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A spokesman for the state of Alaska, Doug Vincent-Lang, said the state applauds the decision.
A spokesman for the state of Alaska, Doug Vincent-Lang, said the state applauds the decision.
"This decision begins to bring some rationality to the recent misapplication of the ESA that has resulted in the precautionary listing of currently abundant and robust species based on speculated and unproven climate related impacts over century timeframes," he said by email. "We stand ready to assist the NMFS in defense of this decision if it is challenged."</html>
"This decision begins to bring some rationality to the recent misapplication of the ESA that has resulted in the precautionary listing of currently abundant and robust species based on speculated and unproven climate related impacts over century timeframes," he said by email. "We stand ready to assist the NMFS in defense of this decision if it is challenged."</html>
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== ANCHORAGE- 1 dead, 2 hurt in East Anchorage pickup rollover ==
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All three were taken to the hospital, where Marcia Mausali was pronounced dead, Castro said. Clinton suffered life-threatening injuries, she said.
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Diana Mausali suffered minor injuries, police said.
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"Police believe speed and alcohol were factors in the accident," Castro said in an email.
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Neither Marcia Mausali nor Clinton was wearing a seat belt, Castro said. Diana Mausali was wearing a seat belt, she said.
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This is a developing story. Check back for updates.</html>
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== Anchorage- East repeats as state softball champs ==
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<html>Anchorage For the East softball team, winning 26 straight games and capping an undefeated season with a second straight large-school state championship came with its share of emotions.
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"I was breaking down in tears," said East pitcher Sydney Smith. "I love the game so much, I was crying."
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Smith pitched a complete game in the championship, a 10-2 win over Lathrop at Cartee Fields, where East had to beat The Malemutes twice to claim the crown Saturday.
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East had already taken a 3-2 lead when the imposing Page stepped to the plate with the bases loaded. Page already had one hit to show for two scorching grounders in her previous two at-bats, and she gave East a 6-2 lead when she ripped another hard grounder up the middle that rolled all the way to the center-field fence before anyone from Lathrop could get a hand on it. Morgan Hill, Carrie Sauerbrey and Smith all drove in runs to complete the outburst.
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Page drew a walk in her next at-bat and came around to score on a single from Hill in the bottom of the sixth, bringing a mercy rule into effect and ending the game.
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"After the first game we played with them, it was really nerve-wracking," Sauerbrey said. "Everyone's emotions were just nervous and excited."
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Sauerbrey and Marissa Davidson were the only seniors on a team with four freshmen, five sophomores and two juniors, so playing their last game with the Thunderbirds contributed to an emotional day.
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"This is a young team and they are gonna go far in the next two or three years," Davidson said. "We just knew that we wanted to come undefeated and we have a lot of strong players. We have faith in our team, that's what it comes down to."
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East coach Paul Schoenborn showed faith in his offense's ability to score when he told Smith to intentionally walk in a tying run in the third inning. East led 1-0 in the top of the third when Lathrop loaded the bases with no outs and Kacey Duffield coming to the plate. Duffield had already been intentionally walked in her first at-bat and East didn't hesitate to walk her again.
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Duffield's walk brought Yvonne Sam home to tie the score at 1-1, and a hit from Salena Maxwell brought in another run to give the Malemutes a 2-1 lead. The lead was short-lived. East bounced right back to tie it at 2-2 on an RBI-double from Hill in the bottom of the third.
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East was the only team to notch wins against Lathrop, which came into the state tournament on a 20-game winning streak and had won the Railbelt Conference for the first time in school history.
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"I just can't be more proud of a group of girls," Bill Duffield said. "We were thinking about a conference and a state championship and we got one out of the two. I can't complain about that."
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Sitka didn't run into many obstacles on its way to a fourth straight small-schools softball championship, at least not until Ketchikan made things tough on the Wolves in Saturday's championship game at Cartee Fields.
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Sitka (20-4), which won by at least four runs in its three previous tournament games,[http://www2s.biglobe.ne.jp/~h-tanaka/apri/i/bbs/bbs.cgi?res=2737 Good old ram in addition to Computer], escaped with a 7-6 win in the title game, breaking a 6-6 tie with a run in the seventh and final inning.
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The win was Sitka's second over Ketchikan (16-7) on Saturday. The Wolves won a morning game 12-8 to send Ketchikan to the losers bracket, but the Kings stayed alive with a 9-0 thumping of Homer.
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Had Ketchikan found a way to beat Sitka in the championship game, an if-necessary game would have ensued to determine a champion.
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Sitka's championship run also included a 13-5 win over Kodiak in the first round, a 16-1 win over Eielson. The Wolves, who also won a state title in 2005, have reached the small-school state title game for five straight seasons.
