40 from Maybe Sparrow on Etsy.
10. Feathered pendant lamps by Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz.
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11. Another feather pillow, this one from Jayson Home.
12. How much do I love these black and gold feathers? Arranged in a vase, they're like flowers but more permanent. Black and gold feathers, approx. $1.62 ea, from Gwen de la Haye on Etsy.
13. I love the delicacy of these watercolor feathers -- you could almost imagine that you could reach out and touch them. Watercolor feathers print, $35.00 from Amber Alexander on Etsy.
14. Searching for pretty feathers for your various DIYs? These guinea fowl feathers are only $2.49 on Etsy, and the Feather Craft Shop has plenty of other styles and colors to choose from.
15. Feather pendant from Rockett St. George, approx. $227.
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Beautiful, but feathers on a plate? I can't have been the only one to hear "put that feather down, they carry disease" when I was a kid.
Must agree. My first thought was I really hope those feathers are fake.
It's illegal to own the feathers of certian wild birds in the US. Fish and Game can confiscate them or anything made from them -- I know of artists at craft fairs whose products were taken because they used feathers they found on the ground.
That said, and since I never invite Fish and Game officials into my house, I have a small collection of feathers I found on the ground in a Japanese bowl filled with small zebra shells (from a shell shop). The shells are pretty in and of themselves and are small, so they hold the feathers upright like flower stems or something.
I am very allergic to all feathers and down :( boooo.
I'm glad I'm not the only one concerned about feathers on a plate. It looks gorgeous, but the germaphobe in me just can't get past it. Even if they were fake. Even if they were real and had been "cleaned" thoroughly.
Really a beautiful idea. And I love the kraft tape used for the name.
I've cleaned my fair share of game birds: dove, quail, turkey, pheasant. So please, no feathers on my dinner plate, or the table for that matter. No.
I'm gonna go ahead and agree with most of everyone else here. It looks pretty I immediately thought Feathers on a plate? Disgusting!!!
Children reared in farmyards are more robust and healthy than city children wrapped in cotton wool - the normal things of nature are not a hostile environment, they are part of life! Just saying...
Gorgeous table settings but I agree - when I saw the feathers I was thinking oh no ... yuck.
I wouldn't eat from a plate decorated with real feathers...
No, you've got it backwards, it's the country/farm raised children who were appropriately tought from a young age that the feathers your mom just ripped out of the Thanksgiving turkey are dirty so wash your hands after you play with them and don't use them to decorate your freaking dinner plate. Pretty simple.
Good ignorance though, enjoy your ensuing comment flames.
Tricia - I guess I'm a soft city kid for not wanting something on my plate that has at one (maybe very recent) stage been seething with avian mites? I hope you happily eat hairs you find on your food in restaurants, after all they're likely to be physically cleaner than a bird feather.
It's not some over-sanatized anti-biotic fear, it's actually really quite nasty.
gross on the plate
Even healthy feathers are crawling with mites. As a biologist, I would never put this on a plate ... And I stopped being afraid of germs years ago, I just own a microscope ;)
Besides that, when I see the feather lamp, I just think dust central :D even if it is beautiful.
Yeah, count me in the non-feather licking crowd.
Tricia rose, people who understand and respect their environment, whatever it is, are more likely to be robust.
Old Arab expression: trust in God and tie up your camel!
Then wash your hands. (I added that last bit).
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Video released Wednesday by the Bartow County Sheriff's Office shows the teenager standing in a parking space at the retailer as a 2007 Lexus SUV driven by Angie Cornett approaches. In the video, the SUV stops briefly before accelerating into the space, striking the girl in the right leg. Photos released by BCSO show black "road grime" in line with the SUV's tires on the girl's pants.
"From watching the video, it's obvious that the pedestrian was standing there and the vehicle lurched forward and [the pedestrian had] to move out of the way very quickly," BCSO Public Information Officer Sgt. Jonathan Rogers said during Wednesday's press conference.
Rogers said the video is not clear on the impact or how the girl was struck.
According to the incident report, the complainant was standing in a parking spot in the Wal-Mart parking lot, saving the space for her brother. The complainant was standing in the parking space when Cornett drove down the aisle and attempted to enter the space occupied by the complainant.
When the complainant refused to leave the parking space, Cornett allegedly accelerated and struck the complainant with the front passenger tire of the vehicle Cornett was driving. Cornett denied striking the victim at the scene.
