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Butterflies and bows adda whimsical touch to this rosy ring! This piece boasts a pink amethyst against 18K rose gold. Rhodium bows and butterflies with white zircon decorate the center stone and the side galleries.
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Amethyst, the most precious member of the quartz family, exhibits purple shades ranging from pale lilac to deep purple, sometimes exhibiting reddish or rose overtones. Very deep-colored amethysts are the finest and most highly valued. Some stones are so over-saturated with color they have areas that are blacked out, which can negatively impact their value. Paler shades, sometimes called "Rose of France," were common in Victorian jewelry. Banding—darker and lighter zones of color—is also a common occurrence. Occasionally, amethyst is even found combined with its sister quartz, citrine, into a single stone called ametrine.
The birthstone for February, amethyst is an extremely popular gem for jewelry because of its regal color, variety of sizes and shapes, affordability and wide range of hues. It also is the recommended gem for couples celebrating their 6th and 17th wedding anniversaries. With a hardness of 7.0 on the Mohs Scale , amethyst can occur as long prismatic crystals that have six-sided pyramids at either end, or can form as drusies that are crystalline crusts that only show the pointed terminations.
The ancient Greeks believed that amethyst made one immune to the effects of alcohol. In fact, the name even comes from the Greek word amethystos, which means "not drunken." Legend has it that the amethyst originated from Bacchus, the god of wine. Bacchus became angry at the mortals and vowed that the next mortal to cross his path would be eaten by tigers. Amethyst, a beautiful young maiden, was on her way to worship the goddess, Diana. Diana turned her into colorless quartz to keep her from being eaten. Bacchus observed the miracle and repented his hasty decision. He poured wine over the young maiden, leaving her feet and legs colorless. This is the reason that amethyst crystals are usually uneven in color and have a colorless base at the bottom. Because amethyst was believed to prevent drunkenness, wine goblets were often carved from it in ancient Greece. Today, the gem still symbolizes sobriety.
Amethyst has been a part of history throughout the ages. Evidence suggests that prehistoric humans used amethysts for decoration as early as 25,000 B.C. Legends suggest that the Egyptian queen Cleopatra wore an amethyst signet ring, as did Saint Valentine, who bared an amethyst engraved with the figure of Cupid. During medieval times, people used the stone as medication to stay awake and alert. Leonardo Da Vinci claimed that amethyst could dissipate evil thoughts and quicken the intelligence. In some legends, the stone represents piety, celibacy and dignity. In the Middle Ages, for instance, the gem was an important ornamentation for the Catholic Church and other religions. It was considered the stone of bishops, and they still often wear amethyst rings. In Tibet, amethyst is considered sacred to Buddha and rosaries are often made from it. Amethyst has also long been a favorite of kings and queens for its royal purple hues that symbolize wisdom, strength and confidence. Amethysts are even featured in the British Crown Jewels and were worn by Catherine the Great.
Amethyst's availability and magical qualities make it the stone of preference in ancient lore and mysticism. As a meditation stone, it is said to quiet the mind, promote contemplation, sharpen psychic powers and uplift the spirit. It is a stone of deep wisdom. Folklore says it can quicken the wit, calm fears, ward off anger and overcome alcoholism. It has a royal purple essence that is said to lend courage to travelers, scare off thieves and protect travelers from harm, sickness and danger. Placed under the pillow or worn to bed, there are claims it promotes peaceful sleep, pleasant dreams, and the healing of tired joints and muscles. Amethyst can also be worn to supposedly make the wearer gentle, amiable and happy.
The stone is mined in Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia and Argentina, as well as in Zambia, Namibia and other African nations. Very dark amethyst in small sizes also is mined in Australia. But the ideal for fine quality amethyst was set by a Siberian variety, often called Russian or Uralian amethyst, which is now considered a defunct source. Generally, South American amethyst tends to come in larger sizes than African amethyst, but the African variety has a reputation for having deeper color intensity and is therefore considered more valuable. The African version also is harder to come by than amethyst mined from South America. Most of today's amethyst comes out of Brazil.
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For many years, the most popular type of zircon was the colorless variety. More than any other natural stone, colorless zircons produce a brilliant sparkle similar to diamonds. The most popular color today tends to be the bright pastel blue variety. Sometimes called "starlite," blue zircon has recently become considered an alternative birthstone for December.
Zircon is one of the heaviest gemstones, meaning that it will look smaller than other varieties of the same weight. It ranks a hardness between 6.5-7.5 on the Mohs Scale and is mined in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar and Australia.
Travelers during the 11th century wore zircon amulets for protection and to encourage welcome greetings on their journeys. In the Middle Ages, the stone was said to bring wisdom and prosperity to its owner. Hindu mythology even mentions the gem when referencing the Kalpa Tree, which was a glowing tree covered with gemstone fruit and leaves of zircon.
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Czech rider Karel Hanika overcame the disappointment of a DNF in Round 12 of the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup race at Misano on Saturday but he still celebrated winning the 2013 cup title. Well placed for a win or a podium finish, a disappointed Hanika exited with a mechanical with a handful of laps to go.
Karel Hanika still bagged the championship with a lead of 65 points with two races in hand. He now goes to Aragon, Spain for the end of the competition in a fortnight's time to enjoy riding while others fight it out for the minor season's podium places.
"Of course I wanted to win here but this is what happens sometimes in motorsports. But now I have the championship title so it's perfect," Hanika said in the finish area, admitting the highlight of his season had been his win in front of his home fans at the Brno Circuit.
