Wednesday, July 31, 2013

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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Rangers homer twice in 9th to beat Angels 4-3

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) ? Geovany Soto hit a game-ending homer for Texas after A.J. Pierzynski had already gone deep in the ninth off Los Angeles Angels closer Ernesto Frieri, and the Rangers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory Monday night.

Pierzynski led off the ninth by pulling a pitch into the right-field seats, his 11th homer this season snapping a 4-for-27 slump and tying the game. Nelson Cruz followed with a single off Frieri (0-3) before David Murphy grounded into a double play. Soto, who entered the game hitting only .198 this season, then hit a towering flyball to left that easily cleared the wall.

Jason Frasor (1-2) pitched a scoreless ninth for Texas, three days after he gave up a game-ending homer in an 11-inning loss at Cleveland.

Texas had gone 26 innings without scoring a run, two short of the 41-year-old team record, until Ian Kinsler's RBI single in the sixth to get the Rangers within 3-1. They had played 46 innings without leading a game until Soto's second career game-ending homer.

The Texas comeback spoiled another solid effort for Angels starter Jered Weaver, who allowed only one run with six strikeouts over seven innings. The right-hander has a 1.31 ERA (seven runs in 48 innings) his last seven starts.

Dane De La Rosa allowed an unearned run in his inning of relief before Frieri's third blown save in 28 chances.

J.B. Shuck hit his first major league homer for the Angels, who have lost four in a row. Josh Hamilton had a two-run single against his former team.

Matt Garza (1-1) struck out six and allowed three runs over seven innings in his second Texas start since getting traded. The right-hander had won six starts in a row, including his last five for the Chicago Cubs before a winning debut for the Rangers last Wednesday against the New York Yankees when the only run he allowed was unearned after his throwing error.

Weaver had retired 12 in a row before Leonys Martin, in the leadoff spot for the first time in his 124 major league games, had a drag bunt in the sixth. The pitcher fielded the ball along the first-base line, but didn't even attempt a throw since Martin had already run past him.

Martin got to second when Elvis Andrus unsuccessfully tried to bunt for a hit. Ian Kinsler, who went to No. 3 in the order with Martin leading off, followed with an RBI single for the first Texas run in three games, and also ended a scoreless streak of 19 2-3 innings for Weaver.

Andrus extended his hitting streak to 11 games with a single in the eighth, then stole second, went to third on catcher Hank Conger's throwing error and scored on Kinsler's sac fly.

Shuck homered in the fifth, homering in his 323rd career at-bat and 115th game. Later that inning, Erick Aybar drew a walk and Mike Trout had a two-out double before both scored on Hamilton's opposite-field grounder to left against a shifted Rangers infield to make it 3-0.

Hamilton was a five-time All-Star and the 2010 AL MVP during his five seasons in Texas before going to the Angels with a $125 million, five-year contract over the winter.

Just like when the Angels were the opponent for the first Rangers home series in early April, Hamilton was booed each time he came to the plate. He came in hitting only .220 overall, but had two hits Monday and is 11 for 29 (.379) against his former team.

NOTES: Weaver is 15-2 with a 1.72 ERA in July games since 2011. ... The Rangers second ended on a 6-4-3 grounder ? for one out, not the double play usually associated with that sequence. Soto hit a grounder that SS Aybar fielded in the hole and threw to second base, where runner Cruz had already reached. But 2B Howie Kendrick still had plenty of time to get Soto out at first. ... Angels left-hander C.J. Wilson, 7-1 with a 1.96 ERA his last eight starts, is scheduled to start against his former team Tuesday night. He is 0-2 with a 7.65 ERA in five starts against the Rangers, all last season.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/rangers-homer-twice-9th-beat-angels-4-3-022940725.html

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United States vs. Panama: How US took the Gold Cup

United States vs. Panama: The US national soccer team beat Panama 1-0 to win the Concacaf Gold Cup Sunday. The United States? outscored opponents 20-4 in the tournament.

By Nancy Armour,?Associated Press / July 29, 2013

United States' Landon Donovan, left, controls the ball against Panama's Alberto Quintero during first half of the CONCACAF Gold Cup final match at Soldier Field on Sunday, July 28, 2013, in Chicago. The US won 1-0.

