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Graduate Studies
School of Agriculture 2011-2012
Director: William C. Bailey
School Office: Knoblauch Hall 145
Telephone: (309) 298-1080
Website: wiu.edu/ag
Graduate Faculty
- William C. Bailey, Ph.D., Univeresity of Missouri-Columbia
- Andrew J. Baker, Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
- John P. Carlson, Ph.D., Iowa State University
- Marietta M. Loehrlein, Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
- Winthrop B. Phippen, Ph.D., Purdue University
- Danny E. Terry, Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Associate Graduate Faculty
Associate Professors
- Kevin J. Bacon, Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
- Mark D. Hoge, Ph.D., Michigan State University
- Kenneth O. Nimrick, Ph.D., University of Illinois
Assistant Professor
- Joel Gruver, Ph.D., University of North Carolina
Course Descriptions
439G Special Methods in Agriculture. (3) Analysis of objectives, selection, development, and organization of teaching units; development of procedural techniques, program implementation, and evaluation. Includes clinical experience. Grade of C required in this class. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
504 Agricultural Science for Teachers. (3, repeatable to 6) A course designed for K–12 teachers who wish to expand their science curriculum to include topics related to agriculture-the world's food and fiber system. Summer only. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
505 Agricultural Science for Teachers II. (3) This is a follow-up course to the AGRI 504 course. This course is designed to provide a more intense discussion and immersion into agricultural issues for primary, middle, and secondary teachers. Teachers who are interested in expanding their curriculum by integrating agriculture into specific educational areas to assist in meeting state educational standards. Prerequisite: AGRI 504 and permission of the instructor.
507 Seminar. (1, repeatable to 4) Student participation and presentation of current topics in the major area.
508 Special Topics. (1–5, repeatable to 5) Topics which are not assigned or covered in other courses. The title and outline of the course will vary according to the topic, instructor, and needs of the students. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Agricultural Economics
442G Marketing Grain and Livestock Products. (3) Basis hedging for grains, feeds, livestock, and meat. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: AGEC 333.
443G Agricultural Finance. (3) Financing problems and opportunities in agriculture. Sources of finance, financing costs, analysis of investment opportunities, financial management and estate planning. Three hours lecture Prerequisite: AGRI 220.
447G Commodities Markets and Futures Trading. (3) Futures trading institutions, technical analysis, multiple hedging, and speculation. Three hours lecture.
455G Advanced Agricultural Marketing. (3) Options on futures, applied research methods, current events. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: AGEC 442.
457G Market Profile®. (3) Use of the Chicago Board of Trade Market Profile®; and Liquidity Data Bank®; for hedging and speculation. Not available to students who have completed AGEC 459. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: AGEC 447.
539 U.S. Agricultural Trade. (3) An examination of the role of U.S. agricultural trade from an applied perspective. Trading blocs' impact on agriculture in aligned and non-aligned countries will be considered. Business practices and cultural norms will be addressed. The "Americas" will be emphasized. Prerequisite: ECON 548 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.
600 Independent Research. (1–3, repeatable to 3) Independent research and study of selected topics in agricultural economics. Prerequisites: Completion of 6 s.h. of graduate course work in agricultural economics and permission of the Department Chair.
620 Internship in Agribusiness. (1–6) This course will integrate agribusiness theories with applications to actual business practice. Students will be exposed to a variety of positions within the business firm during the semester. A faculty coordinator and an executive of the hosting firm will supervise all internships. Analytic reports of work accomplished by each student will be presented to the coordinator. Graded S/U. Prerequisites: ECON 508 or equivalent, completion of six hours of 500-level agricultural economics courses, and written approval of the Department Chairperson.
Agriculture Occupations Education
500 Program Development for Beginning Teachers in Agriculture I. (4) This course is designed to assist entry-level teachers in agriculture with teaching methodologies, classroom management techniques, and innovative instructional technologies. The implementation of this course will assist with improving and/or maintaining current state retention rates among entry-level secondary agriculture teachers in Illinois. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
501 Program Development for Beginning Teachers in Agriculture II. (3) This course is designed to be a follow-up to AGED 500. It is developed to build on the foundation put forth by the AGED 500 course on teaching methodologies, classroom management, and innovative instructional technologies. It is designed for agriculture teachers that have two to five years of teaching experience. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and AGED 500 or comparable course.
520 Basic Curriculum and Skill Development in Agriculture Mechanics. (3) The course is designed to teach basic curriculum and skill development in agricultural mechanics for agriculture teachers with seven or less years of teaching experience. Students will have the opportunity to apply mechanical principles in metal fabrication, carpentry, woodworking, internal combustion engines, and electrification in a laboratory setting associated with the agriculture field. Students will also be able to learn theoretical principles behind agricultural mechanics. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Agricultural Technology Management
458G Agricultural Construction and Confined Animal Environments. (4) Addresses principles, design, and construction of wood, metal, and concrete structures in agriculture. Study of livestock manure and water systems, and environmental control of confined livestock facilities. Prerequisite: AGTM 250 or permission of the instructor.
461G Surveying and Soil and Water Conservation Engineering. (4) Development of surveying skills using a self level, transit, total station, GPS receiver and related software. Study of principles of water and wind erosion. Design of grass waterways, terraces, and other erosion control structures. Prerequisite: AGTM 250 or permission of the instructor.
464G Agricultural Processing, Grain Drying and Materials Handling. (3) Application of engineering principles pertaining to drying, storing, and handling of agricultural products. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: AGTM 250 or permission of the instructor.
479G Weed Control. (3) Identification of weeds, principles of cultural, biological, and chemical control with emphasis on characteristics of herbicides. Two hours lecture, two hours lab. Prerequisites: AGRN 176 and AGRN 373.
Animal Science
415G Beef Production and Management. (4) Consideration of commercial cow-calf, purebred, stocker, and finishing beef production systems. Integration of genetics, nutrition, and reproduction. Record keeping and business aspects. Three hours lecture, two hours lab. Prerequisites: ANSC 222 and 314.
416G Swine Science. (3) A study of selection principles, nutrition, breeding, reproduction, disease prevention, and management practices applied to swine production. Two hours lecture, two hours lab. Prerequisites: ANSC 222 and 314.
422G Applied Ruminant and Non-Ruminant Nutrition. (3) Basic chemical and physiological principles as they apply to the nutrition of ruminants and non-ruminants. Consideration of common nutrition problems, feed additives, and growth stimulants. Two hours lecture, two hours lab. Prerequisite: ANSC 222.
424G Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation. (3) Principles of physiologyand functioning of the endocrine system in relationship to reproduction, infertility, and lactation in farm animals. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: ANSC 112, BIOL 102 or BIOL 103.
405G Soil and Water Conservation. (4) The study of the maintenance of a quality environment through the conservation of soil and water resources. Four hours lecture.
406G Arboriculture. (4) Detailed study of woody plants with emphasis on growth and development, planting, pruning, fertilization, maintenance, valuation, hazard assessment, pest management, diagnostics, and site vegetation management. Prerequisite: FOR 200 or 208, or permission of the instructor.
407G Urban Forest Management. (3) Management principles for urban vegetation with emphasis on plant selection and usage, tree inventories, tree ordinances, specifications manuals, Arbor Day tree programs, and tree laws. Two hours lecture; two hours lab. Prerequisite: FOR 200 or 208.
485G Turf Management. (3) Establishment and maintenance of turf grass for lawns, golf courses, and recreational areas including athletic fields. Two hours lecture; two hours lab. Prerequisite: AGRN 176 or HORT 180.
Table of Contents
- General Information
- Campus and Facilities
- University Services
- Special Programs
- Admission
- Academic Guidelines
- Graduate School Policies
- Costs and Financial Assistance
- Programs of Study
- Integrated Baccalaureate/Master's Degrees
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificates
- Other Departments Offering Courses for Graduate Credit
- Index


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UK government slated by own boffins on nanotech policy
Teeny stuff, big issues
The UK government has been castigated by its own picked scientists for spending too much on research into developing nanotechnology and not enough on looking into its dangers.
The Council for Science and Technology (CST), "the UK government's top-level advisory body on science and technology policy issues", says the government has committed £90m to the nanotech industry for 2003-09, but only £3m on checking out "toxicology and the health and environmental impacts of nanomaterials".
In a report (pdf) released yesterday, the top-level advisory boffins expressed their disappointment that the government hadn't stuck to its original plans to take a precautionary approach to nanotech development. Indeed, the scientists seemed to feel at times that there was a wider-ranging problem with the UK's attitude to technology.
"CST also wishes to highlight a more generic issue concerning the way in which government identifies, funds, and manages obstacles to the exploitation of new technologies," it wrote. "The balance between research that develops new applications of nanotechnologies and that which provides the necessary underpinning for its safe and responsible development must be addressed."
