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Another great day…
Another day in the D.R. and another great victory for the big league club. Maybe we should stay down here until the team loses a game! Unfortunately, that's not going to happen, as we're returning to the States this morning and then flying back with the team to Denver, but it's been an unbelievably productive trip for each of us in our various area of responsibility.
Yesterday morning there was an intrasquad game and beforehand, Ned Colletti spoke to all the prospects and coaches here. He gave each of them a t-shirt that had the organization's slogan for the season – Players Win Games, Teams Win Championships. Only this wasn't the English version that was given to all of the players and front office members in Los Angeles. This was a Spanish-language shirt made especially for this group and you could see the significance of the statement setting in with these 16-, 17-, and 18-year old kids at Campo Las Palmas.
After an intrasquad game here, we took five players, all the coaches, and some of the staff to Futuro Vivo, a local school that the Dodgers have supported for many years. We had a 100-pound suitcase of Dodger items (actually, it was 99.8 pounds which was the only way we were allowed to bring it on the plane) to hand out to the 500-plus kids and they were thrilled to get Dodger memorabilia down here. Everything from pencils and notebooks to Furcal bobblehead dolls and team photo calendars. For the school's baseball team, we gave new baseball gloves, t-shirts/uniform tops, and several baseballs…and the love of Dodger baseball was spread again to another huge group of youngsters. Jose Vizcaino spoke to the kids about working hard, staying in school and following their dreams, which are all invaluable lessons coming from a guy who grew up without much money in a town of 1,500 and has become an incredible success in his life, both on and off the field. In getting to know him this week, he's truly a superstar for this organization.
The finale to the trip was a staff dinner hosted by Ned Colletti for the entire Campo Las Palmas staff, from the front office to the coaches. It was at an unbelievable restaurant in Boca Chica that was literally situated over the water on a dock, just before the sun went down. It gave us a chance to get to know our colleagues on a personal level and vice versa and a nice surprise came at the start of the dinner, when Ramon Martinez and Pedro Astacio joined us at the invitation of Vizcaino.
Of course, all throughout the amazing meal, we continued to follow the game on our blackberries and were thrilled to see a victory again in Miami. Here's hoping for a sweep this afternoon and a nice flight back to Denver for the weekend series against Colorado.
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The version of Billingsley that showed up last night is the one we'll need to compete.
Sounds like a very cool trip. And a visit from the great Ramon Martinez!
Dodger Fan Reborn
That's a wonderful story Josh. Keep up the good work spreading all the goodwill…
Go Dodgers. Great team victory last night. That is the bills we all know is there. Who ever really knows about the "mechanical" adjustments honeycutt is always talking about, but if he can keep doing what he did last night the kid is going to win 300 games. YOU HEARD IT HEAR FIRST…. lol
Why in the world do we need Juan Castro. He's 35 years old and we have Dewitt and with Laroche coming back soon, we certainly don't need Castro. We also have Hu in an emergency. Why on earth does the Dodgers want to sign these has been players being dropped from other teams. If other teams are dropping them, that should tell us something, you think. We have enough young talent, we don't need out roster taken up with players that won't help us.
Terrific comback from the boys to finish the month 14-13. And the way the season started, who'd have thought JP would really be sitting on the bench? DeWitt seems for real, and Jones is heading for a 174K season. Ferk's on a pace for 156 runs and 258 hits. But the thing I'm taking away from the first month is the absolute joy the kids have for each other. That's chemistry to build a franchise on. The video of Kemp springing over the dugout rail like he was shot out of a cannon on Loney's game winning single the other day was classic.
Its very simplified, and if the trend continues with JP riding the pine, I may not have to keep track of it anymore, but here's what I have for Pierre taking ABs away from Andre and Kemp:
JP from Kemp – 27PA 23AB 0R 6H 4RBI 4BB .261Avg.
JP from Andre – 7PA 7AB 2R 3H 2RBI 1BB .429Avg.
So JP for Andre did great in the couple games he played, better than anything you could project that Dre might've done himself. Kemp projects like this:
27PA 25AB 4R 8H 5RBI 1BB .320Avg.
Nothing earth-shattering, but definately more productive.
Let's get the sweep today guys!!!
Line up is posted in the DT blog. Pierre's in, Jones out.
Dodger Line-up is posted on DT. Pierre is in, Jones is out.
Not a bad line-up (especially since I thought maybe they would sit Andre for Pierre). Fabulous game last night – hope to take the sweep today. Go Dodger Blue!!!!!!!!
Don't get the logic behind resting three regulars at the same time.
Here we go………..
Ye Gods, Sweeney hitting cleanup…………
Does anyone else see Ned's visit to Jacksonville as a sign that he's bringing up Kershaw soon? He's shut out the opposition in his last two starts over nearly 12 innings, and he only gave up 1 in 6 innings before that. AZ's successful promotion of Max Scherzer may have something to do with it, too.
Well, I'm glad Jones is the one sitting and not one of the young studs, but Sweeney batting cleanup????
I hope this is not one of Grady's "give away games".
I hope Sweeney gives us all a pleasant surprise, but I don't have my hopes up. Let's hope Ferk, Pierre and Kemp, and then Martin, Ethier and DeWitt can provide some good production.
Torre wants him to see a lot of pitches, and I guess he'll do that hitting between Martin and Kemp.
Guess Torre's decided that Burke Badenhop (?) can be had without the likes of Jones, Kent and Loney in the line-up.
Juan doing a good imitation of Jones…
LOL E!!! I can live with Phew playing instead of Jones today. I would not have been very happy if Joe had sat Kemp or Ethier to start him.
Money well spent on CFers!!
Yep, no bang for your buck!! Wouldn't Torri Hunter look sweet in our lineup.
Wouldn't Juan and AJ look good in somebody elses!!!
We're making Badenhop look like Bob Feller…
It's good to have our own announcing team today.
Yea, and he has an ERA of over 7.
jhall, your Cavs lost a tough one last night.
What a pick by Ferk. Better start thinking about resigning him.
FERKY sure can do it.
Hope he can use that right hand to sign that contract.
Yep Eric, they blew it. Had a 5 point lead with about a minute and a half to go.
Agreed on Ferk – and he wants to stay here. This of course will be the time Ned decides that he doesn't want to block Hu or Abreu. Have to remember, we are in Ned's bizarro world…
I think there is a good chance that we see Loaiza start tomorrow in Col instead of Penny. Weather looks pretty bad. Snow in May…hahaha
Kuroda ended any thought of the Ds being no-hitted.
F'ing Phew!!!!
WTF?? They gave him a base hit on that…generous
I'm sure glad we have Pierre!
What a load of crap!!!
That was an error all the way, from totally misreading the ball to letting it pop out of his glove.
Thanks Pierre!!! I would love to see Joe take Pierre out right in the middle of the inning!
Thanks Juan!!
Well this one is on Peanut head right now. Maybe he'll hit a HR to make up for it…………..maybe not
Costs Kuroda a run and about 10 extra pitches. Worthless piece of crap!!
Pierre sure brought back memories of my own playing days.
I can't wait for his explaination.
If not the sun.
Absolutely ridiculous that wasnt an error on pierre. Nowadays, scoreers are way to lax/generous with errors vs. hits to begin with, but i always though the common rule of thumb was that if the ball touches the glove that it is an error. F*ing ridiculous that just becuase he dives it is a base hit. I hope they change that post facto, because that should be an unearned run all the way..
That really pisses me off….
And JP taking one for the team certainly softens the fall…
would somebodey post the score bc i'm at school and all sports sites are blocked except for this one
1-0 FLA, top of the 4th.
You guys are amazing, Pierre misjudges the ball that coming off the bat looked like it was hit better and if you have ever played in the outfield in Florida it is not that easy….For goodness sake lay off the guy….he is doing a good job and his attitude does not seem to be affecting his play….Everytime he makes a mistake you freaking jump on the guy….Grow up!!!
No I do not want him playing everyday but I will root for him as long as he a Dodger….and not ridicule him everytime he happens to make a mistake!!!
Way to go Juan take one for the team and he affecting the young pitcher!!!
(Eat)thier THAT.
brown, I'll try to keep you posted, but I'm also trying to get some work done.
1-1, bottom 4th
Ethier singled in Pierre.
Dodgerboy, it was a pop fly and a routine play that directly resulted in a run. It wasnt a nit picky thing that a lot of people do criticize JP for unnecessarily. It was a routine pop up. If you saw Treanor expression you would know that ball wasnt hard hit.
Brown, score is now 1-1. Ethier with a clutch RBI single, JP scores after effectively erasing his embarrassing outfield play.