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It took Brek Shea less than a minute to give the United States a goal. And the Gold Cup title.

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Shea scored 42 seconds after coming into the game as a substitute, and his goal in the 69th minute gave the United States a 1-0 victory over Panama in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final. It is the fifth Gold Cup title for the U.S., but it's first since 2007. The victory also extended the Americans' winning run to a record 11 games, four more than their previous best.

When the final whistle sounded, the Americans on the bench raced onto the field to join their teammates. Several players jumped up and down, and hugs and high-fives were exchanged. Coach Jurgen Klinsmann, who watched the game from a luxury box after being suspended for his tirade over the officiating in the semifinals, quickly made his way down to the field, pumping his fists in the air as he walked.

The Panamians, meanwhile, could only watch in disappointment. They came into the game full of confidence after beating Mexico twice during the tournament, but never really threatened the United States.

The only downer on the day for the Americans was another injury to Stuart Holden's right knee. He collapsed to the ground after colliding with another player in the first half and grabbed at his right knee. He was able to walk off the field on his own, but U.S. Soccer later said he had sprained the knee and it would need further evaluation.

Holden missed almost 2 ? years because of injuries to his right knee, only returning to the U.S. squad in late May.

The U.S. had been the class of the Gold Cup, outscoring opponents 20-4 in the tournament. Klinsmann used a mostly young team, and its confidence appeared to grow with every victory.

Though Klinsmann and his players had insisted his one-game suspension wouldn't change anything ? "We're going to use it a little bit as a rallying cry," Landon Donovan said Saturday. "We want to win the trophy for him." ? they lacked their usual sharpness early on. Donovan and Eddie Johnson both struggled to get free, covered closely by Panama's dogged defense.

But they found their rhythm in the second half, creating several chances. The best came in the 56th minute, DaMarcus Beasley chipped a ball into Donovan, who was in front of the goal at the near post. Donovan got his head on the ball, but not at the angle he wanted and it flew wide of the net. As the crowd groaned, Donovan threw back his head and Beasley swatted the red flag in the corner.

The Americans were still scratching to create something ? anything ? when Shea replaced Joe Corona in the 68th minute. He didn't waste any time making his presence felt as the Americans pushed forward again.

Alejandro Bedoya fed Donovan, but he muffed the shot. The ball continued to roll past Panama's Roberto Chen and on toward the net. Parked inches from the goal line, Shea stuck out his left foot and tapped the ball past goalkeeper Jaime Penedo for his second international goal.

The Americans had a chance to double the lead in the 84th minute when Shea fed a wide-open Eddie Johnson 2 yards from the goal. But Johnson couldn't finish it, sending the ball flying over the cross bar.

Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.

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Pawsitively Pets: Unique Activities and Games for Pets

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It seems as though pet parents are always looking for a way to spend some quality bonding time with their beloved furry friends. These fun pet activities can help you and your pet build a growing relationship and bond together. I especially love some of the cat activities in this sponsored guest post. Please enjoy and let me know if you've ever done any of these things with your dog or cat in the comments section!?

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Looking for something different to do with your pet? Is playing ?fetch? with your pooch getting old, or is your cat getting tired of chasing after a laser pointer? There are plenty of unique, out-of-the-box activities for you and your pet. Here are some fun and interesting games for pets, divided between dog activities and cat activities.

Dog Activities

  1. Dog disc ? This game of dog/owner flying disc is a challenging and fun activity for both of you. Discs come in a variety of sizes; choose a disc that works with your dog?s size, and make sure it is not too heavy or large for your pup. Do not let your pooch chew on the disc as a damaged disc could hurt your dog?s mouth when it catches the disc. If you and your dog are especially skilled at dog disc, consider entering a dog disc competition.
  2. Agility courses ? Agility courses are obstacle courses for dogs, but they require the dog?s owner to guide the dog through the course. It is a team activity for you and your dog. You can build your own or take your dog to a training center to be trained in a course. To keep your dog safe, make sure it is protected with a pet insurance policy.?
  3. Dog yoga ? This unique owner/pet activity is becoming increasingly popular. See if a local yoga studio or dog training center near you offers dog yoga, often called ?doga.? This doggie yoga allows you to help stretch your pup?s muscles as well as your own. Make sure to bring treats to reward and encourage good behavior at the class.

