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4/24/14: Starting pitcher Tyson Ross broke through last season with an impressive 2.93 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and 9.6 K's per nine innings in 13 starts. So naturally, the Padres expected him to be a big contributor this season. He started terribly, allowing 11 runs in just over 10 innings in his first two starts. His last two have been very strong, including seven good innings against the Detroit Tigers and eight against the San Francisco Giants. He seems to have corrected a mechanics issue, and getting back into form. Should he continue, then all is not lost for the Padres.
4/17/14: It looks like the Padres have seen enough out of second baseman Jedd Gyorko to make a decision about his long term future. The team inked him to a six year deal plus an option year. The deal is for $35 million and the option is for $13 million. Gyorko is just entering his second season in the bigs and does not have an impressive batting line to date. However, it seems that he has done enough to show that he can develop into a quality player over the long haul. Gyorko is only 25 and has only played 140 games or so, so his best baseball is probably yet to come.
4/10/14: At least the Padres have some of the coolest third or alternate uniforms in the game. The yellow one with the black sleeves is pretty slick. Hopefully, that will detract from the play on the field in the first week of the season. It was an ugly first week, as the Padres went 1-4. They rank 27th or worse in the major offensive categories of runs scored, batting average, on base percentage and slugging percentage. A team can survive a bad offense with great pitching, but the Padres have not pitched well either. The good news is that there are more than 150 games remaining and this could just be an outlier.
4/3/14: The Padres got a jump on the most of the league by drawing the Sunday night game against the Dodgers, who had a jump on the entire league by opening up the season over a week earlier in Australia. Since the Dodgers won both of the Australian games versus the Diamondbacks, that made L.A. the hottest team in the league going into Sunday. And the Padres knocked off the undefeated Dodgers by getting to reliever Brian Wilson for three runs in the eighth inning. They won 3-1 and showed that they are not scared of anyone.
3/27/14: We are getting to the time in spring training where clubs are announcing their opening day starting pitcher. There is some honor in this tradition, as it often symbolizes the faith an organization has in a pitcher, or if nothing else, can establish who is the Number 1 in the eyes of the team. The San Diego Padres have elected to with Andrew Cashner in their opener against the L.A. Dodgers. Cashner was once a top prospect in the Cubs organization, but has dealt with several injures in his career. He posted a 3.04 ERA last season and an impressive 119/41 strikeout to walk ratio.
3/20/14: As always, the Padres rise and fall with third baseman Chase Headley. Headley has been out since straining his calf, but is optimistic that he can make opening day on March 30. He will not rush himself back, but believes a 'worst case scenario' may mean missing a few games to start the regular season. He is not concerned about getting his batting up to speed, and thinks that is more of taking a few extra swings in the cages. Rather, he is concerned about moving on defense and making sure that is working before getting back into regular action. The Padres need him to return, and return to form so they can compete in the NL West this season.
3/13/14: All eyes in San Diego are on Padres outfielder Cameron Maybin. Maybin dove for a ball last week and came up lame. The result is a ruptured biceps tendon - which just sounds incredibly painful. Word now comes that he will not have surgery on the injury. He is going with the rest and rehab routine, which if it works, could have him returning sooner than the original two to three month layoff. Of course, the risk is that if it does not heal itself properly, then he could be out much longer. Maybin, reportedly, opted against the surgery.
3/6/14: The regular season is still almost a month away, so anything can still happen. However, while many people are picking the Padres as their darkhorse team, many others are accepting that such a result just got a lot more difficult. The Padres best defensive center fielder, Cameron Maybin, is expected to miss the next two to three months with a ruptured biceps tendon. Maybin only played 14 games last season as he dealt with wrist and knee injuries. So while the Padres may be accustomed to playing without him, it does not help the fact that they will be playing without him.
