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Asus has been in the UMPC business for roughly a year. The
company first launched
its R2H at last year's Computex and showcased its T83 follow-up
earlier this year.
Today, the company has announced a new UMPC aimed squarely
at mobile Internet browsing. The Eee PC 701 can run Linux or Windows XP and is
aimed at a wide variety of users ranging from children to the elderly.
Asus says that its new Eee PC 701 uses an Intel processor
and chipset, but doesn't get into specifics. Given the small form-factor, the
likely candidates are the 600MHz A100 processor and 945GU Express chipset which
make up Intel's Ultra
Mobile PC 2007 platform.
Also included with the device are a 7" display, 10/100
Ethernet port, 56k modem, 802.11b/g wireless, 512MB of DDR2-400 memory and a
webcam. Storage duties are handled by 4GB, 8GB or 16GB of solid-state memory.
Asus claims that the Eee PC 701 can operate for up to 4
hours on its 4-cell battery.
According to PC Magazine, the Eee PC 701 will start at just $199. Availability, however, has not yet been announced.


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[Guatemala bloggers] Here but there
Last month, Roo Ciambriello and seven other bloggers joined us in Guatemala, visiting World Vision's work there and witnessing child sponsorship at work. Back home now, Roo reflects on her experience and realizes how a simple yes to the trip has become so much more meaningful. This post originally appeared on Roo's blog, Neon Fresh.
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I've been home from Guatemala for a week now, and the transition has been kind of strange. There are things to be done, leaving little time or attention to sort through my emotions, so I do so haphazardly. Woodenly. My friend spent a good amount of time in Africa last year, and she came back and told me that the people there are starved for clean water. I flush clean water in my bathroom. I run it through a sprinkler and my kids play in it. I wonder if the people in Africa know that I do this. I'm here, in Connecticut, with my family…but I'm in Guatemala, too. I stand on the side of the road and a dog walks past me. Not a dog -- a skeleton of a dog. Ribs bare and eyes black, head down. He looks so pitiful and it makes me so sad, but I do not shed tears for this dog or any of the dozens of strays I see throughout the week. Instead, I cry when told that small children die in Guatemala because of gang violence, malnutrition, and preventable diseases. Respiratory infections and stomach bugs send children to their graves. Gangs formed out of a war-torn land battle and children become their casualties. Young girls and boys are bought and sold like chattel, forced into prostitution or hard labor. I'm in a shop in Antigua and I feel a hand on the small of my back. I turn around to face a little boy. He holds up a brush and asks if he can shine my shoes. The man to my left says no in my stead. The boy doesn't move. Por favor. Tengo hambre. Please. I'm hungry. Before I can say anything, the shop owner shoos him off, he scampers down the road, and I'm flooded with guilt. "You couldn't have told him yes. It's child labor," a low voice explains. "And if you had said yes, that money is not going for him to have a meal. That money is going to his handler." Said so matter-of-fact, but the words twist inside me. Children, up and down the streets I'm walking, asking me to buy their bracelets, offering to clean my shoes. Human trafficking is prevalent in Guatemala. Here, in this same town, there are children being rented out to depraved men -- children turned into marionettes by someone bigger than them. My daughter Remmy puts her arms around my neck and plants a kiss on my cheek. "I figured it out." Her smile is wide. I look down and she's assembled a truck with Legos -- just like the pictures showed her. "It's perfect! Great job! I am so proud of you." She beams and runs off with the instruction booklet, ready to build a house next. I watch her build with Legos and draw pictures of her sisters and dance and sway to the radio. I smile when I see her snuggled into bed with a pile of books next to her. Remmy does not worry about her next meal. No one will ever buy her or sell her. She doesn't think twice about dancing through clean water spouting through a garden hose in the front yard. A common cold does not threaten her being. I am blessed and grateful, and yet I'm devastated knowing that there are Remmys in Antigua and Guatemala City, hustling strangers for money, and being hustled by handlers for money. And then I am mad, angry, white-hot inside that we in our privileged countries are unaware of it. Or aware of it and unwilling to do anything about it. World Vision is not perfect. No humanitarian organization is. Abject poverty is a beast with many layers and no easy solutions. But I know that World Vision is changing lives and saving lives all over the world. When I was first asked to be a part of this trip, my yes was to partnering with a big humanitarian organization. But it has become so much more than that. My yes is a yes to the heartbreak that comes with tearing down ignorance. Yes to justice. Yes to eradicating child trafficking. Yes to anger on behalf of the oppressed. Yes to loving children that are not my own. Say it with me.
On our trip last month, we had the opportunity to visit World Vision's Tinamit community in Guatemala, and we're bringing you the opportunity to help these children directly. Hundreds of children in Tinamit alone and thousands across Guatemala still need sponsors! Consider sponsoring a child in Tinamit today. See what our other bloggers have written recently about the trip: Caleb Wilde: "Warring Against Death" Micha Boyett: "The Weight of Not Enough" Zack Hunt: "Visions of Guatemala" Jessica Shyba: "To Guatemala with Love" Matthew Paul Turner: "The Slums Are Alive" Shelby Zacharias: "Guide Mothers" Jamie Wright: "Fighting Poverty is like so 2012″ Read all of our posts from Guatemala here.


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Or if we haven't hit rock bottom, how much longer before we do?
Not taking anything away from the Wizards because after all the Wiz have three all-stars, but this was probably our best opportunity beside the Wolves next week to get a win.
I mean, I think we've over-analyzed this team to the point where we're now beating a dead horse. Seriously, I'm lost for words now and don't know what else we can do to improve.
I just can't understand this right now.


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CU*Answers Converts Ohio Credit Union, Adds Three CUSO Owners
The $194 million MidUSA Credit Union in Middletown, Ohio, has converted to the CU*BASE core processing platform from CU*Answers in Grand Rapids, Mich., the CUSO said.
The 17,900-member MidUSA will be running through a hosted SaaS environment and also will be using the Michigan CUSO's online banking, e-statements, alerts and notices software as well as mobile Web and text banking and bill pay, and partner eDOC Innovations for document imaging, CU*Answers said.
There now are more than 200 credit unions in 25 states using the CU*BASE system, the CUSO said, including five conversions so far this year.
According to the Technology Survey from Callahan & Associates, the Ohio credit union had been on a Fiserv DataSafe platform and was using Intuit Financial Services for online banking, FIS for bill pay and ESP for e-statements.
CU*Answers also said it has added three more shareholding owners, bringing the total to 110. They are the $56 million Clarkston Brandon Community CU in Clarkston, Mich.; the $6 million Muskegon Consumers Power Employees CU in Muskegon, Mich., and the $48 million Northern Hills FCU in Sturgis, S.D.
Credit union clients can currently become owners for $180,000 and the CUSO has returned more than $3 million in dividends and interest in the past two years, said its executive vice president, Scott Page.
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"On this superb CD, Jimmy Bruno picks up where Joe Pass left off in playing unaccompanied solo guitar. Without overdubbing or using a tapping technique, Bruno plays melody lines, harmonies and bass patterns, often simultaneously. His interpretations of nine standards and two originals are concise, melodic and purposeful, moving forward and developing to logical conclusions
. Bruno is usually heard in groups, making this solo outing a special event. Highly recommended."All Music Guide


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It's been a crazy two and a half months
for Apple's iPhone. Crowds of people lined up to plunk down $499 and
$599 respectively for the 4GB and 8GB iPhones in late June. Apple's iPhone was
such a hot item at launch that over
525,000 were sold within the first three days of availability.
After the initial rush, sales cooled
off for Apple's iPhone. Some analysts noted that Apple's drastic $200
price cut for the iPhone (which was later somewhat
rectified for early iPhone buyers) was due to poor sales.
Apple, however, begs to differ and
today proudly announced that the one millionth iPhone was sold
"One million iPhones in 74 days—it
took almost two years to achieve this milestone with iPod," said
Apple CEO Steve Jobs. "We can't wait to get this revolutionary
product into the hands of even more customers this holiday season."
Apple calls the iPhone the "best
mobile Internet device ever;" a title that many may take issue
with. Despite the opinions expressed around the web over the iPhone
-- both positive and negative -- the impact that the device has had
on the mobile phone industry and how we interface with mobile devices
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Visit to INTERPOL by Luxembourg's Interior Minister underlines role of international law enforcement co-operation
LYON, France – The Minister of the Interior of Luxembourg, Jean-Marie Halsdorf, has met with INTERPOL Secretary General Ronald K. Noble to discuss areas for extending collaboration in national, regional and international security as well as the role of INTERPOL as a link between Europe and other regions.
With the partnership between INTERPOL and the European Union in tackling common crime challenges high on the agenda, Luxembourg's Minister of the Interior was updated on INTERPOL's collaboration with Europol and briefed on the full range of INTERPOL's tools and services, including its global databases. The minister was accompanied by Luxembourg's Director of Internal Security, Andrée Colas, and by INTERPOL's Special Representative to the EU, Pierre Reuland.
