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ARLINGTON -- Before Sunday, it had been more than three months since Michael Young had homered and more than two years since he had five RBIs in a game.But Young did both in a 11-2 win in Sunday's series finale, going 3-for-5 with his first homer since May 7 and a double, marking the first time he had multiple extra-base hits in a game since April 15. He also snapped a career-long 88-game homerless drought spanning 349 at-bats, and he drove in a run for the first time in 12 games. "That was awesome," Josh Hamilton said. "Michael is the type of player that, at any moment, can turn it around pretty quick. It was exciting to see him hit the ball well and make solid contact, square the ball up and have fun." A seven-time All-Star, Young is one of 11 players with 100 hits in each of the last 11 seasons. He has 127 this year, fourth-most on the team, and is batting .272 with four homers and 50 RBIs in 117 games this season. "For me, my biggest strengths as a hitter are my hands and my bat speed," Young said. "Sometimes you put too much body into it. It's an adjustment I've been working on over the past couple weeks. It'll be something I'll continue to work on."
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ARLINGTON -- Ryan Dempster was reinstated from the restricted list on Monday after missing last week's series against the Blue Jays, and Leonys Martin was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock.Dempster made his fourth start since being traded to the Rangers on July 31 in Monday's series opener after missing his scheduled start last Saturday. Roy Oswalt filled in for Dempster, holding the Blue Jays to one run on two hits over 4 2/3 innings in a 2-1 win. It was Oswalt's first outing in a week and first start since Aug. 2. Oswalt will return to the bullpen and get the next couple days off. The Rangers have 39 players on their 40-man roster and are working with a 13-man pitching staff, leaving manager Ron Washington with only three position players on his bench. "I'm trying to get used to it," Washington said. "Right now, we're going to try to ride this out, because removing somebody from that bullpen -- they're all doing the job, so we're going to try to ride it a little bit. ... Don't worry about what you don't have. Worry about you do have." Martin, who was called up from Round Rock when Dempster was placed on the restricted list for personal reasons last Friday, had two plate appearances during his most recent stint. He struck out in the eighth inning of Saturday's victory and walked in the eighth inning of Sunday's win.
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ARLINGTON -- When the Rangers took a 7-5 lead in the sixth inning of Thursday's series finale against the Yankees, it was Michael Kirkman who was charged with protecting it. And when the Blue Jays, trailing the Rangers, 2-1, loaded the bases in the seventh inning on Saturday, it was Kirkman who was sent in to get out of the jam.Kirkman came through on both occasions, not giving up a run in an inning of work in Thursday's 7-6 win and retiring the only two batters he faced in Saturday's 2-1 victory, leaving the bases loaded in that crucial seventh inning. He has not allowed a run in two weeks, tossing five scoreless innings in his last five outings. "He's throwing strikes," manager Ron Washington said. "It's never been Michael Kirkman's stuff. It's just been whether or not he can consistently throw the ball over the plate."
Texas skipper Washington receives Lacy Award
ARLINGTON -- Rangers manager Ron Washington was given the Sam Lacy Pioneer Award before Monday's series opener against the Orioles by the National Association of Black Journalists Sports Task Force.The organization's highest honor, the award is named after Baseball Hall of Fame sportswriter Sam Lacy, and recognizes excellence in sports. It was presented to Washington by NABJ Task Force chair Marc Spears and Morehouse College Journalism and Sports Program director Ron Thomas, who also serves as the Lacy Pioneer award program's co-chair. Past recipients of the Sam Lacy Pioneer Award include former Grambling State football coach Eddie Robinson and Brooklyn Nets head coach Avery Johnson. "Pioneers set precedents, and Ron Washington certainly has done that as the Texas Rangers' most successful manger," Thomas said. "He has proven himself worthy of an award named after Lacy, a determined black sports columnist who was instrumental in Jackie Robinson integrating Major League baseball." Washington batted .261 over 10 seasons in the Major Leagues. He was an assistant with the A's for 11 years and is in his sixth season as the Rangers' manager, leading the team to its only two World Series appearances in franchise history. With three more victories, Washington would become the third manager in Rangers history to win 500 games, joining Johnny Oates (506) and Bobby Valentine (581).
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Double-A Frisco third baseman Tommy Mendonca was named Texas League Player of the Week on Monday while teammate Nick Tepesch was named Pitcher of the Week. Medonca batted .533 with two homers and six RBIs last week. Tepesch allowed two hits in seven scoreless innings in a victory over Tulsa last Friday.