After Hanika made his untimely exit in Misano, the fight was on for the podium places for Round 12 and in a thrilling finish, the three other contenders – two Italians and a Spaniard, went hurtling across the finish line together. Italian fans were delighted that it was Manuel Pagliani who took the win just 0.011 seconds ahead of Stefano Manzi, giving the two top spots to Italian riders. Marco Ramirez of Spain finished third trailing the leader by just 0.045 seconds. It was Pagliani's first career Rookies race victory.
Heading into the decisive laps, the three riders – four until Hanika was forced to retire – had distanced themselves from the following group by more than five seconds. Fourth home was pole man Enea Bastianini, making it a great day for the Italian riders, with Darryn Binder in fifth. The South African made an impressive charge from the back to be right in the mix after having run off into the gravel at the half way mark.
Going into Round 12, the only rider with a mathematical chance to take the title from Hanika was Spanish rider Jorge Martin. But he had never felt comfortable on the track this weekend and eventually finished back at ninth, putting Hanika in an unbeatable position. Misano was a new circuit for Martin, who last year was unable to ride here because of an injured shoulder.
The two races in Aragon, Spain in two week's time complete the 14-round series, which is a stepping stone for talented teenage riders to advance to the smaller categories of MotoGP racing. They all compete on the Rookies Cup KTM RC250 RB, single cylinder, liquid-cooled four-stroke bike.
Results Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Misano
All riders on KTM RC250 RB Moto3 bikes
1. Manuel Pagliani (I), 30:35.618 min
2. Stefano Manzi (I), +0.011
3. Marcos Ramirez (E), +0.045
4. Enea Bastianini (I), +5.131
5. Darryn Binder (RSA), +5.171
6, Joan Mir, Spain at 5.376
7, Joe Roberts USA at 5.511
8, Scott Deroue, Netherlands at 9.040
9, Jorge Martin, Spain, at 9.090
DNF Karel Haneka
Standings Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup after 12 of 14 rounds
1. Karel Hanika (CZ), 210 points (Cup winner with 2 rounds in hand)
2. Jorge Martin (E), 145
3. Pagliani, 137
4. Ramirez, 121
5. Manzi, 118

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For Windows we provide click-and-run installers. Most Linux distributions will include an optional Biopython package (although this may be out of date). Otherwise you typically download and uncompress the archive, and install from source. See our downloads page for details including the prerequisites.
You can check your installation has worked at the python prompt:
>>> import Bio
If that gives no error, you should be done. If you get something like "ImportError: No module named Bio" something has gone wrong.
The Biopython Tutorial and Cookbook (HTML, PDF) contains the bulk of our documentation. See Documentation for more links. Please see writing services
Quick example
Try executing this in python:
from Bio.Seq import Seq #create a sequence object my_seq = Seq('CATGTAGACTAG') #print out some details about it print 'seq %s is %i bases long' % (my_seq, len(my_seq)) print 'reverse complement is %s' % my_seq.reverse_complement() print 'protein translation is %s' % my_seq.translate()
You should get the following output:
seq CATGTAGACTAG is 12 bases long reverse complement is CTAGTCTACATG protein translation is HVD*
This was a very quick demonstration of Biopython's Seq (sequence) object and some of its methods.
Reading and writing Sequence Files
Use the SeqIO module for reading or writing sequences as SeqRecord objects. For multiple sequence alignment files, you can alternatively use the AlignIO module.
- Learn how to program in Python
- Browse the Biopython Tutorial
- Read this paper
- Bassi S. A primer on python for life science researchers. PLoS Comput Biol 2007 Nov; 3(11) e199. doi:10.1371/journal.pcbi.0030199 pmid:18052533.
- Examine the Class Diagram if you'd like to know more about the relationships between the modules.
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Reds, Pirates ready to settle score in Wild Card Game
Dominicans Cueto, Liriano face off in do-or-die contest at PNC Park
For the Reds to beat the Pirates in their sudden death National League Wild Card Game on Tuesday at Pittsburgh's PNC Park, they'll need solid pitching, productive at bats, tight defense ... and a short memory.
The Bucs closed out their first winning season since 1992 with a flourish during the last weekend of the regular season, sweeping Cincinnati at Great American Ball Park to earn home-field advantage against the Reds. The game will be televised by TBS, with first pitch scheduled for 8:07 p.m ET.
Before the final regular-season series began, Reds reliever Sam LeCure expressed the hope that his team could get into the heads of the team they'd meet two days later with a trip to the NL Division Series on the line.
"We need to play well against the Pirates," LeCure said. "Not only so we can secure home field for that Wild Card Game. We also want them to question whether they are able to beat us."
Instead, Pittsburgh outscored Cincinnati, 16-6, during the sweep. But the Reds can still take comfort in the knowledge that none of that will matter when they take the field Tuesday night, along with the reality that it's not easy for one Major League team to beat another in four straight games.
How much advantage the home field is in the postseason may be debatable, but the numbers skew toward the Pirates in this case. Pittsburgh won 50 games at home. Cincinnati won 41 on the road.
"The important part to me is getting these guys home and playing in a park where they won 50 games, and giving our fans postseason baseball," said Bucs manager Clint Hurdle. "That's significant."
This will be the first playoff game in Pittsburgh since Game 5 of the 1992 NL Championship Series.
Even more striking are the splits for Pirates starter Francisco Liriano. He was 8-1 with a 1.47 ERA at PNC Park this season compared to 8-7 with a 4.33 ERA on the road and 0-2 with a 6.10 ERA in Cincinnati.
