Category: <span>News</span>

Pittsburgh Penguins making quiet, smart moves in free agency

The Pittsburgh Penguins had limited cap space this offseason, but didn’t have too many holes to fill in free agency. So far, they’ve done what they could.


Pittsburgh Steelers training camp report: Different vibe as team begins camp minus Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell

LATROBE, Pennsylvania – In any given year you could count on Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell to contribute a combined 3,500 yards or so from scrimmage, roughly 25 touchdowns and too many explosive plays to keep track of. And, well, a countless number of meltdowns, flare-ups, or expressions of unusual behavior as well.


STEELERS GET GOOD JUJU WITH 2ND-ROUND PICK: JUJU SMITH-SCHUSTER

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping their second-round pick brings some good juju to the Steel City.


Darrin Hall claimed off waivers by Green Bay Packers

Former Pitt running back Darrin Hall was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers, according to an announcement from the team on Saturday. He had previous offseason stints with the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns in his home state of Ohio.


Reverse Osmosis System – what is it, application

Reverse osmosis system allows you to get delicious water, in which the dissolved gases are stored, but there are no various impurities. The key component is a semipermeable membrane, which allows you to purify water by 99%, from almost all impurities. Due to its characteristics, this membrane passes only water molecules through itself, everything else is retained by the filter. These are organic and inorganic compounds, heavy metals, bacteria and viruses. No filter can be compared with a reverse osmosis system by the method of water purification. It does not just become soft, even scum is removed. Therefore, if the task is to solve the problem of water hardness, then the reverse osmosis system installation cost is not a big deal.

Reverse Osmosis Filter Operation

The system is connected directly to the water supply, so its activity involves several stages:

  • Pre-cleaning water.
  • Cleaning with a membrane.
  • Collection in a separate container.
  • Water supply to a specially installed faucet.
  • All the garbage that is delayed by the filter goes down to the sewer system. The device will work until the cumulative capacity is filled, after which the water supply stops. Today, such a system should be in every kitchen, taking into account the environmental situation.

The system purifies water from:

  • Soluble salts, as a result, it becomes soft.
  • Organic matter and microorganisms that adversely affect human health.
  • Colloidal particles.
  • Any other mechanical impurities.

The reverse osmosis system is a multi-stage water purification system, where the main filter element is a reverse osmosis membrane. Three stages of preliminary water purification are used to remove most of the contaminants in water and to protect the reverse osmosis membrane from premature clogging.

Stage 1 – foamed polypropylene fiber (PP) cartridge. Cleans water from undissolved, suspended particles in water, such as: sand, rust, clay, chalk, scale, and insoluble chemical compounds larger than 5 microns.

Stage 2 – cartridge granulated activated coconut carbon (GAC). Purification of water from chlorine and organochlorine compounds with the help of granules of activated carbon, thanks to the large surface of contact between coal and water, water purification is most effective.

Stage 3 – cartridge briquetted activated coconut carbon (HUNDRED). Carries out additional purification of water from chlorine and organochlorine compounds, eliminates 98% of free chlorine from water. By itself, serves as a filter cleaning 5mkm.

Stage 4 – reverse osmosis membrane. The unique technology of reverse osmosis membrane allows you to remove from water up to 99% of possible contamination. The diameter of the membrane cells is not more than 0.0001 microns. Bacteria and viruses would have had the opportunity to pass through the membrane if the first had collapsed in the ratio of 1/4000 and the last 1/200. Therefore, neither the smallest particles, nor foreign substances dissolved in water, bacteria and viruses can penetrate the highly sensitive membrane.

The 5th step is a post-filter made from activated coconut charcoal. The membrane breaks complex compounds in water into simpler ones, resulting in the formation of gases. The post-filter serves as a gas outlet, removes odors from the water and gives it a fresh taste. The water after the reverse osmosis membrane is saturated with oxygen, has an excellent taste and beneficial properties.

The 6th stage is a mineralizer, which includes such components as: zeolite, diatomaceous earth, oxidized aluminum, activated carbon from coconut shell. The mineralizer enriches purified water with ions of calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, iron, zinc, selenium, strontium and other elements, which not only improves the taste of water, but also makes it biologically more valuable.


012: TACO BELL FOR VALENTINE’S DAY?

Today we get to meet Lindsey Georgalas Ward, who stops by the studio to dish up the dirt on Hines.  We talk about her career in dancing, and how Hines courted her.  Then, we jump into current NFL news, including the rule changes for the 2016 season, what it’s like to compete for a starting job, and whether or not Calvin Johnson will “unretire” with the Patriots.  Finally, we drop into a slew of your questions from the Facebook fan page.


011: ANTHONY JESELNIK…THE HINES WARD OF COMEDY?

Anthony Jeselnik is one of the most brilliant comics on the scene today.  His slicing sarcasm and cocky delivery barely mask his delight at hearing laughs and groans from the audience.  His facial expression implies that he knows a secret that we don’t, and if you’re not smart enough to figure it out, then that’s on you.  He also happens to be a hardcore Hines Ward fan, having grown up in Pittsburgh.  His edgy, fearless comedy is akin to “going over the middle” in the entertainment world.  We chat about growing up a Steelers fan, how long it takes him to develop a new act (You won’t believe it…), what it’s like to really bomb on stage, and the mindset Anthony adopts with his comedy career.  (Hint:  He hustles, and outworks everyone)

Check out Anthony’s #1 Comedy Special on Netflix, “Thoughts & Prayers”.


009: HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEATH!!!

Heeeeeeeeeeeeath.

For 11 seasons, Heath Miller ran over the middle, said almost nothing, and moved the chains for the Pittsburgh Steelers.  His sudden retirement at the age of 33 caught Steelers Nation, and the rest of NFL Fandom by huge surprise. We here at the HWS were the first interview he did, post-retirement, and we’re happy to share it with you.


008: HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY HINES!

Hines and Michael chat about how he spent his 40th birthday, how to have a winners/positive mindset, even though things aren’t going that well in your life, how to “compare up”, show gratitude, and keep a smile on your face.  Then they chat about some current football news, including the departure of Mike Ditka, retirement of Calvin Rodgers, and Antonio Brown on DWTS.  Finally, they wrap up with a few of your questions!

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007: JOE MANGANIELLO (TRUE BLOOD, MAGIC MIKE, PEE WEE’S BIG HOLIDAY) IS A TRUE STEELERS FAN

Joe Manganiello (True Blood, Magic Mike, Pee Wee’s Big Holiday)  stops by to talk growing up in Pittsburgh, being a young athlete, what he thought was his big break, and what his life is like being married to Sofia Vergara.

Joe Manganiello is an American actor. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Susan (Brachanow) and Charles John Manganiello, and has a younger brother, Nicholas. His father is of Italian descent and his mother has German/Austrian/Croatian and Armenian ancestry. Joe was raised in Mount Lebanon and attended Mount Lebanon high school. During school, he was good at sports and was captain of the football, basketball and volleyball teams. He went on to play varsity level in all three. It was during school that he enjoyed making films with his friends and, as a result, became interested in acting. He went on to study acting at Carnegie Mellon, after which he moved to Los Angeles. He landed a great first job as ‘Flash Thompson’ in Spider-Man in 2002.  He would follow that up with the Spider Man sequels, and eventually landed a starring role as Alcide Herveaux on the hit HBO show “True Blood”, and most recently starred in Magic Mike.  He has a new movie, Pee Wee’s Big Holiday, launching on Netflix on March 18.