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We just saw the ban of drop-side cribs after 32 infants were killed in a 10-year period -- so an average of around three deaths a year. However, something else was responsible for the death of 508 babies in a nine-year period, 43,562 injuries in a five-year period -- and is still totally legal.
Infant car seats.
Specifically, the kind that can be removed from the car. But who is at fault, and how is it any different than the ban of the cribs?
And where do you draw the line between personal and manufacturer responsibility?
Lenore Skenazy wrote a little bit on the crib recall and how there are just going to be inherit risks with some things like a ball rolling into the street, for example, and how at some point, parents just need to take responsibility ... and frankly, I agree.
She also says, though, that if a parent is going to assemble something, they should take care to do it correctly, and it's their responsibility to deal with assembly that isn't safe. That on the other hand, I disagree with. Unless a company has someone come out and build all cribs, or has you sign a waiver, it is their responsibility to provide either a fully-assembled product, or ensure the safety of their product as long as the directions were followed. The issue with the cribs was that even with proper construction, the design was just poor.
Cribs like this are still safe.The cribs with a secure side that fold down a portion of the top, outward, on a hinge, are still legal, by the way, for those who are worried about not being able to get a baby out without falling in yourself. Was there a warning in the manuals of the death-trap cribs that said that even with proper construction, your baby could still slide down and get trapped? Probably not, because it shouldn't happen.
But when it comes to infant car seats, it clearly says never to put the car seat on an elevated surface, and yet tens of thousands of infants end up hurt or killed each year because their parent did exactly that -- often on the top of a shopping cart, even though the cart AND car seat BOTH say it's dangerous. They are also placed on a bed or counter where the baby falls off and can suffocate on the soft surface or smack their head.
Not to mention the fact that it's pretty sad if an infant has an entire trip out of the house, into a store, then back home, never being unstrapped or held even once (and people blame flat heads on the Back to Sleep campaign?), but it's pretty dang obvious that trying to wedge your car seat on top of a cart, five feet off the ground, with your precious cargo in it, isn't too smart and it shouldn't be surprising that they fall off like both the cart AND the seat warn you they will, and get hurt.
Then you take into consideration that even if you set the car seat on the floor, with no risk of falling, that babies still can suffocate because most seats aren't designed to be at the right angle on the floor to still allow proper breathing like when it's installed in the car.
So, infant seats are dangerous for the baby to be in, whenever they're out of the car, and cause way, WAY more injuries every single year than cribs, yet these cribs are banned. I suppose, what we're to gather from this, is that as long as people kill their babies by breaking repeatedly printed rules and don't use common sense, we'll continue to sell an inherently more dangerous product? Didn't we ban children's cough syrup because parents refused to pay attention to the proper dosage? How is the car seat issue any different?
Personally, when I look at these statistics, I think drop-side cribs should merely be redesigned, but infant car seats should be banned and manufacturers should just make convertible seats with lower harnesses and weight limits for newborns. Keeping the car seats in the car would help keep kids safe.
Which would be more logical of a ban? Infant car seats or drop-side cribs?
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Bakarkhani utsob by 'Amra Dhakabasi'
Dhakai Bakarkhani, the traditional food/snack of the people of old Dhaka was so famous for its quality and taste that there was great demand of it in the Royal court of the Mughal in Delhi.
Muslims of Turkic and Afghan origin were first to arrive in India and brought with them 'tandoor' and 'naan' to the local culinary. Mughal's arrival in 16th century introduced 'shirmal' a kind of soft bread. Hekim Habibur Rahman in his book "Dhaka pachash barash pahley" published in the 1940's gives a detail account of the variety of original food items of Dhaka and its preparation. He said, the unique feature of Dhaka was that though rice is the staple food, the varieties of 'roti' (bread) available were simply amazing and every roti has a history and ancestry of its own. Shirmal has basic ingredients of flour and semolina (suji), persian background, it was soft and thick, whereas, Bakarkhani made of white flour and 'mawa/khoia' is firm, crisp and melts in the mouth, it is also known as 'sukha roti'.
In the past, the bakarkhaniwalas (bread-makers) used to lit up tandoor after midnight to bring out product by morning. Bakarkhani dough of white flour and mawa thoroughly mixed and kneaded for hours before stretching thin by hand over the entire span of wooden board. Then after spreading ghee (clarified butter) over it, flour is strewn on. It was folded and the process repeated several times. After sizeable numbers of such small dough are ready, they are made into roti on the board and sesame (teel) seeds are spread on it. The rotis are then put inside the tandoor. During the process of baking, pure milk is sprinkled on them twice. This is the story of making pure bakarkhanis. But now in place of ghee and milk, molasses solution is added so that the bread turns reddish.'
Cheese bakarkhani was another delicacy. In every fold, instead of ghee and flour 'mohanbhog' mishti or semolina (suji) halwa was used. These breads known as 'bhigaroti or bhijaroti' are sent on 'dalas' (high rim trays) dipped in creamy milk with almond and raisins from the house of the bride to the groom as part of a traditional matrimonial ritual. Soon other men joined in this trade, bidding goodbye to quality and hygiene of the food and this business came to an end.