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Activities: Shop the historic downtown Charleston City Market while watching local Gullah cultural demonstrations of grass weaving by a number of merchants. The resulting baskets and bowls make a relevant souvenir purchase, and you get to enjoy a free art demo as a bonus. Other fun and frugal souvenirs available at this shopping venue include regional cookbooks and traditional spice blends.
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Charleston's downtown historic district offers architecture galore for those who enjoy exploring by foot. Be sure to pick up a downtown walking map at the visitor center, or from your hotel's concierge. The brochure contains an easy-to-read street graphic highlighted with buildings of note. An indexed list of building descriptions and brief histories is included, making for an easy and free afternoon's worth of entertainment.
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Attractions: Families looking to let the kids roam free a bit will want to swing by the Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site. With entry prices of $7.50 for adults and $3.50 for youngsters, the park features plenty of outdoor spaces to romp between the viewing of indoor exhibits and the interactive ship replica with nearby knot-tying stations.
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Drayton Hall, a vintage plantation home, offers a realistic peek at the decorating and logistical realities of the time period. The grounds are available for exploring as well. It's of note that this particular property makes a point of keeping things authentic and a bit austere, making it more of a draw for die-hard history buffs than for families more used to theme park activities. The venue is also home to one of the oldest known African-American cemeteries in the country, which is still in use. Full-price tickets for a family of four can total up to $52. Those seeking savings should opt for the family package, which provides $39 entry for two adults and two children, including access to all daily tours.
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While Drayton Hall is all about the original structures, Middleton Place is all about the gardens and farm life demonstrations performed in period costumes. With adult ticket prices set at $28 and children's fees ringing in at 10 bucks, the best way to get the most for your money here is to set aside the better part of one tourist day. This will allow you to experience all the venue has to offer, grab an abundance of souvenir photo ops, and take the time to relax with a book by the river if you so desire. A number of guided tours are included with your entry ticket, and exploring the antique gardens alone will take quite a bit of time.
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Hidden away amongst the warehouses on King Street is an edgy little food secret called Butcher Bee. A favored hangout of restaurant employees throughout the city, it features sexy sandwiches, sturdy sides and succulent treats ranging from $7 to $12. The atmosphere is casual with both carnivorous and vegan options worked into the menu, which changes daily.
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<html>College is expensive—and getting more so in recent years, with costs advancing at a rate far exceeding overall inflation. And many students borrow (occasionally heavily) to meet the expense—including some who have no immediate hope of repayment after graduation. With government college loan rates potentially set to reset higher in July, this has ignited fears of a potential debt-drag on US economic growth. Yet, given some perspective, these fears seem very unwarranted from a market and economic impact point of view.
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Another reason the effect is minimal is only  would be impacted. The affected rates are only on —issued after July 1, 2012. Preexisting loan rates are unaffected.
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But this all assumes July 1 comes and rates shoot higher. And that’s a speculative bet at best. Just last year, Congress faced the  on this exact topic—a looming automatic rate hike on July 1. Yet, when push came to shove, a last-minute extension was passed on June 29. Hence, it seems there’s plenty of time to figure out a deal before the automatic rate increase occurs, particularly given Congress's penchant for last minute can-kicking.
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And talks are already underway. Many and varied versions of bills circulating Capitol Hill presently seek to forestall the rate doubling.  are getting little attention and stand next-to-no chance of passing. Other bills with broader support seek to extend current rates. Still others, like a , tie rates to 10-year bond yields plus a spread. That's similar to a proposal in President Obama's budget, though the spread and terms differ. There's currently ample time and political will to prevent this student-loan-fiscal rock climb. And importantly, while many may unfortunately carry student loan debt, the unemployment rate for those  is presently 3.9%, down from its recent cyclical peak of 5.1%. Hence, the number of folks with a degree, too much debt and no job is seemingly a small share of total borrowers.
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This constitutes the views, opinions and commentary of the author as of May 2013 and should not be regarded as personal investment advice. No assurances are made the author will continue to hold these views, which may change at any time without notice. No assurances are made regarding the accuracy of any forecast made. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investing in stock markets involves the risk of loss.
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== Should Investors Consider Using ETFs Instead of Mutual Funds ==
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<html>In a recent issue of Money Forever we looked at when it might be appropriate to consider . The reason being that most mutual funds, even “no-load” funds,[http://www.jerseys-hearts.com/Patriots-85-OchoCinco-blue-kids-Jerseys-6345/ Patriots 85 OchoCinco blue kids Jerseys], are filled with high fees and expense ratios, and even hidden fees, spelled out in 4 point type, of course,[http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140751362926 Directory LInks For Best Ranking], while ETFs are generally pretty straight forward in terms of fee structure.
