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Prospects Will Break Your Heart
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 10 Prospects
State of the Farm: "Little darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting. Little darling, it seems like years since it's been clear. Here comes the sun. Here comes the sun, and I say it's all right."
The Top Ten
1. Gerrit Cole
What Happened in 2012: Making his professional debut, Cole climbed three levels, finishing the season in Triple-A and putting himself in a position to reach the majors early in the 2013 season.
Strengths: Elite arm strength; classic power profile; clean/athletic delivery; good mechanics; fastball has elite velocity; works mid-upper 90s; touches triple-digits; explosive offering; slider is easy 7; shows big velocity (upper-80s) and sharp, late tilt; changeup flashes 7 and works easy plus; good deception from fastball; late action to the arm-side; top-of-the-rotation stuff/major-league body; competitor.
Weaknesses: Command can get loose; grades in the fringe-average range at present; loses fastball movement up in the zone; tendency to cast changeup with slower arm speed; has yet to dominate despite three well above-average offerings.
Overall Future Potential: High 7; no. 1 starter at the major-league level
Explanation of Risk: Moderate risk; sound mechanical profile and major-league ready; still needs refinement to reach extreme ceiling.
Fantasy Future: Could develop into premier starter; 20-game winner; perennial Cy Young award candidate.
The Year Ahead: Cole is ready for the ultimate test, and his arsenal is more than robust enough for success right out of the gate. His command needs to be refined, as does his changeup and arsenal utility (sequence), but not many arms in baseball can brag on three well above-average offerings and a prototypical body used to deliver that arsenal. Adjustment is the name of the game in the big leagues, as high-level hitters can hit high-level pitching, so Cole will need to learn to pitch with touch as well as torch. The total package could be elite, the rare no. 1 starter that every team in baseball covets, yet only a few are lucky enough to control.
Major league ETA: 2013
2. Jameson Taillon
What Happened in 2012: Progressing slowly and steadily on his path to the big leagues, Taillon logged 142 innings in 2012, spending the bulk of the season in the Florida State League, where development took priority over dominance.
Strengths: Big, strong frame; long arms/leverage; fastball works in plus-plus velocity range; shows good movement to the arm-side; impact pitch; curveball is major-league-quality out-pitch; thrown with velocity and two-plane break; thrown for chase and for strikes; pitches with purpose; attacks in the zone
Weaknesses: Changeup is behind rest of arsenal; can get too firm; lacks feel/gets deliberate in delivery; lacks plus projection; throws strikes, but overall command is fringe at present; arm action shows some length; needs to finish with more consistency/work lower in the zone to take advantage of height/plane.
Overall Future Potential: 7; high-end no. 2 starter
Explanation of Risk: Moderate risk; good mechanical profile; no injury red flags; already reached Double-A level.
Fantasy Future: Classic power pitcher profile, with two plus-plus offerings and a body built for a heavy workload. His floor is an innings-eater, with a ceiling of a high-end no. 2 starter of a championship-level team.
The Year Ahead: Taillon has only three Double-A starts under his belt, but he was flat-out nasty in those starts, and he looks to continue that success in 2013. The changeup can play, but has a lot of room to improve, and the delivery has some rough edges to iron out, but Taillon's plus-plus fastball/curveball combo should push him to the majors by the end of the season. He might not have Cole's ultimate upside, but there are some industry sources that still prefer Taillon to Cole.
Major league ETA: 2013
Position: CF
What Happened in 2012: Polanco went from a raw complex league player to a legit full-season league prospect in short order, hitting for average and power in the Sally League while showing the necessary defensive skills to stay up the middle.
Strengths: Plus athlete; physical projection; hit tool shows above-average potential; very good bat speed; rhythm hitter; shows impressive bat control; mature approach; makes loud contact, shows good present pop, and can use the entire field; solid defensive profile in center field; plus run/range; arm plays as solid-average; projects to stay at position at maturity; good bloodlines and makeup.
Weaknesses: Swing can take slow path into the zone; can load hands beyond back foot; needs to stay short and quick to the ball; some concerns about coverage of inner-half/susceptibility to velocity; power potential is subject of debate; shows swing characteristics for power, but sources put future utility grade in the below-average range (4); conscious power approach could open holes against better pitching; still raw with reads/routes in center.
Overall Future Potential: 6; first-division player
Explanation of Risk: High risk; wide gap between present/future; limited experience against quality competition.
Fantasy Future: Projects to stay up the middle, with enough bat to hit for average and show good secondary skills for the position; has the speed to steal some bases and the raw pop for extra-base hits. Could be high-end player for position.
The Year Ahead: Pop-up prospects are always under the microscope, which can encourage observers to scout for weaknesses rather than scouting for strengths. Polanco is legit, but the swing will eventually be tested by better pitching, and the length he showed in Low-A can lead to exploitation as he moves up the ladder. His overall game needs refinement, but he has the raw tools to develop into a first-division talent at a premium spot on the diamond, which not only makes him the top position prospect in the system but a player likely to remain on prospect lists going forward.
Major league ETA: 2015
4. Luis Heredia
What Happened in 2012: The big international signing made 14 starts for short-season State College, showing off his impressive fastball and rapidly improving changeup.
Strengths: Premium arm strength; extremely tall; long limbs; big frame; fastball can already work in the plus velocity range and touch the mid-90s; can manipulate ball/create movement; shows some strike-throwing ability; shows ability to work east/west/north/south; delivery works; plus pitchability; knows how to get outs, force poor contact; changeup flashes plus; works solid-average; promising pitch.
Weaknesses: Questions about body; big kid with the potential for bad weight; curveball is underdeveloped at present; loses hand speed and tight rotation; tendency to aim; often overthrows secondary arsenal; overall command needs refinement.
Overall Future Potential: High 6; no. 2 starter
Explanation of Risk: Extreme risk; only 18 years old; body has roadblock potential; curveball needs big jump.
Fantasy Future: Big fastball and big pitchability; has potential to pitch near top of a rotation; might not always look pretty, but will get outs.
The Year Ahead: Heredia is set to make his full-season debut, where he will continue to work to establish his fastball while bringing more secondary offerings into the sequence. At this stage of the game, Heredia's arsenal development is paramount to his production, and when pitchers are trying to refine immature offerings, their stats can take a hit. If the curve can do more than just spin, and the changeup can continue to grow into a monster pitch, Heredia has the potential to move up to the top of this list by next season. The world knows about the size and about the quality of the fastball. Now it's time for him to show everybody what else is in the bag.
Major league ETA: 2016
5. Alen Hanson
What Happened in 2012: Under the radar coming into the season, Hanson erupted for 62 extra-base hits in his full-season debut, emerging as a legit top 101 prospect in baseball.
Strengths: Plus potential hit tool; shows above-average bat speed and ability to make hard contact; balanced from both sides of the plate; plus run; solid actions at shortstop; soft hands; good backhand pickup; shows range.
Weaknesses: Lacks clear projection at shortstop; arm is only average; feel for position called into question; lacks defensive effort; multiple sources suggested he was a better fit for second base or left field; swing has some miss; will expand and roll over off-speed; can sting a ball, but doesn't project to be big power threat.
Overall Future Potential: 6; first-division player
Explanation of Risk: High risk; defensive profile puts more pressure on bat if he can't stay on left side of the diamond.
Fantasy Future: Could be above-average force at second base, with ability to hit for average, steal bases, and show surprising pop for his size. Might not develop into big over-the-fence threat, but could still hit 10-15 home runs and 25-plus doubles at maturity with 15-plus stolen bases. That's a monster player.
The Year Ahead: As with Polanco, observers will rush to the fields to see if Hanson's 2012 breakout was really a breakthrough. Based on the industry response received while researching this article, it seems as if Hanson is destined for the keystone because of his less-than-ideal arm strength and less-than-ideal defensive focus (at present), but until the move is made, he will continue to get reps at shortstop and the argument over the projection will give talent evaluators something to debate. The bat has the juice to carry him regardless of his defensive role, but what could be an all-star at shortstop won't look quite as fantastic if he moves to the right side of the diamond.
Major league ETA: 2015
6. Josh Bell
What Happened in 2012: A knee injury limited his professional debut to only 15 games, providing very little scouting information and keeping the $5M man a mystery to most in the industry.
Strengths: Big raw power; able to create plus bat speed from both sides of the plate; swing is loose and easy; physical and athletic with excellent projection; hit tool could develop to above-average.
Weaknesses: Struggles with pitch recognition/secondary adjustment; limited reports, but struggled against curveballs (badly fooled); doesn't profile up-the-middle on defense; lacks plus run; lacks plus arm; tools aren't crazy and lacks big feel; wide gap between present/future.
Overall Future Potential: 6; first-division player
Explanation of Risk: Extreme risk; knee injury cut short fist season; limited professional experience; already 20 years old; questions about feel.
Fantasy Future: Has prototypical corner profile, with raw power to hit 25-plus bombs at highest level; middle-of-the-order offensive potential.
The Year Ahead: Bell's career got off to a bumpy start, but he looks to make a fresh start in 2013, most likely returning to the Sally league to re-ignite his development. With projectable offensive tools that came at a lofty price, Bell will be expected to produce and live up to the hype, which will only add pressure to an already pressure-filled process. Despite the small sample size, questions about pitch recognition and offensive utility exist, and if an extended look doesn't soothe these concerns, Bell's stock will plummet and prognosticators will be quick to forget the promise of the boom in favor of the reality of the bust.
