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The oil analysis report is a vital tool for a smooth running operation. Going deeper than the report summaries and knowing how to analyze the oil analysis report can help prevent equipment breakdown and unnecessary equipment teardowns.

Interpreting an Oil Analysis Report
When all else fails, read the instructions. This is the well established rule of last resort; whether we are putting together a child’s toy or trying to operate the latest electronic device. The oil analysis reports are the instructions for smooth running equipments.

Instruction manuals written today are reduced to five quick start steps with big pictures. Oil analysis reports begin with problem summaries and red-letter critical alerts. An oil analysis interpreter immediately glances at the top right hand box for lubricant and machine condition on oil analysis reports. Eyes then graze the summary of the oil sample and the problems found during oil analysis. Then oil analysis report readers grab what they can from the graphs of individual elemental tests.

The oil analysis report, however, has much more to say than a quick diagnosis can offer by scanning for red letters and glancing at colorful graphs. Reading an oil analysis report can be daunting and dull unless you know what you are reading. You must overly analyze the oil analysis report, know your equipment and correctly interpret the results.

Here are some checkpoints to cover when you are reading an oil analysis report.

Read the Name
When you open your reports, make sure they are just that, your reports. Mistakes can be made; be certain the oil analysis report has your name, the company name, the Unit ID, the manufacturer, the model, and the unit type or component. Look for the lubricant manufacture and type, viscosity grade of the oil in the unit, note the time the unit was serviced, and if the oil was changed or makeup oil added.

Now you that you know that the analysis reports belong to you, it is time to know what is circulating around your unit. It is time to read the oil analysis report.

Read the Oil Analysis
You should be able to see a quick summary of the condition of your oil with a cursory glance at your oil analysis report. You should be able to see quickly the problem area in your unit, how bad the problem is, and a suggested course of action from the summary information provided in your oil analysis report.

Take a closer look at your oil analysis report. Understand that the oil analyst is looking at hundreds of samples every day and might become confused or misinterpret some details of your unit and its particulars. Knowing how to read your oil analysis report and knowing your machine will eliminate confusing results. When all else fails, read the oil analysis report carefully.

Analyzing the oil analysis report involves understanding the elements flowing in your oil and at what level. You will read the viscosity level of the oil sample; the water found in the oil; and the acid number (TAN) in your oil analysis report.

Read the Elements
Read the elements circulating in your oil. Some elements are supposed to be there. Other elements found in oil are picked up as the oil circulates and splashes on different components and surfaces of the machine. Some oil trash simply falls into the sump. No matter how the contaminates enter the oil, they are carried along within the oil and cause metal wear.

The key to oil analysis reports is the elemental analysis. There is a wealth of information on your oil analysis report about wear behavior, contaminates entering the system, and the service needed.

You should be asking questions as you read your oil analysis report: What does it all mean? Where is contaminant debris coming from in your unit? What am I looking for that will help me see what is happening inside my unit? Am I looking at suspended particles that are from the additives or from elements being picked up as the oil circulate, or from debris falling into the unit?

These elements are commonly the cause of component wear: iron, chromium, aluminum, copper, lead, tin, nickel, molybdenum, antimony, silver, titanium, and manganese. On your oil analysis report, some elements are single out such as copper or iron and given special attention.

Elements found in your oil sample are measured in parts per million (PPM) - a very small amount. A single PPM is equivalent to 0.0001%. To put that in perspective, it takes 10,000 PPM to equate to 1.0%. Concentrations seen in oil analysis reports will be from one PPM to several hundred PPMS.

Tests performed during an oil analysis to find the elements floating in your oil include an ICP Spectroscopy, Particle Count, FT-IR, and Analytical Ferrography.

The ICP Spectroscopy
This measures the concentration of wear metals, contaminant metals and additive metals. In a repeatable oil analysis test, a diluted oil sample is pulverized by inert gas (argon) to form an aerosol. This is magnetically induced to form plasma at 9000 degrees C. The high temperature causes metal ions to take on energy and release new energy in the form of photons. A spectrum with different wavelengths is created for each element. The instrument quantifies the amount of energy emitted and determines the concentration in parts per million (ppm) of 20 elements present in the sample

The Particle Count
This measures the size and quantity of particles in the oil sample and measured in microns using the Fluid Flow Decay Principle. Fluid Flow Decay Principle means oil is passed through a screen of known mesh size (10 microns) and the time taken to plug the screen is measured.