Nazir Hossain, a local of Dhaka writes an interesting story in his book "Kingbadantir Dhaka" about naming of 'Bakarkhani'. The story goes in 1700A.D. when Murshid Quli Khan came to eastern Bengal after obtaining the title 'Dewan' (chief officer), he brought along with him Aga Bakar Khan as a small boy. Aga Bakar grew up as a great warrior and during the reign of Nawab Shiraj-ud-Doula held a crucial role in the then Bengal politics. Aga Bakar was appointed the commander of military forces in the Chittagong district and his amour was a 'nartaki' (dancer) of Arambag called 'Khani Begum'. However, Ujir-e-ala (minister) Jahandar Khan's wicked son Kotwal Jainul Khan also had an eye for Khani Begum. One day jainul Khan attempted to take away Khani Begum by force. Learning this Aga Bakar went hastily for her rescue. There was a fight and Jainul Khan fled. A rumour spread that after assassinating Jainul, Aga Bakar had hidden his dead body. Both Khani Begum and Aga Bakar were arrested and taken to Murshid Quli's court. As neutral judge Murshid Quli Khan gave the death sentence to Aga Bakar and put in the cage of a tiger. He fought valiantly with the animal for his life and eventually succeeded in killing it and escape. On the other hand, Jainul abducted Khani and fled to the forests of South-East Bengal. In search of Khani Begum, Aga Bakar Khan headed towards 'Chandradip' accompanied by his commander Kala Gazi. When Jainul saw that he had no hope for survival he plunged his sword into Khani Begum's chest and Aga Bakar reached the spot only to find his beloved dying. After the death of Khani Begum, Aga Bakar almost lost his mind. He stayed in Chandradip which he eventually took under his possession besides Selimabad and Buzurg Umidpur (Bakarganj named after Baker presently in Barisal). On Murshid Quli Khan's order, Aga Bakar had to wed to a respectable Shia family who gave birth to two sons Aga Sadek and Mirza Mehdi. Aga Baker was subsequently killed in a battle by his conspirators; his mutilated body was buried in old Dhaka in the field Aga Sadeq Maidan. Though Aga Bakar got married, he never forgot Khani Begum, and this he proved by naming the specially prepared bread 'bakar-khani' roti thus making his love a part of legend.

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The diagnosis of cancer presents many challenges, and you may feel a
great deal of stress. Some people try to relieve stress by smoking, drinking,
overeating, using drugs, or just "shutting down." Some people become violent or
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The following methods of relaxation and meditation are among the
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The way you breathe affects your whole body. Full, deep breathing
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is to develop full use of your lungs and get in touch with the rhythm of your
breathing. It can be practiced in any position, but it is best to learn it
lying on your back with your knees bent.
Practice roll breathing daily for several weeks until you can do it
almost anywhere, providing an instant relaxation tool any time you need
Caution: Some people get dizzy the first few
times they try roll breathing. If you begin to hyperventilate or become
lightheaded, slow your breathing. Get up slowly.
The body responds to stressful thoughts or situations with muscle
tension, which can cause pain or discomfort. Deep muscle relaxation reduces
muscle tension and general mental anxiety, too. Progressive muscle relaxation
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You can use a prerecorded audiotape to help you go through all the
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Now and then take the time to review all the muscle groups. Then relax each one a little more each time you use this method.
When you are finished, return to alertness by counting backwards
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While the decision voters make in just a few days has the potential to launch the economy on a path of economic growth, it is possible and perhaps likely that the next several years will be financially unrewarding.
The American people today are in a bad way. The labor force has shrunk, household net worth has shriveled, we've added trillions of dollars to our public debt burden. Even with the optimal economic policies, economic pain is likely to be with us for some time to come as personal and public budgets are cut.
And while, amidst a stagnant economy, the stock market has soared this year, a lot of the gain has resulted from Federal Reserve policy decisions; it's not called "easy money" for nothing. But whether through regime change at the Fed or the reemergence of inflation, money is likely to get tighter in the coming years.
Financial advisors can prepare for a period of lean investment returns through a defensive and diversified portfolio: managed futures, gold or currencies might provide a little extra zig for the zag of stocks.
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Opportunities in the stock market may not abound, and their payoffs, depending on sale date, taxes and other factors, are uncertain. But helping, teaching and growing are sure things, and you can get in on the ground floor while your competitors look for crumbs in a lean economy.


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Once a cute little shop with a blog, Attract Mode has been reborn (after a lengthy hiatus) as a "video game collective", made up of "game makers, film makers, designers, artists, and journalists".
If you need more specific information, some of the people lending a hand include artists Cory Schmitz and Maré Odomo, indie developers Phil Fish (Fez) and Superbrothers {Sword & Sworcery) and writers Eric Caoili (Tiny Cartridge) and JC Fletcher (Joystiq).
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A long buried Scotland Yard report on the murder of a Uganda rebel and politician 20 years ago is now at the center of a political firestorm in Uganda.
On March 6, 1987, Lotakoome Andrew Kayiira, the head of Uganda Freedom Movement (UFM), a guerrilla group that had fought against Milton Obote's government, was murdered while in the house of a friend, journalist Henry Gombya.
Reportedly, 10 gunmen had stormed Gombya's residence and Kayiira, who was popular in Buganda, was shot to death. When Yoweri Museveni's National Resistance Movement won power, Kayiira had been appointed Energy minister. Later that year, Yoweri Museveni's government –which had prosecuted Kayiira on allegations of plotting to overthrow the government; of which charges he was acquitted and only released two days before his murder – invited UK's Scotland Yard to probe the murder, to deflect criticism that government played a role in the murder, which role officials have denied.
The Museveni government had not officially released the Scotland Yard report's findings—The New Vision, the government-owned newspaper published what it called the official version, after the Democratic Party (DP), a Ugandan opposition party, had made available what party officials said was a copy of the report.
