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|MLB Career Stats
|Tampa Bay
|Tampa Bay
|Tampa Bay
|Tampa Bay
|Tampa Bay
|20th in NL
|10th in NL
|1st in AL
|24th in AL
|3rd in AL
|2nd in NL
|9th in NL
|9th in NL
|20th in AL
|19th in AL
|9th in AL
|15th in NL
|8th in AL
|February 28, 2016
|Toronto Blue Jays signed free agent RHP Rafael Soriano to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
|February 28, 2016
|RHP Rafael Soriano assigned to Buffalo Bisons.
|September 4, 2015
|Chicago Cubs released RHP Rafael Soriano.
|September 1, 2015
|Chicago Cubs designated RHP Rafael Soriano for assignment.
|August 26, 2015
|Chicago Cubs sent RHP Rafael Soriano on a rehab assignment to Iowa Cubs.
|August 5, 2015
|Chicago Cubs placed RHP Rafael Soriano on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 4, 2015. Right shoulder inflammation.
|July 20, 2015
|Chicago Cubs selected the contract of RHP Rafael Soriano from Iowa Cubs.
|July 16, 2015
|RHP Rafael Soriano assigned to Iowa Cubs from Tennessee Smokies.
|July 6, 2015
|RHP Rafael Soriano assigned to Tennessee Smokies.
|June 9, 2015
|Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Rafael Soriano to a minor league contract.
|October 31, 2014
|RHP Rafael Soriano elected free agency.
|January 17, 2013
|Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Rafael Soriano.
|November 3, 2012
|RHP Rafael Soriano elected free agency.
|July 29, 2011
|New York Yankees activated RHP Rafael Soriano from the 60-day disabled list.
|July 24, 2011
|sent RHP Rafael Soriano on a rehab assignment to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees.
|July 19, 2011
|sent RHP Rafael Soriano on a rehab assignment to Tampa Yankees.
|June 15, 2011
|New York Yankees transferred RHP Rafael Soriano from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
|May 17, 2011
|New York Yankees placed RHP Rafael Soriano on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 14, 2011. Right elbow inflammation.
|January 18, 2011
|New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Rafael Soriano.
|November 7, 2010
|RHP Rafael Soriano elected free agency.
|December 11, 2009
|Atlanta Braves traded RHP Rafael Soriano to Tampa Bay Rays for RHP Jesse Chavez.
|December 7, 2009
|Rafael Soriano reinstated to Atlanta Braves.
|November 6, 2008
|RHP Rafael Soriano elected free agency.
Rafael Soriano...is well versed in the culinary arts with a special emphasis on Dominican cuisine...was signed by the Mariners in 1996 as an outfielder.2013
Posted a 3.0/1 strikeout-to-walk ratio and saved 43 games to rank 2nd in the NL in first season with the Nationals...with those 43 saves, recorded the 3rd 40-save campaign in the Nationals' 9-year history (Cordero 47 in '05, Storen 43 in '11)...capped the season by successfully converting final 12 save opportunities...19 of 43 saves came in one-run games...ERA in games resulting in a save was 1.47...ERA in blown saves: 16.50...ERA in non-save situations: 2.55...registered a batting average against of .208 (11-for-53) with RISP...earned first save as a member of the Nationals on April 1 vs. MIA (W2-0)...pitched in 500th career game on Aug. 3 at MIL.2012 Went 2-1 with 42 saves and a 2.29 ERA in 69 games in final season with the Yankees...spent the majority of '12 as the Yankees' closer after Mariano Soriano's season ended prematurely in early May (ACL injury in right knee)...thus, according to the Elias Sports Bureau, became the first pitcher in MLB annals to register a 40-save campaign despite not notching an initial save until May 10 or later...the 42 saves tied for 3rd in MLB behind only Jim Johnson (51) and Fernando Rodney (48)...5 saves in excess of 1.0 inning tied for the MLB lead with STL's Jason Motte and LAA's Ernesto Frieri...successfully converted 22 of 23 save opportunities on the road...struck out 9.2 batters per 9.0 innings, successfully stranded 16 of 19 inherited baserunners and posted a .217 batting average against for the AL East Champs in '12...for first time in career, secured saves in both ends of a doubleheader, Sept. 19 vs. OAK. 2011 Was 2-3 with two saves and a 4.12 ERA (39.1IP, 18ER) in 42 relief appearances in his first season with the Yankees...opponents batted .229 (33-for-144, 4HR); LH .302 (19-for-63, 2HR), RH .173 (14-for-81, 2HR)...retired31-of-42 first batters faced (73.8%)...prevented six-of-eight inherited runners from scoring (75.0%)...appeared in consecutive games seven times, three straight games once and four straight games twice (4/16-20 and 9/13-17)...the Yankees were 28-14 in games he appeared in...Tossed exactly 1.0 inning in 35 of his 42 relief outings (83.3%)...held opponents scoreless in 33 of his appearances (78.6%)...Made his seventh career Opening Day roster and first with the Yankees...tossed a perfect eighth (1.0IP, 1K) in his Yankees debut in 3/31 Opening Day win vs. Detroit...Tied his career high in runs allowed in a game as a reliever in 4/5 loss vs. Minnesota (third time), allowing 1H and 4ER in 0.2IP (3BB, 1K)...the 3BB allowed tied a career high and were his most ever in a relief appearance (allowed 3BB twice as a starter in 2002)...Earned his first win as a Yankee on 4/17 vs. Texas, tossing a scoreless eighth inning (1.0IP, 1H, 1K)...Earned his first save as a Yankee in 4/20 win at Toronto, recording the final two outs of the game (0.2IP, 1BB)...was his fourth appearance in as many games...Allowed a go-ahead, two-run HR to Paul Konerko in the eighth on 4/26 vs. Chicago-AL, recording his first blown save and loss of the season (1.0IP, 2H, 2ER, 1BB, 1K, 1HP, 1HR)...was his first blown save in a home game since 7/22/07 w/ Atlanta vs. St. Louis, snapping a stretch of 38 consecutive home save chances converted...Underwent a precautionary MRI on 5/11, revealing mild right elbow infl ammation and was placed on the 15-day disabled list from 5/17 (retroactive to 5/14)-7/29 (missed 63 team games)...was transferred to the 60-day D.L. on 6/15...In four combined rehab outings from 7/19-25 (two games with Single-A Tampa and two games with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre), allowed 5H and 4ER in 4.1IP (0BB, 3K, 2HR)...Following his D.L. stint, went 1-2 with one save and a 3.33 ERA (24.1IP, 9ER)...allowed 18H and 7BB with 26K while working mostly in the seventh inning...Did not allow a run over an eight-appearance stretch from 9/11-25, allowing just 5H in 8.0IP (0BB, 12K)...struck out seven consecutive batters from 9/14-17...Allowed his only home run on the road in 2011 in the seventh inning on 9/27 at Tampa Bay (three-run HR by Matt Joyce) to suff er his third loss and third blown save (1.0IP, 1H, 3ER, 2BB, 1K)...Made three postseason relief appearances, going 0-1 with a 1.93 ERA (4.2IP, 1ER)...allowed seventh-inning game-winning home run to Delmon Young on 10/3 at Detroit in ALDS Game 3. 2010 Went 3-2 with an American League-leading 45 saves (in 48 opportunities) and a 1.73 ERA in 64 relief appearances in his lone season with the Rays, setting a club record and a career high in saves...struck out 57 batters in 62.1IP with only 14BB...appeared in consecutive games 11 times, three straight three times and a season-high four in-a-row three times (4/30-5/4, 7/3-6 and 9/12-15)...Held opponents to a .163 (36-for-221, 4HR) batting average; RH (.196, 21-for-107, 2HR), LH .132 (15-for-114, 2HR)...marked the lowest batting average against RHH in the Majors (min. 100 BF)..first batters hit just .115 (7-for-61) against him...Became only the fourth pitcher in Major League history to reach his totals for saves, ERA and opponents average in a single season, joining Oakland's Dennis Eckersley in 1990, Los Angeles-NL's Eric Gagne in 2003 and Florida's Armando Benitez in 2004...Converted 45-of-48 save opportunities (93.8%), leading the AL and ranking second in the Majors behind San Diego's Heath Bell (94.0%, 47-for-50)...ranked third in the Majors in saves behind San Francisco's Brian Wilson (48) and Bell (47)...among AL relievers, ranked second in opponents average and third in ERA...Earned his first career All-Star appearance, replacing the injured Mariano Rivera on the AL roster...threw a perfect eighth inning on only eight pitches, retiring San Diego's Adrian Gonzalez, and Cincinnati's Joey Votto and Scott Rolen on three fly balls...named to the Sporting News AL All-Star team as the league's top reliever, and won the 2010 Rolaids Relief Man of the Year Award in the AL...Named "DHL Delivery Man of the Month" for May, July and August...since the award was founded in 2005, no pitcher had won it twice in the same season...also received consideration for the AL Cy Young Award, placing eighth in the voting-the highest finish by a reliever in 2010 AL balloting...Converted each of his first 16 save chances to begin the season, suffering his first blown save in 6/19 win vs. Florida in his only appearance of the season in which he entered the game prior to the ninth inning...Held opponents scoreless in 19 of his nal 22 appearances of the season beginning 8/1, converting 16-of-17 save chances and holding opponents to a .125 batting average (9-for-72)...Struck out the side on nine pitches in 8/23 win at Los Angeles-AL, the only pitcher to do so in 2010 and the first to accomplish the feat while recording a save since Chicago- NL's LaTroy Hawkins on 9/11/04 vs. Florida...Recorded his 40th save in 9/1 win vs. Toronto, joining the Angels' Francisco Rodriguez (62 saves) in 2008 as the only AL pitchers to collect at least 40 saves by September 1...Appeared in three Division Series games with the Rays, allowing 3ER in 3.0IP and converting his only save chance. 