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First we’ll look at a chart showing how even small fees can be costly over the long haul. Then we’ll consider whether it’s ever worthwhile to pay these pricey fees for top-performing mutual funds, and show you where to find . I sure hate paying fees,[http://nigari.info/cgi-bin/akane/joyful.cgi?page=0%2520%2520%2520%2520%2520%2520%2520%2520%2520%2520%2520%2520%2520%2520%2520%2520Re Basic Guidelines on How You Can Improve Your Socia], particularly when I’m not getting anything in return, and I bet you feel the same way.
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A close friend has a bond mutual fund that returned 6% last year, net of fees. The fund effectively returned 7.38%, but fees totaled 1.38%, including a 0.65% management fee. While 1.38% might not sound like a lot, our friend basically paid 18.7% of his return (that’s 1.38% divided by 7.38%) in fees. Now that sounds like real money. And when you look at the compound effect he could be giving up tens of thousands of dollars.
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How Big of a Difference Does a 0.65% Management Fee Make?
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To show the effect of the fees, we graphed three lines. The black line shows the growth rate of a $500,000 portfolio at 7.38% per year without any fees. It’s easy to see the magic of compounding here. The gold line depicts the fund growing 7.38% each year, with the 1.38% expense fee subtracted each year. The green line portrays the same growth rate,[http://www.jerseys-hearts.com/Guadalajara-blank-red-white-jerseys-8290/ Guadalajara blank red white jerseys], but without the annual 0.65% management fee.
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In just 10 years, the difference between the green line and the gold one is $59,703. A part of that difference is the fee itself, and another part is the lost opportunity cost; you can’t reinvest fees you have already paid out. In 20 years, the green line (without a management fee) reaches $1,783,000 � that’s $219,894 more than the gold line that includes the annual management fee.
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While this scenario isn’t exactly the same as the choice between a mutual fund and a lower-fee ETF, the same principle applies. The average mutual fund fee is 0.79% (remember some are lower, but many are higher). In comparison to something like the Schwab US Dividend Equity Fund (SCHD) with a 0.07% fee, that’s a 0.72% difference � comparable to this 0.65% example.
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But surely that 0.65% pays for top level investment management that outperforms the market, right? Let’s look at performance.
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What About Paying for Performance?
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You just saw how fees � even small fees � can dramatically add up over time. So why not just buy mutual funds that have historically performed well? Aren’t the fees worth it for performance?
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To prove a point, we looked for the ten top-performing mutual funds of 2011 which we found in a Bloomberg article, . We chose 2011 so we could test those funds with full year data for 2012, as if we were just starting the year fresh.
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Then we asked a simple question. Suppose we were investors in January 2012 deciding to invest in these winners. How would our investments have performed up to the present?
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The chart above graphs those ten mutual funds against the SPDR S P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), an ETF that mirrors the S P 500. The thick red line represents SPY. From these ten winners, only three have managed to outperform the S P 500 since January 2012: ATRSX; PYSAX; and VLEOX.
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If recent performance isn’t a good indicator of future performance, what is? If a fund has specific characteristics that appeal to your investment plans then consider choosing it. For example, if a mutual fund has the perfect combination of dividend stocks that you’ve been searching for, then go for it. For example, here’s something we ran across recently: a mutual fund that invests directly in African stocks. Even with an ETF, it’s hard to invest in Africa. This fund’s annual fee was highway robbery � something like 2.5% � but if you’re really looking for just Africa exposure, it still might be a decent choice.
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If a certain mutual fund is exactly what you want and there doesn’t appear to be a cheaper alternative, then go for it. However, do not make your choice based on past performance alone. It is more often than not the case that you can find a suitable ETF alternative with very similar holdings and with a fraction of the fees.
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== Ultimate Rockets  An early look at next season’ ==
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But players can begin signing on dotted lines Wednesday.
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Trades can get NBA approval to become official. Rosters can take shape.
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There will be changes, but with Wednesday’s whirlwind of transactions, it might no longer be too early to take a close look at the race in the Western Conference.
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The Rockets’ roster could be tweaked further, but the odds are against widespread changes.
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Despite center Omer Asik’s displeasure with being demoted to Howard’s backup, the chances are slim there will be a trade partner.
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The Rockets would need a team that requires a center with Asik’s strengths and style and that has a surplus of power forwards who would improve the Rockets more than Asik does off the bench.
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They would then have to be able to match salaries.