2/27/14: The Padres, for the past few years, have had options on what to do with third baseman Chase Headley. Headley is their best position player and many teams would love to have him. The Padres have been reluctant to trade him, but maybe they should rethink that. Headley suffered a calf strain last week which will likely cost him a couple of weeks. It is the second year in a row where he has suffered an injury in spring training. He got a late start to the season in 2013 and only hit .250 with 13 homers and 50 RBIs. At this point, the Padres may be wise to trade off the 29 year old and develop someone who will be able to play well and consistently.
2/20/14: The Padres will get a real boost in their pitching if Cameron Maybin can return to full health and strength. His 2013 season was a train wreck due to a left knee sprain and a right wrist injury. The wrist required a complex surgery, so it is anyone's guess as to how effective he can be in 2014. But, when healthy, he is a quality pitcher. Case in point: in 2011, just three years ago, he was worth an extra four wins (if you believe in sabremetrics and advanced statistics). With pitchers and catchers reporting, it is time to see where he stands.
2/13/14: As far as the Padres go, this season will be the gauge on how they are developing as an organization. Clearly the Dodgers are the odds on favorite to win the division, and every other team in the NL West looks improved over 2013. The Padres are younger and more raw than their counterparts, but may be scrappy enough to turn some heads. It is also a big year for starter Josh Johnson. Once a promising young pitcher, he has had trouble staying healthy in career, and has only reached 100 innings four times. He claims that he is fully healthy now, and that could be a great steal for the Padres.
2/6/14: Maybe the Padres are on to something. It is well known that left handed pitching is at a premium in the major leagues, and that decent lefties tend to fare well. The Padres seem to understand this and look like they are trying to corner the market on left handed pitching. The team signed reliever Tony Sipp to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Sipp was most recently with the Arizona Diamondbacks, and struggled in his time there. However, considering the dearth of left handed pitching in the majors, maybe a change of scenery will do him well.
1/30/14: The Padres will have some youth in spring training this season, and that means there is always the possibility that some young prospect surprises everyone and makes the team. San Diego announced 18 non-roster invites to spring ball, and that group included their top two prospects: catcher Austin Hedges and starting pitcher Matt Wisler. Also invited were shortstop Jace Peterson and starting pitcher Joe Ross, and 2011 first round pick Cory Spangenberg. Maybe these guys are a year or two away from making the majors, but the experience will be good for them and the team.
1/23/14: The Padres jumped onto the bandwagon of teams avoiding arbitration by agreeing to a $6.1 million deal with Ian Kennedy. This was the second time that Kennedy has been eligible for arbitration. He earned just under $4.3 million last season when he posted an ERA approaching 5.00. He also had 163 strikeouts versus 73 walks over 181 innings (split between the D'Backs and Padres). That $6.1 million figure makes the Braves deal for about $3.5 million for Mike Minor look like a bargain. Minor had the same innings, but much better numbers, and is going for about half the price.
1/16/14: Professional sports is always full of surprises. Every year, in every league, there are surprise teams that make the game interesting and remind us 'why we play the games'. In the NL West, it is easy to pencil in the Dodgers as the expected division champs. Arizona is pretty good as well (though they seem to be more concerned with keeping pace with L.A. than developing a long term competitive team). Enter the Padres. They have played the free agent market very shrewdly and have developed a nice crop of players. It is not out of the realm of possibilities that they make a run at the postseason in 2014.
1/9/14: Sunday was a sad day for San Diego Padres as they announced that long time broadcaster and baseball legend Jerry Coleman passed away at the age of 89. Coleman played nine years in the big leagues with the Yankees in the 50's, even winning a World Series and earning an all-star invite. Coleman started broadcasting in 1960, and joined the Padres as their lead radio announcer in the early 70s and held the position ever since. He won the 2005 Ford C. Frick Award from the National Baseball Hall of Fame for his broadcast work. He will be missed.
1/2/14: It was announced a couple weeks ago that that the Padres reached a deal with relief pitcher Joaquin Benoit, and now the club and player have made it official. Benoit signed a two year deal worth $15.5 million dollars. Of that there is an $8 million dollar vesting option for 2016 if Benoit reaches 55 games finished in 2015. So that could make the deal worth $23.5 million over three years. Benoit emerged as the closer for the Detroit Tigers last year - largely due to necessity from injuries to others - and he performed very well, posting a 2.01 ERA over 67 innings.