A key topic during the minister's visit was the establishment of the INTERPOL Global Complex (IGC) in Singapore by early 2014 as a key international hub against 21st century crimes such as cyber-crime. In this respect, Interior Minister Halsdorf was also briefed on the recent anti-corruption initiative between FIFA and INTERPOL which will see a dedicated sports anti-corruption training wing within the IGC.
"Luxembourg has a long record in using an international approach in the fight against crime, and of working with key international partners such as INTERPOL in the pursuit of security goals common to all countries inside Europe as well as outside its borders," said Mr Halsdorf.
With Luxembourg a member of the anti-corruption StAR-INTERPOL Asset Recovery Focal Points Platform, and about to become connected to the INTERPOL International Child Sexual Exploitation database (ICSE) and due to take part later this year in INTERPOL's global operation against the online sale of illegal medical products (Operation Pangea IV), Secretary General Noble said these activities highlighted Luxembourg's leadership in international law enforcement collaboration via the world police body.
"Luxembourg plays an important role in making co-operation a reality on the ground. Its willingness to combat a range of crimes via INTERPOL and with its 188 member countries demonstrates that law enforcement in any one country cannot effectively combat crime in isolation," said the Head of INTERPOL.
"Luxembourg's commitment to INTERPOL's activities and to international policing, underpinned by its strategic role in the European Union, therefore makes it a key partner for INTERPOL," added Mr Noble, who commended Luxembourg for seconding Mr Reuland to INTERPOL as its Special Representative to the EU.
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looks like his fingers are still curling, even on those foul shots
looks like his fingers are still curling, even on those foul shots
free throws? who needs them
he shouldn't of got that call, what the hell was that?
That was the worst last minute lets shoot because Amir brushed me attempt I have ever seen.
(sometimes, the whistle needs to be put away)
you have to be kidding me
where is the offensive foul?????? wtf is going on with these refs?
Acy got ripped off on two calls today, sad to see a young player getting picked on by these Donaghy's
Hope Tennabaum puts a PI on these jerks when they see their bookies
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hopefully houston can beat boston tonight
Raps interior D is retarded, even with Acy in
Looked like Davis travelled to me on the replay, so we got that one
been impressed with acy's D
Are we sure we want to trade Jose lol this rudy Gay deal is looking less and less worth while haha.
even a bleeding Jose can't be stoppec
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Remember that striking
new Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 that was unveiled just a few days ago at the IFA
consumer electronics show in Berlin, Germany? Well, Samsung has already pulled
the promotional material and prototypes off the show floor.
SlashGear first noticed this yesterday, and a spokesman
for Samsung simply stated, "Samsung has removed the Galaxy Tab 7.7 from
our stand at IFA. We cannot make any further comment as we have not received an
official statement from the court."
Bloomberg confirmed that a Dusseldorf court on
Friday granted Apple's request to add the Galaxy Tab 7.7 to the list of banned
Samsung devices in Germany. As a result, Samsung is forbidden from selling or
marketing the Galaxy Tab 7.7 in that country.
"Samsung respects the court's decision," said Samsung
spokesman James Chung to Bloomberg.
He went on to add that Apple's actions in this matter "severely limits consumer
choice in Germany."
As its name implies, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 features a
7.7" Super AMOLED display with a 1280x800 resolution. The tablet also
packs a 5,100 mAh battery, 1.4GHz dual-core processor, up to 64GB of storage,
microSD slot, 802.11n, Bluetooth 3.0, rear- and front-facing cameras, and
A court injunction in early August weighed heavily in
Apple's favor, as it banned
all sales and marketing of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in the European Union. That
ruling was largely scaled back, however, and was limited to just Germany (the
Dusseldorf court did not have the authority to expand it's ban hammer to other
entities in the European Union).
Outside of the European Union, Apple has also succeeded in preventing
the sales and marketing of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia. Samsung later
decided to give
up fighting the injunction and will instead wait until a final ruling is
handled down on September 26 regarding its fate in the country.
Apple is on the warpath when it comes to protecting the
sales of its cash
cow iPad. Using rather "diplomatic" language, the Cupertino,
California-based company in
an April lawsuit chided Samsung; "Rather than innovate and develop its
own technology and a unique Samsung style for its smartphone products and
computer tablets, Samsung chose to copy Apple's technology, user interface and
innovative style in these infringing products."
Apple delivered an even more snarky statement to journalist
Ina Fried expressing its frustration with Samsung's "copy machine".
"It's no coincidence that Samsung's latest products look a lot like the
iPhone and iPad, from the shape of the hardware to the user interface and even
the packaging. This kind of blatant copying is wrong, and we need to protect
Apple's intellectual property when companies steal our ideas."


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Korean gadget maker Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (SEO:005930) was
one of the first to deploy a major Android tablet, releasing
the 7-inch Galaxy Tab. The small tablet wasn't exactly the
"iPad-slayer" the market had been waiting for, but it occupied a
unique niche in the food chain. Now Samsung is stepping up to the plate,
releasing a 10.1" direct challenger to the iPad and looking to go strong,
where past competitors like Motorola Mobility Solutions, Inc. (MMI) struggled.
A surprisingly slick iPad 2 design
forced Samsung back
to the drawing board. It responded by trimming over 2 mm off its
design. In its new form, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is a mere 8.6 mm thick --
0.2 mm less than the iPad 2. And with 4G wireless connectivity, it weighs
in at 595g -- 15 grams less than the iPad 2.
The tablet's construction is also apparently high quality. Referencing
the "Limited Edition" test builds that Google handed out to attendees
of its I/O developers conference Engadget writes:
The consumer model is a spitting image of the LE
variant, save for the motif on the rear; the one you'll pick up this month has
a glossy white plastic rear, while the LE model had a glossy white plastic
rear... with an Android army adorning it. Weight's the same, size is the same,
build quality is the same. It's a tremendous thing to hold, and it truly oozes
quality from corner to corner.
PC World adds:
In my hands-on testing, the Tab 10.1 achieved
perhaps the best design compliment an Android tablet could hope for--often
being mistaken by passers-by (including Apple iPad users) for an iPad 2.
Engadget seems to be the only ones who benchmarked it thoroughly,
thus far. They say the tablet's 7000 mAh battery offers 10 hours of
battery life when playing video at 65 percent brightness. That's only 0.5
hour less than the iPad.
Both the iPad 2 and the Galaxy Tab 10.1" should be similar in processing
power as both pack dual-core ARMv7 proprietary CPUs (ironically Samsung
manufacturers and likely helped design the iPad 2's CPU). The one
advantage the Galaxy Tab 10.1" has is it packs 1 GB of DDR2 memory, versus
a mere 512 MB in the iPad 2.
The 16 GB model is priced the same as the iPad 2 for the 16 GB model with Wi-Fi
only -- $499 USD. As with Apple a 32 GB model ("the one with the
bigger GBs") is available for $599 USD. And Verizon will be offering
4G-equipped models for $130 USD more than their respective Wi-Fi counterparts
-- the same premium as with the iPad 2.
The Galaxy Tab carries a minor update to Honeycomb -- Android 3.1.
Engadget concludes:
[T]his is the best
Honeycomb tablet to date, and lucky for you, the one's available to purchase!
Only time will tell if the Android Market will prove to be as well-stocked as
the App Store, and if you're willing to wait, this here slate provides a
world-class Gmail experience, better handling than the iPad 2 (in our humble
opinion, anyway) and a higher resolution display.
PCWorld chimes in:
Whether you go Wi-Fi only or opt for a connected
version, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is the first Android tablet that makes a
credible, and successful, run at competing with Apple's iPad 2. It matches iPad
in most every way-design, price, and even that intangible IT factor. Where it
falls short lies is in sacrificing ports, but that alone isn't a dealbreaker;
heck, Apple's been doing that from the outset. Google's Android Market
continues to make it more difficult to find tablet-optimized apps than Apple's
App Store does, but again, that may not be a dealbreaker. If neither of those
constraints phase you, then the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is one of the top tablets you
can consider buying today. And it becomes the flagship Honeycomb tablet for
showcasing what Android 3.1 can do.
Note, the
reviews all around were much more positive than
with the Motorola Xoom, and better even that the somewhat warmly received
original Galaxy Tab (7-inch model).
Sounds like the wait was worth it -- Samsung may have a winner on its hands.
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and months
of speculation, Hulu Plus is
finally upon us. The service expands upon the currently free Hulu
service by including support for the iPhone, iPad, select Samsung
TVs, and select Samsung Blu-ray players.
it comes to consoles, Sony's PlayStation 3 appears to be the first on
deck to receive support for Hulu Plus (the website simply says
"Coming Soon"). Support for the Xbox 360 is coming early
next year. Hulu Plus will also support select Sony TVs/Blu-ray
players, and Vizio TV/Blu-ray players in Fall 2010.