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The Rockets could make additional moves,[http://www.jerseys-hearts.com/NBA-Caps-668-10457/ NBA Caps-668], though their free-agent possibilities at this point will likely depend on someone’s accepting a smaller contract than might be out there elsewhere.
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Still, the Rockets will be focused on the players they landed rather than those they hope to land.
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Officially signing Howard will fall several notches down the Rockets’ to-do list.
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The trades of Thomas Robinson and Royce White will have to be completed first.
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Those moves will be followed by signing rookie guard Isaiah Canaan, with the Rockets needing to ink him before filling their space so they can do their usual multiyear deal with second-round picks.
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The Rockets would then sign Omri Casspi and Francisco Garcia before signing Howard to his four-year, $88 million deal.
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== Italy Beats the U.S. to Equity Crowdfunding Law 0 ==
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== How To Exit Winning Trades Part 2 ==
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<html>In the , we identified the correct exit in the market at near the exact top (within 1 day of the multi-year high), designed to identify timing for exiting open long swing trades using the S P chart. We also discussed the importance of scaling out of open winning trades in two steps, to close initial entries out over time, at key sequential support levels. In this second article, we’ll look at closer technical exit signals for swing trades, with unique examples.
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Scaling Out Of Downtrending Swing Trades: A Tighter 2-Step Exit Plan
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In the first article, we looked at both 4- and 8-day support levels as exit signals. To extend that trading strategy, we now look at the special case where a swing trade is starting to exhibit signs of a downtrend, as defined by lower price action compared to a prior day. The goal is to start tightening in trailing stops to lock in gains at the first sign of a trend reversal.
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In Figure 1 Calpine Corp. (CPN), we see that a downtrend has started to form midday (lower lows, lower highs for the current plus prior day’s price action trend). To exit,[http://www2.toua-u.ac.jp/cgi-bin/bbs/vbbbs.cgi?res=11840 DiamondLinks Link Building Service], we scale out of half the trade if price action gets .35 cents under the cumulative 2-day low (current plus one prior day). For this CPN chart, that would be at (21.5 - .35) = 21.15 as the first scale-out exit. The secondary entry is to be set at a maximum of 1 full point under the cumulative 2-day low, in this case (21.5 – 1.0) = 20.5 for the second,[http://www.jerseys-hearts.com/Flyers-13-Carcillo-Jagr-Orange-Jerseys-18379/ Flyers 13 Carcillo Jagr Orange Jerseys], final exit.
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Traders often needlessly wait for extremely large drops before scaling out of open winning swing trades, with exits far too low, to lock in significant potential profits. It’s a smart idea to test out various exit signals like those discussed, to start scaling out of open winning swing trades at the first sign of trouble, as illustrated in this chart, with a .35 below 2-day low exit to start exiting the position.
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A good breakout trader always thinks to themselves “I can start closing out a winning trade here since it’s dropping, however I can always re-enter at new highs later, if it takes them out”. This thinking can help traders gain a more focused edge in their trading, without sacrificing open unrealized profits in their positions as the primary objective.
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Swingtrading Exits: Head and Shoulders Breakdown Exits
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It’s wise to become familiar with all bearish reversal patterns, such as head an shoulder patterns,[http://cgi.members.interq.or.jp/rap/takepee/i/epad/epad.cgi?res=75071 7 colors of success in online marketing Italy], and use these to help develop a 2-step scaling out of open winning swing trading plan as well. In Figure 2 Zale Corp. (ZLC) there’s an obvious head-and-shoulders pattern occurring on June 17th and 18th, 2013 on this 15-day candlestick chart. While not a sign to exit immediately, a protective stop can be placed at (9.2 - .35) = 8.85 on an open swing trade, in case it does attract sellers, and the price action drops.
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Similarly, a 1 point trailing stop under the 2 day low yields a final exit signal at (9.2 – 1) = 8.2 for any remaining open long shares in a swing trade. This 2-step process (.35 under 2-day low for exiting half a swing trade, and 1.0 point under 2-day low for exiting the remaining half of a swing trade) is used whenever there’s a bearish signal, like a downtrend or head-and-shoulders pattern.
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Similar exits can be used with candlestick chart patterns such as shooting stars and bearish engulfing patterns at the first sign of weakness in the underlying price action of what’s being traded. We’ll look at candlestick chart patterns with 2-exit trading strategies in a subsequent article.
