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Each week, Planetary Radio visits with a scientist, engineer, project manager, astronaut, advocate or writer who provides a unique and exciting perspective on the exploration of our solar system and beyond. We also showcase regular features that raise your space IQ while they put a smile on your face. Host Mat Kaplan is joined by Planetary Society colleagues Bill Nye the Science Guy, Bruce Betts, and Emily Lakdawalla. We hit the road now and then to produce a Planetary Radio Live show in front of an audience. Drop us a line or enter the weekly space trivia contest at email@example.com.
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Emily Lakdawalla At Her Favorite Conference While Alan Stern Stirs Up the Solar System
03/25/2014 | 28:50
- Emily Lakdawalla, Senior Editor and Planetary Evangelist, The Planetary Society
- Alan Stern, New Horizons Principal Investigator, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Emily shares highlights from last week's Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, and Alan Stern provides updates on the Rosetta comet mission and his New Horizons probe that is nearing Pluto, and addresses the controversy around Uwingu's Name a Martian Crater project.
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- Neal Brown, Former Director, Poker Flat Research Range
Join Mat Kaplan and other Aurora "virgins" as they seek the Northern Lights in Fairbanks, Alaska, and meet retired rocketeer and Director of the Poker Flat Research Range, Neal Brown
Exploring Black Holes and Supernovae With NuSTAR
03/11/2014 | 35:00
- Fiona Harrison, Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Caltech
Principal Investigator Fiona Harrison provides an X-ray tour of some of the universe's most fascinating objects, Casey Dreier has analysis of NASA's 2015 budget plans, and Bill Nye sees the inherent optimism of science in the verification of another 715 exoplanets.
A Planetary Radio Special Feature: NASA Unveils Its Proposed FY2015 Budget
03/05/2014 | 35:47
- Casey Dreier, Director of Space Policy, The Planetary Society
NASA unveiled its 2015 budget plans in a March 4 media briefing. Minutes later, Planetary Radio host Mat Kaplan got an enlightening and engaging analysis from Planetary Society Director of Advocacy Casey Dreier. You'll hear about the winners, the losers, and the uncertain futures of many NASA initiatives and missions.
Verified: More Than 700 New Worlds
03/04/2014 | 28:50
- Jason Rowe, Research Scientist, SETI Institute
SETI Institute researcher and member of the Kepler team Jason Rowe helps us dig into the latest big announcement about hundreds of planets in solar systems like our own.
Talking with JPL's Blaine Baggett and Ed Stone About "The Stuff of Dreams"
02/25/2014 | 33:40
- Ed Stone, Voyager Interstellar Mission Chief Scientist, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- Blaine Baggett, Director of the Office of Communication and Education, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
JPL's Blaine Baggett and former JPL director Ed Stone talk "The Stuff of Dreams," a documentary about an era in planetary exploration that was both exhilarating and exasperating. Emily Lakdawalla explains why Curiosity has joined the fraternity of backward driving rovers on Mars, and Bill Nye considers the not-too-distant future when airliners and spaceliners will share the sky.
Getting Humans to Mars Without Breaking the Bank
02/18/2014 | 28:50
- Harley Thronson, Senior Scientist, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
NASA scientist Harley Thronson tells us about a new initiative that is figuring out how we will get men and women to the red planet at a reasonable price. You can read their initial report. Emily Lakdawalla reports on Curiosity's passage over dunes that made engineers nervous. Bill Nye reveals NASA's plans for a lunar rover that may launch in 2018. Mat Kaplan joins Bruce Betts in a TV studio to record this week's What's Up segment. You can watch!
