text: Watch a video Watch a video review from one of our experts Front Back Flash up Top Zoomed out Photos (5) Video View larger Fujifilm X-S1 12-megapixel digital camera with 26X optical zoom Item #: 072XS1 4 Reviews This item is no longer available. Original Price: $599.99 Shop all Point-and-shoot Cameras Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Ask an expert advisor No pressure, no commission — just lots of good advice from our highly trained staff. Overview Reviews Details Accessories Articles & Videos by Meredith Krebs Get close enough to see all the details Life doesn't always give you a front row seat for important events, but the Fujifilm X-S1 makes sure you won't miss a thing. With 26X optical zoom, you can get in tight to see the expression on your kid's face at the holiday concert even when her class is on a stage across the auditorium. The manual zoom lens barrel allows you to make minute adjustments, and the tilting LCD screen gives you the ability to shoot from tricky angles. Fujifilm X-S1 with tilting LCD screen Don't miss a moment There are no lenses to change on the X-S1, and Fujifilm has put some important features like white balance and ISO on big easy-to-press buttons. That way you'll be able to capture the action when it happens, and not have to waste time doing things like searching through the menu. The camera also has a quick start-up mode, turning on in just 0.6 seconds, so there's no waiting. If you're really nervous about missing a big moment, you can take advantage of the best frame selector. The camera will take 16 frames in a row, and let you choose the best one. Plus, you can capture fast action sequences at a blazing 7 frames per second at full resolution. Plenty of features for fun photos and videos Want to snap a photo of everything around you? Motion panorama mode lets you sweep the camera up and down or side to side and capture amazing 360-degree views of the world around you. Dual image stabilization greatly reduces the effects of camera shake and subject blur due to an unsteady hand, delivering crisp, clear shots. And when still images just can't capture the moment, you can switch over and shoot 1080p HD video. Specifications:12-megapixel (effective) EXR CMOS sensorwide-angle Fujinon lens35mm equivalent lens focal length: 24-624mmrecords photos and video onto optional SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards26X optical zoom (2X digital zoom/52X total zoom)3" tilting high-resolution LCD screen (1.44 million dots)Special Features:electronic viewfinderhigh-definition movie mode (up to 1080p resolution)slow-motion movie modedual image stabilization combines high sensitivity and image sensor shift to minimize blurring caused by a shaky handmanual zoom lens barrel allows you to fine tune your shotshigh-speed shooting: 7 frames per second at full resolution (8 consecutive frames maximum)best frame capture takes up to 16 frames so you can pick the best oneblink detection and smile shutter help you capture better portraitsfast auto focusing and tracking keep fast moving subjects in the frame and in focusmotion panorama mode allows you to sweep the camera up and down or side to side for up to a 360 degree shotrubberized coating for a sure and comfortable gripConnections and Dimensions:high-speed USB interface (USB cable included)mini HDMI output (cable not included)5-3/8"W x 4-1/4"H x 6-3/16"Dweight (without battery and memory): 31.9 oz.warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Today's point-and-shoot cameras make great pictures easier than ever From baby's first steps, to that dream vacation in the islands, these cameras make it easy to capture life's greatest hits. Today's cameras have helpful automatic features, like face detection and scene recognition that make shooting more foolproof than ever. And they all have plenty of megapixels for detailed photos that stay sharp, even when you enlarge and print them. Fujifilm X-S1 Reviews Average Customer Review: 4 reviews Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $350 rewards card Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) 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. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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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. Perfect for me. Written By TanMD, WA on Tuesday, April 02, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) There is no perfect camera, just one that fits your needs. I am not a professional photographer, but I enjoy the hobby, and I want my pictures to look better than you would get from your average point and shoot. This camera is a supplement to my other camera which is a Fujifilm X10. My criteria was most flexibility for smallest package. My XS1 provides the capability of a long telephoto. I did not want to use a system DSLR because of cost. Also, I do not think that there is anything close to the 624mm zoom in a system lens for anything near what I could afford. The XS1 offers a fairly long bridge zoom camera with a bigger sensor than most in this class. It is solidly built, with a quality feel. I think that the image quality is as good or better than anything in this class, as is low light capability. Fujifilm is known for its great colors, and the auto white balance on this camera is outstanding. Also mentionable is reasonably fast and accurate auto focus, and auto exposure. This camera has great ergonomics, especially the manual zoom, and the electronic view finder is very bright. There are many other bridge cameras that are cheaper, and have longer telephoto zoom, but for my preferences, this camera is perfect. Pros: IQ, auto white balance, quality build, color, lens. Manual zoom. Cons: Price, lower pixel density 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Fuji Written By ojohnsten, Kearney, Ne on Sunday, December 16, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) As close to an SLR as you can get without the SLR price. Pros: Super amount of manual control. Cons: Fixed lens 1 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Caution--Lens falls apart Written By NormanM, Hudson Valley, NY on Wednesday, September 05, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) My dream vacation --- a Safari in Kenya and Tanzania to watch the annual migration. I need a camera to fit the bill. I didn't want to be fumbling for lenses with a DSLR, and the Xs1 appeared to be the best choice. Tried it out for a couple of months before the trip, and I was ready to go. So here I am on Safari, getting ready to take pictures, and I can't focus; either with the autofocus or the manual photos. Turns out a piece inside the lens broke loose and was interfering with the lens function. Now try to find a repair facility in Africa. I have sent the camera back to Fuji and expect it to be repaired; but you don't get this opportunity more than once. I was fortunate to have given my wife my other camera, and was able to take it back and buy her a simple point and shoot for the rest of the trip. Got great photos, but can only imagine how good they would have been had the Xs1 not given out. Pros: Full featured alternative to a DSLR. Cons: Shoddy construction. 6 out of 12 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Fujifilm X-S1 Written By pepegot1, Fort Pierce, Florida on Monday, March 05, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent view finder. I wear glasses and it works well. This camera has a learning curve but, it is worth the effort as it does many things. At telephoto, it out performs my Panny FZ35 by a mile. Low light performance and IQ are much better than my Panny FZ35. IQ is very good. This is a camera you must try for yourself. There are many contradicting stories about it, for example: Orbs, no deal buster, blue haze, have not found it yet in the Florida sun, sagging len barrel at telephoto, no problem with IQ. You have to see for yourself, if the above offends you and has any justification in reality. For me, it's just what I wanted. Many of the complains are the result of not knowing how to use the camera. It is the best of all bridge cameras to date. I doubt the new Panny FZ150, with a 1/2.3 sensor, is a match for the Fuji 2/3 sensor. That is the case with my Panny FZ 35. Read the manual carefully and you will take good photos. This is a fun to use camera. You won't be sorry to purchase one and give it a try, especially with Crutchfield's liberal return policy. Pros: Usable view finder, good IQ and low light performance, takes panoramic photos, easy manual control for those who like it, controls easily accessable, EXR mode works well. Two customizable FN buttons, fun to use. Auto ISO is excellent. You can set it to 1600 and use M mode, as I do, to set F/N and shutter speed with the exposure meter shown on the LCD and the ISO automatically selected. You can easily change ISO, if you do not like the Auto setting and adjust the exposure via F/N and SP. Cons: Blue haze, which I've yet to find in the strong Florida sun light. Sagging lens barrel, which has no affect on IQ. Orbs (circular white punched out hole structures with radial rays) which emerge from strong reflective areas such as sun light on a car or street lights at night. They exist but, with low probability. Some are acceptable, some can ruin a photo, some can be avoided. This is not a problem for me, though it is for the more fastidious others who demand perfection, especially for the price. 