Wear on the machine, measured in microns, points to the amount of ferrous wear metals present in a sample. Large Ferrous is a measure of particles greater than 5 microns and represents abnormal wear. Small ferrous is a measure of particles less than 5 micron and represents normal rubbing wear.

The FT-IR
This measures the chemical composition of the oil sample and gives an overall degradation of oil. Every element has a unique infrared signature. The key signature of oil is monitored by using a Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrometer. These signatures are usually common contaminants and degradation by-products unique for a particular lubricant.

Analytical Ferrography
This allows an oil analyst examine wear particles present in a sample visually. Oil samples are passed over a glass slide where ferrous wear particles in the oil come to the surface because of the magnetic plate that attracts the ferrous particles. The particles line up forming a ferrogram. A trained oil analyst can visually determine the severity of wear on the unit using a microscope to classify the particles according to size, shape, and metallurgy.

Read the Viscosity
Viscosity is the most important physical property of oil. Viscosity testing measures oil’s resistance to flow at a particular temperature. A viscometer is the measuring tool. A “U” Shaped tube holds the oil. The tube is submerged in a steady temperature bath. As the oil warms, it flows down the tube and up the other side. The number of seconds the oil takes to flow through is measured. Viscosity in centistokes (cSt) is the seconds multiplied by the tube factor. An abnormal viscosity of (+-15%) is a sign there is a problem.

Increases in oil viscosity may be due to the effect of oxidation, contamination, or an addition of a higher viscosity product. Increases in viscosity are a concern, but decreases in viscosity are a greater concern. Decreases in viscosity may occur due to some type of diluting contamination, mechanical shearing of viscosity index or the addition of viscosity products. Decreases in viscosity are critical because they will rapidly produce wear. Lower viscosity levels may be due to water contamination.

Read the Water
Water contamination is a common problem in many systems. This is a rare problem in engines due to high temperatures. In non-engines however, water is a frequent problem.

The Karl Fischer Water Test is used in oil analysis because of its precision. Water contamination is often visible because of the cloud or milky composition caused by oil and water emulsion.

Water problems may come from cooling systems, condensation, environmental issues, or cleaning solutions. Measuring moisture content in some oils with metallic additives causing false reports when there is little or no water present. When in doubt use another test.

Read the Acid
The acid number is useful in monitoring acid build up in oils due to oxidation degradation. An oil analyst must know that the baseline acid value is of the new oil used to determine when the acid number (TAN) has increased to a point where it is time for an oil change. When your oil analysis is red flagged for high acid levels, the oil must be changed or “sweetened” with an addition of a new product. High acid will promote oxidation and eventually corrode metal.

Understanding your oil analysis reports will allow you to get the most out of your Oil Analysis Program. When all else fails, read oil analysis report, the name, the elements, the viscosity, the water, and the acid number to keep your equipment fully functioning. A smooth running operation requires some knowledge of your oil analysis report.

Mike has been with Insight Services for 14 years, currently managing the marketing and sales efforts for the company. Insight Services is an industrial oil analysis lab located in Cleveland, OH. They excel in same day turnaround and exceptional customer communication.

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The Masters at Augusta is the first and arguably the crown jewel of Golf’s coveted grand slam events. While each event has its own particular challenges, to win the Master’s, you must have a complete game and execute to perfection for four days.

Using the complete game criteria makes handicapping the event easier as so few players actually have the requisite complete game. At Augusta, you must be long which eliminates many shotmakers and solid iron players. A draw helps as does the ability to play right to left. Putting must be dead on as there are few greens as unforgiving as Augusta.

Like with any tournament he’s entered in, handicapping the Masters starts and ends with Tiger Woods. The 29 year-old has won four green jackets in his ten Master’s appearances. Woods will be especially tough to beat this time after an off year last year that saw him distracted by the ultimately terminal illness of his beloved father Earl. Wood’s is the current $1.60 favorite at Pinnacle.

The other contenders are the usual likely suspects.

Ernie Els is probably the best active player to have never won here. His game is perfectly suited for the course but for whatever reason has never been able to pull the trigger. The Big Easy has never seemed to fully recover from major 2005 knee surgery but he can bang and when in the zone, his short game is second to none. Currently 16-1.