An article in The New Vision today said the DP's version of the report released last week was a "fake." In the DP version, wrote the Vision, "Paragraphs referring to the money-issue and implicating Henry Gombya, the key-witness, into the murder were deleted, while a 12-page statement of Gombya was inserted, which was not in the genuine report."
Added the Vision article, a "paragraph on Evidence from NRA contacts was added, while the conclusions were altered. The DP version states as the most credible hypothesis that 'NRA functionaries were behind the murder of Dr. Kayiira for political reasons' while the genuine report believes the option of a robbery gone wrong is the most likely conclusion." Moreover, according to the Vision, the font types in the DP version of the report hadn't yet been introduced by the time the genuine report had been prepared.
Norman Miwambo caught up with Gombya –who escaped into exile after Kayiira's murder – again at the center of the firestorm, for an interview. Gombya says since there is a pending court case, he can't offer a description of the person he "now" suspects killed Kayiira.
BSN: Is it not surprising to you or any sober person that, with the presence of Interpol in this world, which has capacity to arrest, to date you have never been indicted? I mean, as it is alleged, that, you're a prime suspect.
HG: No, I am not surprised that the Uganda Government has not asked Interpol to arrest me. This is simply because they know that any attempt to do this would bring out the truth. That is, Scotland Yard would be forced to submit its report to a British court to see whether I had anything to do with this murder. The Museveni government knows that if it dared go down this route its lies would be exposed without any mercy.
BSN: You were a prominent and once very active journalist, where have you been since for two decades?
HG: I spent the first five years in Britain trying to get used to being away from home and legalizing my stay here. It was not easy but I was finally allowed to stay and eventually became a British citizen. Then I have spent the last 15 years studying for my degrees in African history and journalism as well as completing my doctorate.
BSN: Why do you think fellow journalists have been so reluctant or took little interest in this high profile murder?
HG: Ugandan journalists have not been reluctant about reporting the Kayiira slaying. They have covered it fully, albeit in a very one-sided manner that has made it look as if I am the culprit. That has angered me so much. Many journalists have fallen in a trap set by the Ugandan government, because they are pursuing me and ignore the other side. For the last 20 years, it is surprising that no journalist has ever pursued or researched to what President Museveni said just after the release of Dr. Andrew Kayiira. Nobody has ever asked why of all people Dr. Andrew Kayiira opted to getting sanctuary at Gombya's house.
Before Dr. Kayiira was arrested he had a house but no body has ever asked where did the house go. Journalists have never pursued the lines of finding out about the sniffer dogs. Why don't journalists take initiative to find out those people claimed by the so called Scotland Yard report to have sent the money to Dr. Kayiira through me? Considering what's contained in what is claimed to be the Scotland Yard [report] you can be surprised by how—amateurish our journalists are. Who am I to go and tell the Prison Authority that you should not release Dr. Kayiira? Someone must be so naïve to believe that theory. First of all Prison Authorities were not the ones that ordered the release of Dr. Andrew Kayiira, he was released by High Court. Any sober person would pose a question that 'Journalists have powers to order the arrest after someone has been released by court?' I think those are the main and key areas where any interested and a good investigative journalist would concentrate.
BSN: The State owned news paper The New Vision has published what is said to be the Scotland Yard report in the murder of Dr. Kayiira. What do you know of the Scotland Yard Report?
HG: I do not have any idea what is and is not in the so-called Scotland Yard report. I have never seen it and have not tried at any time to ask Scotland [Yard] to make it available for me. As far as I am concerned, whether that report is made public or not, it does not matter to me. What matters is what I have said all along. I have never in any way been responsible for the killing of Dr Kayiira. It does not matter what anybody else says. I was in the house and I know I did not have a hand in what happened on that fateful day and wherever Andrew is, he knows I did not have anything to do with his demise. So for me, Scotland Yard report or not, I know I did not have anything to do with this outrageous murder.
BSN: Do you still remember the Scotland Yard officer who interrogated you?
HG: The Scotland Yard officer who interviewed me was Superintendent Thompson.
BSN: What do you know about Dr. Kayiira's slayers and what evidence do you
know or seen?
HG: I do not know anything about Dr. Kayiira's killers. All I have is hearsay and that cannot be proved in a court of law.
BSN: Would you mind to give just a simple description of the Muganda Brigadier who [allegedly] killed Dr. Andrew Kayiira?
HG: Again what I have is hearsay and as there is still a court case pending, I cannot give a description of a person I now suspect to have carried out this act. What I have is hearsay and it cannot be accepted in a court of law.
BSN: Don't you think that it's time to [divulge] your vast knowledge about this murder so that the killers can be brought to justice?
HG: It is wrong to say I have a "vast knowledge" of this murder. What I have always suspected is that this killing was a political assassination that could only have been carried out by orders from very high circles. I have spoken to several people and many have given me their ideas with probable and possibilities. But once again all I can say is that these are all hear-says and cannot stand a chance in any court of law. There is no physical evidence. That is where a report from Scotland Yard can help as they used scientific research to investigate the scene of the crime.
BSN: Has the government of Uganda in any way ever tried to intimidate you even when you're in exile?
HG: Soon after the Museveni government came to power in 1986, I filed a story in which I said there had been an attempt on the life of President Museveni when his helicopter came down on the outskirts of Kampala. He was not in it but I had received information that some people had tried to eliminate him. When my report appeared in the papers I was summoned to State House Entebbe where I think I could say I was intimidated. But I stood my ground and was left free. Since coming to the UK, I have not been intimidated at all and I do not think they can dare do that as I would tell them where to go.
BSN: This fiasco seems to be a hot-potato at this moment. Are you not afraid about your safety?
