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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a type of arthritis caused by your immune system. When your immune system targets the lining of your joints, it can cause significant pain and discomfort.
The most common joints it targets are in your:
- hands
- wrists
- elbows
- feet
- ankles
- knees
Untreated or severe RA can damage your bones and joints, as well as affect other systems in your body. RA is a chronic condition, meaning that it isn't yet curable. However, early diagnosis and treatment can reduce your symptoms and prevent the condition from worsening.
RA is typically diagnosed in adults between the ages of 30 to 50, though it can develop at any age. According to the Arthritis Foundation, approximately 1.5 million people have RA, and nearly three times as many women have RA as men. Your family history may increase the likelihood of developing RA. But many people develop RA without it running in their family.
You may not realize you have RA right away. The early symptoms of this condition can go unnoticed for years. Many healthy people living an active lifestyle may already have the condition by the time they enter middle age.
Though most diagnoses of RA occur in middle age, you may experience symptoms long before this time. These symptoms may go unnoticed for a number of reasons:
- they happen infrequently
- they're mild at first
- they seem to be symptoms of another condition, such as the flu
To complicate an RA diagnosis even more, you may not have the same RA symptoms as someone else. What one person experiences isn't necessarily experienced by another. This fluctuation of symptoms results in three possible characterizations of the condition:
In some people, the condition is monocyclic. This means that symptoms occur once and may not occur again for 2 to 5 years.
Others experience fluctuating symptoms over the course of the condition, worsening and improving throughout. This is called polycyclic.
A third characterization, progressive, is often more common. The RA presents itself and becomes more severe over a period of time. It doesn't come and go.
If you notice any of the following symptoms, consult your doctor. These may be early signs of RA:
- one or more swollen finger-knuckle joints
- swollen ankle, knee, shoulder, or elbow that lasts for at least 6 weeks
- feeling like you're "walking on golf balls"
- flu-like symptoms, such as fever and fatigue
- small, tender bumps just under the skin of your elbow
- wrist or elbow joint stiffness that lasts for an hour or longer in the morning
Spotting the condition in its early stages can be difficult. Understanding the symptoms of RA and seeking treatment for it can help reduce the pain caused by RA. Early treatment may also prevent the condition from progressing.
Early symptoms can begin to occur as early as age 18. In most cases, RA symptoms present in the smaller joints first. This includes the joints that connect your fingers to your hands and joints in your toes.
The most common symptom of RA is joint pain. You may notice that the pain in your joints comes on at certain times and then fades away completely. This is called a flare. You may experience flares for a few days or even longer.
Other symptoms include:
- tender joints
- swelling in your joints
- a feeling of warmth in the joint areas, sometimes spreading outward
- stiffness or difficulty moving your joints that lasts for more than 30 minutes in the morning
You may also experience symptoms that appear unrelated to RA. For example, many people develop low-grade fevers that are unexplained by other sources. Some people have a general feeling of being ill, though they may be unable to pinpoint a specific cause. Others have a loss of appetite at this stage that leads to unplanned weight loss.
For many people, RA symptoms worsen over time. In addition to joint pain and tenderness, you may experience the following symptoms:
- chest pain
- difficulty breathing
- painfully dry eyes or mouth
- feelings of tingling or numbness
- painless, red lumps on your knees, toes, or elbows
- anemia
Learn more: Are rheumatoid arthritis and anemia connected? »
If you're experiencing joint pain, swelling, or other symptoms of RA, schedule an appointment with your doctor. They can assess your physical health and determine what may be at the root of your aches and pains.
Early diagnosis can help reduce your discomfort, as well as minimize the damage the condition can cause on your body.
During your appointment, your doctor will assess your family history and perform a physical exam. From there, they may use an X-ray, ultrasound, or other imaging test to gather information about the affected areas.
Your doctor may also conduct a blood test. Your blood levels may indicate inflammation in your body or antibodies that point to RA. A blood test can also reveal whether you have anemia. This can occur with chronic inflammation or blood loss.
If your doctor is unable to make a diagnosis or rule out RA at this time, you'll need to come in for regular follow-ups. This will help your doctor determine whether your joints are undergoing any changes.
People with RA often experience the same symptoms as people with other forms of arthritis. Sometimes this makes it difficult to get an accurate diagnosis early in your condition.
Your symptoms may also be the result of:
- fibromyalgia, which causes widespread muscle pain and tenderness
- Lyme disease, which often resembles the flu
- other connective-tissue or autoimmune diseases, which can cause overall weakness and targeted pain
It's important to take note of any symptoms you're experiencing. This may help your doctor make a diagnosis sooner rather than later.
You may want to jot down the following:
- where you feel pain, swelling, or tenderness
- the time of day this happens
- how often this happens
- if you're unable to perform certain physical activities, such as standing up for long periods of time
There isn't a cure for RA. Treatment emphasizes pain management, often through the use of over-the-counter or prescription medications.
These include:
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- corticosteroids
- disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs and biologics, which may prevent RA from progressing
Your doctor may also recommend physical therapy or even surgery for your RA, depending on your symptoms.
Certain lifestyle changes may also help reduce your symptoms:
- staying active with moderate exercise, such as walking or swimming
- eating a diet that focuses on low-inflammatory foods, and less processed sugar and wheat
- using heat and cold to help with inflammation
Find out more: Remedies for rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups »
Living with RA requires vigilance, including seeing your doctor regularly to keep your condition in check. You should discuss your symptoms with your doctor, particularly if they've changed over time. Together, you and your doctor can develop a treatment plan that can reduce your symptoms and improve your quality of life. Treatment may also slow or prevent the condition from spreading to other parts of your body.


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Marianne Gambelli, the veteran overseer of ad-sales at the NBC broadcast network, is leaving her position less than a month after parent company NBC Universal placed an executive above her to supervise the company's overall ad-sales effort.
"After a great deal of thought, I have come to the realization that it's time for me to make a change. Today will be my last day at NBCUniversal. This was not an easy decision for me to make, but it's time for me to explore new opportunities," Ms. Gambelli wrote in a note to colleagues reviewed by Advertising Age Friday.