But the scientists were scrupulously fair, with harsh words for their academic colleagues too.
"There is no guarantee that the research necessary to public safety and the research that interests the scientific community will be identical."
This has been true ever since the first mad professor set up his dungeon laboratory, of course. Any scientist worth his salt would rather work out how to make dead flesh live again than write up the safety case for doing it. Even so, it's nice to see boffins finally admitting this.
The CST certainly isn't bashing the idea of nanotech in general. It admits that "Greenpeace and the Soil Association suggest that a moratorium is a necessary part of any precautionary approach", but it doesn't agree.
This is unsurprising given that one of the report's principal authors, Dr Sue Ion, holds a senior slot at British Nuclear Fuels and the rest seem to be similarly hardcore pro-technology types.
Indeed, one of the CST's main arguments for research into nanomaterial toxicology is that it would allow "nanoremediation", the use of new nano wonder-substances to clean up previous, old-fashioned environmental disasters.
For instance, it seems that PCB contamination might be neutralised using nanoparticles of iron: but it would clearly make sense to find out whether nano-iron is bad for people first. The report recommends a minimum £5-6m per annum of government funding for this kind of research.
Essentially, the CST's idea seems to be that nanotechnology can't develop and be used without a knowledge of the risks and the likely regulatory framework.
The report's authors reckon that as recently as 2004 the UK was "seen as a world leader in its engagement with nanotechnologies". But the British now risk becoming nano also-rans, well-armed with ideas but no idea whether they're safe.
The CST concludes that "the UK is losing that leading position and falling behind in its engagement with this fast developing field, primarily due to a distinct lack of government activity". ®
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It should be no surprise that, since he has little grasp on the rest of reality, that Glenn Beck would fare any better at understanding archaeology.
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In the first few seconds of that video, Beck gets much wrong. He states that the little square he drew in the Octagon section of the Newark Earthworks (Newark, Ohio) is "made up of staves" which are each 606 feet long. He points to the four corners of these "staves" in his chalkboard diagram to illustrate precisely the four lengths he's referring to.
Except his measurements are utterly wrong. And not by just a few feet. The average length of each of his "staves" is about 1,000 feet -nearly 400 feet more than he says. To illustrate this in a diagram that's somewhat more precise than his chalkboard drawing, I've created the following graphic using Google Earth with a KMZ file ((http://www.jqjacobs.net/archaeo/sites/newark.kmz)) I borrowed from James Q. Jacobs (thanks, James. Hope you don't mind).
The measurements aren't precise. I didn't go to the ground and survey the site with a transit. But my margin for error is less than 10 feet. That still leaves 300 feet unaccounted for with Beck's assessment. The "stave" above measures 1090.39 feet as indicated by the Google Earth ruler.
Next, Beck goes on to describe the angle of the pyramids and how its somehow significant that this angle precisely matches the angle taken from the center of the circular formation when measured against the line bisecting the octagonal formation. These, he claims, are both 51.8 degrees.
They aren't. He's closer than with the "staves" argument, however. The angle he shows on his chalkboard (what's with that thing, anyway?) is one that's very subjective. If you know what angle you want, you can just about arrive at it simply by moving your radius since the circular earthwork isn't a perfect circle nor do the two openings perfectly align with the northeast opening of the octagonal formation, as you can see in the diagram above. I placed the center of the circle to be equidistant from the two openings of the circle but inline with the center of the two furthest openings -the southwest (on the circle) and the northeast (on the octagon).
From here, if you draw a line due north (true), which is easy to do in Google Earth, you end up with an angle of 50 degrees (+/- 0.5), which is as much as two full degrees from Beck's "51.8 degrees" that the Great Pyramid of Giza is. Beck calls this the "exact same calculation," but it really isn't. The calculation for the Great Pyramid was arrived at through trial and error. Earlier pyramids had different angles. The Bent Pyramid, for instance, has and angle of 55 degrees until the upper courses, which change to 43 and 44 degrees. 55 degrees was probably too steep and it was probably too costly in manpower and resources to totally scrap the pyramid. By the time Khufu and Khafre built theirs, many lessons had been learned. 51-52 degrees (we no longer have the casing stones to be exactly sure) was ideal since it went up without falling over.
And that's an important distinction between the "51.8 degrees" of the Giza pyramids and the Newark Earthworks. One is a structure's angle going up. The other is an angle resulting from an alignment with an 18.6 year lunar cycle ((Lepper, Bradley T. Feb. 13, 2007. Octagon Earthworks' alignment with moon likely is no accident)). The two have nothing to do with each other and Beck is creating a correlation that doesn't exist.
So then Beck's poor grasp of archaeology moves on to moundbuilder pseudoscience, fakes, and forgery that has long been cast aside by scholars. He starts on about the "Newark Holy Stones," one of which is often referred to as The Decalogue and was alleged to have been found by David Wyrick in 1860. It's called the "Decalogue" because it depicts a bas relief of a man, ostensibly a priest, with a condensed version of the 10 Commandments inscribed in a crude form of Hebrew. Another stone is the "Keystone," named for its shape, which also has Hebrew script.
That these two stones (and others) are fakes and frauds really isn't in question. The only question is did Wyrick fake them himself or did he have help? Or was he duped by others. The implication by Beck and 19th century believers, was that this was evidence of the so-called "Lost Tribes of Israel" -a motif that Beck, a Mormon, has a lot of investment in. But, if this were evidence of such a "Lost Tribe," then the script on the alleged artifacts would have been pre-Exilic Hebrew. Instead, the forgers, probably being ignorant of this, used a post-Exilic script ((Deal, David A. (1996). "The Ohio Decalog: A Case of Fraudulent Archaeology," Ancient American, #11)) .
In the 19th century, there was a prevailing myth of a "Moundbuilder society" that somehow vanished. This often became twisted into the agendas of certain religious and political causes but the credit couldn't possibly go to the Native Americans. To recognize these people as the rightful designers and builders of such magnificent and detailed constructions would mean admitting that the Native Americans were something more than the "savages" and "heathens" they were characterized and marginalized as. Such characterizations made it far easier to force them off their lands, displace them, and treat them as less than white.
Fortunately, such beliefs and agendas have been forced out of academia early on by the likes of Cyrus Thomas, who had a Federal Government budget to find out the truth of the Moundbuilder mystery. His work was empirical and it concluded that the mounds "were built by the Indians." In addition, he had the occasion to debunk some of the "tablets" that were cropping up here and there, including the Davenport tablet to which he launched a full, empirical investigation that discovered that it had been planted recently (to 1894) in a mound in Davenport, Iowa ((Feder, Kenneth L. Frauds, Myths, and Mysteries: Science and Pseudoscience in Archaeology Mayfield Publishing Company 1990 3rd ed)).
The stones and tablets Beck presented are frauds. Beck is a fraud.


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Field tested with American troops, this 10 inch survival knife was engineered in partnership with our country's bravest. This MOLLE compatible knife is rugged and versatile, with a partially serrated blade that can also serve as pommel or a spear. The sheath includes a built-in blade sharpener.
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Every Gerber product has a story to tell. The story of the LMF II is one of resilience and resourcefulness, of being on the wrong side of sticky situation and living to tell the tale. The purpose driven design of this knife stems from the experience of former military man Jeff Freeman, combining thoughtful design features and life-saving application.
Originally designed to free an aircrew from a downed aircraft, the LMF II is tough enough to cut through the fuselage of an aircraft and smart enough to ensure you are safe while doing so. The knife has a purposeful break between the tang and the butt cap, providing insulated protection against stray wires and absorbing any shock from hammering.
This 10" survival knife was built to adapt to any scenario thrown at it – ensuring comfort, versatility, and safety when you need it most.
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I picked up this and the slightly smaller Prodigy a couple of weeks ago. This is an outstanding blade. So good, in fact, that I've replaced my Ka-Bar BK 10 with this one. Although the BK is an outstanding knife, the Gerber offers better features, a better grip, and a sheath that literally wow'd me. The only thing I would improve is removing the serrations and offering a tanto-style blade. The smaller prodigy offers one in a tanto style, and I really like those, but not a big complaint. Thrilled with my purchase!
You just can't go wrong great knife very versatile. This knife is one of my best it's equal to my BK 2. But a lot more versatile with the features it has such as the non conducive handle and the leg straps perfect tactical situations, hunting and breaching.
I've gone from backpacking in the mountains to wearing this while free diving (The buttons on the sheath will get rusty if not cleaned and oiled after). Probably Gerber's best product in my opinion.