2009 Eight-year veteran led the Braves with a career- high 27 saves (in 31 opportunities) and established career bests in innings pitched (75.2), appearances (77; 10th in majors) and strikeouts (102) while issuing only 27 walks...Among all major league relief pitchers in 2009, he ranked tied for 2nd in strikeouts (behind LAD Jonathan Broxton) and 3rd with 12.13 SO/9 IP...his 27 saves tied for 10th in the NL...Led all major league relievers with a .138 (20- for-145) opp avg. vs. right-handed hitters... lefties hit .258 (33-for-128) off him...his .153 (17-for-111) opp avg. with runners on base ranked 4th in the majors (min. 100 AB)...Overall held opponents to a .194 (53-for-273) batting avg. (12th lowest in the NL) and .153 (17-for-111) avg. with runners on base (4th lowest in the majors)...Allowed only 1 HR in his first 45 appearances...On Sep 19 vs. PHI, allowed 4 ER on 5 H, both career highs in relief...Compiled a 1-1 record and 1.48 ERA prior to the All-Star break...went 0-5 with a 4.91 ERA in the second half. 2008 Appeared in 14 games, compiling three saves in four chances, due to right elbow injuries...Was placed on the disabled list (right elbow inflammation) from 8/3 to the end of the season; underwent successful ulnar nerve transposition surgery and had a bone spur removed from the right elbow by Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., on 8/28/08. ...Ranks tied for third among active pitchers, holding RH batters to just a .175 average (min. 550 BF) in his career. ...Picked up his first loss since 8/8/07 at NYM by allowing an unearned run on a hit and walk on 7/29 vs. STL. ...Activated 7/21 from DL (went on 6/6 with right elbow inflammation). Had a rehab assignment with DSL Braves (2 G, 2.0 IP, 3 H, 2 K) from 7/15-17...Missed 37 games. ...Earned back-to-back saves in consecutive outings on 6/3-5 vs. FLA. It was the first consecutive saves since amassing three in a row in May 2007. ...Suffered his only blown save in the 9th inning on 5/31 at CIN. ...Made his first appearance since 4/6 on 5/29 at MIL (1.0 IP, 1 BB, 1 SO). Was Activated from the DL on 5/28 after missing 45 team games with right elbow tendinitis. ...Earned first save of the season on 4/6 vs. NYM, but was placed on the DL on 4/7. 2007 In his first season with the Braves and in the NL, Soriano finished second on the team with nine saves and third with 71 appearances, both career-highs. Also set a career-high with 72.0 IP, 12 HR allowed and 70 strikeouts and matched his career-best three wins. Opponents hit .181, good for 5th among qualifying NL relievers (.159 in April, .054 in May, .268 in June, .277 in July, .213 in Aug., .093, in Sept). His .232 opponents' on-base percentage was second to LAD's T. Saito (.209) in the NL among qualifying relievers and his 8.00 baserunners per nine innings is second to Saito's 6.85. Did much better on the road, going 2-for-2 in save opportunities with a 1.91 ERA and held hitters to a .155 avg. At home, he was 7-for-10 in save opportunities with a 4.19 ERA and .208 opponents' avg. He had a 1.35 ERA during the day (3 ER/20.0 IP) and 3.63 ERA at night (21 ER/52.0 IP). Left-handed hitters managed just a .164 avg. (20-for-122) with 6 HR and right-handed hitters hit .197 (27-for-137) with 6 HR. After 8/14 (17 games) he was 1-0, 4-for-4 in save opps. with a 0.47 ERA (19.1 IP/1 ER) and .121 opponents' avg. while walking just three and fanning 24. He retired 57-of-71 first batters and allowed just two of his 12 inherited runners to score. Served a two-game suspension from 9/28-29 for his actions on 9/17 vs. MIL. Went a season-high 2.0 IP three times (7/27 at ARI, 8/23 at CIN and 9/14 at WSH). Pitched 12 straight scoreless outings (14.1 IP), allowing six hits, three walks and recording 16 Ks prior to allowing a home run on 9/19 vs. FLA. Had an 18 game stretch from 6/20-8/2 when he went 0-2, with a 6.75 ERA (17.1 IP/13 ER), went 0-for-3 in save opps. and six HR allowed. In the other 52 games, he is 3-1 with a 1.84 ERA (53.2 IP/11 ER), 9-for-9 in save opps. and 6 HR allowed. In the 29 games prior to 6/15, he was 1-0 with a 2.20 ERA, 2 HRs allowed and an opp. avg. of .115. He had five games that he allowed more than one run, in which he had a 24.00 ERA (16 ER/6.0 IP). In the other 66 games, he had an ERA of 1.09 (8 ER/66.0 IP). His ERA by month: April 4.38, May 0.77, June 4.22, July 4.38, August 3.75 and September 0.69. Blown saves: 7/14 vs. PIT, 7/18 vs. CIN and 7/22 vs. STL. Second loss came 7/20 vs. STL, when he allowed a pair of runs in the 8th. Charged w/ first loss 7/1 at FLA, allowing a run on two hits and making a throwing error in the 10th inning. Picked up the win 6/15 at CLE despite allowing his second home run on the year and first multi-hit game allowed since 4/20 at NYM, a string of 21 games since the last multi-hit game and HR. Got first hold as a Brave with a scoreless eighth inning on 4/7 vs. NYM (1 K). Won his first National League game on 4/8 vs. NYM by stranding two runners in the eighth inning. Earned first save with Atlanta on 4/5 at PHI with a scoreless 0.1 IP. Made his Braves debut on 4/2 at PHI, working a scoreless eighth inning. 2006 After missing most of the 2004 and 2005 seasons, posted career highs in appearances (53), saves (2), and innings (60.0) despite not pitching the final month of the season due to a concussion...Was 1-2 with a 2.25 ERA (15 ER/60.0 IP)...Was hit on the right side of the head by a line drive off the bat of the Angels' Vladimir Guerrero in the eighth inning 8/29 at Safeco Field...Team Medical Director Dr. Edward Khalfayan said the ball hit behind the right ear and that the reliever never lost consciousness...Was transported to Harborview Medical Center for further tests. Was hospitalized overnight and released the next day...Notched an 0.69 ERA (1 ER/13.0 IP) in first 11 games, including no runs (8.0 IP) allowed from 4/14-26...Stranded first 10 runners inherited before grand slam 5/3 at CWS in the seventh (Joe Crede), first blown save of '06...Retired all four batters faced 5/9 vs. TB for first save since 2003...Loss 5/5 was his first since 5/9/04 at OAK...Suffered blown save 5/19 vs. SD, but picked up fi rst win since 8/29/03 at BAL...Allowed grand slam in eighth inning to tie game at 8-8 on 6/7 vs. MIN, allowing three inherited runners to score; that homer was the only run he allowed in 15 appearances (17.1 IP) from 5/23 until 6/28 (0.52 ERA)...allowed no runs from 5/23-6/5 (six games, 5.2 IP)...Had an 0.66 ERA in June (11 games, 13.2 IP, 1 ER)...Worked 10.0 scoreless innings (8 games) 6/9-28...Touched for three runs on three hits in 1.0 inning on 7/4 vs. LAA, those were only runs allowed from 6/9-8/9 (18 games, 1.23 ERA, 3 ER/22.0 IP)...Allowed three runs over his final 16.1 innings pitched from 7/8-8/29...Did not allow a run from 7/8-8/9 (11.0 IP, 9 games)...Was placed on the the 15-day disabled list on 7/29 (retroactive to 7/20) with right shoulder fatigue...Was 0-1, 3.12 (3 ER/8.2 IP) in 11 August appearances. 2005 Spent most of the season on the disabled list following "Tommy John" surgery on August 17, 2004...Made rehab appearances with Everett (June 24-28, July 1 and August 13), Inland Empire (July 4-9), San Antonio (July 12) and Tacoma (August 16-September 3)...Recalled from rehabilitation assignment and reinstated from the 60-day disabled list on Sept. 5...Made first appearance since May 9, 2004 on September 10 vs. Baltimore...in 1.0 IP, allowed one run on two hits and two strikeouts...Appeared in seven games...Had a 1.93 ERA on the road (four games) and a 3.38 ERA at home (three games)...Recorded a season-high four strikeouts and 2.0 innings pitched on Sept. 25 at Detroit...Did not allow a run in his final five games of the season, September 18-29...over that span he allowed just two hits in 5.2 innings with one walk and seven strikeouts. 2004 Was limited to four spring training games by a strained oblique muscle...knocked around in first three appearances April 7-13 (0-2 in 3G; 2.0IP, 7H, 5R, 4ER, 1BB, 3K)...optioned to Inland Empire April 14 and appeared in a pair of games...transferred to San Antonio April 25 where he appeared in two games...recalled to Seattle May 4...appeared in three games with Seattle May 4-9 before being placed on 15-day DL May 12 with a right elbow sprain...pitched in three games with Tacoma on rehab assignment July 28- Aug. 2 before return of pain in right elbow...underwent "Tommy John" surgery on his right elbow on Aug. 17 in Los Angeles; surgery was performed by Dr. Lewis Yocum...spent remainder of season rehabilitating after surgery. 