Major league ETA: 2016
7. Wyatt Mathisen
What Happened in 2012: Complex league numbers offer very little useful information, but the 18-year-old Texan showed legit offensive promise with the bat, making hard contact and showing a good overall approach in the box.
Strengths: Impressive raw power in the bat; creates quality bat speed; quick hands; feel for contact; has a plan at the plate; plus arm strength; good footwork behind the plate; gets into good throwing position quickly; impressive pop times (1.85-1.95); tools to stay behind the plate; plus makeup.
Weaknesses: Still new to catching; raw; limited professional sample against quality stuff; hit tool lacks big projection; some questions about swing mechanics/timing hitch; well below-average speed.
Overall Future Potential: High 5; solid-average regular
Explanation of Risk: Extreme risk; new to catching; will play 2013 season at age 19.
Fantasy Future: Could develop into well-rounded backstop, with 15-plus-homer pop and above-average catch and throw skills.
The Year Ahead: Mathisen is still a very raw product, but the tool package gives him a major-league ceiling. The receiving skills are unrefined, but the arm is plus and the footwork is ahead of the age/experience curve; the bat has some power projection, and the overall approach to the game receives praise. It might be a slow process with bumps along the way, but the skill-set is very promising.
Major league ETA: 2016
8.Tyler Glasnow
What Happened in 2012: Glasnow made his professional debut, looking strong in the Gulf Coast League and missing barrels on the back of a steep fastball.
Strengths: Very tall; big projection; fastball routinely worked at 89-93 mph and showed a spike to the plus range (92-94) during the short season; creates excellent angle and plane to the plate; pitch shows potential for additional velocity spike; very fast arm; good feel for his delivery; can repeat and throw strikes; curveball flashes above-average potential; shows big vertical break and some depth.
Weaknesses: Changeup is below-average and yet to receive developmental spotlight; command is fringe (present); delivery works, but needs to stay over ball and finish; tendency to slip under curve and lose bite; body still in the process of maturing; needs to add strength.
Overall Future Potential: 5; mid-rotation starter
Explanation of Risk: High risk; short-season arm with big space between present/future.
Fantasy Future: At maturity, should have body/delivery to log innings and fastball/curve to miss bats; workhorse profile.
The Year Ahead: Glasnow received a lot of love from sources familiar with his projectable arm, with plus potential grades thrown on the fastball and the curve. With improved strength and stamina, Glasnow should be able to hold plus velocity deep into games and use his sharp curve to miss bats. It's important to continue building arm strength through four-seam repetition, especially at this stage of the game, so it might take another season or two before the secondary offerings take big steps forward.
Major league ETA: 2016
9.Nick Kingham
What Happened in 2012: The Las Vegas native made his full-season debut, making 27 starts and logging 127 innings and helping to reinforce his projection as an innings-eating workhorse.
Strengths: Big, strong frame; simple delivery that he repeats; good plane to the plate; fastball works in the low-90s with some sink; pitch has additional projection and should be comfortable plus pitch; changeup shows good action and comes out with fastball arm speed; pitch has above-average projection; good command profile; throws strikes and shows some feel within the zone.
Weaknesses: Curveball is behind the pack; will offer tight rotation and heavy vertical break, but then go soft and lose bite; currently below-average offering; fastball lacks punch to work up in the zone; was hittable when elevated.
Overall Future Potential: 5; mid-rotation starter
Explanation of Risk: Moderate risk; curveball is underdeveloped, but shows good feel for changeup; frame could add strength; arsenal could improve; already logged substantial innings in full-season ball.
Fantasy Future: Fits the mold of a mid-rotation innings-eater, with plus fastball and above-average change-up; workload body
The Year Ahead: If Kingham can take a step forward with the curveball, he could really shine in High-A and climb up this list. He has a big, strong body already and some projection left in the tank, so the raw stuff could tick up. He throws strikes, has a good overall feel for pitching, and looks like a future major-league starter. The ceiling isn't crazy, but the floor will keep him in the prospect mix even if the stuff stays the same.
Major league ETA: 2015
10.Barrett Barnes
What Happened in 2012: the 45th overall pick in the 2012 draft, Barnes jumped to the New York-Penn League after signing, showing an advanced approach to go along with some loud tools.
Strengths: Plus athlete; 6 run; good range and recovery speed in center; plus bat speed; hips show good rotation and hands good explosion; legit power in the bat; 5/6 projection; has a plan at the plate; makes pitchers work.
Weaknesses: Mixed opinion on defensive profile; arm is fringe 5; glove isn't above-average; lacks plus profile up-the-middle; hit tool receives below-average futures; questions about contact ability; raw power is plus, but projects to play lower; tweener profile in corner.
Overall Future Potential: 5; major-league regular/second division
Explanation of Risk: High risk; hit tool questions and tough profile if moved to a corner.
Fantasy Future: If he can stay in center field, the profile improves, with good secondary skills at the plate and speed on the bases. In a corner, the profile is fringy, with good pop but unlikely to hit 25-plus bombs and unlikely to hit for average.
The Year Ahead: Barnes will move to full-season ball, where his mature approach should put him in friendly conditions that he will need to exploit. The hit tool has question marks, as he can sting low-quality offerings but struggles to barrel velocity, especially on the inner-half. It all comes down to his defensive projection. If he can stick in center field, he can offer value despite some offensive shortcomings (hit tool/power utility). If he slides to a corner, the bat will struggle to play to the position and he will most likely slide down the prospect queue.
Major league ETA: 2016
Prospects on the Rise:
1. 2B Dilson Herrera: You can make a case that Herrera already belongs in the Top 10, after an impressive stateside debut in the Gulf Coast League. The 18-year-old Colombian has a very impressive hit tool and more power potential than people realize (plus), and despite his right-side-of-the-infield profile, some scouts are high enough on the offensive potential to suggest he has a first-division future if everything clicks.
2. RHP Adrian Sampson: Under-the-radar community college arm with prototypical size and strength, Sampson can work the fastball in the 91-94 range and has the makings of two solid-average secondary offerings. After nine starts in the New York-Penn League, Sampson is ready for his first taste of full-season ball, and if the progress continues, expect a journey up the prospect rankings.
3. RHP Clay Holmes: Drafted in the ninth round in 2011 and given an insanely over-slot $1.2M signing bonus, Holmes is slowly inching towards prospect ignition. Standing 6'5'' and weighing 230 lbs., Holmes looks like a workhorse in the making, with a steep low-90s fastball and a curve that flashes above-average potential. If he can step forward with the secondary stuff and tighten the command, he could be in the Top 10 next season.
Factors on the Farm (Prospects likely to contribute in MLB in 2013)
1.RHP Victor Black: A supplemental first-round pick in 2009, Black has the arsenal to pitch in the late innings in the majors, but his loose command could limit his effectiveness. He was able to miss barrels in the Eastern league, and if he can harness the fastball/slider combo without losing the intensity, he could be a big contributor to the big-league pen in 2013.
2.RHP Kyle McPherson: The profile isn't sexy, but it's a safe bet to contribute at the highest level, most likely as a back-end starter. With size, strength, and pitchability, McPherson has the body to log innings and the arsenal to miss a few bats and limit big damage.
3.RHP Bryan Morris: With an impressive plus fastball that he works at 93-95 mph, a late-slicing cutter, and a slider, Morris has the arsenal to not only induce weak contact, but to miss bats in the majors. After a brief taste of the bigs in 2012, Morris will return to Pittsburgh in 2013 with a chance to emerge as a frontline setup option.
Top 10 Talents 25 and Under (born 4/1/87 or later)
1. Gerrit Cole
The Pirates lost Andrew McCutchen and Pedro Alvarez to the 25-and-over crowd, Robbie Grossman to the Houston Astros, and Stetson Allie to third base. But those voids from the 2011 Top 25 and Under list have been filled and then some off the strength of "big step" years from the likes of Hanson and Polanco and continued progress from Cole, Taillon and Heredia. At the major-league level, Starling Marte displays the tools to be an above-average defensive center fielder with emerging power. He has yet to conquer his bat-to-ball issues, but the Bucs should be able to tolerate the strikeouts if he can move his walk rate closer to 10 percent than five percent while continuing to grow the power production. Jose Tabata remains a solid bat in an outfield corner, but without corner power. Next season could determine whether the former top prospect will take that next step toward becoming a true top-of-the-order hitter or simply settle in as an average corner defender with a fringe-corner offensive profile.
On the bump, the most exciting young arms remain in the minors, but Kyle McPherson should provide some value as an innings-eater at the back of the rotation (provided his shoulder injury this winter doesn't prove serious). Conversely, he could fit in as a solid eighth-inning arm out of the pen once some of the higher-ceiling arms arrive. Down the spectrum, Travis Snider remains a lotto ticket most likely fitting-in as a fifth outfielder and bat off the bench. Jordy Mercer may be only an up-and-down guy, but his ability to field and throw across the infield gives him a shot at a utility role if enough falls into place for him offensively. —Nick Faleris
A Parting Thought: No system in baseball can boast the one-two punch of Cole and Taillon, and with talented position prospects sitting on the next tier, the Pirates have one of the most impact-heavy systems in the game.
Special thanks to Nick Faleris, Mark Anderson, Chris Mellen, and Hudson Belinsky for their input and influence on this list.