10+ years and still one of my favorite knives. Awesome little chopper for its size with great balance and edge retention. I will buy another one in the future, even though the original that I fell in love with is still going strong.
Great knife. Terrible sheath which makes it unusable unless you are going camping or are in constant TactiCool mode with an EDC and a fishing vest. A slim sheath would make this usable.
Great knife had for 5 plus years used it for everything. I like the weight the grip feels really great only downfall was when chopping a tree down the blade be came loose but I'm sure Gerber would of honored the warranty if I were to take it back.
Unfortunately on a recent move across the country had my van stolen and they cleaned out all my belongings including my knife, hoping my knife decides to bite the thieves!!(I'm not plotting scenarios in my head or anything though)
I bought this upon recommendation in a book by a great soldier. This is a very useful and multi purpose knife, the only drawback is the weight and the too tight of grip on the knife from the sheath. This knife should be more like the Strongarm, retained in the sheath but not so hard to get out. The knife is a little too heavy as well, but that is not a huge deal.
I bought this back in 2010 and I have pretty much abused the hell out of this knife. I did 3 years of guide work with this knife. Did 2 summer seasons of river guiding with this knife. Ive taken it hunting, camping, and hiking. Ive used this knife to split wood and Ive cut down a small tree with it (3" round). Whenever I go to the back country, this is the first item I pack.
Used for camping, hunting and just to train my survival skills. Don't listen all of those bushcrafters who use a knife for batoning. It can be used for it no problem if you don't baton the handle. Why would you button a handle? Also in survival situation ( what this knife is made for) serration is must have. Again - it is not a bushcraft knife.
If I have to bring only one tool with me - it would have been this knife or newer version of it strongarm.
Thx gerber
I have used this as a survival knife for the last few years but last night it proved it's self as a great hunting knife as well. It was used to skin out a Whitetail buck and had not problem splitting the pelvic bone and sternum. It has proved to be the only knife I need for my hunting trips. My buddy has added it to his have to have list as he couldn't believe how easily it split bone.
This knife is AWSOME! Because of I dropped it in a lake by our dock. And it sat there for almost a year until our friend has a scuba dive tank and he went looking for it and found it!! No RUST except for a little on the sheath the knife looked the exact same. If I where you guys I would totally buy this knife I was really impressed with gerbers work that they put in this knife. Gerber keep up the good work!
Not full tang, the pommel on the end is only secured to the handle by cheap plastic and a small bolt. i dropped the butt of the knife on a rock from less than waist height and it cracked off. it would be a quick repair with some two part epoxy but regardless this shouldn't of happened. if the knife was full tang it would be an easy 5 stars as it has fulfilled my needs in all other respects and the sheath is amazing as well
This knife goes with me every time I deploy for a SAR mission. It has done everything I have asked it to and more. I have taken it on survival exercises and everyone that doesn't have one wants to check it out.
I've had this knife for about 3 years now its amazing out of all the knifes I have this is the most reliable knife on the market great job gerber
This knife sat in the woods for over a year with 3 other type knives, this was the only knife that made it out unscathed !!! Still works and looks brand new
I've used Gerber since 1968...both in the service of my country (Vietnam conflict)...
and bushcrafting for weeks at a time...
your tools and knives have "never failed"
on me in any and all extreme conditions... and especially when my life depended on it... it's only the "wanta beez" that
always seem to whine to whine...
and have never been further than their
livingroom and the discovery channel...
to using your time tested products...
again... thank you for your truly...
respectfully... Charlie
Desert heat softens handle enough to make it fall apart. Had to make my own handle to avoid throwing it in the garbage. What were you thinking?
The handle is fragile and is easily destroyed but the blade quality is very good I have done harsh work with it like cutting thick wire and cutting wood with out dulling.
love the blade hate the fragile handle ! the handle needs to be full tang and the rubber overmold is far to fragile. I had to retun the knife. GERBER make the LMF like the Prodogy and the Stongarm and I will buy a couple of them.
Great in the field and on any camping trip. All the guys were asking where I got it within the week of getting it.
Only thing that could be better, is full tang. Other than that it's a great knife, used it against hickory, tin for my roof, and just about everything else. The things with everyone's bad reviews on them breaking is because they have treated the knife like dirt. Don't baby it, but don't intentionally kill it
I love the knife but the snaps on the sheath are to stiff. Have almost ripped the snaps out of the nylon straps.
Love this knife. Great for outdoor kindle making and for being in the bush. Tactical use is this knifes bread n butter, because its not full tang I wouldn't recommend heavy duty thick wood cause I feel it could loosen. But it will still hold up to most activities well. Love Gerber.
Best knife I had in my life. Bought the prodigy at first because it was cheaper but it was too light. The LMF II is heavy to travel with in a bag or on a belt but worth the weight.. More power and better grip, it will cut everything you want. I would recommend it to anyone who know how to use a knife!
Spent over $200 NZD in this knife, the steel was rubbish. Impossible to get a good edge.
This knife ended my lifelong relationship with Gerber.
If you spend a lot of time in the bush...you can't go wrong with this knife. I've used it for just about anything that most would ever use it for, in the sticks, and it handles exceptionally well. It's a little heavy to carry when considering pack weight but the extra weight of the knife does have a few advantages. I haven't yet found one worth trading up for.
This is an outstanding knife overall...it can sure take a beating and keep on ticking for the most part. However if you search online you'll find MANY videos where people easily damage this knife while pounding wood near the hilt area because it's not truly a full tang knife. Sure in day to day and combat/tactical use I'm not going to beat on my knife near the hilt, but In a true survival situation where anything goes and I just might need to pry or use leverage and pound wood or a stone 'near' the hilt area to split wood or create shelter etc, I would really appreciate having a full tang. Now folks the Gerber Prodigy is a full tang knife and similar to the LMF II in which I can recommend, and the Prodigy is mostly like the LMF II. Unfortunately the Prodigy lacks the lashing hooks and isn't as large or beefy as the Gerber LMF II, nor does the Prodigy have a built in field sharpener in the knife sheath.. So Gerber, myself and MANY others have begged for this, please make a FULL TANG version of the LMF II knife and you will have 5 stars from me and a huge cult following of this knife. In the woods or my car I'm not worried about cutting through fuselage and getting electrocuted. Thanks in advance!
I brought this knife about 5 to 10 years ago,can't remember just when I brought it ,but it goes every where I go.I never leave home without it.
I live in the middle of the forest on 89 acres in Texas. I put this knife through hell doing work around my ranch. It'll cut anything in one go up to about the size of my wrist. I've had no problem keeping a good edge on it. I'm 6'3 and have an average size hand for my size and the knife fits very well. I've used this knife on game and was pleased that although the knife handle was covered in blood, it still provided a good grip (which you will appreciate if you've ever had your hand slip forward onto a sharp blade).
One trick for ppl who get this knife: I cut the top buckle off of the sheath and rely on the sheath to hold the knife in place. I don't use the drop leg that was provided. Instead, I run my rigger belt through it w one belt loop in between so that it rests horizontally on my left hip. SO convenient for when you are un/re sheathing several times because it doesn't pull your pants up or down.
Credit where it is due; great knife Gerber.
this is military knife, not a toy. solid, heavy, seriously thick blade and built-in sharpener... there's no other such great knife for this money.
I'll admit, I did purchase this knife on sale at Canadian Tire ($60!), but I would pay full price regardless.
Heavy duty, sharp and just plain heavy. I've hammered it into trees just because I can. Shows no sign of giving up.
Great quality sheath with great molle compatibility.
Picked up this knife to take in the woods with me backpacking, hunting, fishing, etc. and it hasn't let me down yet. Knife fits VERY snugly in the sheath as long as it goes past the friction lock. I find more and more uses for the serrated edge the longer I have it. Definitely recommended.
I love the knife great steel and can take a thing you through at it. My only gripe is that the knife wiggles in the sheath and if you carry the knife on your belt I goes dull inside of the sheath.
The over all feeling and performance of the blade is great. The grip is amazing and the pommel will do more than pond in nails and smash glass. As a camp knife the surrations can get in the way sometimes however for its intended purpose surrations are a must. The capabilities of this knife are not described by Gerber. If you are looking for a survival knife and don't like to spend money this is your knife.
The over all feeling and performance of the blade is great. The grip is amazing and the pommel will do more than pond in nails and smash glass. As a camp knife the surrations can get in the way sometimes however for its intended purpose surrations are a must. The capabilities of this knife are not described by Gerber. If you are looking for a survival knife and don't like to spend money this is your knife.
I have this blade, and its "ok", but I feel that it could be made alot better. The design of the knife is awesome, but it has some flaws. The stainless could be more sturdy and a better quality.The plastic insert cracks when trying to baton, maybe make a better one? And upgrade the handle material as well so its tougher. With better materials this knife could become well respected within the prepper/survalist community. Call it the LMF II Pro Series or something.
