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EZ-Stop Lanyard
Capital Safety introduces the new and improved DBI-SALA EZ-Stop™ Lanyard. Lighter, stronger and more durable than ever, the EZ-Stop Lanyard offers the industry's first modular lanyard designed with components that can be replaced individually when worn or damaged, rather than having to purchase an entire new unit. It also features Hi-10™ energy management material, the smallest shock pack in the world, the lightest and strongest rebar hooks on the market, durable Repel™ webbing, and a rugged and durable soft cover with protected labels.
The new modular EZ-Stop Lanyard was created as a cost-effective alternative to competing products, having a lower overall cost of ownership. The patented one-handed quick connect design offers maximum versatility, allowing users to change pieces on the spot to accommodate various tasks and job requirements, such as leg length, hook type and size, and single or twin leg configuration. "We base a lot of our new product development on what we hear from customers; what their specific needs are," said Jacob Shevik, soft goods product manager at Capital Safety. "We kept hearing that there was an industry need for a product with replaceable parts – not only for the cost-effectiveness of it, but also for the flexibility. The modular EZ-Stop is a unique product that meets those needs across industries."
The EZ-Stop Lanyard features the lightest and strongest components on the market. The new Hi-10™ shock pack is 66 percent smaller and 40 percent lighter than competing products, making it the smallest available shock pack in the world. Consisting of high tenacity Vectran® fiber, the Hi-10™ is resistant to abrasion, moisture, chemicals and cuts, and uses less than half the material content than competing products. The EZ-Stop Lanyard is also equipped with ¾ inch webbing (the thinnest ever offered), which reduces weight and excess bulk for the wearer. The updated steel and aluminum rebar hooks are another industry first for DBI-SALA, featuring a patent pending locking nose design and a dual-action 3,600 pound gate for ANSI compliance and increased strength. Most ANSI 6-foot free fall models are made with Repel™ water repellent webbing to reduce the attraction of mold and dirt, leading to better abrasion resistance. The EZ-Stop Lanyard's superior design is equipped with i-Safe™ technology, which allows it to be tracked in inventory and tagged with usage data. The EZ-Stop meets all applicable OSHA and ANSI industry standards. Stop by the Capital Safety booth (#O30100) to learn more.
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Robbery is one of the most common crimes committed against homes. Though robbery is somewhat common, home security systems use a variety of methods to help deter or prevent crime. You will definitely want to consider purchasing a home alarm system if you live in one of the following US cities with high robbery rates. The data for this list was obtained from the 2009 FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- Toledo, Ohio – Though this Midwestern city has a population of just under 300,000, there are 27.7 burglaries per 1,000 people there each year. This amounts to a total of 8,064 in a single year! Don't even consider living in this city without purchasing one of many home security systems.
- Flint, Michigan – This recession-worn city was once an automotive Mecca for car production. Now, Flint has an astounding 27.4 robberies per 1,000 people, despite its dwindling population of just 111,657 people. This amounts to a total of 3,057 robberies in a single year.
- Jackson, Mississippi – Though a classic Southern city that's home to cultural institutions like Malaco Records, Jackson has a burglary rate of 26.4 burglaries per 1,000 people. Mississippi's capital, with a small population of just over 170,000 people, had a total of 4,569 robberies in a single year.
- Fayetteville, North Carolina – Winning the All-American City Award from the National Civic League three times has not prevented Fayetteville from having one of the US's highest burglary rates. At 24.7 burglaries per 1,000 people, this city, named after an American Revolutionary War general, experienced 4,289 burglaries in a single year. Fayetteville's population of nearly 174,000 can't find that to be very All-American.
- Little Rock, Arkansas – Former President Bill Clinton's hometown has 23.2 burglaries per 1,000 people each year. Arkansas's capital has a population of just about 190,000 people, and the 4,412 burglaries each year surely affects them.
Other cities with high robbery rates include: Birmingham, Alabama; Cleveland, Ohio; Dayton, Ohio; Memphis, Tennessee; and Detroit, Michigan. Cities with populations over 1,000,000 people had far lower rates of burglaries, though Dallas, Texas did have 15.1 burglaries per 1,000 people – the highest in the category. Two other Texas cities – San Antonio and Houston – were second and third in the category, respectively.
If you live in a city with a high robbery rate, you will want to seriously consider purchasing home security systems to help safeguard your valuables and your family.
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Installing a Home Security System?
Did you know that installing a security system is not only a great way to help minimize risk of a break-in or burglary, but it may also lower your home insurance payments? Insurance companies recognize that homes are indeed more secure when they have a home security system installed by one of the top alarm companies.
TopAlarmCompanies.com offers quotes from only the best, most well known business and home security companies. By working with leading providers like FrontPoint, Vivint, GE, Protect America, and, of course, Protect Your Home - ADT Authorized Premier Provider, we can assure you that we are providing quotes from the highest rated security companies in the business.
Not to mention, these six companies use state-of-the-art technology to keep up with the changing market. Features like wireless alarms and touch screen control panels are what consumers want, and these companies offer them along with expert technicians and a skilled customer support staff.
Protect America has been given a five star rating for four years in a row by TopConsumerReviews.com. With their line of affordable home security packages starting at about $30 and free installation, Protect America is offering home security at a price most Americans can afford.
Vivint is one of the most modern, high-tech home security companies. With services that integrate your security system with energy management and home automation, Vivint makes a compelling, "green" option for people that want a top home security company.