33 out of 36 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Hands-on research Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual Digital camera (black) NP-95 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery (3.6V/1800 mAh) BC-65N battery charger (DC output: 4.2V/650mA) 80" AC power cord 40" USB cable (USB Type A on one end and Mini-USB 2.0 on the other end) 62mm Lens cap Lens cap string 62mm Lens hood Adjustable neck strap FinePix CD software and Owner's manual disc Owner's Manual (English) Owner's Manual (Spanish) Warranty sheet FUJIFILM Worldwide Network sheet "Stop--Need Help?" sheet Battery Charger instructions Features and Specs General LCD Screen Size 3" Adjustable-angle LCD Yes Wi-Fi No Touchscreen No Waterproof No GPS-enabled No Lens 35mm Equivalent 24-624 mm Optical Zoom 26x Digital Zoom 2x Filter Diameter 62 Manual Focusing Yes Manual Exposure Yes Built-in Flash Yes HDMI Output Mini Memory Internal Memory 26MB Memory Media SD/SDHC/SDXC Image Effective Megapixel Count 12 Total Megapixels --- Image Stabilization Optical Highest Resolution 4000 x 3000 HD Video Recording 1080p Dimensions Width (inches) 5-3/8 Height (inches) 4-1/4 Depth (inches) 6-3/16 Weight With Battery (ounces) 33.3 Warranty Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty 1 Year Product Research Features Inputs and Outputs Supplied Software Features Design: The Fujifilm Finepix X-S1 long zoom digital camera has a high-quality look and feel that rivals many DSLR cameras. It has metal dials and buttons, and a rubberized coating that gives you a secure grip. The zoom and focus rings also have a textured rubberized grip. Fujinon Zoom Lens: The X-S1 is equipped with an F2.8 (W) - F5.6 (T) Fujinon 26x zoom lens with a focal length of 6.1mm to 158.6mm (35mm equivalent: 24mm-624mm). The zoom mechanism operates manually by turning the zoom ring around the front of the lens. Note: The camera does not allow for interchangeable lenses. LCD Monitor: The X-S1 has a 3" color LCD monitor featuring approximately 460,000 dots and approximately 100% horizontal and vertical coverage in the shooting mode. When shooting, you can choose from a standard display, an information display, an information off display, or a custom display. The monitor can be tilted up or down for shooting at difficult angles. Electronic Viewfinder: In addition to the LCD monitor, the camera has a 0.47" electronic LCD Viewfinder with approximately 100% frame coverage and 1.44 million dots. No information is displayed in the viewfinder. A built-in diopter allows you to adjust the viewfinder to your eyesight, either with or without glasses. EVF/LCD Switch: The camera's EVF/LCD switch can be set to Monitor, Electronic Viewfinder, or Auto Switch. When set to Auto Switch, the built-in eye sensor turns off the monitor and turns on the viewfinder as you put your eye to the viewfinder. Image Sensor/Processor: The Finepix X-S1 features a large 2/3" EXR CMOS image sensor with 12-million effective pixels. The sensor works together with the EXR Processor to give you high quality images, Full HD Movie recording, and high-speed continuous shooting. The EXR Processor features dual CPUs, EXR core and a Reconfigurable Processor for HR (high resolution), DR (wide dynamic range), and SN (high sensitivity/low noise) images. Recording Media: Still images and movies can be recorded onto optional SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cards. The X-S1 also has an internal memory of approximately 26 MB to allow you to store a few test images in case your memory card is full. Still Image Quality: The Finepix X-S1 records still images in JPEG format in 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, and 1:1 aspect ratios in three sizes (Small, Medium, and Large) and two compression ratios (Fine and Normal). In addition, RAW images can be recorded from the raw, uncompressed image data from the camera's image sensor. RAW format images must be processed on a computer using the supplied RAW File Converter application software. You can also shoot a RAW + JPEG image at the same time, with separate RAW and JPEG files recorded and stored. The available image sizes include: 4:3 Image Sizes 3:2 Image Sizes 16:9 Image Sizes 1:1 Image Sizes L: 4000 x 3000 M: 2816 x 2112 S: 2048 x 1536 L: 4000 x 2664 M: 2816 x 1864 S: 2048 x 1360 L: 4000 x 2248 M: 2816 x 1584 S: 1920 x 1080 L: 2992 x 2992 M: 2112 x 2112 S: 1536 x 1536 HD Movies: The Finepix X-S1 can record movies in Full HD (1920 x 1080), Standard HD (1280 x 720), and Standard Definition (640 x 480) in MOV (H.264) at 30 frames per second (fps) with stereo WAV audio. Individual movies files cannot exceed 29 minutes in length (115 minutes for standard definition), regardless of the capacity of the memory card. A Class 4 SD memory card or higher is recommended when shooting HD or High Speed movies. High Speed Movies: High Speed movies can be shot at 640 x 480 @70 fps, 320 x 240 @120 fps, and 320 x 112 @ 200 fps. These movies, when played back at normal speed, show the subjects in slow motion. Individual movies cannot exceed 30 minutes in length. No audio is recorded; focus, exposure, and white balance are not adjusted automatically. Motion Panorama: The camera is capable of taking panoramic images by panning the camera through one of three angle settings. As you pan the camera, multiple frames are recorded and automatically stitched together in the camera to create the panoramic image. The Motion Panorama 360° can be saved for playback as a continuous loop. The Motion Panorama options are: Motion Panorama 360°: Vertical: 1624 x 11520 Horizontal: 11520 x 1080 Motion Panorama 180°: Vertical: 1624 x 5760 Horizontal: 5760 x 1080 Motion Panorama 120°: Vertical: 1624 x 3840 Horizontal: 3840 x 1080 Shooting Modes: The Finepix X-S1 has a rotary mode dial on the top of the camera. You have the following choices in Shooting Modes: P, S, A, M: The camera lets you set the shutter speed and aperture automatically or manually in these four shooting modes. The shutter speed and aperture settings combine for these shooting modes: Shooting Mode Shutter Speed¹ Aperture² Program AE Automatic Automatic Shutter Priority Manual Automatic Aperture Priority Automatic Manual Manual Manual Manual ¹ Shutter Speed Options: 1/4000, 1/3000, 1/2500, 1/2000, 1/1600, 1/1500, 1/1200, 1/1000, 1/800, 1/640, 1/500, 1/400, 1/320, 1/250, 1/200, 1/160, 1/125, 1/100, 1/80, 1/60, 1/50, 1/40, 1/30, 1/25, 1/20, 1/15, 1/13, 1/10, 1/8, 1/6, 1/5, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2.5, 1/2, 1/1.6, 1/1.3, 1", 1.3", 1.5", 2", 2.5", 3", 4", 5" 6.5", 8" ² Aperture Options: F/2.8, F/3.2, F/3.6, F/4.0, F/4.5, F/5.0, F/5.6, F/6.4, F/7.1, F/8.0, F/9.0, F/10, F/11 EXR: Utilizing the flexibility of the EXR Processor, this mode can be used to automatically adjust settings to suit the scene (EXR Auto), or manually adjust for improved clarity, less noise, or better dynamic range (EXR Priority). Auto: This simple point-and-shoot mode is recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Advanced: The Advanced mode combines "point-and-shoot" simplicity with sophisticated photographic techniques as Pro Focus, Pro Low Light, or Motion Panorama 360. Scene Position: You can set the camera according to particular shooting conditions or a specific type of subject. Scene Positions include: Natural + Flash, Natural Light, Portrait, Portrait Enhancer, Dog, Cat, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, and Text. Custom 1, 2, 3: In the P, S, A, M, and all EXR Priority modes, you can save current camera and menu settings and recall them whenever the mode dial is rotated to Custom 1, Custom 2, or Custom 3. Movies: By pressing the Movie Record button, you can instantly begin recording movies in High Definition or Standard Definition. Stereo sound will be recorded via the built-in microphone, or an optional external microphone. The camera has a 3.5mm minijack for connecting an external microphone. Image Stabilization: The camera features optical (lens shift) stabilization, with Dual IS Modes. In the Continuous Mode, image stabilization is being performed at all times. In the Shooting Mode, image stabilization is only performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway or the shutter is released. With either option, you can select "+ Motion", which adds another layer of image stabilization by adjusting the shutter speed to reduce motion blur when moving objects are detected. You can choose to turn off image stabilization, especially when the camera is mounted on a tripod. ISO Sensitivity: The X-S1 gives you three options for setting the ISO Sensitivity: Auto: The Auto settings will adjust the sensitivity settings according to the shooting conditions. The higher the sensitivity setting, the better the camera is at reducing blur in poor lighting conditions, however, high settings can result in more noise in the recorded images. Auto (with maximum): The sensitivity is set automatically as above, except that the sensitivity will not be raised above a set maximum of 400, 800, 1600, or 3200. Manual: You can manually set the camera's sensitivity to ISO 100, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, or 12800. The image size is reduced to medium at ISO 4000, 5000, and 6400, and small at ISO 12800. White Balance: White balance is used to preserve natural colors under different types of lighting. You can select Auto, Direct Sunlight, Shade, "Daylight" fluorescent lamps, "Warm White" fluorescent lamps, "Cool White" fluorescent lamps, and Incandescent light. In addition, you can measure for a white balance value or display and select from a list of color temperatures. Film Simulation: The X-S1 can simulate the effects of different kinds of film, including sepia and black-and-white. You can select one of the following options: PROVIA/Standard: standard color reproduction Velvia/Vivid: a high-contrast palette of saturated colors, suited for nature photos ASTIA/Soft: a soft-toned palette of less-saturated colors Monochrome: standard black-and-white Monochrome + Y Filter: black-and-white pictures with slightly increased contrast; tones down the brightness of the sky Monochrome + R Filter: black-and-white picture with increased contrast; also tones down the brightness of the sky Monochrome + G Filter: softens skin tones in black-and-white photos Sepia: takes pictures in sepia tone Color Space: Depending upon how you intend to use the image, you can choose the output color space at the general sRGB setting or the broader color rendition of Adobe RGB (recommended for commercial printing). Exposure Compensation: Using the dedicated Exposure Compensation dial on the top of the camera, you can alter the exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. You can adjust the exposure a total of 13 steps from -2.0 to +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Exposure compensation is available in all shooting modes except Manual, Auto, EXR Auto, and Fireworks scene mode. Continuous Shooting: The Continuous Shooting mode includes two burst modes and four bracket modes: Top: You can shoot continuously at a maximum burst speed of 10 frames per second (at M size) or 7 fps at full 12-megapixel resolution (L size). You can also select a frame rate of 5 fps or 3 fps. Maximum number of frames is 200. Best Frame Capture: The Best Frame Capture mode lets you take a series of pictures starting before and ending after the shutter button is pressed. You can choose the frame rate (10, 7, 5, 3 fps) and number of shots (16 or 8). If shooting in RAW or RAW + JPEG, the maximum number of shots is 8. AE bracket: 3 frames (selected exposure, overexposure, underexposure) ISO bracket: 3 frames (selected sensitivity, sensitivity raised, sensitivity lowered) Film Simulation: 3 frames (PROVIA, Velvia, ASTIA) Dynamic Range: 3 frames (100%, 200%, 400%) Self-timer: The camera gives you the choice of a 10-second or 2-second self timer. The 10 second self timer is recommended for self portraits, while the 2-second self timer is used to reduce blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter button is pressed. In the burst mode, the camera will record five photos when the timer expires to improve your chances of getting the desired results in self timer mode. Focus Mode: The camera has a 3-position focus mode selector next to the lens on the front of the camera. The following options are available: Single AF (AF-S): Focus locks while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Good for stationary subjects. Continuous AF (AF-C): The camera continually adjusts focus to reflect changes in the distance between the camera and the subject. Good for moving subjects. Manual Focus (MF): Focus manually using the sub-command dial on the back of the camera. The LCD monitor indicates the focus distance range (in meters or feet) and the depth of field. Focus Range: The camera's focus range is approximately 0.9' to infinity in Wide Angle, and 6.5' to infinity in Telephoto. In the Macro mode, the focus range is approximately 0.2' to 9.8' in Wide Angle, and 6.5' to 11.4' in Telephoto. In the Super Macro mode, the focus range is 0.3" to 3.2'. Super-Intelligent Flash System: When the flash is used, the Super-Intelligent Flash System instantly analyses the scene based on the brightness of the subject, its position in the frame, and its distance from the camera. Flash output and sensitivity are adjusted to ensure that the main subject is correctly exposed while preserving the effects of ambient background lighting, even in dimly-lit indoor scenes. You can use the built-in flash, or an optional external flash unit, like the Fujifilm EF-42 or EF-20. Flash Modes: The Finepix X-S1 has a built-in manual pop-up flash with an effective range of 0.9' to 26.2' in Wide Angle, and 6.5' to 13.1' in Telephoto (sensitivity Auto (800)). Red-eye removal minimizes the "red-eye" effect, and is available for each flash mode. You can choose from the following flash modes: Auto: flash fires automatically as required by the shooting conditions Forced Flash: flash will fire whenever a picture is taken Slow Synchro: auto flash combined with slow shutter speeds (tripod recommended) Suppressed Flash (Off): flash does not fire, even when the subject is poorly lit. Light Metering: The X-S1 uses 256-segment, TTL (through-the-lens) metering, where the camera automatically assesses the scene and selects the optimum exposure. You can select from three metering options: Multi, Spot, or Average. Viewing Images: Images can be played back one-at-a-time or in a variety of multi-frame views. Multi-frame options include a 5-frame cascading display (two previous and two following frames cascaded behind the highlighted image), a side-by-side two-frame display (with smaller thumbnails of the previous and next frames, 9-image grid (3 x 3) and a 100-image grid (10 x 10) of micro-thumbnails. In the 9- and 100-image grid views, the highlighted image is slightly enlarged. Image Search: The Image Search function lets you search pictures by the following criteria: Date: Search for photos by date Face: Search for photos that include faces Favorites: Search for photos by rating Scene: Search for photos that match a selected scene Type: You can easily search your pictures according to the type of photos: still photos, pictures taken in burst mode, or movie footage. Upload Mark: Search for pictures selected for upload to a specified destination. Playback Zoom/Cropping: You can enlarge a still image in the monitor according to the image quality (size). After you have zoomed in and scrolled the picture to the desired composition, you can create a cropped image of a picture. Copies will have an aspect ratio of 4:3, and will be saved as a separate file. Resize: To create a small copy of a picture, you can select "Resize" from the menu. The new images vary in size with the original image. Slide Show: You can view pictures in an automated slide show. You can select normal playback, normal playback that zooms in on faces, or multiple pictures at once. Printing Pictures: Using DPOF (Digital Print Order Form), you can designate which images to print, and whether to print them with or without date. Pictures can be printed as followed: Printer or Photo Lab: plug the camera into a Pictbridge-compatible printer, insert the memory card into a compatible printer, or take the memory card to a digital photo lab Transferring to Computer: transfer the images to a computer before printing them Power Requirements: The Finepix X-S1 is powered by the supplied NP-95 Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (3.6V/1800 mAh). A fully-charged NP-95 is good for approximately 460 shots using the LCD monitor or 500 using the electronic viewfinder. The supplied BC-65N battery charger will charge an NP-95 battery in about 210 minutes. Auto Power Off Function: When the camera is operated on battery power, the Auto Power Off function will automatically turn off the camera to reduce the drain on the batteries if no operations are performed for 2 minutes or 5 minutes, as set in the menu. Regardless of the option selected, the camera will not automatically turn off when connected to a printer or computer, or when a slide show is in progress. X-S1 Accessories: The following accessories are available for the Finepix X-S1: EF-20 Shoe Mount Flash EF-42 Shoe Mount Flash NP-95 Battery: Spare Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery BC-65N Battery Charger Inputs and Outputs Digital In/Out: The Finepix X-S1 features a Mini-B 2.0 jack for connecting the supplied USB cable. This output allows you to download your photos to your computer via USB, or connect the camera to a compatible PictBridge printer. HDMI: The camera has a mini-HDMI (Type C) output for connecting the camera to your HDTV. An optional mini-HDMI to HDMI cable is required. A/V Out: The camera also has a 2.5mm sub-minijack for use with an optional Audio/Video cable for connecting to a non-HDTV. You can select NTSC or PAL output with monaural sound. Supplied Software Operating System Requirements: The Finepix X-S1 is equipped with Software for MyFinepix Studio Version 3.1 for Windows and FinepixViewer Version 3.6 for Macintosh. In order to use this software, your computer must have one of the following operating system: MyFinepix Studio Ver.3.1: Windows 7 (SP1), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows XP (SP3) FinepixViewer Ver.3.6: Mac OS X Version 10.3.9 - 10.6 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 verify what's in the box, 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. 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In 2013: Starting all 50 games for the Lions in center field, Hester was named All-MIAA honorable mention after finishing the season third in the conference in stolen bases with 25 swipes. Ranked third on the team with a .306 batting average while ranking second on the club in hits with 53 while scoring a team-high 41 runs in the leadoff role. Tied for the team lead in triples with four. The Wildwood, Mo. native scored a season-high four runs in Southern's 14-13 victory over Southern Nazarene at the Five State Classic while also stealing a season-high five bases. Hester also had nice performances on the year in the Lions' 11-8 extra-inning win at Pittsburg State hitting a three-run double and in a 12-0 win at Lindenwood where she collected three hits, including a three-run triple while also scoring a pair of runs.