Vijay Singh shocked the world with his improbable win here in 2000. His game is not really suited for this type of course but he’s playing very well right now and with any luck with the flat stick, could stay in contention. Singh might present value in certain head-to-head matchups. Also 16-1.

Jim Furyk returned from a wrist injury to post solid scores in Houston in his tightner last week. Furyk will be one of the players hurt by not being very long off the tee. Furyk was favored in several early season events prior to his wrist injury and never really was a factor. Save your money in matchups and skip 35-1 price.

Sergio Garcia has always been an enigma. He really should have done so much more since bursting on to the scene as a teenager. He’s an excellent ball striker but is lost with the putter. Although he seems to have somewhat overcome his Sunday meltdown MO, what has he ever really won? Stay away at 27-1 but look at in matchups against inconsistent players and fragile psyches. He’ll probably shoot a score.

Which brings me to my choice - Phil Mickelson.
Lefty is the perfect foil for Tiger and has the game to “Put Up”. The two have won five of the last six (Mike Weir 2003) tournaments. Lengthening the course from 6885 yards to 7445 yards after the 2001 Tiger Slam has made this a veritable match play event. There is a genuine animosity between the two that makes rivalry all the more interesting.

Some say that Lefty is off his game but you only need to look back to the first week of February to put that notion to rest. After missing the cut on his home course in Scottsdale, Mickelson blistered Pebble Beach the following week obliterating a first class field.

Mickelson eliminated himself in WGC Championship after a first round 77 but rallied to a 72-70-69 weekend to tie for 23rd. He’s spent the week tweaking his game and will be Tiger’s main threat. If you’re a golf fan, you can only hope that these two are able to look each other in the eye on Sunday morning.

(World Champion handicapper Jeff Allen offers a unique perspective of The Masters at Augusta having attended two events and having played the course twice himself. An avid golfer with a ten handicap, Allen has played many of the world’s top courses.)

Jeff Allen is a documented member of the Professional Handicappers League.
Read all of his articles at http://www.procappers.com/Jeff_Allen.htm

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Speculation continues to swirl around the strange deaths of Anna Nicole Smith and her son. The most recent significant news on her death comes from the medical examiner, who announced his opinion that the death was an accidental overdose of a number of prescription medications. Some may think that this ends any criminal investigation into the matter. From a legal perspective, this is not accurate. Crimes ranging from murder to negligent homicide still remain as a possibility.

First, one should note that police and prosecuting attorneys are not bound by opinions of the local medical examiner. Medical examiners often disagree, and prosecutors commonly call outside medical examiners and other experts to support their legal theories.

Second, several types of homicides actually involve accidental deaths. Even some murders are not precisely intentional acts. For example, three main types of second-degree murder exist in many states. The first type occurs where the defendant intended to kill, the second involves an intent to inflict grievous bodily harm, and the third type is often regarded as a “depraved heart” murder. A depraved-heart murder generally occurs where the defendant exhibited behavior that shows an extremely reckless indifference to human life.

The other most common types of accidental death that amount to homicide are manslaughter and negligent homicide. Although states vary, the basic concept behind these two crimes is an act or failure to act where the defendant failed to recognize a high risk of death or serious bodily injury. Additionally, the prosecutor must prove gross negligence on the part of the defendant. In simple terms, gross negligence occurs where the defendant greatly deviates from what a reasonable person would have done (or not done) under the same or similar circumstances.

Thus, the fact that Smith died an accidental death does not foreclose the possibility that a homicide, and possibly even murder, occurred in this death.

The fact that Smith and her son died in a similar fashion over a short period of time certainly raises a suspicious eyebrow. Interestingly, Howard K. Stern was also in the same room as both Anna Nicole and Daniel on the respective dates of their deaths (although not necessarily at the exact time of death). However, such circumstantial evidence, by itself, generally amounts to only enough suspicion to start an investigation and make further inquiries. Without more, the authorities will have an uphill battle trying to prove a murder or other homicide.

Nonetheless, certain types of evidence would lend credence to a homicide theory. For example, if Howard K. Stern or another individual participated in procuring this cocktail of drugs with the actual intent of causing Smith to take the drugs and eventually die of an overdose, then a strong case of murder would emerge. But the authorities would most likely have to prove both participation in the procuring or taking of the drugs and simultaneous intent to kill Smith. A mere hope that Smith would die is probably insufficient to prove a homicide. The reason for this is that no one usually has legal duty to care for another adult. While a parent clearly has a legal duty to look after the well-being of his or her own child, the same kind of duty of protection does not exist regarding the welfare of an adult unless another person somehow assumes that duty.