Surprising Budget News for Planetary Exploration
02/11/2014 | 28:50
- Casey Dreier, Director of Space Policy, The Planetary Society
- Bill Adkins, President, Adkins Strategies
Good news, for a change! Congress decided to provide $127 million more for planetary science than was requested by the President. Bill Adkins of Adkins Strategies in Washington and the Society's Director of Advocacy, Casey Dreier say a battle has been won, but the war for science continues. Emily Lakdawalla helps us understand how an eye in the Martian sky helps track Curiosity on the surface. Bill Nye addresses the mastodon in the room, and there's a new and cool prize for the winner of the What's Up space trivia contest.
Back to Planetary Radio Live With the Mars Rovers
02/04/2014 | 38:52
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- John Grotzinger, Curiosity Project Scientist, California Institute of Technology
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- Rob Manning, Chief Engineer, Mars Exploration Directorate, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Our celebration of the Mars rovers continues from Southern California Public Radio's Crawford Family Forum, this week featuring planetary scientist and author Jim Bell, Curiosity Project Scientist John Grotzinger, JPL Mars Engineering Manager Rob Manning and Planetary Society CEO Bill Nye. Emily takes us to Curiosity's latest find on the red planet, and Bruce Betts joins Mat to gaze at the night sky and give away ISS-Above, the little device that tells you when the International Space Station is overhead.
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The Rhine River: The source of the river, Tomasee lake, in Grisons, Switzerland.
The Elbe River: Rugged cliffs and sandstone formations, flecked with baroque cities and wine villages.
The Elbe River: The fortress Königstein in Saxony.
The Volga River: Multicolored, onion-dome cathedrals (like this temple in the city of Uglich) and ornate palaces fit for a czar.
The Volga River: A flooded bell tower in Kalyazin, Russia.
The Dnieper River: Tranquil Ukrainian countryside, dotted with birch and pine forests, that gives way to the elegant gold domes of Kiev (above).
The Dnieper River: Kiev, the capital city of Ukraine.
The Danube River: Stretching from the BlackForest to the Black Sea, it's the grande dame of rivers, seen here at the Iron Gates gorge between Romania and Serbia.
The Danube River: The Chain Bridge in the Hungarian capital of Budapest.
The Rhone River: Food lovers' territory, through the wine regions of Burgundy, the lavender fields of Provence, and the culinary capital of Lyon.
The Rhone River: Lavender fields and vineyards in France's Rhone-Alpes region.
The Douro River: The terraced vineyards of the world's oldest demarcated wine country (above), where Portugal's sweet, sticky port is made.
The Douro River: Port wine vineyards in Portugal's Douro region.
The Seine River: The City of Light (above, as viewed from the Eiffel Tower) and the serene Normandy landscapes that inspired Monet.
The Seine River: The riverside town of Samois-sur-Seine, France.
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- Pseudo Operations and Counterinsurgency: Lessons from Other Countries. Authored by Dr. Lawrence E. Cline.
- The author argues that pseudo operations in which specially trained government troops--preferably supported by guerrilla defectors--infiltrate guerrilla groups have been very effective in previous operations. If used with care, such operations can be useful in future counterinsurgency campaigns.


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Long journey by bus from dindigul to tuticorin is made effortless by redBus, one of the eminent bus ticketing platform fulfilling most of the travel requirements. Numerous operators run their buses in this route creating ample amount of convenience for many people in India. Secured online ticket reservation process and easy booking techniques help every traveler to undergo smooth booking.
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A small settlement in Tamil Nadu and the headquarters of the Dindigul district is the town of Dindigul. Carrying the history of years of reign by different emperors and kings of different dynasties, the town is a treasure of old heritage and historical monuments, and the most important among them is the rock fort.
Thoothukudi popularly known as Tuticorin is a city and a port that has industrialized in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The Coromandel Coast is the neighboring coast to this beautiful port city. The place is famous for its variety of Fishery Colleges. The Marine academy of the regions is quite popular. It has been recorded as one of India's fastest growing ports. The city is also known as by the name of Pearl City. And the name very much tells the major attraction of the city. The city is famous for its natural pearls in the water bodies.