Ms. Gambelli has a long history in the ad world, joining NBC as an account executive in 1989 and moving steadily up through the network's sports-sales ranks and into jobs of increasing responsibility. It was Ms. Gambelli who helped the network work on ways to respond to sponsors increasingly seeking placement of their products in NBC's programs, and Ms. Gambelli who lead NBC's ad sales as the network devised increasingly creative ways of pairing in-show product appearances with clever and very specific commercials in adjacent ad breaks.
Yet Ms. Gambelli, while taking on more and more responsibility, has often had a boss, whether it be former NBC ad-sales honcho Keith Turner or Mike Pilot, an executive who came to NBC Universal from General Electric and supervised all of the ad-sales efforts of NBC Universal across cable, broadcast and digital. When Comcast Corp. secured a majority stake in NBCU from GE in early 2011, Ms. Gambelli was made the top ad-sales executive at the broadcast network, while the company's cable properties were supervised by a different executive.
Comcast has been reversing that structure in recent months. Linda Yaccarino, a former executive at Time Warner 's Turner Entertainment, was named head of NBCU's cable and digital ad-sales in 2011, and speculation at the time had it that she was going to be given oversight of all of the company's properties.
Since Ms. Yaccarino's arrival, several of NBCU's top sales people have left, realizing, perhaps, that a new sherriff was in town and they would have to be content playing the role of deputy. When Ms. Yaccarino was named head of NBCU's cable sales, Dave Cassaro, a veteran Comcast executive, opted to leave the company. And not soon after she took her position, a subordinate, Steve Mandala, left. He has since resurfaced at Spanish-language broadcaster Univision, where a number of top NBCU executives have begun to congregate.
"Marianne has been a valued member of our sales organization for many years. We have nothing but tremendous respect and admiration for her, and we thank her for her many contributions to NBCUniversal," the company said in a statement.
Ms. Gambelli leaves just as the NBC broadcast network is showing early signs of a turnaround after languishing in the ratings for several years. The network has been buoyed by ratings for "Sunday Night Football" and "The Voice" and has already picked up several series, including "Revolution," "Go On" and "The New Normal" for full seasons.

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2014 Summer Reading Opportunities
We strongly encourage students to read over the summer because of the many benefits. Please use this list for suggestions.
You can also visit these reading websites:
www.goodreads.com/list/tag/middle-school www.teenreads.com www.guysread.com
6th grade
Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko
Moose moves to Alcatraz Island in 1935 when guards' families were housed there, and has to contend with his extraordinary new environment in addition to life with his autistic sister.
Amelia Lost: the life and disappearance of Amelia Earhart by Candace Fleming
Traces the life of aviator Amelia Earhart from her childhood to her final flight - with incredible photos, maps, and handwritten notes from Amelia herself.
Crossing the Wire by Will Hobbs
Fifteen-year-old Victor Flores attempts to cross the border from Mexico to United States to find work and send money home. From hiking miles through the desert to going days without food, Victor struggles to survive.
Doll Bones by Holly Black
A doll that may be haunted leads three friends on a thrilling adventure in this delightfully creepy novel.
Goblin Secrets by William Alexancer
Hoping to find his lost brother, Rownie escapes the home of the witch Graba and joins a troupe of goblins who perform in Zombay, a city where humans are forbidden to wear masks and act in plays.
Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy
Sidesplittingly funny, nail-bitingly spooky, and thrillingly original, this breakneck tale of magic and adventure marks the debut of a pair of heroes unlike any other before (12 year old girl and animated skeleton) who must save the world from an ancient evil.
7th grade
Hold Fast by Blue Balliet
On a cold winter day in Chicago, Early's father disappeared, and now she, her mother, and her brother have been forced to flee their apartment and join the ranks of the homeless—and it's up to Early to hold her family together to solve the mystery surrounding her father.
One Crazy Summer by Rita Garcia-Williams
In the summer of 1968, after travelling from Brooklyn to Oakland, California, to spend a month with the mother they barely know, eleven-year-old Delphine and her two younger sisters arrive to a cold welcome as they discover that their mother, a dedicated poet and printer, is resentful of the intrusion of their visit and wants them to attend a nearby Black Panther summer camp.
Phineas Gage by John Fleischman
Through the case history of Phineas Gage, a 19th century Vermonter who had an iron bar driven through his brain and lived, the book examines what is known of brain function.
The Thing About Luck by Cynthia Kadohata
Just when 12-year-old Summer thinks nothing else can possibly go wrong in a year of bad luck, an emergency takes her parents to Japan, leaving Summer to care for her little brother while helping her grandmother cook and do laundry for harvest workers.
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
As her mother prepares to be a contestant on the 1980s television game show, "The $20,000 Pyramid," a twelve-year-old New York City girl tries to make sense of a series of mysterious notes received from an anonymous source that seems to defy the laws of time and space.
8th grade
Code Talker: A novel about the Navajo Marines
by Joseph Bruchac
After being taught in a boarding school run by whites that Navajo is a useless language, Ned Begay and other Navajo men are recruited by the Marines to become Code Talkers, sending messages during World War II in their native tongue.
Fever, 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson
In 1793, Philadelphia, 16-year-old Matilda cook, who is separated from her sick mother, learns about perseverance and self-reliance when she is forced to cope with the horrors of a yellow fever epidemic.
Flags of Our Fathers: Heroes of Iwa Jima
by James Bradley
In February 1945, American Marines plunged into the surf at Iwo Jima and into history. The son of one of the flag raisers has written a powerful account of six very different men who came together in the heroic battle for the Pacific's most crucial island.
Nothing But the Truth: A Documentary Novel by Avi
A ninth-grader's suspension for singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" during homeroom becomes a national news story.
Pop by Gordon Kormam
After moving to a new town, Marcus strikes up a friendship with Charlie Popovich, a former pro football player. As the two grow closer, Marcus learns that Charlie has early onset Alzheimer's disease as a result of suffering head injuries during his career.
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With access to the internet comes the availability of material that may not be of educational value or appropriate for students. While at school, CCSD has taken precautions to restrict access to inappropriate or harmful web sites. However, on the internet it is impossible to control all materials and limit all access to information that has no educational value. CCSD firmly believes that the valuable information and the interaction available on the internet far outweigh the possibility that users may procure material that is not consistent with the educational goals of CCSD.