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Recognizing the Difference Between Trend Reversals vs Minor Pullbacks
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A favorite saying of experienced professional traders is “when in doubt, get out”. When it comes to trying to decide about exits, and whether or not a trend has reversed or is simply chopping around in a minor pullback,[http://www.daijingu.jp/keijiban/bbs/light.cgi?res=71668 Some Strategies On Search Engine Optimisation], it’s important to decide to exit sooner rather than later. Solid uptrends are generally strong from the start and continue for a healthy distance. Anything less than the best strong trending charts is likely to cause trouble and not be worth trading.
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Using this 2-day “in vs out” process helps give traders a key decision-making process to use as part of their overall trade management plan. Buying new 2-day highs, and selling 2-day lows (meaning today plus one prior day,[http://www.jerseys-hearts.com/Rams-81-Tory-Holt-white-Jerseys-3046/ Rams 81 Tory Holt white Jerseys], not two days prior to today), is a core professional trading strategy worth testing out.
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== Ultimate Astros  Extra inning- Astros’ Norris f ==
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<html>ST. LOUIS Tuesday was an important start for Bud Norris because of multiple reasons.
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It didn t go well.
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Norris then declined to answer follow-up questions after speaking postgame with the media for a little more than a minute.
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The Astros No. 1 starter allowed? 11 hits and seven runs in five innings,[http://www.jerseys-hearts.com/Youth-Nike-Steelers-17-Wallace-black-Jerseys-19897/ Youth Nike Steelers 17 Wallace black Jerseys], falling to 6-8 while his ERA hit 3.63. The seven runs tied Norris season-high (May 13 at Detroit) and set a career high against the Cardinals. He also tweaked his left ankle while making a second-inning pitch to Matt Carpenter during  at Busch Stadium.
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The righthander said his ankle was taped during the game. Asked if it could force him to miss his next start which is to be determined; he isn t scheduled to pitch before the All-Star break Norris said,[http://www.jscxlawyer.com/thread-2319901-1-1.html Improving your Search Engine Rankings], “I don’t know right now.”
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Twenty-two days remain before the July 31 trade deadline. Norris has been the Astros best overall pitcher this season and general manager Jeff Luhnow backed up the club s No. 1 starter . Major questions remain about Norris future with the Astros, though, and Tuesday s start was his most discouraging outing of the season.
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Harrell s new role
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Former Astros No. 2 starter Lucas Harrell made his 2013 debut as a reliever, taking over for Norris in the sixth inning and allowing four hits,[http://de-todo-un-poco.mywebcommunity.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=150#150 Choices for Social Media Marketing and Website Des], two runs and two walks in three frames.
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Harrell said he was initially unsure how many pitches he needed to throw while warming up and relied on his teammates for assistance.
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It was something new. I kind of warmed up like I was starting a little bit, because I had a little bit of time, he said. It was good. It was a good experience. I just didn t execute (Tuesday).
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He added: I ve got to pitch better or I m not going to be here. It s just the name of the game.
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Springer in September?
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Pregame,[http://www.jerseys-hearts.com/Blackhawks-19-Toews-black-third-jersey-6624/ Blackhawks 19 Toews black third jersey], Luhnow said the organization won t determine for a while whether top prospect George Springer receives a September callup to the majors.
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Then Springer was Springer. The 23-year-old center fielder went 4-for-5 with two home runs, a triple and five RBIs during Class AAA Oklahoma City s 11-8 road loss to Round Rock on Tuesday.
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Luhnow on Springer’s future and a possible September promotion to Astros: No option is being ruled off the table. But the original plan was half the year in Corpus Christi and half the year in Oklahoma City. And that’s essentially what happened. We got him through the All-Star break in the Texas League and he will spend the last two months in Oklahoma City, and then we’ll have to make a decision after that time.
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September, there are a lot of players who are in Triple-A right now who have already been to the big leagues and we need to bring some of them back, and we’re going to need to learn about some other players. It depends on what our objectives are in September … and we’ll know more about that as we get closer.
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Shortstop Ronny Cedeno left the game with a contusion on his left big toe. I think he s fine, Astros manager Bo Porter said. Those guys that wear the pads, I always say this: The ball hits everywhere except the pad. Chris Carter (hand) pinch-hit in the ninth inning. Porter said he performed well during batting practice and should be able to play a full game Wednesday.
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== More speculation on Perry’s announcement ==
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== Lockdown lifted as staff returns to work at Golden Grove pri ==
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<html>ST. CROIX - After a one-day sickout that crippled the Golden Grove Adult Correctional Facility and Detention Center and put the prison into lockdown, Corrections Bureau officials said they have reached a compromise with workers, who returned to work Tuesday.
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Acting Corrections Director Basil Richards said in a prepared statement issued Tuesday that 100 percent coverage had been attained by staff at the facility.
