Kershaw has it all. They have the award winning technologies and advanced materials to give you a knife that you can trust. This means that when you are carrying a Kershaw, you are carrying the real thing. So what does the real thing mean? Well, to Kershaw it means that they are giving you value and lots of it.
They were founded in 1974 with a founding mission to design and manufacture tools that knife users would be proud to own, carry, and use. This has meant that every Kershaw knife must be of the highest quality. Whether it’s a hardworking pocketknife, a hunting knife, or a special collectors’ edition, Kershaw always chooses appropriate, high-quality materials and is dedicated to intensive craftsmanship. Along with extremely tight tolerances and state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques, this ensures that Kershaw knives provide a lifetime of performance.
Kershaw also has a commitment to innovation. They have actually pioneered the use of many of the technologies nada danced materials that are today standard in the knife industry. Kershaw says, “Our SpeedSafe assisted opening knives were first-to-market. We introduced the concept of knives with interchangeable blades in our Blade Traders. Recently, our Composite Blade technology, which combines two steels into one blade, gives knife users the best of both worlds by enabling us to use steel known for edge retention on the edge and steel known for strength on the spine. And we will keep on innovating, bringing new and better technologies and materials to today’s knife making industry and knife-using public.”
Kershaw is also a brand of Kai USA Ltd. For over 100 years, Kai has been Japan’s premier blade producer. Kai takes an innovative approach to product development based on the close coordination of research and development, production, marketing, and distribution functions. While many of Kershaw’s quality products are made in Kershaw’s 55,000 sq. ft. facility in Tualatin, Oregon (just south of Portland), they also draw on Kai’s resources to provide the very best for the customer.
Kershaw says, “If this is your first Kershaw, be prepared. You just may be back for more. If it’s not your first Kershaw, welcome back. We’ve got some cool new blades to show you—along with a wide selection of your favorites. For design, innovation, quality, and genuine pride of ownership, Kershaw is the one.”
Today we will be going over their classic Chive. This time, in pink.
The blade is made out of 420HC steel. This modified 420 steel has higher amounts of carbon and chromium to boost hardenability and corrosion resistance. It is an excellent everyday steel: tough, corrosion resistant, easy to sharpen and takes a good edge. This steel has been hardened to a 58 HRC.
The blade has been finished with a bead blasted finish. This finish is created by using abrasive class or ceramic beads that are blasted at the steel with a high pressure, which results in an even grey finish. A blasted finish works to reduce reflections and glares because of its even matte surface. The blasting process does create an increased surface area as well as micro abrasions in the steel which make the steel more prone to rusting or corrosion. In fact, a blasted blade can rust overnight if it is left in the exact wrong environment.
The blade has been carved into a clip point blade shape. This is going to be a great all-purpose blade. It is one of the most popular blade shapes that is in use today. The most common place that you are going to find a clip point blade shape is on a Bowie knife, but you will be able to find it on pocket knives such as the Chive. The shape of the blade is formed by having the edge of the knife run straight form the handle before it stops about halfway up the knife. At this point, it will turn and continue to the point of the knife. This area is named the “clip,” because it looks as if that portion of the blade was clipped out. This is (obviously) how the knife got its name. While the clip can be curved or straight, on the Chive, it is straight. Because of the clip, the knife has a lowered point, which means that you are going to be able to better control your cuts when you are using this knife. This means that you are going to be able to perform fine detail work with this knife, or have very steady cuts. One of the things that the clip point really excels at is stabbing because there is less drag during insertion and then faster withdrawal. Clip points also have a very large belly, which is the perfect characteristic for your everyday knife. The bigger the belly, the easier it is going to be to slice. Clip points really only have one major disadvantage: because the point is so narrow, it is prone to breaking when used on harder targets.
The handle on this knife is made out of 6061-T6 anodized aluminum. Aluminum is a very durable material for knife handles. It is a low density metal, but it will still give you a very hefty feel to the knife without it actually being weighed down. The most common alloy of aluminum that is being used today is the 6061-T6 alloy, which has the highest tensile strength.
When an aluminum handle is texturized correctly, it is going to give you a reasonably secure grip that is going to be comfortable enough that you can use it for extended use. However, aluminum also has high conductive properties. This means that if you are going to be using this knife during the winter months, it will probably be uncomfortable to use.
The overall pros of an aluminum handle are that it is strong, light, durable, and resistant to corrosion. The cons of an aluminum handle are that it is going to be cold to hold, it can be a little slippery, and it is susceptible to scratches and dings.
This knife has been anodized a bright pink. The anodization process not only adds this sleek color, but it also increases the wear and corrosion resistance of the knife. The handle is all curves, with a very elongated and shallow finger groove. The butt of the handle is rounded and does have a lanyard hold.
The Pocket Clip:
The pocket clip on this knife is a single position pocket clip, which means that it can only be attached in one way. On this knife, the pocket clip is attached on the left hand side for tip-down carry. Tip-down carry is the preferred carry position when deciding between the two. This is because if the knife accidentally comes opened in your pocket, when you reach inside, you are not in danger of cutting yourself. The pocket clip on the Chive is a satin finish, which pairs well with the pink handle and matches the blade. The clip is kept in place by two silver screws that match the rest of the hardware on this knife.
The Chive has been equipped with a SpeedSafe assisted opening knife, a flipper, a liner lock, and a Tip-Lock slider.
The SpeedSafe Assisted Opening helps you open your knife quickly and easily with a manual pull back on the flipper. This is built into many of Kershaw’s best sellers, such as this one. The SpeedSafe helps you open the knife with only one hand and does NOT make this knife a switchblade. The heart of SpeedSafe is its torsion bar. Closed, the torsion bar helps prevent the knife from being opened by “gravity;” it creates a bias toward the closed position. To open the knife, the user applies manual pressure to the thumb stud or flipper to overcome the resistance of the torsion bar. This enables the torsion bar to move along a track in the handle and assist you to open the knife. The blade opens smoothly and locks into position, ready for use. And, the SpeedSafe is incredibly safe. When the user overcomes the resistance of the torsion bar, SpeedSafe assists in opening the knife. Once opened, a locking system secures the blade in position so that it does not close accidentally. When releasing the lock, the blade won’t snap shut due to resistance provided by the torsion bar. Since the torsion bar provides a bias towards the closed position, it will normally hold the blade securely closed. New SpeedSafe users can ensure safe use of the technology by practicing to proficiency.
