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Snus (pron.: /ˈsnuːs/; Swedish pronunciation: [snʉːs]), also known as snuff, naswar (Pashto: نسوار) in Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan and India, and nasway (Cyrillic: Насвай) in Central Asia, is a moist powder tobacco product originating from a variant of dry snuff in the early 19th century in Sweden. It is consumed by placing it under the lip for extended periods of time. The precursor of snus, the dry form of snuff inhaled through the nose, was introduced in Europe much earlier. Although used in a manner similar to American dipping tobacco, it does not typically result in the need for spitting. Snus is also unique in that it is steam-pasteurized rather than fire-cured, is not fermented and contains no added sugar. Its sale is illegal in the European Union[1][2], but due to special exemptions, it is still manufactured and consumed primarily in Norway and Sweden. Its popularity is growing in the United States as an alternative to smoking and traditional "chewing" tobacco.
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In the 16th century, snuff (pulverized tobacco), the precursor of snus (moist snuff), was introduced to France by Jean Nicot, who worked at the court of King Henry II of France. He recommended snuff to Catherine de' Medici as a migraine remedy. As she became a regular user of snuff it became a fashion amongst the court and upper class citizens of France, especially amongst females, as it was deemed more socially acceptable than other forms of tobacco.
This trend of inhaling snuff through the nose also spread to Sweden at the beginning of the 17th century. Later in the 19th century, Swedish producers began to manufacture local brands of moist snuff placed under the upper lip which did not require spitting, and became known as snus. As of today, Ettan, registered since 1822, remains the oldest snus still sold.
A widespread urban legend holds that snus and other forms of smokeless tobacco contain fragments or particles of glass as an aid to absorbing nicotine into the user's blood.[citation needed] However, mucous membranes readily absorb free nicotine. The key to absorbing nicotine is having it in an unprotonated form in which it is freely available. Thus, the prick or burning sensation in the palate is a result of food additives, such as table salt, and/or sodium carbonate (E500), a food additive which is used to increase the pH of the tobacco, and the bioavailability of the nicotine, thereby decreasing the amount of time for nicotine to enter the bloodstream. The burning sensation occurs often because the tobacco is much higher in pH than the mouth and saliva. The greater the difference in pH between the user's mouth and the snus, the more vigorously the tissues respond to the more alkaline snus, precipitating an exothermic acid-base reaction, in a manner similar to pouring hydrogen peroxide on a wound, or baking soda into vinegar and observing the fizzing. This causes inflammation of the tissues, and sometimes can be perceived by the user as painful.
Confusingly, the English word "snuff" is translated to snus in Swedish and the word snuff is, often incorrectly and outside Sweden, used to refer to both the inhaled form and the placed under the lip form of snus/snuff.
However, snuff intended to be inhaled through the nose is referred to as torrsnus (dry snus) or more correctly as luktsnus (smelling-snus) in Swedish. The moist form of snuff placed under the upper lip is just called snus in Swedish, and the correct word for referring to this form would be snus in English as well.
What may add to the confusion is that the word snuff may also refer to dipping tobacco (also known as moist snuff, which may confuse even more), which is applied to the lower lip and the gums rather than inhaled or placed under the upper lip. Thus all three forms are different products.
Some forms of tobacco consumed in the mouth may be categorized as:
Many types of snus are on the market:
Portioned snus is available in three different sizes: mini, normal/large (most common) and maxi. The weights may vary, but most snus labels share their weight. Mini portions typically weigh close to 0.5 g, normal (large) portions weigh around 1 g, and Maxi portions weigh up to 1.7 g, depending on brand. Some brands also offer the choice of "regular" and "long" versions of the normal size sachet, which are similar in content weight. These long portions differ from traditional sachets by being slimmer but longer, to fit against the gums more comfortably.
The nicotine content of snus varies between brands, with the most common strength being 8 mg of nicotine per gram of tobacco. In recent years, snus manufacturers have released stark (strong or sterk) and extra stark (extra strong or extra sterk) varieties with greater nicotine content. Stark varieties contain, on average, 11 mg of nicotine per gram of tobacco, while extra stark varieties may contain up to 22 mg of nicotine per gram of tobacco.
Swedish snus is made from air-dried tobacco from various parts of the world. In earlier times, tobacco for making snus was laid out for drying in Scania and Mälardalen. Later, Kentucky tobaccos were used. The ground tobacco is mixed with water, salt, and an alkylizing agent (today this is sodium carbonate) and aroma and is prepared through heating. In Sweden, snus is regulated as a food product, and for this reason, all ingredients are listed on the label of each individual package (can) of snus. Moist snus contains more than 50% water, and the average use of snus in Sweden is approximately 800 grams (16 units) per person each year. About 12% (1.1 million people) of the population in Sweden use snus [1]. Unlike dipping tobacco and chew, most snus today does not undergo the fermentation process, but is instead steam-pasteurized. Although steam-pasteurization is remarkably complex, it has the advantages of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that facilitate the formation of tobacco-specific nitrosamines, while preserving the desired texture and mouthfeel of the snus.
Snus is sold mainly in Sweden and Norway, and has more recently been introduced to South Africa and the US. It can be found in places frequented by Scandinavian tourists, such as Murmansk in Russia (with the notable exception of countries in the EU; see below). It is sold in small tins, which in the earlier years were made of porcelain, wood, silver or gold. At the time of writing, portioned snus usually comes in plastic tins of 24 portions, containing about a gram of snus each, while loose snus is mostly sold in compressed paper tins with plastic lids, at 45 g (50 g before 2008). Mini-portion and medium-portion snus are increasingly popular formats. Most of these products come in tins containing 20 portions, of either 0.65 or 0.5 grams each for a total of just under 13 or 10 grams, particularly with those for whom concealing their use of smokeless tobacco in places is of utmost importance.