Colby Lewis began treatment Monday as he recovers from the Tommy John surgery he had last month to repair a torn flexor tendon in his right elbow. He was 6-6 with a 3.43 ERA in 16 starts before his season ended.
There is no timetable for Mike Napoli's return to the Rangers' lineup. He was placed on the disabled list with a strained left hamstring Aug. 11 and took batting practice on the field before Monday's game against the Orioles.
Class A Spokane third baseman Joey Gallo went 3-for-5 with two homers and seven RBIs in a 16-4 win over Tri-City on Sunday, including a grand slam in the eighth inning. The 39th overall pick in this year's Draft, Gallo has 20 home runs since his pro debut June 20, the most of any player in baseball over that period of time.
Triple-A shortstop Luis Hernandez extended his hit streak to 15 games on Sunday, while Spokane outfielder Royce Bolinger extended his to 20 games.
Christian Corona is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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The world is our classroom, and we're ready to travel through space, time, and culture to learn all we can about the world's spinning traditions. The Summer 2014 issue of Spin-Off features articles from those who have the world and studied the spinning traditions of our ancestors. Learn about Icelandic fibers and spinning, silk reeling on a Loas mulberry farm, prehistoric textiles from the American South, the 2013 Tinkuy gathering of weavers in Cusco, Peru, and much more. Make your own convertible travel shawl and learn how to make yarn for Telemark embroidered gloves and mittens.
This issue is all about color. There is a lot of great information about how to work with color-how to dye with natural and synthetic dyes, how to blend for color, and how to combine colors of yarn you already have on hand.
Karen Pike takes advantage of receiving a less-than-desirable fleece from eBay to explore different dye techniques. Katie Weston shares her process as she creates a batt matching the colors of an inspiring photo Michelle Boyd offers tips for using the color wheel to blend solid-color roving to create the deep complex colors traditionally used in tweed fabrics. For this issue, we also interviewed a number of fiber artists whose work is notable because of how they work with color. If you've ever doubted your ability to work with color (and even if you haven't), you'll love their tips and ideas for breaking boundaries and overcoming fears. Plus many more unique approaches to integrating color in your spinning.
Projects include a shawl created using different strengths of the same dye, color study potholders, a hat that uses three different natural-colors wool dyed in the same dyepot to create a gradient effect, and a photo translated into rug hooking.
This issue is all about color. There is a lot of great information about how to work with color-how to dye with natural and synthetic dyes, how to blend for color, and how to combine colors of yarn you already have on hand.
Karen Pike takes advantage of receiving a less-than-desirable fleece from eBay to explore different dye techniques. Katie Weston shares her process as she creates a batt matching the colors of an inspiring photo Michelle Boyd offers tips for using the color wheel to blend solid-color roving to create the deep complex colors traditionally used in tweed fabrics. For this issue, we also interviewed a number of fiber artists whose work is notable because of how they work with color. If you've ever doubted your ability to work with color (and even if you haven't), you'll love their tips and ideas for breaking boundaries and overcoming fears. Plus many more unique approaches to integrating color in your spinning.
Projects include a shawl created using different strengths of the same dye, color study potholders, a hat that uses three different natural-colors wool dyed in the same dyepot to create a gradient effect, and a photo translated into rug hooking.
In this issue, we're looking at natural fiber with a special focus both on unusual fibers and spinning fiber heroes. The unusual fibers we look at include chinchilla, Spanish moss, barrel cactus, three types bamboo, and mercerized wool. We look at spinning fiber heroes, such as Sally Fox (figuring out a way to grow her colored cotton), Deborah Robson (illustrating that spinning a rare-breed fleece can help save the breed from extinction), and Ella Baker (recording the cotton-spinning techniques of ancient peoples).
In addition, we look at the Northwest Regional Spinners Association standardized system for judging skeins, how to tackle a new-to-you fleece, plus the story of a journey on foot spinning through the countryside of Wales. Projects include a lovely shawl from black as black Zwartbles wool, a woven mercerized wool shrug, a crocheted tunic, and lovely bags in the shape of a cotton boll and flax flower.
This issue also includes our annual special pull out Natural Fiber Directory full of suppliers and mills from across the United States and around the world.
Our Fall 2013 issue has a special focus on the tools we spinners love. Our authors have shared stories of the tools they've loved: Elizabeth Fahey tells the tale of wheel maker Norm Hall; Peter Teal delves into his discoveries about wool combs in the 1960s that brought them back into spinning practice; Judith Helton went to great lengths—traveling through time and space—to learn the backstory of the antique wheel she purchased from a thrift store; Debbie Ellis had a chance to spin on Mahatma Gandhi's charkha; and Marion Wheatland took her wheel to Antarctica for a special project to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Sir Douglas Mawson's Australian Antarctic Expedition.