Jason Parks is an author of Baseball Prospectus. Follow @ProfessorParks
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What is a rhythm hitter? Would you mind elaborating on that a bit, please?
Dec 10, 2012 05:11 AM
Dilson Herrera is an interesting name indeed! who do you like best between him, Jorge Polanco and Jose Peraza?
Dec 10, 2012 05:37 AM
What about the Herrera report you received made you want to take a bubble bath with candles? Haha.
Dec 10, 2012 05:51 AM
Josh Bell "lacks big feet?" Is this a problem for more than just the people who want to date him?
Dec 10, 2012 07:33 AM
The Goat
As good as this system is now there is still a bunch of upside in it with Glasnow, Herrera, etc... that it could be even better next year. Just wow.
Dec 10, 2012 07:36 AM
Sure say arsenal a lot for a coys fellow.
Dec 10, 2012 09:35 AM
Do we figure that Heredia is as tall as he is going to get? Does he show signs of poor conditioning? In any case, I can't wait for 2016!
Dec 10, 2012 09:41 AM
So you would rather have Cole and Taillon than Bundy and Gausman?
Dec 10, 2012 11:04 AM
Is it safe to say Marte would've slotted ahead of Polanco at number 3 if he had not debuted in the MLB last year?
Dec 10, 2012 11:14 AM
How far is Jose Osuna from the Top 10? I understand that the life of a right handed 1B sucks but Osuna put together a nice year in the SAL as a 19 year old (.510 SLG post ASG) and he could also play LF...
Dec 10, 2012 11:46 AM
polanco or puig? polanco seems like he has a touch more upside but puig a higher floor, and puig brings perhaps more love to the plate than anyone in milb.
Dec 10, 2012 12:05 PM
Matt Commins
What are your thoughts on the Navy Seal training methods used for Pirates minor league players? Are other teams using these methods? It seems like this was a big deal the day it came out two months ago, but there hasn't been much chatter since.
Dec 10, 2012 12:48 PM
Russell A. Carleton
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Whither my fellow alumnus, Stetson Allie? Can he make it at 3B? (We actually did go to the same high school.)
Dec 10, 2012 13:08 PM
I did not like Allie as a third baseman coming out of high school. Big raw power but big questions as to whether he would be able to get to it against advanced pitching -- never really stood out with the bat on the circuit, despite loud BP showings.
Dec 10, 2012 13:41 PM
Russell A. Carleton
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But he went to my high school...
Dec 10, 2012 18:51 PM
Is WIly Garcia a guy to watch?
Dec 10, 2012 14:38 PM
What are your feelings on Jin-De Jhang, Jason?
Dec 11, 2012 00:23 AM
Mark Anderson
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Not Jason, but I'll chime in a bit.
Dec 11, 2012 05:25 AM
What's your take on Rinku Singh?
Dec 11, 2012 05:04 AM
The Pirates signed two pitchers from India in a sort of publicity stunt for fastest pitch. Any information on them? I recall the one was sitting in the low 90s upon signing.
Dec 11, 2012 06:38 AM
for info on the more successful Indian pitcher, see the comment above yours about Rinku Singh. He has put up some decent stats, but as mentioned, is nothing special.
Dec 11, 2012 07:50 AM
What is it that gives Tabata a chance to still be successful, but Snider a likely 5th outfielder?
Dec 11, 2012 15:35 PM
For me, Tabata's overall profile is more diverse and the secondary offensive skills are superior to Snider's. It's unlikely either is an impact player, but Tabata still has a chance to carve out everyday value with a little ISO improvement and some BABIP bounceback. I can still see a .275/.350/.450 line as a possibility, which I imagine combined with average defense and slightly above-average on-base value would make him around a 2-win player or slightly below.
Dec 11, 2012 16:06 PM
Is Alex Dickerson a prospect?
Dec 12, 2012 07:12 AM
Dickerson's big issue entering the draft was that his raw power was heavily geared to the pull side and he had trouble covering the outer half against good arms, especially in his summer stints with wood. He's corrected that some as a pro, getting his upper and lower half working together more consistently, but he is going to really have to hit to carve out a full-time spot in The Show, because he's absolutely limited to first base, defensively, and is a plodder on the bases.
Dec 12, 2012 07:30 AM
Tanana Republic
Stetson Allie is my new prospect man-crush, taking the mantle away from Toe Nash.
Dec 12, 2012 20:13 PM
Richard Bergstrom
It's just amazing how far the Pirates system has come. Hopefully the Pirates will pull off that elusive winning season this year. Huntington's done a lot of great work, even with the initial criticism of blowing up the early major league roster, and it would be nice for him to get some of the kudos that he has earned.
Dec 14, 2012 11:05 AM
It seems like most of the top 10 are a mixture from Rene Gayo's input internationally and very recent drafts. The lack of prospects from '08 and '09 is troubling. Can this happen to any franchise (especially one who is banking on high school talent like the pirates did) or is it more a factor of Neal Hunington just not being able to make the decisions you need to lead the Pirates back to the promised ground?
Jan 12, 2013 10:49 AM
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Superbowl Dessert Sneak Peak
I had a lot of success making cupcake toppers out of candy melts for the Harry Potter movie over the summer that I decided to make some again for the Superbowl. I found each of the team logos online and printed out 12 of each to use as a stencil.
First I taped my stencil sheet onto the counter so it wouldn't move. Then I put wax paper over the stencil sheet and taped it to my countertop. I was glad that the craft store I went to had dark blue candy melts. I was worried I'd have to make the horseshoes with that light blue color of candy melts.
Then I heated up some dark blue and some chocolate candy melts and started piping. My detailed piping skills aren't the best, but I think I did a pretty good job.
I'm planning to make chocolate cupcakes with cream cheese frosting then I'll throw these on top. The frosting on the Saints cupcakes will be colored yellow.
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such a cute idea!
You are so creative!
Woohoo can't wait for the party!
I'm having my first Superbowl Sunday ever, and I can't wait for the food! Did I say I'm also having my first snow? 🙂
My sister and I did something similar last night. We got a box of white cake mix, followed the instructions, separated it into 2 bowls, and dyed one bowl a dark blue and the other black. After baking, we dyed a bowl of frosting yellow for the black cupcakes and left the rest white. They look pretty cool, and we can't wait for the family to see it. Next time, I'm going to try the team logos. Thanks for the good idea.
Wow, let those creative juices flow! I like this idea ALOT :p
What brand of candy melts did you use? I'm having a hard time finding the dark blue. I am wondering if I can take the light blue ones and tint them darker.
The Utts – I found the dark blue candy melts at AC Moore about a year ago. I know Wilton doesn't make dark blue. I found them online as well since I can't remember what brand they were. Here's a link to where you can order some online.


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California taxpayers spending millions for lawyers for prisoners
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Gov. Jerry Brown has begun aggressively challenging federal court oversight of California's prison system by highlighting what he says is a costly conflict of interest: The private law firms representing inmates and the judges' own hand-picked authorities benefit financially by keeping the cases alive.
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"It's ridiculous for the governor to merely characterize these cases as being about money, when in fact these cases have been the only impetus in the last 20 years for reducing the prison population and improving conditions," said Donald Specter, director of the nonprofit Prison Law Office in Berkeley, which has won several major cases against the state.
The nonprofit, which has taken the lead in suing the state over inmate health care, and other legal firms have been paid $8.3 million in that case.
Many of the lawsuits are continuing despite the billions of dollars spent to improve treatment for the state's felons and a massive realignment of the state's penal system. The realignment has transferred responsibility for incarcerating tens of thousands of convicts from the state to the counties to reduce prison crowding.
Brown says inmate care now exceeds constitutional standards. He argues that what he called "the prison lobby" lawyers and the court-appointed special master overseeing penitentiary improvements is perpetuating the legal action to make money.
"We've got hundreds of lawyers wandering around the prisons looking for problems," Brown said.
The state has paid nearly $83 million to private law firms and the court-appointed authorities involved in the two major lawsuits that have forced the state to reduce its prison population and improve inmate medical and mental health treatment, according to the figures provided at the AP's request. The costs were provided by the corrections department, the state Department of Justice and the prison medical receiver's office and compiled by the AP.
In his budget address last month, Brown said the money that would be saved by ending court oversight in the two major mental health and health care cases could be spent instead on inmate education, substance abuse treatment and other rehabilitation programs, as well as to supervise convicts once they leave prison.
The governor has taken particular aim at the court-appointed monitor overseeing inmate mental health care, Matthew Lopes.
The state has paid the special masters in that case and the prison experts they have hired more than $48 million since 1997, the earliest year for which reliable records can be found, according to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
The beneficiaries of those payments include Lopes, who has been the special master for more than five years, and his Rhode Island law firm, Pannone Lopes and Devereaux LLC. The previous special master, Joseph Keating, left in 2007.
In a court filing last month, the governor's administration said Lopes' ever-expanding standards for care have no relation to the real world and do not acknowledge the steps the state has taken to improve treatment.
"Perhaps the reason is because there is no incentive for the special master to be objective in this case," the administration said in disputing Lopes' conclusion that the state still provides substandard mental health care. "Further monitoring ensures that this revenue stream will continue."
Lopes said he could not comment because the matter is part of the ongoing legal dispute.
"There's no evidence that backs that up, other than saying, 'Oh, he got all that money' and they don't like his reports," said Michael Bien, the lead attorney representing the welfare of mentally ill inmates.