According to the Hulu Plus website, the service will stream over Wi-Fi or 3G to wireless devices. Hulu
Plus will of course also be available to view on your home PC.
it comes to the actual features of Hulu Plus (in addition to what Hulu currently provides), it will allow you to to
view every aired episode (within a current season) of popular TV shows from ABC, NBC, and Fox
with Season Ticket. You will also be able to go back and watch every
single episode from some of hit shows (past and present) including
"The X-Files", "The Office", and "Arrested
Development"."With the addition of Hulu Plus to Samsung Apps, our customers now have access to an ever-expanding catalog of premium HD content at the push of a button," said Eric Anderson, Samsung Electronics America VP of content and product solutions. "We are excited to be the exclusive HDTV partner in making Hulu Plus available on the largest screen in the home during this preview period.""With Hulu Plus, we believe we've met that goal. For our end users, we're offering them the most convenient way to access their favorite shows, on devices they love, in high definition, at a fair price," added Hulu CEO Jason Kilar. "For our advertisers, who allow us to keep our Hulu Plus price low with the support of ad revenue, we offer one of the world's most effective advertising platforms, with the ability to speak effectively to users across a variety of devices, anywhere they happen to be. And finally, for our content partners, we offer revenues that compensate them fairly for bearing the cost of producing the shows we love."
of this added functionality comes at a cost, however. The service
will cost you $9.99 per month. You can request an invite to preview
the service and learn more about Hulu Plus here. The Apple iPhone/iPod touch/iPad app can be downloaded here from the App Store.


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. A deputy joined a police scene where a theft had been reported overnight at a business. The employees spoke with authorities and reported that there had been a theft of 5 or 6 water heaters and 1 or 2 boilers. The stolen items had been on the property of the business, with an approximate value of $400. The business had acquired security cameras due to a rash of thefts that had occurred over the past few weeks, and provided to authorities still photographs of the man and woman involved in the most recent incident. A vehicle was shown entering the property, first at 8:30 p.m., and a second time at 10 p.m., and someone recognized the male in the photographs and was able to name him. The photos were also shown to other law enforcement members who recognized the man pictured and were able to name him, as well as being able to identify the woman in the photos as the man's wife. An investigation also revealed that the couple in question drove a vehicle consistent with the one used in the thefts. Deputies obtained a warrant and contacted the male suspect at his place of employment. He was urged to cooperate, because authorities knew what he and his wife had done the night before. On his own, he stated "The water heaters?" and then stated that he was going to take them back and return them. He stated that he had them in the back of his pickup truck covered up by a tarp, and asked if he returned them would everything be OK. The suspect was permitted to drive his truck with the stolen items in it back to the location he took them from. A deputy spoke with the suspect's wife, who admitted that she and her husband had put the kids in their vehicle last night and went out "scrapping" (to collect items to salvage for money). She stated that she thought that the items they took from the business were trash and did not know they were stealing. The male suspect admitted to the previous events recounted, also claiming that he thought the items were trash, then eventually admitted to knowing what he was doing was wrong, and that he needed gas money. The suspect admitted to also stolen items from the same business about a month prior, and that the previous Monday, he had climbed a fence at an auto dealership and took four radiators, which he took to Belt Salvage, and that he had also taken some metal from behind another business. Investigation continues on the incidents.
. A deputy heading north on North Broadway observed an SUV cross over the center line, cross back into its lane, and then move over two lanes without using a turn signal. The SUV was contacted and pulled over into a business's parking lot. The female driver was told why she was pulled over and the deputy could smell a strong odor of alcohol coming from her breath. She admitted to having two beers about an hour earlier at her family's motel room. The woman was unsteady on her feet and failed to perform voluntary roadside maneuvers satisfactorily compared to a sober person. She was taken into custody and arrested for further investigation of driving under the influence of alcohol. She was placed into the back of the patrol car, and during transport, the female kept stating, "I love you guys. You keep us safe. I know you are doing your job and I messed up." She was transported to the jail to perform a breath test, and was issued summons for numerous charges, including DUI. She was asked if she had any questions, and said no, but did tell the arresting deputy and the booking deputies that she loved them and thanked them again for keeping the streets safe. She was completely cooperative during the arrest and chemical testing process. She was turned over to jail staff for booking without incident.
. A deputy traveling north on Hwy. 145 observed a car traveling the same direction that appeared to be traveling in excess of the posted 65 mph speed limit. It was clocked at 71 mph, and also appeared to be one that had been called in on a REDDI report (Report Every Drunk Driver Immediately) five minutes earlier when a witness at a gas station had called in and stated that the car had pulled up to the front doors of the station so close that witnesses thought it was going to drive into the store. A guy had then entered the store and wanted to use the phone, and it was believed that he was under the influence of a controlled substance. Dispatch advised that the license plate came back as registered in Dolores. It was observed as it passed another vehicle from the shoulder on the right side, and when the deputy caught up with the car in an attempt to pull it over, dispatch advised that the driver was on the phone with a dispatcher. Dispatch also advised that the driver was requesting FBI, Homeland Security, and Immigration because a dirty cop was following them, and that he refused to pull over. The driver said he was going to his uncle's house and the deputy continued to follow him 3.3 miles after the activation of his emergency lights before he finally came to a stop. He was told to hang up his cell phone and stay in the vehicle, but placed his feet on the ground outside the car. He was asked if he had any weapons, and admitted to having a knife and a gun under the driver's seat. He was detained for officer safety, and was very unsteady on his feet; his eyes had extremely dilated pupils and he was shaking uncontrollably. When asked if he had taken any medications or drugs, he stated that "They spiked my Mountain Dew with something" and that he had "smoked some weed." He also stated that he had had a little bit of methamphetamine the same day. The subject then stated that "they were trying to set him up" and that the FBI, Immigration and Homeland Security had him and his items chipped and were tracking him. He said that he was in fear of his life and knew that the deputy was going to kill him. He was placed in the back of the patrol vehicle and the weapons under the front seat of his car were secured. The subject was yelling to onlookers during the incident, and managed to slip his handcuffs from behind his back multiple times. The man stated that he hadn't been able to sleep for two days, and also made statements that caused authorities to believe he had been involved in other serious crimes. The suspect also had a previous felony conviction out of Florida. He was charged with numerous crimes in relation to this new incident. He was extremely agitated and convinced that Homeland Security was out to get him and kill him.
. A deputy patrolling on Hwy. 160 observed a vehicle traveling south that failed to dim his high beams, and turned westbound on Road G. The deputy initiated a stop, and found the male driver to smell of alcohol and exhibiting other symptoms of alcohol use. The driver admitted to having one or two alcoholic beverages, but would not state what kind of alcohol he had consumed. He also admitted to consuming the drinks at the bar where he worked. The male was swaying from side to side and having trouble maintaining his balance when he was asked to exit his vehicle. He was unable to complete voluntary roadside maneuvers as a sober person would. He was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. He first wanted to refuse consent for further testing, saying he needed to call someone and ask questions, but then agreed to do a breath test, which resulted in a reading of .208. He was issued summons for DUI, DWAI, and failure to dim his headlights while approaching oncoming traffic. He was left in the care and custody of jail staff.
. A deputy responded to a rural address for a reported theft. The owner of a ranch reported that his ATV four wheeler that was stored in a garage on his property was stolen. When he came to check on his cattle, he discovered someone had broken into his locked garage. Once inside the garage, the suspect had forced the garage door open, and the ATV had been driven away from the scene. The keys to the ATV had been left in the ignition. The deputy was able to collect evidence left at the scene. The house had also had an attempted break in, but there had been no entry. Additional evidence was found there and collected. Investigation continues on this theft incident.


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Giants fundamentally sound from top to bottom
By Richard Justice / MLB.com
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- There are things the San Francisco Giants did that everyone can appreciate. These are basic baseball fundamentals that can be measured and replayed, fundamentals that show up in the box score to be debated and admired.
"Little things, we did well," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Tuesday morning. "It's the way we played the game of baseball."
Four months later, they're still clear in his mind, now and probably forever. For instance, Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro instinctively cut off a relay throw from left fielder Gregor Blanco in a scoreless Game 2 of the 2012 World Series. He'd judged the play perfectly and took the throw, turned and threw out Prince Fielder at home plate in a game the Giants eventually won, 2-0.
There was another moment like that, this one in the top of the 10th inning of a tied Game 4. Shortstop Brandon Crawford, a left-handed hitter, managed to lay down a nice bunt against Tigers left-hander Phil Coke. His bunt moved Ryan Theriot into scoring position, and Scutaro followed with a single to score what turned out to be the winning run.
These are the kinds of plays baseball people absolutely love. They're the ones they practice over and over, the ones that sometimes get lost amid the moonshot home runs and spectacular leaping catches.