There are also tips on how to use your tools better, from how to stop a spindle from wobbling, to how to use a flick carder, to how adjust your wheel so that you can spin fine yarns. And if you are looking for a wheel, this issue includes and updated and expanded Great Wheel Roundup complete with most commercial wheels and their stats.
Our theme this issue is history. To this end, we cover more than a few fascinating topics—understanding our own desire to spin by looking at the spinning of our ancestors, imagining what it meant to spin cotton sewing thread in a time of need, understanding the spinning tools that were simultaneously a result and a cause of the Industrial Revolution, and learning how setting up a warp-weighted loom can make history real for people of all ages.
You will learn how twist affects the finished fabric in weaving and a spindle spinning technique used by the Blackfoot people. There is a special section on the ancient technique of sprang that will teach you the basics as well as why this netting technique works better with high-twist yarns—making handspun the perfect yarn for sprang.
We've asked spinners who make a living at their craft to share their stories and provide tips for those of you who are interested in teaching, selling your handspun yarn, or starting a spinning business. We know that not every spinner wants to make a living spinning, but even so, we all have an interest in the people who cultivate the fiber, shepherd the animals, carve the tools, dye the top, to make your spinning dreams that much more attainable.
Also, get a glimpse into the life of an eighteenth century spinner using a Great Wheel for production spinning, salivate over the handpainted top of mail-order dyers, and ruminate with a shepherdess as she contemplates what she's learned from her sheep. Cast-on a lovely pair of fingerless mitts, a scarf that maintains the character of hand-dyed roving, and an endlessly customizable pattern for hats.
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You will learn the best direction to spin for the way you knit, how to match millspun yarn, how to clean fleeces with good bacteria, and how to use a blending board for artistic results. Find patterns for a brioche cardigan and an everyday shirt, as well as a fun collar for crisp days and a magical child's cape for the holidays.
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In this issue, we're looking at fiber close-up—really close-up—by examining crimp and diameter in detail to understand why fiber does what it does. Beth Smith has written a great article about spinning to the crimp—it's a pretty straightforward concept and a wonderful place to start when you're deciding how to spin your yarn. Deb Robson has written a really fascinating article about fiber diameter—she sent samples to a lab to look at the diameter of fiber from rare breeds of sheep (in addition to some that are not so rare). She walks us through the scans in a very logical way, explaining what the findings mean for spinners. And Judith MacKenzie examines the difference between hair and fiber with her wonderful ability to ask big questions and then answer them in lyrical ways.
Our fiber basic focus is on yaks. And our developing your skills department takes a look at purchasing and sorting a fleece. This issue also includes our largest ever special pull out Natural Fiber Directory full of suppliers and mills from across the United States and around the world.
All about the spinning wheel! Trace the history of the wheel to its possible origins by learning about Jonathan Bosworth's reproduction of a Han Dynasty spinning wheel from a Chinese stone carving created 1,200 years before scholars believe the spinning wheel was invented. Visit to the Ashford Handicrafts spinning wheel factory in Ashburton, New Zealand, and learn how this business has thrived through two world wars and fire to provide the world with spinning wheels. Join the discussion with current custom wheels makers and where they see the craft headed.
The Summer 2011 issue of Spin-Off has a special focus on felt! Starting with the basics and fifteen fibers meant for felting, we move to needlefelted dolls, felted accents to add to your handspun, and using prefelts for wet felting. But this issue isn't all about felt! We've introduced a new department for more experienced spinners, and this edition focuses on what effect ratios really have. There are also tips for making your own stacked spindles without special woodworking equipment, silk spun for a princess, and we guarantee you will be impressed (and potentially inspired) by the included spindle-spun bed-size blanket woven on a rigid-heddle loom.
If you're looking for a bit of color—look no further—the Spring 2011 issue of Spin-Off has some great ideas for how to blend the colors you already have into new and interesting combinations—the possibilities are infinite. Speaking of infinite possibilities, take a look at the Handspun Gallery of Helix Scarves and get your needles ready. Ready to sink your hands into some fleece? Try Wensleydale—their lustrous locks are seductive.