The flipper is a protrusion on the back of the blade that the user can pull back on, or flip, to move the blade easily out of the handle. Once the knife is opened, it acts as an extra-large finger guard. This also keeps your fingers out of the blade’s path, which creates a safer way to open the knife.
The Chive is also equipped with a liner lock. The liner lock is the most common of today’s blade-locking systems. In knives with locking liners, the handle consists of two metal (usually steel or titanium) plates (the “liner”) on either side of the blade. When the knife is opened, one side of the knife’s liner, often called the lock bar, butts up against the backend of the blade (the tang) and prevents the blade from closing. The lock bar is manufactured so that it angles toward the interior of the knife, creating a bias for the locked position. To close the knife, the knife user applies manual force to move the lock bar to the side so that the blade is unblocked and can be folded back into the handle.
Kershaw explains the Tip-Lock by saying, “There is an exception to the rule about the purpose of locking systems being to keep the blade open. Some Kershaw knives also have a Tip-Lock designed to keep the blade inside the handle. The Tip-Lock can be found on all Leek and Scallion SpeedSafe® knives. It’s a simple slider that, when engaged, ensures the blade will not accidentally open. It’s especially helpful in cases where the knife might be juggled in a briefcase, backpack, or purse.”
The blade on this knife measures in at 1.9 inches long with a handle that measures in at 2.9 inches long. The overall length of this miniature knife is 4.8 inches long. This knife weighs in at 1.5 ounces. This knife is tiny, but it is going to get the job done. You also aren’t going to feel it in your pocket, which is exactly what you want from your everyday knife. This knife was made in the United States of America.
Kershaw says, “Perfect in pink. With its less-than-two-inch blade, the pink Chive is a small knife. This, of course, makes it perfect for pocket, pack, purse, or briefcase carry. But just because it’s small doesn’t mean the Chive isn’t mighty. In fact, the Chive is perfect for just about any cutting task you’d care to ask it to do—from opening packages to cutting duct tape.
To ensure this handy little blade is always ready when you need it, the pink Chive is equipped with SpeedSafe assisted opening. Just pull back on the flipper and the blade moves out of the handle, ready for use. The high-carbon blade steel offers good edge retention and excellent corrosion resistance. The bead-blasted finish is easy to maintain. This Chive’s handle scales are pink anodized aluminum over steel liners. Anodizing not only enables the aluminum to take a scratch resistant color, but it actually strengthens the aluminum.
The pink Chive’s handle is strong, lightweight, and colorful. For safety, it has a locking liner to keep it locked safely open and a Tip-Lock to keep it locked safely closed during transport. If pink is your color, the pink Chive just might be your knife.” You can pick up this knife today at BladeOps.


The whistle goes for the end of normal time.
Shane Cansdell-Sherriff manages to make a clearance.
The throw in is taken by Alex MacDonald and the game continues.
Floated corner taken from the the left byline by Alex MacDonald.
Alex MacDonald restarts play with the free kick.
Ivan Ramis challenges Dominic Knowles unfairly and gives away a free kick.
Short corner taken by James Tavernier from the the right byline.
Clearance by Phil Edwards.
Goal kick taken by Jon McLaughlin.
Right-footed shot by James Tavernier.


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Twinkle Toes is a quiet and loving puppy who’s been battling serious illness. He had a difficult recovery from parvo and has had a low appetite since coming to APA!. He now has distemper and is on critical seizure medication and antibiotics to help him get back to his puppy self.
Twinkle Toes is very skinny for his age as he has not been eating well on his own. He’s a little unsteady on his hind legs and needs your help to recover from distemper and get his strength back. You can help this puppy get to playing after struggling with parvo and distemper by chipping in for his $500 treatment today. Will you chip in for Twinkle Toes today?
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Insulate to save money on energy bills
Due to poor insulation, £1bn worth of energy is being lost through homes each year, according to research from npower.
Check: Having the correct insulation can prevent your energy bills going through the roof.
The survey of 2,000 homeowners revealed that 43% of homes have half the recommended amount of insulation in their roof spaces.
Over 73% were not aware of the correct amount of installation they should have.
The recommended depth of lost insulation to deliver maximum energy efficiency energy bills is 270mm.
According to the EnergySavingTrust this could save approximately £150 on heating bills each year.
You can use npower's free measurement tool to identify how much insulation your household needs.
According to the EnergySavingTrust it cots £250 to install up to 270mm of lost installation. This could save you up to £150 each year. Which means you can earn back the installation cost in around 2 years.
Kevin Peake, marketing director at npower, says: 'Now is an ideal time to check insulation in order to save energy and money in the winter months. Even if you think you have loft insulation, make sure you have the right amount: 270mm is the recommended depth.'
The energy supplier has launched a 2 for 1 offer on rolls of loft insulation which will be delivered for free. For more information, visit www.npower.com/insulation.
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Advances in blood glucose (BG)–monitoring technology have the potential to decrease blood sugar excursions, which is especially important in patients utilizing insulin pumps. Insulin pump manufacturers use proprietary algorithms for their BCs to adjust insulin doses based on carbohydrate load (CHO) and the amount of insulin that is currently on board (IOB). However, little is known about how the various BCs used by the different insulin pump manufacturers affect insulin bolus doses.
Investigators conducted a simulation study in which they tested three commercially available insulin pumps' BCs to compare recommended bolus doses. Using the Insulet Omnipod UST 400, Medtronic MiniMed 670G, and Tandem t;slim X2 insulin pumps, the researchers programmed each device with the identical settings. The insulin pumps were used in simulated manual mode in which BG and CHO values were entered to determine dosing recommendations since they were not applied to patients. Each device was set to the same insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio (ICR), target BG, insulin sensitivity factory (ISF), and active insulin time (AIT).
The ICR represented the units of insulin per grams of CHO. The ICR was set to 15, which meant that 1 unit of insulin was administered for every 15 grams of CHO entered. The ISF was the unit of insulin for every mg/dL of BG that was above target. The ISF was set at 50, indicating that 1 unit of insulin was administered for every 50 mg/dL increase of BG above the target goal. AIT was how long bolus insulin was expected to remain active in a hypothetical patient's body; this was set at 3 hours. The target BG was set at 100 mg/dL. A "reverse correction" was also programmed if the BG was below goal in to prevent hypoglycemia.