An example of this would be a private nurse. The nurse hired by Smith conceivably owed a legal duty of reasonable care to Smith, but an individual like Stern would generally have no such duty. However, if Stern participated in either procuring large amounts of drugs or otherwise assisted Smith in taking large amounts of drugs, he had a duty to exercise reasonable care regarding those actions.

In short, if a person participated in the drug-taking activity and intended that Smith overdose and die, that person is arguably guilty of murder. If the person participated without intent to kill but should have known how deadly the combination of drugs could be, then that person is arguably guilty of an unintentional homicide.

However, a theory of unintentional homicide would most likely be very difficult to prove in this case. To suggest to a jury that a person should have known that prescription drugs would kill a person sounds like a significant stretch. The average person clearly does not possess this level of expert knowledge. With regard to the doctors that prescribed these drugs, they would most likely have such knowledge, but even those doctors probably would not be guilty unless they had knowledge of all the other drugs used by Smith. Smith apparently went to more than one place to get all these drugs, which suggests that no particular doctor had the knowledge required to subject himself to a homicidal crime.

In short, the information currently available to the public does not seem to provide evidence of homicide. Other evidence may come to light that supports a homicide theory, but only time will tell if such evidence emerges.

Jimmy Boyd provides unique analysis of daily news items at http://wackyanalyst.blogspot.com. Come and share your views.

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Straight to the matter at hand,folks-kicking off the major season. (Despite my grumbling about the geographical incongruity of moving the Players to May, at least this way we’ll have one major a month from now until August.)

The Masters is won by the top players in any given decade. Byron Nelson and Gene Sarazen won in the 1930s. Nelson, Jimmy Demaret and Sam Snead won in the 40s. Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Snead and Demaret won in the 50s. Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Palmer won in the 60s. Tom Watson, Raymond Floyd, Fuzzy Zoeller, Nicklaus and Player won in the 70s. Seve Ballesteros, Ben Crenshaw, Nick Faldo, Bernhard Langer, Nicklaus and Watson all won in the 80s. Tiger Woods, Fred Couples, Jose Maria Olazabal, Faldo and Langer all won in the 90s. This decade Vijay Singh, Phil Mickelson and Tiger have won.

The 60s were dominated by Palmer and Nicklaus, who each won three times. The oughts are going the same way, Woods with three and Mickelson with two. (Singh won in 2000, Mike Weir in 2003.)

The point is that when you look at the winners over the history of the tournament, you see mostly top players. Leaderboards at The Masters are usually an All-Star team. This is not a major to take a chance with a 150-1 shot. (It’s fun to look at the long,long, long shots, though: Would you take Ballesteros at 750-1 or Nicklaus at 1000-1? Player at 5000-1,anyone?)

That said, there are some compelling possibilities under 100-1. Like Olazabal at 66-1. Bottom line: the guy can still play. Like Charles Howell III at 50-1. He’ll go early in office pools. He’s the not-so-under-the-radar pick. Local boy, staying with mom and dad this week, having an excellent year, already a win, etc.

The mid-range odds are even more enticing. Henrik Stenson, Jim Furyk and Padraig Harrington at 33-1 seem like good cost-benefit picks. Furyk, in particular. He had to make a long putt on 18 last year just to make the cut, and he still finished T22. He’s got three top-10s at Augusta to boot. Probably the best deal is Adam Scott at 33-1. He won last week, he’s won the Tour Championship and the Players, so he’s no stranger to big tournaments with strong fields. And, as Johnny Miller pointed out last weekend, his swing once again looks identical to Tiger’s. He was shaky with short putts on Thursday and Friday, though. You can’t miss many close opportunities if you’re going to contend at Augusta.

The picks are below. As I’ve said many times, this is my favorite sporting event of the year for many reasons, near the top of the list being the relative lack of commercials. Oh, and the pretty flowers are high on the list. And the course. The slick greens. And the sound of birds chirping in the Georgia spring. And Amen Corner. The accuracy required of No. 13. And …

At The Masters, take Tiger Woods (11-8), 1/6 unit: When Tiger says he likes the way he’s playing, which is what he said after winning the CA Championship two weeks ago, look out.