"The way we executed fundamentals played a major part in our success," Bochy said. "These little things, they should be proud of, and I know the coaching staff should be, because they worked hard at it all year, and it paid off for us."
But there was something more at work with these Giants. They were smartly constructed by general manager Brian Sabean, with an Angel Pagan here, a Hunter Pence there.
There was Buster Posey returning from a gruesome injury and Gregor Blanco proving he belonged in the big leagues. There were young guys like Brandon Belt and Crawford establishing themselves once and for all. Sabean changed the mix during the season by acquiring Pence and Scutaro, and both fit perfectly. Somewhere along the way, something special grew.
"A very unselfish group," Bochy said. "So much unity. Cared about each other. They set aside their own agendas and asked what's best for the club, what can they do to contribute. I put guys in different roles, whether it was bullpen by committee or Timmy [Lincecum] going to the bullpen. Not once did somebody come in and complain. They had one common goal in mind."
Bochy believes those things were important when the Giants found themselves having lost the first two games at home in the National League Division Series against the Reds and then dug themselves a 3-1 deficit against the Cardinals in the NL Championship Series.
They rallied twice, and then won the World Series for the second time in three seasons. Now the Giants stand atop their game, the closest thing baseball has to a dynasty. They're a model franchise from top to bottom. Sabean finally is getting the recognition he has long deserved for being able to identify talent and construct a roster. And Bochy -- a baseball lifer, a man enormously respected by his peers, a man who treats players with respect, but is also demanding of what he will and won't accept, a man who runs a game better than almost anyone -- sits atop his profession.
In the wake of winning two championships in three years, the Giants did something championship teams don't always do.
That is, Sabean left it alone. He looked at how his mix of players changed in the previous 12 months, and he liked what he had put together. He thought that instead of changing the group, the best strategy would be to give them another ride together.
So they're back, 21 of the 25 World Series players. One of the new Giants is anything but. He's Andres Torres, who spent three seasons in San Francisco before being traded to the Mets for Pagan last winter.
He attended one of the Giants' postseason games against the Cardinals, and when the season ended, began lobbying to return.
"It's not like the group has been together for four or five years," Sabean said. "Pagan's been here a year. Pence and Scutaro a half-year or less. We've got four young players in Belt, Crawford, [Hector] Sanchez and [George] Kontos. In a lot of ways, it's comforting for everybody to have the same group you ended the season with. It's not like it was a group that was at the end of a cycle or end of a run. It started a run, and hopefully we can continue it."
Sabean's worries are the usual ones -- health and organizational depth. This camp will be about sorting out depth behind the 25-man roster. That's why 24-year-old right-hander Chris Heston, who was dominant at Double-A last season, will get some important innings.
Complacency is not an issue. The Giants simply have gone about their business the way the best professionals usually do. As reliever Jeremy Affeldt said, "We enjoyed winning the World Series again, but then we had to get back to business. We're the champions of last season."
"I'm energized," Pence said. "When you win a World Series, there are high expectations, but at the end of the day, we just know what we're capable of. We're going to do everything we can to give it that same run."
Richard Justice is a columnist for MLB.com. Read his blog, Justice4U. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The contest:
1. Without looking them up, how much does each model cost (one, the Model K Ford, and second, either or both, the Stevens Duryea light and big six?
.2. Which car sold more models the Stevens, (between the years 1905 and 1906) , or the Ford a model K?
For this contest we're including both Steven sixes in the production total.
Hint: The Ford Model K only sold 953 known models over it's two plus year run.
Please play responsibly
Actual pics from a competition where the Stevens beat the K for 1st place.
1907 Ford Model K
1907 light six and big six
Correction, above should say: between the years 1905 and 1908, not 1905-1906.
I'll guess about $3,500 & 4,500 for big cars like those. Production probably wasn't very much, maybe 150 per year for both.
Stevens-Duryea Production 1905-600, 1905-600, 1907-1000, 1908-1500
Good info guys. Any other guesses about the number of Stevens Duryea "sixes" produced, 1905-1907?
Thanks guys,
BTW, I'd like to know any other "high end" production numbers, by model and year, 1906 - 1908 if anyone has them.
Where did you get those numbers for Stevens Duryea? They seem very high. I think total Stevens production from 1901 - 1915 is about 1200 cars according to "Stevens Duryea, a very limited company". The production reportedly never exceeded 100 cars per year.
This is a 1906 Stevens six cylinder Model U. It was 36 - 42 horsepower, cylinders cast individually. A magnificent car, but never profitable.
Just like the Ford six! Eh, Royce?
Well there is a lot of similarity in design. Maybe Ford and Frank Duyea thought a lot alike?
Stevens Duryea made several models in 1906, including four cylinder and a bigger 9 litre six powered car. The 100 unit total is for all models combined. The Model 1906 Stevens Duryea U may have only been made in a quantity of fifty cars. Hardly worth the trouble for a huge concern like Stevens.
Between 1905 and April 1908 Stevens Duryea sold 853 light and big six cars. By comparison, Ford sold 953 Model Ks between July 1906 and August 1906.
(Not sure where "100 cars per year" is coming from. There were 255 auto makers selling 43,000 cars in the US in 1907, or about 170 cars per company on average. Stevens is estimated to have built about 14,000 six cylinder cars through 1915)
The 35 hp light six sold for $3500, the 50 hp six for $6000 in 1907. Also, in the MoToR magazine contest, Stevens was the 8th most selected auto (Thomas was 1st, Ford 5th).
Mike, you were right on the price (for the light six). Gary, I'm guessing your numbers were for total production (Stevens made a popular 4 cylinder car selling for $2750 in 1907 too).
It's interesting that one of the most successful six cylinder U.S. automakers, Stevens Duryea, made less six cylinder cars than Ford over the same time period.
This 1907 Stevens Light Six touring toured on the New London to New Brighton and is a beautiful automobile.
Correction to the post above, should say "Ford produced 953 Model Ks between July 1906 and August 1908".
I said where my numbers came from - the book "Stevens Duryea, a very limited company". What source for your claim that Stevens outproduced Ford? I find the difference hard to fathom? One of the sources is wildly inaccurate.
I did not write "Stevens out produced Ford"! Go back and reread my post.
I said, Ford produced more sixes than Stevens, 1905 (late for Stevens entry with the light and big sixes) through 1908 (Ford, 953,Stevens, 858). Of course you've already dismissed Stevens as "unprofitable" so any value from the comparison must be lost with you.
From "Automobile", April, 1908:
Stevens also is credited with producing 14,000 sixes between 1905 and 1915:
Royce, Numbers I got were from the Standard Catalog of American Cars. May have read it wrong though. Was quite tired from long trip to visit wife in hospital. She comes home tomorrow.
Best wishes for you and your wife. Thank you for contributing the information reference your resource.
As a matter of curiosity, what is the basis for your assertions that neither the Ford Model K nor the Stevens Duryea Model U were profitable?
Good question. I'll put this toward the top, in case Royce missed it
I know your out there......
How about it, I'd genuinely like to learn how you know Ford (and Stevens Duryea) were not profitable with their six cylinder cars.
Stevens-Duryea has a very special place in automotive history. However, that history is more than a bit convoluted. The Duryea brothers (J Frank and Charles E) built one of the first gasoline automobiles in the U S (1893). It barely ran, once or twice depending upon the source of information. After which the brothers built an entirely new car(1895). They reasonably addressed the issues the first car had and the second one was quite successful. It went on to win the second automobile race in the U S (1895). Following that race, the brothers formed a small company, and built an additional five (or seven depending upon source) which were mostly sold (1896). These are said to be the first automobiles produced for sale in the U S and therefore the first U S automobile production run. Additional cars may have been also built. A few Duryea automobiles wound up in England and Europe and did surprisingly well in racing against the better developed cars of that part of the world. One of them was first to complete the "Emancipation Run", the first London to Brighton Run in 1896, according to the Kimes and Clark book.
I have read of other of their exploits in original publications while researching my early gasoline carriage much as Rob has been finding about the Ford K racing exploits while researching his car's heritage.
Soon after that racing, the brothers had a bit of a falling out, both claiming "they" were responsible for their success. Charles E continued building automobiles under several companies while J Frank became associated with the Stevens Arms Company which then formed Stevens-Duryea.
The Kimes and Clark "Standard Catalog of American Cars" is a great general resource about American (U S) built automobiles before WWII. However, there are many known errors and at least a few omissions. Parts of the book were written by experts on specific cars and I suspect a few other places. The paragraphs about Stevens-Duryea are a little, shall we say, off? It does give the 100 cars per year figure, however it also gives other figures that disagree with that figure. Go figure.
Like so many early producers, Their decline hit about 1912 after the model T took off, General Motors and others began consolidating and only the strongest of the big cars continued to build cars in large enough numbers to be profitable. Stevens-Duryea stopped production in 1915, however, under a reorganization, they resumed production for a few years during the 1920s.