Protect Your Home - ADT Authorized Premier Provider - ADT is certainly the largest and most well known security provider.
Protection 1 trails only ADT in the number of customers it has in the US. And, with 60 branch offices, Protection 1 also has locations in nearly every US state, making them a home and business security company that you can even contact in person if need be.
FrontPoint Security touts that their wireless security systems are "virtually undefeatable." The company also notes that it has no hidden fees, all the while providing modern, high-tech home security features like a security app for your smart phone.
Security Networks boasts an A+ Better Business Bureau rating is just one indication of the great customer service they offer. Making use of services like WeatherNet for alerts on dangerous weather, and IDnet for identity protection, Security Networks truly strives to make all aspects of your life more secure, not just your home.

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But according to CopyTele CEO Robert Berman, whose company filed two patent infringement claims last week against Microsoft's Skype service, the situation is more nuanced than it has popularly been portrayed.
"Patents can be a great equalizer, and can give a small company a lot of strength against a large one," he said in an interview. "Each patent case needs to be judged on its own merits. It's unfair with a broad brush to say anytime someone sues somebody, it's in bad faith."
In the case of Microsoft and Skype, one of the alleged offenses involves the video-chat service's reliance on a "secure Web-based peer-to-peer communications" method that uses "a microprocessor-based device that provides secure peer-to-peer communications over a communications network." The other complaint similarly stems from Skype's use of "microprocessor-based devices that provide secure peer-to-peer communications with other devices over a network."
[ Besides fighting lawsuits, what is Skype up to? Read Skype Gets More Versatile. ]
If the language sounds overly broad, it speaks to the controversial nature of patent assertion. If offending parties include all services that use microprocessor-based devices connected to a network, are there any tech companies that don't violate the patents?
Skype is a big target, to be sure; Microsoft purchased the company for $8.5 billion, a huge sum even for an enterprise as large as Redmond, and has since begun to integrate the service in its larger set of product offerings. CopyTele could reap millions if its suit prevails -- but given the language in the patent complaints, Microsoft might be only the beginning.
"It's not our policy to call out potential infringers by name, but we think there are a substantial number of companies that are infringing," said Berman, who added that CopyTele is unlikely to wait for the Skype case's resolution before filing additional suits. The range of potential litigants includes some obvious targets. Google and Cisco also have large stakes in the kind of videoconferencing arguably covered by the patent, for example.
To Berman, such suits against large companies represent smaller players' only hope of competing. "I'm a big believer that in today's environment, it is almost impossible in consumer products or electronics to bring a product to market," he said. "If Apple was started today, they would have to partner with a much larger company."
He pointed out that the suit is "going after one of the largest, most sophisticated companies out there," calling it a "David vs. Goliath confrontation" and remarking, "I don't think anybody in their right mind can accuse us of picking on small companies." Still, when patents use such all-encompassing terms, minor players are sometimes the casualties. Big companies have the legal resources to fight back; fledgling startups often don't.
When asked if CopyTele's efforts will include suits against smaller companies, Berman said, "We are not in the business of bringing nuisance lawsuits" but countered, "However, if there are small infringers -- and there are some we believe are infringing these patents -- they will be hearing from us."
Berman said that legitimate suits have to address what the inventor intended when he or she filed the patent. But given that some cases claim that patents from decades ago apply to recently developed technology, the creator's intentions are open to a degree of interpretation. "Patents are a bunch of words on a piece of paper," he said. "Lawyers are great at twisting words."
Even so, Berman suggested that most patent suits aren't the work of dishonest and greedy attorneys. That is, the lawyers are simply defending their clients' intellectual property, and working within the confines of the system as it is currently defined. Still, when it came to revisions in that system, Berman did not focus on the laws themselves, but rather on other players in the process.
When patents go awry, he argued, the blame should fall to Congress, whose underfunding of the Patent Office has led to patents being issued when they shouldn't have been. Berman did not criticize the lawyers who defend these questionable patents but instead cast additional criticism on the companies being sued.
"Large companies can search the Patent Office for potential patents that apply to products and services they offer," he stated. "In most cases, they choose not to do that. In my view, you can't put your head in the sand, ignore the intellectual property you know is out there, and then scream bloody murder when [lawyers] come to you after the fact."


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text: I think Vince is trying to hang on to this PG thing until this Linda run is over and she is in or out. Once she is in then WWE has nothing to worry about, if she is out I don't think she will try again. Once this is all over I see WWE starting to head in a different direction, I do agree that the attitude era can't be done again. But something along the lines can work. I also think WWE needs to let some mid-card talent step up. It's a well known thing that Vince want's big monster looking men in WWE, but that's not what is being givin these days. He needs to adapt or WWE is just going to slip to the point HHH won't be able to do anything to try and save it.


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SWEENY, Texas - A former Brazoria County high school coach has been accused of crimes against two students.
Eric Shelton, 28, was indicted on five charges of sexual assault of a child and attempting to commit an improper relationship with a student. The indictments said the charges involved two students.
Shelton was a teacher and basketball coach at Sweeny High School.
According to the indictment, Shelton sexually assaulted a 16-year-old student at Shelton's apartment in November.
"I was shocked and disappointed and just really outraged," said a relative of a victim, who asked to not be identified. "For someone to come in to our community, especially in the schools, we're close knit, and take advantage of that situation and prey upon the students and the young girls, it's mind-blowing."