Take Vijay Singh (16-1), 1/6 unit: When Vijay says he’s close then wins, which is what happened three weeks ago at Arnie’s tournament, look out.

Take Retief Goosen (25-1), 1/6 unit: Last five trips to Augusta: T3, T3, T13, T13, 2.

Brian Gabrielle is a documented member of the Professional Handicappers League.
Read all of his articles at http://www.procappers.com/Brian_Gabrielle.htm

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Our cell phones are a life line, a work tool, and in some cases, the tie that binds families. To be without a cell phone is unimaginable for many but it is a reality that they are faced with at some time as record numbers of handsets are lost, stolen, or rendered useless each year. However, in a nation that attempts to insure every possession, cell phone insurance is available.

Numerous insurers have popped up in recent years promising to end the turmoil caused by the unexpected absence of these handy devices. These companies reassure us that we won’t go more than a matter of hours when a cell phone is stolen as they strive to quickly resolve claims and replace our valuable goods. But is this insurance really cost effective? Does it provide the service that consumers anticipate? Potential buyers need to take the time to seek out the details of a policy before deciding that such insurance is a solution to the issue of a cell phone gone missing or bad.

When reviewing a cell phone insurance policy, buyers should consider a few things:

–Consider the cost of the coverage.

This includes the monthly payments times the number of months the owner anticipates having the phone. For instance, a $5/month policy held on a phone that is owned for 3 years would total $180. That is $5 x 36 months = $180. Now the potential buyer must also factor in any deductible. For our example lets say there is a $50 deductible. The new total of $230 represents what the buyer would actually be paying if indeed their phone had to be replaced. Consumers need to compare the cost of a new, equivalent cell phone compared to the cost of the coverage. If they can obtain a new phone on their own for nearly the same amount as the cost of the policy, they are better off forgoing the insurance.

–How are cell phones replaced?

Is there a guarantee that the phone will be replaced with a model of equivalent or better value? A guarantee that the phone will be new rather than refurbished? Is there language assuring the time frame in which the phone will be replaced? These types of questions will help determine whether or not the service will meet the needs for immediacy in obtaining a replacement and if the replacement will be inferior or equivalent to the original equipment.

–What does the cell phone insurance policy cover?

Does the policy apply to cell phone theft, cell phone loss, and significant damage? It is important to know which situations are covered and which are most likely to occur. If the policy does not cover the situations that a particular buyer is most concerned with, then the policy is useless to them. Many policies will differentiate between loss and theft; sometimes requiring a police report for thefts.

–Know what the cellular provider can do in these instances

Some cellular providers are willing to help replace a damaged or missing cell phone that a user has had for more than a year. In some cases, a replacement will be provided or discounted, minimizing the need for the additional protection of cell phone insurance.

Like any type of insurance coverage, cell phone insurance could provide significant assistance in quickly replacing a vital device that an owner can not afford to replace in some circumstances. However, in many instances it is merely an added expense. Consumers need to carefully review the policy to determine whether or not it offers the type of protection they need for their cell phone.

Christine Peppler is the owner of Home Media Store, a site dedicated to assisting consumers in evaluating and finding products and services which will best meet their needs. Learn more about cell phone plans and other related topics by visiting her site at http://www.homemedias.info

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Now what the blazes is a logline? Simple…a logline is your story’s heart and soul summarized in one or two sentences when asked, “So, what’s your story all about?”

Writers, at times, have a hard time pinpointing the core of the story and end up rambling on and on…a logline will help perfect the answer to the question above. Although loglines are usually associated with screenplays, even novelists will find them a tremendous help in sharpening their response.

Pinning your story down to only a line or two is not easy but with practice you will be able to give your reader a true account on what your book entails. Think of loglines as flash fiction: a need to pick and choose words carefully to give a complete picture.

In order to figure out the elements to place in a logline think of your book separated into three scenes: the beginning, the middle, and the end. From each scene take the essence, or high point, and write it down. When this exercise is done look over your ’scenes’ and simplify them by somehow combining them into one or two cliff-hanging sentences.

For example, let’s take Harry Potter:

Beginning: Harry Potter discovers he has magical powers and receives an invite to enhance these powers to a school he’s never heard of.
Middle: He discovers his parents were killed and he is in the path of Voldemort’s anger. He befriends two students who become his sidekicks.
End: With the help of his two best friends they riddle out the puzzle of the Stone and Harry faces Voldemort for possession of the Stone.