I have only had this knife for a few weeks but its a great knife. I needed to shop a 4 in. tree branch in half and I couldn't fine my hatchet, so to test the knifes skill, i used it. I chopped that branch in half like it was nothing and zero damage to the knife. Gerber makes great knives and i only buy from them. Great Knife Gerber!
This is a really well built, sturdy field knife. I'm a paratrooper and bought the knife a few years back for work. I've used it for all kinds of field applications and it really stands up.
The stainless steel doesn't hold a keen edge very well, but it has the neat little sharpener in the sheath and it's not like it's skinning knife anyway. Most of the work it's done for me is cutting scrub and bush for cam and for fire lanes.
The sheath is good to go, I've done several jumps with it and I haven't spilled the knife once.
I haven't had the bad experience some folks have of the rubber peeling off the handle. The only place where the rubber is damaged on mine is where I've used the hammer on the pommel and been a bad shot.
My only complaint really is the serrations. They're left handed, which makes it a bit unwieldy if you're right handed and trying to sharpen a stake or something. The flip side is that I use the serrated part so much mine have basically all worn down to nothing. I think I'll take a file to it and just turn into a unserrated edge.
For the money, this knife would be hard to beat for a general field knife.
I've had friends who had this knife thought about buying this knife but I'd only buy if it was full tang
Carried this knife on my gear for 6 years. Was a gift from my dad prior to being deployed to Afghanistan. Only complaint is now I want a leather sheath or something similar. Not wearing my kit back home. Good strong sturdy knife. weather it be making loop holes in walls or cutting straps or other sh&t. Love it.
I originally purchased this knife while in Afghanistan in 2009, I've used this knife for several different tasks from probing for IEDs and wires to prying nails and pins from wood and metal, even built a small deck with it when I didn't have a hammer available. I love this knife and I have carried everywhere from combat to camping/hiking trips. Yes the rubber has peeled but screw it, it's a hell of a work horse!!! Not a dang show piece.
Just wondering if the sheath with this knife come with the low profile sharpener too? Cause it doesn't say in the features and every other model does.
Make a smooth, tanto blade, full-tang version and I will buy one in a heartbeat.
Aside from that, I use the LMFII (Black) for a variety of purposes and it's my current utility knife, one that I won't hesitate to trust my life on.
This knife is amazing I've had it for about a year and I've used it almost every day and its still in great shape. A couple months after I got it I was starting a fire with a magnesium fire starter, and i lost this knife... I take no heed to this and i build up the fire.... About an hour later I put out the fire with water and i see an outline of a knife...I quickly pick it up and brush it off ,and realize its been in a blazing fire but is only warm even the blade isn't hot. The only damage was to the top of the handle and even it is barely noticeable unless you take a good look at the knife..................THIS KNIFE IS PRACTICALY INDISTRUCTABLE!!!!!
Was one of the first fixed blades I bought. That`s why at first I had mixed feelings about the LMF. I did not like the handle made of plastic and wearing off easily, the sheath seemed to be too heavy, etc. I thought there are far better knives. After buying EEE 5, Becker BK2 and other knives, I can say, that there is no great difference between any of these knives. Every single one of them has its pros and cons. The LMF has the advantages of being stainless, lighter and with the most comfortable grip.
Was skeptical prior to buying this knife because of the mixed reviews, but once I got it
has been great. Durable, with no signs of wear. Had knife for about a year. Would recommend.
the reason this knife does't have a full tang is because its design for the military and gerber thought that if that had to cut through a electrical wire the user wouldn't get electrocuted
I love the design and profile of the knife, decent steel holds up to abuse. Handle feels great in the hand, but it doesn't seem to stand up to much abuse. I limbed a small tree to make a shelter and while doing so the rubber overmould and the plastic at the hilt has broken. Now the blade has loosened in handle with almost 1/16" movement. I really liked this knife and was skeptic about the negative reviews. I understand this is a survival knife, but for it to fail slightly during a simple tree limbing, i don't know how long it will last in a full camping trip in the middle of nowhere..I may buy another one, but will not use it to build shelter. Gerber's LMF design is great, just wish they could provide a model built with quality materials.
I have had this knife for over 6yrs, not one problem!!! don't know what all this crap about the handle is, mine is fine and dandy. solid weight, thick steel, sharp edge. this knife is the ultimate!! got 2 of my friends to buy it and they love it also!!
This knife is a dream!! The handle, just by the finger, busted open - that seems to be a common complaint, but other than that, the knife is wonderful!! Thanks Gerber!!
Knife is built really well,you get a little wear on the handle from the sheath,which is also amazing,,You cant go wrong with this knife,for the price,and the quality I dare you to find some better than this,plus a lifetime warrenty!!!!
best knife I've ever held! literally feels like a WMD in your palm... this this can do everything!! one in my Zombie Apoc. Kit and another spare under my pillow .. no wonder the military trusts this knife. worth every penny.
for a knife at this price and supposed quality i shouldn't have to worry about the rubber on the handle peeling off after drawing it from the shealth 8 times
I wish that the rubber on the finger guard was more durable. I used it to slit some kindling and accidentally got the finger guard stuck in the wood, when I pulled it out the rubber was all messed up, and the plastic was completely broken. I realize it was designed this way for electrical insulation, and it's still usable. I still really like it though!
This knife really is awesome , I was hesitant at first with such a high price tag , but I caved in and purchased this knife , it really feels like you can do anything with it . I recommend for any hunter , fisherman , military or LE.
I found this knife, in it's sheath, in an parking lot. Just laying there! I have never been so happy with a knife in my life. Nice heft, decent edge, great utility! Gerber keep up the good work.
I love this knife. It feels amazing in your hand, it looks incredible, it's tough! And the sheath is amazing. The Bear Grylls replacement fire starter fits perfectly into the sheath in the slot for the sharpener and is held nicely with a velcro strap. Some people complained that their handle wore out because it's such a tight fit. Simply remove the one velcro strap and place it underneath (the one in the friction lock). The friction lock is more than capable of holding the knife without it. There are two heavy duty snap attachments on the handle for when you want the knife strapped securely. I find the friction lock on mine is fine with the velcro removed as I mentioned, and with the snaps undone, I rarely do them up. The leg straps are very well designed with non-slip grip and elastic so you get a comfortable fit. My favorite knife hands down. I don't know what I enjoy more, the knife or the sheath. Great job Gerber.
I love the knife, I collect knives and this is really one of the best, people dont like the serrations, but in a survival setuation it is very helpful, much better for cutting robe and wire, any one who is looking for a full tang should go with the Prodogy knife from Gerber, this one is desingned to cut electrical wires with no problem. the sheath is the best I have seen in any knife ever, though I would like to see space for fire starter like the Bear Gerber survival knife.
Over all this knife was designed as a combat ready knife. The blade is great but the serrations are hit or miss with most folks, I don't mind it on this knife but prefer strait edge. The grip is nice but the rubber does rub down after a few draws out of the sheath. I'm not a big fan on how this isn't a full tang all the way through honestly, but this knife is still a very nice one to have in any collection. It's deff too bulky/heavy and is impractical for everyday use, although It's a great knife to take on camping trips. I would like to see the exact same design of this knife with a full tang all the way through to the pommel, and very securely bolted micarta scales, plus a lot less heavy. I love the sheath and the fact that you can sharpen this on the go, so thats pretty awesome. So Gerber, make it less heavy keeping the 420HC steel, maybe a bit smaller, same sheath setup with micarta scales and I'll be first in line to buy.
The handle is the most comfortable I have ever felt. The combined weight and balance makes me not want to put it down. The serrated edge is durable and gets through bone well. The blade holds an edge and the black color barely turns grey after much use. The pommel is nice but impractical for using as a hammer device. I understand it is for glass and in that way the pommel is useful. The three holes to make a spear are useful and work great on the end of a strong stick. There is a weakness though. While using the blade to chop through bone and wood while hitting the top of the knife with a large piece of wood the handle does not hold up. While chopping using my black on black lmf ll the rubber on the hand guard cracked into pieces. The plastic holding the blade and rubber together also cracked and the blade seemed to come loose inside the handle. After the handle split I came to the realization that the knife was not a full tang which displeased me very much. I've never owned a full tang knife that is busted. After the handle came apart I left the knife in my shop underneath a hanging elk, it got stolen out of my walk in cooler and now I'm out a broken knife. So the warranty doesn't really exist in my case. I was considering purchasing the "ultimate Fixed Blade" by Bear Grylls as an alternate to the lmf ll because I like the flat pommel but I also realized it does not have a full tang. So the search continues for the ideal all purpose knife.
the knife is great it can be used as a hamer break glass and great forself defense it is tuogh becuase i hoped many train climbed many mountsains and un like the bear grylls knife it last its great for self defense and the butt is great for crushing a good quility knife thats never failed me am joe agraan and this knife is great
the knife is great it can be used as a hamer break glass and great forself defense it is tuogh becuase i hoped many train climbed many mountsains and un like the bear grylls knife it last its great for self defense and the butt is great for crushing a good quility knife thats never failed me am joe agraan and this knife is great
i had the same problem as NATH. I saved my money for a long time to buy this knife thinking it would be long lasting and the rubber is peeling off the handle. very upset and disappointed. i used the knife once. gerber has lost a costumer.