Despite weight, the price of 10-, 13-, 24-, and 45-g tins is approximately -5 in Sweden and -10 in Norway as Norwegian consumption taxes are considerably higher. Prices in the US vary per tin, depending on brand and source. Local or state taxes may also add considerably to this price, and vary widely across states.
Previously[when?], Swedish snus was only available by mail order in the US; an increasing number of tobacco retailers have now begun to stock it. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Philip Morris USA, and U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company now produce similar products called Camel Snus, Marlboro Snus, and Skoal Snus, respectively.[citation needed] While it is packaged in much the same way (moist tobacco in a small pouch), production methods vary considerably from traditional Scandinavian methods. Additionally, differences in the way American snus is formulated may diminish some of its possible health benefits over other tobacco products.[3] Swedish Match, the leading manufacturer of Swedish snus, is currently[when?] test-marketing snus in Canada, Russia, and several regions throughout the US.
In October 2012, the European Union's commissioner for health and consumer policy, John Dalli, resigned,[4] following an investigation by OLAF, the European Anti-fraud Office, into a complaint made in by tobacco producer Swedish Match. OLAF found that an unnamed Maltese entrepreneur approached Swedish Match using his contacts with Mr. Dalli, and seeking payments in exchange for influence over possible snus legislation. The new EU's Tobacco Products Directive was expected to be appointed during autumn 2012.
Swedish Match has commented that they expect, given the proven scientific facts regarding snus, it should considered in a fair legal process for the proposal of a new Tobacco Products Directive.[5]
Since snus is not intended nor recommended for inhalation, it does not affect the lungs as cigarettes do. Because it is steam-cured, rather than fire-cured like smoking tobacco or other chewing tobacco, it contains lower concentrations of nitrosamines and other carcinogens that form from the partially anaerobic heating of proteins - 2.8 parts per million for Ettan brand compared to as high as 127.9 parts per million in some American brands, according to a study by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Health.[6] The World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledges Swedish men have the lowest rate of lung cancer in Europe, partly due to the low tobacco smoking rate, but does not argue for substituting snus for smoking, citing the effects of snus still remain unclear. Around 2005, several reports, partially funded by the snus industry, pointed to the fact that no carcinogenic effects could be attributed to Nordic snus and this resulted in the removal of the warning label that claimed snus could cause cancer. It was replaced with the more vague label "May affect your health negatively". Research is still going on, but no conclusive reports have been made regarding the health effects of snus.
Many cardiologists believe nicotine products (oral) contribute to the potentiation of sympathetic nerve tone, and may aggravate hypertension due to the effects of nicotine on cholinergic and dopaminergic neurotransmission. At higher doses, tachycardia and reflex bradycardia can also occur, triggering serious arrhythmias or even cardiac arrest in sensitive individuals. Further studies are needed in this regard.[7]
A large study of almost 10,000 Swedish men published in the International Journal of Cancer in 2008 found snus use to be associated with an increase in the rate of oral and pharyngeal cancers, and a slightly increased mortality rate.[8] Other studies and opinion pieces in renowned journals such as the British Medical Journal and the Lancet also suggest the probable risk of oral, pharyngeal and oesophageal cancers as a result of snus use.[9][10]
The European Union banned the sale of snus in 1992, after a 1985 WHO study concluded "oral use of snuffs of the types used in North America and western Europe is carcinogenic to humans",[11] but a WHO committee on tobacco has also acknowledged the evidence is inconclusive regarding health consequences for snus consumers.[12] Only Sweden and EFTA-member Norway are exempt from this ban. A popular movement during the run-up to the 1994 referendum for Sweden's EU membership made exemption from the EU sale ban of snus a condition of the membership treaty.
Recent actions by many European governments to limit the use of cigarettes has led to calls to lift the ban on snus, as it is generally considered to be less harmful than cigarette smoke, both to the user[13] and to others.
There is some debate among public health researchers over the use of "safer" tobacco or nicotine delivery systems, generally dividing along two lines of thought. A minority (primarily in the European Union and Canada) believes in "harm reduction", where the belief is generally that, while it should remain a goal to reduce addiction to nicotine in the population as a whole, the reduction of harm to the health of those who choose to use nicotine is more pragmatic, than the desire to reduce overall nicotine addiction. A proponent with this view is Karl Fagerström, Swedish PhD in psychology and regarded as a leading researcher in smoking cessation in Sweden. For example, some research available today shows snus use reduces or eliminates the risk of cancers associated with the use of other tobacco products such as chewing tobacco (the type primarily used in the US and Canada, created in a process similar to cigarette tobacco) and cigarettes.[14] The widespread use of snus by Swedish men (estimated at 30% of Swedish male ex-smokers), displacing tobacco smoking and other varieties of snuff, is thought to be responsible for the incidence of tobacco-related mortality in men being significantly lower in Sweden than any other European country. In contrast, since women traditionally are less likely to use snus, their rate of tobacco-related deaths in Sweden can be compared to that of other European countries.