I don't know how profitable Stevens-Duryea was in their earlier years. Many companies made good profits in spite of low production before 1910. Judging them from our armchairs looking at them through our modern eyes is risky at best if you want to know what really happened way back when. Trying to know what was inside someone's head more than a hundred years ago is nearly impossible. Even what they wrote in their own diaries was spun, at least a bit.
I am enjoying this discussion. I like Timothy K's question.
Royce? What do you think? Only a couple dozen marques were building more than a couple hundred cars per year along about 1907. Did only the top dozen make money?
Drive carefully, and enjoy, W2
As usual, great post.
Yesterday I spoke with a recognized authority on Early Fords and was pleasantly surprised that we shared similar views about the Model K and it's place in Ford history. The reason I contacted him was because one of the three or four "issues" with the Ford Model K is the notion that the K was an economic "failure" for Ford Motor Company.
Unfortunately, it doesn't appear there are any definitive records that provide an easy answer (was the K profitable).
I haven't seen the "Standard Catalog of American Cars" before. Does it provide production numbers of automobiles in the 1905 - 1909 era, by year and/or by model? If any of those are accessible to you, I'd greatly appreciate any of two groups.
The numbers I'd like to find are the two "groups" of autos the Model K competed against. In other words, the lowest priced "six" models, and the well known four cylinder models in the same price range as the Model K.
My "wish list" follows if anyone knows any of the production numbers for these models in 1907.
I just did a quick look on eBad and found one copy in decent condition (some wear, especially on the cover) for about forty dollars. I searched " Kimes Clark " without my usual "and" in "books". Amazon has copies available from about twenty dollars (used) on up (some are new).
The book rarely gives reliable production figures, but does for some cars. Mostly, it is a compilation of basic information for nearly all automobiles known to have been built in the United States before WWII. The information may be barely a paragraph copied from an early magazine to a dozen pages including specific model information compiled by an expert in that make. They almost always tell when, where, and by whom, a car or series of cars were built.
The book was originally compiled by Henry Austin Clark (one of the most famous of early automobile collectors and researchers). It was expanded and updated by Beverly Rae Kimes (who passed away in 2008).
My copy was purchased new, but now is well worn.
Drive carefully, and enjoy, W2
The problem with Ford making money on the Model K was that Dodge Brothers actually built all the mechanical portions of the car. Bodies were outsourced. Tires and wheels were purchased. Ford was only an assembler of the Model K, not the manufacturer.
Ford saw the problem and started the Ford Manufacturing company to build parts for the Model NRS, the first Ford car not built entirely of outsourced parts. The Model K profits were consumed by all the companies that built the parts for Ford. With Ford building 900+ Model K's in two years, and then having some 300 or so completed cars to sell at the beginning of 1908, the thought of there being any profit in a Ford Model K is at best a fantasy.
Contrast that with Pierce, who fabricated nearly every part of their cars except things like the lamps and the tires. Pierce was a huge manufacturing concern producing many household items, from bird cages to bicycles. When Pierce built a car similar in size and power to the Model K, and built more of them, and sold them for a higher price, they made a serious profit. Maurice Hendry wrote the book I have sitting next to my computer "Pierce Arrow" and it is clearly a product of his love for the marque.
Then you have the tiny Stevens Duryea concern. I doubt there was much profit there, ever. The figure of no more than 100 cars per year comes from the marque specialist on Stevens Duryea, David B. Wise. If you read the book you will find it is a well researched and insightful look at what actually happened at Stevens Duryea. Even the title of the book tells us that S-D was merely a boutique manufacturer of cars. This is a trustworthy source of Stevens Duryea information.
I find the opposite to be true of Standard Catalog of American Cars. This is the case of an author who is given an assignment to write a book by a certain date and in return they receive a certain stipend. The series of books has some fairly serious writing talent from Beverly Kimes to John Gunnell (a real Ford nut by the way) but the enthusiasm for the subject matter is clearly lacking. There are some excellent books out there written by Kimes and Gunnell. Standard Catalog of American Cars is not one that either author or publisher should be particularly proud of.
Did you read the excerpt above by a Stevens Duryea official that states Stevens has produced 858 SIX CYLINDER CARS BETWEEN 1905 AND APRIL 1908? The article is published in 1908!
The "expert" you are quoting is wrong.
Do I know how many cars Stevens, or Pierce built. Of course not. What I do know is, not many. However, enough to fit the market the two makers were marketing to. Remember, this is before "venture capitalism". Millions and millions of dollars weren't poured down the drain before a business ceased to operate. If either Pierce or Stevens Duryea (tiny concern, give me a break) lost money over many years, they were gone. No structured bankruptcy, gone.
From Conceptcarz:
Stevens Duryea:
"From 1906 through 1909, the Model U was produced. It was a lighter version of the Model S, sitting on a shortened 114 wheelbase. The 35 horsepower engine was quick and responsive, and ultimately aided in the sale of over 2000 Model U models."
Also from Conceptcarz:
"Total Pierce-Arrow Production for 1906 - 1,000"
"Total Pierce-Arrow Production for 1908 - 1,438"
"Total Pierce-Arrow Production for 1909 - 1,566
Tourings - 362"
One point about Pierce, by 1910 they dropped all 4 cylinder cars, producing only 6 cylinder autos. Guess Ford had it right with the Ford six (K).
To bad we don't have a way to question a large group of people who lived then. We could ask them the car, or automaker they preferred. We then would have an idea of public perception of different automobiles.
Too bad.
Wait a minute, we do. The 1907 contest conducted by MoToR Magazine! Over 6500 people responded. We'll just look at the results.
Thank you, Royce.
Granted. The Standard Catalog of American Cars is not the most comprehensive book on any well known car. There are many books in which you can learn much more about Ford, Cadillac, Dodge, Oldsmobile, even Packard and Pierce Arrow. A handful of books can tell you all you might want to know about Duesenberg, Dupont, and even Stevens-Duryea.
But if you want a quick, ready reference for a few thousand American built makes of cars from 1800 to 1942, the Kimes and Clark book is pretty much it. I have a couple books like encyclopedia of world cars, However, they are not nearly as complete on any level as the Kimes and Clark book is for American Cars.
I have previously made a few snide remarks about the "Catalog"s errors and omissions, and the Stevens-Duryea's section not being well written. But there just isn't any other source that I can find that much basic information that fast. Okay, I am getting better at the internet and Wikipedia has a lot more early automobile history now than it did a couple years ago.
The Kimes and Clark "Standard Catalog of American Cars" is a niche reference. It should not be taken as the last word on anything. However, in the world of the early automobile, it is one of the best "first references" for a lot.
One other quick note about the book. Many known makes of cars have a "value guide" that is pathetically out of date on top of being a little hard to figure out. If the book is ever republished, I would hope they would edit that out in its entirety. But then again, I have always hated antique car value guides.
Drive carefully, and enjoy, W2
This probly should go in another thread, sorry:
Just watched Chasing Classic Cars, with a 1908 Simplex Speedcar. It brought $1.9 Million at Mecum auction in Monterey last summer. Supposedly the only other one known is in Smithsonian.
Were you the second high bidder ?
I was just looking at 1907 Rolls Silver Ghost information (I was going to make a "ridiculous" comparison to what has become a "ridiculous" thread). The last one(Limousine) I'm aware of sold for 7.1 million!
Link to the limo sold in 2012, not the touring pictured below.
Let's discuss Model T's, if this goes on much longer someone might bring up Chevrolets.
The first model automobile manufactured by Chevrolet (the company) was designed by I think it was Louis Chevrolet, one of the racing brothers who later built Frontenac for Fords. William Durant used this start to leverage his buyout of General Motors.
The first Chevrolet automobile was a six cylinder in 1911.
it's a shame no one really posts stuff like this on the Horseless Carriage Club Forum. one days posts here equal about a month or so worths of posts there.
Ted, you asked for it.......
Jay, we (MTFCA) have such an active site and it's no "fun" to post and not see any reaction (although sometimes the reactions are more than I expected).
I felt like posting the direct lineage to Model T (Pre T Fords) has been "within bounds".
Also, I've run across the Chevrolets driving cars that ran against the Model K. Also, didn't one of the Chevrolet brothers win an Indy in a Fronty Ford?
The Chevrolet brothers got nothing for giving their name to Durant, and died poor.
Please keep the threads coming, Rob. I dunno why the grumping.
I agree with Ralph Please keep the threads coming. I enjoy learning more every day. Between you, Hap, Wayne, Gary, Jay, Royce, and Dan I'm getting quite the education. I can't retain any of it but I'm getting educated.
Welllllll, I did have one more place I was going with the Model K................,
Originally I was going to cover profitability, then speed and reliability contests, then individual photos, stories and every day drivers (maybe the most interesting aspect).