On Dec. 14, in the midst of the allegations, Shelton tweeted, "Worst night ever. Please god get me through this."
The indictment also alleges that in September, the educator kissed a 17-year-old student and had her remove his clothes. Shelton was charged with attempting to commit an improper relationship with a student.
Shelton was arrested on Tuesday and tweeted, "I am innocent. Please God be with me."
The Sweeny ISD released the following statement.
"Mr. Shelton has been on administrative leave since these issues first came to light in mid-December of 2012. He has no coaching or instructional duties at SISD and has been advised that he is not allowed access on any SISD campuses or facilities."
Shelton posted a $100,000 bond and was released from the Brazoria County Jail on Wednesday. He is expected to be in court on March 20.
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Atlanta, Its second foray into the home-catalog business launches an upscale chapter for The Home Depot. The new high-end home catalog, 10 Crescent Lane, focuses on home decor items and is an attempt to "build a stand-alone brand," said Shelley Nandkeolyar, president of The Home Depot Direct division.
10 Crescent Lane—the company's second catalog effort, following The Home Depot Catalog, which launched in November 2003—is intended to compete with home-catalog competitors Frontgate, Horchow, Williams-Sonoma and Restoration Hardware.
The move, according to The Home Depot, is part of an overall corporate strategy initiated by CEO Bob Nardelli to "enhance, extend and expand" into new segments with significant growth potential.


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This past weekend was the most beautiful Columbus Day I can remember. After suffering through the wake of Hurricane Irene, Vermonters really deserved a break. And we got one. Temperatures were around 80F and the sun shined all weekend.
Ken and I ventured out to leaf peep and give his new hip a whirl. He's still a bit wobbly, but he generally gets where he wants to go.
This photo was taken at the property we're researching to buy for Vermont Woods Studios. It's the old Skyline Restaurant on Hogback Mountain in Marlboro VT on Route 9 between Wilmington and Brattleboro.
After a morning of traipsing around Skyline looking at heating, ventillation, air conditioning and plumbing systems we headed into Brattleboro, stopped at Grafton Cheese and landed at The Marina for lunch. Can't think of a better place to be on a day like that.
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This thread inspired me to try my own diy backpack. Unfortunately I couldn't find a swiss gear neufchatel, and the cabela's tackle bag that some guy on dgcr used was more than I wanted to spend. So...I hit the local academy sports and bought a cheap magellan backpack ("bonner" is the specific model), dropped my old revo frame in the bottom of the main compartment and voila...I've got a $25 backpack that holds 12-18 discs comfortably, has two 32oz bottle holders, and lots of extra storage compartments.
The construction isn't anything like my revos, but I'm not really expecting it to last 6yrs like my texas team bag. I'll probably need to make a pvc frame for it too, as the revo frame is a little too snug. The only initial work I put into it was adding some safety pins to keep the zippers from opening all the way. Playing my first round with it tomorrow...pics and review soon.


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Note 'golden rule' in dealing with applicants
Think you can afford to brush off an eager job applicant? Think again.
A global report and survey by Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS) has revealed that certain professionals may be less inclined to do business with companies with which they have had negative interview experiences.
Close to half of the 195 survey respondents from Greater China fell into this category, with just 11.2 per cent saying that their subsequent purchasing decisions would
Relative to their counterparts in the West, professionals in Asia were also found to be more sensitive to communications prior to the interview itself. According to the head of brand and insight at AMS, Simon Thomas, the reasons for this largely boil down to differences in cultural norms and job-seeker expectations.
"My personal view is that professionals in the UK and US have gotten used to a poor candidate experience," he says. "I think that job seekers in China probably have higher expectations of the whole process.
"Also, the job market in China usually involves a lot more [pre-interview] networking," he adds. "It's this initial level of contact that tends to set the tone for the relationship."
However, despite the variance, Thomas says companies here still have some catching up to do. "The whole sense of approaching an employer brand in the same way as a consumer brand - building it, managing it, protecting it, enhancing it - is probably better understood in the West."
While a number of Hong Kong employers already place a strong emphasis on human resources branding, the AMS report indicates that such activities may soon become standard practice given the ongoing talent crunch.
Meanwhile, the rise of social media has put even greater pressure on firms to monitor their interactions with applicants, with many candidates documenting their experiences on the web.
"The important thing to note here is that negative experiences are much more likely to be commented on, and tend to travel much further through social networks," Thomas says.
The values you project, he says - be it through job advertisements, social media, or conferences and seminars - have to remain true throughout the hiring process. This includes everything from supplying the necessary information for candidates to succeed, providing feedback when they don't, and ensuring interviewers are well prepared and can demonstrate company values.


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STAGE TUBE: The Midtown Men Return to Bass Hall!
After making their Fort Worth debut last season, oldies group The Midtown Men return to Bass Performance Hall for two performances on December 1, as shown in this newly-released promo for their show. This promo video features songs from their album Sixties Hits, including "Breaking up is Hard to Do," "Happy Together," among others.
Click below to watch this video!
The Midtown Men reunites stars from the original cast* of Broadway's Jersey Boys. Tony-Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony-Award nominee J. Robert Spencer are currently touring the country with a one-of-a-kind concert experience celebrating the music that defined the 1960s. During their time in the mega-hit musical Jersey Boys, these four talented artists shared the stage for over a thousand performances.