The Reds will counter with Johnny Cueto. He was scheduled to start Sunday but once Pittsburgh won on Saturday, eliminating the chance Cincinnati could host Tuesday night's game, he was pushed back to the win-or-go-home meeting. Cueto had an injury-plagued season, with three stints on the disabled list with a strained lat muscle.
"I feel normal," Cueto told reporters through an interpreter. "I feel back to like I've been pitching the whole year like my career has been."
Cueto made two starts against the Pirates at PNC Park this season and was 1-0 with an 0.73 ERA while allowing just three hits in 12 1/3 innings.
Reds: Baker convinced team can bounce back
Cincinnati finished the regular season with a five-game losing streak, matching its longest of the year. Obviously, that's not how any team wants to go into the postseason, especially facing a single-elimination game.
"You have to block it out," said manager Dusty Baker. "It's a situation where it's a new season. What you did previously doesn't matter. What you didn't do previously doesn't matter. Now you start the season all over."
Baker shook his head when asked how difficult it would be for his players to flip the switch.
"It's not flipping a switch. It ain't that easy," Baker said. "It's not about flipping a switch. It's about staying after it and staying after it. You know, perseverance is the key. That's the whole thing. You persevere and then you'll be successful.
"A lot of times you'll be down and out. The next thing you know -- boom! -- for no particular reason, things start going your way. I'm very confident these guys will rebound."
Pirates: Byrd excited to be part of memorable run
Pirates general manager Neil Huntington made two down-the-stretch acquisitions to bolster the lineup, getting outfielder Marlon Byrd from the Mets and Justin Morneau from the Twins.
Byrd, for one, quickly sensed how much making the playoffs means to the region.
"It'll be electric," Byrd said of the Wild Card Game at PNC Park. "The city, its sports fans. They love their sports. They've had the Steelers and the Penguins and have been waiting for their Pirates. And here we come.
"We wanted to make sure we're able to bring it back to Pittsburgh. One game. Now it's time to get it done."
In 30 games for the Pirates, Byrd batted .318 with nine doubles, three homers and 17 RBIs.
Worth noting
• There were 28 hit batters in Reds-Pirates games this year, the most of any two teams in the Majors. So the umpires are sure to be paying extra attention considering the recent history between these clubs.
• After peaking at 70-44 after beating the Marlins on Aug. 8, the Pirates played .500 baseball (24-24) the rest of the way. However, the Bucs finished on a strong note by winning five of their last six.
• The Wild Card matchup between Cueto and Liriano is just the third in postseason history between two starting pitchers from the Dominican Republic. In both 1999 and 2004, Pedro Martinez faced off against Bartolo Colon.
"I want to tell my people in the Dominican Republic to follow this game," Cueto said. "There are two Dominicans on the mound. I want to give advice to all the youth in the Dominican that you have to work hard and continue working hard to do things like this."
• The overall season series was pretty even. Pittsburgh won 11 of 19 games, including five of nine at PNC Park.
Paul Hagen is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Riccardo Frizza
Riccardo Frizza is making his debut in Frankfurt. This season this internationally sought after Italian artist has conducted I Capuleti e i Montecchi in San Francisco, La Cenerentola in Paris (Opéra Bastille), La scala di seta in Zurich and Il barbiere di Siviglia in Munich (Bayerische Staatsoper). Engagements between now and July 2013 include new productions of Oberto at La Scala Milan and Attila at the Theater an der Wien, and a Verdi Gala in the Arena di Verona. Other forthcoming engagements include Norma at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, La Bohème in Dallas and Rigoletto in the Arena di Verona and in Seattle. Riccardo Frizza has also appeared at many international festivals, including the Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro, the Festival de Radio France, the Wexford Festival and Festival d'Aix-en-Provence. Orchestras with whom he has worked have included the Gewandhaus Orchester, the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden, Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Philarmonia Orchestra of London, the Vienna Symphony Orchestra and Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2009 he conducted Otello at the New National Theatre in Tokyo. His discography includes a recording of arias titled "Una furtiva lagrima" with Juan Diego Flórez and the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, which received a Cannes Classical Award in 2004.


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6/19/13 Katy Perry Dumped Over Text
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
KATY PERRY says that RUSSELL BRAND announced that he was divorcing her in a TEXT MESSAGE. --In the July issue of "Vogue" magazine . . . Katy says, quote, "[Russell is] a very smart man, and I was in love with him when I married him. Let's just say I haven't heard from him since he texted me saying he was divorcing me on December 31st of 2011." Meanwhile, Katy hints that there's also a MYSTERY REASON that Russell dumped her . . . and she knows what it is . . . but she isn't talking.
KIM KARDASHIAN hasn't revealed her daughter's name yet, assuming she's decided on one. But rumor has it she's been named: Kaidence Donda West. That would make sense . . . because we've heard the first name would probably start with a "K", and the second name might be "Donda" after KANYE WEST'S late mother. –But again, just a rumor.
MILEY CYRUS is hinting that she DOES smoke weed, but she doesn't think that should be a big deal. She says, quote, "I think alcohol is WAY more dangerous than marijuana . . . I've seen a lot of people spiral down with alcohol, but I've never seen that happen with weed." She also denies that she's singing about ECSTASY in her single "We Can't Stop". One last thing: Miley was asked about the status of her relationship with LIAM HEMSWORTH . . . but all she would say was, quote, "I wear a ring every single day. I don't talk about my personal life, so that's enough of an answer."