On the road now (darn work),
No one is grumping that I can see. Every historical reference to the Model K talks about how it was Ford's first big failure, and how Henry Ford always said that he hated the car, and that Henry Ford did not want to build it. I have seen nothing in any of Rob's posts that disputes this in any way. We obviously agree one hundred percent.
Henry and all of his closest friend's biographers all have the same story. Henry was not shy about telling everyone in later days how much he hated the Model K. Read the excellent book by Charles Sorensen, who designed many of the Model K castings under Henry's direct supervision. Even Beverly Rae Kimes tells the exact same story - the Model K was a beautiful failure.
Thank you for sharing your views, again, regarding Model K Fords.
I am, however, perplexed and can not understand why you repeatedly attempt to make assertions, again and again, sound like fact. Simply repeating something several times doesn't make it so.
For example, in the post immediately above you state "every historical reference to the Model K...." Do you really mean EVERY historical reference, or just the ones that you have seen? Or perhaps, are you suggesting that you have seen every historical reference regarding the Model K?
You also previously made an assertion that neither the Model K nor the Stevens Duryea Model U were profitable. You asserted that Ford's subcontractors for Model K parts absorbed all the profits. What is your basis for these assertions? Have you reviewed the financial records maintained by Ford with respect to the Model K? Have you reviewed the subcontractors financial records? Do such records even exist?
To be clear, I haven't a clue as to whether or not the Model K Ford was profitable for Ford. As such, I am not asserting that it was or was not profitable. More importantly, the fact is not important to me.
From my perspective alone, I can't speak for others, credibility comes into question when matters of opinion are stated as fact. Facts are one thing, opinions another. I try not to confuse them.
At least Rob's posts, whether you like them or not, or agree with them or not, frequently bring new information to the discussion. Yours on the other hand, repeat the exact same message over, and over and over.
What exactly is your point?
ps - I agree 100% with your opinions regarding Model T water pumps and non factory ignition systems. And, for me, being a purest doesn't stop there....I hand crank my Model K. In fact it's got no self commencer so I haven't a choice, unless it offers free starts as it does when the conditions are right, if I want to take it for a spin.
pss - Also, if you find yourself in the Northeast, sometime other than during the winter, you are most welcome to join me and my wife in our K for a tour. The HCCA National Brass and Gas Tour is coming up in June in beautiful Vermont. Shall we expect you to join us for the tour?
Somewhere I saw a letter to Henry describing the costs of all the purchased assemblies of a Model A, and how it left about $150 for profit.
Royce, please explain how Ford grew during the years 1903-6 with just assembled cars, like you say the K was.
Couldn't have said it better (although I've tried).
Ralph, as a person who made a living (barely) farming for years, "no one ever went broke making a profit".
Take a look at these youtube videos, I've owned some wonderful early automobiles, including Buick, Overland, Oakland, Dort, and Model N and T. Without a doubt, even though the Model K s the oldest (after our 1906 Model N), the "K" is the best "driver" of the bunch. How many other 1907 (or 1910, or 1920) cars are you able to drive on the interstate?
As an owner and driver of the car, what an advanced car to drive!
I do in fact mean every reference, and have posted a half dozen of them in response to this question.
Ford Motor Company website
Charles Sorensen's book.
Beverly Rae Kimes book.
Please, if either you or Rob have seen any historical document, book, magazine, or direct quote from Henry Ford that says anything other than what I have said let's see it.
I don't have a dog in the fight, but have read through the years just about any book on the early auto history out there that i get my hands on. I have never read anything other than what Royce has added to the discussion.
I just finished reading a pretty early book by C.B. Glasscock, printed in 1937. MOTOR HISTORY OF AMERICA or THE GASOLINE AGE. This is not about Ford but about the auto industry in general. Recommended reading, IMHO , if you like old cars. This book is one of the earlier out there, not even a generation removed from when this early history was being made. A couple of passages relate to this topic. Page 23 talks about the Henry Ford myth, and that he always had a vision of a light, strong, simple auto for the masses. The myth is false. The facts are he failed at nearly everything he tried for the first 10 years of manufacturing. Now Edison once said he himself didn't fail 999 times, he just found 999 things that didn't work ( i'm paraphrasing ) The book further states he was 40 years old before he began to build cars profitably, and even then he offered a line of $2800 cars that were a commercial failure.
Further on the book talks about another car maker, and compares him to Henry Ford. The book states "henry built and marketed the model K ford priced at $2800 and had found it to be an economic error."
Yet further, 1907, "the company netted $1,000,00. the little model N was the best seller. Big, pretentious Model K brought him comparatively little except a valuable lesson on what not to do."
"he had built the 6 cylinder Model K to be retailed at $2800 only because he had been groping around for all profits available. It had not paid and no false pride moved him to continue it's production."
" Ford had his lesson with the model K. One lesson was enough."
Now keep in mind, this is book about the auto industry. It's not about Henry Ford, although he was a big player, made 1/2 of all cars extant, and still alive then. Why would these things be mentioned so many times if they weren't accepted as the truth back then.
I'm not a model K hater,far from it, and i know Royce isn't either. It is an uphill battle to rewrite history, though.
I think we all agree Model K was not the "future" for Ford. Neither was the Model N. I think the "stigma" associated with the Model K evolved through the 1920's as Henry Ford became interested in his legacy, and meanwhile was also the wealthiest man in the world (just a suspicion).
I have yet to see a "quote" as Royce claims to have seen, where Henry Ford says the Model K was a failure. I've also not found any indication that the Model K was not well thought of during it's production run.
What I've shown is that Model K won and placed highly in many many speed and reliability contests (both domestically and in Europe). We've also seen that the Model K was selected in the top ten of desired cars in a 1907 contest costing $3000 or less.
Other than "someone said", I've not seen any direct quote or news account defining the supposed "problems" with the Model K.
Below are to accounts from the July 1906 Auto Topics magazine. One says Wilson Company was contracted to build 5,000 bodies for the Model N (there goes the profit). The other mentions Ford upping production to turn out eight of "these big cars" per day. Must have been an increased need for "6-cylinder cars". Would Ford add work force and a night shift to produce Model Ks if demand or profit weren't there?
you have been unable to produce a quote by Henry Ford saying anything derogatory about the Model K, and only second or third hand reminisces saying that the K was not profitable or not well liked. Following are unbiased actual accounts made in automotive journals about the model K, all within a few years of the K being on the market.
The first account, from "The Automobile Journal", 1912, discusses how the K "still gives good service" and "was dropped in 1908, not because there was no demand,...
In 1915 a question is posed to "The Automobile" magazine editor. The editor says the K was discontinued to dedicate to the manufacture of the T. He also says that was the only reason to discontinue the K, and that many are still in service.
Actually Rob the quote from Charles Sorensen is a first person account. There is an excellent first person account by Joe Galamb in the Benson ford Archive, including recorded audio.
In both of these first person accounts the guys who ate lunch every day with Henry Ford all agree that Henry told everyone and anyone who cared to listen that he hated the entire concept of the Model K, and that he lost a lot of money building it. Perhaps that is why every historical account of the situation says exactly the same thing.
Again, if you have got any first person account or other historical account that says otherwise, please, let's see it.
You have posted some obscure advice column from people who didn't have any contact with Henry Ford, but surely didn't want to piss off a potential advertiser.
I'll address a few of your comments. Understand I have no intention of trying to influence you. However, I am trying to speak to a broader audience who may be interested in other opinions.
You said:
"Actually Rob the quote from Charles Sorensen is a first person account."
No Royce, that is not first person. Mr. Sorensen is reciting something he heard, or believes he heard years ago. Doesn't make it factual or not.
" There is an excellent first person account by Joe Galamb in the Benson ford Archive, including recorded audio. "
OK, produce the transcript. Again, not first person, but still interesting.
"In both of these first person accounts the guys who ate lunch every day with Henry Ford all agree that Henry told everyone and anyone who cared to listen that he hated the entire concept of the Model K, and that he lost a lot of money building it. Perhaps that is why every historical account of the situation says exactly the same thing. "
OK, your "doubling down" now. Now you have Henry Ford telling "everyone and anyone who cared to listen he hated the entire concept of the Model K". Don't you think this is a bit of a stretch. I'll come back to this in a moment.
"Again, if you have got any first person account or other historical account that says otherwise, please, let's see it."
I've posted thread after thread, copying accounts from the period, written by people who were there. These aren't recollections and recall written forty, fifty or more years after the event (and after Henry Ford had passed). I've shown the Model K was well known by the public, respected by the industry, and produced in numbers comparable to other high end automobiles of the time. I've also posted over forty "contests" where the Model K Ford performed admirably. These are fact.
"You have posted some obscure advice column from people who didn't have any contact with Henry Ford, but surely didn't want to piss off a potential advertiser."