2003 Was 3-0 with a 1.53 ERA (53.0 IP, 9 ER) in 40 games with Seattle...surrendered just two home runs in 53.0 innings of work...stranded 7 of 11 inherited runners...held opponents to a .163 batting average (30x185) while allowing just two home runs...struck out 68, while walking only 12, in 53.0 innings pitched (11.55 K's per 9.0 IP)...allowed runs in just 7 of 40 appearances on the season...began the season with triple-A Tacoma, going 2-1, 3.68 in four starts with Rainiers...recalled April 24, and tossed scoreless 9th inning April 25 vs. Detroit to secure 6-0 win...appeared in three games with Seattle before being optioned to Tacoma May 8; recalled June 16...earned first ML victory July 5 at Texas, tossing a scoreless inning (1.0,0,0,0,1,1)...ejected July 17 at Kansas City after hitting a batter (0.1 IP)...credited with first save of season, second career, July 25 vs. Texas, throwing 4.0 shutout innings (2 H, 3 K)...struck out seven consecutive batters over two games, July 28 vs. Texas (K) and July 30 vs. Detroit (6 K)...finished July 1-0 with a save and a 1.06 ERA (17.0 IP, 2 ER) in 12 games...stranded two inherited runners by striking out Boston's Nomar Garciaparra on three pitches with two outs in the 8th inning, securing Seattle's 3-1 win vs. the Red Sox Aug. 17...named AL Rookie of the Month for August after going 2-0, 1.62 (16.2 IP, 3 ER) in 12 appearances...allowed runs in back-to- back games for the first time all season, Sept. 2 at Tampa Bay (1.2,1,1,1,2,2) and Sept. 5 at Baltimore (1.0,3,1,1,0,1)...tossed 8.2 consecutive scoreless innings to close out the season over his final 10 games. 2002 Was selected from double-A San Antonio on May 8, after going 2-3, 2.63 in seven starts for the Missions...made ML debut in relief May 10 vs. Boston and earned first ML save in 7-2 Seattle win with 3.0 scoreless innings (2 H, 1 K)...struck out five of six batters faced in 2.0 scoreless innings May 15 at Toronto...made first ML start May 25 at Baltimore and suffered a 3-2 loss (5.2,4,3,3,3,2)...allowed three runs or fewer in six of eight starts but was 0-2 with four no-decisions in those six starts...was 0-3, 5.10 in eight starts overall (42.1 IP 24 ER), 0-0, 0.00 in two relief appearances (5.0 IP)...Mariners scored a total of 11 runs in his eight starts while he was in the game...was placed on the DL July 10 with a strained right shoulder...reinstated from the DL and optioned to San Antonio Aug. 2... finished 2-3, 2.31 in 10 games, eight starts overall with San Antonio...was 1-1, 2.60 in three playoff starts with San Antonio, including striking out 14 batters in a 4-1 win vs. Tulsa as San Antonio clinched Texas League championship (7.0,2,1,1,2,14). 2001 Split between San Bernardino and San Antonio, finishing with an overall record of 8-5 with a 2.82 ERA in 23 starts...held opponents to a .174 batting average (83x476)...was on the disabled list April 25-May 6 with a head contusion...allowed one run on 3 hits in complete game effort June 7 at Lancaster...tossed complete game shutout in next start, June 12 vs. Lake Elsinore, allowing 2 hits while walking one and striking out 9...struck out 11 in 6.0 innings June 21 vs. Lancaster...finished June 4-0 with a 0.99 ERA (36.1 IP, 4 ER) in 5 starts...promoted to San Antonio June 28, and tossed 7.0 shutout innings while walking none and striking out 9 batters vs. Shreveport July 1...placed on the disabled list with a hip flexor July 4-12...finished July 2-0 with a 2.35 ERA in 5 starts, holding opponents to a .176 average...lost final start of season, August 13 vs. Tulsa, allowing 2 runs in 7.2 innings pitched...went 3-3 with a 3.76 ERA in 12 relief appearances with Escogido in the Dominican Winter League. 2000 His 2.87 ERA was third-best in the Mariners organization and seventh in the Midwest League...surrendered just one home run for every 167 batters faced...began season on the DL with a right elbow sprain and was reinstated May 5...allowed one run over his first three starts (17.0 IP) of the season...tossed seven innings, allowing one run on two hits to earn the win on June 18 vs. Michigan...played winter ball with Escogido in the Dominican League. 1999 Converted to pitcher with Everett...finished 2nd in league in ERA and strikeouts and 3rd in walks...named Northwest League Pitcher of the Week for July 5-11 after going 2-0, 0.00 in two starts (11.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 6 BB, 18 K)...recorded 12 strikeouts in six scoreless innings in a 4-0 win July 10 vs. Portland (1 H, 4 BB). 1998 In his fi nal season as a position player, hit .167 (18-for-108) in 32 games with the AZL Mariners. 1997 Made his professional debut with the AZL Mariners, batting .269 (32-for-119) with 12RBI in 38 games (21 games at 1B, 17 in the OF).


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It's been considered 'best practice' for years, but a new study says that doing nothing is just as good as penicillin, and possibly less harmful. Penicillin should be reserved for those 15 per cent of cases of sore throat caused by streptococcal infection, the researchers say.
They tested penicillin against placebo (a sugar pill) on a group of 156 children who had a sore throat for less than seven days. The duration of the sore throat and the school days lost was the same in both groups - in other words, penicillin had no effect. Interestingly, those children in the placebo group whose sore throat was caused by streptococcal infection also fared as well as their counterparts in the penicillin group, so it could even be argued that doing nothing is just as good as penicillin even for treating infectious sore throats. Its sole benefit seems to be in preventing the sore throat worsening to quinsy, impetigo or scarlet fever.
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WM6009, New February 1996
This technical bulletin describes collection procedures and management options for latex paint only. Solvent-based paint requires very different management procedures. Review the entire bulletin before beginning the program.
Latex paint is not listed as a hazardous waste by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR). However, latex paint must be managed in a way that does not adversely affect human health and the environment, or create a public nuisance.
Interior latex paint manufactured prior to August 1990 and exterior latex paint manufactured prior to May 1991 may contain mercury fungicides. Paint manufactured before 1977 may contain more than 600 parts per million (ppm) of lead. Because these metals are toxic, paints containing them may be considered hazardous materials. Any latex paint may contain glycol ethers, organic solvents and pigments, which when disposed of improperly can contaminate our water resources.
A responsible way to manage unwanted latex paint is through a community collection program. Setting up a collection program for latex paint requires no special permits. Many communities have combined latex paint collections with other easily recycled materials (such as used motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze, lead-acid batteries and fluorescent light tubes). Once collected, latex paint may become a valuable resource that can be used by government agencies, community groups, citizens or businesses.
In planning a collection, communities must first determine who will receive the collected latex paint. Your budget and the identity of the end-user will determine the type of collection program that is appropriate for your community. Communities and organizations should consider using recycled paint when possible. The United States General Services Administration (GSA) has identified specifications for remanufactured paint and encourages its use by all federal agencies.
A paint exchange or "drop and swap" program yields paint that is limited by the type and color of paint brought to the collection. Typically, paint is available "as is" and free of charge. This paint may be sufficient for some applications, such as home touch-ups and building maintenance. This is the easiest and least costly type of collection program.
Bulking paint for reuse yields uniform batches of paint, but the color cannot be exactly matched from one batch to the next. Usually, bulked paint is not tested for performance and content specifications, although it could be at an additional cost. Bulked paint may be sufficient for projects not requiring commercial quality paint and specific color choices, such as frequently-painted public buildings. Typically, this paint is provided free or at a minimal cost. A paint bulking program may require more money, equipment, time and space than a drop and swap program.
Paint remanufacturing or recycling provides a consistent paint that meets manufacturer's specifications for color, content and performance. In order to meet these specifications, the final paint may not be 100 percent post-consumer paint. This type of program requires a contract with a paint manufacturer. Collected paint is shipped for remanufacturing in the original cans or in drums. The manufacturer may charge a reprocessing fee and can return the remanufactured paint to the sender, if requested. The high quality paint also may be sold to the public or to government purchasing programs. See "Pre-event planning for paint remanufacturing program" section of this publication for additional information on selecting a manufacturer.
A latex paint collection could be held at a city- or county-owned facility, fire station, landfill, school, recycling center or privately-owned business. The collection site can be a building or lot that is surrounded by an impervious containment area, in case of spills. It is recommended that the owner/operator of the site provide security and control over the collection at all times. Staff should be present to receive the latex paint during open hours. The site should be locked after hours to prevent dumping of unwanted materials. A prominent sign displayed at the site should inform users of the hours of operation and any paint acceptance restrictions, such as only accepting latex paint.