The Winter 2010 issue of Spin-Off magazine is so full of fiber that if you snuggled up next to it, it will keep you warm. Open the pages and you'll find (images of) angora, qiviut, alpaca, and sheep's wool tucked into every available space, plus lots of great tips on how to spin these fibers. This year, we've included a six-page Natural Fiber Directory in the issue—this is a special section that you can pull out and take with you for reference when you're shopping for natural fiber. As a bonus, we included enlarged versions of the charts for the Qiviut Shawlette by Sandi Wiseheart on the back of the directory (the charts are also included with the pattern in the magazine). The pattern for the half-gloves shown on the cover is included in the handspun gallery, along with six versions of the half-gloves showing just the tip-of-the-iceberg of what can be done with the pattern if you vary the fiber, color, and/or grist of the yarn you use.
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Inspired by a day at the beach, the Adrina Flat II has a breezy ventilated design that offers great breathability, a flexible fit and cool, comfortable style.
Adrina Flat II Details:
- Capped toe flat with transparent TPU upper material.
- Footbed nubs offer a massage-like feel.
- Non-marking Croslite™ material outsole.
Adrina Flat II
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I had surgery on my foot about 6yrs ago and my foot is in worse shape than before surgery. I can NEVER purchase a pair of shoes without having an issue. Someone recommended these to me and on a hunch I decided to purchase them and give them a try. It's been so many years that I have had to endure pain on a daily basis that this feeling of comfort is almost foreign to me now. THANKS A MILLION CROCS FOR SAVING MY BITTER TOES FROM ANOTHER DAY OF PAIN :)
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I ordered these shoes because I wanted closed toe Crocs for work. I ordered these in yellow and blue, size 7. The colors are so fun, and the size 7 is true to its size. These shoes are so light and soft that I can glide in them all day long. Before, I used to wear these so called '"fancy"' leather shoes from various brands (some a lot more expensive than Crocs) and always ended up in blisters and bleedings in various parts of my feet especially in the back of my heel. No more of that since I discovered Crocs for myself! I am now on my 5th pair of Crocs. So sad this company does not do better on the stock market. They deserve better. I think all shoe manufacturers should adopt the Crocs techniques. Most of my other shoes just sit in my closet. By far, the most comfortable shoes ever. I even ordered them for my friends as presents.
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These shoes fit my slightly wider than average feet perfectly. My foot does seem to push the outside out a bit, I'm guessing because of my tendency to pronate and the lack of support around the sides. They're like a comfortable grown-up version of jellies. :-) I wear them all the time at work...they look great with almost every business-casual outfit, and they look great with regular casual outfits too.
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Since its beginning, Dragon Ball Z was the theatre of amazing fights between Goku, his friends and their enemies, and once again they are all back for a new rumble. After amazing games such as Budokai Series, Tenkaichi Series and Raging Blast, Dragon Ball Z returns for a brand-new game where co-operation will be your best ally to defeat terrible enemies. The more enemies you have, the more allies you need and the more fun you'll get in the all of the modes available!
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Step into Little Big Planet and discover a world of endless possibilities, where imagination is everything. Whatever you can see, you can enhance. And whatever you don't see, you can invent. All you need is curiosity, creativity and a thirst for fun: Little Big Planet provides the rest! Set off with Sackboy to explore an incredible array of environments, where every object is ripe for investigation and interaction. Overcome all manner of bamboozling obstacles to gain the skills you need to build your own unique creations, then share them with the world.
Little Big Planet brings the revolutionary PlayStation 3 hit to PSP in stunning style. Featuring the same iconic look and ground-breaking game design, with Little Big Planet PSP, the power of play is in your hands! Play over 30 brand new levels in 7 themed locations Create and customise your own environments using the powerful and accessible Popit system Share your creations with other Little Big Planet PSP fans online.
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Sega Mega Drive Collection features over 30 titles including, Altered Beast, Sonic the Hedgehog, Shinobi III, Phantasy Star and the original Sega Mega Drive version of Golden Axe. The games in the collection have been reproduced with the almost accuracy to the originals as possible. Sega Mega Drive Collection also features nmerous unlockable items that delve into the soul of the Mega Drive including interviews with the original developers tat created the games featured in the collection, a museum area with interesting facts about the games, a hint area to help gamers complete their favorite Sega Mega Drive games. Sega Mega Drive Collection for the PSP system marks the handheld debut of numerous titles in the collection. The PSP's wireless function will for the first time ever allow Mega Drive fans to connect with friends for a wireless multiplayer gaming experience. Age from 12 years.
Based on six founding standards, the new system has allowed every aspect of PES 2014 to be totally reworked. The central theme of fluidity is based on the constant moving of players and switching positions which characterises the modern approach to football.
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The gloves are off and Sonic and his rivals are gearing up for an interview new head-to-head competition exclusively on the PSP. This sequel to Sonic's 2D action-platformer features all-new 'jostling' controls for tighter competition and a brand new Battle mode allows two players to jump into six different multiplayer challenges by sharing one disc. With extra playable characters - including Miles 'Tails' Prower - 12 new stages and upgraded signature moves for each character, the enhanced Rivals experience brings a whole new level of handheld fun to PSP. Age 7+ years.