Now let’s place the above info into a ‘hooking’ logline:

A young teen’s world is turned upside down when a seemingly innocent invitation to a school soon reveals a magical world possessed with a dark force waiting to take revenge on him.

You’ll note I didn’t mention the best friends since they are secondary to the plot and not as crucial to entice a reader. Voldemort’s name and the Stone were also omitted but given a darker overall image by placing ‘a magical world possessed with a dark force’. Also, by seeding ‘the revenge’ into a reader it ups his curiosity to find out what will happen and how the teen will deal with it.

Here is a basic and simple outline to follow what a logline should contain:

Who your protagonist is, which will also answer the question who the story is about
His goal, what he/she is striving to achieve
Who/what stands in his/her way

A logline won’t explain the whole storyline nor any of its subplots but will give a good impression of its genre and what the main character’s strive is all about.

When setting up a logline instead of giving a name give the descriptive detail of your character, for example:

John Smith’s adamant belief a witch living in his neighborhood is the cause of his recent bad luck, begins to hound the old lady into submission until she suffers a fatal heart attack and now haunts his dreams to the point he takes a family as hostage to prove his sanity and her existence.

Now replace his name with ‘An eccentric loner’s…’ and it gives the reader the impression of no one coming to his aid since he isolates himself from everyone. Or even ‘ a lonely man’s…’ now implies a man with nothing better to do than to come up with his own devices to give himself something to do.

Examples of fictional loglines to study:

A pair of vigilantes who believe they are cleaning up the streets in their neighbourhood only succeed in riling up the wrong gang.

Three musicians are on the ride of their life when they sign on with an agent who ends up embezzling all their money, leaving them back on the poor side of the track to make the comeback of their life.

A wealthy woman puts her life on the line when she sets herself up as bait to catch her husband’s killer.

The logline for my own soon-to-be-released paranormal/thriller “Doorman’s Creek” is

A young teen and his friends discover a cave…and an entity that puts them in the path of a serial killer they must track down before he murders another family member.

A logline is your ad, your hook to cause a reader to pick up your book and purchase it. Offer enough of the essence of your plot to intrigue them, build their curiosity level to such an extent they ‘need’ to find out what happens.

You only have those few precious initial minutes to impress an editor/reader with your storyline so make it count.

Author’s Bio: Lea Schizas is founder and co-founder of two Writer’s Digest Top Writing Sites since 2004 and recipients of several Preditors and Editors awards, The MuseItUp Club and Apollo’s Lyre. She is the author of the Young Adult Fantasy novel “The Rock of Realm” and the upcoming paranormal/thriller “Doorman’s Creek”. She is also the editor and co-author of “The Muse On Writing” a writer’s reference book, and the fantasy novel “Aleatory’s Junction”.

This past October Lea Schizas along with Carolyn Howard-Johnson hosted the first annual Muse Online Writers Conference where over 1300 Attendees and Presenters took part.

For more information on Lea Schizas, link here:
http://leaschizaseditor.com

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Should the Mets’ 6-1 opening day beatdown of St. Louis on the road serve as a sign of things to come in 2007? Absolutely! There’s no tougher thing to do than to get back to the World Series in consecutive seasons. Just ask the Red Birds. St. Louis made the trip in 2004 then found an early departure in 2005 before getting back to series last season. The Mets showed opening night that they are ready to pay back the Cards for sending them home in last year’s NLCS. The Mets will also learn from last season. Playing in a weak division with a huge lead can make you very lethargic down the stretch when you need to be tuning things up for the playoffs. The Mets fell into that trap last season and surely won’t let it happen again. Three possible MVP candidates in Wright, Beltran, and Reyes and a pitching staff with just the right mix of experience and youth make the 2007 Mets the team to beat in the NL. The Mets are the odds on National League favorite to win the World Series at 15/2 odds and an excellent choice by futures bettors in my opinion.

Overall, as almost always is the case, the Yankees are the odds on favorites to win the 2007 World Series at 7/2 odds followed by division rival Boston at 6/1. I don’t think we are on pace for another Subway series as we saw in 2000. Heading into the season, the Yankees rotation doesn’t appear to have the necessary arms to hold up throughout the regular season and the playoffs. If Clemens puts on the pin stripes after the All-Star break, I could change my tune.