If Henry Ford "told everyone and anyone who would listen" what a failure the Model K was, and the "obscure advice column" publishers were afraid of "pissing off" Henry Ford, WHY DIDN'T THEY WRITE THAT HENRY FORD HATED THE ENTIRE CONCEPT OF THE MODEL K"?
NOTE: there are two "obscure columns" (your quote), one from "The Automobile Journal" an the other from "The Automobile", and from two entirely different years, and certainly not "obscure".
I'll follow up in a minute with quotes by Henry Ford (I'll see your recollections, and raise you actual quotes )
The following excerpts are from two different articles concerning four vs. six cylinder cars. In each case, Henry Ford extols the virtues of the six cylinder car. I know they are lengthy, and don't expect the statements to be read in entirety. However, I'm including the text to point out Henry Ford's technical explanation why Ford Motor Company stood strongly behind the six cylinder concept.
My challenge, Royce, is show me something where Henry Ford writes, or is quoted directly, contradicting his support of the Model K and six cylinder automobile. .
Quotes by Henry Ford and/or attributed to him:
Henry Ford on Six Cylinder Construction. (The Horseless Age, 1906)
Another reply to Mr. Waldons recent remarks comes from Henry Ford, who says that Mr. Waldon is a salesman and not an engineer. He says that the idea that complications and troubles increase with the increase of cylinders is a conclusion that can only be arrived at by ignoring all experience. Experience, he says, proves that the troubles of the driver are in inverse ratio to the number of cylinders in his motor. As in every other mechanical device there is a maximum efficiency limit�a point at which we obtain the best results�beyond which we gain little�before which we have imperfection.
In a four cycle gas engine we reach this in six cylinders with cranks set at 120 degrees. I do not give this as my opinion�it is a mechanical fact known to all engineers and admitted, I think, by all save those whose bread and butter lays on the side of fours for the present. For the above reasons it is idle to talk of eight or more cylinders�six give most nearly perfect results in balance, lack of vibration, constant power, flexibility, and longevity. In every test between sixes and fours, sixes have won."
From "The Horseless Age"
Four versus Six Cylinder Cars.
We have recently received two communications on the advantages and disadvantages of six cylinder cars from prominent manufacturers. The one on the advantages of the six cylinder car, from the Ford Motor Company, may be regarded as an answer to the other, from the E. R.
............ It may be pointed out that the views expressed in these two letters are represented to be those personally held by E. R. Thomas and Henry Ford, respectively. The E. R. Thomas Motor Company, it may be remembered, built a six cylinder racer for last year s Vanderbilt Cup race, and Henry Ford also built a six cylinder racing machine in the first place. ........... Henry Ford has the following to say:
"The six cylinder motor not only is not heavier than the four cylinder one of the same power, but, on the contrary, is even somewhat lighter. Without authentic power tests at hand, the only way to com pare the powers is to compare the piston
displacement of each. Compression and speed being equal, the difference between the two will be so slight it may be considered a negligible quantity. "The six cylinder Ford motor is rated at 40 horse power. The cylinder dimensions are 4^x4^ inches bore and stroke respectively. The total piston displacement in the six cylinders is therefore 360.5 cubic inches. Four cylinders having the same piston displacement would need to have a bore and stroke of 5^x5^4 inches respeclively. (Motors of these dimensions are ordinarily rated at 50 horse power.) A four cylinder motor of the above dimensions would ordinarily have a flywheel of 20 inches diameter and weighing not less than 140 pounds. The Ford six cylinder has a 16 inch flywheel, weighing 65 pounds.
By increasing this diameter to 20 inches the flywheel need weigh only 50 pounds, or 37 pounds if the diameter was 24 inches, the usual size in single cylinder motors.
In short, the weight may be decreased to any desired amount by increasing the diameter. "Road clearance being an object a small flywheel is used. If the four cylinder maker wanted the same road clearance and so reduced his flywheel to the Ford
diameter�16 inches�he would have to put 175 pounds of dead metal into it to get the same results as he gets with his 140 poiitid 20 inch wheel.
That the six cylinder motor of same total piston displacement is lighter than the four of same power is shown by the following: The two extra cylinders in the Ford weigh, with valves and all attachments, exactly 56 pounds. Two extra piston.i and connecting rods complete, 17 pounds. The additional length of crank shaft and aluminiiin base is exactly compensated for by the necessarily larger diameter of parts in
the four with its large bore and longer stroke. We then have 70 pounds of extra weight due to the addition of the two cylinders, which is, however, offset by 75 pounds reduction in the flywheel weight necessary for this type of motor. This leaves an advantage of 2 pounds for the six cylindc r. "But the larger cylinders necessary to produce the same power in four that we get from six would weigh fully 25 per cent more each than the smaller ones�they must not only be larger but the walls, water jacket spaces, pistons and other parts also must be larger. Consequently, the six cylindcr motor is 25 to 30 pounds lighter than the four cylinder of same power.
An even more convincing demonstration would be to weigh a six; cylinder motor on the same scale as a four cylinder of the
same capacity."
I pride myself on being honest. When I discuss something I don't intentionally decide to ignore facts that I know are pertinent to the discussion simply to win an argument.
If we were to ignore everything that automotive historians have written about the Model K and place our hands over our ears and not listen to the people who were Henry Ford's closest friends and associates then your argument would seem somewhat plausible.
You would then have to believe that this auto enthusiast newspaper popularity poll somehow translates into proof that the Model K was profitable. Again there is scant evidence that ANY of the cars the Model K was compared to were profitable. That Henry Ford was trying to convince people to buy the Model K's is not exactly a surprising revelation. Duh!
Rob I love the Model K Fords, but to think you can change the history of Ford through the use of an obscure newspaper contest from 1907 is ludicrous.
Ford Motor Company says the Model K was unprofitable and a failure. Perhaps you should contact the company and show them proof that it made a profit and was successful.
I'm with Dennis Seth---enjoy reading the banter between "the gang" and learning as much as I can, but having hard time retaining! Must be something in our air or water in Ohio!!
You said:
"Rob I love the Model K Fords, but to think you can change the history of Ford through the use of an obscure newspaper contest from 1907 is ludicrous. "
No, I doubt you "love" the Model K Ford. in fact, until I began posting these threads, I doubt you thought much about the Model K. That's conjecture or supposition on my part. Not fact, however an opinion I've arrived at based upon your actions and reactions.
The information I've provided is an entire body of work that provides a basis for the "theory" that all may not be as it seems, historically with the Model K. That's all, no more or less.
However, you provide nothing. No facts, just a rehash of the same opinions and recollections we've based our opinions on for fifty years.
Where is your "proof"? I've provided hours after hours of examples, records and documents that "allow" for another theory or explanation.
When did you develop this intense interest in the Model K? Having had quite an interest in the car, seems I've not noticed examples of your knowledge of the Model K, even though I've noticed your "opinions" about many other issues on this forum for years.
You take one part of a whole body of evidence and refute it, then say that confirms what you believe.
Produce some quotes, or document from a Ford board meeting, or something. Otherwise, keep your "opinions" off my threads.
I would like to see something "factual". A direct quote, a quote directly attributed to Henry Ford that he "hated" the car, something.....
I have indeed produced a dozen or more direct quotes from significant historians and Ford executives who knew Henry and interacted with him daily.
When we talk about Charles Sorensen we are talking about the guy who did much of the design work of the castings for the Model K. He was there with Henry Ford every day. Yet you seem to think Charles Sorensen is a liar and me too?
I've spent my entire life surrounded by books about Ford history. When I was learning to read, the first books I read were books by Floyd Clymer, Henry Austin Clark, and other noted Ford historians. I come to this discussion armed with the knowledge obtained not from one newspaper, but from a hundred or more books. Most of them I have owned twenty or more years. Many more I have read in the library, and on my wife's Kindle. I've been to the Benson Ford archives multiple times on vacation to research Ford history.
When you say I didn't think about the Model K until now, you are completely off base.
The greatest competition for a new Ford is last year's Ford. Why would Henry have anything good to say about the K and its six cylinders after stopping its production to make room for building more Model Ts? He was now selling the new technology en bloc fours as fast as he could build them. Was he quoted praising the NRS after their production was terminated?
Henry Ford the salesman was not to be believed any more than any other car salesman of the era, most of whom were experienced horse traders. I bet car salesmen of the era were no more trusted than CONgressmen.
Speaking of CONgress, what did James Couzens, the highly respected and integral Ford man, have to say about the K? He went on to become a great Senator.
I have not seen "a dozen" quotes. I've seen nothing where anyone was quoted with your statement that Henry Ford "hated the idea of the Model K". Let's see it. As long as we're at it, let's see the "facts" showing the Model K was a financial failure.
Let's start with those two things. Not your interpretation, type or copy the above two pieces of "Ford History" you've claimed,,along with the source.