Everyone on Fla must have to go to the john….cant get out fast enough. Maybe Kuroda can start tomorrow
Boy…GONZO sure hitting that ATOM ball.
Ewk no disrespect but if you watched the swing it looked like the ball came off the bat better than it did and the batter will always know if he hit it well or not….the florida sky at noon is not easy to see in….it is a very high sky….should it have been caught…absolutely, but to bury the guy because he misjudges the ball is not right…I do not remember people blasting Loney on the Routine grounder that cost us 3 runs 2 days ago…it is part of the game…and I will not always like it but to continually bash the guy is not right!!! Where are all the haters when he gets in back in the game…no positive posts yet that I see!!! HBP, stolen base….tie ball game.
Does anyone hear the drunk Fla fan on the broadcast?
OK..Juan has redeemed himself and made all of us look like idiots..(except dodgerboy55)
All I know is I hope he plays well and gets traded to an AL team, I have him on reserve in my AL fantasy league team….please go to the AL…I need the steals!!!
Way to JP. I'm all for the way our outfield is playing now, if they can get AJ to hitting, then we can have a potent outfield no matter who's playing.
I can hear him occaisionally TBook.. LOL.
Well, Phew exonerated himself!!! But that misplayed foul will alway look more idiotic than we will.
Juan erases his mistake +2!! Seems as an occasional spot starter, he does OK.
Sorry Dodge, we're all preconditioned to jump on JP whenever the chance arises and, he is a lousy outfielder. We're not rooting against him though.
Can we combine some of Juan's hits and speed on the bases with Andruw's fielding?
Sure, nice hitting by JP, but only as a sometime replacement for Jones. I just don't trust management if JP plays half decent. Kemp & Ethier should ALWAYS play before JP no matter how many steals and lucky RBI's he gets.
3-1 LA, bottom 5
Pierre doubled in Hu, Ferc.
Nice 2 RBI Single by PIERRE ATTA-WAY to make up for the miscue. He enters double figures in RBI without a HR.
De Witt has 11.
Wasn't that a real good AB by Furcal?
Who's for DFAing Sweeney when LaRoche comes back?
Why does Sweeney need extra ABs and DY doesn't?
I will lways compliment a player when he succeeds and criticize him when he doesnt. I stand by that. And like you said, Dodgerboy, the batter will always know he hard he hit the ball, and Treanor knew he didnt hit it very hard. It doesnt matter, JP made up for it, and that what is important, but it's not like a guy doesnt deserve criticism for dropping that ball. I wouldnt have even said anything, but it led to a run, which is unacceptable.
Brown, score is now 3-1 on a two rbi, JP double to right-center scoring Furcal and Hu.
I think Kuroda suffers from Lowe's brain fart disease at least once a game.
And, honestly, i was more about criticizing the scoring system than JP for that play. Errors will happen, but at least call it what it is for Kuroda's sake.
Brown: 3-3 now on Cody Ross' 2-run homer.
Finally. dodgerboy comes to the rescue in regards to making baseball plays. I have been saying this for months and months … baseball is a tough game and mistakes are ALWAYS made. Granted we don't like Phew for a miriad of mistakes last year … even though I liked his 200+ 60+ SBs … but why pile on everytime he doesn't make a play. And then have the audacity to give him Kudos in the top of the next inning because he took one for the team and scored the tying run. Be consistent! The fact remains the score is 1-1 and we would be leading 1-0 if the hit/error had never happened. Why aren't you guys bitching about that? Oh yeah, you will at the end of the game if we lose this one!
And what of Loney's error! I stand by DB on that issue to!
Seems like all the Dodgers are hitting lately even the Exs.
I totally missed that HR– what happened? Pinch hitter? Cody Ross?
You know Pierre could have made more effort on the HR ball, he should have jumped!…Just kidding!! Lets go Dodgers…Lets make that ride to Colorado a little shorter! Or as Yeager says, The food tastes a whole lot better after a win!!!
I think criticizing a player for bad plays and applauding good plays is the epitome of consistency actually.
ok lets focus on the positives…we need positive energy from all!
Game's moving right along. Bottom 6, 3-3.
Is it me? Or does it seem like DeWitt keeps looking like he's hit an HR to either right or right center.
This time the wind's against him.
"I think criticizing a player for bad plays and applauding good plays is the epitome of consistency actually."
Actually, you are right! In this context of a baseball game.
It just seems like many are so inconsistent on this board about JP. ie: get rid of him, keep him as No. 4 only; he's a ****, great SB on that play; (and today's) "Well this one is on Peanut head right now.", "OK..Juan has redeemed himself and made all of us look like idiots..(except dodgerboy55)" ……………………………………………………………..
We need more consistency … this board sucks and is depressing to read at times!
Dewitt is a keeper!!! I love the way he plays and his fielding has been superb….LaRoche better come back on fire or he is going to be toast! Dewitt is very close to connecting on a bomb! He has yanked a couple foul but I love his approach at the plate…He is a Ballplayer!!!
Positive energy— here we go boys, lets sscore a few more…
Can never argue with positive energy..
I think the Marlins have a windblower somewhere.
It's helping them and hurting us.
KURODA is hitting in the 7th.
Got a chance to breathe a little here at work. Reading the backlog, and without trying to dredge up the negatives, it sounds like Pierre misjudged a fly again. He did that several times last year while I was watching games. He's still getting used to the way the ball comes off the bat in left, but he did it last year in center. He's certainly more than made up for it today so far though.
I'd like to say something about critizism. Everyone's judgement is clouded by how they feel about a player, quick to forgive a favorite but quick to jump on someone they don't like. We all have to make allowances for that. Virtually everyone here is a huge Dodger fan, but we certainly have our differences and our own opinions. You can disagree with someone without tearing them down.
Kuroda hold them right there..lets go Blue!!!
Agreed. JP doesn't have as much give when it comes to mistakes as opposed to Kemp, Loney, Ethier..etc. Myself personally, I'm a little harder on Pierre but I think there are reasons for that. I have criticized Kemp's horrible at bats this year, his fielding mistakes, Ethier feeling like he has to swing on 3-0 counts when he gets the green light, and Loney making a couple of bad errors….
I would like to put out a challenge lets see if we can go 1 whole day without any criticism of anyone on the Dodgers, only say positive things….that includes the Nedster, Loiaza, etx…anyone willing to accept?
Ok so in the business of being fair that was a mistake by DeWitt but I can't kill him for it because it wasnt a routine play and the runner didnt advance and he has made plenty of good plays so far this year. Just hope it doesn't result in runs…
Nedster hasn't done anything to deserve a day without criticism.
lets try….POSITIVE ONLY…waht can it hurt…is it really that hard to be positve and wouldnt the world be a better place!
Just curious, dodgerboy. Are you a Laker fan? If so, are you old enough (and fortunate enough) to have listened to their games when Chick Hearn was broadcasting? If you are, then I'm curious as to whether you liked him or not. He was a huge homer for them, but if they were playing poorly he would absolutely KILL them on the air for it.
My point is that you can be a fan of a team and support them and still be critical of them. It's just like being a citizen of this country. I can be critical of any politician but no one had better question my patriotism. I just want this country (and the Dodgers) to be the best that we can make them. Nothing can grow or change for the better without constructive critizism. It doesn't mean that you're being negative or mean or vindictive.
If this site didn't allow any critizism of the Dodgers and it was all just peaches and cream 24/7, what a boring thing that would be.
This is all just my opinion of course.
How sweet this all is! Don't our boys look great nowadays? I just knew they would turn it around, because our great manager and GM told us this would be the team to take us to the WS. I'm so glad to be a Dodger fan, and be a part of this great board run by the likes of Josh and the DEADHORSEMAN!
What a glorious day!!!!!
OK, I'm POSITIVE Sweeney sucks!
Sorry, couldn't resist that one!!
I agree with dodgerboy. Let's be positive about the team as a whole. Players are human and sometimes make mistakes.
Come on Ethier. How about a long one
Let's go Kent!!!!
Classic pitching around Kent … not a thing to take a swipe at!
My Loney has a first name…
My Loney has a first name…………
Light'em up Loney!!!
The great thing about having Loney and Kent on the bench … can they hit in the clutch off the bench ?????
Kuroda pitched a dandy today.
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Pretty darned good look at the game there. Shame to waste the opportunity, but we had the right guys at the right time. Can't kick about that.