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City guide Zurich
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The city of Zurich lies in the heart of Europe and at the center of Switzerland, on the northern shores of Lake Zurich. Its multicultural flair and the variety of leisure activities on offer attract guests from all over the world to this "region of short routes". Zurich is quick and easy to reach, whether by train, plane or private vehicle. Its international airport has direct connections with over 150 destinations. Just a 10-minute train ride from the airport and situated right in the city center, Zurich's Main Railway Station is regarded as a central European railroad hub. A total of 370,000 people live in this experience, science and business center. Thanks to its top-quality infrastructure set amidst natural surroundings, it is a popular place for study and research. For example, at Zurich University or the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH); built in 1855 by Gottfried Semper, the ETH Zürich is today associated with 21 Nobel prizewinners.
Some 150 years ago, part of the city's fortifications was transformed into what is now arguably the most famous "Station Road" in the world, the Bahnhofstrasse. Zurich's shopping mile has contributed largely to the city's reputation as an El Dorado for shoppers and is a top address for international fashion labels, jewelry and watches. However, it is just one of the places where you can find urban Zurich labels; whether in Zurich-West or in the Aussersihl quarter, you often come across local brands where you least expect them. They inspire the fashion-conscious and cause a sensation far beyond Switzerland's borders – as has, for example, the cult label Freitag, with its unique style of bags and accessories.
Zurich boasts the highest density of clubs in Switzerland – here, you can never turn up too late. From a house music party in the legendary Kaufleuten to Greatest Hits from the Eighties at the oldest club in the city, the Mascotte, to a gay event at the Labor Bar – parties really get going after 11.00 pm and continue into the wee hours of the morning. Here, there are no official closing times. In summer, nightlife can be found not only in the clubs, but also outside in the open air; the venues where visitors bathe and relax during the day are ideal places to flirt and dance at night.
Also for lovers of art Zurich has a lot to offer. The city alone is home to over 50 museums, some 14 of which are devoted to art. The museum of fine arts, the Kunsthaus Zürich, boasts a significant collection of paintings, sculptures, photographs and videos. In addition, it has an extensive collection of works by Alberto Giacometti. Another highlight is the Rietberg Museum, one of the leading centers of non-European art in the world. Just a stone's throw from Zurich's main station, the Swiss National Museum – housed in an over 100 year old building reminiscent of a fairytale castle – contains the country's most comprehensive collection of exhibits relating to Swiss cultural history.
The lively tradition of merchant guilds in Zurich is dating back to the Middle Ages. Equally impressive are their fine guild houses and guildhalls – such as the Zunfthaus zur Waag, open since at least 1303. Like the Grossmünster church, the Lindenhof square and the Öpfelchammer restaurant in the Niederdorf, these venues are now among the city's cherished emblems.
Trend-setting Zurich is a shopper's paradise and a metropolis of the arts, home to legendary nightlife. Nature is on the doorstep – and Zurich's overall quality of life is frequently voted the best in the world.
- "Kunsthaus" – Switzerland's most important art gallery contains a collection from all the important periods of European art – from the Middle Ages through to the present.
- Rietberg Museum – the museum houses non-European art, particularly from India, China and Africa.
- Bahnhofstrasse – the mile-long street of banks featuring exclusive fashion boutiques, department stores and street cafes invites passers-by to linger.
- Zurich Zoo – featuring a 11,000-square-metre ecosystem hall containing several hundred plant and animal species from the Madagascan Masoala Rainforest.
- Old town – with its art galleries, antique and book shops: an insider's tip amongst art aficionados. In the evening, the old town is transformed into an entertainment quarter for an eclectic swathe of the general public.
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- Sechseläuten – every year Zurich's guilds and the population celebrate their traditional spring festival with great fervour (April).
- Festival Tropical Caliente – hot rhythms like salsa and samba and a diverse mixture of top acts and trendsetters in Latin music drive the hips of partygoers to sway and writhe (June).
- Streetparade – one of the world's biggest techno events draws fans from throughout Switzerland and its neighbouring countries to the city on the Limmat (August).
- Zurich Festival – a festival offering a unique combination of operas, concerts, drama, dance and open-air theatre takes place annually in the summer setting of Zurich (June/July).
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I hope to go soon and see your wonderful city and in Zürich live a wonderful person who want to visit.