Now these four Broadway Stars are taking their own unique sound and chemistry on the road, singing the hits of The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Jackson Five, The Mamas and The Papas, the Four Seasons, and more.
Additionally, The Midtown Men delighted television audiences with a recent appearance on Good Morning America, were featured with whole page spreads in the New York Times and the New York Daily News, and are on the Jersey Boys Grammy-Award-winning album. The Midtown Men just released a new Christmas single, "All Alone on Christmas," which they will headline the 2012 National Christmas Tree Lighting pre-show at President's Park in Washington, D.C.
Find The Midtown Men at www.themidtownmen.com, on YouTube: www.youtube.com/themidtownmen, Twitter: @TheMidtownMen, or like them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/themidtownmen.
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I hope this is in the right subforum...
Anyways, I was wondering if you guys are aware of the expanding Dioxine scandal in Germany?
At first, dioxine was found in eggs.
Then in chicken and then in pork.
I was really thankful that I only bought organic eggs.
My focus wasn't even so much on myself, (if I am not lying to myself here) but it made me happy to think that those chicken had a better life, roaming around freely and getting good food.
It seems that I spared myself a load of dioxine....


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Thousands of women have sent us their stories about how the Bar Method sculpted and slimmed their bodies, re-invigorated and healed their spirits, and changed their lives.
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A veritable galaxy of stars may have lined up on the grid for the 84th Dutch TT at Assen, but the real stars of the show were the elements. After the rain wreaked havoc on qualifying, shaking up the grid, it was back on Saturday for two of the three races.
Riders and teams were forced to rethink their strategy, make decisions quickly, and gamble on tires and the weather. It made for intriguing races, rather than sheer thrills like the MotoGP race at Barcelona.
Changing conditions offered the brave and the smart opportunities, and mercilessly punished anyone who got it wrong. You felt for the 45 minutes of the races that anything could happen.


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Smeal Academic Papers List
The Smeal College faculty undertake significant academic research in entrepreneurship and related areas. The following is a list of some recent publications:
Pammer, S. E., Fong, D. K. H., and Arnold, S. F. (2000). Forecasting the Penetration of a New Product-A Bayesian Approach Journal of Business and Economic Statistics , 18, 428-435.
Karen Jansen. 2000. The emerging dynamics of change. Resistance, readiness, and momentum. Human Resource Planning 23(2):53-55.
Martin Kilduff. 2000. Organizational culture from a network perspective. Handbook of Organizational Culture & Climate 211-221.
Charles Snow. 1998. Good for practice: An integrated theory of the value of alternative organizational forms. Strategic Flexibility: Managing in a Turbulent Environment 93-113.
Charles Snow. 2000. "Entrepreneurial strategies. Entrepreneurship as Strategy 101-114.
Gary Gittings. 1998. Managing product liability to achieve highway innovations NCHRP Synthesis No. 265.
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What's the typical income of a U.S. retiree? $40,000? $50,000? Higher, lower?
It's $31,157 as of 2008.
That's the median income of households age 65 and older as reported by Pat Purcell of the Congressional Research Service. The median means that half of older households had a higher income, half lower. Technically, it's not the income of "retirees," because it includes the income of older households whether they are fully retired or still working. Still, it's a good metric of the income of retired Americans.
Switching to a slightly different set of statistics, from the Social Security Administration, about 8% of age 65+ households have incomes above $100,000, and about 12% below $10,000.
Most working people I know typically regard $31,000 as a surprisingly low figure for retirement income. Partly that's because they're generally well educated and well paid, and are thus hoping for a higher income in retirement. Yet the figure reminds me of a psychological element of retirement income: Even if you are substantially well prepared for retirement, with significant savings, the income you can derive from a given pool of savings may seem modest.
Call it the millionaire's dilemma. Consider a hypothetical couple who have accumulated $1 million in retirement savings—on top of raising a family, buying a house, and sending some or all of their kids to college. Arguably this couple is one of the best prepared retirement households in the U.S. Assume "he" worked and "she" stayed home. To work with even numbers, assume he'll be receiving Social Security of $20,000 a year, and she'll receive a 50% spousal benefit of $10,000 a year. That's a total of $30,000 of baseline income in retirement from Social Security.
Now, what about the million dollars? If our couple tilts their portfolio toward higher-yielding stocks and bonds, they might be able to generate an income yield of 3%, producing $30,000 a year in dividend income. They could also invest in a balanced strategy and use the 4% withdrawal rule, which helps minimize the risk of running out of money. That would yield $40,000 in the first year of retirement. In either of these two cases, their gross income in retirement is $60,000 to $70,000. This income puts them comfortably in the top quartile of retired U.S. households.
But many millionaires (and the nonmillionaires reading about them) might be surprised at the math. In order to accumulate $1 million, this couple probably was earning a regular six-figure income. They were probably not envisioning retiring on $60,000 to $70,000 a year.
So how does our millionaire couple get to a six-figure income in retirement? One option would be to convert the entire million dollars into a fixed annuity. It might pay $60,000 to $70,000 a year to a surviving couple, depending on their ages, interest rates, and other factors. That, plus $30,000 in Social Security, would put the couple at or near the six-figure level. It would also require the couple to lose permanent control of their assets, something they'd be unwilling to do. At most, they might annuitize a portion of the million dollars to boost guaranteed income. That would keep them shy of their six-figure income lifestyle.