Dodgereric yes I am a Dodgers, Lakers and Rams , still have issues with the St louis thing. I heard Chick alot but not as much as you West Coast boys. The difference is when Chick criticized, it was not based out of personal feelings, it was an objective view of what he was watching. Now before all of you say it is not personal…BS, it is personal with Pierre, some of the things said are down right mean. It all started out of his perfomance but it turned personal. I also criticize, but I try to keep it from getting personal… I do not wish someone to fail, that is not to say I will not criticize. Just like today when he misjudged the flyball, bam 6 or 7 negatives and when he got hit by the pitch and steals and gets 3 hits…nothing….
I do not think this board should be without critiscism….just one day!!! One freaking day!
Interesting move by Torre showing confidence in Loney with RISP against a lefty.. could have gone with Jones or DY but that goes to show the "instinctual" aspect of Torre's managing style. It didnt work out, but i like the show of support for the young guy.
My sentiments exactly Eric. Missed a great opportunity there!!! But we'll get'em!!!!
Sorry, have to question Torre's burning through the BP when Brox is laid up. Proctor was doing fine.
Let's go Dodgers!!! Get us a run and bring on Sammy.
Another nice job by our boys from the pen.
Beimel will definitely throw another one if its still tied… Just saying it would probably end up being the same difference, bc Proctor, hopefully, wouldnt have pitched another inning..
Ewk … we're starting to see that more often. I think Toree did the same thing in the Wed. game when he had .316 hitter Ethier Sac Bunt (first in his career); and Tuesday night he player a lefty vs lefty pinch hit situation late in the game. It didn't work then either, but we still won.
Good catch Ewk!
nice sac Pierre!
Kemp gets it done!!!
great hitting by Kemp!!!!
Kemp Pierre Furcal !! = WIN!
By the way, I'm not sure who came up with that nickname first, but i really love it, so mad mad props to whoever that was…
Great bunt by JP. Almost got on, Good hit by Kemp. We need some more.
Good execution all the way around scrapping up that run.
No doubt Kemp will be a 30/30 man. Anyone think he can be a 40/40?
Now we will see if Sammy has really turned the corner and has his spring training behind him! Tuesday was great … we need him back the rest of the season! All saves … all the time!
I don't think we will see many more guys go 40 HR – maybe two or three a season … because of the roid awareness … 30/40 would be great though!
I think Trigger is ready to take off the saddle and put it on Jones.
Anyone want to venture on how to score this play?
Freaking Fish imploded on that one. I'll take it.
Got some gifts but KEMP was KLUTCH
Let's go SAITO
what happened … I'm following on gamecast!
I am listening to the game on KABC, and i am really embarrassed to say that i dont know who the announcers are, bc it doesnt sound like steiner, but regardless, one of them says, "Matt Kemp on second can run like the wind. Sweeney on first, well he can run.."
Made me laugh, not sure if the lucky people watching on tv got it, wanted to share…
Great f'ing inning.
That play goes: 1-4-3-4 with two E ( i'm on radio so im not sure if there was another throw to get Martin in the rundown)
Dodgerboy, glad to hear of your opinions. I agree with a lot of what you say. I was one of those taking part in making fun. And that's what it was, at least for me – fun. I can't speak for anyone else who was digging into Juan, just me. If it got personal, it's only because of the passion of the fan in all of us. If it offended anyone, I apologize. I don't mean to do that. I'll admit that I have favorites on the team and I don't like it when they hit the bench for a "rest" 2 games into the season and they're only 22 years old. Right now, it looks like there was a lot of truth in what Torre said, he is trying to see what he had, and it looks like he's seen enough because Juan has been sitting more.
I'm 55. I spent about 50 of those years having heart attacks over these boys (and the Lakers, Rams and Kings)and I'm trying my best not to do it anymore. The sun comes up tomorrow and all that. I want to enjoy as much of this toy department as anyone. Accentuating the positive is something I try my best to do.
I've said here before that I've never booed a Dodger on the field and I never will. It's different in my living room though and I guess it comes through on the keyboard.
Enchanted–I think Kemp could be a 50/50 guy. Seriously.
Let's hope Saito puts this in the fridge.
Reads like a crazy play … can't wait for dodger replay late tonight on FSW
Enchanted–I think Kemp can be a 50/50 guy. Seriously.
Let's hope Saito puts it in the fridge.
Let's see if Gonzo remembers how Saito throws … NASTY!
Hot Dog!!!! What a series!!!
Two sweeps in a row! Colorado, we're coming to get you!
Great win and great streak. I like how we have shown that we can win games in a myriad of ways. Clutch in the ninth, extra innings, pitching battles, blowouts… Lets keep the sticks warm…
All Sammy's missing is Funky Frank & Dino!!!
6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 666 6 6 66 6 6 66 !
Love that streak! Way to go SAMMMY and DoDgErS!
Martin, Loney, Kemp, Either, the new Rat Pack!!!!
Excellent win!
People have mentioned Juan Castro–The reason for signing him is that he can play third as well as second and short. He would replace Hu as the utility guy and allow Hu to start and play every day in Las Vegas. It's actually because Hu is more likely to be an everyday player next year. He's not developing as much backing up Kent. If we thought he was a permanent utility infielder, then he would be fine as is. But he has a higher ceiling. Castro would not be starting at 3B.
The problem will be at 3B once LaRoche is ready. I think LaRoche will and should get a shot, but DeWitt has certainly earned the chance to compete for it, and if LaRoche does not deliver, it should be him. But it's not clear we have room for both guys. Assuming 11 pitchers, 8 starters, Pierre and Bennett, that only leaves 4 roster slots. You have the utility infielder (Hu, or Castro if he gets signed), Sweeney and DY, leaving only one roster slot, and we know Torre likes to carry 12 pitchers. Sweeney may be a great pinch-hitter, but even Olmedo Saenz could play 1B or 3B, and Sweeney only has one position. Young is out of options, but he's much more versatile–can play LF, 2B, and switch-hits.
And if/when Nomar comes back, I don't even want to think of how to resolve that situation. I am now convinced that Nomar cannot be counted on to be our regular 3B.
One pitch to get the victory for Beimel. He's on a good and lucky streak, and maybe Torre is playing into that. Great clutch hitting by Kemp – took that inside pitch and dumped it into right. Sweeney got his AB's and didn't improve his miserable average. He's going to be my designated DFA whenever we're ready to bring LaRoche up here. He was pretty much useless last season, and the only reason he's here is because Ned like those veteran ex-Giants. But it is now time to let him GO.
Another great victory, and let's keep STREAKING!!!
Our pitching has remained solid and now IMO our offense is coming into it's own.
This is the best plate discipline I've seen, in a long, long time from this team.
That's why it's
Why I'd sell my soul for that streak ceo 🙂
The Mets must be sending text messages to their pals on the Dodgers right about now. The Marlins were No. 1 in the standings before the series and now have the same record as our BELOVED DODGERS!
First 6 game streak since late in the 06 season.
Since bear brought it up, any STREAKERS here from the 70's???
Castro and Ramon Martinez are the same age with almost identical career fielding percentages. But Martinez leads in BA (.265 vs. 230) and OBP (.324 vs. .269). Either Martinez is hurt more than we think…or Ned just wants a Dodger-bred guy over a Giant-bred gut…WHICH I DOUBT.
Hey Enchanted, I did it once back in 1979. Streaked an apartment complex pool.
Yeah I'm with you enchan …. I was thinking that when I typed all those sixs! ————————————————–
I'm not a firm believer in the all-too-common — phrase, just trying to give someone some ABs. I tend to think it is more just giving some people a rest and getting healthier bodies at the end of the line … like Game six and seven of the NLCS when the WS is in sight or the dog days of August. Adreneline will carry players through the series, but these are days Loney, Kent and Jones will appreciate in the future!
I don't know if I would have the Gnads to sit three starters, but it worked today!
How did I know who it would be…
LOL E, how about you?
Streaking — not me, but I loved the song "The Streak", which had to be one of the funniest songs of all time … if not the funniest!
HEY Ethel — Get your clothes back on!
I with you on that name – Rat Pack. They were totally awesome today, and are proving time and time again why they should be in there everyday. Excellent game and series boys – way to sweep those fish up!!!
On another note: I am so pro-Ethier/Kemp, but I have to admit, it was great to see Pierre get it done today, too. I am definitely of the mindset, like most of you, that he needs to be sharing with Andrew.
DNelson, we're moving the saddle from Trigger to Jones!! LOL
Far too conservative in my youth to streak. Probably more inclined in my mid thirties, but way too late by then. Now I'm lucky I can even remember the 70's.
And there he come, out of the bullpen, jogging,
Saved the game and got out through the concession stand,
I shouted, don't look Marlins,
But it was too late,
They'd already been swept.
Oh yes they call him the Streak!!!