JUSTIN BIEBER had a run-in with a paparazzi photographer Monday night. And by run-in, I mean he nailed him with his CAR while he was leaving the Laugh Factory in Hollywood. In a video you can clearly see Justin's white Ferrari sideswipe the guy. Then the guy lies on the ground . . . milking it . . . and eventually some other paparazzi scumbags pick him up, and carry him to the curb. The guy wasn't seriously hurt. And according to the police, Justin won't face charges, because they say it was the photographer's fault for standing in the middle of the road.
6/18/13 Demi Moore Revenge
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013
"Star" magazine claims DEMI MOORE is getting "revenge" on ASHTON KUTCHER by showing her friends pictures of his manhood, and mocking it for its smallness. If you recall, back in 2003, BRITTANY MURPHY also dissed Ashton's package after they broke up.
The sex tape featuring "Girls Gone Wild" scumbag JOE FRANCIS has been purchased by Vivid Entertainment. But they're not releasing it . . . they did it as a FAVOR to him. Joe claims the tape was stolen, and instead of letting the cops handle it, the head of Vivid said he, quote, "made a decision to expedite the process and return the movie to its original owner."
How much would you pay to go on a date with 91-year-old BETTY WHITE? Because this is your chance: A "date with Betty" is being auctioned off on eBay, with the proceeds going to charity. As of last night, the current bid was $5,100. The winner will get a round-trip ticket to L.A., V.I.P. tickets to the Morris Animal Foundation Gala of Hope: An Evening with Betty White, a one-night stay at the hotel (where the event is being held) and a seat at Betty's table.
AMANDA BYNES' confounding crazy "act" continues to roll 24/7. Here's the latest: RadarOnline.com claims Amanda met with WYCLEF JEAN, and that he's producing her first single. If you haven't heard, Amanda wants to launch some sort of rap career . . . in addition to all the other crap she's doing. An "insider" says things are "moving quickly," so she can get an album out while she's still relevant.
ED HARDY . . . the guy who created the artwork for the Ed Hardy clothing line . . . is blaming JON GOSSELIN for making his line UNCOOL. He says, quote, "That Jon Gosselin thing was the nail in the coffin. That's what tanked it."
6/17/13 Kim K Gives Birth
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Monday, June 17, 2013
KIM KARDASHIAN gave birth to her baby girl on Saturday. KANYE WEST was at the hospital at the time. There's no word on a name yet . . . but supposedly, it'll start with the letter "K." The girl was born five weeks early, but the baby and Kim are fine.
Neither KIM KARDASHIAN nor KANYE WEST have commented since their daughter's birth on Saturday . . . but some of Kim's annoying family members have. Here's the rundown: Her mom KRIS JENNER Tweeted, quote, "HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, Kanye!!!!!!" She also said, quote, "God is so amazing!!! Jesus loves the little children." KHLOE KARDASHIAN Tweeted, quote, "I cannot even begin to describe the miracle that is now a part of our family. Mommy [and] baby are healthy and resting. We appreciate all of the love. More info will come when the time is right!"
The woman who accused KANYE WEST of CHEATING on KIM KARDASHIAN was LYING. LEYLA GHOBADI is now saying she DID have sex with Kanye, but it was BEFORE he started dating Kim. There's no word WHY she made it up . . . but supposedly, the "Star" tabloid paid her $20,000 for her story.
CHARLIE SHEEN is NOT happy that FARRAH ABRAHAM released some text messages they'd exchanged. He lashed out at her in one of his typically insane rants . . . and she fired back, saying that the drugs and fame had messed with his head, and, quote, "You sound like you have mental issues."
In the past year or so, AMANDA BYNES has gone from a seemingly normal former child star, to a former child star who appears to be on the verge of a total breakdown . . . and / or spontaneous combustion. But she's also gone from being a marginally recognizable celebrity to being one of the most talked about people in the entertainment media. So . . . is it possible that this is all a massive, elaborate stunt or "performance"? Amanda wants you to think so. She allegedly messaged a friend saying, quote, "All this has been an act and you know it. I'm an actress and know what I'm doing. I got to two million followers and now everyone wants me. I'm smart and not stupid. Everyone mentions my name. The world loves me!"
TIM ALLEN turned 60 on Thursday. And to celebrate, he THOUGHT he was just going to see "Man of Steel" with his friends, who'd rented out an entire theater. But after he sat down, they surprised him with an entire MARCHING BAND that walked through the theater playing "Born to Be Wild" and then "Happy Birthday".
6/14/13 LiLo Leaves Rehab
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Friday, June 14, 2013
TMZ posted some texts between FARRAH ABRAHAM and CHARLIE SHEEN. They talk about Farrah possibly scoring a gig on "Anger Management", and about meeting up when she's in town. In one text, Farrah tells Charlie she's going to a birthday party, but she warns him, quote, "There will be like pornstar people there so if [you're] not comfortable with that let me know."
Uncle Jesse and Aunt Becky may have gotten married on "Full House", but in real life, JOHN STAMOS and LORI LOUGHLIN never got to hook up. And apparently that's a source of some regret for John. He says, quote, "No disrespect to her family and her husband now, [but] I would say that she could be the one that got away."
After only about a month in rehab, Lindsay Lohan has already switched rehab facilities. On Wednesday, Lindsay left Betty Ford and checked into a place called Cliffside in Malibu. But there may not have been any drama behind the switch. Sources say that Cliffside is a better fit for a 90-day program . . . which is what Lindsay has to do. And the switch was approved by both the prosecutors and the judge. One thing Lindsay supposedly wasn't getting at Betty Ford was individual therapy. It was all group.
A photographer got too close to PINK while she was changing her daughter's diaper, so Pink's husband CAREY HART and a friend confronted the guy. Carey's friend stomped on the man's foot and kicked his camera to the ground. He may have also kneed him the groin. The cops came, but Carey and his friend didn't get into any trouble.