If this is a one-day collection event, traffic flow will have to be controlled by creating lanes for entering and leaving the site. If paint can be picked up during this event, a separate traffic flow path may be needed.
Checking sources and choosing a company can be time-consuming. Begin your research well ahead of the collection program.
The following are other issues which should be considered when choosing a paint manufacturer and should be specified in a contract between the collection program and paint manufacturer:
The collection may provide an opportunity to educate the community on reducing paint waste through accurate estimates of the amounts needed and through proper storage.
The collection can also provide an opportunity to gather data by surveying participant demographics, interest and understanding of household hazardous waste concerns.
Figure 1Paint sorting protocol. (Adapted from "Sorting Protocols for Paint Recycling," (1994) by Jim Quinn. From The Proceedings of the Ninth National Conference on Household Hazardous Waste Management.)
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Figure 2Sample bulked latex paint can label. (The following table includes the label information found in Figure 2 on the printed version of this publication.)
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The fellas over at BimmerBoost have an interesting story to share with us: a journal containing a series of episodes on World's First BMW DCT Transmission Build. Let's have a look at the first one and we'll continue to pick up their saga as they move forward.
The time has come to announce the details of my transmission build. No one has attempted this before and there unfortunately are no off the shelf parts. Everything will have to be custom made for this application which means the build time will be around 10 weeks from this point. This thread will be updated periodically with pictures and details every step of the way. I will be providing complete documented details through the process.
Why is the transmission being built?
For one, to handle more power and for longevity. It is no secret I have abused my transmission from the moment I got the car. I have done more launches at the drag strip using launch control than… anyone really. These launches are abusive, generate tremendous heat, and shorten the lifespan. Once supercharged, the issue was expounded. At a single event in '09 I used launch control 19 times with a burnout each time which generates considerable heat. I have attended 5 such events. Additionally, I have done launches on the street. I would estimate a conservative 70-80 uses of launch control up to this point.
So the transmission is weak?
No, not at all. Actually, it took far more than anyone would have thought. At these drag events, I would also run back to back at times. Keep in mind, I bumped the launch control RPM up as high as it would go, 6200 RPM. These are 6200 RPM launches after a burnout again and again. I estimate 70-80 uses and a properly used manual clutch in comparison should be good for about 50 passes before needing to be replaced. Just to give an idea of the abuse I put it through, I needed new motor mounts a year in as the abuse in the launches took its toll. Oops
Heat also contributed to shortening the lifespan. The moment I got the supercharger completed the car was on its way to the strip, literally. No exaggeration here, supercharger was completed and the car was on its way to the Famoso drag strip. It arrived with 15 minutes to spare and no cool-down whatsoever. I'm the kind of person that didn't want to save it for another day and decided to go for it. A mistake in retrospect as after the burnout I attempted to use launch control and it overheated. There are two levels of overheats, one that shows a yellow cog on the iDrive screen and one that shows a red cog. I got the red cog which means limp mode and no power until the transmission drops back down to temp. Instead of cooling it down, I decided to try again since now only 10 minutes were left. Launch control would not engage so I just mashed the gas and this worked. No overheat, full pass, no problem, however some timer light malfunction prevented a readout. I had a chance for one last pass back to back after this and I went for it. Tried launch control, it engaged, and on the first to second shift it overheated, red cog again, event over, no clean pass and a transmission lifespan shortened.
The best bet for launching the DCT at the strip or on the street for that matter with longevity in mind is to not use launch control. I learned this the hard way. However, the best bet for best times IS to use launch control.
How much power can the DCT take?
The unit BMW uses for the M3 is the Getrag 7DCI600. They rate it up to 440 pound-feet and 9000 RPM which is actually even a bit conservative. My transmission took about this torque level without incident driving around. It is the launches and overheats which made it so the clutch packs started slipping. It never fully gave out just the clutch packs were starting to slip and it was not going to get any better especially as I strove to add more power. If launches and drag strip visits are removed from the equation, on the street with a supercharger, absolutely no issues, just like stock. One can even exceed the recommended 440 pound-foot limit if just using it on the street like a normal person. Here is an up close shot of my transmission:
Ferrari's unit for the California, the Getrag 7DCL750, is rated for up to 553 pound-feet. It is also a much larger transmission and weighs 264 pounds compared to the M3's 7DCI600's 173 pounds. The Nissan GTR's GR6 by Borg Warner in comparison is rated for up to 650 pound-feet. It also has 6 speeds vs. the Getrag units 7.
So, you abused your transmission, the clutch packs started to slip, what were you going to do?
Well, I decided to build it. I knew I was not about to stop adding power any time soon so this would have to be done sooner or later. I also knew I wanted to use launch control on the strip. I started contacting companies building transmissions for the Nissan GTR seeing if any would be capable of tackling the M3 DCT. If you can name a company, I contacted them. I tried anyone and everyone and only one company said they could do it and were excited about the challenge of doing it. That company is South Side Performance: http://www.sspperformance.com/
SSP is currently the premier Aftermarket Dual Clutch Transmission Specialist in the world. They have been doing work on the GR6 in the GTR as well as the EVO SST's. They were the only company with the capability to tackle this project. Everyone else said it was not worth it, too small of a market, or that they did not have the capability to do it. Kris @ SSP told me to bring it on and that he would do what twas necessary to get this thing to perform the way I wanted on the drag strip where performance proven. I like that attitude
So what has SSP done? Well, SSP builds dual clutch transmissions that can do this:
Additionally, they are pushing the boundaries of what a DCT can take such as with their 1000 pound-foot GR6 clutch:
They are not limited to the GTR world but also build EVO SST's that handle over 500 whp:
Seems SSP and I are proving you wrong as replacement is not your only option and not only can the DCT be repaired outside of Germany, it can be strengthened.
Here are the pictures of my transmission upon arrival today at SSP.
This is the flywheel, and the interesting thing is, the transmission counts the teeth on the back of the flywheel. No other DCT SSP has seen does this and it seems the purpose would be to detect wheelspin:
The bellhousing:
This is the beginning of what should a very interesting process. SSP will be going into the internals this weekend and we will see exactly what is going on inside and what I have done to it We will also learn how much room there is for improvement and how much potential torque we can make this thing take!
To be continued…..


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A Horrible "Debate"
A Horrible "Debate"
This was a discussion on Facebook from 2011. This was all on Harry's wall from her post. It's mostly unedited except for name replacement and other punctuation to make it easier to read. I had a hard time looking at this. Seeing this young atheist trying to defend himself, but just not knowing what he's doing, and having this dumb as a rock theist acting like he does, just absolutely killed me. It was a one-sided, inaccurate, and just plain bad attempt to try and understand one another. I'm posting this just to share and hear your thoughts.
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April 25, 2011
Really see's how Satan comes in when sin is around.
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Smiley: Is Satan real?
April 25, 2011 at 8:10pm · Like
Harry: Ofcourse
April 25, 2011 at 8:11pm · Like
Smiley: Sounds cool :3 Imperfection makes people, people.
April 25, 2011 at 8:11pm · Like
Harry: What
April 25, 2011 at 8:12pm · Like
Smiley: Im saying, without this "sin" there would be no "good" in the world, it has to exist. "sin" and humanity coexist.
April 25, 2011 at 8:12pm · Like · 1
Harry: sin is not good
April 25, 2011 at 8:13pm · Like
Smiley: But evil has to exist for there to be good, or else...we'd be nuetral, and without sin, good would not exist. The reason there is good, is because it's just right over the people who do bad.
April 25, 2011 at 8:14pm · Like · 1
Harry: when he ate from the tree of knowledge, after god told him not too
April 25, 2011 at 8:15pm · Like · 1
Santa: Sin is all bad...without sin we would all be perfect and would all Worship God all the time...the way it was meant to be(:
April 25, 2011 at 8:16pm · Like · 1
Smiley: Humanity in itself is the most imperfect thing in the world. It's obvious that we do screw up, Very obvious...It's just, you know, who's to say what was "meant to be"?
April 25, 2011 at 8:17pm · Like
Santa: Yeah thats what the bible says....When God made the world he meant for it to be PERFECT....SINLESS....we would all live happy lives praising God and learning about His Word. But then satan tempted Adam and Eve and Eve ate from the tree of knowledge after God had told her not to...so she sinned against God. && thats what caused the world to have sin in the first place. overtime, it's gotten worse and worse...but it wasnt supposed to be that way...get it??
April 25, 2011 at 8:20pm · Like
Smiley: I understand that that was planned by a divine being, but you know, being human beings...we would've strayed eventually, It wouldn't have worked out. Call me "doubtful" of humanity, but it's true. No matter which way you look at it.
April 25, 2011 at 8:22pm · Like
Marleni: Freewill; you choose to walk in sin or, chose to walk with God. Who will you serve ?
