For the past few years, the flair for the dramatic that Johnny Football, Kenny Trill and the rest of the Texas A&M Aggies possess have made them one of the most popular college football teams.

But Saturday's loss to Ole Miss proved one inevitable fact that fans in College Station don't want to admitthis team isn't built to be a legitimate contender for an SEC title.

This year, Kenny Hill was the darling of college footballanother young quarterback taking the wild and unpredictable college football landscape by storm.

Before Hill was the flashier, far more controversial Johnny Manziel. A Heisman winner as a freshman, the guy that flashed money signs anytime the ball bounced his way defined the new world order of Saturdays.

But he didn't leave Texas A&Msomething he once tweeted that he couldn't wait to doas an SEC champion. Nor did the Aggiesgunslinger ever take the 12th Man to the promised land of a BCS bowl.

This season, Hill, the heir to Manziel's throne, had the Aggies looking like early season playoff contenders after a Week 1 throttling of South Carolina. Plenty of analysts were pegging Hill as the Heisman favorite, and to his own credit, he had earned that distinction.

However, the same bug that always seems to bite Kevin Sumlin teams bit hard over the last two weeks.

After winning their first four games by an average of 43.5 points, the Aggies were pushed to the limit two weeks ago against Arkansas, winning 35-28 in overtime.

Then, the state of Mississippi proved over the last two weeks that they are the kings of college football in 2014, not Texas or Alabama. The only constant between both Ole Miss and Mississippi State these past two weeks?

Wins over the Aggies.

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GREENCASTLE >> Nearly a year ago fire destroyed Joseph Rutledge's mobile home, but his German Shepard Bella saved his life by waking him in time for them to get out.

Now, just over a week after his son's 12th birthday, Rutledge is doing everything he can to make sure they have a new home before winter.

"I'd like to give him (a home) for Christmas and his birthday, I want to say, 'here's the house, we're all done,'" Rutledge said.

At 6:15 a.m. on Nov. 11, 2013, Bella woke Rutledge by barking incessantly in his ear. It was unusual for her to act that way, and when he realized smoke was filling his home, he understood.

He grabbed some pants, went outside with Bella, and called 911. Once outside, he realized his home was billowing smoke, and after a few hours of firefighting and containment, his mobile home was destroyed.

Rutledge said getting his new home together has been an incredibly long process, that was greatly hindered by extreme cold of last winter's Polar Vortex. Once he was finally able to get his burned mobile home hauled off his lot on Warm Spring Road, he bought a broken down mobile home at an auction held by his mobile home park.

The home needed new plumbing, new electric wiring, flooring and skirting for the trailer. So far, Rutledge has been able to finish the new plumbing. But due to financial and time restrictions, he has struggled to finish the rest or the work that would make the place "livable."

Rutledge's mother, Patty Rutledge, decided to find a way to help. She has already provided a temporary home for him, Bella and hi son Joey, but she wanted to find a way to raise awareness again.

"I reached out to people personally," Patty Rutledge said. "They had heard about Joe's fire, and I told them that he was trying to get his place together... They have been really coming together to help out as much as possible."

She didn't just do a simple call, but rather decided to knock on the doors of local businesses that might be able to help out her son. A few follow up calls later, and she was able to confirm at least two businesses that were willing to help her son, all without his knowledge.

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Home security with high-tech security locks

Yale is taking a step further in home security by going digital with high-tech security locks. The digital locks come with a range of features, including an alarm and an additional security beyond pin codes. These digital locks are aimed for corporate offices.

The Yale YDR3110 and the YDG313 has two access solutions: The pin code and an RF card key. The former has an invisible keypad, which reveals itself only when the user touched the screen with their palm, while the latter has a Magic Mirror, which reveals the keys upon touching them. They both have a fire alarm, which detects smoke and temperature reaching 60 degrees Celsius.

YDG313

The first image on the right is the YDR3110s indoor side, it shows spinning bolts, which makes it difficult to saw them off. The YDG313 has a visitor code, which works once after use. This means if the user is expecting someone, they could set up the visitor code, which the guest will use to gain entry. This digital lock is designed for frameless glass doors.

The YDR4110 sets itself apart by having the one-touch Fingerprint verification swifter access.

While all that was mentioned so far had been leaning more toward the corporate side, the YDM3212 was designed for home use. From inside the home, the door can be unlocked any time, however, from outside, a pin code is required before it unlocks. The first image below shows the proximity card being used to unlock the YDM3212.

Each of the digital locks needs four alkaline batteries, which is believed would last eight to twelve months. Each of these devices has a panel underneath, where a 9-volt battery can fit. This is for instances where batteries have ran out while the user is outside.

As technology move forward, the sophistication of gadgets lessens on your side, making it harder for any intruder to break in.

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Rural, idyllic Silver Lake may not seem like fertile turf for selling security and alarm systems, but for Chris Sturm, having a home alarm is all about peace of mind.

Your neighbors are close but not overly close, so its nice to have the extra protection, Sturm said on Friday. After using another company for 25 years, Sturm said she was tired of having an outdated system so switched to Universal Security and Alarm Inc., to bring her home system up to date.

Sturm is just one of the 200 customers Universal Security has signed on since opening its doors in April. The Longview company offers residential and commercial alarm systems, medical alert buttons and fire monitors to customers in Washington, Oregon and California.

Prior to starting Universal, owner Aaron Wenner worked for another alarm systems company for over three years while running a side business with his wife Lacey. They were partners in Great Vapes, which offered supplies for users of vaporizers and e-cigarettes. Great Vapes, located in Longview, never gained traction in the area, and Wenner is in the process of selling off all of Great Vapes inventory. University Security operates out of the same address at 1429 15th Avenue.