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Nature's Variety Instinct Grain-Free Venison Formula Canned Cat Food
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Nature's Variety Instinct is formulated like your cat's ancestral diet – high in protein and free of grain and gluten. Each recipe is thoughtfully balanced with wholesome foods your pet would eat in nature, like real meat or poultry and healthy vegetables and fruits. In addition to providing great tasting, quality nutrition, Instinct Canned Cat Food can be rotated with other Instinct grain-free diets to give your cat variety at the food bowl. Feed ancestrally – give pets the nourishment and energy to achieve a healthy, happy life.
Key Benefits
- Made with 95% meat protein and liver to mirror your cat's ancestral diet
- Contains 5% vegetables for wholesome ingredients that are a natural source of vitamins and minerals
- Includes healthy Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids for a soft and shiny coat
- Grain-free and gluten free for complete and balanced nutrition even cats with food sensitivities can enjoy
- Free from artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, corn, soy and potato
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- Venison, Pork Liver, Water, Ground Flaxseed, Montmorillonite Clay, Peas, Carrots, Lecithin, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Dried Kelp, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide), Artichokes, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Tomato, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Parsley.
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Instinct is thoughtfully crafted to match your pet's instinctive diet with high protein levels and no grains or gluten. Each blend contains nutrient-dense, highly digestible ingredients like real meat or poultry plus fruits and vegetables for a pure, biologically appropriate diet. Dry formulas feature a freeze-dried raw coating to help your cat thrive.
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Nature's Variety Instinct believes that everything we feed our pets should be real, whole, pure and as close to its natural state as possible. They are on a mission to transform the lives of pets and make it possible for more people to feed their own pets the pure, real nutrition that only comes from raw.
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Instinct is on a mission to transform the lives of pets through the pure, real nutrition of raw. Their belief in the power of raw inspires every food they make. Instinct has carefully crafted their foods to provide easy ways to incorporate raw into your pet's diet.
Real Food for Real Nutrition
Instinct believes protein should primarily come from pure animal sources. Animal protein provides all the essential amino acids, which vegetable protein alone can't provide.
Instinct never uses fillers like grain, gluten, corn, wheat and soy, because they think every ingredient should have a specific nutritional and functional purpose.
Real meats, whole fruits and vegetables and turmeric are a few of the ingredients Instinct uses to provide naturally derived nutrients and enzymes for overall wellness.
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Every Instinct recipe shows the careful, deliberate approach they take in crafting their food. They use only real ingredients, and you'll never find artificial colors, flavors or preservatives or fillers like corn, wheat or soy.
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An all-natural hypoallergenic starch that is highly digestible, grain-free and gluten-free.
Helps maintain the proper balance of acid and alkaline throughout the body.
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Nature's Variety is an independent pet food company based in St. Louis, Missouri with manufacturing operations in Lincoln, Nebraska. They believe the best nutrition comes from healthy, natural ingredients. Nature's Variety makes a variety of premium, wholesome, natural foods to keep pets healthy and happy. The company produces pet food through two brands - Instinct, the leader in raw pet food; and Prairie, a balanced holistic line of food.
Instinct is sharing the pure, real nutrition of raw by providing over one million meals annually to the dogs and cats in all Best Friends Adoption Centers nationwide. This includes their sanctuary in Kanab, UT as well as shelters in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City and New York. Together, Instinct and Best Friends Animal Society can transform - and save - the lives of pets.


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A Passion For Masala- a Collection of Indian Recipes.
September 30, 2010
Ive got a passion- An intense passion for Indian Food. Not just the food but the culture as a whole- The Colors, The Music, the Dancing, the Clothing. If you ever pass a blonde chick blasting Top Bollywood hits in a little black Jetta- most likely ..that was me- in my own happy little world. Indian Culture makes me feel alive in every sense. So.. as you can imagine cooking indian is always an exciting venture in my house- I'm lucky to be married to a man that savors the flavors just as much as I do.
