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Just a few words of
praise for Bullhide Belts. Incredible products for a
fair and reasonable price. I have purchased two in the
past and have today purchased a third. I expect these
belts to outlive me as, they are superior products. I
have shown these belt to Manuel here in Nashville and he
has commented on the superior quality of these belts.
For those who don't know, Manuel has designed clothing
and wardrobe for everyone from John Lennon and Keith
Richards to President Eisenhower, and every country
music star in Nashville. Hard to get a better
endorsement than that. I hope that one day Manuel will
have cause to do some custom work using Bullhide Belts.
-Dr. Tom
my pleasant surprise, the belt was in my mail box when I
got home. All I can say is WOW!
This is a belt and I mean a REAL belt. Hands down the
best belt I have owned in my life (44 yrs old). I
bought this for IDPA\full size 1911 (5" bull barrel) and
it carries my weapon and gear incredibly. Can't wait to
get out to the next match with it. The Desantis, will be
going back... I am glad I found you guys and I will be
spreading the word.
It was so
refreshing to find your site!! Being able to purchase
top quality American made goods now a days is very hard
to find. I received the large dress belt in brown, and
it is absolutely wonderful! I have shown and told some
of my co-workers about your quality products, and will
continue to pass the word along to friends and family. I
was so tired of buying belts that only last a year or
so, and I can tell very easily that this belt will last
20 to 30 years, and it looks fantastic as well. Bravo to
you at BullhideBelts.com!
-Don McFarland
Got my belt a
couple of weeks ago. I could not be happier!! Thank you
so much. You make a very high quality product!
-Eric Montgomery
WOW!! I received
my belt today and I'm just blown away. I've owned many a
belt in my 60 year's and a few came close to a couple
hundred dollars. The quality and craftsmanship of your
belt is without a doubt the best I've ever seen. BULLHIDE BELTS made in the U.S.A!!
If this Superbio belt lasts years of me
sweating, motorcycle riding in cold and heat, block
laying and other hard work, I will write again and let
you know. Given how many belts I have destroyed, your
belt will save me money in the long haul.
I received my
horsehide belt today. This belt is amazing. The
quality is great, the leather is supple, and it fits
exactly like my other daily belt did. All other sites
make a big deal about measuring the belt and sending in
those measurements. Bullhidebelts.com sizing was
perfect...literally, the hole I used on my old belt is
the middle whole on the new one, exactly. Amazing.
-Mike Stone
I bought a belt
from Bullhidebelts.com because I was tired of my belt
falling apart after maybe 2 months (if that). I am mid
twenties and wear baggy jeans and well a good belt is
hard to come by. I saw my friends brother who is a
police officer gearing up getting ready for work and
when I saw him putting on his belt it looked pretty
heavy duty. I asked to see it and well I knew it was
quality just by how much it weighed, and when I saw it
was one solid piece of leather not glued or stitched
together, I was sold. I can honestly say this is the
best belt I have ever owned and the only reason I would
buy another one is for a different color or style or
possibly a gift. This belt will last you a lifetime!
-J. Bollette
Just to complement you on the outstanding work you
produce. I have only the bullhide, the cobra skin, water
buffalo, elephant and crocodile.
-David Olson
I cannot say enough about Bullhide Belts. I have been
looking for quite a while for a good gun belt to support
the weight of my IWB holster on one side and extra mags
on the other side. I found your website and ordered a
1-1/4" belt. When I received it, it was too long (my
fault) and I called to get a return authorization.
Without hesitation I was given a return authorization,
returned the belt, and was sent the smaller size within
a week. I've been wearing my new belt for about a week
and I cannot get over the difference between this
quality belt and the department store belt I was using.
This belt is nearly 1/4" thick, this is a VERY high
quality belt and it supports the weight of anything I
carry on it which can at times be my Glock in an IWB
holster, extra mags, Leatherman tool, flashlight, cell
phone, and keys. I love it so much I am ordering
another one today with a different pattern. Thanks for
taking the time to make a quality product and for caring
about great customer service.
-C. Thomas
I just want to say, it is great to have a
leather belt that is actually leather, not some fake
stuff from China. This
is why I ordered my 2nd one. Regardless
of cost, because you get what you pay for. Besides,
being made in the USA makes it even better! Thank
you for the quality craftsmanship.
-George Fisher
Got my belt in today - PERFECT in every
way! Thanks. I may be getting some of these for gifts
and maybe another one for myself for dress wear. Thanks
for the great service and product.
I received
my belt very quickly. It is every bit the belt you
described. Your service & quality are excellent. Now I
want to buy another belt just because I like this one so
much (knowing full well this belt will outlast me!). I'm
certain that my brother will have to get one when he
sees mine. Thank you living up to the "Made in the USA"
standard is supposed to be.
-Michael Seal
I received my belt and holster and I can
say they are both freaking awesome. They will not be my
last and I will pass on the good word.
-David Ralstin
The gun belt I ordered came in
yesterday. I was very excited to see that the belt
lives up to the quality and sturdiness that you speak
of. The most exciting part was finding someone who
actually makes a belt for us larger waist men, and not
charge a fortune for it. Thank you for keeping the
prices of your belts in a range that I feel is pretty
affordable for anyone.
-D. Cox
Just wanted to let you folks know that I
like my new Bullhide belt so much, I just ordered
another for dress wear. Top quality stuff! This belt
will outlive me. I can't get over how thick and sturdy
it is. Compared to the department store stuff, you can
see the quality and workmanship put into it.
- Charlie Kline
I received both of my dress belts today
one black, with silver buckle & one brown with brass
buckle. I got the ones with the snaps to exchange to my
own buckles, when the mood strikes, quick & easy no
problems. The craftsmanship is perfect!
-Khalif Muhammad
Received the Bullhide Velcro belt on
Friday and have worn it a full day. Very comfortable
and exceptional quality, I'll probably never purchase an
off the rack belt again. Great product.
-Charles Bryant
I just want to let you know I received my
belts the other day and I was really impressed with the
quality and workmanship. I will be ordering again...
hopefully a smaller size... I am trying to loose a few
inches from my belly. Thanks again, From a new loyal
-John Trtek
Been wearing my Horse hide money belt for
three days now. Fits perfectly, already contoured to
me. Great look, well made and finished perfectly.
-Jim Nelms
I received my belt on Saturday and I love
it! I searched and searched for belts online and finally
found you guys. The belt really gives me a sense of
security when wearing my Ruger LC9. What a great
product, thanks for the great workmanship and delivery
as promised. I will definitely be recommending you to
anyone in need of a AWESOME belt for carry or not.
-Jim Norris
Team Bullhide Belts, thank you for the
first rate customer service and a special well done to
Eric for his excellent communication attributes. His
quick response to my queries regarding my order were
very much appreciated. My order arrived today, in time
for me to do a bit of a show and tell at my Harley
Owners' Group (HOG) Chapter meeting tomorrow. What great
workmanship and the ease to move around your website and
find what you are looking for is spot-on. Again, well
done and thank you!!!
-Howard Miller
Just received my belt, can't tell you how
happy I am. Absolutely the finest belt I've ever had. I
believe my search for the perfect gun belt for carry has
ended! Can't wait to place my next order!
-Kevin Longeway
I received my belt yesterday and am
extremely impressed with the quality! Never again will
I go anywhere else for a belt! I just want to say
-Brian Stine
After wearing one of your belts for a
while, I decided I had to try out the holster as well!
This has to be the most comfortable belt I have ever
worn. The quality and craftsmanship are impeccable. Keep
up the good work!
-Michael Jesse
This belt is the best I have ever held!
It looks great, feels stout, and even smells great.
Great job and thanks!
-Dustin D.
You guys are running a fantastic business
with a terrific product! I just got my black shark-skin
belt (anniversary present from my wife) and it's
amazing!! As long as you are in business, I know where
I'll be buying all my belts! And I've already ordered
another one from you guys. Your quality & craftsmanship
are well worth your prices. Customer for life,
-Jarrod Alberich
I got my bullhide leather belt last
Friday. I knew this belt was going to be amazing, and
it is even better then expected. It is very comfortable
and holds everything I need to carry at work. Two
co-workers are mostly likely going to order one for
themselves. It's so good I just placed another order for
the same belt in natural for everyday wear. Thanks to
everyone involved in your company for making my belts!