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Richards placed the facility on lockdown Monday after 19 of 24 custody staff and corrections officers scheduled to work that day did not show up and called in sick for their shift. The action left the prison critically understaffed,[http://www.jerseys-hearts.com/Dodgers-23-Casey-Blake-grey-jerseys-1060/ Dodgers 23 Casey Blake grey jerseys], he said.
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A hearing about the sickout had been scheduled before V.I. Superior Court Judge Harold Willocks for 10 a.m. today for a temporary restraining order and a cease-and-desist order that had been requested by Corrections officials.
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The facility was approaching normalcy Tuesday afternoon after all scheduled personnel and correction officers reported for work, according to Richards.
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"The facility is currently on a modified status while we complete a series of assessments," he said.
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Richards said the assessments comprise checks on the status of critical workers and the reinstatement of all programs and services for inmates.
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He said he met with union representatives and a number of officers, who indicated that there was nothing to precipitate Monday's sickout outside of already-stated concerns by personnel.
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According to Richards' statement, those concerns include the negotiated contract for the last three years and that they are the lowest paid in the nation; infrastructure issues at the facility; lack of security cameras in units; mold in the units; inoperable control panels; inadequate security; lack of security equipment; and lack of other resources needed to fulfill their duties.
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A six-person group of officers will be organized to represent the larger body of personnel at the monthly meetings.
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== Ultimate Astros  Astros’ slumping bats seal loss to ==
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<html>ARLINGTON — While Lucas Harrell was getting hammered,[http://www.jamesrick.com/ Aces qualify eight players with contract offers_0], the Astros couldn’t even make a dent.
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Players that spent pregame interviews acknowledging their 1-9 lineup had been off target the last two weeks — overswinging, hitting as individuals instead of as a team, giving into pressure — showed no improvement once Rangers rookie righthander Nick Tepesch began firing fastballs, curves and sinkers that left the Astros empty and off-balance until they were trailing by eight runs Friday night at Rangers Ballpark.
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Astros 4-6 hitters Carlos Pena, J.D. Martinez and Brandon Barnes struck out swinging in the second inning. Brett Wallace, Chris Carter and Pena were erased in the fourth. By the time Harrell had been banished and the Rangers had recorded an easy 10-5 victory during an American League matchup,[http://www2.toua-u.ac.jp/cgi-bin/bbs/vbbbs.cgi?res=11942 3 Simple Local SEO Tips and Tricks You Can Use Now], the Astros were closer to their early April offensive futility than they’ve been all season.
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During their recent 13-game slide, a club that’s gone just 3-10 since June 21 has been outscored 94-39 and scored three runs or fewer seven times.
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“We tend to fall off with the quality of our at-bats,” said Pena, who’s hitting just .217 with a .695 on-base plus slugging percentage. “That’s the thing where now we have to check ourselves and say, ‘No, we’ve got to get back to those quality at-bats over and over again. One after the other, one through nine.’?”
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It’s the selective-aggressive attack hitting coach John Mallee preaches and the organization’s front office — which emphasizes on-base percentage and walks — dictates. But it was rarely evident Friday and has been missing the last two weeks.
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The Astros walked on to the field ranked first in Major League Baseball in strikeouts (798) and 29th out of 30 teams in batting average (.234),[http://euskalherrian.info/wiki/index.php?title=Lankide:KevinLee402#Filibuster_nets_Davis_big_campaign_donation Filibuster nets Davis big campaign donation], on-base percentage (.293) and slugging percentage (.376). Seven of the Astros’ starters were hitting .253 or less, five were at .231 or below and Jose Altuve (.288) was the only batter above .269.
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While manager Bo Porter regularly pokes holes in the baseball world’s outdated emphasis on batting average, not having hitters who can regularly hit has been at the core of an Astros slide that’s bridged mid-June with early July and positioned the team with baseball’s worst record for its third consecutive 100-loss season.
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Lineup in limbo
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The rebuilding Astros are holding real-time major league tryouts. As a result, a lineup that had been altered 73 times in 86 games often lacks consistency and rhythm.
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“We’re letting ‘em play,’ bench coach Eduardo Perez said. “Yeah, we’ve gone through a rough stretch. But at the same time, guys have to go out there and show us what they have. Bo’s done a great job of mixing and matching and giving the guys an opportunity to show what they have, and it’s our job to get them ready for it.”
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Quick, uneven at-bats are plaguing the team, players said. Jason Castro, Carter and Pena have the ability to draw walks or extend plate appearances,[http://www.jerseys-hearts.com/Yankees-14-Granderson-black-Jerseys-972/ Yankees 14 Granderson black Jerseys], but third baseman Matt Dominguez was hitting just .224 with an OBP of .253.