Snus may be less harmful than other tobacco products; according to Kenneth Warner, director of the University of Michigan Tobacco Research Network,
Ongoing discussion and debates among primary scientific researchers of the effects of snus use on life expectancy appears to indicate a significant increase in life expectancy among persons who previously smoked tobacco and switch to snus, depending on the age of the persons who switch, even when it is assumed that 100% of the risk of cardiovascular diseases among smokers transfers to snus users.[16] It is also noted, in the correspondence seen in the previous citation[17][18] that concerns about the effect of marketing by the tobacco industry, as influenced by the results of these scientific studies, is of primary concern to many researchers in the field, including the risk of emboldening the industry to attempt to increase snus sales among young people and promote dual-use of snus and smoked tobacco, and the use of medical nicotine, rather than snus, can better target at-risk populations, given better access and pricing. However, a growing consensus among researchers of smoking cessation have found nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products to be minimally effective because tobacco users are often seeking the combination of MAO inhibitors (which are found in tobacco) and nicotine. MAO inhibitors in tobacco act to amplify the rewarding effects of nicotine, but may also act as a form of self-medication for people with depression. This would explain the association between mental illness and smoking, the minimal efficacy of NRT and the findings from numerous studies that smokers will choose a denicotinized cigarette over a dose of nicotine. These denicotinized cigarettes can also reduce subjective measures of craving in abstinent smokers. It has been hypothesized that Snus' success when compared with conventional NRT as a cigarette substitute could be attributed to its MAO inhibiting properties with snus being a tobacco product, however it has been shown that it fails to inhibit MAO-b and there is scant literature regarding MAO-a inhibition. Studies seem to suggest that for MAO inhibition tobacco has to be pyrolysized i.e. ignited as in cigarettes, cigars and pipes.
Opponents of snus sales maintain, nevertheless, even the low nitrosamine levels in snus cannot be completely risk-free, but snus proponents point out that inasmuch as snus is used as a substitute for smoking or a means to quit smoking, the net overall effect is positive, similar to the effect of nicotine patches.[19]
In addition, this eliminates any exposure to second-hand smoke, further reducing possible harm to other tobacco nonusers. This is seen by public health advocates who believe in "harm reduction" as a reason for recommending snus, as well as other NRTs rather than continued use of cancer-causing nicotine delivery systems.
This does not, however, eliminate any harm to health caused by the nicotine itself. Current research focuses on possible long-term side effects of nicotine on blood pressure, hypertension and possible risk of pancreatic cancer due to tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs). TSNAs are the only component of tobacco shown to induce pancreatic cancer in laboratory animals.[20] Nicotine may also exacerbate pancreatic illness, because nicotine stimulates the gastrointestinal tract's production of cholecystokinin, which stimulates pancreatic growth and may be implicated in pancreatic cancer. Thus far, the evidence specifically implicating snus in pancreatic cancer is only suggestive.[21][22] Notably, the probability of developing pancreatic cancer from cigarettes is higher than the suggested chance of developing pancreatic cancer from snus.[23][24]
The effects of Swedish snus on blood pressure has been studied at Umeå University in a randomly selected population sample of 4,305 Swedish men between 25 and 74 years of age. In the study, published in November 2008, the researchers found no elevation of blood pressure in snus users who had never been smokers compared to tobacco nonusers. In fact, snus users had lower systolic blood pressure than tobacco nonusers in the unadjusted data.[25]
A number of peer-reviewed studies of snus use have been published:
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Toni Bishop performs all weekend at Sal's La Fortuna in Fort Lauderdale (522-2202).
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Four Turkish university students have developed Washit, a shower unit that collects and filters used water for washing clothes or showering. Ahmet Burak Aktas, Adem Onalan, Salih Berk Ilhan and Burak Soylemez first started Washit as a university assignment, but they recently brought their project to a whole new level, winning the iF Concept Design Award 2012: Hansgrohe Special Award for their water-saving design.
Washit uses a closed plumbing system with two water pumps, three filters (carbon, organic and chemical), a UV cleaning phase, a heater and a water storage unit. While the user is having a shower, Washit gathers grey water from the bottom of the shower, passes it through the filters and UV unit, and sends the water to the storage unit. This stored water can then be used for further showering or washing clothes.
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According to Clariant Masterbatches' ColorForward 2010 color forecast, as international tensions and economic troubles make life ever more complicated and uncertain, consumers around the world seek simplicity, harmony and tranquility. They attempt to break stereotypes, form new connections and create their own sustainable environment. They yearn for authenticity, functionality and personal luxury.
"In general, the colors for 2010 are soft and understated," said Cristina Carrara, designer at Clariant Masterbatches' Clariant ColorWorks Europe division. "Only the organic colors from the 2009 palette become deeper and more complex in 2010, with beige and brown colors coming into focus. The bright primary colors that were popular during the past few years are disappearing. Yellow will remain bright, but it is trending a bit greener, while blues are lighter and fresher. The reds are moving more toward the pink and also deeper, with coral red becoming popular. Purple, which made its appearance in 2008, is still present, but now it has a new soul, trending toward violet and lilac."
Pink/orange coral and turquoise are considered semiprecious stones and coral, in particular, is under increasingly ecological pressure as pollution and global warming limit the growth of reefs. "Their connection to nature makes these colors attractive alternatives to green for customers who want to follow an ecology theme," said Carrara.
After determining which cultural and lifestyle trends will have true global relevance, the Clariant color specialists who put together ColorForward 2010 identify colors that convey the same ideas and emotions. For 2010, the team identified four sociological themes that will significantly impact consumer color choices:
Consumers are responding to the precarious nature of life by reevaluating their lives to see what truly gives them pleasure and satisfaction. This may lead them to create a peaceful home environment or to seek activities that provide escape and excitement.