Great service, great product, great
experience all the way around and my waist as well! Very
-John Orman
Just wanted to let you know the belt
arrived the other day. Excellent work and quality, this
will truly work as a gun belt, don't even know why you
would want the extra stiffener? It's great just this
way. I will be a return customer.
Thank you for your top tier leather
belts. I just received my croc belt on Tuesday. In
addition I have your king cobra and grey elephant. All
fit exactly using your very simple method of sizing. So
I've added your belts to my bison belt. That I think
makes for a mighty fine collection to view and wear.
-David Olson
have received my order in full and could not be more
happy with each product. The belt is beautiful and every
bit as sturdy as advertised. I have advertised for you
among my fellow co-workers and several have expressed
interest. Your products are great and I hope you get
many more sales from my proud ownership.
-Alan England, Sergeant Major
This is the most expensive belt I have
ever bought sight unseen. This is also the best belt I
have ever owned. Just goes to prove the old adage: "you
get what you pay for". I am getting ready to order
another belt very soon.
-Sammy Miller
I just got my Bullhide belt today. I
LOVE IT! This is the best quality belt that I have ever
had. Thank you again for the wonderful craftsmanship
that you have instilled in making it. I am going to
order another belt soon. I had to go show it off to my
sister and brother-in-law. I will be back!
-T. Ennis
I received my elephant hide belt today,
Friday June 1st after ordering it on Monday, which was
Memorial Day. Amazing. Even more amazing is the belt. I
was worried about buying something off the internet that
I can't see in person or try it on to make sure it fits
properly. The quality exceeded expectations and fits
perfectly. It is comfortable and absolutely beautiful.
-Patrick Shields
received my mechanic's belt yesterday. I thought I would
let you know I am very pleased. Good quality and a
great look. If I need belts in the future I'll be
looking at Bullhide first.
-LeRoy Wilder
Got the belt and have been wearing it every day since it
arrived. It matched up to my boots great. I will be
wearing this one for years to come. Thanks for a great
product. Never spent this much for a belt but it will be
worth it.
-Tom Nelson
Just to let you know the belt I purchased
from you is great. My previous belt was a Bianchi. Let
me tell you night and day difference. I carry a 5.5
Redhawk and your belt handles it with ease, plus other
gear on the belt. I will sure tell others and show them
how good your belts are.
-Chris Singree
I just received 2 belts and a holster that I ordered
from your company. Ordered on Sunday and arrived on
Friday. Great service! I was hesitant to spend over $60
on a belt but I have to say that these are the best
belts I have seen at any price. Built like a tank, heavy
all-metal hardware and a nice finish. I can see these
lasting a lifetime. Worth every penny and not only will
I order more belts and holsters from your company, I am
taking the belt and holster around to show all of my
friends so expect some more orders from North Carolina.
-John Piper
I received my belt today. Just want to
let you know how absolutely pleased I am with it. The
quality and workmanship are excellent. I am glad I
found your site. Thanks again.
-R. Louis
I realize, after having ordered an
elephant hide gun belt from you, that I have found a
manufacture that believes in old fashioned quality- the
evidence is in the product. I will be ordering from you
again- probably another gun belt.
Just got my black western belt in today.
I bought one in rich brown a couple of weeks ago and was
so impressed that I decided to get another in black. The
HIGH QUALITY and FAST SHIPPING is what keeps me coming
back to Bullhide Belts. To order the belt, have it made
and shipped to my door within a week is OUTSTANDING
service. Thanks Bullhide Belts!
-Terry Northern
I just received my belt and I am
extremely happy with this purchase. It is everything
that I hoped it would be. I will be spreading the word
about your great business. And the shipping was
extremely quick as well.
-Mitch Harmon
I received my
belt on Monday and have been proudly wearing
it all week. This is the best leather belt I've ever
worn. Thanks for a great product made here in the U S A.
-David Hoadley
Got a plain edge smooth bullhide in
1.75". Carry a full size 1911 pistol on it and LOVE IT.
Just started trying the Velcro stitched edge one I got,
and I love it. Great craftsmanship, reasonable prices.
True American value!
-Ira Chandler
I received my belt today. Absolutely
perfect. Exactly what I wanted. Thank you very much.
-Jeremy Shear
GREAT BELTS!!! They look good and should
last forever.
-Bernard Kramer
Wow! I cannot believe it. This wonderful
company turned out to be way better than I ever hoped or
expected. After 7 long months waiting for an IWB
holster, I needed a belt. As most guys know, a regular
off the shelf dress or even work belt simply won't do. I
was left with the unhappy option of waiting another 7
mos. for a good gun belt or find another solution. I
found Bullhide Belts on the internet. After looking
through their huge selection, I finally narrowed it down
to a 1" stitched, rich brown belt. I got it in 3days -
amazing! And it's MADE IN USA by Americans. Love it.
-Bob B.
I just received the belt today. It is
absolutely GORGEOUS!! Thank you so much for doing such
AMERICAN quality workmanship. I will hopefully have some
friends who will order, also!
-Bob Barit
I just wanted to tell you how great your
belts are. I ordered 2 to use as gun belts and they are
great. I just ordered a 3rd today. These are built like
tanks, but still comfortable, I would highly recommend
them. Thanks for a great USA made product.
-Keith Barkhymer
I received my order Thurs and just wanted to tell
you how pleased I am with new belt. Very well made and
I'm sure I'll get a lot of wear out of it. Great job.
-Dave W.
I ordered an indestructible belt a few months ago and am
greatly satisfied, I work criminal investigations and
have been looking for the perfect gun belt and have
found it. I Love it!
-Juan L.
Received the belt today, it's better then
I expected. The last belts I purchased was Ernie Hill
years ago, yours are much better. Thanks, you made my
-Ed Woznica
WOW! What can I say, this is the best
gun belt I have ever owned. Craftsmanship is
outstanding. Holds my CCW without any sag what so
ever. I will be telling everyone I know about your
-Brian Johnson
I received my money belt today. If all
your products are like this be proud of what you do. You
will be getting orders from me in the future and I will
spread the word.
-William Phaneuf
received my belt last week. I was impressed with the
thickness and the flexibility of the top grain leather.
Also love the brass hook on this particular belt. Well
worth the money spent! Thank you for an affordable, high
quality leather product made in the USA by Americans!!
-Tim Dittmar
Just received my new belt, at age 65 I
have purchased many belts from some of the finest
holster makers in the country I have to say this is bar
none the finest belt I have ever had on.
-Gardner Jones
Received my belt yesterday and all I can
say is WOW!!! I will purchase additional belts in the
I ordered a size 44 Velcro bullhide belt
from you folks last week and after placing the order I
was kept informed as to the status of the belt from
receiving the order, making of it and shipping of it. I
got an email Saturday stating that it had been shipped
and received it Monday. The belt was beautiful and fit
perfectly. Quality is top notch. I wore it all day
Monday and carried a Springfield Armory Government 1911
.45 including 2 full magazines for the pistol on it all
day. This is the first belt that I have ever owned that
my pistol didn't sag on my hip or pull down my pants.
The Velcro belt stayed secured where I put it and with
no buckle I didn't get those buckle marks jabbing into
my very experienced belly if ya know what I mean. I will
be ordering another belt soon and will most definitely
recommend your belts to all my friends. Thank you for
making an American Belt and for a top Notch Product.
Hats off to all of you at Bullhide Belts.
-Charles Combs Jr.
I received my bullhide belt today and I
have to tell you this is the best belt I have ever
purchased!! The service was fast and I love the free
shipping! Your prices are not the cheapest but worth
every penny to me. I will recommend to all my friends.
-Greg W.
Hello, I just received a crocodile belt
and wanted to take a second to tell you how much I love
the belt. I have never seen anything like it. It is
simply gorgeous! Thanks!
-Larry Blasingame
I just received , my new belts yesterday
and I couldn't be any happier. I see why you take pride
in your products, and you should because you have a
first class product. Both workmanship and material.
Thank You very much and if I ever want another belt, I
will definitively buy for you again.
-Daniel Bowen
Thanks again for offering such great
products. I recently ordered another belt and one of the
new slide holsters. I already knew I would love the belt
and the holster is a great companion for it. The
holsters are top quality just like your other products
and I will be recommending them to my concealed carry
students, friends, and relatives.
-Lorne K.