After AMANDA BYNES called MILEY CYRUS "ugly" on Twitter, Miley diplomatically said, quote, "I was rooting for her comeback until she started attacking me." Well, it sounds like Amanda sensed a potential ally, because now she's trying to make nice. She Tweeted, quote, "Thank you for rooting for me doll! You are one of the prettiest girls! I want my nose to look like yours after my surgeries!"
6/13/13 Kanye Cheating Scandal
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Thursday, June 13, 2013
As you know, JUSTIN BIEBER and MILEY CYRUS were spotted hanging out in L.A. on Saturday night . . . so obviously, the rumors are flying. But during a radio interview, Miley said she's NOT with Justin because she's ENGAGED. She also addressed recent attacks against her by AMANDA BYNES, saying, quote, "I was rooting for her comeback until she started attacking me."
A 24-year-old model named LEYLA GHOBADI has come forward with allegations that she had sex with KANYE WEST twice . . . WHILE he was with KIM KARDASHIAN. The last time was October, when Kim was already pregnant. Of course, Kanye's rep calls the charges, quote, "totally without merit" and "a sad attempt to hurt two people trying to live their lives."
Just so you know, Halle Berry and fiancé Olivier Martinez are having a boy. Halle is expected to deliver sometime this fall.
We're not sure why it took this long, but it looks like 'Teen Mom' star porn vixen Farrah Abraham is about to take on a new role -- in the bedroom of Charlie Sheen. Farrah wouldn't come right out and name Sheen directly, but she gave In Touch a little hint about the identity of the celeb she says she's been chatting with. She says, "I think if I gave you some clues, you would guess it. He has been married, lives in L.A., and he basically was like the main character of a show, then left and they replaced him with Ashton Kutcher."


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Zito aims to move past road woes in Colorado
Rockies counter with Nicasio against Giants in series opener
The conditions at Coors Field aren't exactly favorable for pitching, and they especially aren't welcoming for visiting hurlers.
So when Barry Zito toes the rubber for the Giants in Monday's series opener against the Rockies, don't be surprised if he struggles to put zeros on the scoreboard. Zito's woes on the road, where he's 0-7 with a 9.45 ERA, have been well documented. And while he did deliver the Giants' first win of last season with a four-hit shutout at Coors Field, he's 1-2 with a 4.88 ERA against the Rockies this season.
In his last four starts, Zito has struggled to an 0-3 record with an 11.20 ERA. He lasted just 3 2/3 innings in his last start against the Red Sox, yielding six earned runs off seven hits, two walks and a home run.
"No one's throwing in the towel," Zito said after the game in his return to the starting rotation as injured Chad Gaudin's replacement.
Throwing opposite Zito is Juan Nicasio, who had a no-decision in his last outing against the Phillies. The right-hander allowed two runs (one earned) in 5 2/3 innings and is 1-0 with a 3.12 ERA in his last three starts.
Nicasio had a no-decision in his last outing against the Phillies. The right-hander allowed two runs (one earned) in 5 2/3 innings. Before he was sent down June 25, he went 4-4 in 16 games with a 5.31 ERA, and opponents hit .271 off him. Since his return July 12, he has gone 3-2 with a 3.83 ERA and held opponents to a .243 average.
He's 1-0 with a 3.12 ERA in his last three starts.
The postseason may be out of the picture for both teams, but the Giants do have something to play for: San Francisco is attempting to avoid being only the second team to finish last one year after winning the World Series. It trails Colorado by two games, so this series is relevant, even if it's in a backwards way. The only other Series winner to finish last: Florida, 1997-98.
Rockies: Rosario impressing with progress, work ethic
There's been some speculation that Wilin Rosario might end up being groomed to play first base, which is where he played Wednesday night against the Phillies in Philadelphia. However, Rockies manager Walt Weiss thinks that it may be best to keep Rosario behind the plate.
"I see him as a catcher," Weiss said. "He's a young catcher and he's got some things to improve on, but the skill set is certainly there. He's a great athlete. With the things he can do offensively, for a catcher, he can be one of the elite players in the game."
Rosario, who was not in the starting lineup for the Rockies' final game Sunday against the Marlins, has certainly done his job at the plate this season. He has a .281 batting average and .485 slugging percentage with 20 homers and 70 RBIs. He's also made strides sitting behind the dish.
Giants: Affeldt to ramp up rehab after throwing off mound
Emerging healthy from throwing off a bullpen mound Saturday, Giants left-hander Jeremy Affeldt has put himself on course to pitch a simulated game during the team's Sept. 2-4 series at San Diego, which could precede his reinstatement from the 15-day disabled list. Affeldt, who hasn't pitched since straining his left groin July 20, will head for the Giants' Scottsdale, Ariz., training complex to intensify his rehabilitation and throw another bullpen session Monday, manager Bruce Bochy said.
Bochy noted that Affeldt, and thus the team, can benefit if he pitches effectively during the season's final weeks, "to have him in the right frame of mind for next year."
Bochy added that right-hander Matt Cain, who went on the disabled list for the first time in his career with a bruised right forearm, also will report to Arizona to hasten his recovery.
Worth noting
• Sunday marked only the fifth game since the All-Star break that the Giants recorded more than three hits with a runner in scoring position.
• Nineteen of the Giants' 33 remaining games on the 2013 regular-season schedule will come against teams that are currently above .500.
• Colorado's Todd Helton recorded two hits Saturday and is now four hits shy of 2,500 for his career. With his second hit Saturday, he passed Mickey Vernon for 96th on the MLB all-time list. With his next double, he'll surpass Robin Yount for sole possession of 17th place on the all-time list.