I've had this beast for about a month now, and have used it on several backcountry occasions.
This piece is awesome! Very meaty, has a huge handle and I love all the features.
Have yet to lash this monster to a spear yet but I have started trimming up a staff to do so, I do not doubt it at all.
The handle is intimidating...looks like it can do some serious damage for whatever you use it for, which can be so many things.
The sheath is sweet, it's more like a sheath inside a sheath, and that has crazy attachment points. Molle, belt, belt/thigh, thigh, calf, etc...the list goes on. Fits great a Hazard 4 sling packs! Snaps snug inside and is very secure.
The integrated sharpener is cool to have but I would ONLY use it in a situation where you didn't have anything else to use. I do not find it difficult to sharpen the serrations but am having a little trouble getting the edge I want on the fine section.
I love the fact that this was made in Portland, OR.
Gerber, make more items locally, they always turn out so much better! We don't mind spending a little more for a better product.
obviously he/she could tell it was a quality product as soon as they picked it up. so i guess the counts for something. in my own opinion its the greatest knife on the market. had it for a year. i plan on purchasing another one asap thanks to gerber for such a great price!
this knife is amazing
I used it to take down 2 1 inch diamiter maples the other day worked amazingly. it took 5 hits each. the blade did chip but only because i oversharpened it and anyways they were tiny chips.
I also
cut up a soda can
cut through a seatbelt
this knife can do anything you can imagine and some things you cant i love it
Does this knife come with 2 leg straps? I have been looking online and have seen a few reviews saying that the infantry version comes with only one leg strap.
This knife is my favorite knife ever. It is a well built tool that I believe I could trust my life on if need be. My only suggestion is to offer a fine edge option as well. Even the Bear Grylls knife has a fine edge version and this knife is light years ahead of that. Food for thought. Thanks for making an amazing knife, Gerber.
used it to cut down a 1 inch thick maple the other day blades still in great shape 1 or 2 chips gotta love high carbon steel.
the one downside is when i wear it drop leg it pulls my pants down but thats it
This knife is a solid performer - has a skull-buster, built-in field sharpener, sheath that wont let your opponent take it out and use it against you, has a very hard blade that takes and holds an edge, and the grip doesn't get slippery when covered in blood. I have a Ka-Bar Tanto that I paid same money for and the Gerber is much better in terms of features and performance. I bought 2 for my sons - one is a Cavalry Scout and the other is a Blackhawk Pilot. I feel good knowing they have this knife with them when the combat gets personal.
With a bit of research I have found out from store here in NZ, the Gerber LMF II is the best selling knife.
High quality knife. And very pleased with it.
Have been using it to gut and chop through rabbit bone, and making camp fire's.
You folks thought of everything. You don't even mention the sharpener in the sheath, the elastic stitched straps, or the fact the sheath can be mounted to anything! The blade is fantastic! Love the thick tip that won't break, the thick blade for chopping! A beauty!
Ok, so its a great knife, however the the top of the handle is peeling from the tang of the blade even though ive only used the sheath a dozen times, this is because of the nylon strap which holds the sheath in-place...dissapointed...
Dont know if I will be able to claim it on warrenty or not.
I have two aircraft used to haul people and equipment to remote areas. I have replaced a lot of my survival equipment with this one knife. This design saves space and weight and has the fuctions every working pilot needs in has airplane. I plan on buying a few more for my other pilot friends for that extra safety if they ever need it.
I have this knife attached to my tac vest. I've used it to hack apart bundles, cut open tires, cut down ropes, hack through brush, this knife does it all!
Its a good overall knife but the ruber at the top has started to peel back.
But other that that its great.
This knife is great. Super sharp. I love the weight of it, it makes it reasonable for chopping smaller things up. Not really a fan of friction sheaths though. Two snap straps PLUS extreme friction (I find it hard to remove with one hand), seems like a bit of overkill. Leg straps are cool, spear loops are cool, and spike is cool, though I've never actually used any of them practically.
this knife is beast and a solid survival knife that can also be a combat knife. the only problem is the sheath holds the knife in to much which makes it hard to take out quick.
Great Knife, My brother in-law said I should buy it after he came home from a deployment. I did, only one problem I need the MOLLE attachment and cant find one.
Do love this knife. However I really want this to be full tang construction! I recently bought one and straight out of the box the blade was wobbling in the handle, quite significantly. Fortunately Gerber has excellent customer service and replaced it for me... But I just want this full tang.
This knife seems extremely durable based off off the videos I've seen on it. A very handy tool for anyone to use. Also it looks very nice. I love the fact it has a surpassed edge. Rope cutting is so much easier
Not a fan of serrations, but the LMF II has great serrations that don't chip easily. The knife is very well built and has a nice, rugged feel to it. As for the sheath it's the best one I own - light, comfortable and versatile with an integrated field-sharpener, what more would you need?
The only problem I have with the LMF II is the exact same to KEOGHs - the friction lock on the sheath was wayyy too damn tight and 'shaves' the rubber off the handle. I would recommend loosening it up a little by putting wood or old books between the friction lock and the sheath, work your way up from smaller to bigger as you don't want the clip to snap.
Aside this small issue, it's a fantastic knife a gets a definite 5/5.
Thanks Gerber
this is a great knife it does a fantastic job a cutting wood for building a shelter...it is a very strong knife it will not break or chip is worth every penny ( built to last) 5 out of 5 !!!
tho i have worn out the rubber next to the lashing holes at the front of the blade does any one no the best way to fix it?
I have been a Gerber customer for over a decade and this is the best knife I have ever owned as a sportsman. The best part about this knife is the attention to detail (e.g., the balance, rubberized grip etc.) If their was one thing I could improve on it's the sheath, it makes way to much noise when you pull the knife out.
This is the greatest knife I have ever owned. I'm an avid outdoorsman and this knife has boldly stood up to every obstacle set in its path, and clears each one with ease. However, I think this would be even more fantastic if there were a fine edge version available.
Thanks Gerber for all you do!
The Knife takes a lot of abuse.
I have a warning to anyone who cares about the knifes look. The black cosmetic coating is not the same shade of black shown on the website but it is similar. Also the black cosmetic coating wears off easily.
Even if i take that into consideration it still earns 5 stars. It is the bets knife ever.
i got the knife, and out of the box, when ever i squees beside the 2 holes up top, it makes a clicking noise! sooo wtf. also, gr8 sheath but the retention snap is so tight that whenever i pull the knife out.......it has some wrinkling on the hilt!? so ya could smoone tell me wat up?
I've always been a fan of the gerber line but this is over the top. I carry it wherever I go. There's nothing this knife can't do!
put up more pictures gerber
the knife is astronomicaly understated by the one picture. put up 2 or 3 more.
GReat knife 7 stars out of 5
i ordered mine 4 days ago and can't wait for it to come. i researched knives for a month before i got it and this seemed like the best one. it isn't too big or excessive and can be carried evry where. the best knife when your lost in the woods is the one you have with you. easy to cary. Gerber did a good job on this knife they realy went all out.
While this blade is an awesome survival tool, this is not a zombie fighting weapon by any standard of the word. Any experienced/well researched hunter would know that in a situation with the undead, the last thing you want is to stab a zombie with your knife just to have it get lodged in the tissue in the midst of a battle
This truly is the best knife ever! And yes i know that some people say that the serrations suck...Well, for many years I to thought the serrations sucked. But then as i used them in the field... They grew on me!
BEST MAKE GERBER! thanks!
I bought this knife for hiking and camping trips with my wife and son. It worked flawlessly and I plan on buying another one for my brother. So far there have been no chips on the blade and the blade comes very sharp in the box. I bought this knife in black but I'm sure the green and coyote would look just as cool. The sheath is very good compared to other knive's sheaths. This is a very cool knife and I recommend it to anyone who has an interest in knives, especially cool ones like this.
I appreciate Gerber's great customer service and I am definitely a satisfied buyer.