I am very happy with the product. The
$40 Chinese belt I bought only lasted 1 year before
ripping. This $70 belt seems that it would last 10
times longer at less than twice the price. God bless
American workmanship.
-Mike Mansueto
I was looking for a good leather belt as
a gun belt and wanted to tell you after receiving my
belt several months ago it is perfect. The belt is thick
and sturdy just what I was looking for. I Love This
Belt, I have recommended your place ever since and plan
on getting more items because your products are of top
quality. Thank you and the people that make the belts
for a job well done and made in the USA.
-John Firanzi Jr.
We received this belt and it is the best
quality belt my husband has ever owned. The
craftsmanship is amazing. He is so excited. Thank you
so much for being American and we will support you as
you continue this great business!
-Leah Davis
I received my belt today and I am Very
Pleased. Thank you very much for a great product and
fast service.
I received my belt on time and I am
impressed with the workmanship. The belt works great
with my nylon .357 holster and Blackhawk SERPA holster
for my 1911. I liked the website. It was well
organized and easy to navigate. I
appreciate the Made in the USA product and will
certainly be a repeat customer.
-Mark Larsen
It is unbelievable how the belt sustains
my .45 ACP 1911 all day carry. First time I am not worry
of my holster showing. By far the best products in their
class. I will buy another for my US Marine son when he
returns from Afghanistan.
-Fernando Vargas
just wanted to let you know I just received my belt (my
second one from yours) today; and also wanted to say
thank you again for another beautiful and exceptional
quality belt. Also, I really love your roller buckle,
it's one of a kind buckle, truly unique.
-Nam Nguyen
I just received my order, a Natural
Double Prong Smooth Edge Bullhide Belt. I am very
impressed. I bought the belt for my .44 Magnum Ranch
Hand Pistol Holster. I put the two together and tried
them on, the belt held up the holster, loaded pistol,
and 20 rounds of ammunition securely and with no sag. I
have never run across a belt as well made as yours and
the fact that it is American built makes it even
better. Im looking forward to doing future business
with Yall.
-Will Rash
Just got your holster for large guns
today and I can't say how pleased I am. One holster for
at least ten different guns and a holster that is
tougher than nails and good looking to boot. Best value
on the internet for a gun holster that will do many
-Mike Scott
My belt arrived today and all I can say
is wow. Great quality and craftsmanship. I will
definitely be spreading the word and purchasing another
myself. Thanks for your help in the sizing department.
Great American product. I already know it is going to
be the best belt I have ever owned and I am 51. Beats
all the Mexican and Chinese crap that floods our
-Paul Olson
I received my order, great belt, quality
and craftsmanship are exceptional. I will be ordering
again. Thanks for making an American Product.
-Robert Matthews
Five days to receive the belts I ordered,
just as you promised. I
was very worried about ordering without being able to
see the quality of the belts/buckles, or how shiny the
dress belts were, but I took a chance and ordered two
belts ... A black stitched dress belt and a rich brown
basket weave dress belt. The
belts are better than expected! They
have a light satin sheen, which I believe is perfect for
dress and casual dress. They should also look good with
jeans, once I switch the dress buckle with one of my
jeans buckles. The
quality of the leather/buckles is excellent, and they
both look and feel much better than any of the leather
belts that I own. And,
they fit perfectly! You
can add me to your list of loyal customers. And
thanks for exceeding my expectations.
-Alan DiGrace
I received my Bull Hide 1-3/4 inch belt
today. I will soon be 70 years old and this is the FIRST
real belt that I have ever owned. This was my first time
to do business with this company and they filled my
order and shipped just like their advertisement states.
-Edward Briscoe
I wanted an epic belt to go with a new
buckle I purchased but all of the belts in the "Western"
store came from China. A quick search online lead me to
Bullhide Belts. I ordered a plain, unadorned black belt
in cowhide, 1-3/4 inch wide and 1/4 thick. When I
received it I was immediately impressed with quality. I
was able to order a belt exactly the way I wanted it and
couldn't be happier. I was skeptical about the sizing
recommendation (add 4 to the waist size of your pants)
but I followed the guidance and it is spot on. Perfect
fit. I measured my belt loops to make sure the extra
width would work. I didn't however count on the
additional thickness not fitting through the buckle. I
made it work nicely but worth considering. I now have an
epic belt that would double easily as a pistol belt. It
is that solid.
-Jean Primeau
I received the belt today. WOW! Appears
to be really great quality and should last as long as I
do, longer most likely. Thanks for going the extra mile
for me. I sure will keep your products in mind, whether
for myself or as a gift.
-George Marvin
Received the belt today. All I have to
say is, "Whoa" what a belt, I am seriously impressed.
And that's "No Bull".
-Thomas Davis
Got my belt today...didn't know I would
get the whole cow!! Thanks for the great belt. Look
forward to doing business again.
-Steve Davis
WOW! I am very pleased. This is the best
money I have spent in a long time. American made too.
-Benjamin Wood
Love doing business with a USA company.
-Henry Bonnstetter
I received my belt and I just want to say
I appreciate well built things. You have a customer for
life and I'm telling everyone I know where I got it.
-Robert Phenicie
I received my belt and all I have to say
is wow its unreal thank you!
-Charles Murr
I simply needed you to know that I love
my belts. Your quality is very good, the fit, dead on
and the look terrific. I've identified a number of other
belts I'd like to have but I must save up a bit before I
place another order.
-Spike Pearson
I received your basic bull hide dog collar last week and
both my dog and I love it--the suede lining extra I
ordered is soft and nowhere as bulky as some of the
other padded collars. This is an extremely well built,
quality collar, not to mention very handsome at a very
reasonable price for what you get. Also, the customer
service is excellent. Thanks for a great product!
-Jim Jenkins
Received my order. Very satisfied with
the product, in fact the belt is the finest belt I have
ever owned. Shipping was super fast. Will be ordering
again, next time I think I will give horse hide a try.
Thank You, keep up the good work.
-Don Moorehouse
I ordered the SuperBio Indestructable
Belt, and it arrived yesterday. Your sizing instructions
were correct. The belt fits perfectly. This is one
sturdy belt, and I am impressed with the quality. I'm
glad it looks like leather. I was a little skeptical
about whether it would look like plastic or leather.
I've bookmarked your website. I'll be shopping here
again for sure.
-Jamie Nunnery
belt arrived today and you are hearing from one very
pleased customer! The belt is absolutely beautiful and
bespeaks quality in material and craftsmanship. I feel
that I have received genuine value for my money! I will
be ordering again in the near future.
-Kevin Carr
I was needing a belt and looked for one
yesterday. While looking I thought about how they use to
make them when I was young. And I could not buy another
cheap foreign made worthless piece of garbage wont last
kind of belt. We have no other choice in most of
Americas stores these days as they have all sold us out
to lower wage's over seas competitors. I saw your ad and
love to help my own and from what I read, This is what I
have been looking for. I would rather pay more as this
is a good chunk of change for a belt but it may be the
only one I will ever have to buy again if your word is
true and I think it is. Thank you for your product and I
will try to help you if I can to drum you up some more
business. Just take care of your American workers.
-Rick Kelly
I recently purchased two belts from your
company, your service was brilliant , the belts have to
be seen to be believed. The quality is superb. I will
definitely recommend this product to all my friends.
Thank You.
-Roger Evans
Just received my belt, awesome product.
Its nice to see this kind of quality is still out there.
-Thomas Franks
I gave my husband two leather dress money
belts for Christmas. He loves them. They fit so
comfortably, look great and are exceptionally well made.
Thanks, Bullhide!
-Patricia Hamilton
I am very impressed with the construction
and craftsmanship of my belt. It just goes to show you
that the quality of products that are made in the U.S.A.
are far superior. I would definitely refer Bullhide
Belts to my family and friends.
-Mike Kominske
Just got back from the shot show &
received the belt. Fit is perfect and workmanship is
quality. I will purchase more in the future and
recommend to friends and family.
-Jim Mitchell
I just received my new belt today and I
had to email you and tell you that it is the finest belt
I've ever owned!!! It is built like tank and the fit is superb!
-William Curry
Thank you! This is the nicest belt I
have ever owned. It was custom-made in a day and
shipped extremely fast for free. I know this belt is
going to keep me happy for years. I plan to buy a
Bullhide belt for each of my children now.