Jeff Kirshman 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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Chinese carbon frame and wheels threadRe: Chinese carbon frame and wheels threadDoesn't seem to be much info out there, but i've heard Cell were or are sourcing their frames from them. I don't see any reason for them to be any better or worse than Azzurri for instance.
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels threadI think ill have to ride the Amiata again and pay more attention to the stiffness. I don't know much about frame construction but my mate thinks that monocoque construction is the best technology. Are many of the Chinese frames constructed in this way?
Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels threadBasically all frames are monocoque these days including the Chinese ones. Personally I've been riding my own no-name chinese frame for a bit over a year now and it's been perfectly fine, unlike most cheap bikes that one has an ok wheelset too which is a good thing.
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels threadHave just ordered a set of 60mm CC from FarSports through VeloBuild. After reading through here, VeloBuild and Road Bike review forums felt it was the best option. To say I'm excited is a huge understatement. Will post pictures when I get them.
Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels threadI just received my 38's clinchers from Farsports. Ordered on the 12th and recieved on the 21st with tracking via EMS.
I delt directly with Smart and he has been excellent. Great communcation and he even send me pics once they were built before he sent them off. I mucked him around for a week before biting the bullet with changes and he was alway quick to reply and kept me well informed. I have just literally opened the box, packaging is excellent and I will re-use the bike box. I ordered; Rims Super light 700C 38mm clincher rim, (20/24H,UD Matt,Basalt brake surface) Hubs EDhubs black(ceramic bearings,Shimano) Spokes Sapim Cx-ray,black Nipples Sapim SILS external nipples,black Total Weight 1280g+/-30g skewer,black 1 set Free Brake pads,blue 4 sets Free Spare spokes 3 pcs Free I will weigh them tomorrow and ride them for a few weeks before posting a report. One note they came without rim tape. No biggie as I have ordered Veloplugs anyway. These will be going on a new build so it will be a few weeks before I will report back cheers Sambo
Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels threadHow much in total sambo ?
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Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels threadIncluding shipping and paypal fees $617US delivered to my door. I thought that was a good price with the EDhubs and ceramic bearings.
I have a pair of 2007 Edge/Enve 38mm clinchers that are a high standard to compare these to. I dont expect the hubs to live up to the DTSwiss 240's on the edge/Enve but it will be interesting to see if they are as solid. The Edge/Enve are my everyday wheel and just stay true and stiff, however the rear got slightly damaged in a crash so I am hoping to have these Farsports replace them on my second bike. The Farsports win on weight they are bang on 1250grams without rim tape according to my kitchen scales. The proof of how much value they are will be in the ride though. If you are after a set deal with Smart as he has a good English command and is prompt with replies. cheers Sambo Last edited by sambo3 on Wed Nov 21, 2012 8:18 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels threadThanks mate.
Do you mind pm ing his addy to me? Proudly "a hater of academics with helmet cams"
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Please let us know how these Edhubs with ceramic bearings roll, and also how they compare with the DT Swiss 240s. By the way you can now order Farsports wheels with the DT Swiss 240 hubs. They have also just brought out a newly designed clincher rim, called the 'Sunwheel'. Apparently it eliminates the possibility of heat failure due to a different design, construction and more basalt on the braking surfaces. http://farsports.en.alibaba.com/product ... s_hub.html
Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels threadHas anyone bought a group set from one of these Chinese dealers, surely they aren't legitimate but how do they actually go?
Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels threadI bought Frasports 38 carbon wheels a few months back, through a group buy on velobuild. Happy so far. But had a bad "death wobble" last Saturday while riding down from Kinglake. While investigating this purchase, or just after my ordering, I read that someone who bought FS carbon wheels had a horrific "death wobble" experience, without crashing. My wobble experience last week-end was the first ever. I will keep the FS wheels for the time being, but also have a wheel builder check the balance of the front wheel. If this happens again, I will probably switch to my older wheels.
Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels threadcpical, don't blame the death wobble on the wheels. they can be totally ok, but if they are lighter, they may behave differently.
death wobble is still not well understood. I recommend whenever you get a new set of wheels, test them carefully on descents before going full boar. sambo, I am glad you had a good experience with Smart. I have dealt with him at length, and he's been very reliable and true to his word. I am impressed with the deal you got with him - spare spokes etc. Have you spoken with him via phone yet? He's a real try hard.
Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels threadHaven't spoken with him by phone however all my email questions were promptly replied, he seems like he wants to establish good customer relations.
Arlberg it will be a few weeks before I post a review and will will provide a comaparions with the Edge/Dtswiss wheelset. I will shod them with the same rubber and on the same bike. I just hope the front wheel feels as solid as the Edge does under me. cheers Sambo
Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels threadour Sun Wheels series have been launched, with DT240S hubs, Sapim CX ray spokes, High teperature durable rims.
the price and weight are both higher and heavier than M series, and can be placed by complete wheelset as well as the single hub, should any interested in feel free to contact me.
Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels threadkindly let the members know that if you bought wheels from Far sport and find that the V- brake attached with the package are wore out.
you are enable to contact with the sales you communicated before asking for replacement (free), which ony needs about 10US$ delivery cost by EMS(as estimated). lol.....
Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels threadJust got my 60mm CC set today. They look awesome. My god do I have some blisters from mounting the tyres on.
Took 6 days in total for shipping. 4 working days. Just so everyone knows, if you buy from FarSports.. put the tracking number you get in to the Auspost website or App and it'll give you a better idea of where they are when they hit Aus. Pics to follow.