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Yes, Zürich is a great place. Concerning dining/lunch: You find all restaurants in Zürich and Switzerland on MyTable.com and can book your table directly online.
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can anyone tell me why the tourism is so important as an industry
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Very well done article. Missing the new highlight in town: The "Im Viadukt" in Zurich West, a big mile of shopping paradise with local labels including restaurants and a food market. All that under the train rails and old stone walls. Really worthy to go and see the new urban part of Zurich! Enjoy!


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Add an extra layer of luxurious comfort to your mattress with our down-top feather bed. The upper down-filled chamber provides dreamy loft and insulation while the lower feather-filled chamber offers support. Baffled boxes in the 230-thread-count cotton feather-lock cover ensure even feather distribution. You'll sleep better and awaken refreshed instead of sore because there's less stress on your body's pressure points. It's allergy-free, too: dirt, dust, and allergens have been removed. 3" gusseted sidewall. Dry clean. Made in USA from imported material.
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ST. PETERSBURG -- A seemingly foregone conclusion became official on Tuesday, when Tampa Bay announced it has re-signed right-hander Joel Peralta to a two-year Major League contract.
The contract includes club options for 2015-17.
"We love Joel's competitiveness and the impact he has on the younger pitchers in our bullpen," said Andrew Friedman, executive vice president of baseball operations. "He has been an integral part of our late-inning success and has proven that he can get big outs in the American League East."
Peralta, 36, went 2-6 with a 3.63 ERA and a career-high 84 strikeouts in 2012. His 76 appearances ranked second in the AL, and his 147 games over the last two seasons lead the AL. Last season he held opponents to a .200 batting average and a .254 opponents' on-base percentage, fifth lowest among AL relievers.
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The Woozy high-top sneakers are bright and fun! They include a cool detail where the collar can flip down revealing a colorful pattern underneath for diverse style. The shoes have contrasting color pop on the sole, stitching and logo, and are comfortable with an EVA insole cushioning footbed.
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The Blue colorway features a red and white striped interior pattern.
- Thin padded tongue and collar.
- Metal etnies logo lace keeper.
- Fold-down double collar shows off material and color pop details.
- Single stitch toe cap.
- Comfortable EVA cushioning footbed.
- Internal EVA midsole.
- Thin cupsole construction.
- Stitched 400 NBS rubber outsole.
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I had ordered my first pair exactly my size and I noticed they were a bit smaller so I then ordered a size a bit bigger.
Other than that I truly love these shoes a lot.
Just make sure you get a size slightly bigger than what you usually get for extra comfort.
Lauren Clarke
Love these shoes, haven't wore anything else since they have turned up. I just think the price is too high, but that's the same with most things these days.
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I'm wearing Etnies (Fader models) since many years. That is by far my preferred brand.
First time I buy it online, and first time I buy another model: Woozy, the grey fabric edition.
Woozy are supposed to be women shoes, but these are just so perfect for guys too! (if their size is smaller or equal to 42,5, as mine is)
Total comfort, great look, exact size ... I'm very happy.
I just hope Etnies will produce the red Woozy again... I arrived too late to get it.
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Very nive shoes, lots of comfort and very nice design.
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I got these in a UK 2.5
I found they look bloody awesome, i do find near the sides of the foot towards the toes they can get a little tight? But I can't be sure that's not just my feet!
Best looking shoes I own.
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i love these shoes, they are so comfy and have an amazing looking style.
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I'd seen these a few months ago at a local shoe store and loved them so when I saw them there yesterday on sale I absolutely had to get them. They're perfect! Extremely comfortable and very stylish in black-on-black (my favorite) with a tad bit of silver sparkle that catches the light. I thought my old pairs of Etnies were comfortable but these seriously remind me of walking on clouds. The high-top feature is on-trend, stylish and very comfortable; not constrictive, just supportive, doesn't rub at all and the faux fur is incredibly soft. I was a bit worried that my feet would get too hot due to the fur but that's not the case at all; they have a cooling system that instantly wicks away moisture and keeps feet the perfect temperature whether it's winter or summer.
As for sizing, they're sized exactly like all other Etnies: a half size small compared to most brands. (e.g. I wear a size 7.5 in all other brands, but all my Etnies are size 8's.)
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These are Zelda's amateur game, entitled Return of the Hylian, made in C++ and with the SDL libraries. There are available for Linux, Mac OS X, Amiga, Windows with source code!