HG: As a British citizen I am protected by the laws of my country and know that any foreign government that tried to harm me would face the wrath of Her Majesty's Government. But having said that, I do take good care of myself and I am very mindful of what sort of company I keep.
BSN: Do you think one day, the government of Uganda will ever swallow its pride and prosecute Dr. Kayiira's killers?
HG: It is my belief that the killing of Dr Kayiira was a state-sponsored assassination. There is now way the present government can prosecute itself.
BSN: What is your opinion about the current political situation in Uganda?
HG: I do not believe in any government that stays in power for more than 10 years. Museveni has been in power now for over 20 years. He has run out of ideas concerning the future of his country and has succumbed to the inevitable road of most dictators - thinking that no one else can rule the country apart from him. Much as Ugandans are fed up of wars, the way things are going at the moment only point in one direction. Another armed struggle is pending.
BSN: And what would be your reaction to what Brigadier Kasirye said? [Brig. Kasirye Gwanga is one of several senior Uganda military officers who have announced plans to sue Uganda's The Daily Monitor, which published details of the DP's allegedly "fake" version of the Scotland Yard report].
HG: It's surprising because I haven't mentioned the name of the particular person and there are some other Baganda Brigadiers. Then why has he come out—is he guilty? It's up to the readers and followers of these events to decide for themselves.
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Ben Walker joined Brooks in 1995, working part time before graduating
from Southampton Institute the following year with a BA (Hons) in Fine
Art Valuation. He was then appointed as a full-time administrator in
the Automobilia Department, and, as the company was merged with
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(A note from the author: By the time Luke reads this, he very well may be in a different time zone, embarking on a new chapter in his life. Luke Giordano has been extremely gracious towards me, inviting me onto "The Bully Pulpit", letting me write and post on this very website, and being a terrific friend. I'm not sure why he encouraged me as much as he did, but I'm secretly glad for it. Without getting embarrassingly personal, I think there is more of what is "funny" inside of Luke than anyone – myself and Luke included – can comprehend yet, and I can't wait to see how well he does out there. As a sign of thanks to Luke, I'd like to send him off the only way I know how… )
The following is a brief, fair and balanced run-down of what each comedian at the Trashing of Luke Giordano wore on July 5th, 2011 at the Shubin Theater:
Luke Giordano – Beige/light-brown jacket over a white dress-shirt all buttoned except the top two; lightly-worn blue jeans with a hole in the left pant leg; beige canvas shoes with white soles.
Brendan Kennedy – Black t-shirt under a black short-sleeve, button-down
shirt (un-buttoned); light brown cargo shorts; Black shoes with black socks.
James Hesky – White dress-shirt with thin black stripes 1 shirt-pocket on the left; grey pants; black, grey and white sneakers
Mary Radzinski – Grey shirt under a black cloak that ended at the elbows, one button buttoned; blue jeans; golden flip-flops; black hair tie on the left wrist; 2 large silver rings – one on each hand.
Greg Maughan – blue and white checkered shirt, sleeves rolled up to the elbow, un tucked, with top two buttons unbuttoned; dark blue T-shirt underneath; blue jeans; grey, white and black running shoes; silver watch on left hand.
Pat Barker – Dark red polo with only the lowest button buttoned; blue jeans; black sneakers with white Michael Jordan logo.
Doogie Horner – Grey t-shirt; white boat shoes with no socks; long khaki pants.
JP Boudwin – Tan/Brown and white checkered shirt, un-tucked and with pearl buttons buttoned up excepting the top two; grey t-shirt underneath; black jeans; black/dark brown shoes.
Aaron Hertzog – Black and white checkered shirt with thin red and green lines rolled to the elbow's 2 pockets; blue jeans; black canvas sneakers white soles and white laces.
Mike Rainey – Black polo untucked and unbuttoned; white t-shirt underneath; blue jeans; white/orange/black/grey running shoes.
Billy Bob Thompson – Dark blue t-shirt; grey/blackish jeans; black belt with a silver buckle; dark-brown/light-brown/white sneakers.
Christian Alsis – Black, grey and white short sleeved flannel with 2 shirt-pockets, black buttons, buttoned up excepting the top-most button; white t-shirt underneath; black pants; black and white Nike sneakers.
Rob Baniewicz – White dress-shirt, buttoned to the top, sleeves rolled to just below the elbow two length-wise seams on the front of the shirt; a yellow, white and green tie; dark blue jeans; blue/grey canvas shoes, white soles, no laces.
Roger C. Snair – Red, green, yellow checkered shirt; khaki shorts; black socks; black shoes with velcro straps; a camo hunting bush hat with draw string.
Thanks for everything Luke, best of luck.
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..To Lean Horse 100 Mile Trail Run in Hot Springs, South Dakota.
Tomorrow at 5 AM the adventure begins and I can't wait! I just packed my drop bags, my gear, my food, I'm ready.
Almost a week with great friends doing great things!
Myself, Alicia, Tom and Nancy will be adventure-mates for the week. Tom is pacing Alicia who is running the 100, I'll be running the 100 and Nancy will be crew chief for Alicia and probably at times for me too, as the course is an out and back.
I took a peek at the forecast for race day: 90F Saturday 10% rain and 93F Sunday with 30% rain. Not too shabby.
A big cheers to all of the runners running Lean Horse and of course, Leadville this Saturday. Ah, Leadville. A part of me would like to have been back there this year but that will take place for me next year. So many races, so little time...