So Going Gluten And Dairy free naturally meant giving up the weekly trips to our favorite Indian Restaurant. Which meant I needed to get busy re-creating our favorite dishes- I couldn't possibly go without Chicken Makhani!
I am proud to share the First Dairy Free Version of Chicken Makhani and a few of our other favorites. Stay tuned as my Masala Love affair continues! (many recipes to come)
- Chicken Makhani (Dairy /Egg/Soy/Gluten/Corn/Rice Free)
- Chana Masala (Gluten/Dairy/Soy/Egg/Corn/Rice Free and Vegan)
- Curried Carrot and Squash Lentil Soup (Gluten/Dairy/Corn/Soy/Egg/Rice Free and Vegan)
- Indian Potato Stuffed Petis (cakes) (Gluten/Dairy/Corn/Soy Free)
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GDB XXXVI: Blues on the Winter Solstice
Jason Gregor
December 21 2009 12:27PM
I wonder what Steve Tambellini would like for Christmas... Wins? Consistency? A healthy team? Another forward in double digits in goals?
The big question for Tambellini is will he want wins, or sacrifice that and take player development at this point; because right now it doesn't look like he'll be able to have both this season.
The Oilers find themselves 15th in the west this morning, seven points out of the playoffs. It's stunning how quickly things can change in Oilerville in the span of a week. After five straight road wins the Oilers were back in the playoff hunt, three points out with a four-game home stand on the horizon, but three consecutive losses have them closer to Taylor Hall than Lord Stanley.
They lost to LA, Nashville and Washington — all top-seven teams. So it's not like they're losing to dogs, but it also shows that this team isn't ready for prime time.
The biggest challenge that Tambellini, Quinn and company face is trying to separate which of these young players will continue to develop and which ones don't have the ability to elevate their game to the next level.
The players in the dressing room still feel they can win and get to the playoffs, so don't expect them to roll over and play dead. But from my stand point, this team is a few players away from being a contender. I don't expect the team to lose on purpose, because players aren't wired that way, but within a month the landscape should be very clear in what direction Tambellini should go.
Do you remember the first time?
Quinn has elected to give Devan Dubnyk his first NHL start tonight. According to Quinn, he had this game penciled in as a Dubnyk's a few weeks ago, but didn't tell him until this morning.
Dubnyk was obviously excited, but he joked about the pressure of the first NHL start compared to his first NHL game when he came off the bench in Vancouver.
"You always have time to be nervous. The difference about today is that I have all day to think about it, rather than getting nervous when I put on my mask in Vancouver. Trust me; the nerves will be there either way."
Dubnyk won't be the only change tonight. JF Jacques has recovered from the flu and is ready to go and Quinn wants to play him, but he liked Jason Strudwick's game on Saturday and hinted that 43 might not be the guy coming out.
He likes the intangibles that Strudwick brings. He talked about his mental toughness, his strength and you got the feeling that Quinn wants guys he knows will compete every play regardless of their ability.
Line shuffle
Quinn also juggled his lines this morning, which shouldn't surprise anyone considering they've lost three in a row.
Penner — Horcoff — Nilsson
Cogliano — Gagner — Stone
Moreau — Potulny — Brule
Jacques — Stortini — O'Sullivan
This is how they looked at practice, but they could change depending on who Quinn sits out tonight.
Considering the players still feel they can make the playoffs, tonight is a must-win. The Blues are one point ahead of the Oilers, but the Oilers have owned them, winning eight straight.
The Blues don't have a player with more than 22 points (Brad Boyes), but they have eight players with 18 or more points.
David Backes is hot all of a sudden, with five goals and seven points in his last five games. He had four goals in the first 29 games. The Blues spread out their scoring and David Perron and TJ Oshie each have 18 points playing on the third line.
Thorn, I hear yeah, but I'm one step ahead of you allready. After I calculated that I'm spending nearly $300 a game (and that NOT on booze lol) that I simply can't afford it.