Cat Activities


  1. Create a playground ? A homemade playground is one of many fun games for pets, especially cats. Make a unique play area for your cat using household items; cardboard boxes and paper grocery bags are great options. Your cat will enjoy exploring the boxes and playing with the crinkly paper bags.?
  2. Download an iPad game ? There are now iPad games created just for cats. One game features a mouse that zooms across the screen. Your cat will try to chase or paw at the mouse on your iPad screen. This could provide hours of entertainment for both of you.
  3. Teach a cat tricks ? Contrary to popular belief, cats can do tricks, too. They can be trained to come, sit and stay. Training your cat may require a bit more patience than training a dog, but with the right motivation, it is possible. Treats work well as incentives because unlike dogs, cats do not inherently desire to please their owners, and extra motivation in the form of food helps.
  4. Play hockey. -?Ball up a piece of aluminum foil to create a lightweight ?hockey puck? for your cat to chase. Because the foil is light and crushable, your cat will be able to grab it easily (and you won?t have to worry about a heavy ball breaking something in your house). Tip: hard surface floors work best for this game as the foil puck will slide easily across them. After you and your feline are finished playing, make sure to dispose of the aluminum puck.

Whether you have a dog or cat, these activities and games for pets guarantee an interesting experience with your furry friend.? Try one or all of the games listed above and see which ones your pet enjoys the most. Before you drive to the yoga studio or dog training center, make sure you and your pet are protected with an insurance policy. From doing doga to building a kitty playground, you and your pet will explore exciting new games and most of all, have fun.Christina Miller loves to write, especially about business. She holds a B.A. in Marketing. Christina?s favorite things include traveling, reading, and exploring new restaurants in Cleveland.Note: Sponsored content was created and provided by Nationwide Insurance.?

Source: http://www.mypawsitivelypets.com/2013/07/unique-activities-and-games-for-pets.html

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Irony: The warranty for Samsung?s ?water-resistant? Galaxy S4 Active doesn?t cover water damage

Dunking your phone in three feet of water might sound crazy, but with the Galaxy S4 Active, it?s something Samsung actively encourages.

So why doesn?t Samsung?s warranty for the device cover water damage?

Early owners of Samsung?s durable device are finding that, just because Samsung says the phone can survive a dip in a fish tank, that doesn?t mean the company is responsible for any potential damage resulting from the plunge.

Here?s how Samsung frames its liability in?the phone?s user manual (PDF):

This Limited Warranty does not cover: (a) defects or damage resulting from accident, misuse, abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper storage, exposure to liquid, moisture, dampness, sand or dirt, neglect, or unusual physical, electrical or electromechanical stress [...].

While owners may take Samsung?s advertising as evidence that the Galaxy S4 Active is ?waterpoof,? it?s really just ?water-resistant.? As Samsung points out in the device?s manual, the S4 Active is rated IP67, which means that it?s resistant to water only up to depths of a little over three feet (and only for thirty minutes).

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Samsung?s biggest mistake with the Galaxy S4 Active might just be Aqua Mode.

But it?s a bit more complicated than that. In order to keep the device sufficiently safe from water damage, owners must first make sure the phone?s series of??snap points? and port covers are secured. ?As Samsung says: ?It is important that all compartments are closed tightly. Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device.?

The problem, however, is mostly in the way Samsung is advertising the phone: While some advertisements for the S4 Active?bill it as ?whoops-proof? ? i.e., it can survive an accidental dunk in a pool ? features like the device?s ?Aqua Mode? paint a different picture: This is a device, Samsung says, that can ? and should?? be used underwater, regardless of how conventionally stupid doing such a thing is.

As a result, there seems to be something profoundly wrong with encouraging underwater photography while simultaneously denying liability if things go wrong after users actually take advantage of the feature. When you give people a false sense of security, bad experiences are inevitable.

That stance is not a unique one among owners of the S4 Active. All of?the reviews for the S4 Active on AT&T?s website, for example,?mention bad experiences with the phone?s supposed water resistance. ?Here?s one reaction:

Phone was working great but of course the first thing i wanted to do was take an underwater picture. Followed all instructions. within 10 seconds phone had water in it and most of the systems shut down.