The following scenarios were simulated: BG of 100 mg/dL with administration of 60 grams of CHO, BG of 200 mg/dL with administration of 30 grams of CHO, and BG of 300 mg/dL with no additional CHO. These scenarios resulted in a dose recommendation of 4 units of bolus insulin for each pump.
Differences were observed between the pumps when, at 1 and 2 hours postbolus, BGs were set for 60, 75, 150, 250, and 350 mg/dL with varying CHO loads (i.e., 0 grams, 30 grams, and 75 grams) administered. One and 2 hours postbolus were chosen because insulin would still be on board from the bolus since the AIT was 3.
A total of 108 suggested bolus doses for each BC at the two timepoints were observed. Using the parameters mentioned above, the researchers were able to calculate the proprietary formulas used by insulin pump manufacturers for their BCs.
The investigators found that when the subsequent BG was above the target BG, all three pumps varied slightly in their bolus doses. Similarly, the differences were not great when the subsequent BG was a target. The largest variations between recommended bolus doses were seen when the subsequent BCs were below target, with differences as high as 10-fold (015-1.5 units). Finally, there were differences in recommended insulin doses by the BC depending on the presence of IOB.
While this study has limitations, including that these BG patterns were simulations and that assumptions were made about the insulin decay model, this study represented the first published head-to-head comparison of specific dose recommendations from pump BCs based on simulations. It serves to alert pharmacists that excursions in patients' BG may be related to insulin pump BC differences. This may be especially important if a patient changes their insulin pump manufacturer, as this would necessitate closer monitoring by the pharmacist.
The content contained in this article is for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. Reliance on any information provided in this article is solely at your own risk.
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John Stossel’s great executive producer Kristi Kendall sent to Russ and me the following e-mail regarding some outstanding television fare:
ILLEGAL EVERYTHING airs Friday at 9 PM on the Fox News Channel
John Stossel argues that America has become a country where no one can know what is legal.
Kids who open lemonade stands are now shutdown by police. Stossel tries to open a lemonade stand legally in NYC. That was quite an adventure. It takes 65 days to get permission from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
With government adding 80,000 pages of rules and regulations every year, it’s no surprise that regular people break laws without even trying.
A small businessman spent 6 years in federal prison for breaking Honduran regulations (and, to make it worse, the Honduran government said he didn’t). A family in Idaho can’t build a home on their land because the EPA says it’s a wetland—but it only resembles a wetland because a government drain malfunctioned and flooded it.
TAXI TROUBLE: Want to start a taxi business? Too bad – it’s illegal. Illegal, that is, unless you buy a government-issued “taxi medallion” that can cost as much as a million dollars. One city has a free market for cabs – Washington, DC – but lobbyists there are pushing to regulate.
ILLEGAL FOOD: Increasingly, government tells us what we can and can’t eat — bans on trans-fat, happy meals, “raw” foods. California officials raided a raw food club, and arrested clerks for selling unpasteurized milk. Farmer Joel Salatin, author of “Everything I Want To Do Is Illegal,” explains why Americans DON’T have the freedom to choose the food they eat.
ILLEGAL DRUGS: Drug use is illegal – but should it be? Where drugs are legal, businessmen replace gangs as the dealers and pay taxes. Portugal decriminalized all drugs 10 years ago–including crack, ecstasy, and heroin. What has happened since then? We go to Portugal and get the facts from police, politicians, and drug addicts.
ILLEGAL SEX: Our government bans prostitution because people think it’s a dirty, dangerous business. But in brothels where prostitution is legal there is no crime or disease. On this show, three sex workers confront a prosecutor.
One bit of good news is that while there may be so many laws that no one knows if he’s a lawbreaker, it has never been easier to “watch the watchmen.” Tiny cameras in our iPods and cell phones allow citizens to film law enforcement and hold our government accountable. But in the last few years, cops have arrested and jailed people for taping in public. The arrests are not legal, but they happen anyway. Fortunately, arrests are caught on tape.

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Panasonic may begin a new series of camera but the A7 series from Sony keeps its legacy alive. Panasonic GH5s can be termed as one of the best video mirrorless cameras, but A7R III can sniff the victory first. At first its 42 MP high resolution with that full frame sensor and then again its excellent AF system, conquering the challenge
Continue reading Panasonic GH5s vs Sony A7R III
Sony A7R III is really the camera for the champion and now with the release of this new firmware update version 1.01, the high resolution mirrorlress camera can also resolve the issue where ” Set File Name” function in the camera doesn’t able to work properly. Plus also improves the overall camera stability.
Let’s introduce you once again with Sony A7R III: Sony A7R III is Full-Frame Mirrorless camera sports 42.4 MP BIS resolution with Bionz X image processing engine that can capture tack sharp images with outstanding clarity even
Continue reading Sony released Firmware Update Version 1.01 for Sony A7R III
Sony A7R III takes the spotlight for its excellent set of specifications including its mammoth 42.2 MP Full Frame sensor. Then its AF system – Just incredible that enhanced its phase detection AF points by 400 points than it predecessor A7R II and currently doesn’t allow the trespassers to stand aside. On the other hand, Fuji
Continue reading Sony A7R III vs Fuji X-T2
After Nikon D850, Sony A7R III has also entered in to the 100 points club at DXOMark test. Yes, recently the newly announced high resolution Full Frame Sony A7R III was tested at DXOMark and in every field whether in Portrait, Landscape or sports the camera performed remarkably well. Hence DXOMark happily gives it “100/100”.
Its big rival in
Continue reading Sony A7R III gets 100 Points in DXO test
It looks like Sony has no remedy measures for star eater issue that has been stick to its Alpha series cameras from the very first moment it was announced. A couple of days ago based on the Drew Geraci (A renowned photographer) we came to the point that Sony A7R III finally succeeded to
Continue reading “Sony A7R III couldn’t rid of Star eater issue” – DPReview
Back in May this year we wrote an article related to the Star Eater issue in Sony A7R II and Sony A7S II. But the good news is that the new Sony A7R III doesn’t produce this obtrusive Star-Eater issue while doing Astrophotography.