-Matt Anderson
is the only belt I will ever wear as a holster belt
again. Made in the USA! I will be buying more soon!
-Ray Davenport
Belt received in good condition. Beautiful work! Very
comfortable and attractive!
-George Olive
I recently received my belt. This is the best belt I
have ever owned. The workmanship is excellent. I
purchased this belt to help support a holster for a full
sized handgun. This belt holds my holster close to my
body and does not sag our roll. I was apprehensive
spending the money for a belt, but it was worth it. I
will be ordering another one soon in brown.
-Tom Maryland
Wow, I open the box and pull the belt out
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Scabies is a contagious skin disease caused by mite. It attacks men, women and children and spreads by direct contact or sharing of clothes. The mites enter the skin and deposit eggs which on maturing produces itchy rash on the skin. Itching at night, rashes in fingers and sores on the skin are the symptoms of scabies. Usually the eggs will stay on the burrows of the skin for 20 days which is the incubation period.
Treatment for scabies can be obtained over the counter medicines. Creams which contain benzyl benzoate like ispemethrin is prescribed for this skin disease. The topical ointment should be applied on the infected part. Even when the other members of the family do not have symptoms, the cream should be applied, as a precautionary measure. Washing the under garments in hot water will prevent spreading. In severe cases, the doctor will ask you to take oral drugs for killing the mites inside the skin. These creams are very effective and should be rightly followed as prescribed by your doctor.
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I have just purchased a 120GB SSD with the intent of making it my boot drive. I'd like to keep it as lean as possible since, y'know, it's so small (Heaven help me). I've read Can I move my home folder in Mac OS X? and Moving Mac OS X user folders? which discourage moving the entire home dir to a data drive. Is it possible and less-dangerous to leave the home directory on the boot drive but move the big data directories to a slower drive and symlink to them?
I have the same thoughts with the /Applications directory, but maybe I should make that a separate question?


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Player of the GameSophomore Trevor Releford had one of his best games of the season with a game-high 19 points, three assists and four steals in 34 minutes. Fifteen of his points came in the second half to help provide some much needed energy to an offense that started to slow down after a quick start.
Releford got most of his points slashing to the basket for layups as he converted on seven his 10 attempts from the field in the win. One of those cuts to the goal helped stop an Oklahoma State 9-0 run as he converted on a layup, was fouled and made good on the second of his two 'and one' opportunities on the evening. He finished the evening with a career high efficiency rating of 24.
Play of the GameWith about five minutes to play, Oklahoma State made its final charge of the game to pull within nine points on a three-pointer. On the ensuing possession the Tide used up 32 seconds worth of the shot clock before Trevor Lacey stepped up and drained a long two-point shot in the face of the defense to run the Tide's lead back out to double digits and key a 13-5 UA run to end the game.
Turning Point of the GameThe first five minutes of the contest set the tone for the game as the Crimson Tide jumped out to a 16-2 lead and led by nine or more for the remainder of the game. During that five minute assault on the Cowboys, UA was 6-of-8 from the field and 3-of-4 from three-point range.
Stat of the GameThe BJCC turned out to be the perfect prescription for the Tide's recent shooting ills as UA converted on 57 percent of its shots from the field in the first half and a staggering 66.7 percent from the three-point arc in the half. The Tide finished with seven three-pointers, matching a season high.
"I've watched Alabama play and these freshman all shoot it with good form," ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla said during the game. "But the ball just hadn't been going. It's was going to be a matter of time before the shots started falling and it's so much about confidence."
While the hot shooting cooled slightly in the second half, the Tide still finished with an effective field goal percentage of 52.7 percent and average 1.07 points per weighted shot.
Top LineupUA used 12 different five-man units on the floor in the win over Oklahoma State with eight of them outscoring or playing OSU even. The starting five of Tony Mitchell, Levi Randolph, Trevor Lacey, Nick Jacobs and Trevor Releford was the most productive, outscoring OSU by 15 points during its time on the court.
Additional Game Notes- Tony Mitchell finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds for his fourth double-double of the season and the 11th of his career. He also added a season-high four blocks. His 16 points came on a career-high 20 shots.- Alabama's seven three-pointers matched a season high. The Tide came into the game with just 12 three pointers in its previous five games.- Oklahoma State became the eighth opponent this season that failed to score 60 points against the Tide. UA is 7-1 in those games.- OSU's 52 points were a season low. Of UA's 12 opponents, eight scored their season low against UA.- Additionally, the Cowboys shot 32.7 percent, their second lowest percentage of the season and are the seventh opponent to shoot less than 40 percent against UA.- Alabama scored 1.01 points per possession, its first game averaging a point or more per possession since the Dayton contest. UA has score a point or more per trip down the floor in nine of its 12 games. - Conversely, OSU averaged just 0.75 points per possession, the fourth lowest average by a UA opponent this season.- Alabama outscored OSU, 28-20, in the paint and has yet to be outscored in the paint this season.- Levi Randolph recorded a season-high five assists.- UA is 9-3 through its first 12 games for the first time under Anthony Grant and the first time since the 2008-09 season when UA started off 10-3. - Alabama improved to 4-3 all-time against OSU and 36-22 against current members of the Big 12.- The Tide improved to 45-21 in Birmingham and 29-8 in games at the BJCC.
Oklahoma State +/- ReportRandolph +23Lacey +16Mitchell +13Jacobs +12Engstrom +5Releford +3Cooper +1Hankerson -1Eblen -2


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So you have the co-ordinates $P_i = (x_i, y_i, z_i), \ \ i=1,2,3$ of the vertices and you want to find the angles of the triangle formed by $P_1, P_2, P_3$?
Let the angle at $P_1$ be $\theta_1$.
$\displaystyle \vec{a} = (x_3 -x_1, y_3 - y_1, z_3 - z_1)$
The we have that
$\displaystyle |\vec{a}| |\vec{b} | \cos \theta_1 = \vec{a} \cdot \vec{b}$
Where $|\vec{v}|$ is the length of $\vec{v}$ and $\cdot $ is the dot product.
Similarly, you can find the other angles.
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So, some of you guys may remember my post about the wedding day fist fight. I wish I knew how to link it..
Anyways, My step mom called me last night but I was already asleep. So, she left a voicemail.
"Hi! Its me... I wanted to talk to you about something very important. For Christmas this year, I want my gift to be everyone coming over and getting together for Christmas. Part of me really wants to apologize for your sister, but I know she has to fix this mess herself. She just doesnt know any better. I just really want everyone to be getting aong and together for the holidays. Please think about it. "
My answer.. Hell No. You really think that I will go over there after all of you guys got into a physical fist fight on my wedding day? Never mind that there hasnt been a real apology. ( I dont count my sisters "how dare you exclude me because I ruined your wedding day" an apology) but none of them even like each other. Apparently my step mom has learned nothing.
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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The man accused of wounding Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in a deadly shooting rampage has arrived for a hearing at federal court in Tucson.
KMSB-TV reports Jared Loughner arrived shortly before 8:30 a.m. in downtown Tucson to make his first court appearance since an angry outburst got him kicked out of a May competency hearing.
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May 26, 2011
Lake Geneva businessman and philanthropist Jim Drescher wanted to have Lake Lawn Resort up and running by now. He wanted the golf course lush and green, the marina prepped, the hotel open and ready for guests and at least some of the 300 employees who lost their jobs in winter, back to work.
But the $9.5 million deal to purchase the property took much longer than expected, and now Drescher and his ownership group are hurrying to ensure at least parts of the facility are open for Memorial Day weekend.
Late last week, Drescher finalized the deal with the banks and now his investment group owns the property. Drescher had hoped the deal would have been completed in April to provide time for preparations to open the popular and historical Delavan resort.
That didn't happen, but Drescher said he expects the golf course and marina to be open Friday. His goal is to open the resort by the end of June in time for the Fourth of July holiday.
"It has been a long journey and it is just good to get it done," Drescher said Monday afternoon, just days after the contract was signed last Thursday and deal closed on Friday. "This certainly tested everyone's patience."
In late March, there was a principal agreement by the banks to sell to Drescher. But, since then, other investors voiced interest in the property, delays continued because of permitting and Drescher checked to make sure all the items he paid for were part of the sale.
Drescher said the last few weeks which included another potential buyer of the property coming forward made the situation "very confusing."