Another alternative is for one of the spouses to have earned a generous public-sector DB pension plan (or generous private-sector pension, though these are growing less common). Let's suppose the stay-at-home spouse had a better-paying government job with a pension paying $50,000 a year. (By the way, that's nearly triple the typical public pension of $18,000 a year.) With both of them working, their total Social Security payments would now be, say, $40,000. Add to that the $50,000 pension, plus the $30,000 to $40,000 in income from the million dollars. They're now in six-figure territory.
What's the lesson here? It's not about being a millionaire in retirement. I used $1 million just to keep the math even. You can convert the numbers to your own situation by dividing (or multiplying) by the appropriate factor.
The lesson is that, regardless of the size of your assets, each dollar of retirement savings in a portfolio could generate 3 to 4 cents in retirement income. In other words, you could expect 3% to 4% from a portfolio. You could double that rate to 6% to 7% for assets in an annuity contract, where you'll need to give up control of your assets.
This is the new retirement math that most Americans, as they approach retirement, are coming to understand. Like the millionaire couple, many will be surprised by the income levels that a pool of assets can generate.
"Asset rich," in other words, does not necessarily feel like "income rich."
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Ten students in Ms. Borowski's 6th grade class have been given a HUGE project!!! They have to research famous historical leaders (assigned--they can't even choose), and present them in front of the class using creative methods. However, they can at least work in pairs! Can you figure out which pairs presented whom, what presentation method they used, and what grade they received?
Tony and Lizzy received the same grade - one did a documentary and the other created a PowerPoint Presentation.
Tony lent Roxanne a book on Simon Bolivar for her project, not knowing that Jenna had already borrowed the same book from the library.
Sarah couldn't get Karl to do anything more than a timeline, which received the lowest grade.
Churchill ended up on a poster.
Zoe did not receive a B.
Danielle had already done numerous reports on Hitler, so she was thankful when she was assigned Churchill.
Although he wasn't supposed to, Joey helped Adam with his documentary of Hitler, since Joey was doing a report on the American leader during that time period.
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Richards making case for permanent rotation spot
ANAHEIM -- The sample size may be quite small, and a few weeks still remain before a decision must be made, but this may already be a relevant question: Can the Angels afford not to keep Garrett Richards in their rotation?
It's not just that he's pitching well -- Richards is the only Angels starter to record an out in the seventh, and he's done so in both of his starts -- it's that he has the best stuff on the staff. In a rotation made up of pitch-to-contact guys, Richards offers an important variation, with an explosive arsenal that can consistently rack up strikeouts.
"He has the potential to do what he's done the first couple starts," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Saturday after Richards pitched seven shutout innings against the loaded Tigers, striking out eight, walking none and giving up two hits. "We'll see where it leads."
Going back to the start of Spring Training, Richards has given up eight earned runs in 36 1/3 innings (1.98 ERA).
Richards, still more than a month away from his 25th birthday, established good command of his four-seam, mid-90s fastball and slider while serving as a reliever to start the season. Since being moved to the rotation when Jered Weaver went out with an elbow injury, he's expanded his repertoire once more, reintroducing the cutter, changeup and 12-to-6 curveball.
His curve, which usually has a 17-mph difference from his fastball, has been an inconsistent pitch for him in the past, but he had it working on Saturday. He threw only six of them, but two were strikes to Prince Fielder, one was a called strike on Victor Martinez and the other resulted in a groundout by Jhonny Peralta.
"That's a pitch that's only going to help me out, throwing that in there 0-2, or throwing it [as a first pitch]," Richards said. "It's a pitch that guys have to respect if I continue to throw it for a strike."
Another reason for Richards' evolution as a starting pitcher: His delivery. It used to be very herky-jerky, probably contributing to his 4.3 walks-per-nine rate in 85 Major League innings from 2011-12. But pitching coach Mike Butcher has helped him be quieter going towards the plate.
"It has allowed me to have a more squared delivery, which means I can be more consistent with all my pitches, whether that's the changeup, the curveball, the slider, whatever," Richards said. "My delivery and rhythm is really comfortable for me. It's allowed me to throw the ball out in front and be a little bit more consistent."
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Broccoli, Ham, and Mozzarella Baked with Eggs
Serve hot. Broccoli, Ham, and Mozzarella Baked with Eggs can be kept in the fridge for at least a week and reheated in the microwave.
Broccoli, Ham, and Mozzarella Baked with Eggs
(Makes 8 servings; recipe created by Kalyn.)
4-6 cups very small broccoli flowerets, blanched about 2 minutes, then drained well.
1-2 cups diced ham (1/2 – 1 lb.)
1 cup low-fat grated Mozzarella
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion (optional, but good)
8-10 eggs, well beaten
Spike Seasoning (or other all-purpose seasoning blend to taste, about 1 tsp)
fresh-ground black pepper, to taste
sour cream, for serving (optional; I'd love this with a squeeze of Daisy)
Heat oven to 375F/190C. Spray a 9″x12″ casserole dish with non-stick spray. (The dish can be slightly smaller too, especially if you use the smaller amounts of ingredients.)
Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil and cook the broccoli just 2 minutes; then pour into a colander placed in the sink and let it drain well. Dice the ham while the broccoli drains.
Layer broccoli, ham, Mozzarella, and green onions (if using) in casserole dish. Season with Spike Seasoning and fresh-ground black pepper and pour beaten egg over. Use a fork to "stir" the mixture just until all the ingredients are coated with egg. (It might look like there is not enough egg, but carry on!)