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Artists put in overtime to pay tribute to MLK's working legacy
It took a group of Houston artists 41/2 days of around-the-clock work to make their vision a reality outside a South Park gas station.
A 44-foot-by-16-foot mural was unveiled at the corner of MLK and Bellfort Saturday afternoon, just 12 hours after the finishing touches were added to work that features an image of Martin Luther King Jr. in front of the American flag on its left side and a black-and-white portrait of President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle with their two daughters on the right.
Houston artists Reginald Adams and Acie Washington wanted the work unveiled prior to the president's second inauguration and the national holiday honoring the slain civil rights leader this week.
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While a mural this size would normally take about a month, Adams said artists worked long hours last week to complete the project in time for the unveiling. "The only contingency was the weather," added Adams, president and CEO of the Museum of Cultural Arts Houston.
More projects planned
Adams hopes the mural is the first of dozens created around South Park, a neighborhood located a few miles south of MacGregor Park.
"My goal is to engage young artists and give them the spirit to give back to the community," Adams said.
This first project meant something different to everyone involved. To Menard, the mural signified the strength of the African-American community and its ability to grow.
"We are not afraid to work. We are building mountains here," Menard said. "There is nothing we can't do."
On a wall adjacent to the mural is a smaller work titled "Honoring Our Own," which had the names of several artists who pioneered the hip-hop culture.
"We gave honor to all the people of the community who put in effort for this project," Washington said, "and the fallen who made this community and put a name on this community."
Washington said his mural showcases how far society has come and humanity's ability to push through hard times.
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A typical LA trip to Vegas…
There are many in Los Angeles who enjoy a quick trip to Vegas without ever getting a hotel room…drive in, enjoy all that the city has to offer, and drive home.
Well, that's what the Dodgers are doing today, they're just not driving. The team will depart Camelback Ranch in about an hour or so, head to Vegas, play a game against the Reds at our old Triple-A affiliate's home park, Cashman Field, and then head back to Los Angeles for tomorrow's game against the Indians.
If you're home tonight, be sure to tune into PRIME TICKET, where Vin Scully will call the action. And if you're around tomorrow, come on down to the Ravine to get this season started off right!
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Given this management's penchant for forcing young guys produce right away, I can't say as I'm surprised to see Repko released. He siezed one opportunity a couple years back in spring, but then JoJo blew him out of the water for a PVL [surprise.] After that, he just never capitalized on his chances. Its not for the lack of desire, but IMO I don't think he'll ever develop into a ML hitter. Goodluck to him though, and may someday he come back to bite Ned and Joe in the asss.
Stupid time warp!!
Good luck Repko!
Josh and company!
Hurry back! Can't wait to see all of you at the Ravine!
My friend Luvthedodgers23 took the stadium tour yesterday with Steve. she said the Top Deck looks beautiful!
I hope it will not rain here but if is I got my Dodger Blue raincoat! Still debating if I should take the new Metro bus there tomorrow night.
Goodluck to Stults as well.
Looks like Frank now has about a month's worth of lawyer money between what he saved on Stults' and Repko's contracts, plus the "several hundred thousand dollars" Hiroshima paid for Stults.
Well done Frank. Well done.
Josh Lindblom reassigned to minor league
F**kal continues SUCKING, and Mannyroid is beginning to SUCK as well.
So glad to see that #482 Frank was able to net a few hundred grand out of the Stultz deal. Well, there's plenty more where that came from, Frank – just sell a few more prospects to Japan as the season rolls along.
Better yet, SELL THE TEAM, you MF**king miserable bas**rd!
I think Repko deserves better than this ……I think we all do.
Sell the team…..Frank!!!!
I think it is safe to say messagebear is just a tad miffed.
………and yes, Dodger4life, Jason certainly deserves better treatment than that.
Nellyjune ~ a tad miffed….lmao!!!!!
So… "Dodgers front office drops the ball…"
Evidently its catching. Ask F**kal.
Gib is in Vegas with tickets in hand for tonight's game and awaiting the Dodgers. Drove in from Glendale, AZ on Monday after watching half of the Kuroda/J-Martin minor league game and after one day w/o baseball (this after 9 straight days of baseball), I'm ready for my next fix here at Cashman Stadium tonight!
Windy and possibly rainy tonight so we'll see how it goes.
Bummer on Repko and Stults but I kind of feel they will do better outside the Dodgers org with a team that really needs them right now. Well Repko should find a good team – not sure how Stults will do in Hiroshima…
So what we have here, is FAILURE to communicate.
Some men, you just kain't reach. So you get what we had here today, which is the way Frank wants it, well, he gits it.
I don't like this any more than you…
BTW, Padilla continues to impress. Nice choice for opening day Joe.
Joe to Ned: I thought you were telling him?
Ned to Frank: I thought you were telling him?
Frank: I was busy with the whole marathon thing!
That & dealing with Jamie & the divorce.
Extremely poor communication for such a professional organization. Just another embarrasing example of poor ownership/management from our current team.
I wonder what that says to the current players about their bosses.
I know how I'd feel if it was my bosses…
Collie ~ at least the players have us to get them through this mess. We, the fans, will keep them strong!
Well, maybe Padilla will turn it on when the bell rings, and maybe NOT. At least we'll find out pretty quickly, because he should be going up against the other teams' number 1 the first couple of series at least. If it doesn't work out as Joe expects, it's a good thing he's got so many candidates for #5 – he may have to pick one of them for No. 5 and yet another for what's now No. 1. But that's why we have such a legendary talent managing the team, and you know that Frank believes he can do it. Why else would Joe ask for pitching help over the last two off-seasons, and Frank pretty much tell him, "I trust you, you can do it with what we've got".