According to news reports, Todd Wilkins expressed interest in purchasing the property. Drescher said Monday that Wilkins originally was part of his investment group, but they had a difference of opinion on how to operate the resort.
"He is a wonderful guy who is trying to do the right thing," Drescher said of Wilkins.
Drescher said he is unsure if Wilkins had the money, but he doesn't believe Wilkins' action changed the process for Drescher's cash purchase of the property.
"It added confusion," Drescher said. "But, that's what the free enterprise system is all about. If he would have been successful, I would have been just as hopeful for the resort to open and be successful."
Drescher said another situation that may have slowed the process was a late withdrawal by one of his investors. After some work, he replaced the investor with two new ones.
Now his focus is on preparing the grounds and the resort for opening. Drescher said the rooms are in good shape, but it's the amenities that will take some time to prepare. He said the work will be on the dining rooms and pool.
"If it was just a matter of renting the rooms out, we could do that right away, but people expect amenities when they come here," Drescher said.
The new owners have received help from personnel at Geneva National to prepare the golf course. Drescher said local contractors will be used for as much of the work at the resort as possible, which will include repairs and painting.
He admitted after walking the property all weekend long, it's going to be quite a job, which he described as "overwhelming."
"It's exciting, but a lot of work," Drescher said. "My goal is to make the resort a community asset again. It is the biggest asset the city of Delavan has."
On March 25, as many as 13 banks who are stakeholders in the foreclosed property, agreed in principal to sell Lake Lawn Resort to Drescher and his investors for $9.5 million. The agreement came on the heels of weeks of work by Drescher negotiating with bank officials, specifically Patrick Wright of Anchor Bank. For nearly a week prior to the accepted offer, communication between Wright and Drescher had broken down and Drescher admitted to the Delavan City Council on March 24, that his offer the next day would be his last.
Once the principal deal was complete, Delavan City Mayor Mel Nieuwenhuis and City Administrator Joe Salitros met with Drescher, Wright and attorney Dale Thorpe to make the official announcement at City Hall. The closing of the all cash transaction was expected to take place in the next 30 days.
The day after an agreement was made in principle, Drescher said he was pleased to get the deal done so the resort can be reopened and people can come back to work. The resort closed at the end of last year and about 300 people lost their jobs.
Throughout the process, Drescher has said helping the community and the resort get back on its feet by employing people was his main goal. He said this hasn't been about the money, it's about the jobs and the community. He has said his group of investors had raised about $12 million.
Drescher, who owns J.D. Development and runs the W.C. Food Pantry, will remain involved in opening and running of the facility.


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Your personal finance questions answered
July 23, 2014
Three Vanguard Certified Financial Planner™ professionals recently spent their lunch hour answering personal finance questions on Vanguard's Facebook page.
Here are a few edited highlights from Jane Simpson, Julie Edwards, and Kahlilah Dowe's conversation.
If you expect to need retirement money in about 3 years, why should you have any money in bond funds and at what duration?
Jane Simpson: It sounds like you're gearing up to retire soon—that's great news! I generally recommend that my clients have an appropriate ratio of all three major asset classes (stocks, bonds, and cash) in their portfolio at any given time. While some cash holdings may be necessary for immediate spending needs, the bulk of your portfolio should generally be divided between stocks and bonds. Bonds can mitigate some of the risks associated with stocks, providing income and stability during periods of market volatility. That being said, over the long term, stocks provide the best protection against inflation, so it's important to own both. You should periodically review and adjust your asset allocation to match your risk tolerance, time horizon, and goals. Here's a good article that discusses why investors should own various asset classes. Good luck!
If my company doesn't match at all, is it better to do a Roth on my own or still participate in my company's retirement plan?
Julie Edwards: Even without the employer match, a company retirement plan still offers a tax benefit now and tax-deferred growth. If you expect to be in a lower tax bracket in retirement, then the current tax break could be a better option. But if you expect to be in a higher tax bracket down the road in retirement, a Roth IRA can be a great option because there's no income tax on qualified withdrawals and no required minimum distribution. Because there's uncertainty about future tax rates, you may want to consider contributing to both types of accounts as a way to provide "tax diversification." Having both gives you flexibility when deciding where to withdraw money from your portfolio.
Where's the best place to put away 20 grand over the next 15 years? I will need it in 15 years.
Jane Simpson: Thanks for your question! You have a fairly long time horizon, so you can probably afford to take some amount of risk with your assets. To determine the "best place" to invest over the next 15 years, you'll have to figure out your risk tolerance, time horizon, and goals. Basically, the more risk you're willing to take with your money, the more aggressively you can invest it. We have some great tools on our website that can help you narrow down your choices. I'd start with this page. If you'd like to discuss your options, give us a call—we're here to help!
If I plan on retiring in the next 5–6 years, should I be at 80% stocks and 20% bonds?
Kahlilah Dowe: If you're retiring in 5–6 years and you plan to start spending from your portfolio at that time, allocating 80% to stocks may be too aggressive. For example, if the stock market goes down significantly when you need to take a withdrawal from your portfolio, you may be forced to sell more shares to get the income you need, which could decrease your potential for future growth. A more conservative mix of stocks and bonds, which will expose you to less risk, could help you focus on maintaining what you've already accumulated. This questionnaire can help you figure out an appropriate asset mix.
What's the best way to start saving when you're in your 30s? Mutual fund, Equity-Indexed Annuity (EIA), IRA?
Jane Simpson: If you're employed, I'd recommend that you start contributing to your employer-sponsored retirement plan. While the goal for any investor is to save as much as possible for retirement (Vanguard recommends saving at least 12%–15% of your compensation), if that's not possible, start by simply saving enough to get your employer's full match (if one is offered). Once you've maxed out your employer plan contributions, consider investing in a Roth IRA for tax diversification. To see if you're eligible to contribute to a Roth, check out this page. Once you've met your retirement savings goals, you could consider nonretirement accounts. Any of these account types—employer plans, IRAs, and taxable accounts—could potentially hold mutual funds. The earlier you start saving, the easier it will be to meet your long-term goals!
What's the best "estimator" for amount of funds needed in retirement for someone without a pension? I've heard $1.5 million or 8 times your current salary.
Julie Edwards: It's helpful to have an idea of what your expenses will be in retirement. Then consider what you'll receive from Social Security and any other income sources. We generally recommend saving as much as you can . . . at least 12%–15% of your salary while working. Once in retirement, a useful starting point is a withdrawal strategy of taking 4% or less from your portfolio each year (adjusted annually for inflation). For example, a $1.5 million portfolio could generate $60,000 in annual income (before taxes).
Why is there a 60-day wait when moving assets from fund to fund? Makes no sense to me. Why not a flat fee for extra transactions?
Jane Simpson: Our frequent-trading policy is designed to protect our long-term investors who aren't frequently moving money between funds—it helps to keep our costs low and prevents market-timing. If you need to make a trade into an account that's subject to the policy, you can send us a written transaction request.
A company I used to work for is offering an early distribution on a pension plan. I was thinking of rolling it over to Vanguard. I was wondering if I can change funds as economic times change?
Julie Edwards: First of all, as long as your pension plan allows for rollovers, you can roll it over into an IRA. Once the IRA is established, you can decide which securities you'd like to own. As you make this decision and other investment decisions going forward, consider your time horizon, goals, and risk tolerance as opposed to focusing on economic or short-term market movements. Good luck—let us know if we can help!
I max out my Roth IRA every year, but my employer doesn't offer a 401(k) plan. What else can I do besides contribute to my Roth to save for retirement? Should I look into ETFs in a brokerage account?
Jane Simpson: Good job maxing out your Roth IRA! Consider saving in an after-tax account—you could consider investing in mutual funds, including ETFs and/or individual stocks and bonds. While you'll pay some tax on an annual basis (on the dividends and capital gains that the funds generate), generally, you'll only pay tax on your gains when you sell the security—at a lower long-term capital gains tax rate. Adding an after-tax account to your portfolio will help to diversify your retirement savings.
- All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest.
- Be aware that fluctuations in the financial markets and other factors may cause declines in the value of your account. There is no guarantee that any particular asset allocation or mix of funds will meet your investment objectives or provide you with a given level of income.
- Bond funds are subject to the risk that an issuer will fail to make payments on time, and that bond prices will decline because of rising interest rates or negative perceptions of an issuer's ability to make payments.