Society has never been more open to technology's ability to serve its needs and simplify modern living. Designers are able to cross established boundaries—embracing new materials and new textures—and creating products outside their usual spheres.
The ancient Greeks believed in Gaia, goddess of Earth. This ColorForward theme acknowledges how modern material and production technologies allow creative people unprecedented freedom to express themselves through the use of shapes, forms, functions, colors and visual effects drawn from Mother Nature. Colors in this group also feature natural pigments derived from plants.
Stereotypes are breaking down, and the boundaries between age groups are less distinct. Older baby boomers continue to enjoy a hip, active lifestyle, while affluent young people look for ways to demonstrate their style and sophistication—equating to energy and attitude across the generations.
Ampacet, too, creates an annual forecast—relying on socioeconomic research into the global influences likely to shape future color preferences. The company examines the predicted evolution of colors in a 12–18 month period to create a palette of 16 global colors, supported by four regional palettes 2010 color themes.
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The era of mindless acquisition has ended, redefining consumers purchasing patterns as well as the methods used by marketers to gain attention. The trend of Conscious Consumption has morphed a concept of what is and what isn't chic.
The range of colors in this palette gives new definition to the "classics," although tempered a bit through softened undertones—much like global mind-sets.
The ways in which we communicate have evolved and become ubiquitous. Resonating the anxiety surrounding intellectual and physical exploration, this palette is expressed in a full range of brights.
Conspicuous consumption led to an erosion of ethics and a crumbling global economy. Its far-reaching impact is one of significant societal reassessment—pragmatism is the new reality. The palette for Collective Correction is overridden by a carefully muted outing of rich neutrals with polarity provided through the grounding value of one purple.
Moving toward more meaningful consumption in their everyday lives, consumers are now evaluating the impact of their actions on the environment at large. There's a fusion of the internal ego with the external eco, providing a common ground for beauty, thoughtful process, design and spending. The mood is mirrored by the muted and softened palette found in this category.
"[ColorForward 2010] is a global forecast," said Maurizio Torchio, head of Clariant ColorWorks Europe. "So our team looks for commonalities—ideas and hues that fit any part of the world, regardless of regional circumstances."
ColorForward 2010 identifies 20 colors—five colors for each of the four societal and lifestyle detailed trends.
The color palette for Reinventing Happiness, for instance, features a warm, dark chocolate brown and a rich, creamy raspberry red. It also includes a soft grayish blue, a pearly champagne color along with a light turquoise blue that is reminiscent of shallow Caribbean waters. People will respond to these colors, the Clariant team feels, because they express harmony and balance, combining a feeling of luxury with the warmth and safety of a cocoon.
The color choices for Age Shock, on the other hand, are bright and fresh, with a hip and trendy appeal. This palette includes an energetic fuchsia as well as a softer red-shaded lilac. A pink orange expresses youthful vitality, while blue connects to the jeans culture. A saturated yellow is both bright and energetic and, at the same time, soft and childlike.
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Friday, August 27, 2010
The UK's most powerful attack submarine, HMS Astute, has been commissioned into the Royal Navy.
In a ceremony overseen by the boat's patron, the Duchess of Cornwall, Astute officially became 'Her Majesty's Ship'.
First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope said: "The Astute Class is truly next generation - a highly versatile platform, she is capable of contributing across a broad spectrum of maritime operations around the globe, and will play an important role in delivering the fighting power of the Royal Navy for decades to come. A highly complex feat of naval engineering, she is at the very cutting edge of technology, with a suite of sensors and weapons required to pack a powerful punch.
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Rear Admiral Simon Lister, Director of Submarines, who oversees the build programme of the class for the MoD, said: "To my mind Astute is a 7,000 tonne Swiss watch. There is an extraordinary amount of expertise that goes into putting one of these submarines together. There are stages when it's like blacksmithing and there are stages when it's like brain surgery.
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HMS Astute is fifty per cent bigger than any attack submarine in the Royal Navy's current fleet but is also quieter than any of her predecessors. Astute will never need to be refuelled and can theoretically circumnavigate the world submerged, creating the crew's oxygen and drinking water from seawater.
The submarine has the capacity to carry a mix of up to 38 Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes and Tomahawk Land Attack Cruise missiles � and can target submarines, surface ships and land targets. The boat's sonar system has a range of 3,000 nautical miles.
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Posted 31 August 2010 - 09:24
Larry, I had not heard of this new submarine and found the article most interesting. Who says the Brits. aren't still 'up' with the best of them. I thought the bit about tracking ships 3000 miles away quite incredible !
Why don't you post this on the Brit. & Commonwealth Navy section as well - may help to bring that section back to life.....
Why don't you post this on the Brit. & Commonwealth Navy section as well - may help to bring that section back to life.....
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Beachy back as Braves seek sweep of Blue Jays
Former Atlanta left-hander Reyes gets nod for Toronto
The Blue Jays will be waiting for him when he does.
On Wednesday, Beachy will take the hill for the first time since he suffered an oblique injury May 13 against the Phillies. He's starting in place of Tommy Hanson, who is on the disabled list with rotator cuff inflammation.
Beachy is anxious. He's excited. His team is also on roll.
Atlanta started its nine-game homestand with a 1-4 record, but including Tuesday's 5-1 victory, has won three in a row. The Braves are one victory away from a winning homestand.
"It'd be huge. We definitely got off to a slower start," Beachy said. "We all look around this clubhouse every day and we get out there on the field, we're getting closer. Everyone can feel that. Hopefully things will start falling into place and we get a little snowball effect and things take off for us."