The deputy on scene stated in the report, "From observing the video and the marks on [complainant's] leg, it was evident that the Lexus being driven by Angela was used with such velocity that it obviously endangered the bodily safety of [complainant]. Angela consciously disregarded a substantial and unjustifiable risk by striking [complainant] with her vehicle which constituted a gross deviation from the standard of care which a reasonable person would exercise in the same situation."
Cornett was arrested Friday and charged with reckless conduct. She bonded out the same day.
"It is possible she could face additional charges," Rogers said.
In an interview with The Daily Tribune News, Cornett denied all charges, alleging that the complainant leaned into her vehicle and brushed against the tire. Calling the incident as reported "bogus," Cornett described the event as deliberately incriminating.
"My daughter and I were at Wal-Mart yesterday and we pulled into a parking space next to the buggies," Cornett said. "While we're halfway in the parking space, there was a girl standing there with a buggy and she leaned into my car and up against my car and gets dirt on her pants. I was at a standstill at that point because when I saw her I stopped.
"I backed out and got into the parking space across from it and called the police. ... The ambulance came, she refused medical treatment — there was nothing wrong with her, and in fact, afterwards she walked into the Wal-Mart laughing and continues her shopping."
Rogers said the video shows otherwise.
"From watching the evidence in the video, I'm not buying [Cornett's claims]," he said.
The victim was not breaking the law by standing in the parking space, Rogers said, and in a similar situation, those involved are advised to leave the situation.
"Obviously if you are in any kind of disagreement in public area like that, I would suggest you separate yourself from the whole scene," he said.


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JAVIER CASTELLANO, UNBRIDLED COMMAND, Winner: "I had a beautiful trip this time and everything worked out perfect. I saw the horses start backing out and I chose to go around and it worked out perfect. I knew the closers would show up down the lane, but I was able to get the jump on them. This was my first time on this horse. I watched his race replays and I was very impressed and really liked him."
GARRET GOMEZ, GRANDEUR, Second: "I had a good trip until turning for home. When I turned for home, (Speaking of Which) clipped heels and a couple of them swung out in front of me, so it wasn't the smoothest of trips and I actually had to alter my course. The winner saved all the ground and snuck away from us."
JULIEN LEPAROUX, LUCKY CHAPPY, Third: "He ran well and finished big. Big field, so we had to come around wide, but he ran his race."
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TOM BUSH, UNBRIDLED COMMAND, Winner —"He likes to track on the turns. He just matures from race to race to race. I couldn't dream of a horse developing any nicer than this horse. He's really gotten special. He's going to fly to Palm Meadows (in Florida) tonight and we'll figure out his next race.''
JEREMY NOSEDA, GRANDEUR, Second —"We were just a little bit unlucky, I thought. I want to go down there and watch it again." (Noseda indicated Grandeur might return in the Grade II, $250,000 Hollywood Turf Cup, Saturday, Dec. 15).
H. GRAHAM MOTION, LUCKY CHAPPY, Third —"I thought he ran huge. It's just tough to come from that far out of it in a big field. It's asking a lot, but I thought he ran a great race."
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Johann Tschopp held on during the most difficult stage of the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah Sunday to earn the overall victory and help the BMC Racing Team win two races in one day for the first time in its six-year history.
A Double Victory Day
Just hours after Alessandro Ballan delivered the BMC Racing Team a win on the final stage of the Eneco Tour of Benelux in Belgium, Tschopp finished fourth in the 123.5-kilometer race from Park City and back to win the first stage race of his nine-year professional career. His fourth-place finish behind solo stage winner Levi Leipheimer (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) sealed a 43-second win over Matthew Busche (RadioShack-Nissan). "It's a great day for me and for the whole team," Tschopp said. "I had so much support from my teammates and the staff. They did a great job and it helped to have all of them around me the whole week. This is a very special day for both me and the team."
Terrific Teamwork
Helping Tschopp to the victory were teammates Brent Bookwalter, Mathias Flückiger, Mathias Frank, Ivan Santaromita, Michael Schär and Larry Warbasse. Assistant Director Michael Sayers said he was also proud of the teamwork that resulted in the overall win, a stage win, four podium finishes and most aggressive rider honors (by Tschopp) on Stage 3. "Johann rode like a real champion and this was really a good week overall," Sayers said. "It was nice to have the Swiss guys (Tschopp, Frank and Schär) here. You could see how they really pull for each other. We also had two stagiares (Flückiger – who is also Swiss – and Warbasse) and they did as good as a job as could ever be expected."