Sony A7R III has been the newly announced camera that has some
Continue reading Sony A7R III has no Star-Eater Issue!
Panasonic G9 uses the latest AF technology called “Depth From Focus”, whereas Sony A7R III is Hunk! Not only in case of AF system but it is totally an expensive package comes with class leading Full-Frame image sensor and a few more specifications at the core. Panasonic G9, on the other hand, for its unrivaled 4K video capability takes the cinematographers
Continue reading Panasonic G9 vs Sony A7R III
A few days back, Sony announced the anticipated Sony A7R III, which is loved to be called the resolution monster since it features High-Resolution 42.4 MP Full-Frame BIS sensor same as its predecessor Sony A7R II. By the way, the user manual for this new high end camera is now available and user can download it through the given link which are pasted below. However, as always we have created a separate page for Sony A7R III that consists its comparisons with its nearest competitors, Lens recommendation, Memory
Continue reading Sony A7R III user manual available for Download
Sony A7R III is totally a game changing camera that features incredible specifications at the core. A member from its own family, Sony A6500, is supposed to be one of its nearest competitors, but looking at the table of specifications, Sony A7R III boss the competition. At first, its high resolution Full-Frame sensor that doesn’t give A6500 a penny chance to score more in
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The auto industry has been facing strong headwinds amid a slowing economy due to multiple factors -- liquidity crisis, high fuel prices, changes in axle load norms and BS-VI transition -- all leading to weak consumer sentiments and subdued demand across segments.
The company's total retail sales for the quarter ending March 31 were 1.09 lakh vehicles, down 30.9 per cent compared to the same period last year.
The year 2019-20 has been a year of unprecedented disruption for the automotive sector, said company's Chief Commercial Officer Felix Brautigam.
The standalone revenue for the quarter decreased by 33 per cent to Rs 10,800 crore, the company said in a statement.
In March, a subsidiary of transportation component major Motherson Sumi Systems acquired assets of Bombardier Transportation (Rolling Stock) UK Ltd for production and installation of electrical components and systems in the rail industry.


Aged a mere 22, Charli has already carved a name for herself as one of pop music’s most exciting songwriters. Now, with her second commercially released record Sucker (2014) on its way, it’s time for Charli herself to stand at the forefront. Embarking on a headline tour of North America and Europe in support of the new record, she’s stopping over at the 02 Shepherd’s Bush Empire for what promises to be a night of relentless hooks and non-stop dancing.
Born in Cambridge, Charli was born with a form of synesthesia that allows her to see music in different colours. Such a chromatic understanding of sound has contributed to her unique songwriting style, which strives to create particular atmospheres while never deviating from the path of catchiness and emotive power. The unreleased 14 (2008), recorded after her parents agreed to loan her the money, capitalised on her growing reputation as a live performer in illegal warehouse raves. After little manifested, she returned to school and only re-emerged in 2011 with the single ‘Stay Away.’ Sweepingly powerful, it was an instant favourite amongst pop and indie blogs alike, although failed to make much of a dent commercially. Subsequent tracks ‘Nuclear Seasons’ and ‘You’re the One’ continued her critically-adored streak, culminating in 2013’s fantastic True Romance. A rare album in which every single track could be a world-beating single, it remained a minority interest.
Yet slowly, everything changed. Spritely single ‘SuperLove’ managed to chart, and Charli attracted the attention of Iggy Azalea. After they co-wrote and performed ‘Fancy’, Charli almost overnight became internationally known. ‘Boom Clap’, the lead single from Sucker, charted at number six, over fifty places above ‘SuperLove.’ With a support slot for Katy Perry under her belt, Charli’s career looks set to be world-beating. And with such a strong songs and her distinct sense of style, who could -or would want- to resist her?
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How is the felt recoil with that polymer compact 45? Controllable & pretty accurate....or snappy? As a close range SD firearm it really doesnt matter much I guess. Place a .45 round anywhere on the body and it will hurt!
It doesn't bother me much at all. I can dump the 8 round mag onto an 8.5x11 sheet of paper at 10 yards as fast as I can pull the trigger. My wife thinks it kicks pretty bad but I think felt recoil is similar to a 1911.
It is more of a medium size than compact. Double stack and 4 inch barrel.


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New research from a team of scientists in Australia suggests that the second ‘booster’ dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine may not increase vaccine efficacy against severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
The results suggest one dose of the vaccine could be sufficient in providing a robust immune response 11 days after inoculation.
The findings could help shape policy as vaccine rollout has been slow in countries such as the United States and Canada. This could also increase with vaccine distribution efforts in developing countries where supplies have been scarce.
This opens up possibilities where rapid short-term protection that could be used for ‘ring fencing’ vaccination following an outbreak or cluster. Also, it could be given to travelers in the fortnight prior to their planned trip. Given there was no demonstrated immediate improvement in giving a second vaccination after 3 or 4 weeks it also raises the potential to provide a single dose (at least in the short term when supplies are limited) and provide health services with more flexibility in administering vaccines and in the timing of a second dose if found to be warranted.”
The study “Reanalysis of the Pfizer mRNA BNT162b2 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine data fails to find any increased efficacy following the boost: Implications for vaccination policy and our understanding of the mode of action” is available as a preprint on the medRxiv* server, while the article undergoes peer review.
How they did it
The research team reexamined Pfizer-BioNTech phase III trial data from day 1 to 111 in the placebo and experimental groups. They also looked at data from Moderna’s vaccine trial. However, since the numbers of COVID-19 cases in the Moderna trial were low in the first few weeks, they did not have sufficient data to assess it. Instead, Moderna’s trial data was used for comparison purposes with Pfizer’s trial data.
They studied the efficacy of vaccination from day 11 to day 28 and compared the efficacy of the second vaccine dose delivered on day 28 up to day 111.
Pfizer vaccine shows complete efficacy 11 days after vaccination
Results showed the Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA vaccine provided a robust protective immune response 11 days after the first vaccination dose. They also found that the second vaccination did not help to increase efficacy.
Specifically, the first vaccine dose helped develop detectable neutralizing antibodies before the second dose.
While Moderna’s sample size was limited, compared with the Pfizer-BioNTech’s mRNA vaccine, there continued to be no significant difference in vaccine efficacy between days 11 to 35 and 7 days after the second vaccine was administered.