April 25, 2011 at 8:25pm · Like · 1
Smiley: There's a nuetral you know XD I'm a good kid, not religious at all, but that doesn't mean im totally a wrong person. I believe in options :3
April 25, 2011 at 8:25pm · Like
Santa: Yeah i understand what you're saying. But thats just when faith comes into play....you say that as humans we wouldve eventually strayed, and I agree....but at one time, the world WAS sinless. If you think about it now you say its not possible to be sinless because you're comparing it to the world TODAY. Way back then, they had the choice: Serve God, or Serve Satan. Who do you serve??
April 25, 2011 at 8:27pm · Like
Smiley: The world was perfect when humanity doesnt exist, thats how its supposed to be. The natural world deserves better than what it was destined to endure from our countless pollution, corporations, etc...etc. It's unfortunate to say, but the world would be better off without humans. Am I pessimistic? Maybe. Maybe, But it's still...If human's weren't around, imagine how much nature would be advanced.
April 25, 2011 at 8:29pm · Like
Santa: again, i uderstand what you mean but the world was created to be perfect..the relationship between humans was supposed to be perfect....the relationship between humans and animals was supposed to be perfect. the relationship between humans and plants was supposed to be perfect. but because of satan tempting Eve, and her falling into that temptation caused the world to change completely.
April 25, 2011 at 8:31pm · Like
Smiley: So, are you walking in sin if you don't believe in the teachings of christianity?
April 25, 2011 at 8:32pm · Like
Santa: yeah...anyone who chooses to walk in sin is choosing to live for Satan. As a Christian, it is my duty to live IN the world but not OF the world. do you get that? As humans, we sin on a daily basis but the difference between Christians and Non-Christians is that Christians strive to turn from their sin...you TRY your BEST to be "perfect"...obvously nobody is going to ever succeed completely but Non-Christians sin over and over again...not caring about the consequences
April 25, 2011 at 8:37pm · Like · 1
Smiley: What you said, Basically just condemned 5.5 billion of the world's population, To everyone else? All their religions are correct, to muslims, mormons, jews...etc, Your religion to you is correct. To each his own, I understand that. BUT, it's a bold claim to say that "Our religion is the only true right one"
April 25, 2011 at 8:39pm · Like
Santa: People become Christians because they are convinced of the truth of Christianity....Christians are not saying that their PERSONAL ideas are true, but that the Christian God exists, and his words are true. Jesus is the only way of salvation because He is the only One who can pay our sin penalty (Romans 6:23). No other religion teaches the depth or seriousness of sin and its consequences. No other religion offers the infinite payment of sin that only Jesus Christ could provide.
April 25, 2011 at 8:47pm · Like
Smiley: I don't mean personal idea, It's the idea of, well...like you said "Christian God exists and his words are true", It is a matter of belief. I respect you, Santa.
April 25, 2011 at 8:49pm · Like · 1
Santa: Thank you Smiley, I respect you too. Thank you for not getting upset(: After all, what is life without Faith??
April 25, 2011 at 8:52pm · Like · 1
Smiley: No problem :3 I've made this...Discussion, plenty of times before. It's good for people to have Faith, the upside to it all is that it gives people a sense of love and hope.
April 25, 2011 at 8:52pm · Like
Deese: Smiley, good thing you are seeking man. Someone told me that you might have some questions on here. Yeah you are right, there is sin in this world. Your point though, proves there is a satan. did you know that? Which also proves that there is God.
April 25, 2011 at 8:56pm · Like · 2
Santa: Amen to that !! Smiley, I'll pray for you(: For a better understanding of the WORLD, for both you AND I
April 25, 2011 at 8:56pm · Like · 2
Santa: Yes Deese, Its impossible to doubt something that doesnt exist !!
April 25, 2011 at 8:57pm · Like · 2
Smiley: No I mean, I'm not really seeking, I like what I am trust me XD I respect your beliefs, and I respect you as a human being for being able to...well, backup your beliefs. Which, to me, alot of people cant. So, I respect you for that. And a better world would be nice, when Im dead and long gone...maybe, maybe it'll happen.
April 25, 2011 at 8:58pm · Like
Deese: You said that there has to be bad for there to be good. We were meant to live in a perfect world but you do not need to worry about nature. God takes care of that. He made this world for us. This world will pass away and there will be a new one. But back to the main point if there is good and bad...there has to be a best and a worst....absolutes...(satan and God)
April 25, 2011 at 8:59pm · Like · 2
Smiley: Yeah, There's good and bad. And you know, it's a matter of faith and belief...It's good you believe in something. I respect that. Not all people believe in God and satan, but that doesn't make them wrong, it just makes their beliefs different. My point, in this second topic being...is, it's what YOU WANT, to believe. I'm more looking for the entire truth...not revolving around any sort of belief, and you know what? Ill never find it, and I realize that.
April 25, 2011 at 9:01pm · Like
Deese: this world is nothing compared to Heaven man. This world is just my temporary place of residence. But , yes, if people do not accept Christ, the Bible says that they will spend an eternity in Hell. It does not matter what people think or what their opinion is...the Bible is truth and never has been proven wrong
April 25, 2011 at 9:01pm · Like · 1
Deese: Smiley, I understand your world view, but you are wrong man, if people do not believe in Jesus Christ, they are wrong. It is sad but it is true
April 25, 2011 at 9:02pm · Like · 2
Deese: Smiley, you are right though, we come to know Him by faith! Although, He is proven all the time just like the Bible is
April 25, 2011 at 9:03pm · Like · 1
Deese: Smiley one question for you...Do you believe Jesus Christ was a real person?
April 25, 2011 at 9:03pm · Like · 1
Smiley: It's in historical records that Jesus did exist. So, yes. BUT, I don't believe everything that was written is true, the only reason it hasn't been disproven is because we can't go back that far...until we build a time machine of course XD
April 25, 2011 at 9:04pm · Like
Deese: Thats not true Smiley, He is the most documented man to ever walk the earth. You have faith in yourself. I have faith in Christ. There is a ton of evidence. You should check it out man. I say that because your beliefs are on what ifs.
April 25, 2011 at 9:11pm · Like · 2
Smiley: I mostly believe in the power of the human mind :DI like the philosophical teachings of aristotle, you know...other such mind blowing things, quantam physics, science...etc, Im the "logic" person...Or, I try to be as much as possibly.
April 25, 2011 at 9:12pm · Like
Santa: Smiley, I would love to have another discussion where we could compare our thought on "philosophical teachings'' and such !
April 25, 2011 at 9:16pm · Like
Smiley: As would I, I dont usually like to talk about religion and such as I can get heated...Im a hotheaded guy.
April 25, 2011 at 9:18pm · Like · 1
Deese: Smiley, I am not speaking of religion. I am speaking of a relationship with Christ. The point is , Romans 1 says that everyone is without excuse because of what we can see in His nature in the world. The fact is that Jesus died on a cross for you and rose from the dead. John 14:6 says that He is the only way to God. Those that confess Him as Lord will go to Heaven, God also tells us that everyone who denies Him will go to Hell. That is the fact man. I hope you choose to follow Christ.
April 25, 2011 at 9:21pm · Like · 2
Smiley: My point here is, Your getting all your information from the bible. Religion is the key factor of our argument here :DGet information that DOESN'T come from the bible.
April 25, 2011 at 9:22pm · Like
Santa: AMEN to that Deese(:
April 25, 2011 at 9:22pm · Like
Smiley: Like I said though, I respect your arguments. But...Im not the type of person for religion, it's not for ME, if that makes sense.
April 25, 2011 at 9:23pm · Like
Santa: && that is precisely what i want to talk to you about Smiley. Next time we talk i'll share proof of what i believe without having to use the bible
April 25, 2011 at 9:23pm · Like
Harry: Smiley, Proof is obvious in my case, I FEEL THE HOLY SPIRIT!! And it's the most amazing feeling ever..
April 25, 2011 at 9:24pm · Like
Smiley: I felt the holy spirit, once, for like...Half a year, Idk, christianity, all of that? It wasn't doing it for me. I wasn't happy. I didn't enjoy it, It's just something that isnt for me, exactly.
April 25, 2011 at 9:25pm · Like
Santa: trust me, if you didnt enjoy it...it wasnt real. something wasnt right
April 25, 2011 at 9:27pm · Like · 1
Harry: agreed. rebuke satan. he is always trying to mess things us.
April 25, 2011 at 9:27pm · Like
Smiley: Well, trust me. Don't be offended by this at all? But religion, is not for me, It's not something I enjoy. It's not something I could get in to...I like what I am, where im at? And when it comes to "eternity" Well, we will find out when we get there :D
April 25, 2011 at 9:28pm · Like
Harry: That's how I use to think, before I met an awesome Sa
April 25, 2011 at 9:31pm · Like · 1
Smiley: No, I mean. I don't think you quite understand me here. I CAN'T be a christian, what I believe, and how I see the world is so totally different from anybody else, that I just couldnt be a christian. I'm sorry, but it wont happen for me...which isnt a bad thing, It's just how I choose to live, wrong in your eyes? Sure, but it's how I want to be. It's who I am.
April 25, 2011 at 9:33pm · Like
Deese: Smiley, listen to them. They know the truth man. Why not come Wednesday night to youth. What do you have to lose? Have the Holy Spirit make you feel Him. When you feel Him, you cant deny Him.
April 25, 2011 at 9:33pm · Like · 1
Deese: Anyone can give their life to the Lord Smiley.