In High School: Was a three sport star for the Lady Wildcats at Eureka High School, lettering in track and field along with basketball and softball...set school records in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays her junior year...on the diamond she earned two first team All-Conference, All-District, and All-Region honors her junior and senior campaign, while helping the Lady Wildcats to conference, district, and sectional championships and a fourth place finish at the state tournament her senior year...while playing for the St. Louis Fusion she was a part of three tournament championships, two runner-ups, and led the Fusion in stolen bases.
Personal: Majoring in kinesiology at Southern...daughter of Dale and Pamela Hester

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My thoughts and prayer to the people and families in Newtown Connecticut on this tragic day.
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sad sad day
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I hear ya man. I dont understand what the **** is wrong with people who would want to shoot little kids, Or any innocent people for that matter.
I hate to be sound harsh but I am GLAD he is dead, the world dont need people like that. I have no sympathy for the shooter. I hope he rots in ****! Just so tragic and uncalled for.
I am at a loss for words!
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.......until the next time, what difference does this one occasion make?
I outta kick your ass for saying that,Ian. This is a tragedy and something like this hurts us all.
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I think the media in all forms should never, ever identify the perpetrator. This poor excuse for a human being wants to be remembered. He is dead, let him stay that way. Remember the lives of the victims and what they might have been but forget about the nut job that robbed them and us of what might have been. Allowing this jerk to live on in infamy is offensive and just fuels the next one. Sadly there is no comfort at times like this.


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Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School senior goalie Angela White has special powers. Well, that hasn't been confirmed, yet, but B-CC coach Rob Kurtz said he believes it.
Sherwood coach John Vukovich agreed White is something special after the second-year, full-time starter single-handedly saved the Barons' fifth consecutive state final appearance in Saturday's 4-3, penalty-kick win against the Warriors at Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville.
The teams entered the penalty kick round after 100 minutes of scoreless soccer.
After missing two of its first three attempts, four-time defending state champion B-CC was on the cusp of defeat.
With the teams locked at 3-3 the 10th kicker, Warriors junior defender Kelly Flamand set the ball down in front of the frame. Score and Sherwood makes its first ever state final and ends B-CC's streak.
Flamand sent a right-footed, decently-paced shot to the far post.
"I've never seen a goalie get out that far. That was just a nice save," Vukovich said. "It's like she had eight-foot arms. She did a great job."
Sherwood (14-2), which was making its first state tournament appearance, won the teams' regular-season match, 1-0. B-CC (13-3) will face Anne Arundel County's South River in the state final at a time yet to be determined.
During Saturday's game White was protected by a strong back line, led by sophomores Denali Minnick and Rachel Cady and senior Zoe Mesirow, that did a good job withstanding the pressure imposed by Sherwood's incredibly fast attack.
Warriors senior midfielder Hope Gouterman's technical play in the middle makes Sherwood dangerous pushing forward.
Scoring has been an issue for the Barons all season long. B-CC plays an aesthetic, possession style of soccer but lacks a single high-scoring entity. The Barons, however, have found a way to persevere in any situation in recent years and did so again Saturday.
Maia Emden, Cady, Mesirow and Minnick all converted their penalty kicks for B-CC.
Gouterman, Amanda Pustis and Kristen Lauda scored for Sherwood.
"I'm usually not speechless, but I don't know what to say. I never believe we are out of it. I know a lot of people say that but I truly believe it. I knew Angela would get a touch on it," Kurtz said. "She has special powers, but I don't know where they come from."
B-CC 1, Sherwood 0 (4-3 penalty kicks)
Sherwood (14-2) 0 0 0 0 0 — 0
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Colonial history, maritime tradition and rural charm intertwine on this unique tour through the eastern reaches of the Chesapeake Bay. Join VBT to explore the pastoral darling of the mid-Atlantic, accentuated with care-free cycling routes along scenic byways; welcoming family-run farms; serene nature preserves populated by fascinating birds; and adorable towns beholden to a window shopper's dream. Off our bikes, we'll take in gorgeous bay views from the deck of a working skipjack, visit local museums, unwind in elegant country inns, and dine on delicious local fare including hand-made ice cream, artisanal cheeses and the region's famed Chesapeake blue crab
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- Board an authentic skipjack and enjoy a half-day sail through the Kent Narrows
- Tour a family-run dairy farm and sample artisanal cheeses
- Dine on the Maryland's most famous crustacean, the Chesapeake blue crab
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- Learn about the region's rich nautical history on a self-guided tour of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and working boatyard
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The re-election of Barak Obama as president demonstrates a profound ignorance of and/or disrespect for the principles on which our nation was founded. We now have an electorate, primarily encompassing our urban centers, that believe they are entitled to that which someone else has earned, either through their hard work and long hours or their entrepreneurial skills. This in no way reflects the founding principles of this nation.
The ruggedness and self-reliant nature of our founders demonstrates a depth of character that we are seeing disappear in America today. Rather, today, many believe they are entitled to the wealth earned by others who were willing to put in the long hours and exercise the skill necessary to earn it.
When President Obama talks about everyone paying their "fair share," he is talking Marxism, i.e., socialism. Consider the results of socialism? Look at the legacy of the former USSR and their communistic brand of socialism. Look at Nazi Germany and their fascistic brand of socialism. Look at Greece, Spain, France, etc. and their democratic socialism in Europe.
Take stock of their economies, and see where socialism has brought them. They have unemployment rates higher than ours. They also have a disconcerting social unrest, which has them bordering on anarchy. The entitlement mentality has become so totally ingrained in the mindset of so many of their citizens that they believe that the "nanny government" has become their normative. This socialism, redistributing wealth from those who produce it to those lacking the motivation or the ability to do so, as Margaret Thatcher once said, "Will only last until they run out of other peoples' money."
"Obamanomics" will considerably lessen the incentive of those with the skills and the genius to create more jobs. "Obamanomics" will effectively put a muzzle on free enterprise. If entrepreneurs are not going to be able to reap the benefits of their hard work and entrepreneurial genius, why should they put forth the effort?
"Obamacare," while threatening our economy, is also threatening the quality of our health care system. As an example of the dictatorial control written into "Obamacare," hospitals like Dupont Hospital would not be allowed to be built. It is a doctor-owned hospital constructed by doctors, with the comfort and service of patients as its main focus. In addition, since "Obamacare" is now the law of the land, Dupont would have to get federal permission to expand any further. This is just the tip the iceberg.
With Medicare reimbursements to doctors being reduced as a result of "Obamacare," more doctors will refuse to treat Medicare patients. Doctors are already losing money on Medicare and Medicaid patients. Why should they be expected to shoulder an even greater loss?
Here in Indiana, ramifications will be felt deeply in Warsaw. The artificial joint manufacturers, after paying a huge corporate tax rate on their revenues, will be faced with an additional 2.3 percent tax on gross revenues. This could well drive them out business or out of the country.
President Obama's energy policy is disastrous as well. Immediately after the election, Obama's interior department put 1.6 million more acres in Colorado, Wyoming and Utah off limits for oil drilling. Pray tell, why didn't they do it before the election? The answer to that question is a no-brainer. It is just one more thing that would have contributed to costing him re-election.
His claims that we have produced more oil under his presidency are disingenuous. The oil that has been produced has been produced in spite of his policies. The oil produced during the last four years has been produced on private land. The production on government land has been drastically curtailed under Obama's presidency.
His push for green energy has resulted in the taxpayers being left holding the bag for several billions of dollars, through the failure of Obama's campaign contributor Solyndra, and other failed green enterprises.
Even as I write this column, the EPA is readying more regulations on the coal mining industry, which still provides the majority of our electricity. Clean coal technology has come a long way. It has improved considerably, but, as President Obama said a number of years ago, electricity rates would necessarily skyrocket under his policy. He wants to see the coal industry shut down. This would also have a devastating impact on the railroads, which own their own mines and make some of their highest profits on them.