I'll let someone else go out and enjoy themselves (or put themselves deeper into depression) I simply can't afford to drop 1500-2000 a season on this team anymore.
December 23 2009, 08:57AM
When you drive 4 franchises into the basement of their leagues (if Oil Kings continue to slide ) then it's obvious to all upper management is inadequate and needs expediant replacement. The teams are a mirror image of those that built those clubs -losers !! The more they tinker the worse things get - replace upper management first and then maybe we will finally be headed in a better direction , and start getting a new direction and philosophy . Until we change upper management we are not going to see positive effective change.


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Boehringer Ingelheim initiates trial of volasertib for acute myeloid leukaemia
Singapore: Boehringer Ingelheim has initiated phase III study (POLO-AML-2) investigating volasertib, a selective and potent polo-like kinase (Plk) inhibitor, in combination with chemotherapy, in patients with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) ineligible for intensive therapy.
Acute leukaemias are rare diseases, with AML being the most deadly acute leukaemia in adults. Professor Klaus Dugi, corporate senior vice president medicine, Boehringer Ingelheim, said that, "Rare diseases are often incorrectly diagnosed and even once they are correctly diagnosed, there is often a lack of viable treatment options."
AML is characterized by the rapid proliferation of abnormal blood precursor cells that accumulate in the bone marrow and interfere with the production of normal blood cells. The primary endpoint of POLO-AML-2 is objective response to the combination treatment compared to the chemotherapy alone. The main secondary endpoint of POLO-AML-2 is overall survival.
The study was initiated following positive results from a phase II study which demonstrated higher rates of objective response and an improvement in event free survival in patients receiving volasertib in combination with chemotherapy versus chemotherapy alone.
"Boehringer Ingelheim is committed to developing innovative medications that improve patients' lives and has put considerable effort into research and development of treatments for orphan diseases," said Professor Dugi.
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To meet its mission the TPC comprises three branches. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) maintains a continuous watch on tropical cyclones from 15 May in the eastern Pacific and 1 June in the Atlantic through November 30. The Center prepares and issues forecasts, watches and warnings within text advisories and graphical products. Although many countries issue their own warnings, they generally base them on direct discussions with, and guidance from, the NHC. During the "off-season", the NHC conducts an extensive outreach and education program, training U.S. emergency managers and representatives from many other countries affected by tropical cyclones.
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There is probably nothing that makes an education at a Holy Cross school more different than any other than the way we approach your life and experiences beyond the classroom. Most students spend anywhere from three to five hours a day in class. The rest of their day is spent in their residence hall, the dining room, the library, the gym, or busy with the work of our many clubs and activities. At the University of Portland, those hours are just as important as the class time and it is during that time that you will build character, empathy, and understanding.
The University of Portland historically has emphasized its dual responsibility for the formation of your intellect and your character. Since its founding in 1901 we have considered life in our residence halls and all University activities outside of its classrooms as fundamental to your total educational experience.
This has been the Holy Cross approach since the Congregation was founded by Blessed Basil Moreau in France 175 years ago. For Fr. Moreau, learning was intimately connected to character, and he wrote passionately that "The mind will not be educated at the expense of the heart." In the middle of the 19th century, just as at the University of Portland today, experiences outside the classroom give meaning and purpose to classroom work.
This tradition of the personal formation of students finds expression on our campus in the way we shape your experiences outside the classroom as rigorously and as thoughtfully as those in the classroom, in our commitment to the development of your habits of the heart as well as habits of mind. And it finds expression through the powerful example of our faculty and staff who serve as models of the integration of learning and character, of faith and scholarship, of academic life and community life.
The people who work with you outside the classroom are the people you will find in the pages that follow. They are people who work in places like the Office of Residence Life, the Health Center, the Moreau Center, and the Student Activities Office. We have excellent staff and extensive programs and services, all of which will help make your time at the University a truly unequaled educational experience.