Frank Helped With The Chase
Leipheimer posed the biggest threat to Tschopp when the final stage reached the leg-breaking climb of Empire Pass. The race's two-time defending champion launched a solo attack and quickly gained a minute on the 10 km climb that featured an average grade of nine percent, with stretches as steep as 23 percent. Behind, Tschopp relied on the pacemaking of Frank to stay close. "We knew he (Leipheimer) was far down on the general classification so we could let him go," Frank said. "I just kept riding my rhythm and tried to keep the pace high to help Johann." Over the top of the climb and down to the finish, Tschopp and a group of eight others crossed the line 49 seconds after Leipheimer.
Colorado Up Next
Tschopp's win was the BMC Racing Team's first at a stage race since Cadel Evans won the two-day, three-stage, Critérium International in March. It is also the 13th victory of the season, matching the team's 2011 victory total. Frank, Santaromita, Schär and Tschopp will be part of the BMC Racing Team's roster for the USA Pro Challenge, joining Evans, George Hincapie, Taylor Phinney and Tejay van Garderen. BMC Racing Team President/General Manager Jim Ochowicz said the seven-day race that begins Aug. 20 could be more difficult than Utah, which is billed as "America's Toughest Stage Race." "Racing at high altitude is not an easy thing and they all did a great job," Ochowicz said. "Now we can turn our attention to our next challenge in Colorado and we believe we have a good team going there as well."


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When you head to the track, you always want to wear something that shows off your Joey Logano fanaticism! Your game day accessory should boast your NASCAR favorite's number big and bright! This metal hat pin features a debossed #22 and a butterfly clutch backing for easy application. Let Logano see you in the stands with this pin in your hat at the next race!
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Learn more about Cox In-Home Wi-Fi, including frequently asked questions.
A wireless network (WiFi) is a group of devices, such as computers, game systems, and e-readers, that are connected to each other and to the Internet without cables, also called WiFi. Wireless network users can exchange documents and data with each other, print to the same printers, and share hardware that is connected to the network.
Cox In-Home WiFi allows you to:
- Share your Internet Connection - Multiple users in your household can access the Internet at once and share photos, music, or important files.
- Connect Anywhere in the Home, Wirelessly - Break free from the wires, and connect wirelessly while on the couch, by the pool or almost anywhere in your home.
- Save Money - Pay for only one Internet connection.
Cox offers free telephone-based support for customers who rent a WiFi modem or WiFi Internet and telephone modem by calling 877-891-2899 and includes the following:
- Connection of up to five common entertainment / communication Wi-Fi® enabled devices such as smartphones, tablets, e-readers, gaming consoles to the network.
- Assistance with management of rental WiFi modems, and WiFi Internet and Phone modems.
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- In-Home WiFi – Allows users to share their Cox High Speed Internet connection between multiple devices.
- WiFi Modem – A device that functions as both a modem and a router. The device provides a connection to the Internet through a cable that also transmits a WiFi signal. The WiFi signal allows WiFi-connected devices the ability to access the internet through the modem.
- WiFi Internet & Telephone Modem - A combination telephone and WiFi modem.
- Signal Range – The area in which a wireless-capable device can pick up the wireless signal and connect to the wireless network.
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A wired Ethernet connection always provides the fastest speeds. While a wireless connection is sometimes more convenient, it can be subject to varying speeds due to a variety of factors, including:
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- Your WiFi client equipment type (802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n).
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- Normal WiFi interference from other wireless networks or non-WiFi wireless devices in the area.
The most common WiFi specification in use today is 802.11n, which can operate in both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz RF spectrums. Some WiFi client devices may only use one, with 2.4GHz single band devices being the most common.
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The in-line 6-cylinder engines by BMW are legendary. A myth which has been realized once more in the K 1600 GT – but now more compactly than ever before. 1649 cc, 160 hp and a maximum torque of 129 ft-lb. Even the facts are impressive. But the riding experience is even more inspiring. The transversely installed power units delivers an extraordinary level of dynamic performance as well as refined running smoothness.
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UM-Dearborn's Beta Alpha Psi-Kappa Sigma chapter was recognized as an international Superior Chapter at the national meeting of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP), the International Honorary Organization for Financial Information Professionals
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DEARBORN / Nov. 6, 2009---The University of Michigan-Dearborn's Beta Alpha Psi-Kappa Sigma chapter was recognized as an international Superior Chapter at the national meeting of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP), the International Honorary Organization for Financial Information Professionals.