Return of the Hylian
After Link's victory over Ganon (in "A Link to the Past"), no one knows what Link's wish to the Triforce was. But this wish reunified the Light World and the Dark World and brought the 7 wise men's descendants back to life. Peace was back in Hyrule. But unfortunately, this wish also resurrected Ganon and his henchmen. He was preparing his revenge, but he couldn't do anything without the Triforce. One night, a familiar voice speaks to Link in his sleep…
On Link Begin
Brought down by a terrible curse since his recent victory on the Dark Lord, Link is changing, day by day, into a powerful creature with a destructive nature named Oni-Link. Banished from Hyrule, the young hylian asks the princess Zelda some help. She shows him his last hope: a portal to a secret world.
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After the events that occurred in Termina and the victory of the hero on his evil alter-ego, Zelda and Link knew that, from the bottom of hell, Ganon the immortal drawled his power from his wish to the Triforce, and rounded up his army with a view to invade Hyrule. Until the day when, after months spent watching out for an attack, an event came up and put an end to this endless waiting...
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— It's certainly safe to say that most people didn't expect the microwave to become the everyday kitchen appliance that it is today.
And just like many other everyday household products that we use, a lot of consumers don't really think about how they differ from each other, in terms of functionality and overall safety, which is why certain government agencies spend a great deal of time regulating certain products, to set standards of performance and to ensure safety for the general public.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tells consumers not to just randomly select a microwave when shopping for one, and each person should really understand how microwaves work, how to properly use them, and how to give them the proper maintenance.
It's safe to assume that a lot of people associate microwave ovens with radiation waves and are also aware that these waves are what heat up foods.
Once these waves reach the water or fat content in the food, these contents vibrate, which in turn heats or cooks whatever is inside the microwave.
The FDA says the good thing about microwaves, is there have been very few cases surrounding people becoming injured by radiation, aside from just a few instances. In these rare cases the microwaves weren't serviced correctly or people had somehow managed to get body parts where they didn't belong.
The government regulators also point out that most microwave injuries are related to people becoming burned by containers or other hot receptacles placed inside, and many people heat items for too long, especially liquids that can explode and cause scalding.
And since some small children can reach a low-placed microwave and open its door, they could potentially expose themselves to those hot liquids or overly heated foods and suffer a serious injury.
Parents should definitely place microwaves out of the reach of small children who may grab a hot item out of sheer curiosity, experts say.
To decrease the chances of liquids exploding in the microwave, the FDA says to add whatever contents you were planning to use beforehand, like cocoa mix, sugar or instant coffee.
And many of us don't like to actually do it, but reading the manual from cover to cover when purchasing a microwave is extremely important, stresses the FDA, since it outlines the right operating procedures and advises how to avoid any mishaps which may be specific to that particular microwave.
The FDA also says not to use a microwave if the door doesn't close securely, and if a piece of the door is bent, chipped or damaged in any way, it should no longer be used.
And if for some reason the microwave is able to function with the door still open, which happens more than one may think among older and heavily used microwaves; consumers should immediately stop using it and replace it if possible.
The government agency also says that certain microwaves shouldn't be in use while empty, since the waves can shoot back and forth inside the oven, which can cause damage if there's nothing to absorb those waves.
The United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service, reminds consumers to be extra mindful when using the microwave when reheating fish, poultry and eggs, and to make sure foods have no "cold spots", which happens if plates aren't rotated properly within the oven.
Also, just as you would when cooking meat in a conventional oven, the USDA says consumers should use a food thermometer to make sure bacteria and other potential disease-carrying microorganisms aren't present in your food.
And both the USDA and the FDA dispel the common belief that microwaved foods are cooked from the inside out, and confirm that radiation waves pass through food and cook it about 1 to 1 ½ inches deep.
A few months back we ran a story on canned, fresh and frozen vegetables, and asked an expert if cooking veggies in the microwave takes away some of the nutrients.
Perhaps surprisingly, the food expert and nutritionist said cooking vegetables as quickly as possible preserves most of the nutrients, so using a microwave is your best bet since it heats veggies faster than most other foods.
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Wind Turbine Construction On Our Farm (With Pictures)
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Sonny, I had to comment on the bird kills from the blades. Just ask em if they've ever seen any birds killed flying into a house window and could they tell ya how fast the house was moving Maybe natures way of giving out Darwin awards Grump
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Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool.
Some days it's not worth chewing through the restraints
Cool Sonny
Thanks for posting this thread. I am thinking of putting up a small wind generator. And running 12v camper lights through the house.
Take care of your equipment and it will take care of you. 1964 cub. Farmall 100 and 130.
"Those that say it can't be done should not interrupt the ones who are doing it."
This pic was taken here at the house about 3 weeks ago when I was diggin' up fruit trees! it was west-bound on I-74, don't know where they were headed, but I got the camera out almost too late!