Thank you Gerber,
Former Navy SEAL Team 6
its great and keeps it edge like a charm. i wish it had a regular blade instead of half serrated. The serrations are great but inconvient
just got mine...very good weight to it and the sheath is nice as well....worth every penny in my opinion even though I haven't used it yet. Gerber managed to deliver another good product for a good price. Thanks Gerber!
I have used my LMF II for nearly 2 years, I can't say enough good things about this knife. It's rugged, thick blade is perfect for cutting moderate sized pieces of fire wood. I have used the knife as a spear to fish with, I have had some success with this. The serrations add to the usefulness by adding versatility and come in handy while cutting rope and paracord. I would recommend this knife to any outdoorsman or Serviceman.
This is my idea of a ultimate outdoor/survival knife. But with one issue and that is the part serrations. If the knife was full flat edge (from sandvik steel), then it will be a trully ultimate knife
I have many knives, but every time I go hiking/camping I take this knife with me. It stands up to any abuse you can throw at it. The grip feels amazing in your hand. When you have survival on your mind, this is the knife that will save you. 6 stars.
This knife is solid and will stand up to a lot of abuse. I wish the serrated part was shorter and that the blade was made out of a higher quality steel. It doesn't seem to keep an edge very long.
This knife is waaaay better than bear Grylls knife and it was made here in the US of A a rare added bonus seeing as how many knives are now made in China =(
Perfect survival knife. I've choped wood, opened cans, threw it... Best knife ive ever had, better then my sog and crkt for survival. The sheat's perfect ; multifuctional. You can sharp the blade with the sheat. This is THE knife for survival expert!!
Just got it. Looks very versatile and has a lot of functions. I got a great deal on it for way less than more expensive knives. Really happy with it.
My latest purchase and my new carry knife. This is a fine piece of gear and the quality is superb. I added a belt loop to the hard sheath so I don't need to wear the full saddle everyday and now this one is by my side from the moment I wake up till I go back to bed at night, and thats exactly where I like it. No sense owning a knife like this only to leave it at home when you need it.
The knife is strong and not that heavy, it keeps on giving and then some I use it for everything and demand it so and it never fails.
This is one of the best knifes you could possibly own! It may be heavy but it is so effective its not even funny! I tied on a fire rod and a survival whistle to my knife. If I had a dozen choices this is the knife I would get lost with! I LOVE USA MADE!!
My Dad bought me a LMF just before my first deployment. The LMF is simply a solid knife. It along with my Old Gerber Air Ranger were constant part of my kit for 4 tours in the sandbox. Far stronger than our issue knife. The sheath is terrific, Very quiet and secure. I quite frankly abused the heck out of it , Cutting Sheetmetal, Using it as a prybar, A Hammer and it kept on performing. It helped my out in quite a few dicey situations including a primary weapon failure. Sharpens back up easily with a diamond rod and a wetstone. (the built in sharpener isnt the greatest, but good in a pinch) The handle fits larger hands perfectly I would recommend it to anyone in a heartbeat. Spreads Peanutbutter great too :)
I have just go this knife and it is a really nice knife. I would just like 2 sheaths for it. One for my backpack and one for my leg. If anyone knows where I can get a sheath can you email my it at email@example.com
Love this knife, have had many high end $200-$300 knifes and this one keeps right up with em, love everything from the glass breaking/hammering pommel to the shealth though you will need a dedicated sharpener to keep it in tip top shape just like any knife. My only problem is with the serrations. If it was a fine edge knife it would absolutely be the perfect knife.
Great knife! I was able to pry a car door open, after it flipped over, and get the occupants out. Used the sharpener to fix the blade edge after. The knife did exactly what I purchased it for…wish I had another!
knives of all brands have broken, folded back, and just simply feel dinky in my hand. This knife has been with me longer than any other knife. I use the spine to scrape bb's; the pommel to chip slag, and hammer various parts into place. only the finish has faded. no marks, chips or dings. I recommend it and show it off to every one daily. great knife! Gerber should feel fee to send me any gift of appreciation as soon as they can
This blade becomes real dull really fast. The sheath not a very good sharpening tool. Used it to gut a deer. Wish I didn't . I ended up hacking more than cutting.
I used this knife for splitting wood for fire like Gerber says you can and what do you know now have like 5 chips in the blade.
if you have the money buy a better knife with better blade material
This is one of the best knifes you could possibly own! It may be heavy but it is so effective its not even funny! I tied on a fire rod and a survival whistle to my knife. If I had a dozen choices this is the knife I would get lost with! I LOVE USA MADE!!


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Fluke PM6690-611 - Frequency counter
3 GHz Input C
Standard timebase
Standard inputs
The Fluke PM 6690 timer-counter-analyzer is the most versatile and accurate tool for measuring time, frequency, or phase. On top of that, the PM 6690 has built-in analysis capabilities that give you the dynamics and the statistical behavior of the parameter under test. The PM 6690 offers an intuitive user interface and graphical display which makes it easier to use than any other timer-counter. And all this at a very attractive price!
- High resolution and speed:
- 12 digits/sec. frequency measurements
- 100 ps single shot time-resolution
- 0.001° phase resolution
- Frequency range: 300 MHz standard; 3 GHz or 8 GHz input optional
- Built-in statistical analysis
- Graphical display gives upto 14 digits resolution
- Statistical analysis built-in, giving TrendPlot and Histogram display
- USB and GPIB as standard
Unbeaten speed and resolution
The PM 6690 offers an unprecedented resolution and speed of 12 digits per second for frequency measurements, and 100 ps single-shot time resolution. Phase measurements come with a resolution up to 0.001º, speeded up by a "single pass" technique not found in any other counter before. The instrument speed is also seen in the acquisition speed: up to 250 000 measurements per second are taken and stored in internal memory, or 2,000 measurement per second can be made over the bus. The internal memory can hold as many as 750,000 measurement results for further analysis.
Ease of use
The menu-driven instrument control structure reduces the risk of mistakes. The main measurement result is supported by auxiliary parameter readings, which put an end to the need for other instruments like a DMM or an oscilloscope. You can measure the phase relationship between input and output signal of a device, simultaneously reading the test frequency of the signal and the voltage ratio (in dB) between input and output signals.
The graphical presentation of results, like histogram and trend curve, gives a much better understanding of random signal distribution and of system changes over time.
Auto-trigger automatically sets optimum trigger level and hysteresis adapted to the actual signal applied.
Unique graphical presentation mode
The PM 6690 uniquely offers a graphical display to present the measurement results in numerical (up to 14 digits) or graphical format. The display is also used to present the setup information as part of a convenient, menu-driven control system. The display gives the main measurement as well as auxiliary measurement results, so that commonly asked questions like "What is the attenuation and phase shift of this network?" are answered directly, in a single look at the display.
The results of statistical analysis can be presented as numerical data, as a trend graph, or as a histogram, giving an insight in the behavior of the device under test without the help of external processing – quickly and easily .
Excellent computer connectivity
The PM 6690 is equipped with both a GPIB/IEEE-488 and a USB-interface for high-speed communications with your PC. The GPIB-interface allows an easy integration in larger test systems. Alternatively, thanks to the USB interface, no dedicated GPIB-controller and plug-in card are needed to get fast communications with the PC in small test setups.
The optional TimeView-90W PC software package allows for instrument remote control, and the analysis and display of measurement results in a choice of graphs. For example, results can be displayed as raw data, as a statistical histogram, as a waveform graph (as if you were using an oscilloscope) or as an FFT spectrum graph. TimeView allows analysis of modulation parameters like modulation depth or frequency modulation index.
Plug-and-play in systems
The remote programming allows for remote control of each front panel accessible, using either GPIB/IEEE-488 or the USB-bus. Next to its native, standard SCPI-command structure, the PM 6690 offers a 53131A-emulation mode which allows for an easy exchange of instruments in test systems, requiring virtually no reprogramming.
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All measurements are displayed with a main parameter value and smaller auxiliary parameter values (with reduced resolution). Some measurements are available only as auxiliary parameters.


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The study of more than 15,000 people found that female patients were half as likely as men to be treated for one of the leading causes of heart problems.
Researchers said that GPs and specialists were slow to diagnose the most common form of abnormal cardiac rhythm in women, increasing their risk of stroke and death.
Dr Pierre Sabouret, lead researcher and cardiologist from Heart Institute-Pitie Salpetriere Hospital in Paris, said he believed many doctors did not realise how common the condition was among women, and failed to carry out tests to establish the likelihood of a problem.
He said: "I think doctors - GPs and cardiologists - often do not realise the risk for women. Too often they will think if a female patient looks healthy, and dresses smartly, and looks after herself, she is probably okay."