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Invicta Men's 3047 Pro Diver Collection Grand Diver Automatic Watch
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Classically styled with powerful lines and featuring a precise Swiss-made automatic watch movement, the shock-resistant Invicta Grand Diver men's stainless steel watch is made for serious scuba fanatics with a water resistance rating to 300 meters (nearly 1000 feet). This large, round watch measures 47mm wide (1.85 inches) and 17mm thick (0.67 inches) and it's made from solid surgical grade stainless steel. It also offers a skeleton see-through caseback and molded diving helmet logos on the end pieces connecting the silver stainless steel bracelet band as well as on the screw-down crown. It's topped by a green unidirectional rotating elapsed time bezel with white markings. The black dial face is supplemented by Tritnite luminous dotted markers and arrowhead-style hands (with seconds hand). Other features include an anti-reflective crystal with magnifier, date function at 3 o'clock, and diver's buckle with safety clasp.
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Also referred to as self-winding, watches with automatic movements utilize kinetic energy, the swinging of your arm, to provide energy to an oscillating rotor to keep the watch ticking. They're considered more satisfying to watch collectors (horologists) because of the engineering artistry that goes into the hundreds of parts that make up the movement. If you do not wear an automatic watch consistently (for about 8 to 12 hours a day), you can keep the watch powered with a watch winder (a great gift for collectors).
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A non-iron finish and added stretch deliver worry-free comfort to this men's shirt. Designed to resist wrinkles after washing, this versatile office standard is perfect under a blazer and dress pants, or worn on its own. It's time to experience the difference of expandable comfort with this men's shirt, a key piece of the revolutionary Van Heusen flex collection. Beginning with the world's first collar that expands 1/2 an inch, the full collection now includes everything the modern man needs from head-to-toe.Non iron – say goodbye to your iron, and say hello to effortless style. With a wrinkle-resistant finish this style will always look its best
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Invicta Men's 'Disney Limited Edition' Quartz Gold-Tone and Leather Casual Watch, Color:Black (Model: 25023)
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Catherine Zeta-Jones & Bruce Willis: 'Red 2' Filming in Paris!
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Bruce Willis hang out on the set of Red 2 while waiting to film some scenes on Thursday (October 11) in Paris, France.
Also on set that day was their co-star John Malkovich!
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The day before, Catherine, Bruce, and John were joined on set by cast mate Mary Louise Parker.
Red 2 is slated to hit theaters on August 2, 2013! Be sure to check it out.
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January 19, 2007
Austal launches first Hawaii Superferry
Austal USA, Mobile, Alabama, yesterday launched its Hull 615--the first Hawaii Superferry.
At first light, the Pete B dry dock was floated up the Mobile River and secured to Austal's bulkhead on the west side of the yard's assembly bay No.4. With the dry dock aligned and secured to the bulkhead the process of pulling the ferry out onto the drydock began. The ferry was then secured to the dry dock, which was moved back down river to complete the launch and float the ferry. The ferry currently sits in the Mobile River alongside Austal's south assembly bay bulkhead awaiting preparation for sea trials.
"Austal is proud to have designed and constructed this state-of-the-art vessel," said Austal's COO, Dan Spiegel. "It is the first one of its kind in the United States and we have been looking forward to the launch of this ferry for over two years since we celebrated the start of construction. This event represents Austal's superior capabilities when it comes to high-speed aluminum vessel design and construction."
Hawaii Superferry's first vessel is the largest aluminum passenger-vehicle ferry built in the U.S. to date, with a length of 349 ft 4 in, a beam of 78 ft 1 in and a draft of 11 ft 8 in.
The ferry will operate between the Hawaiian Islands at speeds up to 35 knots.
The vessel is four decks high, including two decks for parking 282 cars or 28 forty-foot trucks and 65 cars, one deck for passengers and the bridge deck reserved for the pilot and crew.
Two thirds of the second, mezzanine deck hoistable in order to facilitate parking for lighter cars and leave maximum parking space for the larger trucks.
The upper deck, or passenger deck, includes comfortable seating and amenities that include a bar and lounge at each end, food counter, gift shop, video game room, children's play area, restrooms, crew mess, purser's office, and first aid room.
Construction began on the Hawaii Superferry in June 2004 with a visit from a Kahu (Hawaiian priest) to formally bless the vessel, the construction hall and everyone that was involved in the project.
Full contract funding for this two-vessel project was confirmed in October 2005 making the contract unconditional and enabling work to be completed at an accelerated pace. Construction is advanced on the second ferry which is scheduled for completion in the first half of 2009 following the launch of Austal's first Littoral Combat Ship.


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Tea Leaf Greens Josh Clark Jams with Del Mar on 'Guatemalan Insanity Pepper'
Tea Leaf Green guitarist Josh Clark took the stage with Del Mar Saturday night at the Annex Night Club in Madison, WI. Clark joined the group for the subtly titled Guatemalan Insanity Pepper, trading guitar licks with Del Mars Nate Kendall. Tea Leaf Green opened the gig, which was a celebration for the release of Del Mars new CD, Face to Face.
Tea Leaf Green will remain in the area for this weekends Big Wu Family Reunion. The group plays Wednesday at appropriately – the Green Room in Iowa City, IA. The full schedule is available at www.tealeafgreen.com.


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If you are thinking that buying winchester gun safe is worth or not? than you are at correct page. Today I will compare all top rated winchester gun safe products with pro and cons.
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Evolution by Winchester Safes is one of the most heavy-duty gun safes available in the market. Evolution safes come in two models namely Evolution 36 and Evolution 55 with a capacity of 40 & 67 gun placements, respectively. Evolution safes have a dynamic storage space that caters to your requirement of storing traditional as well as modern guns in different shapes.
Evolution's storage space consists of 6 double-stacked barrel rests that are coated with rubber. These can be adjusted as per the height of the guns. Also, 11 handgun pins that can be easily accessed makes the safe one of the most dependable safes for your arsenal. Also, the fire protection with 60 minute fire rating and advanced burglary protection makes it a great safe to store guns.
Evolution is a beautiful treasure chest that anyone with guns of different sizes would love to have. Any person who loves his guns and is extremely considerate towards their safety, would love to have Evolution gun safe at his home.
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You should think of buying this safe if you have a big arsenal and can afford to purchase and shift this heavy safe whenever needed.
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So, if you love your family as much as I love my family, than you should buy the Legacy without any doubt. Since high security safe is among the largest and most impenetrable gun safes available, and includes an unrivaled set of features. Legacy 44 and Legacy 53.