- Withdrawals from a Roth IRA are tax free if you are over age 59½ and have held the account for at least five years; withdrawals taken prior to age 59½ or five years may be subject to ordinary income tax or a 10% federal penalty tax, or both.
- Vanguard ETF Shares are not redeemable with the issuing Fund other than in Creation Unit aggregations. Instead, investors must buy or sell Vanguard ETF Shares in the secondary market with the assistance of a stockbroker. In doing so, the investor may incur brokerage commissions and may pay more than net asset value when buying and receive less than net asset value when selling.


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The Section of Surgical Pathology staff provides overall diagnostic coverage for the frozen section service, in-house biopsy and surgical specimen service and outside and consultation cases. More than 40,000 inside surgical / biopsy cases and approximately 30,000 outside cases are handled each year.
Subspecialty diagnostic services are provided for all specimens with services: Breast, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Gynecology, Bone/Soft Tissue, Skin, Thoracic, Head and Neck and Neuropathology. Hematopathology is a separate department, but also with subspecialty coverage.
The frozen section suite is a laboratory situated adjacent to the operating rooms. Surgical Pathology provides rapid frozen section diagnosis for surgeries performed in the operating room or in the outpatient clinics. A staff pathologist and three fellows are present from 7:00 a.m. until the last surgery requiring frozen sections is completed. In addition, some frozen section specimens, such as hematopathology, bone pathology and neuropathology, are handled by their respective expert staff.
About one hundred frozen sections are performed daily. Approximately 150 cases (360 specimen) are accessioned daily. When requested, tissue is harvested for research purposes, and this is expected to increase markedly with initiation of institutional tissue banking. These research cases are collected, many under sterile conditions, at the time of dissection.
The final surgical pathology materials are reviewed initially by the fellow who later brings the case to the staff pathologist for completion. In order to expedite the diagnosis, biopsies are evaluated within 24 hours by the staff and fellow together.
The Autopsy Service serves multiple important functions. In addition to routine autopsy reports, this section provides sources of material for many research activities, including retrospective studies of various diseases, case reports, comparative tissue studies and studies of various physiologic functions related to malignant disease. The service provides tissue for virologic, biochemical, molecular and electron microscopic studies.
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Once upon a time when I first came to work on Wall Street a young colleague of mine liked to flirt, no more, with the PAs. One day he asked me to come out after work for a drink with a couple of them, instead of going home. I didn't go and half jokingly said that if I was going to have to lie, it'd better be for something worthwhile. He went without me, and a couple of hours later when he hadn't come home his significant other called me at home to ask me where he was. I said I didn't know. She said he'd told her he was going out with me. I said that wasn't the case. Etc etc. In the end, it was me she didn't talk to for a while.
I am reminded of this because I missed all the hubbub involving Anthony Weiner while I was in Europe, and have now been catching up. The most astonishing thing is the apparent discrepancy between the risk and reward of Weiner's actions. His expected Sharpe ratio had a very low numerator of reward for a very big volatiity.
It looks to the outside world like he messed up a political career and perhaps his marriage for the sake of a few cheap thrills. Either he needed those cheap thrills really really badly, or else he has a very poor sense of risk.
I suspect he needed them really badly, in which case they weren't cheap at all.


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— RFE/RL's Khadija Ismayilova questioned by government.
— Wall Street Journal notes that Congress recently allocated $25.5 million for internet anti-censorship efforts to the Broadcasting Board of Governors.
— The Channel publishes an interview with MBN President Brian Conniff on Alhurra's 10th anniversary (pg 62), as well as an interview with RFE/RL President Kevin Klose (pg 56).
In the foreign-language press:
— Al Youm Al Sabe'a (Egyptian news site), Akhbarak, Shorouk News, Addustor and Al Mashhad cited statements aired on Radio Sawa from the Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns regarding the U.S. relationship with Arab countries in the Persian Gulf and the ongoing diplomatic efforts with Iran.


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By Liane Praza-Oracle on May 16, 2006
Thanks to a very kind invitation from the conference organizers, I'm at SANE 2006 and finished up a half-day SMF tutorial earlier today. The room was pretty full, and there were plenty of good questions to keep me on my toes. I promised to post the slides on my blog, so here they are. The conference provided Certificates of Completion for anyone who stayed in my session until the end, so I'd also like to present an honorary and virtual Certificate of Completion for David Bustos and Bob Netherton, from whom I borrowed some of the slide material. :)
As this is my first time in the Netherlands, it seems necessary to include a tourist snapshot. There's a lovely old church (indeed, Oude Kerk) visible out my window; no reference to Vermeer was originally intended, but given that he's interred at Delft's Oude Kerk perhaps it was inevitable (though inappropriate for such a poorly lit photograph). The charming half-hourly bells would be more so if they weren't conspiring with my current state of jet lag to limit sleep to nap-length increments.


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Huskies Earn Degrees in 24 Different Majors from Five Colleges
Huskies Finish the Fall Semester with a Cumulative 3.14 Mark
NIU earned its most ever women's soccer Academic All-MAC selections.
Head Coach John Ross and goalkeeper Amy Carr talk about the Huskies fall camp and look ahead to their exhibition match with Valparaiso Friday August 16 versus Valparaiso.
2013 SEASON: Took to the field three times during the fall ... Totaled 78 minutes played ... Saw action against Eastern Illinois (Aug. 25), South Dakota State (Sept. 8), and Toledo (Oct. 31)
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The recent weather around the nation has really been torturous for most of you this winter season, and as you protect yourself from the elements, it is important to also do so for your pets. As a responsible pet owner, you want to do what is best for your animal even though many pets are harmed each winter due to the harsh temperatures. Just as you feel the chill, so does your pet, despite its furry coat. You can find protective gear for your pet at your local Rockford-area Petsmart or Petco as listed below or one closest to your home, such as coats, sweaters, boots, blankets, warm beds and pet-safe salt to get through the winter.
The best way to protect your pet is to keep it indoors throughout the winter, only allowing a dog outside for short periods to relieve itself. Even with a heavy, furry coat, your pet also has tender paws, ears and other body areas that are very sensititve and vulnerable to cold temperatures. Those areas are highly prone to frostbite and can happen in just a matter of moments when temps are frigid.
If you do have an animal that prefers the great outdoors, take further steps to provide some type of protection when it chooses to retreat. There should always be some type of shelter available with waterproof cushioning that can protect the animal from wind, rain and snow. A proper shelter will provide warmth in a dry environment away from drafts. Ensure the shelterd area is off the ground, has dry bedding and is insulated or heated. You may also provide blankets but may need to change them out frequently if they get damp. The best scenario is to bring the pet indoors, at least temporarily when windchills plumet below zero.
Animals do not have the common sense to come in when cold. You have to use your own judgement and remember to consider wind chill temperatures when allowing your pet outdoors. Pets that love to play in the snow should be monitored, depending on how frigid the temperatures are. If you cannot bear to be outside with your dog, the pet should not remain outside as well. When bringing your pet inside, be sure to remove all ice and snow from the paws immediately. Do the same whenever going for a walk. Not all people provide petsafe salt on their walks which can be harmful for your pet's paws, so wipe them dry when returning home.
Many dogs fall into lakes and standing water because it appears solid; keep your animal on a leash and do not allow it to walk on a frozen lake, pond or river. Despite how frozen things may appear, there are always weak areas that could be fatal for your pet and yourself.
Whether you are a cat owner or not, be aware of the outdoor pets that like to hide under a car to find some type of warmth and shelter. When getting into your vehicle, make a lot of noise and honk the horn before starting the engine which could harm an unsuspecting stowaway. If you do have a cat that is both an indoor and outdoor pet, keep it inside during harsh weather. You may have to seclude it to a special room with litter box, food, water and toys; much better than the alternative in freezing weather.
You can be the judge when it comes to providing your dog protection in winter with coats, sweaters and boots. Most dogs have difficulty wearing boots, something to get them used to as a very young animal. Smaller dogs and those with a minimal coat can benefit greatly from a warm sweater or coat before going outside. Do what you think is right in protecting your pets during the winter season.
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They discuss ideas over dinner and bottles of High West spirits to come up with a theme and some ideas.