I was 22!! Had some beer and girls with me. LOL
Atta Boy jhall!!!
Sir, did you see what happened?
Yea, I did.
I was standing over there by the Dodger Dogs,
Went to get Ethel a Coney.
And there he come.
It was fun, but just once!!!
You da man, jhall!
Everybody ought to read about this:
Great 'streakin' fun with ya guys and gals today … going to the golf course to bring myself back to earth!
See ya
thanks for the updates guys. i got home just in time to hear kemp knock in the go-ahead. it is nice that saito is back to his old self!!
i work for the yankees AAA team, so tonight i get to watch betemit play in a rehab game. i'm so glad his free swinging *** isn't with us anymore
Hit'em straight Ceo. I heard about that Eric. Very classy!!!
Great article dodge – thanks!!
I guess Sammy is now the Streak. LOL, and we've got us a Rat Pack!!!
That is a truly remarkable story– one that makes you just feel good for no particular reason. Thank you for sharing.
Another good win today! It seems Torre knows how to get the most out of his players,something Grittle never did. Also how I wish that Ned kept Marlon Anderson ,and never got Sweeney, who I've yet to see do anything great. Maybe one day DY will get a start. On to Colarado.
Penny starting tomorrow. Alright. Always very important to get that first game of a series. Seems to loosen things up for the rest of the series and sets the tone.
DodgerEric–That is a great story. I heard about it on TV today, and it is the definition of sportsmanship. In an era of steroids in baseball, these women understood what the game was all about.
Great win today–let's keep it going in Colorado.
This team is really starting to play the way it can–and it's a real team–everyone contributes, a different person comes in clutch every day.
Does DY ever get a start, or does he not deserve one because his average is over .300?
Superlative, Sixth in a row, 5 to 3 Victory by our Beloved Los Angeles Dodgers over the Florida Marlins! Super Heroes Juan Pierre and Matt Kemp lead the way with Huroki Kuroda and the rest of the Pitching staff! All the rest of our Los Angeles Dodgers were great as well! Our 2008 Team Of Destiny will shine Brighter And Brighter until The World Series is Won! Then, We Will Shine Brightest Of All!
I just don't see it.
Why are we purportedly competing to sign Juan Castro, who wasn't performing well enough to keep by the Reds.
Do we just want to tie up another roster spot? LaRoche will be back in a couple of weeks at most, and DeWitt and Hu are performing sufficiently. I've heard the logic that Hu would be better served by playing every day in Vegas. If that is the purpose, why not send up one of the more advanced infield prospects from Vegas instead of taking once again somebody's castoff?
Ned will never learn, and I'm fed up with it.
Only thing I can think of bear is that Torre was there the beginning of spring when DY couldn't hit the broadside of a barn and struckout like 8 of 11 times. That seems to have stuck in his mind. Plus add the fact the JPs gonna get the starts as the 4th outfielder regardless, and DY becomes the forgotten man. Come what may, I'll bet my bottom dollar too that the way JPs been playing in the 4th OF role, Ned won't trade him [JP] at the deadline either.
IF they end up optioning Hu out, maybe Del gets an occasional start at second, but other than that the only way DYs going to get any playing time is by being traded.
If brains were dynamite, Ned couldn't blow his nose when it comes to player acquisition.
That's a great one, jhall. I might add that the same goes for his player disposition as well.
I guess we're gonna be due for another lecture about being nice and not criticizing the players and management when they do dumb crap. I'm sorry, but acquiring JCastro doesn't make any sense to me. Unless they figure Hu really needs to play everyday. He seems to be getting fairly regular playing time here but may be better served playing everyday to get ready to be full time next year. Scares me because it may portend that they may not resign Ferk!!! If they go with Hu at short and I guess they figure they can plug Phew in the leadoff spot. We've got to unload Phew. Resign Ferk and put DY or Hu or Abreau at 2nd. Hell, maybe DeWitt can play 2nd and with LaRoche at 3rd.
LOL Bear.
But hey, we won today so everything is sunshine, lollipops, and rainbows. Even if we tank it and finish 4th again, everything will be just rosy. Arf, Arf!!!!
Puds and Phillies tied up at 2, top of 4th. Go Phillies!!
We'd probably get more use out of Fidel Castro (publicity, photo ops for Frank, cigars.) He was pitcher once – maybe even some middle relief.
It would be a typical Ned acquisition though – other teams castaways. While we're at it, maybe we can get Ginger and MaryAnn too.
Yep, we've got a regular Neddigan's Island going on here.
New song for Ned if he picks up Castro:
Free agents turn to nuthin'
Vets always pullin somethin'
The farm I do distain.
But I keep pickin' wieners
And mostly inbetweeners
'Cuz I haven't got a brain…
Actually, MaryAnn's still OK… plus we already have two CFers that hit like her. LOL
Holy Cow, classic. LMAO!!!
Plus she'll bring the pot.
Buzzie Bavasi has passed away today at 92. He led a long, fruitful life, but I'm still greatly saddened. A lot of the achievements of Southern California baseball came because of him. My condolences to the Bavasi family if you get a chance to speak to any of them, Josh.
I add my condolences to the Bavasi family. Buzzie lived a long and productive life both in and out of baseball.
For more information see the Seattle Mariners press release in which we find out, among other things, that Buzzie was married to the same woman for 68 years!
As Tommy would say, Buzzie is now with the Great Dodger in the Sky. My condolences to his family.
I disagree with the sentiment against signing Castro. I am not for it, nor against it, but it's not a bad move. I would personally rather see Chin-Lung Hu play because I know him (not personally, of course), like him, and can see him as part of the future. But I can also see that he gets to play only an inning or two in about half the games, all on defense, plus a start a week. So he has 28 at-bats through 28 games. In Las Vegas, he would have 4-5 at-bats every day. We're certainly fine as we are, and we would lose out on Hu getting the start every week to 10 days to spell Kent, but I can see the benefit long term without any real downside.
I also don't think that developing Hu is a sign that we're not going to re-sign Furcal. I am very much in favor of re-signing Furcal. I think the odds of us doing that are pretty good. If anything, Colletti is going to tend toward re-signing a veteran who is contributing (to say the least). The more likely scenario is that he signs for too high an amount or too many years.
The reality is that this seems like Jeff Kent's last year (though, if he ends the year with an OPS of .802 as he has now, and he decides he wants to come back in 2009, we would have to strongly consider that). Right now, we are not sure who the third baseman for 2008 will be (DeWitt, La Roche, maybe Abreu, Hu if necessary). Tony Abreu was slotted to be the 2009 second baseman (and basically the back-up this year, spelling Kent, Nomar, and evern Furcal if he ever needs it), but he's still sidelined and I don't know if the team is sold on him yet. DeWitt might be able to play second base too, so as I see it, we have 4 infielders for 2 positons to fill this year and next year. If half of them pan out, that's a pretty good success ratio, so I think we are keeping as many options open as possible.
For today, one day at least, I was happy to have JP playing instead of Andruw.
RIP Buzzie Bavasi. I remember when Bavasi left the Dodgers to GM the expansion Padres and hired away Preston Gomez to manage the team. Bavasi sure had a good reputation with a lot of folks. If I had had the chance, I'm sure I would have enjoyed meeting him.
ewk216 – The source of the Bison nickname is explained in his Wikipedia entry:
" Kemp's nickname is "The Bison."[3] During the second major league game of Kemp's career, on May 29, 2006, he stole second base in the fourth inning, after which Atlanta Braves television announcer Don Sutton said he looked "like a big buffalo running around the bases." The observation was appropriate due to Kemp's imposing size and surprisingly fast footspeed. The nickname was modified to "The Bison," the more proper term for the North American mammal to which the moniker refers. "
The [3] is a footnote to this link, presumably to demonstrate the usage of the nickname in a mainstream article:
which contains this, "Then, off to the side, poised and eager though certainly untamed, stands the Bison. His name is Matt Kemp, …"
leekfink – the downside to Juan Castro is that he's a *proven* .270 OBP guy with the power of a gnat (.335 Slg%). Hu has 33 PAs in 28 games this year, that's a pace for 191 PAs. Handing over about 160 PAs that are guaranteed to be poor productivity is a bad idea. I know Hu is only .305 / .389 himself (in a mere 61 PAs), but at least he has potential to be good. Juan Castro is simply what he is, and aging.
I'm not against Hu playing everyday in Vegas – he needs the growth as a hitter – but I'd like a better alternative in LA first, and Juan Castro isn't him.