We also seen some of the "super big" blades on the move too, but never could catch them!--they only haul one of them per load, this one has two! I will post some of the pics from section 1 of our Twin-Grove project! thanks; sonny
We got a red tailed hawk with our house 3 years ago. Seems it cleared the stupid genes problem Grump talked of. We haven't had gotten any since.
"Life's tough.It's even tougher if you're stupid."
- John Wayne
" We hang petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office."
- Aesop
Today we got over to the farm to see how the progress was doing!!
over in the neighbors field
this is the Westward view
Thats me standin' at the hub of one of our propellers!---Somehow I felt rather SMALL standin' there!
this was about half way down the blade
same view, different camera settin'
and the main event ----Well they don't call them "PORTA-POTTIES" for nothin'! LOL!
Thursday they will put the blades on our other one and boss invited us to come at 7 am and watch,---and of course bring cameras!
Bolt tension is 1,500 pounds per bolt, x 206 bolts!---Don't think they gonna fall!!
Movement at top of turbine is 3 feet, depending on which way the wind is blowin'---movement BEFORE propeller is installed can be 6 feet!
We have a few more pics in the other camera, but have to wait for batts. to charge so we can get them into the putter, will post them a little later! thanks; sonny
Here are the pics from the other camera!
Look closely and you can see the joint towards the top of the pic
West blades on the ground!
West tower site
our Escort and the assembled East propeller
A nose cone!
general view of East site
The dog house that goes on the top rear of the nacelle
Today was kinda muddy and cloudy, but we wanted to get an update for you!--thanks; sonny
Thanks Sonny.
"Life's tough.It's even tougher if you're stupid."
- John Wayne
" We hang petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office."
- Aesop
Hey Sonny,
Do they have those windmills spinning in all this wind yet?
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They have most of the 240 turbines spinnin'!!---last 3 are to be "topped off" the middle of this month! I wanted to get pics of the big crane, but it's been below zero here with a little snow, lots of wind so don't know if the crane is moved in yet or not. They have to take it apart to move it this time as it finished up 4 miles away from us and is too far to drive it!
Weather is supposed to warm up a little towards the end of the week so I am watching my chance to go see how they are progressing! thanks; sonny
Great post
Thanks for the pictures that is amazing can't wait for more.
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Part of life is falling down, living is getting back up.
From "Missouri Resources", Winter 2008 issue.
"At Bluegrass Ridge, each landwoner allowing a tower on his or her land receives an annual lease payment of $3000 per turbine." "In the next year the wind farm will pay property taxes of more than $500,000 to Gentry County." There are a total of 27 turbines on this wind farm near King City, Missouri.
The dollar figures were the only ones provided in the article. Just my opinion. Leasing out a portion of your farm for a wind turbine would sure beat getting $17- to $27- an acre for pasture land.
I have an excuse. CRS.
Are those used blades that were brought in form another site? In the pictures they appear to have rust on thme. Or is that mud?
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government lest it come to dominate our lives and interests." Patrick Henry
Today was a historic day for us!!!---Turbines up!! Temps right around zero, but we managed to get some pics of the very last turbine of the 240 going up! (ours were the last 2)
This is the completed East turbine!--Virginia took it's picture so it wouldn't feel left out!
completed turbine (last one of the entire project)
Almost there
propeller going up
Propeller just off the ground
Nacelle up, ready for propeller
Picks are kind of not in order but at least you can follow what is happening!
We have more pics. to post in another batch or 2 and have some of the crane bottom (its hidden behind the dirt pile in these pics).
Enjoy these while we work on processing another batch! thanks; sonny
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It is a fact that the wild bison have always existed in these ranges and man has never pushed them out of the area. This hunt is a good one for what it is. A tough, remote hunt where the bison have to step across a particular boundary to be huntable. They are unpredictable on how often they do… but it is what it is on this hunt. Get more information
My long awaited trip to northern Alberta to hunt free range Bison was a resounding success. After several days of scouting the Alberta bush, day 4 dawned with some fast action and a Bison double on the ground. During the hunt we also saw numerous Black Bear & Lynx, along with Wolf & Wolverine."
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These bison are not a pure "wood bison", which allows your cape and horns to be exported to the United States. Although not pure wood strain, a bull may weigh up to 2600 lbs. and cow 1500 lbs. The rewards for the dedicated hunter can be great. Studies have shown that many of the bulls in this area are positively ancient, and trophy potential very high. The very elusive timber wolf inhabits the same vast region as the Bison and can be hunted with fair success at any time during the hunt.
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