The study of patients suffering from atrial fibrillation - one of the leading causes of stroke - found that women below the age of 70 were 56 per cent less likely to be treated for the condition, compared with men with the same risk profile.
The cardiac condition, which affects around 1 in 14 people over the age of 65 can cause palpitations, fainting or chest pain, but is often symptomless.
The chance of the disorder increases rapidly with age, and it causes more than 15,000 strokes a year in the UK.
The study, presented at the European Society of Cardiology conference in Amsterdam found that among patients aged 70 and above, the gap narrowed slightly - but women were still one third less likely to be given treatment such as anti-coagulant drugs which are used to reduce the risk of strokes.
Dr Sabouret said instead, doctors should be following European guidance which demands that a series of tests are undertaken, including blood pressure, vascular history, and checks for disease such as diabetes.
If atrial fibrillation is established, patient should be put on anti-coagulent drugs, the advice says.
He said: "The guidance is there, the problem is that doctors are not following it."
The cardiologist said the failure to give women the right treatment resulted in thousands of premature deaths in the UK.
The study took place in France, where incidence of atrial fibrillation is similar to that in the UK.
Dr Sabrouret said the findings were applicable globally, and had particular relevance to the UK, where there are particularly high numbers of strokes among women.
Research shows that women in Britain are one and a half as times as likely as men to die as a result of a stroke.
Thembi Nkala, Senior Cardiac Nurse at the British Heart Foundation, said: "Atrial Fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm in the UK - nearly a million people are living with the condition.
"It's absolutely vital that it is spotted early as it can more than quadruple your risk of having a stroke. Some people may not have any obvious symptoms, but it's easy to check yourself for signs at home simply by feeling the pulse on your wrist. If your pulse feels irregular and variable in strength, make sure you visit your doctor."


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Cakewalk in Berlin Part 1: Seeking Vegan Sweetness in Berlin
By Cake Gumshoe Melisser
Maja's Deli: Adorable cow banners declaring, "Holy Cow, it's Vegan!" hang from sunny yellow walls, while tulips in bottles adorn every table. This tiny all vegan cafe serves delicious food, but also has a large rotating selection for baked goods coming fresh from the kitchen all day. Cakes, cupcakes, cookies, muffins, brownies, & tarts: they're all there! While I can't recommend the cheesecake, the Apple Raspberry cake I had was lovely & many of the other baked goods looked to die for! Maja's Deli, Pappelallee 11, 10437, Berlin; online at majas-deli.de.
Hans Wurst Vegancafe: Just a few blocks from Maja's, Hans Wurst scraps the sunny vibe in favor of a sleek one with hardwood floors, large windows, & modern seating. While the main focus is on 100% organic, 100% vegan food, Chocolate Mousse & other desserts are available daily. Hans Wurst Vegancafe, Dunckerstrasse 2a, 10437, Berlin; online at hanswurstvegancafe.blogspot.com.
Cupcake: A dreamy retro styled bakery in Friedrichshain, Cupcake is one of the most gorgeous cupcake shops you'll find anywhere! The owner Dawn is an American gal who moved overseas & opened her shop, the first of its kind in Berlin! A daily rotating Vegan cupcake or two is available alongside the non-veg versions. Additionally, they've been known to have vegan pie! To wash everything down, grab yourself some soy milk or coffee with soy. We still think about the awesome Chocolate cupcake with fluffy Peanut Butter buttercream; so dreamy! Cupcake, Krossener Strasse 12, 10245, Berlin; online at cupcakeberlin.de.
Caramello Eis: Not feeling like baked goods? How about some vegan ice cream? Caramello Eis will cure your craving with a large selection of fruit flavors or options made with soy milk such as Latte Macchiato, Hazelnut, or Walnut! Just be sure to ask which options are vegan, so you get what you came for! Caramello Eis, Wühlischstraße 32, 10245, Berlin; online at caramello-eis.de.
Cakespy Note: We know that sometimes you need something savory to work up an appetite for cake--if that's the case, Melisser says run, don't walk, to Vöner, located at Boxhagenerstr. 56 for some Seitan Döner fresh from a rotating grill placed in freshly baked bread filled with veggies & spicy sauce!
Veni Vidi Vegi: An absolutely animal-product-free haven for vegans! Veni Vidi Vegi is a small, all vegan grocery store with tons of sweets & other goods for sale! Here you'll find the Nutella-like spread Chocoreale, White Chocolate bars, Rice Milk Chocolate bars, Gummies, cookies, brownies, & other prepackaged delights. They also have a freezer with lots of vegan ice cream bars & pints. Be prepared, they only accept cash. Veni Vidi Vegi, Pücklerstr. 32, 10997, Berlin; online at veganladen.de.
Yellow Sunshine: Known as a vegetarian & vegan fast food spot, amongst the veg*n burgers & seitan currywurst you'll find options for your sweet tooth as well! Tiramisu is made in house daily, although it's not always ready when you are, so call ahead if you're insistent on consuming it. They also have chocolate & caramel soy puddings, plus other grab & go sweets. It's a great place for a quick bite before heading next door to Wild At Heart to catch a band or a beer (or both)! Yellow Sunshine, Wiener Straße 19, 10999, Berlin; online at yellow-sunshine.com.
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The Woman in Black: Harry Potter Sees Dead People
Here's a trailer for The Woman in Black, a new period horror movie starring Daniel Radcliffe in his first major post-Harry Potter role. Don't worry though, this one also involves creepy old buildings and supernatural things and lots of children.
The story follows a young lawyer (Radcliffe) who travels to a small marshy town to settle the affairs of a dead client, only to realize that the creepy old manor house he's living in is possessed by an angry lady ghost. So it's a pretty straightforward ghost tale of a newcomer in a strange house dealing with scary old secrets. Typical! Though, I must admit, I don't know whether the movie will be any good, but the trailer is certainly effective! All the creepy tinkly music and sudden, subtle appearances of ghosties. Ghost movies are best when you don't really see the ghosts, as in the surprise hit The Others or, for esotericism's sake, the mostly forgotten 1980 Canadian gem The Changeling. Hopefully Woman in Black doesn't go for cheesy special effects, but rather scares us with what we don't see. A little hint here and there, like the final scare at the end of this trailer, is all right, but I hope there's not some big ghost battle at the end with swirling green screen monsters and whatnot.
As for the Radcliffe factor, I'm curious to see him outside of Hogwarts. If his performance in Equus on Broadway was any indication, he knows his way around a dark tale, so hopefully he'll do well in this. It's definitely a bit strange seeing him play an Adult, a solicitor no less!, but I'm sure we'll all get over that pretty quickly. We'll be too busy being scaaaaaaared. Or, y'know, disappointed when the ghost shows up and looks like a computer game.


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Intel talks up 'Eaglelake' DX10 chipset GPU tech
Confirms Q2 debut
Intel this week confirmed its 'Eaglelake' chipsets - the P45, P43, G45, G43, Q45 and Q43 - are indeed scheduled to debut in Q2. The integrated parts will incorporate the new GMA X4500 HD graphics engine.
Actually, the G43 will use the GMA X4500, while the Q45, the Q43 and the unmentioned G41 - it's due late this year or early next - will include the more basic GMA 4500. Intel didn't go into much detail about the differences between the two GPU cores.
We can say that the X4500 HD will support HD decode acceleration at 1080i and 1080p resolutions. It'll also support HDMI, DVI and DisplayPort output with HDCP copy-protection technology.
It's believed that the 4500 lacks the on-board HD video decode and won't support HDMI. The X4500 can handle all the port types, but will also rely on the CPU for MPEG 2, H.264 and VC-1 - the key HD codecs - decoding.
All the integrated chipsets will support DirectX 10, Intel confirmed.
All the Eaglelake chipsets support PCI Express 2.0, but the G41 is expected to only go as far as PCIe 1.1. They also support dual-channel DDR 2 and DDR 3, with two slots per channel on the P45, P43, G45, Q45 and Q43, but only one with the others. They all support the 1333MHz frontside bus speed.