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Hi Kyle, with the new sun rims, is the only difference the high temperature breaking surface? or is the whole rim stronger (more layers etc)? Interested to know what else changed from the standard M series. Also on this site (below) you've got N,P,M,S series. Can you tell us a bit about how they are all different? http://farsports.en.alibaba.com/product ... ncher.html
Re: Chinese carbon frame and wheels threadI've noticed most of you are going the matte finish. Any reason other than it's just what you think looks better? I'm thinking of going glossy. Not too many pics here though of glossy ones..
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Anonymous made this review on 12/26/2014 and is a Confident, Experienced Driver
I bought this tire for my turbo Sonata because they can be rotated across all 4 weeks, being asymmetrical. I was concerned about premature tire wear. Treadwear has actually been fine after 25k miles. Noise is average for a performance-oriented tire, but my winter tires are definitely noisier. The other thing I liked is that they can handle a light winter storm. They were a downgrade from my summer Falkens FK452 in dry handling. They feel "floatier" than those tires and they do not handle quite as well either. Still, dry handling is FAR better than the junk stock optimo's the car came with. They do not tramline like my Falkens did, though. They are not very good in wet and have poor resistance to hydroplaning. They break free constantly at highway speeds and I am very afraid of hydroplaning. I'm at 50% tire life and they sometimes scare me. They are especially bad approaching freezing temps, when they can't get up to temp. During run of the mill rainstorms, cars fly by me but I'm struggling to keep the sonata on the road at 55. If anyone is wondering how they are in snow- I got caught in an early season snowstorm. They will be safe up to 2in of snow and that's it. Starting uphill is toughest, but once you get going you can generally maintain from there. Still this is an emergency-only winter tire. I haven't got caught in ice yet with this tire (thank god!). Overall I would probably buy again. It's hard to find asymmetrical sport tires like this.
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I just had a set measuring 255/55/18 V mounted on a set of black 18"x8.5" Voxx Maglias a couple weeks ago on a 2010 Mazda cx 7 turbo. I really like how they grip in dry conditions over the original tires it came with, especially under "spirited" acceleration from a dead stop or on a roll. The old 235/60/18s would spin under the same acceleration. In my opinion they handle very well in wet rainy conditions as well. They handle water puddles very well. The Mazda's handling has improve a bit in the turns, probably due to the increased tire width by approximately one inch on all four corners. This tire is also more comfortable, again due in part to the extra cushion the 255s are offering over the 235s from before. I do not notice any increased noise from these tires at all. Overall, I would recommend these to someone else with a Mazda cx 7.
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18,000 miles and I,ve needed to replace 3. One due to a flat, 2 due to sidewall pin holes that cause gradula deflation. Would never buy Dunlop again...
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I bought the car with these on it so, I don't know how many miles they actually went. I used them for 9k. Have to say that for a sports car they are absolutely awful, poor grip in dry, NONE in wet and the noise was about like an F150 with off roads on. Just put Bridgestones 970AS's on the Z and very happy with them, quieter by a great deal and way stickier. These Bridgestones are more "middle of the road" than some but, its my daily driver so I need the best of all possible worlds. It should be noted that the car mileage is 34k, I cant imagine the Dunlops were the originals because Nissan uses Yokohama as OEM. Meaning well before 25k the Yoko's were gone and someone cheaped out and got the Dunlops...sigh
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Gilles Simon was spotted looking morning fresh as he sat through his country's Davis Cup presser in Ostrava, Czech Republic.
The Frenchies have battled the Czechs 13 times in DC play and hold a 7-6 advantage.
Let's hope Gilles gathers himself (and combs his hair) before hitting the courts this weekend. Just sayin'.
PS - Check out the ATP World Tour's breakdown of the opening ties here and VANtage Point predictions here.
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Alright, girls (Rich, you're included), you all can keep him occupied. But I also want a massage from Tommy Haas. Then Ross can come in and rub his jaw all over my body. THEN I'll be ready to shower with Rafa.
Richie, you're right about the smell. There's a study that proves it. Iirc, it's supposed to derive from an attraction to an opposite portion of DNA, so genes won't mutate. In other words, if you like someone's smell, theoretically your DNA will compliment his or hers. It doesn't always work out, but that's the way it's supposed to work.
Geez, can you tell I worked with a bunch of academics last week? Any way, I volunteer to smell Rafa first thing in the morning and report back. I'll do it right after I feel him for Van." In other words, if you like someone's smell, theoretically your DNA will compliment his or hers. "
My psych major BFF told me this a while ago, and I was with someone then whose smell sometimes offends me, and I went "uh-oh" LOL.
But yeah. Not worried about not liking Rafa's smell. For god's sakes we're so compatible I can smell him through my tv screen.Rich,
You and Kalil can have babies, then! Except one of you needs a uterus. I'll give you mine. Rather old, but never been used.
If my memory is correct, then if you don't like their smell, your DNA is too similar, and your children could be hideous freaks. The way it was explained to me was that it was another example of survival of the fittest.
I don't care if I don't like Rafa's smell. I don't want to bear his children, I want to f--k the hell out of him!