I am defending Ford history as stated by every authority who has any opinion about it. I have the high ground here. I have nothing to prove - every written historical account agrees with me.
You are attacking history and want to tear it down to suit your own tastes. You need to show how Ford made a profit, and disprove the countless statements that are in utter dispute with your position.
Where is "every historical account" you claim. Anyone can say anything they wish, that doesn't make it so. You take no "high ground", and saying you do doesn't make it so...
You even ignored what Tim wrote. I will refresh your memory here:
C.B. Glasscock, in 1937, when Henry Ford was alive and well, had his book "MOTOR HISTORY OF AMERICA or THE GASOLINE AGE" published.
Quotes from the book:
"he had built the 6 cylinder Model K to be retailed at $2800 only because he had been groping around for all profits available. It had not paid and no false pride moved him to continue it's production."
" Ford had his lesson with the model K. One lesson was enough."
Ok, now we're getting somewhere. Was Mr. Glasscock a former employee of Henry Ford's? Did he have intimate knowledge about Ford and Ford finances?
Or was his book about many different aspects of the automobile? Why should we give his work complete credibility and disregard other information?
Good start,
Do us all a favor and find a quote written between 1900-1910.
Then lets hear nothing but positive information about the Model K. I enjoy reading all the posts Rob has provided. I agree that the information about all the races does not prove that the car was popular or financially profitable.
It would be great if someone could delve into the financial record of Ford and see if there is anything to be found.
Good points. I have tried to find information about the Model K and the financial aspects of production. So far, nothing.
However, what I have found, Ford said their goal was to sell 1,000 Model Ks. And we know they sold at least 953 (due to that car surviving). I also know Ford ordered 1,000 chassis from the Dodge brothers for the Model K.
We know Ford initially set the price of the Model K at $2500 in 1906. This tells me (assumption) Ford felt this price would be profitable. We know about 350 cars were sold before the "improved" 1907 K appeared. Then the price was raised to $2800. Again, the "assumption" is, if the car is selling properly, you may raise the price. If sales are subpar, how would you dare raise the price?
Next, we know Ford sold somewhere near the 1,000 Ks originally forecast, and contracted for (Dodge Brothers).
So, why would we believe the K did not meet sales goals? If anything (see sales goals below), sales managers usually set goals higher than an interest really expects to reach.
First, two news releases quoting Ford saying they would build 1,000 six cylinder cars. Both items appeared in fall editions of "The Automobile".
A review of the Model K by "The Automobile", August, 1906. The author says Ford intends to build 500 sixes (the account also says Ford is building eight "sixes" a day). This matches other accounts as to the number of Model Ks the Ford factory is producing.
While this seems like a small number today, there are only about five automakers building six cylinder cars in the US in 1906. For comparison, Stevens Duryea, one of the other leading six cylinder manufacturers, will build less six cylinder cars than Ford over the same time span. Another way to put this production number in perspective, Rolls Royce built just 7,874 six cylinder Silver Ghosts. Over a 19 year period, 1907 - 1926, an average of only 415 cars per year!


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Kehrer Saltzman & Associates and Snyder Consulting Solutions announced Thursday that Kehrer Saltzman has acquired the benchmarking studies that SCS's former principal and founder, Pete Snyder, has conducted for credit unions since 2007.
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I made my point, I want to buy low, you guys want to prop up Gay for Memphis, whatever, I am not down with the deal as I read it in the news.
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I made my point, I want to buy low, you guys want to prop up Gay for Memphis, whatever, I am not down with the deal as I read it in the news.
I will state it again, Concussions are serious in pro athletes. A 2nd documented one at this point will send his value tumbling in the future. Why should this not be a consideration?
EDIT: I think I understand your point, now. LOGIC states that if one person has no problems with concussions, and another does. That doesn't mean they cancel out, the valid logical conclusion is: "Concussions can sometimes be serious."
The Raptors medical staff was okay with Jamaine O'Neal, Hakeem, and TJ Ford. I think an entire injury history should always be considered when making a trade.
Especially for a player that will eat up this much salary. (this is primary fodder for negotiations, I am starting to think you guys are trying to help Memphis)
Its not our medical staff. Its just plain old bad luck. We Have an amazing medical staff but we have terrible luck.
It would be like me pushing for Lowry to be traded because his multiple ankle injuries are cause for long-term mobility concerns... it's true, but it's such a non-factor that it doesn't really need to enter the discussion at this point in time.
Because I am a Raptor fan 1st, and I care about getting the best deal for my team.
Besides, I don't like Gay this year, and don't want to sell myself false hope.
I agree that some injury trends can be predicted, to a point, but other injuries are nothing but freak accidents that are due to nothing more than the luck of the basketball gods.
Again, regardless of the player, as long as the Raptors medical staff does their due dilligence, I am satisifed. Anything more than that and you might as well consult a psychic!
Not in support of this trade as it is listed. Reeks of a GM trying to save his job.
3 team trade why not.....
My understanding is Memphis is not capable of being a luxury tax team so they are looking to get improve overall depth by sharing Gay's contract over multiple players.
Right now they are what they are and they have little opportunity to change or get better with 4 big contracts of Conley, Gay, Z-Bo, and Gasol. Not to mention Allen is a free agent and many reports cite him as the heart of the team.
Hahaha Tucas. Sounds like the "What About Derozan" guy
According to a source, (Realgm), that the Grizzlies are apparently interested in our rookie Terrence Ross but Colangelo stated clearly that he's untouchable. I personally think Ross should be dealt while he's on the rise while we keep Ed Davis and find another team for Calderon. I like the lineups of
as opposed to
Then we can try to move Bargs + Lowry for an elite PG in Rondo or Jennings and a backup SG. In this league, it's easy to find a backup SG but a well established PF (who took three years to get his act going) in Ed Davis is rare in NBA these days. We will have to loose a pick though and let's hope it's the 2014 pick.
euhh no id keep ross he is better than derozan and if he had starter minutes he would be in rookie on the year talk
i wanna ad if the wanted derozan id do it
Ross is a keeper!!! id trade Demar first.. with Gay on our team wed have absolutly no need for demar!


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Renovascular hypertension is high blood pressure in 1 or both of the renal arteries that supply blood to the kidneys.
Renovascular hypertension is caused by renal artery stenosis, a narrowing of the artery in the kidney. This results in a decrease in blood flow to 1 or both kidneys.
Each kidney is capable of regulating the body's blood pressure to assure that each organ has an adequate supply of oxygenated blood. Stenosis activates a cascade of hormones known as the renin-angiotensin system. This pattern increases blood pressure, which may result in renovascular hypertension. High blood pressure is a leading cause of stroke and heart attack.
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- Atherosclerosis—Fatty plaque builds up in the arteries and blocks blood flow to the kidneys. This occurs mainly in men over 50 years old.
- Fibromuscular dysplasia—An inherited disorder where muscle and fibrous tissue of the renal artery wall thicken and harden into rings that block blood flow to the kidneys. This occurs mainly in young women in their 30s.
Risk Factors
Factors that may increase your chance of renovascular hypertension include:
- Smoking
- Obesity
- Advanced age
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Personal or family history of cardiovascular disease
- Personal or family history of fibromuscular dysplasia
Problems with the renal arteries develop slowly and worsen over time. Most people do not experience symptoms of high blood pressure, so symptoms may go unnoticed.
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- Very high and difficult to control blood pressure
- Episodes of heart failure
- Rapid kidney failure
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- CT angiography
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- MR angiography
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- Renal arteriography
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Treatment options include the following:
Your doctor will first prescribe medication to help control your blood pressure. Because responses to medications vary, your doctor will monitor your blood pressure frequently and may adjust the type, combination, and/or dose of medication. Types of high blood pressure medications include the following:
- Diuretics
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- Calcium channel blockers
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (except in those with both renal arteries blocked)
- Angiotensin receptor blockers
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- Vasodilators
Interventions to Correct Renovascular Hypertension
If you have severe, uncontrolled renovascular hypertension, your doctor may suggest interventions to restore blood flow to the kidneys. Types of interventions include:
- Revascularization—A new path for blood flow to the kidneys is created by connecting a vein or tube above and below the blocked area.
- Angioplasty—A catheter with a balloon at its tip is inserted into the blocked artery. The balloon is quickly inflated and deflated to stretch open the artery to allow blood flow. The doctor may insert a small metal mesh tube (stent) into the artery to help it stay open.
- Endarterectomy—Surgery to remove the inner lining of the renal artery containing the plaque.
To help reduce your chance of renovascular hypertension:
- If you smoke, talk to your doctor about how you can successfully quit.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Follow treatment plans if you have high cholesterol or blood pressure.
- Exercise regularly.
- Eat a low-fat, low-protein, low-sodium, high-fiber diet.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: Adrienne Carmack, MD
- Review Date: 06/2016 -
- Update Date: 05/28/2014 -