Nor has our Constitution been spared. Obama's assault on the First Amendment freedom of religion clause has been launched as a result of his attempting to force the Catholic Church to fund things that are morally repugnant to them in the "Obamacare" law.
Again, after the election the Obama administration announced their support for the "Small Arms Treaty" being discussed at the U.N. It would have a disastrous impact on our Second Amendment rights under the Constitution.
My biggest concern is that for the first time in American history, we will be bequeathing to our posterity a lower standard of living than we had.
Another slap in the face from President Obama was that he pushed gay marriage while his AG Eric Holder refused to do his sworn constitutional duty and defend the "Defense of Marriage Act." This alone is an impeachable offense.
Billy Graham's wife, Ruth Bell Graham, said a number of years ago: "If God does not judge the United States of America, He is going to have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah."
I believe that President Obama's election in 2008 was a warning to America. I believe that his re-election may well be the beginning of God's judgment on our sinful nation.
Thomas Jefferson's words on his memorial are worthy of contemplation. He said: "God who gave us life gave us liberty. And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with His wrath? Indeed, I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that His justice cannot sleep forever."


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USAA Asset Management Co. is so committed to bringing its equity fund business in-house that it is bidding adieu to two subadvisors.
According to a filing, the firm has fired Loomis, Sayles & Co. and UBS Global Asset Management and added three new portfolio managers: John Toohey, Wasif Latif and John Jares to the USAA Growth & Income Fund, in addition to the two current subadvisers, Wellington Management Company and Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss.
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After a quick start to the game, the Class 3A sixth-rated Creston Panthers found themselves in a close game, trailing 14-10 early in the first quarter after a Trae Gilliland 3-pointer for Winterset.
But, Creston responded with a 29-4 run to close out the second quarter and through the first three minutes of the third quarter, in a 79-49 win over the Huskies here on Monday.
Creston improved to 19-3 with the win and advances to the district final Thursday in Greenfield against Atlantic.
The Trojans overcame a slow start, pulling away from ADM for a 63-43 win on Monday.
Thursday's game between the Panthers and the Trojans will mark the third meeting between the two teams, with both teams being ranked in the Associated Press top 10 for each meeting.
With the possibility of inclement weather on Thursday, the Iowa High School Athletic Association is looking at moving the game to Friday, but that decision will not be made until the snowstorm hits.
Rocky start
The Panthers bolted to a 7-0 lead in the opening minutes of the first quarter, but Winterset answered with an 8-0 run, taking advantage of seven Creston turnovers int he quarter and taking an 11-8 lead into the first intermission.
Panther head coach Billy Hiatt went to his bench to try to ignite a spark on the floor.
Cole Thompson and Zach Powers gave the Panthers solid minutes off the bench early.
"We went to our a bench a little bit and got some energy from some of our guys and got going a little bit," Hiatt said. "Powers does a good job of playing defense, and I knew I'd get some energy from him. That's the luxury of having a good bench, is you can go to it and see what happens with it."
Big run
That's when Creston put together its 29-4 run, putting the game out of reach.
Seven different Panther players scored during that run, led by Luke Neitzel, Briar Evans and Trey Thomsen, who each scored six points during the stretch.
Overall, it was a balanced scoring effort for the Panthers.
Four players scored in double figures — Thomsen (14), Neitzel (13), Evans (11) and Colby Taylor (10) — while Alex Nielsen added nine and Jay Wolfe netted eight points.
In total, 12 of 14 Creston players scored in the game.
It was a good way for the senior class of nine players to go out in their final game in front of the home crowd.
"We talked about that pregame — it'd be the last go-round for these people to get to see them play," Hiatt said. "They did a real good job. Played good team basketball and came out scoring."
The seniors scored 57 of Creston's 79 points.
Trilogy ends
Barring a postponement for the weather, the Creston vs. Atlantic trilogy will come to an end Thursday night in Greenfield.
Atlantic, ranked second in Class 3A, owns two wins over Creston so far this year, by scores of 47-40 and 47-38.
But, the third and final meeting between the two teams is the meeting with the most on the line — a spot in the substate final against the winner of the Harlan vs. Carroll game in Denison.
Harlan advanced to the district final with a 79-53 win over Glenwood Monday, while Carroll needed overtime to defeat Greene County, 59-52.
The Cyclones knocked off Carroll 70-51 on Thursday in the regular season finale.
Hiatt feels like his team will be ready for Atlantic on Thursday.
"These guys know each other, played against each other for so long," he said. "We practiced some different things to try to get ready. We kind of tried them there against Winterset to get a look at it. I think we're ready."
WINTERSET (49) — CJ Caudle 6 4-5 18, Lucas Nolan 4 0-0 10, Ryan Scheetz 3 1-1 8, Noah Kaldenberg 1 2-4 5, Cory Briney 2 1-1 5, Trae Gilliland 1 0-0 3. Totals — 17 8-11 49. 3-point goals — 7 (Caudle 2, Nolan 2). Team fouls — 15. Fouled out — Gilliland, Briney.
CRESTON (79) — Trey Thomsen 6 1-2 14, Luke Neitzel 5 2-2 13, Briar Evans 5 1-2 11, Colby Taylor 4 0-0 10, Alex Nielsen 3 2-2 9, Jay Wolfe 3 2-2 8, Zach Powers 1 1-2 4, Cole Thompson 1 1-1 3, Caleb Thompson 1 0-0 2, Bryce McIlravy 0 2-2 2, Brandon Phipps 1 0-0 2, Ryan Cook 0 1-2 1. Totals — 30 13-19 79. 3-point goals — 6 (Taylor 2, Thomsen 1, Powers 1, Neitzel 1, Nielsen 1). FG shooting — 30-50 (60 percent). Rebounds — 27 (Neitzel 6, Evans 6, Thomsen 5, Taylor 3, Caleb Thompson 3). Assists — 13 (Neitzel 5, Kainen Somers 3, Cole Thompson 3). Steals — 10 (Taylor 4, Phipps 2, Neitzel 2). Blocked shots — 2 (Taylor 2). Team fouls — 17. Fouled out — None.
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Hi there I've got a blue star 180 that I bought which the previous owner replaced the orginal engine with a harbor freight predator engine. My question is what can I do with the wire that hooks up to the rectifier since a pred doesn't have an alternator ?.? And what is the voltage required on this wire I believe it is # 50.
can this be bypassed?
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Does the predator not have a charge coil? Does it have a starter, pull and/or electric? A serial would be handy as there are 2 180K diagrams.
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The predator only has one wire coming off the charge coil it is electric start with a rope backup. Did not find a ser on the welder but the wiring dia under the cover is # SC-147 173
the welder is not producing any output at the plugs or the weld output. And I'm thinking that this might be the problem and is there a way to bypass this???
T1 is an AC coil. thats looking for the input from the charge coil in the engine. Not entirely sure how you would mimic that
Now that charge wire (which goes to #57 on the 180K), has to go to a rectifier. You will ahve to dig out the other side of its rectifier, as #50 has to go to it. Otherwise you will have to mimic the 18Vac to RC1-3&4 from T1 isolation transformer.
You may get away with going direct to RC1-3, 4 with 12VDC. Won't matter on polarity. Output will be reduced, but it may work.
I use tech manuals not owners manuals, so your #'s mean squat. Thats why I use your serial#'s
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Where would the ser no be located didn't find one on the faceplate ? I looked on millers website but the only manuals available were owners manuals where can I get a tech manual?


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On Saturday, March 10, the Orlando Science Center hosted the 14th annual Science Challenge. Presented by Bright House Networks, the Science Challenge is intended to encourage excellence in science education plus provide an intermediate event between the County Science Fairs and the State Science Fair. The participants are the first place winners in the physical science competitions for middle and high schools in County Science Fairs for the eight surrounding counties (Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole and Volusia).
More than 100 competitors showcased over 90 projects and sharpened their presentation skills before a panel of judges that included current and retired engineers, educators and scientists. Competition categories included Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth and Space Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Mathematical Sciences and Physics.
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"Don't let the list of ingredients fool you: this is super-easy, and gets rave reviews whenever I serve it. The salsa can be made the day ahead to save time. Strawberries can be substituted for the mango if you prefer--both are excellent! Combine leftover salsa with some drained black beans the next day for lunch."