Bake 35-45 minutes, or until all the mixture is set and the top is starting to lightly brown. (If you use the higher amount of eggs, it will take the longer baking time, but start to check after about 30 minutes.) Serve hot, with sour cream if desired. This can be kept in the fridge for at least a week and reheated in the microwave.
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Broccoli, Ham, and Mozzarella are all good low-carb ingredient choices, and as long as you use lean ham and low-fat mozzarella, this recipe would be approved for any phase of the South Beach Diet. It could be used for most other low-carb eating plans, probably with full-fat dairy for most low-carb plans.
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My grandfather Yaakov Shechter was a goodhearted man. He tried his luck in the United States at a young age, but he returned to Podhajce and continued his work. He stopped working during his old age, and supported himself from the money sent to him by his sons from the United States.
He was noted for his deep faith and desire to help other people. He would lend money without interest to those in need. However, his crowning trait was his hosting of poor guests.
Who does not recall these poor people, those who rely on donations, who would go from door to door? Among them were people who lost their livelihoods, fathers who were collecting a dowry for daughters who had come of age, as well as regular loafers whom, without delving into the reasons that brought them to that state, were for the most part destitute, bitter of spirit, and hungry for bread. The chief concern that they had when they entered the city was to find for themselves a place to sleep, for there were few people in the city who would run to invite them into their homes for the night, and they did not have money for a hotel (even at a low price). Thus began the blessed work of my grandfather.
My grandfather had only a room and a kitchen. Nevertheless, two or three people always spent the night with him. It was no simple task to set up two or three beds each night and to make them in the morning. Aside from this, there was the concern that the guests not be hungry for bread.
These donation collectors (called in Yiddish Di Oreme Leit the poor folk), would go from door to door throughout the entire day. They would gather together individual coins, and were not willing to spend on food the money that they had collected with so much effort. They would arrive in our home at night tired and hungry. My grandmother and mother would always cook a warm soup for these needy people, and prepare coffee and a roll for them in the morning. The lives of these people were not simple every person had his own troubles. Just as they differed in their troubles, they differed in their customs. Among them were quiet people who recognized the goodness of their hosts and offered their thanks. There were also those who received everything that came to them without expressing gratitude. However, my grandfather was not waiting for thanks, for he performed his deeds with great love for these needy people, and out of a soulful duty to assist his fellowman.
Many people passed through my grandfather's home, and among them were people of interest. Among them was one man who knew how to tell splendid stories. On account of this, he read before us The Man of Stories (in Yiddish; Der Mayse Yid). Another of them was skilled at imitating the sounds of various animals. There were also people of bitter spirit who did not open their mouths. We children loved to hear their stories. After dinner, we would run to Grandfather's home, sit on the bed, and listen attentively to the stories of the adventures that they experienced.
After my grandfather's death, my father continued on with this activity. Grandfather's entire residence served only for the hosting of poor guests. Mother returned from the store in the evening tired, but she would always serve dinner to these needy people. My mother worked very hard. We had a large bakery with many workers. Despite this, she found the time and energy to concern himself with these people. In addition to a place to sleep, they would also receive a plate of warm soup at night, and a cup of coffee and a roll in the morning.
My father continued on further in this manner, and distributed challas to the poor of the city every Friday. He would even bring a guest for the meal every Friday. I recall that one of the wealthy men of the city said that he would not take any guest for the Sabbath who had eaten at the home of Moshe Gross, for they were finicky and used to good food. I remember the following incident: Once, some Jew came to us for the Sabbath meal. My mother used to place on challa next to each guest. The meal began, and fish was served as the first course. The guest did not know that he would be served several other courses, so he ate a great deal of challa and fish. As was the custom in those days, after the fish course, chicken soup with noodles, meat, stuffed cabbage and dessert were served. However, this poor guest could not enjoy this bounty. After some time, this guest once again came to us for the Sabbath eve meal. When my mother placed the challa before him, he smiled and said, I fell into this trap only once. Now I know that you eat to the fill, and there is no need to eat a great deal of challa.
However, those good days passed, and the terrible Nazi era came. My parents, my sister and I were saved only through a miracle. My father made aliya to the Land in 1949. His first years in the Land were difficult, for he was not young, and he did not have any money. He worked hard and became rooted, and when he had amassed a sum of money, he immediately placed it at the disposition of the community. He founded a modest charitable fund, and he continued to assist his fellow by giving interest free loans to people in need.
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Moshe Gross may he live (living in Israel),
and his wife Rivka of blessed memory
|Leb Kressel of blessed memory
and his wife Pepa of the Gross family
|Aba Rubinstock of blessed memory
and his wife Adela of the Gross family
Michael Goldberg of blessed memory
Born in Podhajce on June 28, 1897.
Died in Tel Aviv on 4 Shvat 5673 (January 7, 1973)
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In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, Ever Merciful.
Muslims who believe in the Messiah, Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani (as)
An in-depth explanation of Quranic verses 125-136 of Surah Taahaa by Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, Khalifatul-Masih IV (ra) in Urdu and Arabic. Class no. 166. Recorded on December 10, 1996.
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Harvesting quality feedstuffs can sometimes be a challenge. It can be especially challenging in late spring or early summer when too often there isn't enough time between rain events to get forages completely cured and dry enough to be baled as dry hay. A number of hay producers have explored alternatives to baled hay as a way to complete harvest without needing to deal with rained on forage.