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Mike Konos Monk Strap Slip-On
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Put on the Mike Konos leather monk strap slip-on and you'll never want to take them off. This trendy style still keeps its classic silhouette, but adds a modern update by using centerseam stitching on the toe and a monk strap buckle closure for added detail.
- Fine Italian leather upper
- Adjustable monk strap buckle closure
- Tapered round split toe
- Luxurious leather lining
- Comfort cushioned leather insole
- Leather sole with synthetic heel and pod traction
- Made in Italy
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quality and comfort from Italy
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ATLANTA -- Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke didn't know one another until this year and — even with their pedigrees — can't recall if they had ever spoken.
Their personalities, after all, are as different as the states from which they hail, the suburban Texas kid who exudes diplomacy and exercises restraint, and the Florida guy speaking without filter, no matter who it might offend.
DODGERS: Puig's wild ride hits October
After one season together, they are something entirely different, eliciting a comparison that for some Los Angeles Dodgers fans might border on sacrilege: the club's greatest 1-2 pitching punch since Hall of Famers Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale.
Some wonder if we're selling them short.
"It's crazy what they're doing," Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis says. "I remember we're playing the (Cincinnati) Reds this year, and Kershaw comes out of the game. The umpire, Jim Wolf, says, 'OK, who you got now?'
"I tell him, 'Oh, that's Drysdale.'
"Joey Votto steps into the box and says, 'I'll take Drysdale. I already faced Koufax today. It can't get any worse, can it?'"
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That's debatable.
The Atlanta Braves' postseason livelihood depends on winning three games against the Dodgers in their National League Division Series, which begins tonight (8:37 ET, TBS).
Kershaw, tonight's starter, and Greinke are lined up to start three of a possible five games in the series, an alignment that imperils Atlanta's chances.
Kershaw and Greinke have not had back-to-back losing decisions to the same team all season. Not since May 21-26 have they lost consecutive starts.
"It's not fair, is it?" asks Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, laughing. "When you have Kersh and Greinke at the top of your rotation, you're basically talking about two of the best five pitchers in all of baseball."
It sparks memories of Koufax and Drysdale leading the Dodgers to three World Series appearances in four years (1963-1966); this team thinks it can make a similar run.
Kershaw, who has won one Cy Young Award, needs to clear space for another. He struck out a league-best 232 batters, and had the fourth-lowest ERA, 1.83, by an NL left-hander during the live-ball era.
Greinke pitched better than Kershaw down the stretch, losing one game over the final 3 1/2 months to finish 15-4.
Such dominance comes in decidedly different packages.
Sharp contrasts
Both married their high school sweethearts, but the differences end there. Kershaw relishes the chance to travel, makes annual missionary trips to Africa with his wife and turns intensely reclusive on game days, shunning even team owner Magic Johnson to focus on his task.
Greinke detests the L.A. traffic almost as much as he does small talk, yet turns chatty on the bench when he pitches, setting him apart from almost every other pitcher.
One other differentiator: their contracts. Greinke is guaranteed $147 million over six years; Kershaw — eligible for free agency after 2014 — nothing beyond the $11 million he'll make this season. Yet, Kershaw's dominance ensures he'll be in position to make Greinke's deal look like bus fare, his next pact likely exceeding $220 million.
"They're so different," Ellis says, "but they're so competitive, too. I think they've been great for each other, seeing the other guy go out there and performing so well, and then trying to raise their own game."
They're not flawless, notes teammate Jerry Hairston Jr. Both are terrible at fantasy football. Hairston calls their drafts "pretty hideous," surprising, he says, because "Zack thinks he knows everything. I'm shocked he wasn't more prepared."
Greinke, of course, defends himself. It's early in the fantasy season. There's time to straighten out his team, though no one appears willing to listen to his endless trade proposals.