[Juan "Fidel" Castro and Angel "Hugo" Chavez would be an awesome DP-combo for the 51s. 😉 ]
THANKS fogey…
jhall – that is why we all liked MaryAnn more Ginger!! Just think of the promotional dates at the stadium:
MaryAnn Reefer Madness Pot [Bobble] Head Night
Bring Your Little Buddies Night
Ginger's G. I. Ruined My Career Night
Reasons for picking up Juan Castro:
1. It'll make JP's OBP and Slg. look like Ted Williams in comparison.
2. It diverts the Deadhorsemen's attention away from AJ.
3. Ned's sure this move will "put us over the top."
4. Cross promotional opportunities for Come as Your Favorite Dictator Night.
Was not Angel Chavez on the roster for essentially the same reason as why you'd pick-up Castro? AC is in Vegas already under contract. Why would you even need Castro? It would be another non-sensical deal other than to offer a retirement plan for Juan.
Love those four reasons for signing Castro, enchanted.
My favorite is #3.
GO DODGERS, without Castro!!!
Hu will be playing second base next season.
Furcal will be sign.
Maybe Terry Tiffee should be given a shot on the big club.
Team AVG G AB R H 2B 3B HR
Las Vegas .482 27 110 28 53 17 3
.520 .718 1.239
Yep Enchanted, you convinced me. We need Castro. LOL
Running the risk of being negative……
"Dodgers' Pierre says he hasn't accepted his new role"
Excerp:"But after his triumphant return to the Dodgers' lineup — the start was his first in five days — Pierre refused to say if he still wanted to be a Dodger.
"I'm not going to answer that one," Pierre said. "It is what it is. I'm not going to touch that one."
He also wouldn't say whether he or his agent, Mark Pieper, asked management for a trade when he was relegated to being the fourth outfielder only a year after signing a five-year, $44-million contract.
But he did say that this is "by far" the toughest period of his career. He also said that he hasn't accepted his role, even though Manager Joe Torre has repeatedly praised him for his professionalism.
"I don't see myself as a bench player," he said. "I haven't accepted that. I know if they don't want me to play out there, that's their decision. But I don't see myself as a bench player."
I don't have any problem whatsoever with a guy not liking the bench. Who would? I would love to be able to keep him on the team as a role player – the role he has right now. What I would like to see him say in this article is that "I will do whatever the team needs me to do. This team has the potential to succeed, and I want to be a part of it."
I'm not seeing this. He should be saying this. It's not like he's fighting to get numbers up in a contract year. He has his money. This article reads like he is angry and we don't need that in a young clubhouse. We had that last year and it didn't work out very well.
I understand how the article reads, but sometimes the translation does not always give the player justice…No 30 year old ballplayer that has played everyday for 7 years is going to be happy….I look at his body language on the field and he is playing hard…Any of us would be upset if this happened to us….With Pierre, I do not think it is about the money…he is a competitor and loves to play the game….I think the key is Torre is praising him, he is upset but he probably still works his butt off every day to stay ready….Reporters always are looking to start something….if any of us got demoted we would probably want out. That is my take…
Dodgereric you were not being negative….only stating an opinion…I am 44 so I suffered many of the same years with the Rams and the Lakers/Dodgers….I probably said some the same things you did….
from Pierre article:
"If you know me and know my history, you know I'm a guy who plays every day," he said. "More than the hits and the stolen bases, I take pride in being out there every day.
Big frigging deal. Shoot, which one of us wouldn't play every day. You think Kemp and Ethier don't want to play every day?
Wow, Pierre, you're one in a million "taking pride" in playing every day. What a skill set.
Josh Beckett (hypothetically): "I afraid of pitching to Pierre because he play every day".
Wouldn't you have to wonder if Pierre is thinking: "I know why Andre is playing and I know why Matt is playing, but I can't figure out is why Andruw is playing instead of me?" I personally think I know why Jones is playing (for defensive purposes, and hopefully soon HRs), but offensively, Pierre has been playing better. Most of us have said it all along -let Pierre and Jones battle for the last spot (Ethier and Kemp shouldn't even be a question anymore, hopefully – lol)
If Jones can just hit .250, then Pierre is out of work, period.
And Juan, playing every day is not an asset unless you're good.
DB55, I agree. As I said, I totally understand not wanting to be on the bench. It doesn't matter whether you've been a starter for 20 years or a rookie fresh off the bus, these guys have tremendous pride and want to play all the time. But they can't all play all the time. And if you're an outfielder and not one of the 3 best OFs, you're a sub. That's a role, same as a starter and it's important too. It's such a long season and there are always injuries and spot starts and PH and PR opportunities that need to be filled every game. On this team at this time he is not one of the 3 best OFs. Sorry. It's my opinion, and I'm not alone. A case can be made at this point about whether he or Andruw are better. I feel that Andruw's glove makes him the starter and any offense is a plus. I always feel that's the case for the up-the-middle guys.
He is playing hard, and he's starting to play well. If Juan's comments have been taken out of context, then I have a real problem with the reporter. But if they're not, and if Juan is really the hard-working, old-school, throw-back player that he says he is, then he needs to man up, put on a happy face, admit (if only to himself) that he's a sub on this team now and be a team-player. If he wants to leave, that's what his agent is being paid to do for him. He doesn't have to like it, but he doesn't have to be a distraction in the clubhouse.
I totally agree with you dodgereric. I was just thinking if Pierre's viewpoint has changed from Ethier taking his job to why am I sitting over Jones. I felt the reporter was trying to make the reader feel sorry for Pierre. It didn't make me feel sorry for him. It just made me think "get over it!" You lost your job, so deal with it. Even if Ethier and Kemp were in a slump (which they are not), I rather be assured that they are out there protecting our outfield, and with Jones, it's a given. So, I am willing to ride out Andruw's slump as long as he is doing his golden glove job on the field. It's going to be those 1-run games where it's going to be about defense, and I know who I want out there (Andre, Andruw and Matt).
Just imagine how good this team could be if we didn't waste $18 per year on Andruw….What if we would have gotten a real power hitter like Ned supposedly wanted??!!!
Either Hunter or Rowan would have been better like I said over the winter…but we instead go for a guy Ned "thinks" will get better from his bad last year….DON'T BET ON IT NED…This guy seems to have lost it completely….the only thorn in this team's side right now..


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The sense of other worldly timelessness was enhanced by the song titles, which were rich in biblical imagery and a backwoods sensibility: "Idle Hands Are The Devil's Plaything", "I Tried To Stay Healthy For You", "O Lord Are You In Need?". The music on the record was equally arcane and ancient sounding. Banjos and loose snare drums rattle together in accompaniment to Oldham's guitar and voice as he sings songs of a desperate and broken worldview. That he was just twenty-two at the time led some critics to wonder if Oldham was acting out a role as a Steinbeck character.
Listening to the record almost twenty years after its release it's impossible to underestimate There Is No One's influence on what would become known the New Weird America or alt-country, and that any questions about Oldham's integrity, motives or authenticity are a dead end compared to this dark, unsettlingly brilliant record.
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Lehr Tabernacle, Lehr, North Dakota
Electronic mail message from Carol Just Halverson
I was driving east on Hwy 13 after a visit to my parents in Wishek, ND, when I decided to drive in and check out a place Lutherans only hear about.... the Lehr Tabernacle.
A minister by the name of Bruce Adams (UMC Edgeley) was cutting grass at the several acre site nestled in a grove of trees about 1 mile east of Lehr, ND. The site has a number of large buildings for eating and sleeping as well as camping sites and a few huge tree houses. Pastor Adams offered to give a tour of the Tabernacle building. He explained that it was built by German-Russians 78 years ago using architecture similar to the buildings used for revival/camp meetings in Russia. There is a long memorial wall of names of former members and pastors. The surnames read like the McIntosh County phone book, which, in turn, reads like the 19th century roster of several Black Sea German-Russian protestant villages.
The building is a huge, round wooden structure with a large opening at the top that lets in air and light. To allow a breeze on very hot summer nights, there are half-wall sections that can be lifted by pulley's (I think) all the way around the building except where the very wide altar is. I assume the wide altar is needed to accomodate the large numbers of people who respond to the altar call at some point in the meeting.
Do any listserv members care to share their Lehr Tabernacle stories? I would love to hear memories of revival services, family camping at the site, intergenerational stories, stories about the ministers, German worship memories, singing.... what songs? in harmony?, funny, poignant, spiritual etc.
Did anyone meet their mate there? How many people would the tabernacle hold and how did the voice of the evangelist carry without a microphone or any of today's modern devices? Any women evangelists? Any families with a tradition of attending revival meetings in Russia and later America?