Toronto's offense has seen better days. The Blue Jays have scored just 30 runs in their past 12 games. They still rank among American League leaders with 339 runs scored and 81 home runs.
"Every team goes through their spurts of time when you can't get a lot going on the offense," Toronto slugger Jose Bautista said. "We had it a couple of times earlier in the year, but we're in the top five in the American League in probably every major offensive category. Throughout the whole year, I think we've done a good job at it, lately, [other than] the one day in Cincinnati that we lost and [Monday's loss]. We might have just run into some good pitching, too."
For his part, Bautista went 0-for-4 on Tuesday and is hitting .325 with 21 home runs. He's hitting .222 in his last 10 games.
"It always happens, it's just that now it's happening more often than not," he said. "When you're in a good zone, seeing the ball well and you can lay off the bad pitches and swing at the good ones, you're being consistent. The only thing right now is I'm not being consistent."
Adam Lind went 2-for-4 on Tuesday and is hitting .328 with 15 home runs and 45 RBIs. On Monday, Blue Jays starter Ricky Romero caused a stir when he said his team has to find a way to generate runs and can't rely on Bautista and Lind to carry the offense all of the time.
Romero was only partially correct in his assessment.
"While Jose and Adam are having very good years, I wouldn't say they are the only contributors to this offense," manager John Farrell said. "We still happen to be fourth in the league in runs scored and to say they're carrying the load, we have had many contributions from people in this uniform and in this clubhouse."
Blue Jays: Reyes in midst of strong stretch
Toronto starter Jo-Jo Reyes allowed just two runs on six hits in his last start against the Reds and has won three of his past four decisions after beginning the season 0-4 in 10 starts. He has pitched into the seventh in four straight games.
"I was able to get ahead, locate my pitches in and out and use the changeup effectively off the fastball," Reyes said after his last start. "I have a great group of guys, position players, starters, they welcomed me from Spring Training and it has just taken off from there. I felt wanted here, glad to be here, and it's awesome."
Bautista has extended his lead among all other Major Leaguers to nearly a half-million votes and is on his way towards his second career All-Star selection. Bautista has 4,156,940 votes, which is more than 492,000 ahead of Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano, who has the Majors' second-highest total with 3,664,498.
Braves: Beachy feeling peachy
Beachy's oblique injury came during an at-bat but he has not experienced any problems during batting practice lately.
And no, he does not feel any pressure to replicate Tim Hudson's recent success at the plate. The veteran pitcher hit a two-run home run Monday.
"My swing feels comfortable," Beachy said. "I'm not going to go up there [Wednesday] and try to duplicate what Huddy did [Monday] night, but I'll try and take some nice, easy swings and go back up the middle with it if I get the chance to swing."
Overall, Beachy is hitless in 14 at-bats this season. He has struck out nine times.
"I think I've solidified myself as one of the worst hitters in all of baseball," he said, "[with] my 0-fer the season so far and my oblique injury coming at the plate. I'm just trying to earn a little bit of respect around here by maybe a hard lineout or something like that."
Worth noting
The Braves will offer free tickets to all military personnel during 4th of July weekend (July 1-4) at Turner Field.
Blue Jays top prospect Brett Lawrie has resumed some baseball-related activities, but has yet to start swinging a bat. Lawrie hasn't played since May 31 because of a fractured left hand.
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There are more than a few similarities between but Anne Hathaway ("The Princess Diaries") steals all thunder away from Julia Stiles. This loose variation on "Cinderella" finds medieval "Ella of Frell" the recipient of a spell from her flaky fairy Godmother (Vivica A. Fox) that makes her obedient to any command she's given. With the help of Prince Charmont (Hugh Dancy) and an elf called Slannen (Aiden McArdle), Ella journeys through a dangerous countryside filled with ogres and giants to have her Godmother reverse the spell. Love soon blossoms betwixt Ella and the Prince whose uncle, Prince Regent Edgar (Cary Elwes), contrives to make Ella assassinate. Anne Hathaway is the cheery spark in this glitzy girl's fantasy story from screenwriters Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith ("Legally Blonde").
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Renault may well wrap up the 2005 drivers title this weekend, but for the teams designers, technicians and mechanics the constructors championship is just as important. Winning that one presents something more a challenge, as their Executive Director of Engineering, Pat Symonds, explains:
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Pat Symonds: From a personal point of view, I am always very proud to win the constructors championship, as it is a symbol of what everybody in the team has contributed to the season. In terms of image and the importance to the company, there is no doubt that the drivers title is the one to win: everybody remembers the world champion driver, not the world champion team. But within the team, there is a very strong drive to claim the constructors title as well.
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Posted at 4:14 PM on May 31, 2013
Listen all of you UNEMPLOYED BIRDS!!!no need to mention them coz they know themselves….lol if you think riri is crazy,you are truly out of your stupid minds birds take several seats coz you will end-up being like that jailbird amanda oh I forgot you're already the same coz not having a life/a job can really affect mentality!!!!lmfao so basic b***hes think again cos you are the crazy ones here….maybe you are on the streets right woh you better not take your clothes off….lol pliz don't do it!!!!lol #unemployedbirds #theyareallcrazy
Posted at 2:18 PM on May 31, 2013
yOU CAN ALWAYS TELL THE NIT-WITS- ON A BLOG WITH THIER ENVEOUS COMMENTS! WHY? BECAUSE THIER JEALOUS, AND THEY CAN'T EVEN COMPETE IN SOCIETY AS HUMAN BEINGS,.. SO THEY GO AFTER THE STRONG, AND THE STRONG WILL PEOPLE!!, THE GO GETTERS, OF SOCIETY AND WITH THIER PEON MINDS, THEY USE THIER USELESS TOOLS OF WORDS OF NEGATIVITY! THOSE ARE PEOPLE WITH NO SELF WORTH OF THIER OWN IS SOCIETY, FAILURES IN LIFE IN OTHER WORDS, WHO SHOE DO THAT FIT? yOU? RIHANNA IS ALL THAT STRONG, FAMOUS, BEAUTIFUL, SMART, WITTY, INTELLIGENT,AND MOST OF ALL WORLD FAMOUS, HOW DID SHE GET THIER? IT TAKE SMARTS AND INTELLIGENCE!