I everbody
WOW Towers sure got lit up there, I wouldn't be surprise he'll settle down, it might be just one of those "Wolf" type first innings.
Good evening everyone……………
Man, I've been waiting all off season for that excitement we were promised…..times a running out….
I have a feeling the ITD Koolaid is going to be in high demand this season.
What a lousy start to a ballgame!
The only thing that last 7 years with the McCourt's is collateral……
Time warping again!!!
Repko: "The only disappointment is they didn't show faith in me in the offseason." Don't worry Jason, in about 15 years you'll be just the right age for Ned and Joe. I still say it's a bad thing to lose that talented a player from your organization. As for Spring Training and its meaningless stats…..zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
I can't remember the wind favoring one team so much.
Didn't the Reds take batting practice BEFORE the game?
It seems that in the last week or too each 5th starter candidate has just swallowed the olive when they had the chance.
Torre keeps saying that were in good shape without a #1 because we have solid pitchers the rest of the way.
2 problems with that… #1 we don't have a solid #5.
#2 While 2-4 may be very good, in the playoffs having a #1 stud ace type pitcher is the key to doing well.
IMO that is what has kept us from moving on to the WS each of the last 2 years. So maybe we can get to the playoffs with who we have now but I don't think we can move on in them.
I'm not faulting Torre for this as he's wanted pitching each year and gotten none. So I know he's going to say one thing to the media, but lying in bed at night when he's talking with his wife I'm sure the words are much different.
Think about this… Dre had 6 walk off hits last year. Do you think he could have that many this year. That was special what we saw with him last year. The Dodgers had 36 wins at home and 11 were walk offs (Over 30% of their home wins were via walk off). For the season 31 of their 69 games were via comeback which is also 45%. I'm not thinking that will happen again this season.
I'm just trying to be realistic with my expectations on this season. If they do great and I have to eat crow I'll be very happy to ask for some BBQ sauce…
Seeing Josh has now allowed 9 runs in the 1st 2 innings & guessing it's save to say he isn't going to be the #5.
I wonder if the Dodgers could sell him to a team in Japan? Make a few extra bucks so Frank can hire a new limo driver for the year seeing as he lost one to Jamie.
Can anyone tell I'm fuming about this whole thing.
I'm usually a positive one.
OBF — you bring up a good point.
We don't have a #1 or #5. But we have a great 2-4 and an incredible bunch of BP pitchers! Woo hoooo!!! Were set for the season!!!!!!
I'm just as ticked off as you are, Collie! Josh does suck, Russ Ortiz sucks (I think because he is old, and, you know how Joe feels about elders), but I'll bet Joe keeps him.
This is the first time this spring that I'm hearing Vin Scully's voice.
It sure makes things feel better.
Hey there Tru.
In terms of Repko, I liked him a lot. But he never did well when he had the opportunity to do so. Dre when given the shot won the job with his performance (Although it did take Joe awhile to realize it). Repko didn't. He is great as a defensive replacement but he just didn't produce with the stick in his hands. I just hope he doesn't go to the Giants. I could see him doing well there & sticking it to the Blue.
As Khali said if Ned's still around in about 7 years he'll probably sign Repko to a contract as a PVL'er…
I see Towers is doing his best Bombko imitation.
All I can say is, better now than having him make the team and finding out later.
This team is perfectly capable of winning the west.
Its also perfectly capable of finishing fourth.
Please, please, don't let Ned be around for seven years! I'd love for the McCourts to be forced to sell the team. Hopefully, to an owner who is a true baseball fan.
OLF ~ I had to turn the game off in the second inning…couldn't take the beating…let me know if we get some runs.
Hi'ya gang!!! Well said Collie with your 8:38 post!!! Beav, I'm with you on the 1st and 4th post. It's going to be alot closer than last year. I don't think we have nearly as much wiggle room!!! Unless we're talking about Jamie!!!
Well I guess it's good bye to "the reincarnation of Pistol Pete Reiser", as I liked to call Jason Repko.
The man who lived dangerously between the lines.
I'll miss him,
Best Wishes.
*I mean OBF, sorry
I wish Joe a lot of luck trying to field 11 pitchers. He may really have to be a magician this season.
Time warp check……………………….
8:25 pm (pst)
Submission error 😦
8:29 pm (pst)
ITDFST (Inside the Dodgers Future Standard Time – for anybody reading for the first time) is now 51 minutes ahead of PST.
Yes we got a run, TB4, Kemp tripled and Blake doubled.
Another 2 runs Ellis & Hu singed and Redman knocked them in with a double.
The score is 10-3 in the bottom of the 4th
I'm having a lot of page loading problems.
Hey Wally!!
Sad thing is, this team could finish fourth and STILL lead the league in attendance. That in Frankspeak is considered a successful year.
Nellyjune, what I get are "page loading problems'" and it says, "this page isn't redirecting properly".
I would like to take this time and thank Josh Towers for pitching his way off the team this evening.
Yep Beav, it is sad. And I fear, it could get alot worse!!!
I think we should have a party in Josh Towers honor. A round of ITD Koolaid for everyone!!! Where is seesky with the flask?
OBF – I don't get redirected. I just get "submission error due to too many comments in a short period of time by you." Ummmm……………….. I did one before I got the submission error. I guess it was one too many at the time. I just think of all the late night stuff we used to do and never had a problem until the mlblbogs tried to fix it. I guess the old saying holds true………………why fix something that isn't broken? It was working fine until they tried to fix it.