"We all have our strengths," Moffitt said during a roundtable interview with The Park Record. "Paul directs and he works well with people. Tom shoulders a lot of the writing and brings a depth of knowledge of Park City that none of us have. Rick does the video and I do a lot of the songs. There is a lot of respect and trust within this group."
That's one of the reasons why Park City Follies has continued after all these years.
The annual theatrical lampoon of all things Park City will open its 14th installation, "Epic Follies," at the Egyptian Theatre on Friday, April 4. Additional dates are Saturday and Sunday, April 5 and 6, and Wednesday through Saturday, April 9 through 12. The money raised through ticket sales will benefit the Egyptian Theatre.
One of the things that makes the show unique is all who are involved, including the creative team, are volunteers.
"It is a labor of love," Moffitt said. "I can't say how many hours that we've put into it, because it's a lot."
This year, the team recruited retired Park City School District reading specialist Paula Botkin to help with props.
"She's the one who will bring the ray guns and the bombs," Moffitt said with a grin. "She's the sweetest and nicest person I've ever met, but when she called me on the phone the other day, she asked, 'What would kill the most people?'"
Shelle Jennings will return as the music director and is looked on by the team as the consummate professional.
"If something starts to go bad, she'll play some music that will cover things up and the audience will think it's part of the show," Clyde said.
The cast, as always, is comprised of local actors who do and don't have professional theater training.
One of the actresses, Stephanie Bass, a former Follies regular who lived in Chicago for the past couple of years, drove back to Park City to be in the show.
"I emailed her as almost a joke and asked if she wanted to be in the show this year and I got an instant text reply that said, 'Sure! When is it?'" Tan said. "She is giving us 110-percent and is having a blast."
Tan, who has directed the show since 2005, said it's a bit like herding cats, but such an enjoyable process.
"You've got to take people of varying abilities and get the most out of them," he explained. "Some walk in nine-tenths of the way there and you have to bring them a tiny bit further and some are way ahead of where you thought they were."
That's the real challenge, Tan said.
"Working on other plays, you have people whose experiences and talents are similar, but here we have talent that runs across the board," he said. "So knowing the cast is king."
"What Paul isn't saying is that he has a manner of working with people that makes it fun," Clyde praised. "For years, at the early stages, the theatre lent us professional directors, who, generally speaking, made it clear the first night of rehearsals that we were dirt and weren't happy to be there. And people would go home crushed and miserable.
"Paul, rather than screaming at someone for not getting a character, will take them aside and makes little suggestions," Clyde said. "Since he's started directing, rehearsals have been a joy."
Another Follies element that has grown over the years is the role of multimedia.
"We make videos to include people who want to be in the Follies, but don't have time in their schedule to rehearse six hours a night," Tan said. "So we'll go to them and do a shoot."
Klein is the one who usually helms these sessions, but relies on the other three to give him some feedback.
He recently wrapped a shoot at St. Luke's Episcopal Church that will be a nod to same-sex marriages.
"I shot it a couple of Sundays ago and Terry pointed out a few things," Klein said. "I spent the better part of the day putting it together and then had the others look at it and tear it apart. Then I went back and redid things."
Moffitt was not only happy with the final edit, but was also blown away at the cooperation provided by the church and its reverend Charles Robinson.
"He was thrilled to be part of it," Moffitt said. "We shot it after the regular Sunday service and the congregation stayed to be a part of the shoot.
"There was so much support and it was like an actual wedding ceremony," she said. "I can't tell you how much we appreciated their help."
Before video was fully introduced to Follies back in 2005, the multimedia aspect looked something like a PowerPoint presentation, Clyde said.
"We would have great slides that were Photoshopped wonderfully by Duke Speer," he said. "We literally had his laptop set up on rickety stools and plugged into a projector and had to be careful not to tip it over."
For audio, Duke would hold a microphone against the computer's speaker.
"We did that for the first five or six years," Clyde said.
One year, during the middle of a Saturday-night show, the laptop began to reboot and update its software.
"The whole show came to a standstill," Moffitt said, laughing.
"The plot was a trip to Branson, Missouri, that was inspired by the announcement that a Branson-styled film studio would be built at Quinn's Junction," Clyde explained. "The scene was supposed to be the resurrection of Donny & Marie Osmond, and we had all these images leading up to the grand climax about the Donny & Marie Theatre."
At 9:25 p.m. the computer began to search for its software update.
"All the audience could see on the screen were the words 'Looking for Software,'" Clyde said. "No one could restart it or shut it down, and the whole plot depended on those next few images."
In the meanwhile, original Follies creator Meeche White was backstage telling Clyde to do something.
"I grabbed an easel that was backstage and took out some paper and a magic marker and drew the next five scenes using stick figures," Clyde laughed. "At least the audience thought it was funny."
Now the Follies can uses the Egyptian Theatre's $8,000 Sundance digital projector.
"Times have changed, but the bottom line is that regardless of all these technological advances, the DNA of the show is still locals and volunteers giving their time and loving it," Tan said. "That's something that we stick really close to."
The Park City Follies will present "An Epic Follies" at the Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main St., on Thursday through Sunday, April 4 through April 6, and Wednesday through Saturday, April 9 through 12. Showtimes are 8 p.m. for all except April 6, which will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets range from $29 to $45 and are available by calling 435-649-9371 or by visiting www.parkcityshows.com.


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Accompanying each team's Top 10 per Baseball America is a chat for subscribers only. As such, I have to paraphrase and condense, which I've done per prospect, per ranking. I've then cherry-picked some names that came up in the chat. If it's in brackets, those are my clarifications or amplifications. Otherwise, you're looking at the opinions of Aaron Fitt.
1.) Bryce Harper — Has an abundance of confidence, but no different than A-Rod, Bonds, or Kobe Bryant. Harper will see the majors in 2012, but his odds of making the Opening Day roster are low.
2.) Anthony Rendon — Could be moved to 2B, but 3B is probably his best position, given his injury history [ankles, not shoulder]. Conversion unlikely to take long, so Nats can afford to wait.
3.) Brad Peacock — 2011 not a fluke, and of the pitchers discussed, the most likely to achieve his ceiling, though others have a higher ceiling.
4.) A.J. Cole — Mostly discussed in passing, but said to have second-highest ceiling among the five pitchers in the Top 10
5.) Brian Goodwin — Said to have worked on incorporating his trunk into his swing during instrux, and was likened to Garrett Anderson, though with less power [and presumably, more speed]
6.) Alex Meyer — High ceiling [well, he is 6'9″ *rimshot!*] but the least likely to realize it, given the usual concerns for power-forward-sized pitchers [Andrew Brackman comparison made].
7.) Matt Purke — Like Cole, mostly discussed in comparison to the others, but characterized his signing as a "high upside gamble."
8.) Sammy Solis — Said to have the lowest ceiling, but second-best chance of achieving it. [Bear in mind that "ceiling" for all these guys is top-line starter.]
9.) Derek Norris — His combination of pitch recognition, power, and discipline is his greatest asset, but it now appears that his path has been blocked and a trade could be in his future.
10.) Steve Lombardozzi — Bullishly characterized as potential everyday 2B that will hit in the .280-.310 range, draw some walks, steal a few bases, get lauded a la David Eckstein.
Destin Hood — Third-best OF prospect but a left-field only guy [*ahem*]
Tyler Moore — Plus-plus power, but lacks Marrero's ability to hit for average and draw walks.
Chris Marrero — Plus power potential, but now it's doubtful he'll be more than a fringy regular or right-handed platoon player.
Tommy Milone — Back-end starter that makes the most out of superior control and a plus changeup — plenty of lefties with his profile that have succeeded with that stuff in that role.
Michael Taylor — Upside of and similar to Mike Cameron or Devon White.
Matt Skole — Outside the Nats Top 20, needs to step it up defensively to stick at 3B, but has good plate discipline.
Robbie Ray — Has fallen down the ladder in terms of projection, now a #4 starter.
Matt Grace — Likely to return to the 'pen eventually.
Danny Rosenbaum — Like Milone, knows how to work a batter, but unlike Milone lacks a plus pitch. Probably a middle relief candidate.
Manny Rodriguez — Intriguing upside with a decent fastball, strong frame, and is beginning to get a good feel for his curve and change.
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Normally I'd be all over this, but with the Ramos situation ongoing its hard to think about baseball stuff. Thanks for posting this, Sue, and I'll be glad when Ramos is safely back in the fold and we can start caring about baseball again.