Legacy gun safes include thermal accessory door organizers, a bright LED light kit that helps with visibility inside your safe, and a Power Docking System that provides (2) 110v power outlets and (2) USB pass-through.
Legacy comes with a capacity to store 51 long guns- a pretty great capacity for gun safes. Moreover, the safe is made from durable powder-coated gunmetal, making it impenetrable. With best-in-class power docking system, large bolt size, excellent fire protection and superior burglary resistance features, this can be one of your best investments for ensuring the safety of your family in case of fire or burglary.
Legacy is the best gun safe available in the market that should be picked by serious gun collectors who do not mind spending on security. As it has adjustable shelves, it can be customized to suit gun storage requirement of a person having a dynamic arsenal.
Legacy is by far one of the best gun safes available in the market. With so many promising features, extended fire protection, burglary-safe features and customized storage, there is no reason not to pick Legacy in the list of best gun safes, at present.
- Made from powder coated gunmetal and comes in black/saddle brown finish
- Welted pin dot interiors
- Adjustable shelves and easy to access barrel racks for complete customization
- Extended fire protection of up to 2.5 hours at 1400º F ( Protection for longest period of time)
- Dual layer Palusol® door seal for better fire protection
- Customizable storage space with adjustable shelves
- Vault strap door hinge and 2" bolt diameter (biggest in Winchester safes) for better protection in case of burglary
- Heavyweight
If you need a trustworthy solution for maintaining your arsenal, safely and you can afford to shell out extra bucks for the same, choose Legacy gun safes and you will never be disappointed.
#03 – The Winchester Gun Safe Silverado (Highest Rated Winchester Gun Safe)
Silverado can be called the most amazing gun safes that offer all the premium features of costly safes at an economical price point. If you look for a pocket-friendly solution without compromising on security, Silverado can be the best choice for you, at present.
Silverado is the most budget-friendly gun safe choice. If you look for safety, convenience during installation and at the same time do not want to spend a fortune, Silverado gun safes are ideal for you. It offers most of the features of premium gun safes without being heavy on the pocket.
- 90-minute fire protection at 1400º F.
- Excellent lock quality and top level door security.
- Heavier than others and low storage than others.
- Shorter and weaker bolts due to 3 direction lock system.
#04 – The Winchester Treasury Gun Safe (Strongest Winchester Gun Safe)
Coming in two storage sizes- one for 26 long guns and another for 48 long guns, Treasury is a simple yet functional safe offering convenience and safety. The Treasury safe offers required security owing to 10 gauge steel that is hard to penetrate with outside attacks.
The thick steel body with great fire protection and burglary safe features makes treasury an ideal choice for people looking for a proper solution to protect their arsenal and important documents. Also, five layered fireboard and door seal makes this safe highly-resistant to fire hazards.
- Great for tackling general safety and security issues.
- Multiple size variations according to requirement.
- Fire resistance for up to only 90 minutes.
- High price.
#05 – The Winchester Gun Safe Big Daddy (Highly Secured)
As the name suggests, Big Daddy is for a hardcore gun collector who has a huge arsenal at his home. With large storage space, solid steel body, great fire resistance capabilities, Big Daddy is an ideal gun safe that can make sure your guns are always safe behind strong steel walls.
If you are looking for a high security solution for storing your guns but are not much keen on spending a huge sum, you can definitely pick a big daddy safe. Also, as it has huge storage space, you can store all your guns at a single place.
Weighing 803 lbs, a single size is available under this category. You can accommodate with Big Daddy around 48 long guns easily with the version of Big Daddy XLT, Big Daddy, Slim Big Daddy.
It's Best for Big amount of gun collectors. Who love buying guns on regular basis.
Big Daddy is unlike any regular contender in the best gun safes list. Its huge capacity to store guns is a just reason to include it in this list. Also, it's adjustable racks offer an added advantage to a gun collector.
- Exterior Dimensions: 59″ H x 42″ W x 25″ D.
- Interior Dimensions: 56″ H x 38″ W x 14″ D.
- Weight: 806 lbs.
- Cubic ft: 36.5.
- Locking Bolts: 14.
- Pistol Pockets: 8.
- Long Gun Capacity: 48.
- Adjustable u-shaped racks for convenient storage.
- Separate shelves for small guns and accessories.
- Only 75 minutes of fire protection.
- Think locking bolts (only 1.25" diameter).
If you wish to secure and safeguard the valuable without creating a hole in your pocket, opt for Big Daddy Winchester Gun safe.
With the aim to save few bucks spent on the steel construction, the Big Daddy come up surged a couple of gauges. But to increase the protection strength, other features like titanium disk, hard plate protection, 3-way locking, 1.5-inch bolts and auxiliary re-locker are incorporated.
Do not expect a lot many accessories along with the package. You will have to add a bit more to the expenditure to purchase the add-on items you desire for the gun safe because only a single power outlet and DPO comes with the package by default.
If you need a large safe for your gun collection, you should definitely go for Big Daddy. It has all the space you need for guns of different sizes. Also, great fire and burglary protection make it an ideal choice for homes in areas prone to fire hazards.
#06 – The Winchester Gun Safe Ranger Deluxe (High Demand)
The ranger safe series is available in multiple colours and sizes. The Ranger Deluxe cheapest gun safe manufactured by Winchester – including these amazing products: Ranger 44, Ranger 54, Ranger 34, Ranger 26.
Cheapest winchester gun safe in this list but wait…
As I mentioned previously, an ideal gun protecting safe should be able to have fire resistance span of minimum 60 minutes. Else there are 100 % chances of it getting collapsed if the temperature rises. It can withstand the high temperature of 1400 F for almost 60 minutes.
The variety of options in terms of the size makes it Ranger Deluxe the most high demand product.
The series has three Model: Ranger 19 which can house 22 guns, ranger 31 to house 39 guns and Ranger 42 for 42 guns perfectly.
Ranger Deluxe known for low prices are directly indicative of low-level security due to 12 gauge steel body and 1 inch thick bolts.
But don't get hyper yet because the lock mechanism is as good as in any better and pricier model. It is up to your decision to chose between the electronic or mechanical lock.