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Down 10-9 in the ninth inning Saturday at Ken Dugan Field at Stephen L. Marsh Stadium the Bisons opened the inning with a walk by Kyle Henry. He moved to second when Shawn Mehring was hit by a pitch. M.L. Williams sacrificed Henry and Mehring over one base each when he bunted to the pitcher. Tyler Wilson was intentionally walked to load the bases. Lee Wilson, the Bisons leading hitter, struck out. Cory Hale, who earlier in the game hit his 10th home run of the season, flied out to right field to end the game.
"We had our guys up," Bisons coach Jeff Forehand said. "We would take that situation every time with Lee and Cory up. Their guy (Jack Waggoner) made some good pitches and got them out of the inning."
The Bisons pounded 12 hits, led by Andrew Nickerson with three, two of them doubles. Tyler Wilson had a triple.
Tyler Wilson also stole his 29th base. He is only 10 stolen bases away from tying the all-time record of 39 set by Ted Jamison in 1971. Jamison is a member of the Lipscomb Athletics Hall of Fame.
Kyle Henry hit a three-run home run to right field in the third inning as the Bisons took a 7-6 lead. It was Henry's sixth homer of the season.
The Bisons added one run in the seventh to take an 8-6 lead on an RBI-single by Williams to center field.
Florida Gulf Coast put four runs on the board in the eighth inning to take the lead, sparked by a three-run home run by Austin Gaines.
Hale's round-tripper to left to open the bottom of the eighth pulled the Bisons to within one.
The Bisons used four pitchers. Alex Ross opened the game. In one inning he gave up four hits and five runs, three earned. He walked two and struck out one.
Mike Grace pitched five innings. He scattered four hits, but held Florida Gulf Coast to only one run. He walked two and struck out one.
Blake Fonfara faced on batter and left the game. Josh Cotham closed the game out with five hits and four runs, all earned, in three innings. He walked one and struck out three. He was credited with the loss, dropping his record to 0-2.
"I feel like we did some good things," Forehand said. "I think we are playing pretty good. We just have to keep the momentum going."
The Bisons, 13-23, 5-6 in the A-Sun, will get one more shot at conference-leading Florida Gulf Coast, 22-12, 13-4, at noon Sunday. Sophomore right-hander Davey Hackett, 3-3 with a 5.47 earned run average, will start for the Bisons.
"The game is different every time." Forehand said. "Hopefully, we have our pitching set up. We will see how it works out."
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Lisa Hofstetter, FBLA sponsor at Brookfield High School, took a moment to talk about her new position on the National FBLA Board.
1. What was the process of getting on the Board?
There was an opening for the North Central Region, and I was contacted by the State Advisor to see if I had any interest. An application was filled out, my resume was sent, and the current board members voted on my acceptance.
2. What are your duties on the Board?
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3. What are some of your goals for the term?
I have a lot to learn. Not only does this Board govern FBLA, but it also governs Phi Beta Lambda at the middle school FBLA and the professional FBLA levels. This is a pretty big responsibility to guide business education for that many groups. I want to keep FBLA moving forward.
4. Why should someone join FBLA?
It opens a world of opportunities to kids. It allows them to grow both personally and professionally. It gives them an opportunity to showcase their skills through competitive events. They can meet people from across the nation through leadership conferences. FBLA allows them to be part of a local organization that is a part of a national organization at the same time. Besides, it's just plain fun.
5. When and why did you found FBLA at BHS?
Our charter was ratified in November of 1996. I have been a chapter advisor for 25 years and was a member in high school. I even held a district office while in school. My personal experience with the club as a student and advisor got me to start it. I felt it was something that I could bring to BHS and give students those opportunities for growth.
6. What are your best memories as an advisor?
Overall, I would say it is giving students a chance to do something they have never done before. Also, having a first and second place winner at nationals (Andrea Herrington and Andrew Crutcher) springs to mind.


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|Wittenberg 34, Wabash 17 - 11-6-10 (Album One)
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On Writing/Publishing:
Does Blogging Sell Books? - 3 Marketing Strategies Every Author Can (and Should) Use by Roberta Trahan
How Much Time Should Writers Devote to Social Media? by Jody Hedlund
The Inevitable Identity Crisis That Happens After Publication by Jody Hedlund
Social Networking's Salad Days Are Ending (basically about how we're hitting the saturation point with types of social networking) by Deep Tech
The Big Mistake of Author Websites and Blogs by Jane Friedman
How Social Media Can Change Your Life by Jane Friedman
How NOT to Blog: Beginning Blogging for Authors Part 2 by Anne R. Allen
The Darkness Within (on personal attacks and hate campaigns from the public about what you write) by Ann Aguirre at Writer Unboxed
Sara Megibow Sells Romance -What Newbie Mistakes Have I Made As an Agent? at Romance University
Why I Stopped Looking at the Numbers by Shelli Johnson
The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth - a very honest post by Elana Johnson about things after her debut
My Top 5 Ways of Dealing With Reviews by Michelle Davidson Argyle
Why Writers Must Make Themselves Easy to Contact by Chuck Sambuchino at Writer Unboxed
Starting From Scratch: A Writer's Guide to Blogging by Jeff Goins
For Gits and Shiggles:
Virginity Cliches in Romances at Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Baby Seal Breaks Into House and Curls Up on Sofa via Gawker (cuteness overload, OMG)
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HIGH POINT, N.C. --- Lees-McRae College junior Taylor Clendenin (Statesville, N.C.) has been named the Conference Carolinas Women's Volleyball Player of the Week for the first time in her career, announced league officials Tuesday.
Clendenin paced the Bobcats to a 2-2 record at the Tusculum College Fall Classic this past weekend, averaging 3.65 kills per set while posting at least 14 kills in each match. The junior outside hitter opened the two-day slate with a 15-kill performance in a 3-1 win against Montevallo, and followed that with a 17-kill, seven-dig showing in the Bobcats' four-set victory over Lenoir-Rhyne.
She continued her strong weekend play with a double-double against Francis Marion on Saturday morning, posting 14 kills and 10 digs. Clendenin then closed out the weekend with 16 kills and one error against Tusculum for a .341 hitting percentage. For the season, Clendenin is leading the team in kills per set (3.34) and hitting percentage (.247).
Lees-McRae returns to the court on Tuesday, opening its conference schedule against Converse College in Spartanburg, S.C. First serve is slated for 7 p.m.


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Saturday, 7 May 2011
Podcast: Archaeological Excavations in Mongolia: Current Research
Recently, the podcast of the meeting Archaeological Excavations in Mongolia: Current Research on April 6 , 2011 at UCLA has been published.
To listen, click HERE
Jan Bemmann, Bonn University
The Orkhon Valley, Mongolia: A Center of Several Medieval Steppe Empires
The Orkhon Valley is located in the heart of Mongolia, 370 km west of Ulanbaator. During many centuries the Orkhon Valley was the center of several steppe empires. The Old Turk tribes erected the famous memorials of Khöshöö Tsaidam, the Uighurs built their Capital Karabalgasun (Ordu balik), and the Mongols founded in this valley Karakorum, the first capital of the Great Mongol World Empire. Since the first archaeological expedition, leaded by Friedrich Wilhelm Radloff (1891), the research has focused on the two world famous capitals und memorial places alone. In a new research project headed by the University of Bonn started in Summer 2008 all monuments are registered in the Middle Orkhon Valley with a special focus on walled enclosures. In a systematically approach we use aerial photograph analysis, satellite images and surveys. We are using the latest technology for photogrammetric and geomagnetic measurements. A small drone (an unmanned air-vehicle called octocopter) was developed to photogrammetrically survey monuments. Based on the vertical images, digital surface models (DSM) and true ortho photo mosaics were derived. The DSM were textured with the images and converted in interactive 3D models. To enable precise magnetic prospections of large areas in the order of tens of hectares within passable time a new motorized measurement system was developed at the Institute of Photonic Technology (IPHT) in Jena, Germany. This is based on SQUIDs (Superconducting QUantum Interference Devices) – sensors, which provide highest magnetic field resolution also at fast movements over the ground. Astonishingly, most of the newly discovered walled enclosures date from the early Middle Ages, probably from the times of the Uighur Empire (744–840). In the Hinterland of Karabalgasun there are many contemporary settlement sites, cemeteries and production sites. It seems that the Uighurs used the whole Middle Orkhon Valley, whereas the Mongols used and settled more intensely in the Upper Orkhon Valley. A newly discovered Chinese inscription in a stone quarry in the Upper Orkhon Valley gives witness of building activities during the Kitan period.