April 25, 2011 at 9:33pm · Like · 1
Smiley: I have nothing to lose, But I have nothing to gain too. I'm in a completely different and complex philosophical state of being. :3 I bet I sound like a weirdo, But not EVERYONE is capable of devoting their life to something like that, not everyone wants to.
April 25, 2011 at 9:35pm · Like
Santa: yeah...come hang out on Wednesday....stay for youth. giveit a shot
April 25, 2011 at 9:37pm · Like · 1
Deese: Your life is devoted to somethign no matter who you are.
April 25, 2011 at 9:38pm · Like
Smiley: I've given it plenty of chances, trust me on that one XD I had my brother say "Smiley, your going to go to hell because you don't believe this" That's about the point I said I was done with it. I will have to respectfully decline your offer :D Sorry, guys. And If my life was devoted to anything...I'd say, it was devoted to making people's lives better. That's all I want to live for, and when the day comes where I make nobody happy, then my life will be worth nothing.
April 25, 2011 at 9:39pm · Like
Deese: so you are devoted to something. God says to first please Him. As aChristian, you want to help others though.
April 25, 2011 at 9:43pm · Like
Deese: if you do nto mind, no disrespect here but I found a hole in your devotion
April 25, 2011 at 9:43pm · Like
Deese: Do you want to know why your devotion has a hole in it?
April 25, 2011 at 9:43pm · Like
Smiley: *sigh*...Okay, here we go. Well, let me put it this way, maybe I dont want to listen to what God says? Which isnt a bad thing, Because...well, Im still helping people. I just want to live a good fulfilling life. That's all.
April 25, 2011 at 9:44pm · Like
Deese: ok I understand your thoughts, but if you are dedicated to something, do you now want to know if it has a hole in it?
April 25, 2011 at 9:46pm · Like
Smiley:Of course it has a hole in it, my logic has holes in it just like your logic has holes in it. But isn't that the point of life experience? You'll figure it out, Just like I have, It all comes in time dude. It all comes in time, and you know...our viewpoints are completely different, but from my personal standpoint there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. I am allowed freedom of my own particular beliefs.
April 25, 2011 at 9:48pm · Like
Deese:You say that your devotion to life would be to make people happy and when that stops you feel like your life will be worth nothing. You will never be able to make everyone happy man. What if someone wants to be happy by you doing something bad. That is morally wrong. You seem to be a "moral" person.
April 25, 2011 at 9:49pm · Like
Deese:My devotion has no hole in it man. That is my point. I have a little more time on life by the way than you do. My experience with life probably has about 12 more years than yours. So I have already made the run that you are making .
April 25, 2011 at 9:50pm · Like
Smiley:Well, from a "moral" standpoint I obviously wouldnt do that, and If that person is requesting of me to do something wrong to make them happy, then all they want is to bring me down with them. And well, seeing as how i've got strong willpower I wouldn't let that happen. I'd do everything I can to change that person, make them better...And, you followed a different path. You have ALOT more life experience than me, sure...but I just feel as if alot of people are way too narrow minded. Sex before marriage? Well, if you really love a person, go ahead. Gay rights? Hey man, Im all for that. There's just certain things I dont agree with, those two are biggies.
April 25, 2011 at 9:52pm · Like
Deese:Of course you do not think that sex before marriage is sin and that homosexuality is sin. You are not a Christian. Your mind is closed to the truth. However, apart form the Bible, I can prove to you why those two particular sins are wrong. Even in your "nature" outlook of life. Nature proves homosexuality wrong. Sex before marriage can be proven wrong without the Bible also. I can show you girl and girl and guy after guy that allow themselves to stay in horrible relationships because they have that sexual tie to that person. The Bible also proves this because two will become one flesh.
April 25, 2011 at 9:58pm · Like
Smiley:Homosexual relationships can be very good relationships. You know what the one biggest flaw, that takes down your entire logic? Your whole belief, you know what the one biggest flaw is?
April 25, 2011 at 10:00pm · Like
Smiley:This is the human aspect, the point of diversity. I feel like religion, the bible, The Quran, Jew's, Mormons, etc...I feel like it takes away cultural diversity, differences in the world is what makes us who we are. And my argument, to christianity? Religion? Is that, it cannot be proven to me. The bible was written by man, for all any of us know it could have been made up, and that includes the quran and the torah as well...I dont want to get hostile, or hothead. I wont come over to your side, It's not for me, please respect that...Dont get me wrong, I enjoy talking about this. Long as it doesnt get too heated. I appreciate the talk, guys :D And, dont judge me, okay?
April 25, 2011 at 10:07pm · Like
Deese:God will judge us man. Do not worry about that. Sad thing is that you admit your "calling" has holes. Mine does not. God used the people to write the Bible. It is God breathed. IF you really sought the truth would see how it is God breathed. How a man writing 500 years before someone else writing and it all points to the same exact truth.
April 25, 2011 at 10:39pm · Like
Deese: Smiley, do you believe in a "higher being"?
April 25, 2011 at 10:41pm · Like
Deese:just curious
April 25, 2011 at 10:41pm · Like
Deese:Well, I have to run man. You cant disprove Christianity man. And if you trully seek, God will show Himself to you and your ears will open. You admit that these is a higher being because you admit that there is good and bad and in order for us to have good and bad we must have absolutes. Without absolutes there is nothing in between. So who is your higher being? A false god or the one true God. There is also absolute truth. So you are believing a lie or I am believing a lie. You must also decide if Jesus was the truth or if He was a lunatic because of the claims He made. I believe He is the truth.
April 25, 2011 at 10:48pm · Like
Smiley: Fair enough, that's all I wanted to hear. Is that you believe what you believe and I believe what I believe. Neither of them are right or wrong, its just...opinion. belief. I don't worship in particular a higher being, why should I? I don't see that necessary, but hey, that's me...other people need that. I don't. Good chat, guys :3 I enjoy this. Even if soooo many people disagree with me XD That's life for you.
April 25, 2011 at 10:56pm · Like · 1
Whale: He is coming very very soon.
April 26, 2011 at 8:51pm · Like · 1
Smiley: Who?
April 26, 2011 at 8:51pm · Like
Whale: Jesus. haha
April 26, 2011 at 8:53pm · Like
Deese: Jesus is, but man we love ya in Christ. I cant let you believe your belief is right. There is only one truth. It is Christ.
April 26, 2011 at 8:54pm · Like · 1
Whale: what?
April 26, 2011 at 8:54pm · Like
Harry: hes talking to smiley whale
April 26, 2011 at 8:54pm · Like
Harry: if you read that long conversation youd know ^^
April 26, 2011 at 8:54pm · Like
Whale: oh i was like that makes no sense.
April 26, 2011 at 8:55pm · Like
Whale: i read the first 30 its okay. haha
April 26, 2011 at 8:55pm · Like
Smiley: You CAN let me believe in what I want, because it's what I've been for so long and I will continue to be the way I am because to me it's the most logical and realistic. Leave me to what I believe, I'll leave you to what you believe. To each his own, Be fair here :3
April 26, 2011 at 8:56pm · Like
Deese: I am being fair man. You can believe that the earth is on the back of a turtle. You are right. You can believe what you want to man. God gave you free will! Tom Cruise and John Travolta believe in scientology and that UFOs planted the human race on earth a long time ago. Child molesters believe that they are right. People think it is ok to murder. You can believe what you want and be sincere about it. The ones that flew airplanes into the twin towers were very sincere about their faith and thought they would get their virgins in heaven for killing the infidels.
April 26, 2011 at 9:08pm · Like
Deese: You can be sincere in what you believe...you can be sincerely wrong. I am not mad at you man. I am not against you. I pray you seek. If you truly seek, you will see the truth.
April 26, 2011 at 9:09pm · Like
Smiley: Well, there are things that are against ethical and moral views, BUT, You can be good without being religious whatsoever.
April 26, 2011 at 9:09pm · Like
Deese: what defines good? Have you ever stolen anything? Have you ever lied? Have you ever disobeyed your parents. If so, you have broken three of the ten commandments. Fact is, when we get down to it, you, I and the rest of the world is not good. The Bible says are heart is deceitful and that we cannot understand it.
April 26, 2011 at 9:12pm · Like
Deese: Taht is why we need Christ, because sin cannot be in Heaven. Jesus took on your sin man. All you have to do is confess Him as Lord and give Him your life. Live for Him. IT is a free gift but you have to accept it.
April 26, 2011 at 9:13pm · Like
Smiley: Nothing is free. Everything requires payment, the air we breathe, the food we eat, nothing is free. It's cool and all you believe what you believe, but trust me, I'm not the type of person you nor any deity can convert XD
April 26, 2011 at 9:14pm · Like
Deese: Smiley I am about to blow another one of your theories but you do not answe my questions...what defines good? The Muslims? This is free, man. I promise but He wants all your life! He wants you to let Him lead your life. I guess you can say that is a cost. But His plan for our lives is way better than our plans
April 26, 2011 at 9:17pm · Like
Deese: Smiley - by the way ...who defines what is ethical? You said that muslims and Christians all believe in different things, but are both right. Well according to Sharia law (Muslims go by this) Testimony from women is given only half the weight of men,[citation needed] and testimony from non-Muslims may be excluded altogether (if against a Muslim)
April 26, 2011 at 9:18pm · Like
Deese: So ...how can Christians and Muslims be right man. You have no answers man. That has to stink to not know what you believe. I am not trying to be sarcastic, it is just heartbreaking man.