Moreover, don't raise your expectations for the accessories. You cannot dream to get anything more than auxiliary shelf covers, adjustable shelves and an accessory door panel in the package. Think of purchasing this safe only if you have good amount of budget constraints.
Also, do not store expensive items or armours of high value.
An additional piece of advice is for the people who live in houses made of wood or any flammable raw material as the safe could not tolerate the extreme thermal emergencies.
- Three layers of fireboard in the body
- Drill resistance safe
- Four ways locking system
- Lesser duration of fire safety than other safes.
We have written below mentioned guide for users, who want to learn how to select perfect product to buy a new gun safer. You can take out print out of this article as it's extreamly useful for you. Continue reading…
Buy Real Security Not Illusion of Security
It is not only the gun but the other accessories and valuables that need to be safeguarded in the best way possible.
Hence before you finalise buying one of the gun safes, make sure that you have pondered over the below-mentioned questions.
Is the safe spacious enough to accommodate all your guns along with the other accessories?
Is it able enough to combat the threats like fire, robbery or burglary?
Does the lock mechanism of the safe matches your requirement?
Is the combined cost of the guns and accessories less than that of the gun safe?
If you are still struggling to find a suitable answer to this question, we are here to offer a helping hand.
When the question revolves around the wide range of options, immense safety against threats and problems, affordable and decent investment, great dimensions and good storage capacity, 'WINCHESTER GUN SAFE' is the best suggestible answer.
A Brief Description About Winchester Safes
Winchester safes, after accomplishing name and fame in the gun manufacturing industry, took a step forward towards the manufacturing of the world class gun safes.
Set up in the year 1866, Winchester has been availing the professionally designed products for the security of the Americans.
They understand how important your families are to you and hence do not leave a single loophole that might become the cause of their unsafely.
The company stands out from the run of the mill stuff in terms of the quality and appearance they offer.
They have always believed in offering what they promise.
The 'state-of-the-art method used for the fabrications of the gun safes does not allow the company to compromise with the quality.
Innovation and modifications based on the requirements of the users and the need of the time have been the priority since always.
Reliability and integrity are the two pillars on which the company relies upon.
It is not just the guns that the Winchester gun safes protect, but it protects the memories, your possession and your peace of mind.
Why Winchester Safes are the Best?
The features offered by the Winchester safes make them the best in the market.
As stated by the company's website, the two pillars i.e. integrity and reliability have helped them to earn the title of "American Legends"
It understands well that the reputation is built through the standard services comprising of the Winchester safes advantages. There are times when you might not be at home.
But your absence should not take away your peace of mind since the security and safety of your guns back at home is indeed a thing to freak about. Winchester gun safes offer you a list of multitudinous incontestable and prompting reasons to immediately buy one of it.
Burglary Protection
Winchester safes are leading company in the gun safe industry. As per the latest collected data, a home break-in is reported in the United States every 13 seconds thereby giving a rough estimate of 2.5 million intrusions in a year.
In such a scenario, do you feel that your guns are safe enough? Absolutely not. The scenario would worsen if the gun would go in the wrong hands.
Keeping in mind all the cons, the designing is done so as to make it less vulnerable to such threats.
Recessed doors, reinforced door jambs, solid steel hinges, sufficiently large deadlocking bolts and anti-pry tabs are some the features that are taken into special consideration to elevate the graph of theft protection. You can spot the mentioned features is almost every Winchester safe.
Made up of 12 gauge or thicker steel, every Winchester safe have bore and passed the extensive testing procedure, so as to get certified as the residential security container ( RSC) by under Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
This is to note that 12 gauge is considered to be the standard requirement for making it extremely weapon safe.
Moreover, for ensuring the structural integrity, seam welding is preferred over spot welding for better safety.
The notable certificates earned by the Winchester gun safes includes its certification as California DOJ firearm safety device, certification from the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for being the first manufacturer of the residential security containers (RSC) and UL certification for the mechanically secure (EMP- resistant) sergeant and Greenleaf locks used in the Winchester safes.
Fire Protection
Another characteristic feature of the Winchester gun safe is its fantabulous resistance to fire. It can bear temperature as high as 1400 Fahrenheit for the time spans ranging from 45 minutes to 2.5 hours.
A product is considered to be a good fire resistor if its resistivity could last for at least 60 minutes. It is the point to celebrate that every gun case made by Winchester falls under the safe category.
Notably, fireboards play a substantially crucial role in the protection from fire accidents. The secret behind this amazing resistance is the use of a large number of fireboard layers which are considerably thicker.
Precisely, the three layers of ½ inch fireboard are present in the door while two layers of 5/8 inch surface the rest of the safe. The weight of the safes is evident of the mentioned facts.
If you still have doubts in some corner f your heart, why don't you test and prove it yourself? The door seals expand 6 times to its original size on encountering the heat.
This, in turn, seals the door to obstruct the way of smoke and heat inside the gun safe. An external solid steel hinge design is incorporated on the door of all the safes.
This does not permit any break in the fire insulation. If there would have been a break, it would have resulted in the transfer of the heat to the inside of the safe thereby damaging your possessions.
Made in USA
The company believes in manufacturing the safes in their home ground. It is not out of the trust issues with other countries or disbelieves in the quality and variety that they offer.
The reason is the dream they have always nourished. The dream is to manufacture the Winchester safes in the hometown of Fort Worth, Texas.
After investing millions in buying and developing the automatic manufacturing machinery, upgrading the technology in laser cutting, robotic welding, and various other state-of-the-art equipment, the company finally revamped the process of manufacturing highest quality in their home ground.
Apart from the advancement, the automation of the entire process resulted in the faster and better manufacturing. A time period of 2.2 minutes gives off a finished safe that is ready to be shipped to the consumer.
It was not out of the hard feelings of the competition but they believe and efforts in American-built safes that have made them a shining name in the manufacturing industry which still holds an undisputable status.
Environment Friendly: The company believes in the environment-friendly development and hence takes care of causing the least damage to the environment.
Won't you prefer to buy a product that has been made out of the recycled stuff?
After all, you would be contributing to the welfare of the environment indirectly. Each and every piece manufactured by the Winchester safes is out of the recycled material.
Ranging from the steel used to the packaging cartons and the interiors of the shelf, everything is of the reprocessed raw material. In addition to the mentioned things, paints used on the safes are eco-friendly as they do not emit any harmful chemicals into the atmosphere.