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The majority of Astros hitters are strikeout liabilities — they racked up 10 on Friday. And a club 25 games below .500 ranks last in MLB in batting average with runners in scoring position (.223).
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The flailing continued Friday. Altuve led off with a single,[http://www.jerseys-hearts.com/Padres-8-Bartlett-dark-blue-Jerseys-1657/ Padres 8 Bartlett dark blue Jerseys], but the Astros didn’t record another hit until the fourth when Castro lined his 23rd double of the season to left-center field. Then he was stranded after Carter and Pena struck out.
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“It’s such a paradox. How can you be patient and aggressive? But you can,” said Pena, who had drawn 808 walks in 13 seasons and was signed partly because of his above-average OBP. “We have to learn it. But it takes time, patience and dedication. You can’t just go up and swing. You have to learn how to hit.”</html>
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== NEW YORK- Box office- 'Despicable Me 2' routs 'R ==
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<html>NEW YORK The minions of "Despicable Me 2" ran away with the July 4th box office, leaving the Johnny Depp Western "The Lone Ranger" in the dust.
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According to studio estimates Sunday, the Universal animated sequel took in $82.5 million over the weekend and $142.1 million across the five-day holiday window. Gore Verbinski's reimagining of the iconic lawman bombed for the Walt Disney Co., opening with just $29.4 million over the weekend, and a disappointing $48.9 million since Wednesday.
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The trouncing for Disney was especially painful because of the high cost of "The Lone Ranger," which reportedly cost at least $225 million to make. Made by the same team that created the lucrative Disney franchise "Pirates of the Caribbean" (the four film series that grossed $3.7 billion worldwide) the Western drew bad reviews and failed to capture the attention of younger moviegoers.
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"We thought it would appeal to a broader audience than it did," Dave Hollis, head of distribution for Disney, said.
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Based on the long-running radio program begun in 1933 and the TV series that debuted in 1949, the "Lone Ranger" brand proved a musty one. The audience for the film skewed heavily toward older moviegoers, with 68 percent of its audience older than 25.
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"You think that you have everything in place," said Hollis, listing the proven box-office commodities of Depp, Verbinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer. "Even when you have all the ingredients for what you think will be a four-quadrant,[http://www.jerseys-hearts.com/Flyers-21-Van-Riemsdyk-orage-2012-Winter-Classic-Orange-Jerseys-18385/ Flyers 21 Van Riemsdyk orage 2012 Winter Classic Orange Jerseys], 'everybody' picture, sometimes it doesn't work out that way."
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The poor performance of "The Lone Ranger" called to mind a previous bomb for Disney: last year's similarly-budgeted sci-fi adventure "John Carter," which opened with $30.1 million.
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But "The Lone Ranger," which stars Armie Hammer as the masked lawman, will likely fare better than that disappointment, since Depp's international star power should bring in better worldwide business. It started with $24.3 million abroad, opening in about 30 percent of its planned international market.
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While critics skewered the film, it did earn a B+ CinemaScore grade from moviegoers. But "The Lone Ranger" is nevertheless likely to be a sizeable write-down for Disney and could impact the company's stock price when markets reopen Monday.
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On the other hand, Universal made "Despicable Me 2" for the comparatively small amount of $76 million (a figure that doesn't count a huge marketing budget). The better than expected haul (along with another $88.8 million overseas) establishes "Despicable Me," which stars Steve Carell as a diabolical villain turned stay-at-home dad,[http://www.jerseys-hearts.com/All-Star-71-Malkin-red-jerseys-7316/ All-Star 71 Malkin red jerseys], as a new franchise for Universal and Chris Meledandri's Illumination Entertainment, the Universal-backed animation company.
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Nikki Rocco, head of distribution for Universal,[http://www.a33e.com/vb/showthread.php?p=150353#post150353 A Brief Look At The Downside Of SEO], attributed the strong performance to Meledandri, the robust appetite for summer family films, and, above all, those teaming little yellow guys. The minions will get their own spin-off in 2014, and Rocco said another "Despicable Me" film is a certainty.
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"The minions steal everybody's heart," Rocco said. "It's a great time of the year to release a family film with broad appeal."
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Stand-up Kevin Hart's concert documentary "Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain" proved savvy counter-programming for Summit Entertainment, opening with $17.5 million over five days, with $10.1 million over the weekend.
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Fox Searchlight's family comedy "The Way, Way Back" (which also stars Carell) opened in 19 theaters with a strong theater average of about $30,000. It slowly expands for a July 26 national release.