Ursula Brosseder, Bonn University
Studies on the Xiongnu – The first Steppe Empire in Central Asia
Recent research has contributed greatly to a more differentiated view on the first Steppe Empire in Central Asia. In this lecture I focus on the Elite as documented in the written and archaeological record. Since Elite burials are only typical for a later stage of the Xiongnu Empire I discuss the possible explanations for this phenomenon. The Elite is embedded in a network of communication throughout the Eurasian Steppes, which is not only shown by foreign prestige goods in their burials, such as Chinese chariots or Graeco-Bactrian textiles, but will be exemplified with Belt plaques.
Sponsors: Asia Institute, Cotsen Institute of Archaeology
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Very nice looking Calzone, You might try opening up the dough thinner if you want less crust, its a matter of preference but i think a thinner skin is more elegant. The egg wash on a calzone is unnecessary, they are not really expected to be shiny. I like to paint them with butter just out of the oven and immediately throw on some parmeasan on for extra flavor. My wife makes me fresh ricotta from milk for our calzones, might want to give that a try, there are many good recipes on the interweb for the homemade fresh stuff.I'm not being critical, just trying to get you to think of how you can make a calzone really yours. We've been making them for years and find them a very satisfying and quick lunch when refrigerated dough is used (Lehman style dough). If you add the same ingredients as a pizza, mozzarella, tomato sauce, pepperoni along with some ricotta your husband may find it more to his expectations.Ron
You are too modest. It looks GREAT! Better than most restaurants.
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Definite seconding Craig's opinion. If DH doesn't appreciate this... he should be wearing a frying pan on his head. If my wife went to all the effort to make something this pretty, the last thing I would do is be critical of it. Just saying... Good job, Moondance!
I believe that sauce does very much belong in a calzone. The best calzones I ever had came from a place called Brother's Pizza in Langhorn, Pa. They were very simple with way too much ricotta, a nice amount of mozzarella and a splash of pizza sauce. They were a folded 14 inch pizza crust and oozed cheese when cut. The crust was thin New York style and made up only a portion of each bite, which was mostly cheese. There is a good sized Neapolitan-American community in the area (of which we were part) and I think their Calzone epitomized that cooking style. I don't know what a true Italian calzone from Italy would be, but in the northeast, sauce is very appropriate.Here is a link to Brother's menu. Scroll down to the calzones and look under the heading "Calzones". They list...When I need pizza inspiration I go to this site and remember the aromas, people and food from a long time ago with my father. My father had the best pizza chops in the universe and could smell out a good place from a mile away. He introduced me to pizza, as a small child (a Mafia front in Philadelphia), Stromboli as a teenager (a dank bar in Atlantic City, NJ) and calzone (at Brothers) as a young married adult, I owe him everything pizza and have tried to maintain that role model for my own kids, now grown and all pizza gourmets.
Moondance,Very nice looking calzone there. Keep it pure and have the sauce on the side. Some bites are great with and without it sometimes. For me though thinner crust is definitely better (that is how they make them on the east coast). I live in chicago and they taste like a cracker crust out here and this is how I ended up finding this site 6yrs ago.Nate


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What is the Family Services Program?
In 1998, the Maryland Judiciary was given the responsibility of overseeing the Family Divisions and Family Services Program with an initiative by the legislature. Maryland circuit courts have initiated comprehensive services to benefit families entering the court system. These services provide efficient case management of family law cases for families and children who are entering the judicial system. With the creation of the Family Services Program, St. Mary's County Circuit Court encourages and believes parents should be the primary decision-makers. Fostering parents as the primary decision-makers is the basis for the creation of the services provided through the court process.
The Family Support Services Coordinator assists the County Administrative Judge in efficient case management of family law cases involving children and families. The Family Services Coordinator also maintains and establishes working and cooperative relationships with community based agencies.
What are the programs offered through the Family Services Office?
- Custody and Visitation Mediation
- Communication and Relationship Intervention Program
- Co-Parenting Divorce and Separation Education Program
- Children's Psycho-Educational Support Group
- Supervised Visitation Program
- Custody Evaluations
- Psychological Evaluations
- Other Family Service Referrals
- Family Law Self Help Legal Clinic
- Peoples Law Library Outreach Site
- Legal and Community Resources
Custody and Visitation Mediation
When there are contested issues of custody and/or visitation, a case will be set in for a Scheduling Conference with the Master of Domestic Relations. The purpose of the Scheduling Conference is to discuss any outstanding issues as it relates only to custody and visitation. The Master of Domestic Relations may refer your case to participate in mediation. You will be given a Court Order referring your case to mediation, which may consist of two sessions. The court order will direct the parties to contact the mediator to schedule their mediation. The Family Services Office has two mediation programs:
Court approved Mediators through Mediation Services of Southern Maryland using a co-mediation approach. This program is paid by a grant through the Family Services Office. Referrals for this program have to be made through the court process and there are no fees assessed to the parties.
Mediation is also provided by court approved mediators for custody and visitation mediation. The cost of mediation is $100.00 per person per two-hour session. The Clerks Office maintains a list of court approved mediators.
Communication and Relationship Intervention Program
The Master's Office is devoted to assisting parents in the resolution of conflicts through positive and cooperative efforts. The Center for Children provides assistance by having a therapist during the Master of Domestic Relations domestic docket on Mondays, Tuesday, and Wednesdays. The therapist provides attention to those cases involving conflict in parental relationships to help them overcome the personal reasons of the divorce and/or separation and focus more on the impact the separation has on the children.
Fees: None
Contact: Linda J. Grove, Family Support Services Coordinator, and St. Mary's County Circuit Court
(301) 475-7844
Co-Parenting Divorce and Separation Education Program
The Transparenting Seminar is a six-hour co-parenting divorce and separation education program. This program emphasizes how to avoid harm to children when the parents are involved in a contested custody and/or visitation case. The program focuses on fostering the child's emotional health during periods of stress and adjustment. This program is offered monthly for two days. The program is split up in two days. The cost of the program is $120.00 per person.
Fees: $120.00
Contact: Sandra Curtis, Walden/Sierra, Inc. (301) 863-6670 or Linda J. Grove, Family Support Services Coordinator at (301) 475-7844
Children's Psycho-Educational Support Group
"Rollercoasters" is a program provided by Walden/Sierra, Inc. of St. Mary's County, Maryland. The "Rollercoasters" Program is a companion to the "Transparenting" parenting seminar and runs concurrently with that program. It is a six-week program, which is offered once a week for a one-hour session. "Rollercoasters" is an educational support group for children of separated and divorced parents between the ages of 5 to 12 years of age. The format deals with the self-blame and helps the children with developmental progress during a time of adjustment, loss and domestic strife.
Fees: $70.00
Contact: Sarah Stevens, Walden/Sierra, Inc. (301) 863-6670
Supervised Visitation Program
The Center for Children has developed a supervised visitation program in conjunction with the Court to help ensure that the time spent during visitation is rewarding to both parent and child. The Center for Children provides this program at their Leonardtown Office. Cases referred for supervised visitation require a court order, agreement by the attorneys and/or the parties involved in a particular case or can be referred by the Department of Social Services.
Fees: Intake Fee $25.00 and $15.00 per visit per child
Contact: Kathy Kolesar, Supervised Visitation Coordinator
Location: Center for Children (301) 609-9887
Custody Evaluations and Home Studies
Custody evaluations provide in-depth interviews with the parents and other collateral contacts that are significant in a child's life. Home studies look at the physical and safety conditions of a home. Custody evaluations are recommended to assist the court in making child custody and visitation arrangements that are in the best interests of a child
Psychological Evaluations
Address a legal question in order to assist the court in makin a child focused decision.
Other Family Service Referrals
Sometimes the court will order a custody evaluation in some family law cases. The court will assign a psychologist and/or a licensed social worker to conduct a custodial evaluation of all of the family members. Custodial evaluations can take approximately 90 days to conduct and can cost up to several thousand dollars. The court will typically put in the order that the cost of the evaluation is to be split equally between the parties. The psychologist then provides a report to the court.
Sometimes the court will appoint an attorney for the child, which is called a Best Interests Attorney. Best Interests Attorney is appointed when the child's own interest needs to be served by an attorney. The costs of the Best Interests Attorney are typically split between the parties.
Family Law Self Help Legal Clinic
The Family Law Self Help Legal Clinic also referred to as the Pro Se Assistance Clinic assists litigants representing themselves without an attorney in family law matters. A family law attorney provides legal advice and information to people acting as their own attorney. The attorney can provide the following assistance: which paperwork to file, assistance with completing the paperwork, how to navigate the court system, what you need to know at the time of the hearing, etc. The Family Law Self Help Legal Clinic is available four times a month, once a week.