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Grow up people. This girl is sick. Maybe someone like R should try to help and be the better person. She's to immature to understand someone needs help. That's why she was abused and went back with her ABUSER! She needs to grow up too. An ADULT would see someone crying out for help. ALSO would get help themselves. Especially being so beautiful and talented. Don't need to be with that looser. Help Amanda. Help YOURSELF!!! Looks like 2 lost souls 2 me. Add Linsey and Brittney in there to. All of them are SAD AND SICK!!!!
Posted at 7:55 PM on May 30, 2013
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@Lisa 7
You are SILLY, Rih is not Dr. Drew where is Amanda's family?? Amanda is very LUCKY RIH is famous because I would have still been dragging her all over twitter #tilshegetsskidmarks…..lol RIH has no issues , Rih is busy making money and building her BRAND while you Holier than thou people stay judging her….Leave RIHANNA alone let her LIVE……….SMGH
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Umm I believe this post is missing the point completely rihanna did not "lash out" on Amanda!! Are you all blind or stupid?! Rihanna was mild on the girl even after she said some damn out of order racist things as well as saying something against women who have been domestically abused. She is not crazy, she has no problems, she's just a pathetic attention seeker and non off you should be justifying what she has said or done!
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Posted at 1:37 PM on May 30, 2013
So let me understand this Amanda is allowed to tweet people call them ugly, bring up abuse and anything she pleases and we are suppose to keep feeling sorry for her. FOH with that BS. This girl knows exactly what she is doing. She makes these derogatory comments about people, deletes them, then turns around like a psycho and says "where am I". I can guarantee you if this was a black star you all would be calling her angry, bitter, delusional and everything else but Amanda constantly gets a pass. I understand the whole "ex love triangle of Rihanna and Chris is no longer relevant and we know anything that has Rihanna's name in it guarantee blog hits but do better
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So why should Rihanna not respond? I think she should have been more responsive. Amanda's people said that she is not crazy (that's debatable). So if she dishes trash, then she should be able to take it. I don't hardly think Rihanna thinks she is white.She is very proud of her race and who she is. Color has never been an issue for Rihanna. Rihanna is entitled to defend herself. And for those who have all this support tor Amanda you are as sick or drugged up as she is.
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LMFAOOOO its just a retweet did she say that shes trying to get back at her? no right because if she did then it would have been included in the article right? It was simply a retweet therefor she may have been implying something different.. she might be agreeing….
OH FOR GOODNESS SAKE journalists just love t take little things and twist it…. PRETTY SAD REALLY
and as for the question… what the hell do you think shes ill so obviously leave her alone and she should do the same no one should ever be mean to another
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we all know about them horns. Rihanna looked like a ram during that interview with Diana Sawyer back in 2009 when she was throwing Chris under the bus, for something she knew very well she instigated with her heels, etc. Somebody hit me in the head with a pointed stiletto, I would snap too.
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Posted at 11:50 AM on May 30, 2013
Still here huh?? You just had to find a RIH post to HATE on……Listen RIH don't KNOW YOU!!! Didn't she give your man back so why are you still HATING??? Not your turn today with him??? Listen, "IT'S BEST IF YOU JUST WAIT YOUR TURN" lol You TEAM SLEAZY KILL(PUN INTENDED) me constantly justifying CB'S bad behavior..It's always somebody else's fault……..SMGH Do the blogs favor take a break and find something constructive to do with your life and then try and figure out why you have so much HATE and JEALOUSY for someone YOU don't KNOW!!! #RIHSTAYSWINNINGANDYOUSTAYHATING!!!
Amanda isnt schizophrenic. Its real easy to blame her behavior her rantings on mental illness. Her problem is substance abuse. When people get high on drugs they have emotional burst of agitated anger, depression, eating disorders ect. If she stops the drugs and sees a good shrink she will be fine. Also shes probably depressed her rising stardom is fading., that still doesnt give her the right to attack people for no reason. And if she does it gives the right for that person to hit back hard. Sorry she is lindsay lohan the 2nd.
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Posted at 10:42 AM on May 30, 2013
LOL You have a lot of f*cking nerve telling someone how to respond NOBODY is more crazier than your a** just ask Bossip..What happened do you have mental illness too?? Yours is probably called JEALOUSOFRIHANNAIA. HO GTFOH and get a life!!!! Go take your weekly shower!!!! Your a** probably popping Molly's with Amanda!!! #DUMBA**
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Posted at 12:01 PM on May 30, 2013
Do you have a problem with foreigners coming to your (SO CALLED) country and being more SUCCESSFUL than you?? You get all up in your feelings when it comes to RIH maybe if you placed has much energy spent on HATING RIH into yourself, RIH and I wouldn't have to support your UNEMPLOYED a** with our HARDWORKING money……….LMAO!! These BASIC B*TCHES I can't anymore…..SMH
Posted at 10:49 AM on May 30, 2013
Exactly! Rihanna was not a bit out of line to reply with that comment….she happens to be on the money with her comment and she quite possibly said it to open people's eyes that this girl (Amanda) desperately needs someone, anyone to physically haul her off to rehab and if necessary, physically bind her there until she cooperates with the program and FINISHES it…..if I were Rihanna, I may not have had so much control as she did to keep it simple and not get nasty back. She took the high road while still having her say and defending herself. Kudos to Rihanna!