I hope you haven’t forgotten about the Chicago White Sox. Yeah, these were the guys who won it all in 2005. You may have already forgotten if you aren’t a Southside fan as Chicago didn’t make the 2006 postseason despite winning 90 games. A scorching second half out of the Twins and a surprise season from the Tigers didn’t give the then defending world champs a chance to defend. For the same reason that St. Louis won’t get back to the series this year, the Sox didn’t last year. Teams are never as hungry after winning a title which makes the target on their backs even easier for the opposition to hit. The White Sox will remember just how hard you have to work to even make the playoffs in 2007 and they will be carried by one of the best pitching staffs in all of baseball. I’m not just talking starting rotation; I’m talking complete staff. With Contreras, Garland, Buehrle, and Vasquez in the starting five and Bobby Jenks, one of the best young closers in baseball, in the pen, the Sox are stacked with arms. If you got in on the Chicago White Sox at 10/1 odds to win the 2007 World Series, you should feel very good about your chances.

I love the National League because it is league which plays different styles of baseball and is asked to use more strategy because of the absence of the DH. With that being said, it’s a tough pill for me to swallow saying that the Chicago White Sox are my favorite to win the 2007 World Series. There are more top notch teams in the American League right now and the American League Central is a much stronger division than the National League East. I believe this is why it was so tough for those great Atlanta Braves teams to get the job done in the 90’s. I believe playing tougher competition day in and day out will get the White Sox over the hump in October.

Dave Price is a documented member of the Professional Handicappers League.
Read all of his articles at http://www.procappers.com/Dave_Price.htm

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The Atlanta Braves had recorded 14 straight NL East Division titles heading into last season. They left me no reason to believe they wouldn’t get number 15 in 2006 as the NL East has traditionally been one of the weakest divisions in baseball. The New York Mets got off to a fast start and I thought the Phillies could hang around for a while, but both teams are notorious for choking down the stretch, and that’s what I thought would ultimately happen. However, the Mets went on to have their best season in quite some time and Philly just did survive a late push from Atlanta.

The Braves are one of the best coached teams in Major League Baseball and they are able to beat you a number of ways. Their versatility, being able to play small ball or hit the long ball, has helped them continue their success while their pitching staff hasn’t been quite as dominant as it was in the 90’s. With that said, I expect their starting pitching to be very solid this season. In fact, the biggest reason the Braves have been the most dominant team in the National League for over a decade has been their consistent starting pitching. They might not have quite the staff that they once had with Maddux, Glavine, and Smoltz leading the way, but Smoltz is still around to get the job done and Tim Hudson gives the Braves another dominant ace. I also like Chuck James to have a breakout year.

Andruw Jones has been one of the best defensive center fielder’s in baseball since he entered the league and in 2005 he showed that he can also swing a big bat as he tallied an unbelievable 51 homeruns. He still slugged 41 homeruns and drove in 129 runs last season and in a free agent year, I expect him to reach the 50 homerun mark yet again.

Let’s get right to it. You can expect the 2007 Atlanta Braves to make their backers money. Prior to last season, Braves backers had gained an impressive 57 units over the past 4 seasons. Last season’s struggles will undoubtedly have this team showing great value once again. One thing to really keep an eye on is Atlanta’s ability to destroy left handed pitching. With a solid right handed hitting lineup led by Andruw Jones’ newly found pop and Chipper Jones’ ability to switch hit, the Braves will once again dominate left handed starting pitching just as they have the past 7 years. They are especially good against lefties within their usually weak division. The only exception to the rule would be when the Braves are facing interleague opponents as often times they don’t put as much emphasis on these games and as a result they haven’t dominated left handed pitching in the same way.

Atlanta will be better in 2007, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they get back to second place in the East, but they will likely finish third once again behind the Mets and the Phillies as baseball’s once weakest division continues to get stronger.

Jimmy Boyd is a documented member of the Professional Handicappers League.
Read all of his articles at http://www.procappers.com/Jimmy_Boyd.htm

The popularity of social networking sites like: Myspace, Facebook and Windows Live Spaces is overwhelming and rapidly increasing. According to Wikipedia, Myspace has over 168 million users worldwide, Facebook has 19 million users and Windows Live Spaces has over 120 million users.