Eligibility Requirements: NONE
Fees: FREE
Contact Person: Linda J. Grove, (301) 475-7844, press 5 for Office of the Circuit court, press 2 for Family Services, press 1 for Clinic dates. (Dates vary month to month)
Peoples Law Library Outreach Site
The Peoples Law Library Outreach Site is a project aimed at putting legal resources physically where people need them. At this site we have provided a computer which can access the Internet, legal self-help materials and access to legal hotlines to help you address your legal concerns. St. Mary's County Circuit Court in partnership with the St. Mary's Memorial Library is providing this site. The site is located at the Memorial Library in Leonardtown, Maryland.
The People's Law Library (www.peoples-law.org) is a web site created to provide access to legal information and legal self-help materials on a variety of common legal areas. The services we provide are available and useful to all members of the public, although development of the web site is based on areas of interest primarily to users with low and moderate incomes.
Fees: None
Contact Person: Linda J. Grove, St. Mary's County Circuit Court, (301) 475-7844
Location: St. Mary's Memorial Library, (301) 475-2846
Legal and Community Resources
- Family Law Hotline 1-800-845-8550 (Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
- Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service 1-800-510-0050
- Walden/Sierra Crisis Hotline – 301-863-6661 24 hours/7days a week
- Southern Maryland Center for Family Advocacy (previously known as the Women's Center) (301) 373-4141
- Department of Social Services (St. Mary's) 240-895-7001
- Child Support Customer Service (St. Mary's) 240-895-7100
- Clerk of the Court (St. Mary's County) 301-475-7844
- Maryland Family Law Forms available online @ www.mdcourts.gov/family/ Click on FORMS under section Help for the Self Represented
- St. Mary's County Circuit Court Law Library hours Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Legal Aid Bureau, Inc. (301) 884-5935


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Homeowners had already been feeling poorer, and the devastating investment losses have made thrift a necessity for many people. Saving every extra dollar now seems the most sensible course of action, given predictions of rising unemployment and daily mentions of the Great Depression.But it's easy to forget a couple of important things. First of all, the vast majority of people in the United States are not going to lose their jobs. Second, most of us work not merely for subsistence but so we can spend money on things and experiences that bring us some form of contentment.So let this serve as a reminder that there may be plenty of good reasons left to spend what you earn.This is not a call to consumer patriotism, a suggestion that we all go shopping for the good of the economy. Instead, I'm merely suggesting that if you're feeling undeserving of anything special at this particular moment, or think you should help perform some sort of collective penance for our national overspending, you may want to cut yourself some slack.I was reminded of this about a month ago, when I got a note from a man in Ann Arbor, Mich., named Ron Stefanski. At the time, I was writing about reducing financial risk, and he and his family had recently splurged on a 38-foot sailboat and lowered the 20-year-old vessel into the waters of Lake Charlevoix. The question his message raised was whether spending money on a boat was actually wise, and if so, why?Money was part of what kept the family from buying a boat for years, even though Ron had long wanted one. Until four years ago, Ron's wife, Kay, had been home raising their two boys, Dan, now 15 and Will, 17. Ron, who is 48 years old, is a vice president at Gale, a reference publisher."We don't have trust funds for our kids or oodles of discretionary income," Ron said. "So I was the one who kept saying, `Do we really need to be spending money like this when we need to get money in the bank for college?' "But trying to do the math on buying a boat will often end badly, as it will with many large discretionary purchases. Boats depreciate, vacations are over in a week or two, and you probably won't recoup the entire cost of your remodeled patio.Instead, the Stefanskis came to realize, the boat was an investment in something much more valuable than money. Ron's mother died when he was 16, and his grandmother helped raise him. Three months before his first son was born, his grandmother was murdered in her Detroit home by her newspaper delivery boy."When you look at life from that perspective, it's about creating memories," he said. "Because the good moments can be fleeting and they can be peppered with other experiences that you don't want to be as memorable."A boat is also an investment in relationships, something that isn't readily apparent until you're on one a lot. Kay, who is 46 and works in textbook sales, helped talked Ron into buying the boat."We're getting ready to be empty-nesters, learning how to navigate the space of being alone together, and that's something that's been a little bit sobering," Ron said. "What she helped me to see is that having the boat is an opportunity to connect, to spend time together when the boys are off doing their own thing."In fact, Dan and Will have been on the boat a fair bit, too."As a teenager, I look forward to doing things that teenagers do, going to parties and hanging out with my friends," Dan said. "But the boat was something I really learned to love."That has been an added bonus, given that the boys will soon be in college or away for the summers."This was a window of opportunity," Ron said. "And the fact that we have to put the effort into driving up to the lake, it marks the time as untouchable."The Stefanskis paid $55,000 for their boat and financed the purchase with a $30,000 home equity line of credit. They earn more than $250,000 each year, though that is a relatively recent development in their lives.If you make much less and have much less, you may be wondering what all this has to do with you. But not every investment of this sort needs to have a four- or five-figure price tag to be significant.Perhaps it's buying a better bicycle and taking daylong rides with others (or commuting to work to get in shape and save money on gas). Or it's the fanciest paella pan or pizza stone you can find, which keeps you out of expensive restaurants and at home with friends and family who will appreciate your new skills, the free meal and the conversation.A sports car probably doesn't qualify here. Nor does a tummy tuck. Instead, it's about investing money tactically in our relationships with one another, building bonds that last beyond ones to any particular employer or a house that we may no longer be able to afford.For people who find themselves frightened by the possibility of a long, deep recession, well, the Stefanskis know how you feel. Since they bought the boat, the balance in their retirement accounts has fallen by about a quarter. The investments in the college savings accounts for the two teenage boys have hit the skids, and the troubled regional economy means their house in Ann Arbor is worth a lot less as well.In the last downturn, Ron lost his job two weeks before the Sept. 11 attacks, and it wasn't a great time to be looking for work.What the family learned then, however, leaves them with no regrets now that they are boat owners, even though their jobs are potentially vulnerable once again."If you value family and friendships and experiences, the things that you might lose don't mean quite as much," Kay said. "It puts it all in perspective."Ron added, "Your job as a parent, a friend or life partner is to create memories with each other. That's what we're here for. And I think in that respect, the decision to purchase the boat was a good decision."
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Many believe it is the reason for parades: a street party, all-day drinking and many other things I don't care to reflect on.
Many believe it is the reason for parades: a street party, all-day drinking and many other things I don't care to reflect on.
Most of these things — parades excluded — should not happen at all, let alone on public roads during daylight hours. Many people will defend these things adamantly as being their right, their culture, their deserved break, if you will, to party until they puke, literally. I see it every year, I actually hear it time and again, as "those" people ("those" being drunk people) feel it necessary to stand toe to toe with me and loudly debate this very issue.
All I have asked them to do when they pass the designated alcohol, tobacco and drug-free area is to do so through the back of the zone, to respect our space and to keep their addictive substance use out of the eye shot of our youth and families.
While I respect every adult's right to make decisions, even with drinking being one of those decisions, it is also my right to enjoy the parade in the manner in which I choose, as well.
The alcohol, tobacco and drug-free zone is an area that is made possible because of network and partnerships with many of the law-enforcement agencies throughout the community. It is a designated area stationed at the Good Earth Transit Depot, 7600 Main St., Houma, next door to Sunshine Feed and Seed.
It provides a barricaded area where paradegoers can enjoy the festivities in an addiction-free environment. We also have uniformed officers that stay in the area during the parades. We take our covenanted position during all west-Houma parades only. Year after year we are joined by people who tell stories of unpleasant experiences elsewhere and are grateful to have found us. I've been told it's the best-kept secret in Houma.
Fact is, it's not a secret at all. Twelve years ago, the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council for South Louisiana heard the cries of our community for a family-friendly place to hang out where there is no fear of getting beads snatched from their fingers, having to hear offensive loud music or language, fights, or worse of all, where they are unable to place little ones on the ground for fear they will be plowed down by a float follower.
During day parades, ADAC youth group, South Louisiana Youth, or SLY as they like to be called, take over. They set up an area to entertain our families in the zone. They have simple refreshments they pass out to the youth and spend most of the day playing games and chatting with our guests. They demonstrate how much fun families can have without any mind-altering and harmful substances. I'd like to believe this is the way it is meant to be.
We invite you to bring your family and spend the day with us. We welcome everyone who will respect our rules and boundaries. For information on the zone or how you can become part of the ADAC agency through volunteer opportunities, call the office at 879-2273.
Alicia P. Toups is executive director for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council for South Louisiana, 730 Belanger St., Houma. She can be reached at 879-2273 or email@example.com.