One alternative is harvesting forage as higher moisture haylage. The largest single advantage is that the hay only needs to wilt to about 35 to 45% dry matter; it does not have to completely cure. That means a shorter time interval between cutting and harvest and reduced risk of losing forage nutrients due to rain. Also there should be less leaf shattering by chopping at a higher moisture content which should result in higher quality, more valuable forage.
Of course there are some tradeoffs to harvesting forage as haylage. The most obvious is that different equipment is needed compared to baling hay. A producer would need to either purchase or hire the necessary chopping, hauling, and storage equipment unless the operation already had that equipment on hand. Also, more labor may be required. For instance, there may be a need for one person running the chopping equipment, one hauling away from the field, plus one more running either the bagger or packing tractor. Harvesting the forage as baled hay could probably be accomplished with just one person. One factor to keep in mind, however, is that once the haylage crop is harvested and stored there wouldn't be any additional labor required. Baled hay would still need to be loaded, hauled and stacked before the forage could be fed. A producer also needs to keep in mind that moving haylage involves handling a significant amount of water. This does limit marketing alternatives if the producer decides to sell rather than feed as dry hay is easier to transport and more marketable.
Just as with baled hay, proper storage techniques are necessary to prevent excessive losses before feeding. In the case of haylage, keeping oxygen out of the bag, bunker or silo is critical to keeping dry matter losses to a minimum. It's very important to sufficiently pack the pile to eliminate air pockets and to increase the density of the bunker. Bunker silos or piles need to be covered to prevent a layer of spoiled feedstuffs. Also, bags and bunker covers alike need to be checked during the storage period to make sure that there aren't any holes in the plastic to let in air.
Another hay method that is becoming more popular is to use a specialized baler to create high moisture bales, or baleage. In this system the bale is entirely covered with a plastic wrap to exclude oxygen. This method eliminates the need for a separate chopper and hauling system, while still allowing a producer to harvest at higher moisture levels. The plastic wrapping does present some challenges. First, these bales need to be handled carefully to avoid creating holes and allowing air to contact the forage. Second, there would be a significant amount of plastic to be disposed of with each bale. A producer should consider how that waste would be disposed before adopting this system.
Adopting either of these higher moisture harvest methods would lead to some additional expenses for plastic wrap, fuel, labor etc. The hay producer needs to evaluate that added cost with the potential for improved forage quality and determine if alternatives to dry baled hay make economic sense for their business.
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John Woo returns to China to make a masterpiece...
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John Woo has best become known for his intense actioners, including fan-favorites classics like The Killer and Hard Boiled. Now, after spending the last decade making films in America - including Mission Impossible II, Face-Off, Windtalkers, and Paycheck) - he's returned to China to make another masterpiece: Red Cliff.
The highest budgeted and grossing film in Chinese history, Red Cliff tells the tale of a famous historic Chinese battle which took place nearly 1,800 years ago. The likes of which have rarely been seen in cinema, the Battle for Red Cliff is well known in China and is similar to the Battle of Thermopylae with the 300 Spartans in that it was truly warfare on a scale rarely seen.
While Red Cliff received limited release in the USA, thanks to Magnolia Home Entertainment, two versions of the film are available on Blu-ray: the full 5+ hour, two-disc "Original International Version," or a shortened 2.5 hour single-disc version. Granted, most fans of this sort of film will appreciate the complete, uncut version; however (and sadly), a 5+ hour film scares many US fans.
The film itself finds focus on a number of well known and almost mythological Chinese warriors, including leaders Cao Cao and Zhou Yu (and well as Yu's beautiful wife Xiao Qiao), Zhu-ge Liang, Sun Quan, Zhao Yun and others. Bringing these warriors and generals to life is done with both beautiful detail and action and fans of gaining the best understanding of characterization are better off checking out the full-length version of the film.
The shorter version (at 148 minutes) cuts much of the previously mentioned characterization, as well as backstories and minor plots, allowing the major themes of loyalty, honor, courage, and commitment to stand out and shine. In fact, the US version - for a 2.5 hour film - feels almost too short to those who've seen the longer version.
The film itself features gorgeous visuals thanks in no small part to the beautiful direction of John Woo. The battles are intense and brutal, but there's little concern for the shaky camera work that's become so popular among action films as of late. Woo's direction is both solid, easy to watch, and impressive as he gracefully tells a story that every Chinese man, woman and child to this day knows.
The 1080p picture beautifully captures the impressive colors - bright fire in bold yellow, orange and reds, dirty sand and plains in browns, reds, and tans. Likewise, the audio is impressive. For purists, the US version includes both an English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 dub that's good (though I've never preferred to watch a subtitled film in my native language) as well as the original Mandarin DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround track, which is most impressive and gives the actor's full performances. Likewise, the battle scenes truly come to life thanks to generous use of the rear channels - be it arrows seeking a target, the clash of swords and spears, the bang of war drums, or the stampeding horses charging to war.
The US version also includes a generous amount of bonus features, including a nearly 2.5 hour long "The Making of Red Cliff: The Long Road," which will impress fans who are looking for a "making of" that's nearly as long as the film. The feature includes interviews with darn near everyone, behind-the-scene footage, production notes, commentary from director John Woo and much more. For those looking for additional John Woo face time, "A Conversation with John Woo: The Heroism and History of Red Cliff" comes in at nearly 30 minutes and is very informative as talk show host Leo Quinones interview Woo. A short (4+ min) "HDNet: A Look at Red Cliff" supplement is also included which includes a brief promo for the film. Lastly, a selection of storyboards from the film are also included. For those looking for what else Magnolia has in store for future film releases, previews for The Warlords, District 13: Ultimatum, Ong Bak 2, and Wonderful World are also included.