Warranty & Guarantee
A limited lifetime warranty comes along with all the Winchester gun safes. The company will repair the safe is it gets damaged due to any incident of burglary or fire during its lifetime.
Also, the defects in either the material or the workmanship and compensated by the company. You can make the repair claim either online or offline along with a police/ fire department report for the proof sake.
All the locks present in your safe also comes with a warranty period of 2 years. If a flaw in the material used or the workmanship is spotted, the immediate repairing or replacement is availed.
What makes the news worth a treat is the fact that the warranty period of the locks can be extended to another 9 years on the payment of very nominal fees. Purchasing the Winchester gun safes would be the best deal of your life for sure.
Guarantee: They are the people of words. It is the company which runs on promises. They do not promise what they can't fulfil but does not leave any stone unturned to prove the authenticity of every word uttered and promised by them.
Every claim made about the durability and strength of the safe to withstand all sorts of burglary attacks, fire accidents, and every other outlaw is true to the extent possible.
Still, if in any possible scenario, your safe gets damaged due to the above-mentioned reasons, full support is offered by the company.
Yes! You heard it right. The company will replace the safe or repair it if possible without charging a single penny from you. Isn't great? What more could you expect? You no longer have to risk you pricey possessions and the peace of mind for the sake of its safety and durability.
Winchester gun safes are here to lessen your troubles and headaches.
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Conclusion: Winchester Gun Safe Reviews
Indeed the Winchester safes are housing the security of your family along with your peace of mind.
If you are one of those people who is thoroughly interested in buying a gun safe, the above mentioned would help you to make the best Winchester Gun Safe pick according to your desirability.
What I found appreciable is the Winchester's promise of offering solid core protection along with the never ending list of winchester gun safe premium features in pocket-friendly range.
Although I cannot tag a single winchester gun safe as the best since the definition of "good" varies with the requirement of the people.
As far as the demand f the majority is considered, I found Silverado series to be the leading name.
It offers tremendously amazing fire and burglary protection features, 3 different sizes to meet the specific storage requirement, the unique door organizer and a lot more.
I loved their warranty and guarantee policies that are amended every now and then in the best benefit of the customers.
The step taken by the company to double the defect warranty and relocating the manufacturing unit back in America is the perfect exemplary of the care and concern the company holds in its heart.
Comment here about the Winchester Gun Safe Reviews.
Winchester Safes Review
- The Winchester Legacy
- The Winchester Silverado
- The Winchester Big Daddy
- The Winchester Ranger Deluxe
Winchester gun safe is the best way to safe your guns. It gives granteed assurance to make your family safe and secure. Winchester gun safe is the highly recommended product with gives high quality satification.
As per experts, it's the best selling winchester gun safes due to standard quality of product manufacture. Get details reviews of this on Before Buy Winchester Gun Safe Reveiws
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- #01 – The Winchester Evolution Gun Safe (Latest Winchester Gun Safe)
- #02 – The Winchester Gun Safe Legacy (Best Winchester Gun Safe)
- #03 – The Winchester Gun Safe Silverado (Highest Rated Winchester Gun Safe)
- #04 – The Winchester Treasury Gun Safe (Strongest Winchester Gun Safe)
- #05 – The Winchester Gun Safe Big Daddy (Highly Secured)
- #06 – The Winchester Gun Safe Ranger Deluxe (High Demand)


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Sony Vs Geohot. You should pay attention to this warning if you own PS3 (PlayStation 3), few weeks ago I reported you about the exploits which has been discovered by Geohot on PS3 (PlayStation 3). Sony has responded to Geohot by prosecution and now Sony intend to punish its users who have jailbroke their PS3s.
Consumers using circumvention devices or running unauthorized or pirated software will have access to the PlayStation Network and access to Qriocity services through PlayStation 3 system terminated permanently.Sony will ban anyone use jailbroken PS3 from PSN. Sony is also sending some warning emails to them, here's a sample from these email:
A circumvention device and/or unauthorized or pirated software currently resides on your PlayStation(R)3 system.
Immediately cease use and remove all circumvention devices and delete all unauthorized or pirated software from your PlayStation(R)3 system. Failure to do so will result in termination of your access to PlayStation(R) Network and access to Qriocity(TM) services through your PlayStation(R)3 system.
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Mr. Michael: The hon. Gentleman was probably one of the youths who caused trouble there in those days. He has clearly not learned from those days to do his homework first. He has not read the requirements, conditions, advice and guidance, any more than he listened to what I said. The measure can succeed only in the context of community support and a joint effort to tackle the problem, involving communities, parents, local authorities and the police; but that is what is proposed. Did the hon. Gentleman not understand that?
Mr. Hughes: Of course I did. The right hon. Gentleman should not become so excitable so quickly. If, however, he thinks it a good idea to start stereotyping, and to say that the Peckhams or Penarths of this world should contain no-go areas--curfew areas; "can't go out late" areas--I must tell him that I do not think it will be good for the law-abiding people, including young people, who live in those areas. It can only paint bad pictures: it can only make areas that look as though they have trouble look even worse. By all means let the police concentrate on the troublemakers, but they should concentrate on the troublemakers rather than the places where they live.
I hope I have demonstrated straightforwardly that Liberal Democrats have considerable concerns about a Bill that is good in parts, but very worrying in parts. We shall do our utmost to make sure that it is much better by the time it returns to this House.
Joan Ruddock (Lewisham, Deptford): Last week one of my local newspapers, the News Shopper, featured a banner headline: "Crime is on the rise--report". A subhead referred to an increase of £30,000. It dealt a tremendous blow to both the police and the local authority, which had forged an extremely effective community safety partnership. It was, moreover, distressing for all of us because it was simply untrue.
In Lewisham, crime fell by 5 per cent. between the period from March 1999 to December 1999 and the corresponding period in 2000. Burglary fell by 16 per cent., and the borough was top of the Metropolitan police league table in respect of judicial disposals of such crimes. Car crime also decreased, and Lewisham was near the top of the league table in respect of clear-up rates.
The headline might have been justified, although clearly to a lesser extent, with regard to reporting of street crime, which has been on the increase in Lewisham and throughout the country--although the number of such crimes in Lewisham is lower than the Met average.