Results raise more questions about the vaccine
Previous studies have found that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine increased immunoglobulin binding to the S1 domain on days 21 and day 28 after vaccination. Given that the study found a lack of an effect in the second vaccine dose, it raises questions about the two vaccines’ underlying protective mechanism.
For example, mRNA vaccines can be potent inducers of innate immunity. SARS-CoV-2 specific secreted IgA, has been proposed as important following natural infection. Antibody effector functions may also contribute to protection. A better understanding of potential multifactorial protection mechanisms other than serum antibody binding or serum neutralizing antibody may be important for optimizing vaccine schedules, assessing the potential impact of new antigenic variants and developing new generation anti-COVID-19 vaccines,” write the researchers.
The team’s reanalysis also looked at long-term immunity up to day 111, but only after the second dose was given. If a single vaccine can elicit full immunity, the researchers question how long the vaccine immunity will last.
Potentially having prolonged immunity from one shot would help vaccine rollout and help people who have trouble finding or scheduling a second vaccination on a specific day.
Given the number of global cases reaching over 114.7 million and the number of global deaths surpassing 2.5 million, a one-dose vaccine could help widen access to vaccine-induced immunity against SARS-CoV-2.
medRxiv publishes preliminary scientific reports that are not peer-reviewed and, therefore, should not be regarded as conclusive, guide clinical practice/health-related behavior, or treated as established information.

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Emma Schweiger was born on October 26, 2002 in Los Angeles, CA. The great source of wealth is due of being a successful and well known Movie Actress. The Emma Schweiger net worth shows that being born under the lucky star sign of the Scorpio is a very good thing!
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German actress who played the role of Cheyenne Blue in the 2007 film Keinohrhasen (Rabbit Without Ears) and its 2009 sequel Zweiohrküken (Rabbit Without Ears 2). She went on to star as Conni in the film Conni & Co.
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The San Francisco Museum of Trendy Artwork (SFMoMA) and Oakland-based Inventive Development Artwork Middle are launching a partnership that can see the museum purchase greater than 100 works related to the non-profit and sponsor collaborative programming throughout the following three years.
The initiative coincides with Inventive Development’s fiftieth anniversary, which SFMoMA goals to mark by spotlighting “a vital and sometimes neglected side of the area’s inventive richness”, per Tuesday’s announcement. Inventive Development Artwork Middle, together with its peer organisations within the area—Creativity Explored and Nurturing Independence by way of Creative Growth (NIAD)—work to offer artists with disabilities with supplies, schooling and inclusion within the arts.
As a part of the partnership, SFMoMA will purchase greater than 100 works from artists related to Inventive Development, 31 from Creativity Explored and 12 from NIAD. The museum can also be planning two collaborative exhibitions with Inventive Development and a sequence of reside occasions that can happen over the approaching three years. The primary of the exhibitions will open in spring of 2024, showcasing picks from the works acquired by SFMoMA. This will likely be adopted by the opening of a commissioned work by Inventive Development artist William Scott—a painter notable for his murals that includes metropolis life and tradition in San Francisco—for the museum’s Bay Space Partitions sequence,. Additionally within the pipeline are a neighborhood symposium and a gala celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of Inventive Development.
“It has been far too lengthy that artwork establishments have ignored or underrecognized artists with disabilities,” Ginger Shulick Porcella, the manager director of Inventive Development, mentioned in an announcement. “These gifted creators can now not be relegated to the class of ‘outsider artists’ as they firmly occupy the partitions of museums worldwide.”
The works acquired from Inventive Development are by Joseph Alef, Camille Holvoet, Susan Janow, Dwight Waterproof coat, John Martin, Dan Miller, Donald Mitchell, Donald Mitchell, Donald Mitchell and Ron Veasey—ten artists chosen as a consequence of their long-standing affiliation with the group. Acquisitions from NIAD and Creativity Explored embody works by a further 11 artists.
Since 1974, Inventive Development has sought to foster the creation and exhibition of artworks made by artists with disabilities. Artists related to the organisation have exhibited within the Venice and Whitney biennials, and their works are within the collections of main museums together with the Museum of Trendy Artwork in New York, the Studio Museum of Harlem and the American People Artwork Museum. Inventive Development, Creativity Explored, and NIAD have been based by Elias Katz and Florence Ludins-Katz, and mix to serve artists throughout the whole Bay-Space.
“This partnership is a part of our ongoing effort to meet SFMoMA’s imaginative and prescient to current and gather a extra numerous vary of artists, increasing our understanding of artwork historical past and the narratives and artists which have formed it,” Christopher Bedford, SFMoMA’s director, mentioned in an announcement. “It’s one essential step of many within the museum’s overdue dedication to prioritise accessibility and artists with disabilities.”

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Skills in furniture design and craftsmanship run deep through the Jarvis blood. “My father worked on the Opera House and the first government house and my great grandfather was a designer/craftsman all through Jarvis Tubular products and had an integral part in many businesses.” David Jarvis is the fourth generation of craftsmen in his family and founder/owner of Elo Silo.
Elo Silo is oriented towards eco-friendly, contemporary design (‘Australian meets Scandinavian’). David’s studio has worked on a number of award-winning residential dwellings and twice been recipient of the Australian Masters Builders Overall House of the Year award. Impressive credentials.
Despite the significant family lineage, David was not always been set for a career in design. After a period of working for his father, he emigrated to London spending five years as a chef and only on his return to Australia, following an apprenticeship in carpentry, did the path clear for his true vocation.
“I would like to be remembered for design which is affordable, beautiful and enjoyed by people. Our approach is minimalist design with quality detail and a focus on sustainable material.” David would love to have designed a piece of furniture for one of his architectural heroes, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the German-American mastermind behind one of his favourite buildings, the Barcelona Pavilion. His father remains a constructive influence, as does his father-in-law, who David describes as being ‘one of the best stonemasons in Australia’.
David’s is a tiring day, rising at 04:30 to get in a few hours before a family breakfast with his two young boys ahead of a long stint in the office. Family is an important part of his career and life. Within the local community, he has launched the Ali Jarvis memorial classic in memory of his brother. The cause takes the shape of a surf competition in Mona Vale with money donated to the Sydney Community Foundation for young people with rare debilitating diseases.