Bien's San Francisco law firm, Rosen Bien Galvan and Grunfeld, is among the firms that have been paid $19 million by the state in the inmate mental health lawsuit.
He said Brown and the state would be better off complying with a prison population cap supported by the U.S. Supreme Court and by working with Lopes to reduce inmate suicides and improve mental health treatment.
The state never objected to the special master's prior reports, Bien said, nor to his invoices for payment. The easiest way for the state to end the lawsuits is to improve the treatment of inmates to the level set by the courts, he said.
Later Monday, the inmates' attorneys planned to file their formal response to Brown's criticism of Lopes' recent report.
Bien and other inmates' attorneys are paid by taxpayers only if they can prove a federal or constitutional violation, and by law are then paid at an hourly rate hundreds of dollars below what they would usually charge. They also have to pay out of pocket for the expert witnesses they hire to counter the state's experts.
"This is really offensive to say that I'm doing this for the money," Bien said. "I didn't do it to get rich."


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DAVID Nugent's future at Leicester City is in the balance – with Burnley linked with a move to bring the striker back to Turf Moor.
Nugent helped Leicester to the Championship title with 22 goals during the 2013/14 season, but the forward's contract expires at the end of the month.
The Foxes have offered Nugent a new deal but he is yet to agree terms and initial confidence that the 29-year-old would re-sign is starting to wane in the East Midlands.
Nugent had a loan spell with Burnley during their last Premier League campaign and the Clarets are among the clubs being linked with an interest if he does leave Leicester this summer.
It is understood that a number of clubs are interested, with Middlesbrough, Hull City, West Ham United and Swansea City among those reported to be tracking him.
Burnley could add a striker to their ranks this summer to provide competition for Danny Ings, Ashley Barnes and Sam Vokes – particularly as the latter will miss the start of the season after damaging his cruciate ligaments.
Nugent is currently understood to be on holiday, with no decision on his future imminent, but time is ticking down to the start of pre-season.
The striker joined Leicester from Portsmouth in 2011 and has enjoyed success at the King Power Stadium – also maintaining his habit of scoring whenever he faces Burnley.
He became a father for the first time towards the end of 2013 and said then that wanted to agree a new contract with Leicester.
But reports suggest the Foxes have offered him only a one-year deal, while other clubs would be prepare to offer him two years. Sources in the East Midlands suggest that a deal to remain at Leicester, expected to be a formality this summer, is now firmly in the balance.
Nugent netted six times in 30 appearances during his one season with the Clarets in the top flight in 2009/10.
Burnley have also been linked with Algeria centre back Madjid Bougherra, who has issued a come and get me plea to Premier League clubs following his release by Qatar side Lekhwiya.
The 31-year-old appeared for his country in their World Cup game against Belgium yesterday and has previously represented Sheffield Wednesday, Charlton, Crewe and Rangers.


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Hey everyone, quick question.
I've always had trouble with rashes and what-not and continually have a goosebump-like rash on the back of my arms and on my thighs. Lately the bumps have gotten larger and more red. I've had to stop shaving my upper legs because when I do, the razor ends up taking off the top of the bumps, leaving open sores. Ouch!
Has anyone else had this problem?


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Roof Repair: How to Repair Any Roof
A leaking roof can cause serious and costly damage to your house. Infiltrating water can destroy drywall or plaster, cause mold, and even rot framing. You should repair a roof as soon as possible after the damage occurs. Dealing with a damaged roof is sometimes a simple matter of applying roofing cement to an obvious hole; at other times you will need to spend time diagnosing the problem and calculating the benefits of repairs versus installing a new roof. This section will guide you through repairs for all types of roofs.Projects in Roof Repair
Roofing diagnostics and triage
If a roof starts to leak, determine whether it is worthwhile to make permanent repairs or whether you need to apply new roofing. Here are your choices:
--If the roof is basically sound with only one or two weak spots, the damage may have come from a falling branch or a particularly severe windstorm. In that case make permanent repairs.
--If the roof shows signs of general wear, making repairs will solve the problem only temporarily; other leaks will soon appear. Start planning a reroof.
--If you can reroof soon but need a few weeks to plan and prepare, cover leaks with plywood or plastic sheets until you can start.
--If you need to wait a year or so, make permanent repairs now, such as replacing shingles. Inspect the attic after every rainfall and make further repairs or take steps to protect your interior spaces from water damage.
The importance of flashing
Often the culprit is not the roofing itself but the flashing that protects the joints between roofing and chimneys or walls. Valleys, which may or may not have flashing, are often a trouble spot.
If you have a longstanding problem, repairs can be tricky; it's not unusual for a roofer to make three or four attempts before finally fixing a chronic leak. In other cases the solution is obvious: A piece of flashing may be rusted through, may be missing, or may have come loose. Often you can simply apply roofing cement or a new piece of metal flashing to solve the problem.
This section will help you identify flashing problems, make some of the most common repairs, and determine when it is time to call in a pro.
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A roof must breathe or moisture from the air will be trapped in the attic, ruining insulation and leading to mold and rot. This section will help you understand the principles of attic ventilation and show you how to install the most common venting products.


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If you use Google Reader to get yourself update on the blogs you read, and you subscribe to all the blogs, that you find interesting, you may at some point, end up with a huge list of subscriptions in reader. You can reduce the number of items from your reading list, using filters like: don't show me the posts from XYZ that include "YouTube" in the title. While Google Reader doesn't support filters yet, there are some tools that might help.
Google Reader Filter is a Greasemonkey script that lets you define a list of keywords you're interested in and a list of uninteresting keywords. The script highlights the posts that include your favorite keywords in the title and grays out the posts that contain keywords from the blacklist. You can use regular expressions for defining complex restrictions, like dates or long titles.
The script doesn't remove posts, so it's more like an automatic highlighter. Feed Rinse has another approach: add a feed, define a list of simple rules for filtering and you get a filtered feed that can be added to your feed reader. For some reason, I couldn't subscribe to Feed Rinse's feeds in Google Reader, even though they were valid and any other feed reader accepted them. Hopefully, it's just a temporary problem.
You could also use a Yahoo Pipe that lets you define a list of keywords that are potentially interesting. So if you enter gmail, google calendar as a filter, the pipe will obtain a list of posts that contain Gmail or Google Calendar. After running the pipe, click on "More options", select "Get as RSS" and subscribe to the feed. As Yahoo doesn't allow you to change the feed's title, you should rename it in Google Reader.
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Great news - Venerable Punnaji will be conducting a summer lecture series at the in Mississauga, ON beginning on July 5, and then continuing weekly for the next 8 weeks on Thursday nights starting at 7pm.
If you are in that area, you should definitely try to attend. You will not regret it.


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We've written about Devon Energy (DVN) over the last year. After declining 20% in 2011, the stock was beaten down another 15% in 2012. Despite or perhaps because of the significant decline over the last two years, we believe Devon is a table-pounding recommendation for 2013.
Very simply, Devon has great North American oil and natural gas assets, has significant earnings power and trades at a big discount to its asset value. Its underperformance in the last few years has left the stock way too cheap and its shareholders extremely frustrated. Importantly, the high-quality management team is also feeling very frustrated. We believe the company is fixing some of its 2012 operating missteps and has a lot of non-operating levers to improve the stock price.
Devon's stock suffered last year from issues that affected the entire energy industry, including the sluggish and uncertain economy, slowing earnings growth and collapsing natural gas prices. The company was also hurt by a bumpy start-up of a new subterranean oil-sands project in Canada.
The outlook for 2013 looks brighter. Devon and the entire industry dramatically scaled back natural gas drilling during the second half of 2012. The improved supply/demand balance has raised prices markedly, though prices still lag typical levels. Better economic growth in 2013 in North America and globally should improve demand and pricing, even given the U.S. shale oil revolution. Finally, Devon seems to be progressing on its problematic startup.
Most important to shareholders will be the company's commitment to drive value in the stock this year, especially after two disappointing years. Management has demonstrated its focus here before, with a major sale of non-core assets and a subsequent hefty share-repurchase program. Devon has also been creative in finding partners to fund large portions of costly but attractive speculative prospects, thus lowering developmental risks while keeping much of the upside.
Management has expressed its willingness to explore ways to boost shareholder value, perhaps by selling some mature Canadian conventional oil assets. Another possibility could be an IPO of its midstream assets (gas gathering and liquids processing) in the form of a master limited partnership. Devon was in fact moving in this direction in 2007 before the deterioration of the financial and energy markets forced it to cancel the plan. And Devon has shown that it is not shy about using proceeds from asset sales to repurchase stock.
Currently, the stock is valued at about 12.8x 2013 estimated depressed earnings per share of $4.20. As recently as 2011, Devon earned $6 a share, and current earnings power is probably even somewhat higher. Ultimately, if Devon persists at trading at such a low valuation while holding such important assets, it could become an irresistible acquisition target. A larger energy player could be attracted to its secure and successful North American production and prospects, similar to the Exxon-XTO hookup in 2009.
Devon is very out of favor because of operational misses, tough pricing and uncertain macro demand. While we believe that the macro factors will improve, what excites us about the company is that a very capable and frustrated management team is working to make the future far better for shareholders. Devon is a great play for 2013, and it should be aggressively bought here with an eye toward our long-term target of about $100.


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Thanks for this info. Bro!
I don't have .nomedia file in my /data/clipboard. However, I have that file inside my clockworkmod folder on my internalSD, should I delete that? Or is it needed, since I always create nandroid backups in my internalSD and just leave all my media files in my externalSD.