To be eligible for this honor, chapters must demonstrate successful professional meetings, regional competition success and community service.
UM-Dearborns College of Business (COB) BAP chapter earned the honor by organizing meetings on campus with accounting and business professionals, hosting various presentations from companies and participating in community service activities during the 2008-2009 academic year.
This award is a testimonial to the hard work and dedication of our College of Business students who are officers and members of BAP, said Kim Schatzel, COB dean. We are lucky to have an enthusiastic officer group who made this happen.
In a letter announcing the designation, Andrew Bailey, national president of Beta Alpha Psi, said "Recognition as a Superior Chapter is a very significant accomplishment. Under the leadership of Prof. Susan Baker, the Kappa Sigma Chapter has far exceeded the minimum requirements of Beta Alpha Psi, and has excelled in the areas of academics, professionalism, and leadership.
We believe that Susan has provided an invaluable service to your students and academic institution, Bailey noted. As we begin the 2009-2010 academic year, Susan's commitment, not only to the profession but also to the students of Beta Alpha Psi, will continue to be applauded today and every day to come."
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The University of Michigan-Dearborn is celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout the 2009/2010 academic year. Founded in 1959 with a gift of just over 200 acres of land and $6.5 million from the Ford Motor Company, UM-Dearborn has been distinguished by its commitment to providing excellent educational opportunities responsive to the needs of southeastern Michigan. The university has 8,700 students pursuing undergraduate, masters, doctoral and professional degrees in the liberal arts and sciences, engineering, business, education, and public administration. With a faculty devoted to teaching, and students committed to achievement, UM-Dearborn has been shaped by its history of interaction with business, government and industry in southeastern Michigan, and is committed to responding to the needs of the region in the future.
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Weeknight Suppers from Italy: 20 Dinner Recipes Inspired by Italy
I married into an Italian-American family, where a loaded casserole dish of lasagna is practically indistinguishable from maternal love. In my in-laws' family, the first ripe tomato of the season is an occasion to celebrate with ceremony, and grandparents' sausage bread and homemade wine are spoken of reverently. I've seen firsthand that, when it comes to food, Italy is a generous nation. Italy gave us pizza and pasta, and we never looked back. Italian cooking prizes the fresh, the local, the readily available — it taught me the arts of cucina povera, making do with what you have.
In weeknight cooking, fresh, simple Italian food is perhaps one of the greatest gifts and the simplest cuisine to enjoy. Today, we present you with 20 of our own personal favorite recipes inspired by Italy. Pasta with squash, with fennel, with velvety red wine meatballs. A simple pizza. Calzones to make (and freeze) for later lunches, and Tuscan vegetable stew rich with tomatoes. If you're thinking ahead to weeknight meals for fall, start here. You'll have all the pasta you need, and more!
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OMG that pizza. I need that in my life, pronto.
My niece went to Italy last year and took a week long artisan food tour where she learned to make amazing authentic Italian dishes. She always invites us over when she's making homemade ravioli (which she learned how to make from an "Italian mamma"!) and it has become my favorite Italian dish ever! It's amazing how much better homemade pasta tastes! I hope to be able to take a tour myself so I can learn the secrets!
I'm Italian-American, and my dinners consist of a simple seasonal vegetable preparation. This time of year, for example, I might make a fritata with zucchini and corn, or green beans cooked down with tomatoes and olive oil. In the winter I might roast root vegetables or make a kale and white bean stew. These sorts of dishes are more Italian to me than the carb, cheese, and meat-laden things people typically associate us with.
I love Southern Italian flavors - it's bolder and more intense than Northern Italian. http://7th-taste.com/2010/12/06/sicilian-meatballs-nero-davola-italian-red-wine/
Try to pronounce vowels at the end of words and Not to use "S" for plural.
Now you are matching the food with the perfect names.
Everything sounds great.
Buon appetito!
I am gluten-free so the sausage and peppers appears to be the only dish I can eat although they all look yummy. Engineergirl's post is helpful..
Italian ingredients are great when I'm lazy and on my own. I like to make a large batch of roasted veg, and sometimes I'll just graze on that with some prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, and artichokes in oil. No cooking, yet satisfying.
@JDoey: It's called being proud of and celebrating your heritage. Get over it.