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The Geological History of the World
Sixth Meeting: 21st September, 1898.
Mr. T. Tanner delivered a popular lecture on “The Geological History of the World,” illustrated by fifty lantern-slides and several diagrams.
Seventh Meeting: 17th October, 1898.
Papers.—1. “Phænogams: A Description of a few more Newly Discovered Indigenous Plants; being a Further Contribution towards making known the Botany of New Zea-
land, By the Rev. W. Colenso, F.R.S., F.L.S. (Transactions, p. 266.)
2. “A Description of some Newly Discovered Indigenous New Zealand Ferns,” by the Rev. W. Colenso, F.R.S., F.L.S. (Transactions, p. 263.)

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RAMALLAH, (PIC)– Palestine Prisoners Center for Studies reported that captive Leena Jerboni from the village of Arraba, in the 1948-occupied territories, will enter in few days her twelfth year in the Israeli jails.
Researcher Riad al-Ashqar, Media Director of the center, noted that the captive Jerboni is considered the dean of Palestinian female prisoners. She has been detained since April 18, 2002, and was sentenced to 17 years imprisonment on charges of providing assistance to resistance factions during commando operations against Israeli targets.
Ashqar stated that Jerboni suffers from several diseases, and needs to undergo an urgent operation on the gallbladder. However, the occupation authorities have been deliberately neglecting her treatment.
Leena has decided six months ago to boycott the prison clinic and doctors, in protest against this deliberate medical neglect, while the occupation has been rejecting all her lawyers’ attempts to release her.
There are 14 Palestinian women detained in Israeli jails under harsh conditions. The prison administration has been abusing the captives, through the continuation of the policy of strip searches, solitary confinement, and visit deprivation.
The female prisoners are exposed to an organized campaign of suppression. The prison administration is still pursuing its policy of storming into and searching the detainees’ rooms in the late hours of night, and is still denying them their right to education.
(Source / 13.04.2013)

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Fresh orange zest and juice add bright citrusy flavor to these rich sweet rolls.
Orange Sweet Rolls
Yields approximately 10 rolls
- Sweet Roll Dough
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon orange zest, divided
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- Spray a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Prepare Sweet Roll Dough, and let rise according to recipe directions. Lightly punch down dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 14×10-inch rectangle.
- Spread butter evenly over dough. In a small bowl, stir together sugar and 2 tablespoons zest. Sprinkle over butter. Starting with one long side, roll dough into a log; pinch seam to seal. Slice into 9 or 10 rolls. Place rolls in prepared skillet. Cover, and let rise in a warm draft-free place (85°) until doubled in size, approximately 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, approximately 30 minutes. Let cool in skillet on a wire rack 30 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, stir together remaining 1 teaspoon zest, confectioners’ sugar, and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls.

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Anti Lock System Testing and ABS Repair
Got an anti lock warning light on? We are a team of ASE certified mechanics
who have created this guide to help you fix a problem with your ABS system yourself and save a considerable amount of money in the process.
Or at least see what you are paying for when having it repaired. ABS stands for
“anti-lock brake skid” safety control system. Let’s jump right in.
In This Guide
- Before you begin
- Anti lock warning light is on?
- Fuse location and test
- Wheel sensor testing
- Wheel speed sensor replacement
- Anti lock system computer module replacement
The anti lock skid control system is designed to keep you car under control
in a hard braking event. When one or more tires begin to skid they loose
traction to the road allowing the vehicle to go in whatever direction is wants
and even completely sideways. Research has shown that a vehicle with an anti-lock
system can decrease the chance of a vehicle accident by 18%.
Though early designs were comprises of many parts today’s systems are much
more basic to include a main computer or module, a valve and hydraulic pump
assembly and four wheel speed sensors, one at each wheel. This simplifies
repairs and brings the cost of the parts down.
Wheel speed sensors are located near the wheel and monitor the rotation
speed. Then this information is sent to the computer module which computes data
from all four wheel sensors. If the computer see’s one or more of the wheel turning
slower than the others it signals the valve and pump to dump brake line pressure
to allow the wheel or wheels to start rolling again. The pump portion of the system
maintains the pressure once the wheel regains speed. This is why you will feel
the brake pedal vibrate when the system is activated which is normal.
When the ABS system detects a problem, a fault code is stored in the system
control memory and illuminates the warning light. Most ABS systems are
“real time”, so when a code has triggered and then repaired the code
should clear itself within a few minutes of driving.
Before You Begin
Start once you have determined you are going to fix the problem, park the car
on level ground with the transmission in park and the emergency brake set and
the engine turned off.
You may need to jack the car up to remove a tire or replace a control module
and we prefer you learn how to do it correctly so you stay safe.
to use a floor jack and stands
Through this guide you may need to remove a tire for testing
and part replacement purposes.
How to remove and reinstall a wheel
The brake caliper and brake pads may also need to be removed when replacing a
wheel speed sensor.
How to remove a brake caliper and pads
The tools, equipment and supplies seen in the article along with additional
information using specific repair manuals are available at the end of this
Anti Lock Skid Warning Light
When this warning light flashes or stays on steadily it means the system is
disabled. So if you are in a situation where the car needs this safety system it will not work and you could
lose control of the vehicle. In the following guide we will show you the first
things to look for when this light comes on and how to repair the system. An anti
lock warning light will be in different places in the instrument cluster for
each car, and it maybe accompanied by a red warning light.
Here is a video that will show you what you are in for so you can feel more
comfortable about the repair. Once you have watched the video continue down the
guide for more detailed information which is updated regularly. We will present the easiest things to check first before heading to the more complicated
stuff. Let’s get started.
There are two ways to go about this repair. Either you can purchase a code reader capable of reading ABS codes from about $44.00 from
Amazon or you can start checking the system manually.
Most ABS diagnostic codes can be accessed by the ALDL
connector much like the
engine computer control system.
How to Test an Anti-Lock System Fuse
When you see an ABS warning light the first thing you should check is the
system fuse, this is done by the use of a simple test light. The abs system is like any other electrical system and is protected by a fuse
that can blow if an electrical surge or short circuit occurs or if the fuse ages.
When a short circuit occurs there is usually a problem in the ABS pump motor or controller. Most ABS fuses are located
in the fuse panel under the dash or in the power distribution center under the hood.