April 26, 2011 at 9:19pm · Like
Harry: Jeremiah 29:11! For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
April 26, 2011 at 9:19pm · Like · 1
Smiley: Well, According to me. I'm right, According to you. Your right. Who's to say what is right and wrong? It's your conscience. It's right and good TO YOU, Thats my point here. We've all got different views and opinions, what I think is right is different from you. So to me, It's true. My truth is a different truth than your truth. But that doesnt make either of us liers.
April 26, 2011 at 9:20pm · Like
Deese: smiley, quit dodging questions. I have pointed to the holes in your argument. Who defines good. who defines morality? How can Christians and Muslims both be right. One of them has to be wrong. So I am not going to deal with your opinion man. I just want you to answer some pretty logical questions.
April 26, 2011 at 9:21pm · Like
Smiley: Neither Christians nor Muslims are wrong, but that doesnt make them right. Doesnt make it truth or lies, it just makes them believe two different things. Not all muslims are terrorists, radical muslims are terrorists, terrorism is wrong, and radical christians annoy me. Every religion has its radicals. But nobody here is wrong, or truthful, or right, or liers. We just all have a different state of being.
April 26, 2011 at 9:23pm · Like
Deese: Muslims belive that the infidel should be killed. how can you say that is not wrong? Ok man. Your ears are closed. Message me if you really have a question. Praying for you man. John 14:6
April 26, 2011 at 9:26pm · Like
Smiley: No, RADICAL MUSLIMS believe infidels should be killed. Which is what...like... 0.000000000001% of all of them?
April 26, 2011 at 9:27pm · Like
Deese: Christianity has never been proven wrong. The Bible has never lied. Christ is risen and still alive. Smiley, you need to do some more research. The Koran! (their holy book) tells them that. I am not goign to argue with you man. You are just sharing your opinion. See ya man. Again, message me if you really have a question
April 26, 2011 at 9:30pm · Like · 2
Deese: last thing on here from me,,, for those that want proof what the koran says about killing the infidel
April 26, 2011 at 9:34pm · Like
Deese: KORAN commands to kill infidels:
Allah is an enemy to unbelievers. - Sura 2:98
On unbelievers is the curse of Allah. - Sura 2:161
Slay them wherever ye find them and drive them out of the places whence they drove you out, for persecution is worse than slaughter. - 2:191
Fight against them until idolatry is no more and Allah's religion reigns supreme. (different translation: ) Fight them until there is no persecution and the religion is God's entirely. - Sura 2:193 and 8:39
Fighting is obligatory for you, much as you dislike it. - 2:216
April 26, 2011 at 9:34pm · Like · 1
Smiley: I don't need to be arguing about this with you guys, This is why the world is so wrong, this is the reason nobody can get along. These are the reasons why there is so much war and violence. Because people CAN'T GET ALONG. Because we all can't agree to disagree, and everyone "has to be right"...Leave me to my beliefs, and I will leave you to yours, for the reason being I would like to avoid trouble XD
April 26, 2011 at 9:40pm · Like
Denton: lol, there was a religious debate and I missed it! darn :( lol, but Deese, you do realize that what you have achieved may have pushed Smiley more into the dark than help him into the light, right? I think you came on too strong...lol
April 27, 2011 at 1:37am · Like
RE: A Horrible "Debate"
Um.....welcome to the forum.....?
Shit. Awkward.
So many cats, so few good recipes.
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Or given a summary or something.
No one wants to read FB text from goobers they don't know.
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; ~ ; I know I don't. I was just testing it out really. herp derpin....
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(01-11-2012 10:59 PM)OnlyOnOurOwn Wrote:(01-11-2012 10:56 PM)kingschosen Wrote: Or given a summary or something.
I got a migraine scrolling down!
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WTFL;DR Epically so...
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(01-11-2012 11:03 PM)Mr Woof Wrote:(01-11-2012 10:59 PM)OnlyOnOurOwn Wrote: ; ~ ; I know I don't. I was just testing it out really. herp derpin....
Then the irony of seeing the Short (but sweet) Facebook debate in the related section. ; a ;
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Bills promote Rebrovich to assistant D-Line coach
Feb. 07, 2014
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have promoted Jason Rebrovich to become the team's assistant defensive line coach.
Rebrovich enters his second season with the Bills after spending last season as a defensive quality control coach. The promotion comes a week after Pepper Johnson was hired to coach Buffalo's defensive linemen.
It's the latest move to a Bills defensive staff that's been in flux under newly hired coordinator Jim Schwartz. The former Detroit Lions head coach was hired by the Bills two weeks ago to replace Mike Pettine, who left after one season to take over as coach of the Cleveland Browns.
Rebrovich was previously a defensive assistant at Syracuse, where he worked under Bills head coach Doug Marrone.
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**1/2 (out of four)
I'm obviously a softie.
Why? Because I recognize that director/co-writer Cameron Crowe's "We Bought A Zoo," largely fictionalized from Benjamin Mee's memoir, packs in so much heavy-handed emotion that the sentence "You may not leave until you get a tear in your eye!" may as well appear on the screen. And yet the PG-rated film connected with me, schmaltz and all.
Matt Damon stars as Benjamin, who purchases a Southern California zoo to provide a huge change of scenery following the death of his wife (Stephanie Szostak of "Dinner for Schmucks"). Not only does this rid Benjamin of the neighborhood mothers who present him with sympathy lasagnas—one woman clearly wants to cheer him up with more than lasagna—but it offers a chance for 14-year-old Dylan (Colin Ford) and seven-year-old Rosie (Maggie Elizabeth Jones) to share their ex-reporter dad's longtime fondness for adventure.
Actually, Dylan's not that keen on being so far from his friends, but a budding flirtation with Lily (Elle Fanning), an underwritten character who works on the zoo premises, keeps him occupied. Lily's cousin, a zookeeper named Kelly, is played by Scarlett Johansson, so you can probably guess that the romantic possibilities between she and Benjamin are more than zero.
Too often Crowe goes for cutesy when sweet will do, and several very Crowe-esque songs (Temple of the Dog's "Hunger Strike," Neil Young's "Cinnamon Girl") don't mix with the rest of the film's music by Sigur Ros frontman Jonsi. Still, I can't resist some of Crowe's well-meaning details, whether it's Benjamin lamenting that "whatever" is recent history's laziest word or teaching his kids about the power that comes from 20 seconds of courage.
Damon's exceptional when Benjamin navigates his own grief and his relationship with his children, and Thomas Haden Church is hilarious as Benjamin's brother, who advises him to stretch himself but "stop just before zebras get involved." "We Bought A Zoo" spends most of its time manipulating the heartstrings, but I'd be lying if I said it didn't succeed in moving mine.
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I grew up watching Godzilla movies and episodes of Johnny Sokko and his Giant Robot on television. Seeing monsters destroy cities while the armies of the world tried to fight them off were a regular part of my Saturday afternoons. I especially enjoyed the adventures of Spectreman and Ultraman, Japanese superheroes who would defend Tokyo against the "Kaiju."
So you can imagine the thrill I experience when i see this trailer for "Pacific Rim," Guillermo Del Toro's (Pan's Labrynth, Hellboy) take on monster-fighting robots created for American audiences!
After seeing what he did with Hellboy, I'm really psyched for this!
What do you think?


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Professor Kate McLuskie
Board member
Appointed: 1 April 2007
Re-appointed: 1 April 2011
Professor McLuskie is formerly Director of the Shakespeare Institute, a renowned research and postgraduate centre within the University of Birmingham. She has previously held senior academic leadership roles as Pro Vice Chancellor at the University of Kent and Deputy Vice Chancellor at the University of Southampton.
Before taking up her position as Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Southampton, Professor McLuskie was Head of English and Director of the Arts Faculty School of Research and Graduate Studies. She has been actively involved in the work of the Arts and Humanities Research Board and is also Fellow of the English Institute. Professor McLuskie has recently completed an AHRC funded research project; 'Interrogating cultural value in 21st Century England: the case of Shakespeare'. Professor McLuskie is a trustee of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and a governor of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Professor McLuskie was appointed to the Board for her knowledge and experience of higher education and university affairs and her academic background in the arts and humanities.
She is a member of both the Construction Projects Committee and also the Remuneration Committee.


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The Bruins have called a press conference for 2 p.m. Wednesday, during which Jeremy Jacobs, Charlie Jacobs, Peter Chiarelli, Cam Neely and Harry Sinden are expected to speak.
Joe Haggerty at CSNNE.com was the first to report that the announcement will be that Neely has been promoted from vice president to president of the Bruins. The move has been anticipated ever since Neely was hired back by the organization in September 2007.
The Bruins have not had a president since Sinden's retirement in the summer of 2006.
Of course, if the Celtics win tonight, no one will care what the Bruins have to say tomorrow unless they've found a way to hijack the Stanley Cup out of Chicago.