But getting back to Gilles, I still want to hang out with him. Bed head, bad smell, he'd still be a bunch of fun. I am dying to get on a scale with him. I still think I outweigh him.- johanneMarch 5, 2009 at 1:10 PM
>>If my memory is correct, then if you don't like their smell, your DNA is too similar, and your children could be hideous freaks.<<
Just to jump in on the smell thing, I've heard of this too. Saw a show about sexual attraction on the Discovery Channel a while back, and they were doing this experiment in Austria I believe, where women smelled the sweaty just-worked-out-in t-shirts of several different men, and then rated the smells in terms of how repulsed or attracted they were to it. Interestingly enough, one of the women was related to one of the men, and she was absolutely DISGUSTED when she smelled his shirt (not knowing who it belonged to, obviously). The scientists were then talking about how our sense of smell can be used to detect a relative (subconsciously)in order to ultimately avoid incest. Very primitive type stuff. Anyways, thought it was interesting and just wanted to share :)
P.S. Mmmmmm Rafasmell...definitely NOT related!! Yeah, that smell thing is totally true. I've heard and read about it lots of times already.
And johanne, as I recall, that experiment did indeed take place in Austria! We had a show about it, too.
I think smell is very important for (sexual) attraction. I remember having a male friend who was totally in love with me and also totally adorable boyfriend material, except for the fact that his smell (though it wasn't bad) didn't really attract me. We never got together.
On the other hand, my current real life crush (sorry Rafa :P) smells incredible to me, and his scent always lingers in my conscience even days after I've met him. *swoon*
Now back on topic: Gilles is soooo cute!!! Baby Pom!!!
And don't get me started on f*cking the hell out of Rafa. o_O
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Nov 2, 2010
Perry wins, Texas loses!
Nov 2, 2010
Todo la Raza con Perry.....guey
Nov 2, 2010
Bend over and grab your ankles.
Nov 2, 2010
People who worry about politics are a bunch of losers. All, I mean all politicians are crooks. All you who read this are losers. Enjoy life, don't worry about politics, you losers. Losers!!!!!! hahahahahahahahaha losers hahahahahahahahahahahahahah!!! !!!!!!!
Nov 2, 2010
there are issues in Texas that Rick Perry is familiar with and can resolve: Such as fighting corruption within the courts and innocent people wrongly sent to death row on no evidence and even having DNA clearing them. These problems take many terms to correct and are complicated. Perry has the knowledge and experience as governor about issues Texas needs to acknowledge and prioritize.
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Nov 2, 2010
Racist Pride, KKK pride, Nazi pride |
Nov 2, 2010
Perry don't like brownies, and he would deport you, even if you were born here, and you voted for him. |
Nov 2, 2010
Another term for crook Perry!
Wow, pople are stupider than I thought! (Yes, I made that word up, stupider)! You idiots will rue this day, having voted for more of the same,.. republican cronies! How stupid is the American public? WE just found out they're even dumber that you think! Apparently they like getting shafted, and rear ended! You bunch of gullible sorry idiots! |
Nov 2, 2010
Why you Dumbocrats even bother to show up is beyond me...
Nov 2, 2010
Perry is corruption and sitting on a monstrous budget crisis he and his party intentionally created to the tune of $21 billion dollars.
Texans lose in a big way with cheerleader Aggie Rick Perry who has no education relevant to public office. Texas has to deal with $10,ooo public paid for mansion . Rick Perry is bought and sold to the highest bidder. The ugly side of Texas got the votes for Perry. Totally ignorant voters who know nothing about what issues face Texans. |
Nov 2, 2010
Perry has stabilized Texas in a very volatile situation. He has managed to do that throughout his term. What has White done? |
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Nov 2, 2010
HA!!!! Look at all of the democraps here in El Paso county. If ever there was a reason for term limits.... |
Nov 2, 2010
the only loser here is you, obviously you don't care about politics cause you're not smart enough to understand them and are too lazy to take the time to research each party.. ignorant remarks like these just make you look bad and pathetic.. you're probably some young person who lives day by day not worrying about their future, only the present.. sad. go to school or something and do something productive with your life, get educated |
Nov 2, 2010
Perry brought on the mess as Bush did nationally.
Extremist insurgents voted for Perry this time around. |
Nov 2, 2010
Where does it say that just because your mexican You have to be a Democrat.
Whens the last time the Democrats have Ever did anything big for ELPaso. The only ones who have are Paul Foster, Hunt, Senator Drewhurst, and Governor Perry. All supported and helped to create the Texas Tech Medical Center, The Texas Tech Medical School, The New Utep Nursing School, The New UTEP Science and Engineering Lab, and The UTEP Larry Durham Athletic Facilities. And Yes They Are All Republicans. So Put Up or Shut Up !! |
Nov 2, 2010
Dear Texans:
Thank you for electing me to be again your Governor. I will continue to fight Washington to protect state rights, particularly the rights of the State of Texas. I will continue to fight for a secured border and protect Texans from the drug war in Mexico. I will continue to fight for better education and healthcare for our children. I will continue to oppose government-run healthcare. I will continue to push for fiscal responsibility in Austin. I will continue to push for a pro-business environment in Texas in order to growth the economy and create jobs. Again, thank you my fellow Texans. |
Nov 2, 2010
Good, but TX is scary, as they elected that marxist, ann richards. GEEEEEZ!!!!!!!!!!
And don't forget that loser, little bush, king of demolition 9/11. |
Nov 2, 2010
Im Mexican and Im Conservative. Accept it.
Just today these latinos won the votes for governor We now have a Latina Governor in New Mexico Susana Martinez (the first hispanic woman to be elected governor) And We have a Latino Governor in Florida (Marco Rubio) Guess what they are Both Proud Republicans. |
Nov 2, 2010
Well, the marxist dems glorify open borders so drugs, terrorists and everyday criminals can come here with arms wide open. |
Nov 2, 2010
oh wow governor, didn't know you were in el paso as your location indicates, thought maybe you would be in Austin during election time.. |
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