Consult your car’s owner manual for exact locations and follow the guide below.
Here is a video that gives you an idea on how to locate and test the
fuse. Once you are done watching continue down the guide to get more information
and tips on the repair.
Step 1: Locate Fuse
Locate the fuse panel or power distribution center either under the hood or dash depending on
the manufacturer and model of your car. If you cannot find the ABS fuse location consult your owner’s manual or you can check an online manual like
When checking this fuse look for corrosion or rust and see if the fuse is loose or melted.
These are all signs the fuse is having a problem. Then
connect the test light to ground
so you can be ready for the test. This
test light checks continuity of the fuse and if power is present at the system. Also
check for corrosion and water in the power distribution center, dry or clean as necessary. Try to
wiggle the fuse to see if it’s loose, if so use a small standard screwdriver to
enhance the connection by bending the metal terminal prongs inward to enhance
On the bottom of the fuse panel lid there is usually a diagram showing the
identification number of the fuse and the amperage used.
There should be a “road map” showing the location of the fuse on the same
panel. Here is the diagram that shows you where the fuse is located in the panel
that correlates with the identification number. Some fuse panels only have
a number location in which case the owners manual must be used for this identification.
Step 2: Test and Replace Fuse
Once located, use a test light which is connected to ground to test both sides of the
fuse. This will ensure the fuse is working correctly. If you cannot seem to get
power at either side of the fuse touch the test light tip against the positive
side of the battery, it should light up. This will let you know the test light
is working. The ABS system relay is integrated into the unit on some cars while
other models will have the relay in the same panel as the fuse. If so, this relay should be checked and replaced if it is not working.
How to Use a Test Light and
How to Test a Relay
If a blown fuse is found, replace it with a new fuse of the same amperage.
Never install a fuse with more amperage than is called for as this could cause damage to the
wiring or additional components.


My metal roofer removed all 14 old vents and installed two new "Maximum ventilators" in its place. The remaining 12 holes are still there and not sealed and i can see the underside of the metal roof from the attic. The roofer claims that the holes serve as additional ventilation and that air will make its way out the old vent holes to the underside of the metal roof and out thru the ridge. But the manufacturer of the maximum vent says to seal off all old vents to prevent a short circuit in air flow as air should be pulled from tge soffits.
I remember reading something that even under asphalt shingles there is an allowable hole size which does not affect the performance of the shingle. I do not recall if this was content in this DIY site or some other forum.
However, I'm sure you're not interested in the aforementioned technicality.
Did the roofer do a sloppy job? Yes.
Does it increase injury risk for future roofers? Yes.
Are they blowing you off by saying it helps with ventilation? Yes.
If there is a gap between your new roof and the sheathing then bugs can more easily get in. At minimum I would screw on a piece of plywood from the bottom to keep bugs out. Just make sure not to penetrate your new metal roof!
I highly doubt you will be able to convince the roofer to rip up the new roof just to patch underlayment.
There are two primary mechanisms by which attics vent... convection, or hot air lift, and scavenging, the mild vacuum created by airflow over the roof. Between the two I doubt your attic will be significantly hotter due to those openings.
Whether they should be closed for other reasons is up for debate. Many steel roofs are installed over purlins, meaning that almost the entire roof is essentially unsupported, and you'd have to walk carefully. Obviously the gaps between purlins are in a more predictable location than these openings, but no one will punch through with a foot. At worst it'll dent.
I'd want them fixed, but it's not a disastrous situation by any stretch. If you want to do it yourself, cut some patches, press them into place, and run a 2x4 across to the adjacent trusses, tight to the deck. Use caulk or spray foam to seal the joint. If you use fasteners into the deck, be sure they don't protrude even a little. They'll cause dimples and damage to the steel.


Boeing Phantom Works took the cover off its refueling-drone project on Tuesday, revealing for the first time its entry in the U.S. Navy’s competition. The MQ-25 drone is designed to extend the combat range of fighter jets such as the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet, Boeing EA-18G Growler and Lockheed Martin F-35C, which are deployed from aircraft carriers. The drone will also have to seamlessly integrate with a carrier’s catapult and launch and recovery systems.Proposals are due to the Navy on Jan. 3. A Boeing official said the drone will be ready for flight testing when the contract is awarded in September.
Boeing is competing with Lockheed Martin and General Atomics for the contract. Northrop Grumman withdrew from the project in October. According to nasdaq.com, Lockheed is likely in the lead, with a versatile design that could be upgraded to expand its capabilities. The design from General Atomics has an edge on cost. The Navy plans to eventually operate a fleet of 72 of the refueling drones.


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Much ado about
Theo Maske is a manly man who prefers schnapps over sonnets.
A government clerk in early 20th century Germany, he is prone to grand proclamations that ooze with machismo:
"The woman's fault - always!"
"Home is the only place for passing gas."
"Only men should have affairs."
"I am a responsible wage earner. I cannot have my underpants flopping down."
And there, you see, is the problem. His meticulous domestic order has been rumpled by his wife's underpants, which accidently dropped to her ankles during a very public parade for the king - Theo's boss.
That glimpse of glory creates quite the fuss in "The Underpants," the farce opening the season tonight at the Hippodrome State Theatre. It's a simple story, really, laced with a dry wit many will recognize. The 1910 Carl Sternheim play was adapted by Steve Martin, that "wild and crazy guy" who is now an acclaimed novelist, essayist and playwright.
"I literally laughed out loud (the first time I read the script)," said Bryan Garey, who plays Benjamin, one of the suitors obsessed by Louise Maske's underpants. "The silliness of it, the jokes. It really just jumped off the page."
There's a lot of jumping around in this comedy, which is directed by Hippodrome artistic director Lauren Caldwell. There's also some pratfalls, close calls and door slamming as men intoxicated by the unders scurry around the clueless Theo in order to cozy up to his celebrity wife.
Cast member Rusty Salling, who saw Martin in New York City during his early stand-up days, calls it a classic "door-slamming farce" with a clear voice. "You can almost hear Steve Martin in between the door slams," he said.
Martin, it seems, has maintained a presence during rehearsals. Some cast members even considered how Martin - he of "Roxanne" and "The Jerk" - would approach each character.