Mr. Chris Pond (Gravesham): I have here a copy of one of my little newspapers, which reports a crime increase of 10 per cent., and states that, in Kent, crime fell by 23 per cent. during the same period. That paper is the Gravesham News Shopper. Do we detect a trend?
Joan Ruddock: My hon. Friend makes an important point.
Even where certain crimes have increased, most people are not the direct victims. Most people feel, however, that their quality of life is threatened and often diminished by the fear of crime, which is why it is so reprehensible that local newspapers exaggerate crime levels. Antisocial behaviour gives rise to anxiety, and also creates an impression of lawlessness. That is why I welcome the Bill.
I want to talk mostly about low-level crime. I welcome the measures relating to young people. Let me also say, however, how much I appreciate the provisions for enhanced witness protection. Like many of my hon. Friends, I have dealt with a small but terribly distressing number of cases involving people who have been willing to come forward, but have subsequently lived in terror of victimisation. We owe it to them to improve their treatment.
In Lewisham, as elsewhere, young people commit a disproportionately large number of crimes. In our crime and disorder audit, the statistics relating to robbery, violence against the person, theft and handling all demonstrate that the highest offending rate was among those aged between 15 and 24, and that the second highest was among those aged between 10 and 14. Victimisation of those same groups is equally high, however. In the context of robbery and violence, the highest rate of victimisation was among those aged between 10 and 24.
A raft of Government measures are already addressing many of the underlying causes of crime. Unemployment--to name but one--is falling dramatically in my constituency. Nevertheless, there is a real need for more deterrence. Both my local authority and the Lewisham police service generally welcome the Bill: they are delighted by the Government's recognition that the yob culture will no longer be tolerated.
At present, most people arrested for drunkenness--certainly in my area--get off with a caution. Not even a night in the cells seems to act as a deterrent, and there is a feeling that the courts do not view drunkenness as a serious matter. Such is the frustration of my constituents and my local authority that they are in the process of constructing a case for a byelaw on street drinking. I agree with what my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary said about such applications for byelaws: they are difficult to draft, and the local authority has been greatly concerned about the difficulties involved. The Bill will be helpful in that regard as well.
In my experience, there are two kinds of street drinker. There are the long-term alcoholics, who are usually older and penniless, and there are the daytime drinkers, who cause serious offence but who really need "wet centres" and other ways of being helped to overcome a habit that can no longer be deterred. I trust that we can give more help to local authorities and volunteer organisations to try to tackle the--admittedly small--number of people who engage in such disruptive activities.
A much more widespread problem is that of young people who are fit and healthy and who seemingly have unlimited funds with which to purchase alcohol. They cause continual misery to my constituents in their rowdiness in the streets and around drinking places--not only licensed premises, but off-licences as well--particularly in the evenings and at night, on the buses, the tubes and the trains, where they are intimidating and cause real concerns. Indeed, they probably deter many people from travelling when they would wish to do so. It is for that reason that we believe that fixed-penalty notices will be a deterrent and very helpful in trying to deal with that type of antisocial behaviour.
There will always be a limit on the number of those who can be arrested, however many police officers there are on the streets. On the issue of police officers, I tell my hon. Friend the Minister that my borough commander, Mike Humphrey, is very much of the view that the increased payment for police officers in London, and the free travel to be introduced next month, will greatly aid recruitment and retention.
We cannot, however, reduce this debate to simple numbers. As I said, it will never be possible to arrest all who are involved in antisocial behaviour, regardless of what powers or penalties we have. That is why the rest of the Government's initiatives on youth offending are so important and why local partnerships are crucial too.
In Lewisham, the arrest-to-charge target of two days and the first court appearance target of seven days have been met in 84 per cent. of cases, and that is a very considerable achievement. However, it should be seen alongside the many new and imaginative programmes that never existed before the Government were elected. I think that Lewisham was even ahead of my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary in targeting mobile telephone crime. We have a special scheme whereby people are encouraged
Additionally, 10 schools have been targeted with theatre workshops that help children to define robbery and bullying, to consider their legal and social consequences, and to help them to judge their peers and to attempt to modify their own behaviour. The programme is enormously important, and it is to be properly tested so that, when it is in operation, measurements of street crime and bullying will be taken within a half-mile radius of schools participating in the programme.
We are also grateful to my right hon. Friend for selecting Lewisham borough as a pilot for testing the effect of restorative justice on reducing offending by young individuals. Young people will be confronted with their actions and made to realise the consequences of their crime, both for their victims and for the wider community. It is a pilot, building on an already successful scheme that has involved 40 people in the past year in making some type of reparation.
Finally, I should like to say a few words on the issue of new measures to close down licensed premises. In the past year, I have been dealing with some very serious nuisances at two public houses in my constituency. Both premises are in entirely residential areas where their large back gardens abut the gardens of many neighbours.
As we all know, today's pubs are completely different from the drinking places that were established many years ago. I am speaking about Victorian and Edwardian terraces and public houses. Today, amplified music and eating and drinking outdoors, which are associated with licensed premises, have become a major problem to many of the people living around those areas. I am told by residents that, in the summer, they cannot hear themselves speak indoors because of the noise. They also cannot go into their gardens because of the noise, the bad behaviour, the bad language and the quantities of food that are consumed--with the associated smells--and even thrown into their own gardens.
The problem has become a nightmare for very many people in my constituency. Many of them thought that, come winter, the nightmare would end, but for the advent of outdoor heaters and new year's day barbecues in Deptford. It has become a very serious problem. A great deal of drunkenness and riotous behaviour are occurring in just a few of our public houses and in the surrounds of those buildings; and they have to be dealt with. It is utterly unacceptable to us that the rights of those who run public houses and the rights of those who seek to enjoy themselves should have more sway than those of the hapless victims who are the neighbours of those licensed premises.
I join my right. hon. and hon. Friends in welcoming the Bill, which gives us new opportunities to build on the highly successful crime and disorder partnerships that have brought new hope of crime reduction and reduction in antisocial behaviour to so many of our local communities.
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Mother's Day is almost upon us and DealYard is launching a new round of deep discounts on products that will be sure to keep Mom happy. DealYard invites
new and regular customers alike to help spread thanks and appreciation to one of the strongest influences in our lives.