Another review, this one via Amazon,?tells a similar tale: ?Why have this feature if your product isn?t actually guaranteed to work under water? I had it for less than a week made sure all instructions followed (back and usb port properly sealed) yet it still leaked water and therefore is now worthless.?

We?ve contacted Samsung and AT&T for comment on their warranty policies and will update when the companies respond.

Source: http://venturebeat.com/2013/07/29/samsung-galaxy-s4-active-water-damage/

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Thursday, July 25, 2013

Secret of plant geometry revealed: How plants set the angles of their branches

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Researchers have discovered how plants set the angles of their branches relative to gravity. While the other principle features governing the architecture of plants such as the control of the number of branches and positioning around the main shoot are now well understood, scientists have long puzzled over how plants set and maintain the angle of their lateral branches relative to gravity.

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World stock rise as China slowdown jitters ease

SEOUL, South Korea ? World stock markets rose Tuesday as fears of a sharp economic slowdown in China eased.

Chinese media said Premier Li Keqiang had vowed growth wouldn't go below 7 percent, suggesting Beijing will take measures to support the world's second biggest economy after two straight quarters of deceleration.

Stocks rose across the board in Asia and European benchmarks also posted gains.

Li told Cabinet that China's economic growth needs to be kept above a minimum of 7 percent, according to Beijing News. The premier also reaffirmed 7.5 percent as this year's growth target.

The report cleared uncertainty about how much China's government would let the economy slow as it tries to shift the basis of growth toward domestic consumption and away from reliance on exports and industrial investment.

"Premier Li's latest talk contains important information and will surely clarify much confusion," analysts at Bank of America Merrill Lynch said in a report. "He could introduce a small scale fiscal expansion by tapping the central government coffer."

China's Shanghai Composite jumped 2 percent to 2,043.88 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng surged 2.3 percent to 21,915.42.

In Europe, France's CAC-40 added 0.2 percent to 3,948.11. Germany's DAX inched up 0.2 percent to 8,345.32 and Britain's FTSE 100 gained 0.1 percent to 6,626.77.

Futures augured slight gains on Wall Street. Dow futures advanced 0.1 percent to 15,513 and S&P 500 futures added 0.2 percent to 1,693.20.

Analysts said the previous day's downbeat news on the U.S. economy was double-edged for financial markets.

On one hand, the surprising drop in U.S. existing home sales in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.08 million dampened optimism about the U.S. economic recovery. But investors could also interpret the weak data as ensuring continued bond-buying by the Federal Reserve.

Emerging market stocks have lost ground since Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank will wind down its stimulus when the U.S. economy recovers. The remarks rattled financial markets in Asia, as it prompted foreign investors to pull out their funds from the emerging markets.

"As the U.S. economic data slows down, it could delay the talk on the so-called exit strategies, relieving investors who are worried about emerging markets," said Lim Dong-min, an economist at Kyobo Securities in Seoul.

Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 0.8 percent to 14,778.51, its second day of gains since Prime Minister's Shinzo Abe's ruling coalition gained control of the upper house in weekend elections. That could make it easier for Abe's administration to implement reforms aimed at lifting the world's No. 3 economy out of its long slump.

On Monday, Abe pledged that economic recovery will be the government's top priority.

Since Abe took office following a lower house election victory in late December, aggressive monetary easing and government spending have helped push stocks higher while business confidence has improved and the weaker yen has eased pressure on exporters.

South Korea's Kospi rose 1.3 percent to 1,904.15. South Korea's government said it will unveil a new set of measures to boost the stagnant real estate market including lower taxes on purchases of properties.

Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.3 percent to 5,017.10.

Investors are looking ahead to a week of corporate earnings reports. Apple Inc. will release its quarterly results after the U.S. market closes on Tuesday. In Seoul, Asian tech titan Samsung Electronics will announce its quarterly performance before trading starts on Friday.

In currency markets, the dollar rose to 99.47 yen from 99.32 yen. The euro rose to $1.3193 from $1.3186.

Benchmark crude for September delivery was down 67 cents to $106.25 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

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