American refers to a nationality only. It doesn't speak to any sort of ethnicity, though, or any particular culture, which people absolutely have a right to claim. I'm american, 100% But no one would disagree that when you look at me, you see a black woman (whose lineage clearly is derived from somplace in Africa). Hence, although I don't often use this term, African American is absolutely an accurate descriptor for me, and to discard the first half of it and say "I'm only American" would be a fallacy indeed. Italian American? Fine by me!
one of my favorites is risotto, but I discovered I liked it even more when I replaced arborio rice with pearled barley. so, so good, and I use whatever veggies are in season at the time. http://www.katesshortandsweets.com/2012/06/baked-barley-risotto-with-vegetables.html
@jdoey you don't know nothing at all about italy's traditions, keep having your ssssooooo gooood and TRADITIONAL burgers for dinner and enjoy it.
By the way, "Fettuccine Alfredo" is a funny thing: is absolutely unknown in Italy and the idea to go to a restaurant to eat what is actually pasta with butter is for Italians amusing. The "recipe" was "invented" in Rome for a group of rich American tourists at a time when going on holiday was rare and Italy very fashionable. The Americans were nonetheless impressed by this housewife recipe and going back home they spread the word. And so came that "pasta, butter, parmigiano" became the famous "pasta Alfredo".
Maybe was, at the time, the food in US not very appealing and Parmigiano, the real thing, especially when is fresh from the form, very, very tasty. Who knows?
I absolutely love a good risotto that is nice and creamy and spreads out on the plate- this squash blossom risotto that I made recently was just perfect. I've been making this red wine spaghetti with broccoli rabe for many years, and it's always a go-to weeknight favorite. This spicy pasta with crab was a Mario Batali recipe that I adapted and it also became a fast favorite! And of course, the classic, spaghetti and meatballs-- you can't go wrong! Zucchini in agrodolce is our go-to vegetable many weeknights during the summer, as well.


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Hi - I have exactly the same problem on my 720 H2C (arrived Wednesday).
What has happened to your problem, have Dell managed to resolve it? Please let me know how you have got on (I hope well for you and all XPS owners).
Awesome system but the buzzing really does drive me nuts! I'm also concerned it may mean a more serious problem on it's way. I will be reporting it as soon as I can get hold of Dell. I will probably demand a pre-tested replacement as I don't care for an engineer ripping my very cool machine to bits.
710 H2C purchased 6 weeks ago everything was fine until about a week ago all of a sudden it became extremely loud when any kind of graphics load was put on it, EverQuest2 is a good example. So I download Ntune and check the settings, Ive never checked the temps and fan speeds before so I have nothing to compare it to other than the CPU fan noise increase.At Idle im getting (with ntune):CPU 44C - fan 939RPMSystem 27C - fan 1300 RPMGPU1 63C GPU2 76CWith a CPU load of 25 - 27% (EQ2 only uses one core of processor so one core at full load basically) im getting:CPU 80-82C - fan 4054RPM!! (very loud)System 27C - fan 1300RPMGPU1 63C GPU2 80CWhat should these temps be with the h2C cooler?Tech support said i could run the CPU at 78C without hurting it I would just have to deal with the fan noise until I could get it fixed. This temp still seems very high to me anyone know if it's really safe?Tech Support ordeal detailed below:Used online chat first time was told to unplug and replug in CPU fan connector so I did it, but tech support didn't suspend my session so that was end of that chat - problem not fixed.Used online chat again, this time the tech went through my specs took control of my PC changed out video drivers, ran tests for an hour and a half then said he was going to do some research and call me back the following day, um ya he never called - problem not fixed.So now I call tech support and have to rerun through the bulk of the diagnostics over the phone (2 hour call) PC passes all diagnostic tests, so we conclude (What i had been saying since I contacted them initially) it must be the H2C unit, tech support guy sets up a work order 2 days later I get a call from a local repair guy and setup an appointment for a repair the following day (I was annoyed with my initial contact with customer service, but now I'm impressed its going to be fixed within 4 days of reporting it!). Repair tech shows up takes my pc apart and opens the box with the replacement part and ya you guessed it they shipped some part thats not even in my system!!! Tech called them up and told them they sent wrong item and said they were shipping a new one and he would call in 2 days to set up another appointment. That was 4 days ago haven't heard anything from anyone since??? Ya Good Times!
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1. is 78C to hot to run this cpu without risking any damage to it?