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extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon
lemon juice
1 tablespoon
minced fresh parsley
1 clove
garlic, minced
1 teaspoon
dried basil
1 teaspoon
ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon
2 (6 ounce)
tilapia fillets
1 large
ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced
red bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons
minced red onion
1 tablespoon
chopped fresh cilantro
jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons
lime juice
salt and pepper to taste
This was delicous! I started marinading the fish just a couple hours ahead of time. Then I put the two fillets in a 9x9 pan, drizzled most of the marinade over the top, and then baked it in the oven (covered) at 350 for 15 minutes, and then I uncovered it and baked it at 375 until it was done (probably another 10 minutes, I didn't set the timer).
The salsa is great, too. It really makes enough for about 4+ fillets, but I enjoyed the leftovers with chips, so I don't know that I would ever cut the salsa recipe in half. I paired this with some coconut rice and asparagus. I'll definately make this again.
Made the Mango Salsa only for my fish tacos. Everyone enjoyed it.
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Great Recipe! I was in a hurry so I pulled out my George Foreman. I set the temp @ 300 & grilled the Tilapia Fillets for 9 minutes. They turned out great! The Mango Salsa adds just the right touch.
Yummy! A little messy but worth it. I used JDPOP's advice and accompanied this with the Herbed Rice and Black Beans. Great meal.
This made for a light refreshing dinner. I did add extra jalapeno. I served with herbed rice and steamed asparagus. I almost didn't make it when I saw the calorie and fat content. This must be a typo. A 6oz piece of talipia has roughly 140 calories. The mango has roughly 110 for 1 cup which is what my mango chopped up came out to. That is of course divided into for 2 people. The olive oil is high caloric and fat, but it is in the marinade. Most stays behind in the bag. The calories in the rest of the ingredients is small. Nutrition facts on the website need to be more accurate. Great dish. Thanks for posting.
Very easy and very tasty! My husband and I both cleared our plates. I rested the tilapia on a bed of long grain rice that was salted, peppered, with a splash of lemon. I can't wait to make again.
AWESOME Taste! But beware, I used a charcoal grill and my marinated fish caused the charcoal to flame up more than once! I only used the ingredients listed to grill, so be careful. To prevent this fragile fish from falling apart while grilling, I marinated it frozen for 40 minutes. As far as the salsa, I only left out the jalapeno. This was because I served the stuffed jalapeno bacon wrap recipe as a side.
This is very good and I personally prefer to make the salsa a day ahead of time to let the flavors merge.
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- MFA in Advertising Design, Syracuse University
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- A logo designed by Professor Jensen was selected to receive an American Graphic Design Award in September 2012. This national design competition is presented by Graphic Design USA magazine.
- In 2011, 2013 and 2014, Professor Jensen served as a judge in the National Cartoonist Society's annual awards competition, for the advertising illustration, book illustration and editorial cartoon categories.
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Last night's 47th Annual ACM Awards brought out country music's best and brightest stars. From Taylor Swift to Carrie Underwood, and even Nicole Kidman, the ladies wowed in their red carpet gowns.
Carrie Underwood: Carrie Underwood is kind of the eternal prom queen. I've never NOT seen her in sparkles and last night was no different. Underwood wore a strapless silver gown by Abed Mahfouz with beading and a revealing leg slit.
Taylor Swift: Taylor Swift was definitely the belle of the ball, and by belle I mean, "best dressed" and by ball I mean, "some country awards show." Taylor looked lovely and regal in an ivory and gold J Mendel gown with side cutouts. She wore her hair natural and I think might finally be graduating from knee-length party dresses! Yae! Fashion!
Kelly Clarkson: Since Kelly Clarkson is an honorary country music star, she attended the event to perform her hit duet with Jason Aldean, but that red dress wasn't. Kelly did her best with a red ruched tube dress that I can only assume was purchased at Charlotte Russe. O well, her hair looked pretty.
LeAnn Rimes: LeAnn Rimes wore a Stella McCartney dress to the ACM Awards, because you know, she used to be a country star, before she was a twitter celebrity. Anyways, this one-shouldered dress featured a pattern on the front, side cutouts, and a mesh back. It was definitely signature sporty Stella McCartney, but I can't tell if I hate it or lo-Oh, sorry, I just got distracted by her husband Eddie Cibrian's face, what were we talking about?
Nicole Kidman: Nicole Kidman, STILL dutifully attending country music red carpets, wore a knee length LBD by L'Wren Scott with a cute mesh bust with built in collar. She paired the black dress with strappy red sandals.
Miranda Lambert: Whenever a celeb wears a gold gown to an awards show, they have to look amazing, otherwise they are just inviting "Miranda Lambert dresses like awards trophy!" type-comments. Anyways, this is happening here with this figure hugging gold gown by Randi Rahm.
Jennifer Nettles: Jennifer Nettles of country duo Sugarland was pretty in pink. This pink and sheer gown featured a confusing geometric pattern and a bright yellow belt around the waist. We could have done without the yellow, and maybe the dress would have been better on T-Swift?


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The DAC's 150,000 square feet of athletic amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center; as 25-meter indoor pool; squash and racquetball centers; yoga and CrossFit studios; a gymnasium; group exercise and SPIN studios. In addition the club offers year-round recreational activities including bike rides, tournaments, races and leagues. New members receive two complimentary personal training sessions as well as a fitness screening by one of our specialized Wellness Center staff.
More than 100 social events are organized for DAC members each year. These range from family and children's events to wine tastings and Chef's dinners and exclusive access to cultural and sporting events. Signature club events include the Athlete of the Year banquet; St. Paddy's Punch Out Boxing Night; Parade of Lights holiday party and Back to the DAC—an annual fall open house.
From weddings to mitzvahs, some of Denver's most memorable occasions have taken place at The DAC. Members may host private events in one of two sumptuous ballrooms or on the rooftop sundeck; reserve the historic bowling alley; or meet friends in a classic billiards room that offers pool, shuffleboard, and a place to catch the game. The Tavern Restaurant and 1884 Dining Room offer full-service dining and catering by award-winning Chef Dominic Menna. Casual fare and made-to-order coffee drinks and smoothies can be found in our Pub and Snack Bar.
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"Grilled flavorful shrimp with a little kick."
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soy sauce
1/4 cup
rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup
Asian (toasted) sesame oil
2 tablespoons
minced garlic
1 tablespoon
minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon
cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon
red pepper flakes
1 pound
medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Quick and easy recipe with big flavour. I had to leave out the cayenne because we have a heat wimp in the house. I have to admit I was doubting that 5 minutes would be long enough to marinate but that was all the time I had so that's how long it sat. Surprise! It was awesome! This is going into our summer rotation. Thanks kaid711!
This was a really wonderful and flavorful preparation for grilled shrimp! I marinated this for about 1 1/2 hours and prepared as written. Only tweak I'll make next time is a little less oil, really only needs one, two tablespoons max. Great grillining recipe, thanks for sharing with AR!
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Really loved these. Recipe was bang on, flavour was amazing. I marinaded them for 1 1/2 hours and cooked as directed. I didn't make any changes, they are wonderful as written.
This is an excellent marinate! I placed skewered prawns on a plate and brushed both sides with the marinate five minutes before they were barbecued. The prawns had a beautifully subtle flavor of the marinate and it was not overpowering. However, just like Volleyballmom, I also have a Heat Wimp in the house so only added half the cayenne and pepper flakes. But my Wimp didn't even notice the heat! So next time, I'll add the entire amounts! Thanks Kaid711 for this wonderful recipe!
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Calories: 455
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So you want to poop in Sochi. One of the unexpected highlights of the lead-up to the Olympics has been the discovery that many of the bathrooms in and around Sochi are, shall we say, Russian Unorthodox. If you or a loved one are heading to the Olympics, you may need a primer. Allow us to help.
The Russians, with their fatalist sense of humor, have embraced the chaos. Holding it up as emblematic of corruption or incompetence, Sochi toilets have become something of a meme on Russian social media. (I'm not sure who created the image above, which makes a pun by mashing up Sochi and the Russian word for taking a crap. I found it here first, and if anyone can decipher the signature or point me in the direction of the creator, it'd be appreciated.)
But the Sochi toilet meme has led to confusion. Russians are posting any old photo of bizarre bathrooms and claiming they're from Sochi. So first let us weed out the impostors.