Wait…why have the projections for Robbie Ray dropped so much? I thought he just struggled because he pitched significantly more the past year than previous years.
Sure hope Ramos returns safely. Ironic the chat contained a comment the Norris is blocked.
Well, I don't agree with Fitt that Norris is blocked. I think the perfectly fits the backup catcher, alternate outfielder, and perhaps DH role. In other words he could be Ramos backup in 2012 if they trade Flores.
Given the obvious return of Wilson Ramos safe and unharmed.
FYI, the BA transactions report through Nov. 7 is up.


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TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed left-winger Mason Raymond to a one-year deal.
Raymond, who went to training camp on a professional tryout agreement citing the "opportunity" available, will reportedly make US$1 million.
"Based on Mason's play in the pre-season, we feel he fits in well with our group and will have a significant role on our team," general manager Dave Nonis said in a statement. "We agreed to terms over the weekend and look forward to him making a strong contribution this season."
The 28-year old is likely to slide in on the Leafs' third line. He had 10 goals and 12 assists in 46 games last season for the Vancouver Canucks.
Nonis said over the weekend that his familiarity with Raymond paled in comparison to how coach Randy Carlyle saw the winger fitting in. After strong showings in exhibition camps and practices, he has a roster spot locked up.
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CCCC track gets three seconds
MANHATTAN — Cloud County Community College had three competitors record second-place finishes in the Ward Haylett Invitational track and field meet hosted by Kansas State University on Saturday.
Ronnin Oquin ran 55.00 to place second in the 400-meter hurdles.
Dakota Webber finished second in the discus with a throw of 160-11. He was also sixth in the hammer throw with a toss of 143-4.
Dwight Davidson threw 184-8 to place second in the javelin.
Cloud County's David Hall was fourth in the high jump by clearing 6-5 1/2.
Josh Charles ran 49.14 to finish fifth in the 400-meter dash. Shilo Goracke was seventh in 50.03 and Desi Thomas was eighth in 50.89.
The Cloud County women had Chioma Agwunobi finish fourth in the 400 dash in 55.77.
Brenda Barnett placed seventh in the 400 hurdles in 1:04.34.
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Particularly in processing blends, the first steps prior to grinding are imperative for determining the quality of the final product. Primarily, the process of segregation must be prevented. With green and roasted coffee blends, segregation means an undesirable change of the defined mixing proportion. With coffee that has already been ground, segregation brings about a change in the desired grain spectrum. This means that the different plant components have to actively prevent segregation throughout the whole manufacturing process of single-serve coffee. This is the only way of ensuring that the originally desired blend that is produced actually ends up in the pod or capsule. Thanks to the high degree of automation, the influence of the operator, whose responsibility is focused more on monitoring quality, is minimized as far as possible. When coffee segregates during roasting, grinding or one of the conveyor paths, this has a major influence on the sensory perception of individual cups because of the small portions. Moreover, a basic prerequisite for a sensorial and qualitative first class single-serve product is, as is the case with all other forms of processing, a good green coffee. Its advantage lies in its low percentage of bad beans or beans afflicted by diseases or bugs. Particularly in this segment, bad beans have a considerable impact on the taste of individual portions.
Consistent Roasting Results in spite of Variable Quality
For consistent roasting results, the quality of the green coffee should not vary too strongly between batches. As coffee is a natural product, the same sort from the same plantation does not always mean the same quality. In order to offset the differences triggered by external factors such as moisture or ambient temperature, Probat has developed a technology called reflexion roasting (Reflex Automatic). This function controls the heat flow within the coffee bean during the development of the beans' temperature. It thus reacts to the fluctuating green coffee qualities during roasting. Particularly producers of highly sensitive coffee products such as single-serve, stand to benefit from this technology. Reflex Automatic identifies the difference between the actual and the set temperature curve. Based on this, the function automatically adjusts the amount and the temperature of air and thus reproduces the desired product temperature curve. Despite fluctuating green coffee qualities and external conditions, the function thus contributes to the production of qualitative and sensor-consistent coffees.
On the way from the roaster to the grinder, pneumatic or mechanical conveyor systems prevent segregation of the beans if the mix has been produced prior to roasting (blending before toasting) or prior to grinding (blending before grinding).
Ground Coffee: Automatic Monitoring of Grain Spectrum
At the very latest step, segregation must be prevented after grinding to ultimately get the same amount of coffee in all individual portions. Even if you are not processing a blend, you have to conserve the desired grain spectrum after grinding. Every single-serve system has its characteristic and predefined grain spectrum. Thus, the grinding process has to produce exactly the ratio of fine, medium and coarse that has been defined and optimized for the specific preparation system. If not, you would recurrently produce divergent results. Based on extensive tests and data collection, Probat's research and development department has developed the system of inline grain measurement to continually control the grain spectrum and thus decisively contribute to quality assurance.
It identifies variations in the grinding process induced by abrasion and wear of the grinding rolls and warns the operator and adjusts the rolls to automatically react to the variations. In contrast to the standard sampling at regular intervals, the system monitors grain size continually and directly. The ground product passes through a particle-measuring sensor mounted at the outlet of the roll mill.
A product sample is sucked from the ground coffee stream, diluted/aerated and channeled past an optical measuring device. Using a laser beam, this measures the particles' speed and flying time. The system compares the measured data with a maximum and minimum threshold value. If the sample moves beyond these values, the system alarms the operator who can then manually intervene. Computer-controlled grinders automatically adjust the grinding gap based on the data collected. After completing the data measurement, the system returns the product sample to production.
A consistent grain spectrum is the decisive criteria for the ensuing conveyance of the ground coffee. As only a small amount of ground coffee can be put into each single portion it is particularly important to have a consistent distribution of grain sizes. Therefore, preventing segregation into individual groups is crucial - the different grain sizes could group together into large, medium and small. A suction-impulse conveyor with the help of a conveying gas prevents segregation through a suction-impulse conveyance. The conveying gas has residual oxygen content of less than 1% and ensures an aroma-friendly product conveyance to the storage area.
Silos Ensure Consistent Results
Although silos play a small role during coffee processing, they play a major role for quality assurance and an optimal production flow. The system prevents segregation during the separating process between conveyance and ground coffee storage. The coffee is separated evenly without air movements whirling up fine particles and without causing zoning. The subsequent storage in the silo depends on the final product and the concomitantly planned dwelling or degassing time. Certain capsule systems are filled with a certain degree of excess pressure - in this case no complete degassing of the coffee takes place prior to packaging. Other systems, however, require completely degassed coffee, as it would otherwise bloat the package. Gastight silos with integrated sockets for degassing and pressure equalization provide for a targeted handling of ground coffee degassing.
The constructive design of Probat's silos is especially adapted to the characteristics of ground coffee. Together with a non-stick coating this prevents effects such as ground coffee deposits and kernel flow. The extraction method using a rocking bottom provides for a consistent extraction height of the ground coffee. In this way, consistently unvarying product gets to the individual single-serve portions according to the first-in/first-out principle. The last prerequisite for reproducible quality in the production process is the packaging machine, which transports the right amount of coffee into the pod or the capsule.
Controls for a Flexible and Lean Production
Reproducibility and minimized operator influence: These requirements are the benchmarks for an automated and efficient production of high quality single-serve coffees. A smooth production flow is particularly important when using capsules: As the producer fills these with a certain excess pressure, the time of packaging has to be precisely planned and carried out with regard to ground coffee degassing. In addition, the plant has to be flexible in terms of batch sizes and product change in order to be able to react to the requirements of demand, production and logistics. The plant control Pilot Plant Professional functions as an order-related data management system and provides this flexibility in combination with the roaster and the other components: It is able to process the different data as well as support production planning and thus provides for lean production processes.
Especially with regard to single-serve, "lean production" plays a decisive role. This means that the control is ideally suited for this application. Moreover, it can communicate with overarching ERP systems ("enterprise resource planning"). This ensures an ideal interplay of those departments involved in production and thus makes ideal use of production resources. And reduction of stock and "production on demand" are effective, quickly repaying cost-cutters. Good coffee alone is not a guarantee for a high quality single-serve product und neither is good plant technology. What is important is the perfect interplay of all of these factors in combination with the know-how of the roasting operation.
Thomas Koziorowski, is director research & development for Probat.
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