I appreciate your help!
Just make sure your nandroid backup format is set as .tar
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Hellickson keen on giving back at Pitcher Perfect
ST. PETERSBURG -- Central Iowa kids have a chance to learn from Jeremy Hellickson, the Rays right-hander who hails from the area, while helping support Kids Living Brave at the second annual Pitcher Perfect event on Jan. 25 in Johnston, Iowa. Hellickson will help kids ages 8 through 18 to sharpen their skills at a pitching clinic hosted, staffed and sponsored by Grand Slam USA.
"I love hanging out with the kids, they remind me of myself at that age," Hellickson said. "It also feels really good to support these kids and have some fun with them, because they are so full of life and joy, and to see them smile makes me smile."
All proceeds from Pitcher Perfect support Kids Living Brave, a nonprofit organization that supports families with children fighting cancer. Hellickson is a longtime family friend of Jack and Pam Cooper of Johnston, who founded Kids Living Brave in 2011.
Registration is available online at KidsLivingBrave.org. Attendees will receive a T-shirt and an autographed photo of Hellickson. They will also take an individual photo with him, which is available for purchase online after the event.
Bill Chastain 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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Maverick Survives Heart Surgery
Cedar Point's blog OnPoint! has reported that Maverick is finally open. The opening was delayed due to modifications that needed to be made to the track. Now it's clear that one of the inversions was removed, much to the disappointment of enthusiasts.
The heartline roll was replaced with an s-curve section of track. In my opinion the heartline roll appeared to be one of the highlights of the ride. It was taken low to the ground in a rocky canyon in the last third of the ride. Check out this Maverick coaster video to see it.
On the bright side Maverick doesn't look to be a one-trick pony. It will still have more exciting elements than you can shake a stick at. Including the two launches, a tunnel, that 95-degree drop, and 2 more inversions.


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23 February 2011
The Florida Marlins going into the 2011 season have the most turnover in their opening day lineup since Hanley Ramirez's rookie season. Only 1st base (Gaby Sanchez), shortstop (Hanley Ramirez), and possibly catcher will have the same player staring in 2011 that started in 2010. While much of the changes have come from promotion within the Marlins organization, the Fish have also had a done quite a bit in the way of free agency and trades, with the main focus being on improving the bullpen.
At the trade and waiver deadlines last year the Marlins traded away two fan favorites in Cody Ross and Jorge Cantu (both of whom played in the World Series on opposing teams). Then this offseason the Marlins got rid of another fan favorite by trading away Dan Uggla to their division rivals, the Atlanta Braves. In exchange for Dan Uggla the Marlins received left-handed relief pitcher Michael Dunn and infielder Omar Infante. Dunn will be entering his second major league season and will be coming off a pretty good 2010 where he pitched 19 innings had an ERA of 1.89, and struck out 27 batters. However he did also give up almost a walk and hit per inning (15 hits, 17 walks in 19 innings).
Omar Infante will most likely play either 2nd base or 3rd for the Marlins in 2011. Infante while an upgrade on the defensive side of the ball, but he is a real drop off at the plate. While Uggla was a power hitter, hitting 30 home runs 100 RBIs several times, Infante is a singles hitter who has only hit 45 total home runs in his career (16 of them came in 2004). Infante could bat either first or second in the lineup if he can keep up his average that he has hit in the past three seasons, batting .293, .305, .321 respectively.
The Marlins also gave up on both the players they received from Detroit in the Miguel Cabrera trade. The Marlins sent Andrew Miller to Boston and Cameron Maybin to San Diego getting back several relief pitchers. From Boston the Marlins received Dustin Richardson who in 13 innings last year had a 4.15 ERA, 12 strikeouts, 15 walks, and had an opponents batting average of .290 against him. The Marlins were able to get more for Maybin by receiving RHP Ryan Webb and RHP Edward Mujica. Mujica while having a career 4.47 ERA, but he is coming off a very good 2010 'where he had a 3.62 ERA and in 69.2 innings pitched he had 72 strikeouts and only gave up 6 walks. Webb also seems like a good addition with a .290 ERA, 44 strikeouts, and only gave up 1 home run.
The Marlins bullpen was bad outside of Clay Hensley and Leo Nunez, blowing a MLB leading 25 leads, but hopefully the addition of Mujica, Webb, and Dunn can solidify things. These additions should if nothing else put the Marlins bullpen in the middle of the NL this year. With the pitching staff the Marlins have put together, if the bullpen can hold on to leads than the Marlins should be in the hunt for a wild card spot. Unfortunately for the Marlins, relief pitching tends to be almost a craps shoot on any given year. A few years ago the Baltimore Orioles spent a bunch of money to sign most of the top relief pitchers in free agency and it did not translate into a solid bullpen the following season.
The Marlins made two important signings in the offseason by signing John Buck for 3-years $18 million and Javier Vazquez for one year $7 million. John Buck is a respectable catcher who for his career is a .243 batter, averaging 13 home runs and 43 RBIs, but he is coming off a season which he hit .281 with 20 home runs and 66 RBIs. More than likely Buck's numbers will fall back down to be more in line with his career numbers as it seemed something odd happened last year in Toronto as Buck and just about all of his Blue Jays teammates had career years from the plate.
Lastly and maybe most importantly the Marlins was the acquisition of Javier Vazquez to be the Marlins third man in the rotation behind Josh Johnson and Ricky Nolasco (who just received a contract extension) and ahead of Anibal Sanchez. The Marlins hope that a return to the NL will result in Vazquez putting up numbers that are similar to his 2009 campaign with the Braves (15-10 with a 2.87 ERA, 238 strikeouts in 219.1 innings), and not duplicate his 10-10 5.32 ERA season he had with the Yankees last year. If he can put up good numbers, Vazquez will give Florida the 2nd best starting staff in the NL East, behind Philadelphia of course, and one of the best in the NL overall.
Other Marlins Additions:
Catcher Clint Sammons
3rd Base Greg Dobbs
2nd Base Joe Thurston
2nd Base Tim Torres
Right Fielder Josh Kroeger
LHP Victor Garate
LHP Darin Downs
RHP Frank Mata
RHP Shawn Hill
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Home Health and Safety Visit
After your permit application has been processed, a child care specialist from the Office for Children will contact you to schedule a home health and safety visit. You can use this checklist to prepare for your home health and safety visit.
At the visit, the child care specialist will:
• Discuss health, safety and training requirements, including CPR and first aid.
• Give you information about Office for Children programs.
• Review your written emergency preparedness plan and your emergency supplies.
• Review child immunization and pet rabies immunization records.
• Review proof from a doctor that you are free from tuberculosis.
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This benchtop digital multimeter is ideal for an education setting, a hobbyist, and any service bench. This unit measures AC/DC voltage and current, resistance, capacitance, frequency, transistor hFE and temperature. It also provides diode and audible continuity test functions.
Included accessories:
by hongrn
on 5/10/2014
Pros: Inexpensive, great value, well lit display with large digits, lots of features.Cons: Hard to turn selection dial (gripping part needs to be larger). No Celsius temperature selection; Battery and storage hatches require screwdriver to open, would have been nice to provide thumb screws instead. Overall, besides these minor inconveniences, you can't beat the price and features. Very happy with the purchase.
by wd5don
on 9/23/2013
This seems to be a pretty decent little meter for the price. I have discovered that I am not a fan of autoranging, so the big function/range select knob is actually a plus for me, as is the absolutely huge LCD display. The backlighting is bright and even. The power switch is on the front where it belongs (I also own the 72-1020, and detest the fact that it's on the back).The meter both displays and sounds a warning if a test lead is inserted in one of the "current" jacks when not on a current setting. A standard K type temperature probe is included, as is a pair of short leads with (permanently attached) alligator clips – presumably intended for measuring capacitors and resistors.On the flip side, there's no removable alligator clip provided for the ground wire…a definite inconvenience. There's no analog scale of any kind, either. The test leads seem a bit cheap and inflexible, and are definitely not the quality included with the pricier 72-1020. You have to put up with a wall wart for power. You are also supposed to deal with moving the black probe to a separate jack for measuring capacitance, temperature, and transistor gain. These functions DO work with the probe in the "COM" jack, so I'm sure that changing jacks simply allows the internal fusing to protect the meter against inadvertently applying voltage during these tests. This consumes extra time and could be a potential problem if you're used to simply twisting the dial and measuing a component.My biggest gripe with this and, indeed, most recent meters I've encountered is the current level provided on the diode test. The 72-1055 does not provide sufficient current to light many LEDs. In fact, most earlier standard brightness LEDs will not light at all. In contrast, my old Tech 330 provides more than enough.Finally, who in the world would design a meter with a test lead/accessory storage compartment that requires a coin or a screwdriver for access? It's a hassle to use, so I don't store any of the accessories in the lid.I haven't had the unit for long enough to speak for its durability or robustness.Pros: Huge LCD display, power button in front, includes temperature probe, warns user if wrong jack chosen for function selected, no autorange, battery power option.Cons: No alligator clip provided for ground wire, no analog scale, somewhat inflexible test leads, wall wart for AC power, diode test current too low to light many LEDs, need screwdriver or coin to open top storage.On a total side note - MCM, why can't we put line/paragraph breaks in reviews? It would allow much better neatness and organization of thoughts.