One popular photo making the rounds is not from Sochi, but is from a hastily built facility constructed for last year's University Games in Kazan:
Kazan University on the eve of the Summer Universiade 2013. Image: BBC cameraman Max Lomakin pic.twitter.com/s9PDECpSrN
— Steve Rosenberg (@BBCSteveR) January 21, 2014
The provenance of another, which turns defecation into a spectator sport, is unknown. It first started making the internet rounds in December, and does at least appear to be Russian in origin.
Now that the frauds are out of the way, your first questions will be how to find the bathrooms. That will be easy!
Top signage #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/SHU2j3JyIh
— Jonathan Edwards (@JDE66) February 4, 2014
If you merely need to pee, you don't need our help. Just brush up on your aim:
At least I didn't have to share. #SochiToilet #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/Vt8BnECCcg
— Rob Elgas (@RobElgasNBC) February 5, 2014
But if you need to go No. 2, you may be confronted with unexpected obstacles. This backward-lidded toilet is located at the main train station in Sochi. The photo was taken by a Russian visitor last week.
If you are from America or Western Europe, you may be confused by a warning on many of the bathrooms. No toilet paper in the toilet?
People have asked me what surprised me the most here in Sochi. It's this. Without question ... it's ... THIS. pic.twitter.com/1jj05FNdCP
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) February 4, 2014
This is not weird for most parts of the world, where the pressure in the pipes isn't sufficient to handle paper. (It is another question entirely if a world-class resort, built entirely from scratch and with new infrastructure, should have had Western-strength plumbing installed. Especially for $51 billion.) But you will just have to deal with it, and pray your TP basket is emptied periodically.
You think you're ready to go? Not so fast. There are many other rules for Sochi toilets, some of them logical enough you wouldn't expect to be specifically warned against them, others that you hadn't even considered...until now.
Well that's interesting... Sochi rules in the bathrooms!! #haha #olympics pic.twitter.com/xacSVimwXY
— Sebastien Toutant (@SebToots) February 1, 2014
All set? Great! You may need to bring a buddy with you. The world first became aware of Sochi's double toilets last month, and had a good laugh.
Seeing double in the Gentlemen's Loo at the Olympic Biathlon Centre #Sochi pic.twitter.com/a1HoilU9zn
— Steve Rosenberg (@BBCSteveR) January 20, 2014
But Olympic organizers were quick to point out that the whole story hadn't been told. That restroom was apparently in the process of being converted into a utility closet, and was never meant for synchronized shitting. Here's what it looks like today:
Sochi bathroom is being converted to utility room. It looks like this now. Seriously http://t.co/cBlTNlp5s0 pic.twitter.com/uV0DdXzA52
— Cork Gaines (@CorkGaines) January 23, 2014
That's...still a little weird. But it's an explanation. Except, upon arriving in Sochi this week, journalists and athletes discovered even more double toilets. It's not a bug, it's a feature! You may want to hold hands.
A second side-by-side toilet found at Sochi Olympics http://t.co/GG1uZOuThg pic.twitter.com/SNz1OJtNNo
— Yahoo Canada News (@YahooCanadaNews) February 2, 2014
Прибывающие на олимпийские игры иностранные спортсмены с удовольствием позируют в диковинных туалетах города Сочи pic.twitter.com/NFzUmybHar
— Илья Яшин (@IlyaYashin) February 3, 2014
So you've finally gone, and made a new best friend in the process. But for the true pinnacle of defecation, you'll want to make your way up to Roza Khutor, the resort hosting the alpine skiing events. There you'll find a nice, clean, private stall where you can picture yourself hurtling down the mountain.
Congratulations! You're pooping like an Olympian now.


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Germany, 1659: When a dying boy is pulled from the river with a mark crudely tattooed on his shoulder, hangman Jakob Kuisl is called upon to investigate whether witchcraft is at play in his small Bavarian town. Whispers and dark memories of witch trials and the women burned at the stake just 70 years earlier still haunt the streets of Schongau. When more children disappear and an orphan boy is found dead - marked by the same tattoo - the mounting hysteria threatens to erupt into chaos.
Before the unrest forces him to torture and execute the very woman who aided in the birth of his children, Jakob must unravel the truth. With the help of his clever daughter, Magdelena, and Simon, the university-educated son of the town's physician, Jakob discovers that a devil is indeed loose in Schongau. But it may be too late to prevent bloodshed.
©2011 Oliver Pötzsch, Lee Chadeayne (translation) (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.
I was really surprised when I looked at the reviews for this book. I thought that this book was average AT BEST. For a mystery it completely lacks any drive or urgency. Perhaps this is because I didn't care about any of the characters - some were flimsily drawn, some were robotic, and some were just down right comical. The plot was slow and plodded along (and along and along). There were chapters that, in my opinion, needed editing - nothing happened in them worth mentioning! While I am no medieval expert some of the things that were said or done just seemed unbelievable to me. Finally, the narrator didn't do much to help the robotic characters. I think he sounded at times like a computerized voice.
I really thought I would have liked this book. I sometimes like typical genre plots told in new settings to make them fresh, but I just couldn't connect with this book.
"Great but graphic"
The Hangman's Daughter hooked me and I listened, engaged, to the end. It has everything I like in historical mystery - compelling characters, fascinating time period, fast-paced plot. The thing to know, though, is it also has torture. The author has not shied away from graphic depictions of the Hangman's trade and atrocities committed by mercenaries and soldiers of the time. For example, an infant is ripped from its mother and swung by its foot... I'll leave the rest out, suffice to say, it doesn't end well for the baby. But the book doesn't celebrate or in anyway glorify violence. It's just part of the world of 1658. So, it's up to each reader to decide. For myself, I'll be downloading the next book in the series.
This was a fascinating book. Jacob Kuisl is the hangman of the town of Schongau, some years after the infamous Schongau witch trials. When two children are murdered under mysterious circumstances, the town midwife is accused of witchcraft. While Kuisl believes that the midwife is innocent, he must do his duty or lose his position. The book moves slowly in spots, but builds to an exciting finish. The details of town life, medicine, the aftermath of war, etc. give the book life and dimension. I highly recommend it.
"Great History Mystery"
This book is one of the best ones I have listened to, and I have listened to hundreds over the years. (I have a 3-hour+ commute each day via Interstate.)
This is my first encounter with Grover Gardner, but I think his rendition is excellent and fits the tone of the book handily.
"Down to Earth Historical Fiction"
I really enjoyed the first in this series. Hangman's Daughter is interesting from a cultural/historical point of view but also a compelling story - a murder mystery, basically. This historical fiction is "down to earth" compared to many books of its sort and I could easily relate to many of the characters while still appreciating the historical and cultural differences between us. Reading the second in the series now and enjoying as well.
Never listened to GG before but he is perfect in this audiobook. His pronunciation of the German names and locations made listening to this book far more enjoyable than reading it. Perfect!
The hangman's support of a condemned, lowly woman is significant!
"Too Much Reality"
I started trying to listen to "The Hangman's Daughter" a while back, then had to stop for a while, to prepare myself emotionally for a subsequent attempt. Yikes! This audiobook opens with a scene so horrific and gut-wrenching that I couldn't bear it. Having now finally finished listening to the entire audiobook, I feel a bit shattered. If you have a gentle heart like mine, I warn you away from this novel. Perhaps its scenes of cruelty, torture, and bloodthirstiness establish a reality true to seventeenth-century Germany. Perhaps modern people everywhere would behave that way under similar conditions and circumstances. I hate to think so, and I have insurmountable difficulty understanding such human behavior. In any case, I don't look for those kinds of scenes in my entertainment, and I doubt that I will muster the courage to listen to "The Hangman's Daughter" again any time soon. If you have enough emotional toughness to disregard my warning, then you may find some merit in this novel. It does offer a pretty good mystery and pretty good writing -- although I have some suspicions about the translation. Pötzsch does provide good character development; only I'm having a little trouble believing the main character (who, by the way, is not the hangman's daughter, but the hangman, himself). Can a person who performs torture, dismemberment, and murder for a living really have a warm, loving, compassionate heart, with the gift of healing? As an herbalist, I do appreciate Pötzsch's apparent knowledge of herbs and their healing properties. Grover Gardner, the narrator of "The Hangman's Daughter," has an odd, throaty, but not unpleasant voice. He does an adequate, if undistinguished performance of this novel, lacking drama. In summation, I would recommend against this audiobook, unless you take an interest in medieval superstitions and torture techniques.