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By Mary A. Sego
Title: Lella R. Gaddis papers, 1917-2009
Primary Creator: Gaddis, Lella
Extent: 1.0 Folders. More info below.
Subjects: Gaddis, Lella R. (1877-1968), Home economics, Purdue University--Faculty, Women's Archives at Purdue University
Forms of Material: Articles, Clippings (Information artifacts), Programs
Languages: English
Gaddis, Lella R. (1877-1968)
Home economics
Purdue University--Faculty
Women's Archives at Purdue University
Repository: Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections
Accruals: An addition to the Lella Gaddis papers (Folder Two) was donated to the Archives and Special Collections by Miriam Epple Heath on December 15, 2009.
Alternate Extent Statement: 2 folders
Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation: MSF 138, Lella R. Gaddis papers, Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries


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It's time to protect tender plants
Frost is just around the corner. The average first frost date at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe is Oct. 15, though it is often later in the city and sometimes earlier farther inland.
When nighttime temperatures begin dropping below 40 degrees, it is time to bring in any tropical plants that you are keeping outside. Plants acclimate best if there is a gradual decline in temperature over a period of time. You may want to move the tropical plants in for a night if there has been a long spell of warm weather and a sudden dramatic drop in temperature is predicted.
In an emergency, tender plants can be protected from light freezes by covering them with sheets, plastic or boxes.
When you buy spring-flowering bulbs in a garden center, pick ones that are plump and firm with no mushy spots. Small nicks, loose tunics or blue/gray mold do not affect the development of bulbs, but bulbs that show white mold or that are soft and lightweightwith a strong moldy smell are probably not good.
If you cannot plant your bulbs right away, store them in a well-ventilated area that is cool but above freezing, out of reach of rodents. Do not store bulbs with ripening fruit, which can produce ethylene gas that damages them. Artificial heat will dry bulbs out, destroying next spring's flowers inside.
Most bulbs should be planted after a hard frost, starting in mid- to late October. They can be planted until the ground freezes.
Plants from bulbs rarely look good singly or in rows. Instead, plant them in clumps or drifts. Bulbs such as daffodils and Siberian squill can be naturalized, or planted to look as if they are growing wild. One way to do this is to toss handfuls of bulbs and plant them where they land. Small bulbs such as crocuses should be planted in large groups of at least 30 to 50 so they are more prominent in the landscape.
Incorporate bulbs into the perennial border in groups of seven to 15 bulbs or more. When planting bulbs with perennials, think ahead to how you will manage the bulb foliage, as the bulbs need to keep their leaves after they bloom until they go dormant in summer. Lots of browning bulb foliage can be intrusive in a perennial border, so choose plants with less foliage or blend them carefully with larger perennials.
• Tim Johnson is director of horticulture at Chicago Botanic Garden, chicagobotanic.org.


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In his newest book, Emancipation: How Liberating the Jews Led to Revolution & Renaissance, he explores the identity issue experienced by Jews in Europe after Napoleon conquered Europe and effectively toppled Jewish ghettos that had existed for nearly 500 years.
"There was no Jewish identity question in the ghetto. You were Jewish. Everybody worshipped the same way, everyone was educated the same way more or less, and then suddenly there was this amazing choice you could make," said Goldfarb. "You could stop being Jewish as your primary identity and be a German or a Frenchman or an American, whatever."
Goldfarb's research indicated that as a result, Jews went on to become leaders in society, whether as artists, financiers, political figures scientist.
Prior to liberation, Jews lived in squalid conditions in all-Jewish neighborhoods. In Frankfurt, Germany, for example, they had to be home by sundown and were locked in their houses all weekend. Up to 3,000 people were forced to live on a 30-yard long, ten-foot wide Judegasse--"Jews' Street."
Goldfarb pointed out that even though Jews also lived in ghettos in America, it was a conscious decision. They were free to move out at any time.
"Whoever you hang with, it should be your choice and it shouldn't be a question of the law saying you need to be together," said Goldfarb.
He began contemplating the power of identity when he met young Muslims living in Britain, Goldfarb's home for the past 25 years, torn between old and new ideals.
These young and confused people resorted to Muslim extremism, and while Goldfarb said it was no excuse, he acknowledged that if one feels like an outsider, it often causes one to act like an outsider.
"I got a sense of the power of identity questions on people. I'm not religious, but I identity myself as being a Jewish-American," he said. "My Jewishness is a central part of who I am."
Originally from New York, Goldfarb admitted to feeling a bit out of place in Europe, where there are virtually no Jews.
According to Goldfarb, France has the largest Jewish-European population left: about 550,000 people out of a population of 60 million.
Napoleon has been portrayed throughout history as a ruthless tyrant, but interestingly, the Jews saw him as their liberator.
"A lot of the political Jew-hatred, political anti-Semitism, came because Jews were identified with Napoleon, and in Germany in particular, where Napoleon was a real hate figure, that was a problem. The rest of Europe really hated Napoleon, and it was one more charge against the Jews, that somehow they had been the only ones to benefit from Napoleonic wars," said Goldfarb.
Although Emancipation focuses on the Jews' plight in Europe, Goldfarb hopes that all immigrants and minorities who read his book will find embrace the larger message regardless of ethnic backgrounds.
"I think it ends on a big question, essentially, which is after having done all that they did and achieved all that they could, almost all the Jews were killed or forced to leave, and I'm not big on telling the reader what to think, frankly, so I just leave it there for people to think for themselves. Was it worth it? Was it worth all of this effort so that you could, in the end, still suffer genocide? I don't think there's any doubt that it was better to come out of the ghetto, but on the other hand, the lingering question is, how do you deal with persistent hatred?" said Goldfarb.
"And I think that's a question that any immigrant group, any minority group, faces."
Goldfarb will be at Central Queens YM & YWHA, 67-09 108th St. in Forest Hills, to give a lecture on important points from Emancipation.
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My six-year old iMac is still going strong, but the RAM limit is an issue. I want a faster machine, with much more RAM (at least 8GB).
The iMacs that were recently announced supposedly have even better displays but I am not yet sold on the hybrid drive idea.
....A note on SSDs, if your system doesn't support Garbage Collection you won't get the full benefit. To date, only Macs that ship with SSDs support it. That's why I went the Hybrid route, as well as getting 750GB for $140 as opposed to $300+/- for 256....
Download, install and run Trim Enabler if you mount the SSD yourself!.
The 27" iMac offers a choice of video cards. The standard is an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX 1GB GDDR5; an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680MX 2GB GDDR5 is available for (in the UK) an extra £120.Is this likely to be money well spent if I use LR and CS5?Jeremy
FWIW, I´ve ordered a Mini; delivery date stated as Dec 12th.... So I´ll know something more a few days later..... Details: I have a 2007 MacPro w/ 2x2.66 Dual-Core Xeons and 7 GB of RAM. My monitor is a 30" Cinema Display, bought at the same time (and I intend to keep it). The MP is SLOW, and just putting more memory in isn´t economical; the correct type can still be got at an exorbitant price, but cannot be reused on anything more recent... I do have a SSD as system disk, but that one is indeed eminently reusable... So, need for an update, but the wait for an elusive new MP is too much.After reading, among other stuff, the Digilloyd and ArsTechnica articles, I ordered the 2.6 GHZ QC i7 Mini, maxed out with 16 GB RAM and a 256 GB SSD (after reading more about the FusionDrive, I think I can do a better job myself of putting the right things on the right disk... ). I´ll need an external cabinet for the less demanding stuff, and a Time Capsule will (hopefully) take care of auto backup; I perform 2nd and 3rd backups manually, to disks kept in a safe or off-site. The Dual-link DVI adapter should work with the Cinema Display. The one thing that worries me just a bit is the absence of a separate GPU, but I never play games....I anticipate a noticeably faster system, with less heat and noise, and fre floor space under my desk.... Now, let´s see if I really get it....
Per,So, if I understand correctly, you do your processing on the SSD and then when done, you export to external drives?


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This park is named for Mae Grant, a local activist and tenant of the Carver houses. Mae Grant served as president of the tenant association from the mid-1960s to the early 1980s. She is best remembered for her giving spirit and fairness.
She served tenants and community members in many ways beyond in her official capacity as tenant association president. People turned to her for help in finding and securing apartments and jobs. Grant established a community food program to assist the less fortunate in the community. In addition to the volunteer work she did, she was also instrumental in bringing entertainment to the Heckscher Theater at El Museo Del Barrio.


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The Fireknife fixed blade of Light My Fire has a fire starter integrated into the handle of the knife.
The back of the blade is optimally shaped to make it easy to start a rain of sparks with this fire starter.
The handle is made of soft touch plastic which provide sufficient grip, even in wet conditions. The Fire Steel is also not affected by a little bit of moisture. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. This knife is very light, only weighing 80 grams.
Type of steel: Sandvik 12c27
Blade length: 9.7 cm
Blade shape: clip point
Length: 21.5 cm
Blade height: 1.7 cm
Blade thickness: 2 mm
Hardness: 56 HRC
Type of edge: plain edge
Finish blade: light matted
Weight: 80 grams
Colour: Fuchsia
Material handle: plastic
Sheath: yes
Country of origin: Sweden