Thanks for the review! I am checking with our web team in regards to your question on the line breaks (I'm not sure if they already allow HTML, or if they can make it simpler)--great suggestion!
by jdkurck
on 12/28/2012
Absolutely wonderful bench meter for hobbyist and professional alike! I highly recommend this meter to anyone who works with electronics!
by janunson
on 11/13/2012
Measured some voltages just fine. Great deal especialy at the price. I am pleased for sure.
by stevekeating
on 9/30/2012
Excellent bench meter for the cost.
by L0WRYDER
on 9/20/2012
Uh did I say I got it FAST in fact Dammm Fast and its the best Mulitimeter I have now the best part is that I have a way to check capacitance and Frequency Another way now WoW this was a good deal
by Jeenge5050
on 4/29/2012
Exactly what I wanted!
by runforit
on 3/3/2012
Delivery was fast. Meter appears to be more accurate than quoted. Ad was packaged with unit selling it for $79. That hurt my feelings because I just paid $30 more. Should I have returned it and than reordered at the lower price? Other than price drop item features and capabilities are great.
291-045 - C Alkaline Battery 4 Pack
Eveready's best, longest lasting power source 100% mercury free Recommended for heavy drain, frequently used devices including portable radios, flashlights and motorized toys
22-24120 - 22" Black Tactical Weatherproof Equipment Case
Durable equipment case provides maximum shock protection for contents making it useful for instruments, audio/video equipment, tactical gear, photographic equipment and test equipment. Pre-cut cubed foam insert (top layer only) is easily customizable to fit nearly...
I have dealt with MCM Electronics a number of times and have been more than satisfied.


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Place assets where they are needed - Printer location is functionally and economically driven, not constrained by existing LAN connections.
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Wired and Wireless Configuration - Configure using a USB cable or without any cables.
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The embedded web page allows administrators to flash update printer firmware or access printer settings using a web browser to easily monitor printer status and change default settings.
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SNMPv3 supports encrypted and authenticated management traffic protecting remote configuration and device status messages.IPSec can be used with both TCP/IP IPv4 and IPv6 networks and provides encryption and authentication of communications at the network layer.
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What it should be Series October 15th 2012
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Hey this is my second blog/posting what it should be creative series. Each week I will continue to be writing what I believe Raw should be in order to gain ratings and entertain the fans. Each week my blog will follow from the previous actual Raw and provide a realistic approach in how the WWE should write the next show. This week follows the highly entertaining Vince and Punk brawl on Raw. Sorry for any grammar issues or incorrect spelling, and please post your thoughts and opinions, they are very much appreciated.
Monday Night Raw in Nashville TN
(Note: Sunday Night on WWE.com they announced that Mr. McMahon was attacked in his own home in Stanford late that afternoon and more information will be announced on Raw).
WWE Video intro package "Then, Now, Forever"
The commentators (JBL, JR and Michael Cole), address the fact that Vince M was assaulted in his own house yesterday afternoon and he is currently in hospital under observations as he suffered a concussion from being hit from the back of his head. They show pictures on the titantron of police outside Vince M house and the living room where the crime took place. The announcers state that the attacker is unknown, but many people are speculating the possibility of CM Punk based on last weeks episode. They also mention that tonight CM Punk must decide whom he will face at Hell in a Cell, John Cena or Ryback.
CM Punk appears on the titantron
CM Punk, "I just wanted to set the record straight with everyone, I did not attack or have anything to do with Vince M getting assaulted in his own house late yesterday afternoon. But Vince on behalf of the best in the world and your WWE champion, I would like to wish you the best and hope you have a speedy recovery".
"See it's quite ironic that last week on Raw I was kicking your ass so badly that you would have ended up in a hospital bed, and now you are in one, one week later. Vince I'm not going to lie, I wish I did attack you, to teach you a lesson in respect but in reality I didn't and for those people who want to be disrespectful and don't believe me for my word, ask anybody in the WWE locker room but John Cena because I was at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum at a WWE super show late last afternoon. So Vince since I didn't do it there is only one other possible culprit and that is your beloved poster boy John Cena."
"Now you and the rest of these dumb witted fans might not be able to comprehend this but truth be told John Cena was nowhere to be seen yesterday, and its no lie that with Cena's age and current injuries, you Vince are looking for your new poster boy and you think you found it in Ryback. See it's been eating Cena alive, that after all his sweat and tears for this company, you are ready to push him to the side and replace him and that didn't set too well for Cena, did it? Cena actually believed that you wanted him to face me at HIAC in two weeks, but after your stunt last week Cena is starting to second-guess himself and his position in this company, resulting in him attacking you in your home to prevent him from losing his position. But what you, Cena and everybody else don't understand (starts yelling) is that I overcome the odds I beat the so called poster boy and became the face of the WWE because, I'm the WWE champion, I make this company what it is, my face is on the poster, I have the DVD's and its because I'm the best in the world and I still don't earn your respect and its because of this disrespect that I have to choose my opponent at HIAC later tonight, when neither wrestler is in my league and I should be having the night off".
"So I will be hear live, later tonight and I will choose my opponent, but I want to make it clear that whoever I face in the cell, they will be facing the best wrestler in the world and will get their ass beat, because after HIAC is over and done, I will still be the WWE champion."
Announces run through some segments tonight
• CM Punk will choose his opponent, Ryback or Cena
• Kane vs. Dolph Ziggler
• The Big show vs. Randy Orton (Raw active)
• Miz TV with Kofi Kingston
Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara make there way to the ring (commercial Break)
Match 1-Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara vs. Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow (Tag-Team Tournament Finals)
Winner: Cody Rhodes and Sandow (12 minute match with 1 commercial)
The ending saw, Sin Cara miss a top rope splash to the outside resulting in Cody Rhodes distracting the referee and Sandow hitting Rey in the head with Brass Knuckles for the 3.
After the match Sandow and Rhodes celebrate while Cara is checking on a knocked out Rey.
Commercial Break.
Eve is on commentary
Match 2- Layla vs. Kaitlyn vs. Natalya vs. Beth Phoenix (Fatal 4 way Number 1 contender-ship)
Winner: Beth P via Glam slam on Kaitlyn (5 minutes)
After the match, Eve holds her championship in the air while Beth looks at her. Beth then gets out of the ring and charges at Eve. They Brawl around and on the announce table where referees and agents rush to the scene and break them up.
Backstage Ryback is walking in the corridor and he is in action next. (Commercial Break)
Match 3- Ryback vs. Hunico and Camacho (2 on 1 Handy Cap)
Winner: Ryback (3 minutes)
Ryback wins with his finisher on both Hunico and Camacho.
After the match Ryback signified with his hands that he wants the WWE championship around his waist.
As Ryback is walking up the ramp, Cena's music hits and he stares at Ryback and then he heads to the ring while Ryback heads to the back.
Commercial Break
John Cena, "Earlier tonight CM Punk accused me on attacking Vince M in his own home late last afternoon. Well that is a whole load of crap, and you CM Punk know it, Vince knows it, and the WWE Universe knows it. Why the hell would I attack my boss and risk doing what I love? In case there are any doubts on where I was yesterday afternoon, I was visiting a hospital, putting a smile on kid's faces. So CM Punk don't you dare shift the blame and accuse me. How do we know you didn't set the whole thing up and get someone to do your dirty work for you? (Yells) You are nothing more than a sorry ignorant son of a bitch, and come later tonight you will choose me because you want to gain respect, but sorry jack come Hell in a Cell I will kick your ass and be the next WWE Champion"
Triple H music hits, he walks to the ring and stares at Cena, who has a concerned look on his face.
Triple H, (who looks pissed). "Cena get the hell out of this ring, I got some business to take care of".
Cena looks at Triple H and leaves the ring, walking up the ramp and heads to the back.
Triple H, "I didn't come out here to be Triple H the professional wrestler, I came out here as Paul Michael Levesque. I wanted to tell everybody that whoever attacked my father in law Vince, I will deal with you personally and give you much more of a punishment than any flimsy assault charge. Do you understand what you have done; you have brought pain and tears to my wife Stephanie and children. See I'm not worried about Vince, because he is a grown man who will be fine in a couple of days, I'm worried about my family being scared that the culprit, will attack them to send another message to Vince, because this is not a random burglary like the police think, this is someone who has a personal vendetta against Vince. So let me make this clear, whoever you are, I will find you, and when I do you better be prepared. I will give you the worst beating in your lifetime that it will send you straight to a hospital bed, permanently. So everyday when you are lying in bed, eating your food out of a straw, I want you to remember that you messed with the wrong family".
He throws the microphone and leaves the ring.
Commercial Break.
Match 4- Antonio Cesaro vs. Justin Gabriel
Winners: Antonio Cesaro (4 minutes)
After the match Ceasro attacks Gabriel and goes for another neutralizer, but Tyson kid runs out for the save and hits a spring board drop kick on Cesaro, who then bails.
Backstage in AJ's office Rey and Sin Cara walk in:
Rey, "AJ I'm not one to complain but Rhodes and Sandow cheated against us to win the number one contender ship for the tag-team championships. "
AJ" Rey I can see where you are coming from, but with Mr. McMahons recent attack, I've got a lot of things on my plate. What exactly do you want me to do because I cannot reverse the officials decision".
Rey: "We just wanted a rematch, but if you're too busy we can go talk to booker T"
AJ, "what no, don't worry about it. I will deal with it later tonight".