And don't get him started on playing would-be baseball general manager. You want his opinion? You better be prepared for answers.
"He doesn't pull any punches," Hairston says. "Don't ask him anything unless you're ready for the truth."
Brace for the truth
Just ask Ellis.
"We're sitting on the bench in San Diego," Ellis says, "and I ask him, 'What would you do to make this team better?' He says, 'Let me get back to you.' That's the one thing about Zack. He won't give you an answer right away. He'll go do research.
"He comes back an hour and a half later and says, 'I thought about what you said to make the team better. The first thing I'd do is trade you and sign (Braves impending free agent Brian) McCann this winter.'"
No laughter.
"'You're the one position on this team that we can upgrade,'" Ellis continues, recounting what Greinke told him. "'You're a good player. You'll catch on somewhere for sure. We can probably get a nice Double-A starting pitching prospect for you.'"
Ellis' response?
"I don't know what to say," he says, "so I just came back with, 'I'd trade you, too.'
"But he is as refreshing a teammate as I've ever played with. He makes me think about the game differently."
Greinke will look at scouting reports and muse about potentially failing against an inferior player. .
"He has very unabashed thoughts about players in the league," Ellis says. "I won't say names, but he'll talk about somebody and will say, 'If this guy gets a hit off me, I should retire.'
"Of course, the smart aleck in me, I'm kind of rooting for that guy in the box. I want to make him eat crow.
"It's great to have that personality. In this game, you tend to get a little PC, very cliché-oriented with answers. Zack is definitely not that guy."
Greinke insists there are times he'll offer compliments when asked for assessments.
"I'll say positive stuff," Greinke says, "but people don't ask me about themselves too often anymore. Maybe they don't want to know."
Kershaw laughs, knowing Greinke's reputation as an introvert before his arrival, wondering who delivered that lousy scouting report. They have shot baskets together, challenged each another in hitting and talked plenty of football.
"I didn't have any preconceived notions what he'd be like," Kershaw says, "but he's exceeded my expectations. He gets along with everybody. I really enjoy him. I'm not going to toot his horn too much, but he's a pretty smart guy."
Greinke, whose battle with social anxiety has been well-documented, will tell you that he's enjoyed Kershaw's company, too, along with, for the most part, the SoCal lifestyle.
"The traffic is pretty annoying," Greinke says. "It's not just that, but traveling to places and having the family come all of the way from Florida. But if that's the No. 1 complaint, that's not too bad."
There have been absolutely no complaints about Greinke, least of all from Kershaw, and no one will dare question his toughness.
Greinke was the one who hit San Diego Padres outfielder Carlos Quentin with a pitch on April 11 at Petco Park in San Diego. Quentin, 6-2, 240 pounds, charged the mound. Greinke, giving up 45 pounds, never moved. He stood his ground and lowered his left shoulder.
And broke his collarbone.
"I don't think it was right. It's unfortunate it happened," Kershaw says. "Zack said he wasn't trying to hit him, but didn't back down, either. It sucked he missed so much time but definitely showed his character."
Even more impressive, Kershaw says, was that Greinke missed only a month and was back in the rotation after one five-inning rehab start.
"That's something not a lot of guys would agree to do," Kershaw says. "He was basically pitching spring training games during the regular season, knowing you don't have your best stuff or your arm strength, and still going out there and competing. That showed me a lot."
Greinke said he never discussed the incident with his teammates but wanted to get back on the mound as soon as possible, almost out of guilt.
"It's like you were letting people down, because it's something you could control," Greinke says. "I let people down for a stupid reason.
"It was disappointing."
Now, of course, all is forgotten.
The Dodgers, who two years ago were in bankruptcy court, are favored to win the NL pennant, perhaps even their first World Series since 1988, Kershaw's birth year.
"I don't think about 1988," Kershaw says, "but we hear it every day from somewhere or another. … It would be nice to stop hearing about it, and we can start our own history."


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