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where in my statement did I say I have problem with foreigners Sandy???? I have a full-time job and go to school-can't wait for you to post that you don't care about my personal life (bipolar reaction from you). I have internet access at work, whereas they let you have computer time 24/7 apparently at your mental boarding home.
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@SandraDuncan. I bet we could plug your name into google and find you posting on every blog known to mankind. You have some type of bipolar disorder. It doesn't take a shrink to figure that out, i.e., your contradicting statements, your fascination with sex, your angry outbursts (caps), and your obsession with Rihanna. I know I shouldn't instigate your action, but its too funny. I'm wrong.
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Those School Bus Drivers and School Teachers who were out there with our children,need to receive a special bonus. These men and women truly went beyond the call of duty.
I'm so tired of hearing about Bieber! Please deport him!
285 is nightmare on sunny days!
Hey I'm just happy that now I have a story of walking through snow 6 miles going uphill to tell my kids when they complain about stuff like my parents would say to me back in the day.
So why the second week in January was it so easy to cancel school classes because of cold temps/wind chill,but so difficult to call of school with an approaching snow/ice event?
Atlanta - "The city too busy to salt its roads."
Passed by Atlanta City Hall this afternoon. Plenty of sand gravel and salt on the street in front.
If the Outer Perimeter had been built back in the 90's when it was proposed we would not have these problems with 18 wheelers blocking the roads in Atlanta during snow and ice!.
Dear Al Roker, it is so great to learn that weather forecasters never make a mistake.
Now that the Today Show no longer does hard news, NBC has both Entertainment Today and Entertainment Tonight.
Things would have been much better if people like that reporter didn't "drive their dad around' to show him where the new home of the Braves is going to be. If you don't really need to be on the roads don't add to the problem
How can we get the 18 wheelers on different roads from the passenger cars? That would help more than anything!
It was 60 degrees on Monday and the roads froze over Tuesday. Kinda hard to to make the right decisions.
Buy salt spreaders and gravel/sand trucks and pre treat the roads BEFORE the alleged snow storm hits. Better to be safe than sorry.
Today was a glorious 50 degree day....the snow is a distant memory!
I'd much rather hear TV people say AtlanTAAA' than AtlaNA. Sorry.
Yes your cat is here all the time, no I don't invite him in to eat the dog food, yes I know he loves me, I'm not encouraging his behavior. But he sure is cute!
When will we hear the dollar amount for the ice snow event?
Bad coffee smells like 2 percent skunk.
I want to ask what Ga Power did to prepare for the storm
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Plan to buy a NAA Pug. Not clear on the ammo though. Is WMR the same as 22 Mag. Told you it was a dumb question.
This is a discussion on Sorry for a dumb question within the Defensive Ammunition & Ballistics forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Plan to buy a NAA Pug. Not clear on the ammo though. Is WMR the same as 22 Mag. Told you it was a dumb ...
Plan to buy a NAA Pug. Not clear on the ammo though. Is WMR the same as 22 Mag. Told you it was a dumb question.
Yes. .22 WMR is .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, same as ".22 magnum." The nomenclature sometimes gets confusing. You probably know, but just in case, don't shoot .22 Long Rifle ammo in the magnum cylinder.
I've had a .22 Mag mini for years. It was my last-ditch gun for a long time 'til my wife claimed it. ;) She has tiny hands and actually enjoys shooting it. I've been looking at the pug for awhile now and am considering getting one of those (hey, any excuse, right?). ;) Good luck.
gilfo, one of the many nice things about this forum is that when someone asks a basic question, no one jumps on them for it.
Just make sure you don't try and use .22WRF ammo. It is different. And although fairly rare, it is out there.
CCW permit holder for Idaho, Utah, Pennsylvania, Maine and New Hampshire. I can carry in your country but not my own.
There ARE such things as dumb/stupid questions............
WRT firearms, ammo, etc. , the dumbest/stupidest questions are usually the one(s) not asked.
There's nuthin' dumb about your querry.
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64,999,987 firearms owners killed no one yesterday.
Bought one just because and is kinda fun and cheap to shoot. It can be hidden just about anywhere.
Never argue with idiots - they'll drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.
Get it with both cylinders... .22 LR and Mag....
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We already told you that Alfonso Cuaron's latest film, Gravity was pretty much perfect. And it looks like the majority of you agreed. The film made a record setting $55.6 million this past weekend.
Despite the box office success, the film wasn't without its detractors. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, who otherwise enjoyed the film, debunked some of the film's science via Twitter, asking about some of the "Mysteries of #Gravity" himself, such as:
Mysteries of #Gravity: Why Bullock's hair, in otherwise convincing zero-G scenes, did not float freely on her head.
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) October 6, 2013
That said, Clooney's close-cropped hair in the film provided no mysteries there, except we think if he'd kept his suave side part, a little water-based pomade would've done the trick of keeping it in place in microgravity. Given how far he's come from his '80s mullet, we'll take any small step away from that, although his modern salt-and-pepper look is definitely a giant leap, style-wise.