Commercial break with the announces answering that tonight's main event of Orton and Big show has Raw Active stipulations with a. 2 out of 3 Falls b. Submission c. Street Fight
Match 5- R-Truth, Brodus Clay and Santino vs. Drew M, Heath Slater and Jinder M (six man tag-team match)
Winners: Drew M, Slater and Jinder M (4 minutes)
Backstage they show Kane walking ready for his match next.
Commercial break
Match 6: Kane vs. Dolph Ziggler
Winner: Kane via DQ (9 minutes)
During the match Rhodes and Sandow come out with chairs and attack Kane. Dolph joined in and it was a three on one assault. Daniel Bryan's music hits and he comes out for the save, but eventually the three on two advantage catches up to him and Rhodes, Sandow and Ziggler, beat down both Kane and Bryan with chairs. Rey M and Cara come out and clear the ring. They help Kane and Bryan get up.
When Sandow and Rhodes are on the ramp, AJ's music hits.
AJ, "Due to Sandow and Rhodes cheating tonight in the Tag-team championship finals, I see it fitting for at HIAC, we have Daniel Bryan and Kane defend their tag-team championships against, Cody Rhodes/Damian Sandow and Rey Mysterio/ Sin Cara in a triple threat tag-team match".
AJ walks off, while Rhodes and Sandow are complaining, with Bryan and Kane now staring at Rey Mysterio and Cara in the ring.
Announced next Miz TV with Kofi Kingston –Commercial break
Miz is in the ring.
Miz, "Ladies and Gentleman welcome to the single best talk show in sport entertainments history, I am you host the must see intercontinental champion The Miz. Tonight my guest is the man I will beat and retain my IC champion this Wednesday Night on WWE Main Event, Kofi Kingston"
Kofi Kingston music hits and he comes to the ring.
Miz, "Kofi Kingston how does it feel that in two days you will be losing to me? Kingston you're nothing more than an afterthought, who works himself up the ranks but then always falls when it comes to hitting the next level. Doesn't it make you feel pathetic that the last relevant thing you accomplished was in 2009, vandalizing Randy Orton's car? Since then Kofi what have you done? Won a couple of tag-team championships with nobodies, while I became the WWE champion and Main Evented Wrestle Mania beating John Cena. Kofi your career is simply a failure, and you will continue to fail when you lose to me".
Kofi grabs the microphone of The Miz
Kofi, "Miz you might be right, yeah I have not accomplished as much as what I intended to since 2009, but that all changes this Wednesday night, when I beat you and become the IC champion. See I am sick and tired from taking the back seat and watching others rise to the top, especially people who don't deserve it, isn't that right Miz? So why don't you shut the hell up, because from this day forwards it Kofi's time"
Kofi hits Miz and they brawl on the couch and the rest of the set, Kofi then goes for trouble in paradise, but Miz bails, leaving his championship in the ring. Kofi picks the IC championship up and raises it.
Announced next Orton vs. Show Raw Active and later punk must choose who he will face at HIAC- Commercial Break
Match 7- Randy Orton vs. The Big Show (Raw Active- Street Fight)
Winner: Randy Orton in 15 minutes (commercial break in-between)
During the match, Big show choke slammed Orton threw the announce table, they used steel chairs, kendo sticks, road signs, trash can bins and lids, aluminum pans and a aluminum kitchen sink.
Also During the match when Orton had the upper hand, Del Rio ran out and attacked him, resulting in Sheamus coming out and saving Orton. Sheamus also hit his finisher on Show and Orton won with an RKO on a set up steel chair.
Advertise Kofi vs. Miz on Main Event and highlights with Punk promo and Triple H interrupting Cena
Commercial Break- next CM Punk must choose who he faces.
When we are back from commercial break John Cena is already in the ring, and Ryback's music hits and he also goes to the ring. Cena and Ryback look at each other, until CM Punk's music hits. CM Punk comes out with Paul Heyman and 20 security guards, they all head to the ring.
CM Punk with a microphone, "Now before I choose who I will be beating at HIAC, I wanted to say that I brought out these 20 security guards for the benefit of both of you, because I am extremely angry that people don't believe me when I say I had nothing to do with Vince M attack, and its because of this anger I am protecting you both from getting your asses kicked tonight by the best in the world. However, come HIAC I wont be too nice, because I will destroy either one of you and show why I've been the WWE champion for 320 plus days. However, before I choose Paul would like something to say".
Paul H, "I just wanted to say that Vince, I'm appalled by your actions last week, when you punched me in the face, but I give you my word that I had nothing to do with you being assaulted in your own home yesterday. However, because you hit me last week, I will be filing an assault charge and you will be dealt with in the forthcoming weeks".
Cena grabs a microphone, but punk moves away from wall of security and goes face to face with Cena.
Punk, "you want to know who I'm going to face ha"
Punk kicks Cena right bellow the belt and then goes face to face with Ryback (with Ryback and Punks heads touching) Ryback punches Punk, resulting in the 20 security guards grabbing Ryback while Punk and Heyman bail up the ramp.
Ryback then shows his strength and pushes all 20 security guards and starts attacking them one by one, throwing some of them outside of the ring, and hitting clotheslines and slams. The remaining two security guards get finishered by Ryback simultaneously.
Punk then says, "Ryback my opponent isn't you its John Cena"
Ryback looks pissed and as Cena is getting up Ryback hits his finisher on him.
Punk and Heyman are about to walk to the back when Stephanie M music hits, she comes out and slaps Punk across the face (on the entrance stage) and says, "next week my father will be back on Monday Night Raw and he wants to see you punk man to man in the Cell".
She walks away and Raw ends with punk and Heyman with a concerned look on their faces.
Note: when Stephanie mentions the cell it just means that the two will meet inside HIAC next week in a confrontation (not a match) similar to what happened at the end of Raw last week, when they simply did not really have a match, but more of a really good brawl. Also Brock would have been revealed as the attacker in the next couple of episodes leading to Triple H, Ryback, Vince M and Cena vs. Punk, Heyman, Brock and someone else in a survivor series match.


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The following local government departments can refer families for the Family Partnership Program:
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We help to locate extended family members who can participate in a family meeting or conference.
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While other festivals have been shutting their doors, Bamboozle has been running full steam ahead with shows planned for California, New Jersey, Chicago and and a road tour.
Okay, so the Chicago show is the smallest with only a hand full of bands, but it's better than no fest at all. The "many more to be announced" is still on the site, so we may see some more additions in the nine days.
Check out more on Bamboozle Chicago in our music festival guide.


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Kemp, Gonzalez swap places in batting order
BALTIMORE -- As a concession to his struggling offense, Dodgers manager Don Mattingly juggled his batting order on Sunday, flipping the hot Adrian Gonzalez and the cold Matt Kemp.
Gonzalez, batting .377 with two homers and 13 RBIs as the fourth hitter, was moved to the three-hole. Kemp, batting .206 with no homers and five RBIs as the third hitter, was moved to the cleanup spot.
Kemp's lack of production and power comes in the wake of serious shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum. He is hitting only .179 against right-handed pitching.
Gonzalez came into Sunday's game third in the league in batting (.377) and tied for sixth in on-base percentage (.444).
Sunday's lineup also included Skip Schumaker as the designated hitter.
Ken Gurnick 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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Pharmacokinetic Drug-drug Interaction Study Between RaltEgravir and CITALopram in Healthy Subjects (RECITAL). (RECITAL)
This study has been completed.
Radboud University
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Radboud University
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First received: October 22, 2013
Last updated: July 21, 2015
Last verified: July 2015
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Depression is the most common mental health disorder among HIV-patients. Recognizing and treating depression is important in order to improve quality of life and health outcomes in those living with HIV. In clinical practice selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are used most frequently in HIV patients with depressive symptoms. A complicating factor in the concomitant use of antiretroviral agents and antidepressant therapy is the occurrence of drug-drug interactions. Citalopram can be seen as one of the preferred SSRIs in HIV-infected patients because citalopram has a relatively favourable drug interaction profile compared to other SSRIs. Raltegravir is an HIV-1 integrase inhibitor and is frequently being used as antiretroviral agent in combination with tenofovir/emtricitabine in HIV-patients. Raltegravir has shown sustained antiretroviral activity, is generally well tolerated and has little propensity to interact with other drugs because it does not inhibit or induce CYP450 enzymes. Theoretically, no clinically relevant drug interaction is expected between raltegravir and citalopram as raltegravir is not a CYP2D6 substrate and thus will not be affected by the possible inhibition of CYP2D6 by citalopram. Raltegravir is metabolized by UGT but citalopram is not known to influence UGT. A possible interaction may occur through inhibition of P-gp mediated transport of raltegravir by citalopram. However, even when no drug interaction is expected theoretically, it may be recommended to collect sufficient clinical evidence to support this hypothesis because unexpected interactions with raltegravir have been observed in the past. In order to be able to recommend raltegravir and citalopram concomitant use, a pharmacokinetic study in healthy volunteers is proposed.
|HIV Depression
|Drug: raltegravir Drug: citalopram
|Phase 1
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
|Official Title:
|Pharmacokinetic Drug-drug Interaction Study Between RaltEgravir and CITALopram in Healthy Subjects (RECITAL).