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Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Hollywood.com. Where available, latest international numbers are also included. Final domestic figures will be released on Monday.
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1. "Despicable Me 2," $82.5 million. ($88.8 million international).
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2. "The Lone Ranger," $29.4 million ($24.3 million international).
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3. "The Heat," $25 million ($4.7 million international).
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4. "Monsters University," $19.6 million ($29.5 million international).
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5. "World War Z," $18.2 million ($45.2 million international).
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6. "White House Down," $13.5 million ($6.8 million international).
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7. "Man of Steel," $11.4 million ($21.3 million international).
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8. "Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain," $10.1 million.
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9. "This Is the End," $5.8 million ($900,000 international).
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10. "Now You See Me," $2.8 million ($8.5 million international).
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Estimated weekend ticket sales at international theaters (excluding the U.S. and Canada) for films distributed overseas by Hollywood studios, according to Rentrak:
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1. "Despicable Me 2," $88.8 million.
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2. "World War Z," $45.2 million.
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3. "Monsters University," $29.5 million.
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4. "The Lone Ranger," $24.3 million.
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5. "Man of Steel," $21.3 million.
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6. "Blind Detective," $11 million.
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7. "Cold Eyes,[http://kizuna-shuzenji.com/form/cgi/postmail/postmail.cgi Why SEO is important for the Business]," $10 million.
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8. "Tiny Times," $9 million.
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9. "Now You See Me," $8.5 million.
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10. "Fast &Furious 6," $7.4 million.
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== Ultimate Astros  Castro’s long ball leads Astro ==
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<html>ARLINGTON The first-time All-Star was a one-game hero.
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Jason Castro s 427-foot, three-run home run to deep right-center field in the seventh inning Saturday was a game-changer for the Astros,[http://www.ejglobal.com/blog.php?do=showone&type=blog&cid=9&itemid=1081928 Dependable NFL Picks], who powered past the Rangers 9-5 during an American League West matchup at Rangers Ballpark.
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Rookies Brandon Barnes and Jake Elmore hit two-run homers and the struggling Astros (32-56) beat the Rangers (50-37) for the first time since a March 31 season-opener.
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Less than four hours after being named to the 2013 MLB All-Star game as an American League reserve, Castro again proved why he s been the Astros best overall player this season. He threw out two runners, improved his average to .271 by going 2-for-5 and flipped a game that had been tied by the Rangers four-run sixth inning.
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I m at a pretty comfortable place just in my approach and my mechanics, Castro said. Everything s coming together and I ve been happy with some of the work that I ve put in to get me where I m at.
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Rangers starter Yu Darvish came one out away from throwing a perfect game against the Astros on April 2. The Astros recorded three runs against the righty May 11, though,[http://www.jerseys-hearts.com/Nike-Ravens-20-Reed-purple-Game-Jerseys-19045/ Nike Ravens 20 Reed purple Game Jerseys], and Barnes made it 2-0 Astros on Saturday when he hammered a 1-2 fastball into left-center field for a two-run homer.
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Darvish was consistently hittable during the initial four innings. Marc Krauss, Jimmy Paredes and Castro collected singles, Brett Wallace doubled down the right-field line,[http://www.jerseys-hearts.com/Nike-Ravens-55-Suggs-black-Game-Jerseys-19050/ Nike Ravens 55 Suggs black Game Jerseys],[http://redneckhangout.com/entry.php?167206-Manchester-United-Manchester-United-t-Shirt-go-into-this-step-is-not-easy Manchester United Manchester United t Shirt go into this step is not easy], and Darvish hit 98 pitches before the sixth inning arrived.
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Darvish walked Carlos Pena to load the bases with two outs in the fifth. Krauss then drove an 84 mph slider to right field, scoring two and pushing the Astros lead to 4-0.
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While Darvish struggled with command issues, Astros starter Dallas Keuchel was confident and smooth. The second-year lefty allowed just four hits and struck out the same during the initial five innings, holding the Rangers scoreless with a mixture of fastballs, sliders and changeups.
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Keuchel was removed with two on and no outs in the sixth. Reliever Paul Clemens turned the ball over to lefthander Wesley Wright, who proceeded to give up a three-run home run to right-center field to righthanded hitter Geovany Soto. The shot suddenly tied the game at 4 and it took Castro s three-run blast in the seventh to give the Astros breathing room again.
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Elmore s first MLB home run a two-run rocket to left field in the eighth put the Astros six outs away from their first win against the Rangers since Rick Ankiel was in uniform.
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For us to step up tonight is (big). We re not out of this thing, Elmore said. We re rebuilding and everyone knows that. But we re not going to back down from anyone and this is what we do.
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