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Magnesium powder burns extremely well and reaches temperatures of 2500°C. However, attempts to extinguish such a magnesium fire with conventional water (e.g. from a garden hose) only make it worse: the flame grows astronomically and the whole thing gets even hotter. Why is this?
Magnesium reacts with water to produce hydrogen and a lot of heat. Metallic magnesium reacts only slowly, but magnesium vapour, produced when Mg burns, reacts extremely quickly due to the high temperature and efficient mixing, and produces heat very rapidly. Hence the explosion when water is added to burning magnesium. |
The total energy released per gram of magnesium stays the same: $$Mg+O_2 -->MgO_2$$ is identical in overall effect to the pair of reactions $$Mg+2H_2O-->MgO_2+2H_2$$ $$2H_2+O_2-->2H_2O$$ Water is consumed and produced in exactly the same amounts; hydrogen is produced and consumed in exactly the same amounts Liquid water makes more oxygen available to the magnesium; the hydrogen gas can mix with the oxygen in the air more quickly. You could get the same effect by grinding the magnesium into a fine powder and blowing it into the air. |
magnesium burns hot enough to separate water molecules and because hydrogen is flammable and oxygen is what fire needs to get bigger your hose becomes a nice flame thrower :) |
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Home Ministry meet to decide on types of visas on Monday
The Home Ministry and security agencies have swung into action to complete the modalities for issuing visas to Pakistani cricket fans visiting India for the limited-over series later this year.
According to sources in the Ministry, India is likely to give 5,000 visas to Pakistani nationals but only after due diligence and by following stricter guidelines.
"On earlier occasions, India has been liberal in granting visas to Pakistani nationals… but this time Indian agencies want to take extra precaution in allowing cricket fans from the neighbouring country following revelations that Pakistan-based terror groups had sent their operatives to India earlier to do recce to possible targets," a senior Ministry official said.
From next week, senior Ministry officials will hold a series of deliberations with their counterparts in the External Affairs Ministry, besides security and intelligence agencies to prepare a road map for issuing visas to Pakistani nationals for the cricket series.
"On Monday, a high-level meeting will take place at the Home Ministry to decide on types of visas and other guidelines to be adopted. As there will be various matches, it will also be decided whether to give Pakistani fans a match-specific visa or for the entire series…it is crucial to ensure that Pakistani fans do no disappear during their stay in India," the official said.
The Home Ministry has formed a special committee that includes Additional Secretaries Khurshid Ahmed Ganai and K. Skandan to look into all issues. Home Secretary R.K. Singh has already held deliberations with BCCI officials and assured them all help, in terms of security preparedness and logistical support, to ensure successful completion of the much-awaited sporting event.
The India-Pakistan comprises three ODIs and two Twenty-20 Internationals that will be played between December 2012 and January 2013. The ODIs are likely to be played in Chennai, Kolkata and New Delhi, while India would host Twenty-20 matches in Bangalore and Ahmedabad. Accordingly, the Ministry officials will hold meetings with the civil and the police administrations of the respective State governments.
Post 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, India severed cricketing ties with Pakistan, though both nations have been playing matches in various competitions at neutral venues. They have not played a bilateral series since Pakistan's tour of India in 2007. However, in the Cricket World Cup semi-final in Mohali last year, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his then Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani watched the match.
Sena, MNS oppose matches
Mumbai Staff Reporter writes:
The Shiv Sena and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena on Thursday vehemently expressed their opposition to the Pakistan cricket team's tour to the country next month, terming it a matter of "national shame."
In an editorial in his party mouthpiece Saamna, Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray castigated the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government as "an enemy of national pride."
The Sena chief also came down heavily on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), accusing it of "betraying the country for [the] sake of money" and making Indian cricketers a part of that process of betrayal. "Except for Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar, no cricketer has opposed playing cricket with Pakistan," said Mr. Thackeray.
Alluding to Pakistan's role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror strike and the 2001 Parliament attack, Mr. Thackeray said allowing Pakistan cricketers to play on Indian soil was tantamount to insulting the martyred jawans.
"By allowing them to play, we are not valuing the blood spilled by them [Indian jawans] in our battles against Pakistani aggression."
He also censured Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde, as he had "offered his services to Pakistan," by giving the green signal for the tour.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray, Mr. Thackeray's nephew, has also vociferously opposed the tour. "Raj saheb had already declared that we will not allow any India-Pakistan match to be played in Maharashtra," said MNS MLA Shishir Shinde.
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UN war crimes court sentences Ildephonse Nizeyimana to life over 1994 genocide role
The Tanzania-based UN war crimes court for Rwanda has sentenced a former army officer to life imprisonment over his involvement in the country's 1994 genocide.
Ildephonse Nizeyimana, 48, who headed up military and intelligence operations at the ESO military school during the genocide and was arrested in Uganda in 2009, was convicted of ordering the murder of the former Tutsi queen, Rosalie Gicanda, as well as other killings, the BBC reported.
He was acquitted of rape charges, according to Reuters.
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"Having considered the gravity of the crimes... the chamber has the discretion to impose a single sentence and chooses to do so," the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), which sits in the northern Tanzanian city of Arusha, said in a statement.
"Considering the relevant circumstances, the chamber sentences Ildephonse Nizeyimana to life imprisonment," it said.
Up to 800,000 Tutsis and politically moderate Hutus were killed over a 100-day period that stretched across April, May and June 1994. Nizeyimana will be the last member of the old Rwandan army to be tried over the genocide by the ICTR, which aims to complete its lower court cases this month and wind up outstanding appeals by 2014, the Agence France Presse reported.
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