"Gripping Medieval Mystery"
This was a mesmerizing audio. I could not stop listening. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. It was also a great recreation of Medieval times in Germany. The suspense is maintained throughout the entire narrative and the pace is hectic. The final climatic fight is well done and terrifying in the extreme. I can't recommend this book highly enough. If you want a good satisfying Medieval mystery this is it.
The period detail is spot on and despite the immense amount of detail about Medieval life and customs, it never intereferes with the story but actually adds to the atmosphere.
If you want a great historical mystery this is it. I understand a sequel is coming and I hope Audible get it.
I'm an avid listener. Audio books are a mini-vacation for me. They fill my "need to read" when I don't have time - which is most of the time. Great element of multi-tasking!
"Why not call it "The Hangman?""
A pretty good "who done it" for any generation, but made far more interesting through the lens of 17th century witch fears and a picture of the real role of the hangmen of the period. Who knew they had families and lived regular lives? Although not gratuitous or overly gruesome, the violence is a bit shocking, but apparently accurate for the era. Recommended for lovers of historic fiction and mysteries.
"I really wanted to like this..."
I really wanted to like this book a lot. As in '5 stars' a lot. In theory it has a lot of things that would interest me. German? Check. Accurate medieval history? check. Murder mystery? check. Somehow, though, it just didn't come together. The clues weren't very well spaced out so there were multiple chapters in which nothing happened, nothing new was developed (not even the characters) and then the next clue would be dropped only to spend the next 4 chapters or so reiterating the new clue. The literary devices were a bit tired: the modern audience is meant to understand that the physician's son is one of the good guys because he drinks coffee and believes in the circulatory system. The translation from German was pretty good, but there were times when I found I could reconstruct the German phrase from the clumsy English translation because the word order was spot on for German and awkward in English. As for the whodunnit: in the end it didn't matter. The great reveal about who was behind everything felt anti-climactic and had no effect on the wrap-up of the plot. The orchestrator could have been John Doe or any character in the book and the ending would have been the same. Somehow, that seems wrong.
All in all, I was disappointed in the book and learned my lesson about believing Amazon when they say that 'everyone is reading this book because it's the best book ever'. Turns out, it was published by Amazon's in house publishing company. Lesson learned.
"holy plot holes batman!"
In general I love historical fiction and this book seemed like it would have lots going for it. But it failed in every aspect of it. The characters were flat, boring and cliche. The plot moved extremely slowly and 'clues' were gone over again and again and again and then again a few chapters later, in case you forgot. The whole book could have been half the length without losing anything. The translation was stilted, especially with idioms and phrases. For those who might be faint of heart, the descriptions of torture and killing is not extremely graphic but presented in a very matter-of-fact way. Probably not for everyone.
My biggest problem with the book was continuity errors and plot holes. The editor of this book needs to be fired. Sometimes it's little things, like the main characters get covered in clay dust which they can't get off, and an hour later when one goes to town to get help, no one asks why they're all covered in dirt. When you find out who did it, I invite you to go back and read the initial descriptions of this character's physical characteristics and then read the big confrontation scene again. See the problem? Appalling.
In the middle of the book, I thought I'd be giving this book maybe 3 stars and say that it was kind of ok for listening to in the car, but the completely frustrating plot hole at the end was the final turn of the thumb-screw for me. I confess: I hated this book. Would not recommend, will not buy the sequel.
"The Hangman's Daughter"
Excellent - don't pass this one up! I wish I could find more historical novels like this. Having grown weary of novels set in Tudor times, I found this little gem while browsing historical crime/thrillers. Set in seventeenth century Bavaria it involves a reluctant executioner, a midwife accused of witchcraft, a young physician and, of course, the hangman's daughter. The plot involves a village with with a less than scrupulous town council and the lengths some would go to in order to cover their greed. The characters were well drawn and the author made me feel I was right there living the story.
If you like historical novels you will love this book. I do not know if the author has written any other books, but I will definitely be searching. Don't forget to listen to the author's notes at the end. Very revealing!
"Spoilt by the narrator"
This is a good story though a little slow to start. A promising start to the series. I may read the rest of the series rather than have them on audible because the narration is simply appalling. Like listening to a robot with an annoying american drawl
"Rivetting story"
Unusual story which I struggled to put down. Found the narrator a bit off until I got used to him, after which it was fine. I love books about subjects which are new to me, and this was one of the better ones.
I wasn't sure I was going to like this at first. Not even sure why I downloaded this. As it turned out once started I found it difficult to stop listening. Perhaps the fact that the story is based upon a real family history made it so believable. Certainly Grover Gardner delivers the performance that I have come to expect - just the right voice for this story.
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Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
ACT Cost Summary
- As a guiding principal, it is most accurate to think of the implementation of an ACT demonstration program in terms of creating one ACT team to serve one specific group of client/participants. The cost formula would run: $800,000.00 to $1,000,000.00 = 100 clients = 10 - 12 staff for one year.
- These costs are offset by the fact that the ACT model replaces several existing, fractured services and programs currently used by the clients. Once the individual is part of an ACT program, the team itself provides the services. ACT is designed as one-stop shopping for people with the most severe mental illnesses. ACT effectively serves people that most treatment models shy away from: those who have a co-occurring substance abuse disorder, criminal justice involvement, and people who are homeless.
- Beyond the one-time start-up expenses (consultation on design, training of team, training of supervisory mental health authority) of $25,000 to $50,000, the program's ongoing funding mechanisms are the same as those currently being utilized: Medicaid, Medicare, mental health block grant funds, state and county mental health funds, and in some states tobacco settlement funds.
- Some of the specific, concrete realized savings from ACT are in the tremendous reduction of time that ACT clients spend in institutional settings (psychiatric hospitals, or psychiatric wards in med/surg hospitals). In higher fidelity (to the model) programs, hospital days are reduced by 23% points over those plans that attempt to do "ACT lite" models or traditional office-based care. (Economic Impacts of Assertive Community Treatment: A Review of the Literature by Eric Latimer, Ph.D. in The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 44, June 1999.)
- In detailed studies of high fidelity ACT models vs. Intensive Case Management models of service delivery, the evidence has been that to break even, or experience savings, PACT should be the program of choice for clients who have been high users of hospital services. (Lattimer, June,1999).
- In the early 1980s, 70% of each dollar spent on mental health services in the United States was spent in hospitals. At the same time in Dane County, Wisconsin, (birthplace of PACT), only 17% of mental health funding was spent on hospitals. 83% of MH dollars was spent on community-based treatment.(Stein & Diamond, 1985).
- Santos et al,(1993 study) concluded that the cost per patient per year for hospital care was $18,800 (plus) the cost of traditional outpatient care. That overall cost in hospital care DECREASED to $11,300 once ACT teams were in place in the community shows a reduction of 40% in dollars spent on hospital care.
- In concluding his review of the published studies comparing ACT with other models of service delivery, William Hughes (Health & Social Work, May, 1999) said, "Extensive studies in public and non-profit agencies have shown PACT to be the most cost-effective option for treating populations with serious illnesses and disabilities now being enrolled in Medicaid managed behavioral health plans."
- In the published findings on the cost-effectiveness of ACT as compared with standard case management as conducted by Susan Essock, et al (American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, (4/98) there was no difference in cost to the public mental health system, the state or society between ACT and case management. In particular, the evidence showed that ACT teams increased clients days in the community as opposed to days in the hospital and those savings on hospital bed days offset the additional costs associated with ACT.
- In 1999, a study of capitated ACT services was published by Daniel Chandler, et al (Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, spring 1999,Vol. 22 no. 4). The conclusion was that with a capitated ACT system, the per person gross costs were 25% lower and the net costs were 67% lower than the comparison group receiving traditional services through Alameda County (Calif.). Again, the largest savings came from the reduction in clients recycling through and lengths of stay in hospitals.
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A dream come true... if you're lucky enough to get quality controlled parts in ALL of the modular pieces. I had a problem with a drawer and drawer front being misaligned and defective. Both parts were damaged and it took nearly a month of emailing back and forth with customer service (and two packages sent out to my address) to get all of the components in proper order. Once everything was straightened out though, I couldn't be happier with the dresser.
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