2 When the unit gets replaced what should the temps be at idle, partial load and max load?
Here's a link to some temperature tips : http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/221745-29-core-temperature-guide
78C is pushing things with the processor, and apparently taking it close to shutdown temperature which I believe could result in a fried processor.
I've actually never had the big fan kick in on my 710H2C except at initial power-on. You should be careful, and step the CPU back to normal speeds, 2.66Ghz immediately.You're not going to experience unplayable framerates at that level with even the basic 710H2C config, and I'm assuming you have at least one 8800GTX or even a GTS.
Err on the side of caution :)
Very nice, however seems to run hot, and as noted, some faster memory could have been used.
Overall, nice to see Dell being very competitive in the high-end PC market.
Just a note to purchases of the 710H2C. until October you have the oppurtunity to UPGRADE to a brand new 720H2C motherboard system which provides capability for adding faster memory, processors and some other new options onthe i680 motherboard.
Check the Dell site for more information on the 700 series Upgrade! http://www.xpsupgradeprogramdell.com/
No, this is not free. You have to pay I think about 500US maximum for the upgrade components and in-house installation if you want it. The components alone are about half that.
OK, got the replacement H2C Unit installed system is now running as follows max load (all 4 cores):
CPU 39C Fan RPM 1200
System 28C Fan RPM 1402
I see momentary spikes on CPU temp up to 46C with negligible fan rpm increases, not sure what causes them, I'm guessing me switching in and out of programs to keep CPU maxed out (also SLI is turned off)
Did you have to replace the entire H2C system, or the cooling unit? Did the repair guy indicate if they are having problems with the cooling units?
Dell sent a new H2C Cooling Unit, a new front fan and a new HDD fan all of which were replaced. Both the Customer Service Troubleshooter's and the On-site Repair Technician said it was the first time they had ever been called about one of these units (Judging by the way the on-site guy removed it I believe him - CST I never believe regardless of what they say...). Also, dell ships the units with some GIMP!!! thermal paste already on them with a plastic cover to protect it and tells the techs its not necessary to add to it. After the unit was replaced everything seemed OK; Then a day later my temps began to climb up to around 50C fan stayed at 1100-1200 rpm no big deal (no noise!)... However, I removed the unit cleaned off the dell crap reinstalled with Arctic Silver (Use your own preference here A S was my personal choice) and guess what I don't go over 31C ever fan rarely breaks 1000 rpm. IMHO the problem was with the liquid cooling unit and Dell's GIMP heat transfer medium; The CPU fan (Part of liquid cooling unit) spun up and down as required by temp which tells me mobo sensors were reading accurately, I can verify exhaust temp through sweat I swear my CPU heated my comp room 10 degrees fahrenheit. Things i will remember - if the h2c is metal on metal with no heat transfer medium 80C is still to hot for a liquid cooler. AS helped me, however to date there is no diagnostic to troubleshoot the H2C Unit... when in doubt make dell replace everything... YES IM STILL BITTER
Dell XPS 720 H2C, 4 GB RAM, dual Nvidia Ultra Cards, Blu-ray player.
I just got this system after having to send back three other lesser models for various reasons. When I overclock the machine at 3.33 or 3.66 the fan noise fluxuates for no reason. I asked Dell about this and they said that it is normal. I am barely pushing the comp when the fans go nuts, and I can't imagine that a machine that is factory overclocked is supposed to behave like this. Should I go through the various temp and fan speed tests like above. I am just curious if others have noticed fluxuations in fan noise/speed as well.
A huge waste of money!
For $3,300 in your own components you can have a better system no doubt about it. 2qty 10K Raptors, sli or xfire, better memory, better mother board, better water cooling
$300 mobo, $300 Q6600 Overclock to 3.6 easy on water, $115 for 1000mhz Gskill 2x2gb to clock to 1100Mhz if needed, $550 2qty ATI 3870s, 2x$170 raptors, $110 500GB WD HDD, $450 extreme water cooling setup for 1cpu & 2GPUs, $150 case, $300 dell 22" monitor, $175 850 watt PSU, $300 Vista 64bit + 32bit DVDs retail, $100 TV card. 2x dvd burners $70, $20 media reader
all for $3,240
maybe I missed something but not $2500 worth LMAO. Read it and weep suckers.. . Way to PAY ""THE MAN""
For about $2300 you can have a sensible computer setup like the one I'm going to build. Yes it only has a E6750 but why spend Over 180bucks for a 2 more processors that aren't going to do anything to get you better gaming??? 3.6ghz can be hit on the E6750 without a whole lot of knowledge in Overclocking.. . With the X38 chipset you can upgrade to a quad or a 45nano processor when they are available. People on OCforums are taking the Gigabyte mobo to 550FSB with ease and can reach 3.6-4.0GHZ on E6750, E6850 and Q6600 with water cooling.