Red Cliff is the sort of film you don't just watch, you experiance it. Full of beautiful set design, costume design, intense battle sequences, an intriguing story, and sheer passion; Red Cliff - even in its shorten 2.5 hour form is a masterpiece of cinema. For those who can watch and enjoy a 5+ hour film, I thoroughly suggest the longer "Original International Version" (even though it doesn't have an English dub - you've been warned!). However, for those casual fans who are looking for an amazing Chinese film experiance that's (only) 2.5 hours long ans is enticing, enthralling and sheer beauty to behold, you'd be hard pressed to find better than Red Cliff.
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JAMES Hayward lifted himself off the treatment table to score a hat-trick and set up Salisbury's thumping 5-1 win over fourth placed Hampshire/Surrey Regional League, Division 2 rivals Old Kingstonian.
The result maintained Salisbury's enigmatic home and away form of winning at Bemerton, having lost every time on their travels - and underlined the key role the South Wilts cricket captain plays in the team.
Hayward had been side-lined for two weeks with an intercostal muscle injury but, despite being only half fit, took the field and bagged a threesome.
"James was told his normal work rate wasn't that important, but sticking the ball in the net was," skipper Tom Morton said.
The four wins puts Salisbury in fifth spot, some way behind runaway pair Trojans and Winchester, who go toe-to-toe at Stoneham Lane on Saturday.
OKs applied the early pressure at Bemerton but squandered the penalty corners they forced, either through mistakes or saves by Tim Green.
Salisbury showed how it should be done, with Chris Warde converting the first set-piece move the city club created.
The goal breathed confidence into Salisbury's ranks and soon after Mark Dunn doubled the lead to give the hosts a 2-0 half-time lead.
Old Kingstonian responded at the start of the second period, but it was Salisbury who stretched their lead – man-of-the-match Morton weaving past several challenges before picking out Hayward for a simple far post tap-in.
Salisbury's fourth goal was a carbon copy move – Morton winning a tackle and Hayward deflecting the ball past the OK's keeper.
The Surrey visitors clawed one back and, with Rob Selbie yellow carded, posed a problem or two. But Salisbury were still creating chances and in the closing stages Mark Dunn won a penalty stroke, which Hayward gleefully converted to give the city side a 5-1 win.
Salisbury could be boosted in the New Year by the arrival of a new Zimbabwean teenage striker, who is coming to work in the city just after Christmas.
"I'm hoping to meet him soon after he arrives in the country and, if possible, get him introduced to the hockey club," Morton said.
"Coming to the UK in January could be a culture shock for him ..."
Fordingbridge 0:3 Salisbury 4's
Salisbury were without a number of players this week due to injury and school rugby, however the team pulled out a lot of stops and managed a excellent result away to their local rivals. With other results going their way Salisbury are up to 4th place in Open League 9, for this week at least, as they play league leaders Isle of Wight 2's next Saturday.
Drafted into the side were Ian Draper, Jon Craig and Bede Rauh and all added considerably to the away sides form. Salisbury started brightly and in the first 10 minutes were 1:0 up following a pin point cross from the right for Craig to finish easily. Peter Barrett had another opportunity which went just passed the post and more attempts at goal were thwarted by a resolute Fordingbridge defence. It was not all one way traffic though and Fordinbridge created pressure of their own but Salisbury's defence was firm with Matt Salmon in goal performing at the same high level as in previous weeks. The second Salisbury goal came from a Garrett pass into the "D". Rauh pressurised the defender and goalkeeper and the ball looped into the net. An own goal? claimed by Bede Rauh!
Salisbury's second half was not quite so strong but Jon Craig moved to defence as Salisbury changed umpires at half time. The mid-field worked hard and Peter Barrett, his father Alastair, Dan Hawksworth and Draper maintained a good deal of control to limit the home side to a few chances. Towards the end of the game a ball from mid-field found Andy Scrase who passed to Garrett, releasing the ball quickly to Rauh on the left of the "D" who confidently swept the ball into the goal to complete a good afternoons sport.
Team: A Salmon, A Barrett, N Twentyman (Captain), Jon Craig, A Manders/A Scase (half play;half umpire), Ben Coleman, Ian Draper, P Barrett, M Scrase, D Hawksworth, B Rauh, A Garrett
MoM; Peter Barrett
Salisbury Ladies are back at the top of the West Women's League Premier Division 2A after back-to-back wins over Gloucester and Swindon.
They share the 15-point mark with Hereford, but have a superior goal difference to the Bulls.
Salisbury beat Gloucester 3-0, but ran in five goals past Swindon to put themselves in a confident mood for Saturday's visit to lowly Cirencester.
Salisbury dominated Swindon from the outset but had to be patient as it took a while before the inspirational Jenna Tait broke the deadlock with a rasping strike.
They doubled the score with a Sarah Dunne penalty corner before two goals in quick succession by Sonia Ribeiro put the game beyond Swindon's reach.
Tait grabbed her second of the game - a mirror strike of her first half goal - before Swindon scored a consolation goal in the dying minutes.