Cast member Sara "Gertrude" Morsey called it WWSD: What Would Steve Do?
After a rehearsal last week, the cast pondered their Martin moments.
For Salling, who plays the confused Klinglehoff, that moment was the NYC concert, where Martin - banjo in hand, arrow through head - was just on the cusp of a huge comedy career. Mark Kincaid, who plays Theo, recalls Martin performing with his banjo on those old Don Kirschner concerts on television.
Garey tagged in a little later on that career, learning comic bits, line for line, from Martin's ground-breaking comedy album "Wild and Crazy Guy" - "Who didn't have that album?"
For William Irwin, who plays poetic suitor Frank Versati, the defining Martin moment was the 1986 comedy "Three Amigos" with Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short. So impressed with the silly spoof, Irvin remembers donning a sombrero and playing "Three Amigos" in the neighborhood with his buddies.
Christine Sellers, who plays the dreamy Louise, best remembers "The Jerk." But she has a Martin memory of greater significance. The professional actress played a small role in the remake of the "Pink Panther," starring Martin as the bumbling Inspector Clouseau and slated for release in 2005.
The two were on the same set, and, Sellers recalled, she managed a nervous "Hello."
Now she is his Louise, the object of mass affection, a woman with underpants that could, quite possibly, rattle Germany itself. The play is a slightly bawdy offering, as suitors vigorously pursue their passions while neighbor Gertrude fans herself with every naughty nugget.
"It's upbeat, humorous, accessible, a little outrageous," Hippodrome producing director Mary Hausch said about the play's selection as a season opener. "We were looking for something to stir things up."
WHAT: Carl Sternheim stage farce adapted by Steve Martin
WHEN: Opens tonight and runs through Sept. 19. Performances: 8:15 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays.
WHERE: Hippodrome State Theatre, 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville
TICKETS: $14-$27. Student tickets start at $5. (352-375-4477)
Just as Germany catches a glimpse of those Earth-moving underpants, the Hippodrome itself is allowing a rare glimpse into things usually kept covered.
To celebrate its 32nd season and "The Underpants," the Hippodrome is hosting its first open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The day will include behind-the-scenes guided tours of the historic former federal building.
This free event will provide first-time public access to all areas, including the costume shop, set shop, dressing rooms, tech booth and cinema booth. There also will be a sneak peek into the ongoing basement renovation.
There will be food, ice cream, children's activities by O2B Kids and a raffle.

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SAN FRANCISCO — Matt Duffy, who singled home the tiebreaking run in the Giants’ 2-1 victory over the A’s on Saturday afternoon, was trying to explain what makes his club so skilled at two-out rallies.
“We feel we’re pretty deep as a lineup,” Duffy said. “One through eight, we can make it tough.”
Forgive Duffy the oversight. On days when Madison Bumgarner pitches for the Giants, the threats keep coming beyond the No. 8 batter.
There’s no absolution for Chris Bassitt, though. The A’s right-hander couldn’t use ignorance as an excuse. Even if he wasn’t aware that Bumgarner won the Silver Slugger last season, he couldn’t miss the lumberjack cut that the Giants’ ace took while fouling off a fastball in the third inning.
Bassitt tried to sink another fastball in there, Bumgarner found good wood and his ninth career home run sailed into the left field pavilion. That, plus Duffy’s two-out swing in the sixth, was enough as the Giants won for the 10th time in 11 games.
The Giants clinched a series victory over their Bay Bridge rivals, and they’ll send Tim Hudson to the mound Sunday hoping for a sweep. Hudson has beaten every major league team except Oakland, where the 40-year-old began his career and starred for six seasons.
Bumgarner teetered in the early innings but went deep in two respects, turning up the efficiency to complete seven innings while holding the A’s to a run on five hits and adding to his legend at the plate.
His home run was his third of the season, and it came on the seventh pitch of the at-bat.
Duffy said he and a few teammates remarked in the dugout that Bumgarner is doing more at the plate than trying to extend his arms and ring the strength bell. He’s fouling off breaking pitches and keeping his hands inside.
“He’s actually learning how to hit,” Duffy said. “He makes it look so easy. It’s unexpected from a pitcher, but with him … I don’t know how to explain it. It’s, ‘Come on, man.’
“Buster (Posey) was saying he hasn’t hit a home run in 12 days. I haven’t hit one in July. He goes up there, doesn’t take BP and hits one off a guy who’s pitching well. It lifts everybody up a little bit.”
A little jealous, maybe?
“No, no jealousy,” Duffy said. “Well, I’m definitely a little envious.”
Said Bumgarner: “Well, I fouled the previous pitch off my knee. I tried to make an adjustment, and the fastball had a little run on it.”
The Giants needed a different kind of length from Bumgarner, who had retired a total of just two batters after the fifth inning over his three previous starts. Giants manager Bruce Bochy said the All-Star travel might have taken a toll on Bumgarner, who didn’t have his best command in his previous start at Arizona.
Bumgarner (11-5) was less than precise at times against the A’s, too — and plate umpire Joe West didn’t always register Bumgarner’s big curve when he dropped it into the strike zone. The A’s advanced runners into scoring position in the second, third, fourth and fifth innings; Ben Zobrist, who could be traded any moment, created most of the problems while hitting a single, double and triple off Bumgarner.
But just as he did against Arizona, Bumgarner found a way to limit the damage. The A’s scored their only run in the fourth, when Jake Smolinski hit an infield single when Duffy double-clutched, and Josh Phegley threaded a double into the left field corner.
With 71 pitches through four innings, it appeared Bumgarner would have another abbreviated afternoon. But he threw 13, 10 and seven pitches over the next three innings to complete seven, leaving Bochy with any number of ways to match up for the final six outs.
The bullpen had a lead to protect thanks to Panik and Duffy, who combined on the Giants’ 190th run this season with two outs — the most of any major league team. Duffy drove in his 43rd run, which trails only the Cubs’ Kris Bryant among N.L. rookies.
Sergio Romo retired three batters in the eighth, and the bullpen mound was vacant as the A’s emptied their bench against Santiago Casilla in the ninth. Ike Davis drew a two-out walk, and Billy Burns blooped a single before Marcus Semien failed to check his swing on a 3-2 pitch as Casilla recorded his 25th save in 29 chances.
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