Hi'Ya Nelly!!! Ahhh, the good old days!!!
""Well I guess it's good bye to "the reincarnation of Pistol Pete Reiser", as I liked to call Jason Repko.
The man who lived dangerously between the lines.
I'll miss him,
Best Wishes.
By oldbrooklynfan on March 31, 2010 9:15 PM ""
LOL OBF! that is a good description for Repko!
I will miss him too!
Good luck Reiser…er Repko.
So good to hear Vin!
Hey Jhall!!! It is always good to see you here on ITD!! Watching you and Beav go back and forth is still pretty good.
I just back page and than hit SUBMIT again.
Sometimes I do it about 50-100 times.
Sometimes it last more than a half hour
like this one.
Jeez, scared me a second when I saw Giles name in RF.
Brooklyn – try unplugging your DSL modem for a few seconds then plug it back in and wait for it to reconnect to the internet. That clears it sometimes.
enchanted – How did your weather end up after this morning?
Love that smile Jhall!!!!
The snow melted off pretty quickly after it stopped. By late afternoon you could hardly tell it even snowed except for the few places where the sun didn't hit.
I found that sometimes if I come out of ITD, than get back on again, it straightens out.
Well, that's good enchanted. That means no PG&E issues either………….even better 🙂
You too Nelly!!! :)))
Let a smile be your umbrella!!! It's been fun, catch you all later!!! Goodnight and thanks for the conversation and laughs!!! It's always a nice addition to my day!!! GO DODGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nite Wally!!
Good Night Wally!!! Sweet dreams and have a wonderful tomorrow!!!
No PG&E problems, but let's just say that when dodgereric says the sheriff's in town and when I say the sheriff's in town, they mean two totally different things.
It's almost sounds ridicules to say that overall the Dodger pitching was very good almost fantastic in the 12-4 loss.
But it's true. Right?
I'm not haven any trouble now, but it comes and goes.
Good night all.
Looks like Ramon Ortiz's bag is headed to L.A.
Goodnight Brooklyn! We'll get 'em tomorrow.
Good Night OBF!!! Tomorrow they will be home at Dodger Stadium.
Neighbors again? Yuck!!!!
Let's just say unless we're having an indian uprising, I don't think I should have an arrow sticking in the ground 8 feet from my backdoor.
Getting late. Catch you all later.
OMG enchanted!!!! Unbelieveable!!!
Good Night enchanted!!! Take care ~ I will hope the Sheriff is not needed tomorrow 🙂
An article about our outfield………………………..it's one of the bright spots for the Dodgers right now. I do look forward to see how they progress (even Manny), and I look forward to seeing how Reed Johnson is used and hoping he does well when given the opportunities to do so.
Our pitching definitely seems to have it's issues (more than the usual this season), but maybe our outfield can provide some good balance and hopefully lead the way to another division title. It seems like they (Andre and Matt) are ready for the challenge.
& this tidbit from the Verducci Top 10 for '10: What I'm most looking forward to this season article:
8. California courtroom drama
In the Bay Area, the Giants and A's do battle over Oakland's strategy to relocate to San Jose. In SoCal, the McCourts continue their War of the Roses divorce proceedings, a nasty feud that could lead to someone else owning the Los Angeles Dodgers, but not before the Dodgers — a team stopped short of the World Series twice in a row only because of the mighty Phillies — could see their window slammed shut because of the owner-driven austerity.
Some pretty good observations in the 8:38 post by Collie. Wouldn't it be interesting to know what Torre really thinks of his starters?
Wow talk about a fast trip to Vegas. I just hope no one lost a tooth! Well I can't wait for tonights game…..GOOOOO DODGERS!
Hey Josh can you keep us update on where Repko and Gagne end up ?
Hey Rose!
I can't wait for tonight either!
Is a beautiful day for a ballgame for a ballgame tonight! It is quite beautiful today! and I am going to the game tonight! When I left the house at 6:AM it was sprinkling but no more! Nothing but blue skies now! I took the bus/train/bus this morning to work so I will try the new shuttle bus to the stadium out of Union Station! I can't wait to be at our Lady of Chavez Ravine!
Josh! The shuttle is running tonight right?
He just out-aged him 🙂
I just read that Carroll is the starting 2nd baseman. So, just what did he do to outplay DeWitt?
The shuttle indeed starts tonight!
Thanks Josh! you are the greatest!
Have a fabulous day everyone!
That would be the Ethier is more valuable off the bench than Pierre rule Tru.
Thanks, Nellyjune and Enchanted 🙂
Enchanted has a point 🙂
Tru, maybe it's an elaborate April Fool's Day prank. I would certainly like to think so because DeWitt has won the job IMHO.
Sparkleplenty ~ LOL! I think DeWitt has more than earned the job, too.
….but like enchanted eluded to, Andre flat out won the job in left field during spring training of the 2008 season and only an injury (the infamous piano) to JP changed Andre's fate IMO. So, DeWitt is unfortunately in the same circumstance Andre was in during the 2008 season.
Joe's statement ~ "DeWitt did everything we asked but turn the double play. Until we see that he can turn the deuce, we have to go with the guy who can handle it. When DeWitt bobbled the easy ground ball yesterday, it just reinforced our position that he isn't ready to handle the job yet."
Might as well send DeWitt packing to Albuquerque. Can't turn double plays sitting on the bench. And whatta bench that will be with Green and Belliard.
Joe's decision to not go with DeWitt has just proven, without the shadow of a doubt, that he is certifiably senile. Maybe DeWitt should call Juan Pierre and get the recipe for the "man love mojo" so he might be able to get on Joe's good side. Sheesh!!!!!