^^ above link will probably change in days to come.. .
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I just got this system after having to send back three other lesser models for various reasons. When I overclock the machine at 3.33 or 3.66 the fan noise fluxuates for no reason. I asked Dell about this and they said that it is normal. I am barely pushing the comp when the fans go nuts, and I can't imagine that a machine that is factory overclocked is supposed to behave like this. Should I go through the various temp and fan speed tests like above. I am just curious if others have noticed fluxuations in fan noise/speed as well.
The fans are supposed to switch on, and you are not at the factory overclock. You are overclocking it further to 3.33 and 3.66. There's nothing wrong with your system, and actually some people manually set the fan speeds to higher when playing games.
A huge waste of money!
For $3,300 in your own components you can have a better system no doubt about it. 2qty 10K Raptors, sli or xfire, better memory, better mother board, better water cooling
You can say the same about any Alienware, Any voodoo PC, or any HP Blackbird. The fact is that not many people have the technical knowhow to put together a rig like that.
And even those that do can run into problems with mismatched memory, making mistakes with cards, some people have fried their equipment while putting it together. There are a lot of things that can go wrong. Many people just prefer to buy something configured to their specifications and let someone else worry about putting it together.They also consider the warranties, service and support.Kudos for you on putting together your machine, and on having the knowledge and the time to sit and build it, especially using watercooling. Here's hoping that nothing goes wrong while building it.
This is form someone who's done it both ways, building my own monster rig and purchasing one off the shelf.
You can say the same about any Alienware, Any voodoo PC, or any HP Blackbird. The fact is that not many people have the technical knowhow to put together a rig like that.
This is form someone who's done it both ways, building my own monster rig and purchasing one off the shelf.
The big rigs are for people with certain lifestyle that allow them to overpay for such things. Maybe when my wife starts making 130Gs added onto my 65Gs, the $5,500 price tag wont scare me away as much. But still.. . I'd rather save the 2-3Gs and spend that on performance parts for my car that I take to the race track or a nice long vacation.
This will actually be my first computer build. Got to start somewhere.. . I have plenty of people that can help me out as well though. I'm not watercooling my rig unless I get into to overclocking everything to the extreme which I don't think I'll do. A good fan on the processor for a mild overclock is all I need.
Thanks to the one person that replied with an answer. FYI I spent 3K on this system, and I don't game I do graphics (return after return, talking to manager after manager). They are sending a tech out with all the fan parts and a new HD just in case that is the problem. Hopefully that does the trick.
I personally don't think that there's any problem with the fans, or your system.
AFAIK The system is factory overclocked at 3.2Ghz.
Systems need to be kept cool, and the fan sounds like an airplane taking off when it is engaged. If you go beyond that 3.2Ghz to 3.3 or 3.6 then I think it only normal for the fans to engage.The only reason you notice them, is because the system was so quiet to begin with, but I have an Alienware ALX, the original, and it is LOUD with those three fans running. Like I said, i'm no tech, but your description of what's happening doesn't seem to represent an issue with the system, but more with your own expectations.I have personally used nTune to turn my system fans UP manually, and my graphics card fans as well. (so I know the rrrrrrRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE sound of the fan in the H2C ^_^ When it engages it is Loud!).You're saying that you think they shouldn't even be kicking in :-)
Clearly there's a difference there, I want my processor running as cool as possible, and my graphics card cores as well. I'm willing to go through some noise for that, especially when I know I am overclocking a chip (Factory overclock is an Overclock) and I have two MASSIVE 8800GTX cards in the case.
Hi i have the xps 710 h2c myself. you said you can run ntune to adjust the fans manually? Do you know any other programs i can use to do the same thing. my temps at 2.66Ghz are a little high i must say @ idel i range from 40-50 degress and thats at idle.
I've heard there's something called Speedfan , but that crashed my machine when I tried to run it. The other thing is RivaTuner, but I believe that just adjusts the fans for the graphics cards. You should know, though, that the Quad core processors run hot, hotter than you might expect. They're perfectly happy at that temperature, and I don't think you need ot be overly concerned unless you are doing some custom overclocking.