The CEO of DealYard, Rob Heller, is taking a short vacation to show his own appreciation in person. "This is a yearly tradition for our family. On Mother's
Day and Father's Day, the family gathers and gives thanks to the people who raised and nurtured us. We share fun stories about our parents, but more fun is
hearing our parents talk about our grandparents. For the past three generations, we've kept journals to write these stories down for our kids and their
kids. It's interesting having a record of my grandmother's memories of her own mother, who I unfortunately never got the chance to meet."
Heller founded DealYard in 2003 and the company was propelled to great success over the next decade. After pairing with other online retailers such as eBay
and Amazon in its earlier years, profits skyrocketed, and DealYard began to share that wealth with the communities it serves around the world. This has led
the company to search out new customer bases in countries as far away as Thailand and Germany, and even our own next door neighbor, Canada.
Heller appreciates all the help he has found over the years. "Without Mom, I would have never found the strength to follow through after some very
emotional early struggles. She always believed in me and helped me through thick and thin, and I'm happy to go see her and show my appreciation. Here at
DealYard, we're all happy to lower prices on products that moms love, and help people find the right gift to serve the occasion perfectly."
New advertisement cycles will be focused on Health & Beauty, Home & Garden, Home Improvement, and Kitchen & Dining. DealYard urges its
customers to take advantage of these deals and give moms a day of rest. Sons, daughters, and husbands could let Mom put her feet up while taking care of
the meals, bringing her breakfast in bed, or helping her do a little remodeling around the home.
Mother's Day only comes around once a year, but DealYard reminds us that appreciation of loved ones can be shown each and every day. You never know how
much time you have left with loved ones, and every second together should be cherished and spent enjoying life's daily surprises. From DealYard, the
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The hip-hop star performed at the Moodswing Niteclub in Wilmington and the event descended into chaos in the early hours of Saturday (07Dec13) as gunshots rang out in the crowd.
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April 15, 1944-Sept. 13, 2012
BURLINGTON -- Lazarus King Stallings III, better known as Kay, died Sept. 13, 2012, at the University of North Carolina Hospital from complications caused by an accident at a baseball game.
He was born in Goldsboro April 15, 1944, to the late Lazarus King Stallings Jr. and Ruby Nunn Stallings. He grew up there with his twin brother, Ray, and graduated from Goldsboro High School. He went on to graduate from Barton College in 1967, earned a master's degree from Trenton State University and studied toward a doctorate at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in the 1980s.
He was an avid educator who worked as a middle school health and PE teacher in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school system for more than 25 years.
Kay's greatest passion was his family.
He is survived by his two beloved daughters, Erin Goedhart-Stallings and husband, Rene, of Groningen, Netherlands, and Brooke Stallings Barksdale and husband, Drew, of Raleigh; his brother, Ray Stallings and wife, Mary Sue, of Lexington; and his fiancée, Jeannette Amash of Haw River.
Also surviving are his grandchildren, Andy and Kate Barksdale of Raleigh, and his nephew, Lenny Stallings and wife, Katie, of Concord.
His other loves were East Carolina University Pirate football, reading good novels and traveling.
After retirement, Kay enjoyed spending time with his fiancée, Jeannette Amash, as well as visiting friends and family.
Visitation will take place Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home in Goldsboro, followed by a graveside service at 2 p.m. in Wayne Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the University of North Carolina NeuroCare Fund for Excellence through The Medical Foundation of North Carolina, 8800 MLK Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill, N.C., 27514.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.
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That's it then from this encounter. Tomorrow there's a doubleheader coming your way. In the first game, Capricorn Commanders will take on Leo Lions, while the second will involve the remaining two sides - Virgo Super Kings and Sagittarius Strikers. Should be another cracker of a day. Don't forget to join us then. For now, it's goodbye from here.
Sehwag: It was a good toss to lose, I wanted to field first as well because there was a lot of dew in the practice games we played. We played two practice games, we lost both of them against club level sides. This win makes me really proud, it gives you momentum if you win the first game. Nothing better than a six off the first ball. I think I am really proud of myself for hitting that. It was something special. The bowlers really bowled well. The first 4 overs from Kyle Mills were great. It was good to get the win.
Kallis: I think the pitch played well. We expected a bit of dew but there wasn't any. They are a very good side and they were too good today. They played extremely well. When you're chasing a total like that, it is never going to be easy. It's a little difficult, but you have to try and keep yourself fit (on his fitness).
Sangakkara: Watching Viru put the first ball away for six, I thought it will be easy. But, it was not at the start of the innings. Took some time to get going but it was good when it came off. The opening partnership was really good and then Hodge finished it off in style. Ours is definitely a well-balanced side.
Kumar Sangakkara is the Man of the Match for his 43-ball 86
Muralitharan: The way Sangakkara, Levi, Sehwag and Hodge played, that got us to a very good total. We knew we could defend this target if we can bowl decently. Good to start this tournament with a win. Sangakkara knows how I bowl and it's always easy for me to discuss anything with him. Saqlain is really good, he is just lacking a bit on the fitness front. Once he gets that back, he will be better than me. There will probably be a bit more turn at some other venues.
The Legends were never really in the run-chase. At 37/3, with Kallis, Taufeeq and Lumb all gone, things were looking rather bleak. Ryan ten Doeschate provided some entertainment with a fifty, he was given some good support by Ervine and Ambrose, but the target was always going to be a little too much for them. For the Arabians, Naved, Murali and Mills, all picked three apiece. In the end, Kallis's men lost the game by a huge 78-run margin.
Kemp to B Hogg, 1 run, Gemini win by 78 runs! Too easy a win for them. Coming to the ball, it was full outside off, Hogg leans forward and drives it to long-off
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No criminal charges will be filed against an elderly man who ran over his 78-year-old companion with a golf cart in a south suburban country club this past weekend, according to Cook County sheriff's officials.
Barbara Zoub was at the Idlewild Country Club in Flossmoor when she was struck by a golf cart driven by her 81-year-old friend, said Lisa Gordon, a spokeswoman for the Cook County sheriff's police.
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Project S.A.C.U.T.A (Stonehill and Cape Verdean Teens United Through the Arts) brought together
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On Monday, June 26, Black Angus, a Lynnwood landmark, will close its doors forever. The restaurant, located at 20102 44th Ave. W., has been running for 35 years will close to make way for the upcoming light rail project, which will expand into the area where Black Angus is located.
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