Social networking sites offer many benefits to their users, from sharing personal profiles and communicating with people of similar interests to finding romance and relationships.
These sites serve many useful functions, but there are several dangers young people face when using them.

The most alarming set of dangers comes from online sexual predators seeking to lure your children into inappropriate sexual situations. These online sexual predators comb these social networking sites looking for adolescents and children who willingly provide personal information and will naively engage in intimate online conversations with them.

5 Safety Tips to Protect Your Children From Online Sexual Predators:

–Keep your family’s computer in an open area, like the kitchen or family room.
Try to use the internet with your kids when possible.

–Talk to your children about their online habits. Explain to them the reasons why it’s important to keep personal information, i.e. phone number, address, name of their school and where they work to themselves. Any information that could be used to locate them offline should not be shared.

–Learn as much as you can about the internet and the kinds of sites your children are using, so you can keep up with their surfing habits and maintain an understanding of the types of danger they are facing.

–Remind your kids that once online information is posted, it stays on the Internet forever. Even if your children delete the information from a site like Myspace, older versions can exist on other people’s computers.

–Only allow your children to post information that you and they are comfortable with others seeing and knowing. Many people may happen upon your child’s page from teachers, to potential employers and college admissions officers.

Social networking sites like Myspace, Windows Live Spaces and Facebook are popular places for your children to network and communicate with friends. But, to protect their safety and your whole family’s privacy, you must teach your children to exercise caution. You should also communicate with them constantly about their online use and educate yourself and your children about the dangers facing them online.

Helpful links for concerned parents:
http://onguardonline.gov/index.html,
http://www.getnetwise.org

Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_social_networking_websites

Coming Soon:

Internet Security Tips for the Home User-Part 3

Jason Dick is an Internet Security Specialist. Mr. Dick is a Tier-3 certified antivirus technician with extensive experience creating customized antivirus solutions for new and resistant spyware and virus infections. In addition, he has spent several years consulting with the average home computer user helping them get the most from their Internet Security Software. He is currently writing a series of articles entitled “Internet Security Tips for the Home User” to share his knowledge and expertise.To follow Jason’s entire series and read a multitude of other exciting and up-to-date articles on Internet Security

visit: http://home.stopsign.com

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As the recent burgeoning dog food recall continues to grow in the number of reported cases of dog deaths due to kidney failure, another manufacturer is recalling products it sells to pet retailers nationwide.

Dog biscuits are the latest dog food product to be added to the dog food recall that has resulted in the reporting of more than 12,000 complaints by consumers to the FDA

Sunshine Mills is the manufacturer of the now recalled dog biscuits which are sold by the Wal Mart chain of stores under the Ol’ Roy brand. The tainted dog food treats were discovered to contain wheat gluten contaminated with melamine, a chemical used in the manufacture of plastics and fertilizer.

Sen. Dick Durbin has now called for Senate hearings on Pet Food Regulations. The hearings will focus on Pet Food Labeling and why Menu Foods, the manufacturer of approximately 100 brands of contaminated pet and dog food waited 22 days until it recalling the dog food connected to kidney failure and death in dogs

The Director of the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine, said it will “take a while” to determine the extent of the tragedy and…. pet deaths,

The commercial dog food industry exists, in our opinion, for only one reason. That being to profit the manufacturers and retailers of most of the low grade dog foods which is full of junk fillers, industrial garbage and toxins. In fact, many dog food manufacturers daily use rendered euthanized dogs in their products.

The ingredient list of many private label and major label dog food brands is nothing less than a scandal. The sad fact is that unsuspecting customers faithfully feed this poison to their dogs, not knowing that they are slowly killing their dogs in the process.

It is no wonder that our dogs live less than ½ of their realistic life expectancy and that so many die of cancer and unknown illnesses.

There are dogs foods that are good and healthy for your dog. These are not made with junk fillers, preservatives, by products and additives. Read your dog food label carefully. The first ingredients listed make up the majority of what’s inside. Make sure your dog is eating meat as a protein source and not by products or wheat gluten.

My small 8 year old dog suddenly became ill and no vet could determine the cause. She died after enduring 2 weeks of pain and misery on Mother’s Day morning. Her life expectancy was 25 years. Don’t let anything happen to your best friend. Find out what is in the dog food you use at http://www.dogs-4life.com/dog-food-that-kills.html
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