Wenner was looking for a fresh start. Seeing the profitability of the alarm industry, and noticing areas where he thought his employer could improve, Wenner decided to break off and form his own company.

Wenner acts as a dealer working under the umbrella of the Monitronics Security System, a Dallas-based company and one of ADTs major competitors. After signing on customers and installing the hardware, Universal sells the contracts to Monitronics, which then offers 24-hour monitoring. Local police or fire officials are alerted if the alarms are activated.

Unlike old-school alarm systems, which operate off of a telephone line, Universals systems are completely wireless, using cell towers and WiFi to monitor spaces. These wireless systems are more secure, according to Wenner, since anyone can easily find an Internet video detailing how to disable a landline alarm system by cutting the telephone wire outside the building.

Wireless operation also means the system can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app. Customers can close garage doors, turn on lights and access remote video from their home security cameras using the app. Thats important for Sturm, who said she spends a lot of time away from her home travelling since retiring in 2013.

I can pull it up on smartphone and turn on lights and turn on the heat, I can do different things that I couldnt do (with the other system), she said. Sturm added that she and her husband Gene have referred several clients to the service.

Wenner depends on that word-of-mouth marketing, along with door-to-door salesmen, to bring in new customers. Big clients include Grocery Outlet stores in Vancouver and Tacoma, as well Les Schwab in Vancouver. Wenner is counting on his competitive pricing and high-tech equipment to continue to expand his customer base.

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NEW ORLEANS, La. (PRWEB) October 12, 2014

EasyTurf is scheduled to showcase their industry leading, environmentally friendly synthetic turf at the Greenbuild International Expo Oct. 22, 23 In New Orleans.

EasyTurf will unveil a booth that showcases the intricate energy saving and water conscious systems associated with their fastest growing artificial grass applications, pet, rooftop, playground and commercial landscapes. The EasyTurf artificial grass system can be largely engineered with recycled products, adding to the environmentally friendly nature of synthetic turf.

EasyTurf has been an innovator of synthetic grass landscaping and has taken a leading role in educating consumers of our many benefits, said Dave Hartman, EasyTurf President. Were excited to join the Greenbuild community of professionals and present the diversity of EasyTurf and our ability to improve homes, businesses, and ultimately, quality of life, while at the same time, conserving our natural resources.

Stop by the booth to learn how artificial grass fits into green roof design. When natural grass is a part of landscape irrigation costs, 60% of those costs go to watering sod - not only is the water conserved [when artificial grass is installed] but so is the energy that would be used to get that 60% of irrigation from point a to point b, said Jackie Luper, EasyTurf Vice President, Marketing. Because of the UV protection, artificial grass extends the life of existing roof membranes by up to 20 years artificial grass in rooftop applications has also been shown to help insulate buildings keeping cold air in and hot air out in hot weather, and hot air in and cold air out in cold weather.

Advancements in synthetic turf technology have increased the list of applications available to consumers. Lawns and putting greens are now just a fraction of EasyTurf's installations. The green roof industry has been growing aggressively since 2009, up about 115 percent thanks to companies and organizations like Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC), Cities Alive, EasyTurf, and the more than 425 accredited Green Roof Professionals (GRPs) in the market. EasyTurf is one of the most effective water conservation products available to green building industry professionals. EasyTurf is 100 percent recyclable, reduces carbon emissions, utilizes waste and preserves precious water resources.

EasyTurfs superior synthetic grass products are matched by a dedication to exceptional craftsmanship and customer service, Hartman said. Our commitment to excellence continues to attract homeowners and commercial businesses searching for functional, aesthetic improvements.

World renowned dog whisperer, Cesar Millan recently introduced EasyTurf artificial grass as his turf-of-choice for pet owners. Millan says drainage was critical in his decision to partner with EasyTurf on the 10,000 sq. ft. installation of artificial grass at his Dog Psychology Center in Santa Clarita, Calif.

We have a lot of land to cover, so its important to me that our landscaping is easy to care for, safe for our pack and has proper drainage, said Millan. Not only does Easy Turf look just like natural grass, it helps to eliminate common lawn problems associated with pets like brown spots from urine, tracked in mud, grass clippings and it can even deter your dog from digging holes.

EasyTurf, the landscape division of FieldTurf, plays an important role in environmentally friendly lawns, recreational fields, playgrounds and energy conservation plans for communities throughout North America. More than 30,000 attendees and 900 exhibiters from across the U.S. and around the world are expected to gather at the Morial Convention Center. For more information, visithttp://www.greenbuildexpo.com.

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The seven-year-old won a handicap hurdle at the same meeting last year before adding another Cheltenham success the following month and eventually finished second to Don Poli in the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle at the Festival itself.

Thomas Crapper is now due to switch to the bigger obstacles with trainer Robin Dickin looking forward to a return to the gelding's favourite track.

He said: ``Thomas Crapper has done fabulously over the summer and the time has come to go over fences with him. He was actually ready to go chasing last year and we thought that the icing on the cake would be to give him a run over hurdles first.

``He had already schooled around Towcester this time last year and we thought that we would have a nice day out at Cheltenham at the start of last season but he won, so we decided to stick to hurdles.

``It was a shame that we came up against Don Poli at The Festival but there's only one thing you can say about coming second - it is better than finishing third!

``He needs plenty of pace in his races and I am looking forward to going chasing with him because he can be ridden a lot handier. He was always a bit free over hurdles, which meant we had to drop him out early, but he won't be ridden the same over fences.

``We have always regarded him as a chaser - he is a big, fine horse and a very good jumper.''

Thomas Crapper is one of 11 entries for the 20,000 heat with Evan Williams' talented hurdler Court Minstrel, who made a winning start to his chasing career at Newton Abbot at the end of September, and Solar Impulse from Paul Nicholls' yard also in the mix.

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