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All Jigs in the key of G or D:
Anthony Frawley's {G}
Apples in Winter {D}
Banish Misfortune {G}
Battering Ram, The {D}
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Charlie Hunter {D}
Con Cassidy's {G}
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Haining, The {G}
Haste to the Wedding {D}
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House on Summit Road, The {G}
Humours of Enistymon, The (Coppers and Brass?) {G}
Humours of Glendart {D}
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Humours of Lisheen {G}
Humours of Trim {D}
I Buried My Wife And Danced On Her Grave {D}
Ingonish {D}
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Jimmy Ward's {D}
John D Burgess {D}
John McHugh's {G}
Joy of My Life, The {G}
Joyce's Jig {D}
Kerfunken Jig {D}
Killavil, The {G}
Kinnegard Slashers, The {D}
Kittie Lie Over {D}
Langstrom's Pony {D}
Legacy Jig, The {G}
Lemonville {D}
Lilting Banshee {G}
Maho Snaps, The {G}
Maid in the Meadow, The {G}
Mickey Callaghan's Slide {D}
Mist On The Mountain, The {G}
Moon and Seven Stars, The {D}
Mouse in the Cupboard {G}
Mucking O' Geordie's Byre, The {D}
Munster Buttermilk {G}
Murray River, The {G}
My Darling Asleep {D}
My Wifes a Wanton Wee Thing {D}
Naomi's Jig (The Rolling Waves?) {D}
Old Favourite, The {G}
Old Man Dillon {G}
One Horned Sheep {G}
Out on the Ocean {G}
Over the Water to Charlie {G}
Paddy's Resource {G}
Peggy MacDougalls {G}
Peter's Peerie Boat {D}
Planxty Irwin {G}
Port Na mBraithre {D}
Rakes of Kildare, The {G}
Rambling Pitchfork {D}
Red Stripe (By Marrilee Schulz) {G}
Road to Banff, The {D}
Roaring Barmaid, The {G}
Rolling Down the Hill {G}
Rolling Waves, The {D}
Rose in the Heather, The {D}
Rosewood {G}
Round the Pitchfork {D}
Saddle the Pony {G}
Saint Patrick's Day {G}
Scatter the Mud {G}
Shandon Bells {D}
Ship in Full Sail {G}
Smash the Windows {D}
Snug in the Blanket {G}
Sport {D}
Strike the Gay Harp {D}
Swallowtail, The {G}
The Lowland Lads Think They Are Fine {D}
Three Sea Captains, The {G}
Timmy Cliffords {G}
Tobin's Favourite {D}
Trip to Athlone, The {D}
Trip to Sligo {D}
Tripping Up the Stairs {D}
Wallop the Potlid {G}
Walls of Liscarroll, The {D}
When the Cock Crows It Is Day {G}
Willy Coleman's {G}
Yellow Wattle, The {G}
You Carefree Young Lads {D}
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Discussion in 'The National Football League' started by Texan_Bill, Jun 18, 2013.
I didn't see this posted:
Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez questioned by police in homicide probe
The "uncooperative" part stood out to me too.
- See more at: http://bostonherald.com/news_opinio...uestioned_in_man_s_death#sthash.uo8UDb0d.dpuf
Was watching the local news just now and they said a car rented in Hernandezs name was found abandoned near the body but he is still not a suspect.
I have a feeling if it was any of us we would already be the number 1 suspect but I will wait until more details come out until I get to pissed about celebs getting special treatment.
The path for Tebow to be the #1 TE in week 1 has now be shown. For it is he, who is good to his children.
Either conflicting or overriding information regarding the bolded portion:
I think he's getting himself "ruled back in" as a suspect, as an accomplice to whoever the guys are who were staying in his house & using his rental car that has gone missing. Or maybe to the girlfriend's sister.
Geez, this isn't getting any better...
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No - it's not. While this is a separate incident, if anything, it makes things appear worse.
Hernandez is beginning to look like a stone criminal...
Now, Aaron, if you're going to shoot somebody in the face, ya know ya gotta have a license for the gun.
I thought Gronk was the crazy one.
Not looking good for him at all.
I don't know if he was actually the one to pull the trigger, but I do think he had something to do with it.
That's what I was thinking, at least before that recent post.
Gronk is the fun-crazy one. It looks like Hernandez may be the crazy-crazy one.
Looking as bad as Rolando McClain...
JUP!! Gronk is just a meathead, no harm no foul.
Hernandez is coming across as: Pac-Man Jones meets Ray Lewis meets Sam Hurd...
Mark my words, it's the end of the Patriots' beloved dynasty in Brady and Belichick.
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Two congressmen issued a strong statement Tuesday afternoon suggesting that recent statements by Toyota's top U.S. executive to the public about the causes of random acceleration were misleading, and that in private Toyota officials had said that sticky gas pedals were not the cause of the most serious acceleration incidents.
Rep. Henry Waxman, D.-Calif., and Rep. Bart Stupak, D.-Mich., questioned public claims made earlier this week by James Lentz, Toyota's U.S. president, that sudden acceleration was due to "two different issues," sticky gas pedals and poorly fitting floor mats, and that the company was "confident" that fixing those two problems would stop runaway Toyota incidents. Waxman and Stupak demanded answers from Lentz by the end of the week.
Waxman, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Stupak, chair of the Investigations Subcommittee, said that during a January 27, 2010 meeting with committee staff, Toyota executives said sticky gas pedals were probably not the cause of the more extreme incidents of acceleration, and that the actual causes of random acceleration were hard to pinpoint.
"Your public statements are different than the representations that Toyota officials made on January 27, 2010," Waxman and Stupak wrote in their letter. "When Committee staff inquired whether Toyota could be certain that floor mat entrapment and sticking accelerator pedals fully explained reports of unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles, the Toyota officials present responded that causes of unintended acceleration are 'very, very hard to identify."
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"The Toyota officials did tell the Committee staff that accelerator pedals entrapped by all-weather floor mats could cause high-speed acceleration. There are, however, well-publicized, high-speed unintended acceleration events in Toyota vehicles that do not appear to have been caused by all-weather floor mats."
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Waxman and Stupak requested that Lentz clarify his public statement about sticky gas pedals, and explain whether Toyota's position on the role of gas pedals had changed between January 27 and February 2. They also asked that Toyota provide evidence to their committee that sticky gas pedals were causing sudden high-speed acceleration, and for Lentz's public claims that electronics were not to blame for the acceleration problems.
In addition, the congressmen questioned the timeline offered by Lentz in his public appearances this week. Lentz said in two different interviews that Toyota became aware of sticky pedals in October 2009. According to Stupak and Waxman, Toyota officials said last week that the company learned of the problem through reports of sticky pedals in England and Ireland in April or May 2009.
Waxman and Stupak asked that Lentz provide documents and evidence to support his public claims by this Friday, February 5.


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With the rigorous demands of the Common Core State Standards, students need to be engaged with on grade level, rich literature. This is one of the reasons why I am doing this lesson, in which students will explore our classroom library. They will choose a book, read it, and then illustrate their favorite part as they write about why they liked that part. This is a great lesson to do towards the beginning of the year to help engage students in reading for pleasure.
Prior to this lesson, students were engaged in a Unit Opener and were introduced to different books on relationships. These books are part of the classroom library which support the conceptual understanding of our theme for the next six weeks: relationships. I use some of the books as read-alouds and as mentor texts to model/demonstrate reading strategies and skills. Sometimes it is not possible to read all the books, so I want to give students time to explore and read them, and give them a chance to respond in their journals. I want to make this experience fun, too, and that is why I took the students to the library.
Lesson Opening:
I have the kids sit on the lavender rug in our little library. I start the lesson by sharing the objective. I let them know that they will be able to choose a book of their liking, read it, then illustrate their favorite part as they write about why they liked that part.
After the students choose a book they will have the opportunity to sit on the floor, at tables, or the small amphitheater to read.
I want my students to start developing stamina to read books books at their independent level. In order for my students to choose books at their level, I had to do some work ahead of time for this lesson. First, I had to know their reading levels. We determine reading ability using DIBELS, the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills. My students' reading ability ranges from 1st grade to beginning of 3rd grade. Second, I had to make sure I had enough books for everyone by going to our school library and asking my principal to order books at the levels we needed. Third, I had to arrange different leveled book bins and set them on different tables so that when I called the students I could direct them to a specific table corresponding to their level.
As students settled around the room and the amphitheater, I walk around to make sure they are reading and then to help them transition them into responding in their journal. Some students will need support staying on task, especially at the beginning of the year. Also, the library offers a new setting and can be cause for distraction for some. To monitor their reading, I am keeping track of their eye movement, making sure they are not talking with their neighbor or looking around. I will remind them of the expected behavior.
To help us with time management, I brought the timer from our room and make it visible to my students. I love using this timer!
Now that my students had an opportunity to read, they respond in their journals. As they write, they can sit around the library too. As they work, I walk and monitor them by asking them what book they have read and what they are writing about - for example: WhatSheLearned. Asking them about their work shows that I care about them completing the task and that the task matters.
Here are some of their work samples:
I believe strongly in having students debrief their learning. It helps the students remember what they are reading, understand why they are reading it, and connect old information with new information.
I gather the students on the lavender carpet and I choose a few to share the title of their book and what they liked about their book.