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MedlinePlus related topics: Drug Reactions HIV/AIDS
Drug Information available for: Citalopram hydrobromide Citalopram Escitalopram oxalate Raltegravir Raltegravir potassiumU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Radboud University:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- raltegravir AUC and citalopram AUC [ Time Frame: at steady state: day 5 of raltegravir treatment and day 16 or later for citalopram ]
To assess the effect of multiple dose citalopram on the steady state pharmacokinetics of raltegravir and vice versa by intrasubject comparison in healthy subjects.
- The comparison of steady state raltegravir (400 mg BID for 5 days) pharmacokinetics (AUC0-12h, Cmax, C12h) with steady state citalopram (20 mg QD) vs. raltegravir alone by intrasubject comparison.
- The comparison of steady state citalopram (20 mg QD) pharmacokinetics (AUC0-24h, Cmax, C24h) with steady state raltegravir (400 mg BID) vs. citalopram alone by intrasubject comparison.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Adverse Events [ Time Frame: up to approximately 13 weeks (from screening until the last study visit) ]Adverse events will be scored and laboratory measurements for safety will be collected frequently from screening onwards (maximum 4 weeks before the start of the study) until the last study visit (Day 60) or longer if applicable.
|Study Start Date:
|January 2014
|Study Completion Date:
|April 2014
|Primary Completion Date:
|April 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: raltegravir alone
raltegravir 400 mg BID for 5 days
Drug: raltegravir
Other Name: isentress
Active Comparator: citalopram alone
citalopram 10 mg QD for 3 days, followed by citalopram 20 mg QD for 13-14 days
|Drug: citalopram
Experimental: raltegravir + citalopram
raltegravir 500 mg BID and citalopram 20 mg QD for 5 days
Drug: raltegravir
Other Name: isentressDrug: citalopram
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 55 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subject is at least 18 and not older than 55 years at screening.
- Subject does not smoke more than 10 cigarettes, 2 cigars, or 2 pipes per day for at least 3 months prior to Day 1.
- Subject has a Quetelet Index (Body Mass Index) of 18 to 30 kg/m2, extremes included.
- Subject is able and willing to sign the Informed Consent Form prior to screening evaluations.
- Subject is in good age-appropriate health condition as established by medical history, physical examination, electrocardiography, results of biochemistry, haematology and urinalysis testing within 4 weeks prior to Day 1. Results of biochemistry, haematology and urinalysis testing should be within the laboratory's reference ranges. If laboratory results are not within the reference ranges, the subject is included on condition that the Investigator judges that the deviations are not clinically relevant. This should be clearly recorded.
- Subject has a normal blood pressure and pulse rate, according to the Investigator's judgement.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Documented history of sensitivity/idiosyncrasy to medicinal products or excipients.
- Positive HIV test.
- Positive hepatitis B or C test.
- Pregnant female (as confirmed by an hCG test performed less than 4 weeks before day 1) or breast-feeding female. Female subjects of childbearing potential without adequate contraception, e.g. hysterectomy, bilateral tubal ligation, (non-hormonal) intrauterine device, total abstinence, double barrier methods, or two years post-menopausal. They must agree to take precautions in order to prevent a pregnancy throughout the entire conduct of the study.
- Therapy with any drug (for two weeks preceding Day 1), except for acetaminophen.
- Relevant history or presence of pulmonary disorders (especially COPD), cardiovascular disorders, neurological disorders (especially seizures and migraine), psychiatric disorders, gastro-intestinal disorders, renal and hepatic disorders, hormonal disorders (especially diabetes mellitus), coagulation disorders.
- Relevant history or presence of QT syndrome, prolonged QTc time, bradycardia, hypokalaemia or hypomagnesaemia, recent acute myocardial infarction, or uncompensated heart failure.
- Relevant history or current condition that might interfere with drug ab-sorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion.
- History of or current abuse of drugs, alcohol or solvents.
- Inability to understand the nature and extent of the study and the pro-cedures required.
- Participation in a drug study within 60 days prior to Day 1.
- Donation of blood within 60 days prior to Day 1.
- Febrile illness within 3 days before Day 1.
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01978782
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01978782
|CRCN Radboud university medical center
|Nijmegen, Netherlands
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Abstract 53: Pharmacokinetic drug-drug interaction study between raltegravir and citalopram in healthy volunteers.
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
|Responsible Party:
|Radboud University
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01978782 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
2012-005148-50 ( EudraCT Number )
|Study First Received:
|October 22, 2013
|Last Updated:
|July 21, 2015
Keywords provided by Radboud University:
drug-drug interaction
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Raltegravir Potassium
Anti-HIV Agents
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
HIV Integrase Inhibitors
Integrase Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors
Neurotransmitter Uptake Inhibitors
Membrane Transport Modulators
Neurotransmitter Agents
Serotonin Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation
Antidepressive Agents
Psychotropic Drugs
Antiparkinson Agents
Anti-Dyskinesia Agents
Autonomic Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Muscarinic Antagonists
Cholinergic Antagonists
Cholinergic Agents
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Beauty and skincare lines have been jumping on the organic bandwagon in droves. Last year, sales of organic and natural cosmetics exceeded $7 billion. But does "organic" mean what you think it means? Time reports on a few things you should know about "organic" beauty products:
- The USDA is the only organization that can certify something as organic, and they will only do so if all the ingredients, packaging, and production meet the same stringent standards required for organic food.
- A USDA certified organic product is still allowed to have 5% non-organic ingredients. If a product is even 70% organic, it can claim to be made with "organic ingredients.
- It's important to check labels carefully, and if the USDA seal is missing, it might not actually be organic at all.
- Organic products are not necessarily more gentle. In fact, many can irritate sensitive skin because they use pure oils as preservatives.
The bottom line is that while anything organic is better for the environment, organic beauty products are not necessarily better for your skin.


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OVER the past six months a grassroots movement has been growing in Swindon which is seeking to improve the reputation of politics in the town.
However, instead of taking to the streets Better Swindon has found more success by talking with the council.
In its relatively short life, the group has already helped to develop a new approach for consultations and are in talks on ways the standards process can be improved.
"When we first started I think we all thought it we would end up being a protest group," said Chairman Chris Barry.
"In fact, what we have found is that we are pushing against an open door. The councillors and officers we have dealt with have all been very welcoming. They have listened to what we have to say and are open to suggestion.
"What we are seeking to do is to improve the overall image of politics and politicians, which nationally have a very poor reputation these days.
"If we can help to show that the system is more open and accountable then I think everyone will benefit."
Since its first meeting last year, Better Swindon, has seen interest in what it does grow, with posts on Facebook receiving more and more views each week.
One of the groups strengths is it is non-party political meaning it can speak with the council with no agenda. Instead, it has six key principles regarding transparency and openness which it hopes every councillor will sign up to.
Chris said: "When we first started we thought about possibly endorsing several independent candidates which has been done with great success elsewhere but we've moved away from that.
"Instead, we want all councillors to both sign up to them and be held accountable. We know of several councillors in each party who have agreed to it so the next step is to get all the main parties to endorse them.
"Better Swindon is essentially a group of like-minded volunteers who all want to see the best for our town."
The group has also received high profile endorsement, including the former lawyer of Nelson Mandela.
Lord Joel Joffe, who lives in Liddington, said: "Better Swindon has been founded by local people seeking to create positive change in the Borough of Swindon.
"Belief, goodwill and determination are helping to build support in this non political movement and I would encourage all local politicians to sign up and be prepared to be held account to the six Better Swindon principles."
The next public meeting of Better Swindon will take place on April 30 at the Croft Sports Centre in Old Town, starting at 8pm.


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The Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana recently received three grants totaling $40,000, including a $25,000 Metabolic Studio grant to mark the upcoming centenary of the Los Angeles Aqueduct.
The $25,000 grant will fund a residency and project with artist Matthew Moore, who seeks to highlight the impact and importance of the 223-mile-long aqueduct. Moore, a fourth-generation farmer, is also a video and installation artist who grew up outside of Phoenix.
Metabolic Studio is an environmental artists' collective led by artist and Annenberg trustee Lauren Bon. The studio is offering 21 grants totaling $1.6 million for aqueduct-related projects.
On Thursday, Cal Humanities announced that it has awarded $10,000 to a joint project between the Santa Ana Public Library and Grand Central Art Center. GCAC artist-in-residence Jules Rochielle will collaborate with CSUF American studies lecturer Sharon Sekhon, artist/educator Christina Sanchez and UCI professor Ana Elizabeth Rosas to train teens to collect oral histories from the Townsend/Raitt neighborhood of Santa Ana.
The efforts will culminate in an exhibition at Grand Central at a future date.
Grand Central has also received a $5,000 Efroymson Family Fund Grant, to be used for general operating support. Grand Central Art Center is a partnership between Cal State Fullerton and the city of Santa Ana.
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The California Highway Patrol is cautioning drivers crossing Bay Area bridges to watch out for high winds this afternoon.
Motorists on the Bay Bridge, the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge and the Hayward-San Mateo Bridge should be particularly careful as long as storms continue to pound the area, according to an advisory issued by the CHP early Sunday afternoon.
Gusty winds and rain are causing dangerous conditions on bridges and roadways throughout the Bay Area.
Minor flooding and spin-outs have slowed traffic on several roadways. In Dublin and Oakland, vehicles on westbound I-580, northbound I-680 and westbound Highway 24 flipped over on their roof but the CHP reported no major injuries. Oakland firefighters removed a motorist from the vehicle in one crash.
CHP recommended motorists should slow down, leave plenty of space between vehicles and be prepared for puddles and some flooding.