I'll bet he is sent packing, Enchanted. So sad.
If I was DeWitt I'd tell Joe and Ned where they can stick things. He's done everything asked of him and still doesn't get a shot. Nice message to send to the other young guys coming up. Can hardly wait for them to extend Joe's managing contract.
From MLB writer Ben Platt, written 3/31/10:
"MOUND DOMINATION: Dodger starting pitching has been nothing short of spectacular this spring as four of the club?s hurlers appear in the Top-10 among NL Cactus League leaders with Ramon Ortiz (1.15, 1st), Clayton Kershaw (1.69, 5th), Chad Billingsley (1.84, 6th) and Russ Ortiz (2.40, 9th). In addition, right-handers Chad Billinglsey (1.84) and Hiroki Kuroda (2.51) would rank seventh and tenth, respectively, but come up just short of qualifying. In fact, the four rotation mainstays (Kershaw, Billingsley, Kuroda and Vicente Padilla) plus the two Ortiz?s, Charlie Haeger and Carlos Monasterios have combined to go 8-5 with a 2.50 ERA (32 ER/115.1 IP) in 41 games (19 starts). Finally, Ramon Ortiz ranks third with 21 strikeouts and Kershaw is tied for ninth with 17."
You can move DeWitt around yet for a couple of years, but how often can you lock in a guy like Nick Green on your roster. That's why we have a guy like Ned always looking around each off-season to latch on to the guys that will really make this team a winner.
Don't forget that today is April Fools Day.
Do you think we can wait until at least one regular season game is played before we hit the panic button?
Not sure where all this information about DeWitt is coming from regarding whether or not he will start the season as the Dodger's second baseman but it seems to me the only way to see if he can handle the job is to let him try. It is not his fault he did not get enough double play chances in spring games but I have to believe they hit him a lot of grounders and worked with him all spring. And if he starts the season off good offensively, they might be able to overlook a few errors. I think we will all know soon enough.
Charlie Haeger named 5th starter.
And, now Joe has decided Blake DeWitt is the starting 2nd baseman. I'm getting more and more confused by the minute.
Sparkleplenty ~ LMAO! I'm beginning to think our manager is the one who is senile 🙂
Tru, it's that darned senility – you never know 🙂
It IS Joe that has the problem – sorry if you thought I meant you!
I think it's happening to me, too 🙂
lbirken – I am always holding out hope and I am so ready for the regular season to begin. We had the same mixed feelings last spring training, with pitching especially, and we got to the playoffs. I am saying this as I am watching the Padres on mlb's 30/30 show. Nobody is giving them a chance to get out of the cellar this season, but they just might surprise everyone because nobody is expecting it at all. Anything is possible and nothing is impossible 🙂
Dang Carroll over Dewitt? Yep it better be an April Fool joke hahaha.
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What the car of the near future will sense about your biology. Auto makers are researching technology that could feed your heart rate, blood pressure and other biometric responses into the car's computers, the better to determine when you're drowsy or overwhelmed with distracting media. MIT researcher Bryan Reimer and WSJ's Joe White has details on Lunch Break.
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The human brain has a remarkable capacity for interpreting speech, with large areas of the brain given over to tracking the sound and interpreting it as language. The neurons that manage this capacity are put in place during our embryonic development, and these are able to respond to sounds shortly after birth. But now, a new study looked at brain activity in premature infants, and it showed the networks that respond to syllables are already active well before most infants are normally born.
What makes this all the more remarkable is the networks are still under construction at that time.
The work relied on infants born at about 30 weeks of gestation (normally, birth comes at about 38 weeks). These babies are typically so young they spend most of their time in an intensive care unit, so it's not possible to take them to an MRI tube to track their brain's function. Instead, the researchers took advantage of the human body's relative transparency to certain infrared wavelengths.
It turns out some of these wavelengths are absorbed by different forms of hemoglobin, the oxygen carrier of red blood cells. Using these wavelengths, the authors could distinguish between oxygenated hemoglobin and molecules that had already delivered oxygen to nerve cells. By fitting a light source and series of sensors to the infants' heads, they were able to roughly track where in the brain more of the oxygen was being used, and thus where the brain was most active. The resolution isn't as good as in MRI, but the speech centers of the brain are pretty well mapped, so this wasn't as much of a drawback as it could have been.
Clearly, even full-term infants don't understand speech. But their brains are sensitive to speech, showing increased activity when the syllables change or a new speaker's voice is heard. So, the authors tested both, playing a repeated set of "ba" sounds, but sometimes changing the speaker, or other times slipping in a "ga" instead. And, just as in infants and adults, the activity appeared in specific areas of the brain and showed distinctive left-right differences.
So, the data clearly suggests the ability to process sound associated with speech is already present at 30 weeks after conception. Again, the striking thing about that is the areas of the brain that do this processing aren't fully formed by this point in time.
The areas studied by the author have a distinctive layered structure, formed by the progressive birth and migration of different populations of neurons—those born first for a layer that ever successive population has to migrate through, with the next population forming a second layer that everything after them also has to migrate through. Once the layers are completed, connections among neurons in different layers are formed. At the stage the authors are looking at, the cells are still migrating. Only some initial connections are in place.
It's often difficult to distinguish between the things our brains are structured specifically to do and things our brains are structured to have the capacity to learn. The fact these areas of the brain can pick out speech differences even before the final structure is in place, however, provides some support to the idea that some capacity to speech is inherent to the brain.
PNAS, 2013. DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1212220110 (About DOIs).