Dell sure is making some money on these computers. I bet they don't sell a ton of them though. They also aren't using the best hardware for the system either for more profit in their own pockets.
vicaphit:Dell sure is making some money on
these computers. I bet they don't sell a ton of them though. They
also aren't using the best hardware for the system either for more
profit in their own pockets.
Dell sure is making some money on
these computers. I bet they don't sell a ton of them though. They
also aren't using the best hardware for the system either for more
profit in their own pockets.
I am moving and am looking to sell a fully loaded, four month old Dell XPS 720 H2C with the following specs and buy something for portable:
Total Package Price: $5,800 (buying everything new costs around $8K)
See the craigslist posting: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/ele/651633448.html
holly mother of god that is a sweet system, you should post this however in the for sale section of the forums.
Thanks, didn't know there was a sales section. Thanks
np, im sure you'll get a buyer either here or from craigslist. i would def be intrested if i had that type of money.
ice_73:you have to realize that people have many many reasons for buying a brand name computer and flaming them for having a computer that is made by otherpeople is not a wise choice since it only shows your ignorance.
Calling me ignorant for making an observation about the price of a computer is flaming. In no way was I attacking anyone in this thread, I was merely stating that Dell is making heaps of money on these computers. I don't see how you can construe this as a personal attack.
I fully understand that people don't want to build their own computers. Hell, I have a dell computer that I have loaded with hardware after I figured out how to upgrade myself. If someone wants to spend money on something, that is fine with me, but I usually speak up when I think they could probably save money somewhere.
well the thing i had against your post was that it was so... well pointless. you said basically said dell wants to make money, and arent using the best hardware possible. which any one could see, and thats the whole point of any company is to make money.... you also seemed to imply that no one should buy dell. either way. i think for both of us its best to let this one die down.
yeah just always remember to include a picture of the item on craigslist and write "if you have any questions, ask"
nice would totally look in to if had money =(
I really like the system,but if I were to make the system by myself,the system would get a little cheaper!
I just clicked reply. hope i'm doing this right. So just a word of caution, i downloaded Gforce drivers for twin 8800s the other day, control panel reports the version as 182.08. I've had problems with nTune, and System monitor, and control panel freezing with the inability to end task surrounding nTune service. The previous version didn't give any problems at all, except that the cpu fan slider underperformance would only increase the fan speed in increments, and never decrease it.
I run BOINK and seti, overnight and have had this system set to 2.66 (Factory OCd 3.2) until i get to know it's personality. It's about a year old now i guess. With my video editing finished, now it's time to play and see what it can do. the 2.9? setting seemed to run ok, and while maxing out the cpu with BOINK and seti processing, the heat climbed to about 60C or so while the cpu fan idled. Not bad i guess. But on 3.2 and the fan idling, BOINK processing 100% cpu load takes the cpu temps to 70C in no time. I read a thread on cpu paste, and i think i just might try that. Putting some qulity paste on older hot machines made quite the difference, maybe that's the answer here. To be running this chip with the fan nice and quiet at 1000 rpm or so would be a dream. Speedfan 4.37 did load ok, and it did wind up the cpu fan and kept the temps under 65...but WOW...thought a jet was flying in the room..quite entertaining. Thermal paste...
I read a thread, where soem overclockers cranked the fans to 100% and overclocked the Core 2 extreme (can't remember my cpu number) to 3.6 and it was completely stable the the H2C cooling system. I'm not going to try that stunt as that probably voids warranty. But nice to hear they liked the H2C cooling system.
I wasn't very impressed with the "XPS tech support". I mean, they are freindly patient people if they can remain calm with the likes of me...but i would rather hear an "I don't know", than be fed a line of crap like they have done several times in the past just to get rid of me. (on valid issues i might add). Without a doubt, i don't think many of the front line support personell have even laid hands on one of these things. ( i would expect an XPS support technician to know the thermal limit of the CPU for example without having to wait on hold). Anyhow, they try and they're wiilling and patient, i'll give them that.
So no real horror stories about this machine, it does heat up the room nicely too, just i figure that bucks were paid for a factory 3.2 overclock, so i don't feel like i should be forced to back off to 2.9 to keep withing CPU thermal limits no matter what the cpu load. Hopfully 20 bux on some paste, and some time invested in applying it will have me running fansilent and 3.2 fast. Any thoughts??? Tips??? anyone? Great thread so far.
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