12/26/13: The Padres made a commitment to their bullpen this past week by agreeing to a two year, $15 million deal with closer Joaquin Benoit. Benoit (36) served as the primary closer for the Detroit Tigers last season. Benoit had been a middle relief guy for all of his career prior to 2010. He got forced to the closer role by necessity and turned into one of the best in the league. Last season, he posted a 2.01 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP while converting 24 saves. He may not be the long-term answer at the closer role that the Padres need, but he should fit the bill for the next year or two as the Padres rebuild.
12/19/13: The Padres may be in better position than many people expect for 2014. The big signing, of course, was starting pitcher Josh Johnson. Johnson was once one of the better pitchers in the league until two miserable years in Toronto humbled him and knocked down his value. He is set for a rebound year in cavernous Petco Park. They also picked up left-handed hitting outfielder Seth Smiths in a trade with the Oakland A's. So the team actually has some good young talent to make a run at a playoff spot, or at least show that they can compete.
12/12/13: The Josh Johnson signing is an interesting one for the Padres. Johnson was one of the better pitchers in baseball for several years. Then he (like almost anyone else with talent on the Marlins) was shipped off to Toronto. The bottom fell out for the past two seasons while north of the border. That is not good for a career arc and even worse when heading into free agency. The Padres signed him to a one year deal, so there is very little risk for the team. For Johnson, it is a good chance to increase his value for next offseason by taking advantage of the cavernous dimensions of Petco Park.
12/5/13: Jaff Decker, a minor league prospect with the Padres had been rumored to be on the trading block, and there was a lot of speculation that the New York Mets were interested. The Padres found a trading partner with the Pittsburgh Pirates and send Decker and Miles Mikolas for Eastern League Rookie of the Year Alex Dickerson. Decker played decently last year in triple-A ball, but his stock has fallen in recent years. Dickerson, however, is a rising talent - starring in both the Florida State league and double-A for the last two seasons. He has played first base, but the Padres are expected to put him in the outfield.
11/28/13: San Diego took a step at rebuilding their rotation by signing pitcher Josh Johnson to a one year, $8 million deal. Johnson is a former Cy Young candidate who has struggled for the past few years. The Padres are betting on a bounce back year and Johnson looks to parlay this deal into a larger and longer one after the 2014 season. He was one of the best pitchers in MLB from 2009-12 with the Florida/Miami Marlins. He posted an ERA under 3.00 and a 1.15 WHIP in 101 starts. He struggled last season in Toronto, but could be a great signing for the Padres.
11/21/13: The Padres really have one highly coveted asset, and that is third baseman Chase Headley. San Diego did not trade him last season as they could not get a deal they wanted for him, and pulled him off waivers in September, again because they could not find a trade that gave them what they wanted. Since then, it was assumed that San Diego would try to sign Headley to an extension. However, it is being reported that the there is a growing movement within the organization to trade Headley in order to address several areas of need. Considering the gap between the Padres and the top of the Division, this may be the better long-term solution.
11/14/13: Opportunity may be falling into the lap of the San Diego Padres. The Toronto Blue Jays opted not to give starting pitcher Josh Johnson a qualifying offer, making him a free agent. It was not too long ago that Johnson was a stud young pitcher in the Marlins organization and got shipped out to Toronto when Miami decided to gut their team a couple years ago. The Padres certainly could use a top of the rotation guy, especially in their cavernous ballpark. It remains to be seen who else is interested in Johnson, but the Padres certainly should be.
11/7/13: While the Padres did not sniff the playoffs this past season, it should not be forgotten that they finished in third place in the NL West - ahead of both San Francisco Giants and the Colorado Rockies. While no one in the West is on par with the Dodgers in terms of money or talent, the Padres could improve their rotation and add a few bats as well as a corner outfielder. Like several other teams, the Padres may be interested in Bronson Arroyo as a veteran arm. They may also have interest in Tampa Bay's James Loney, if they are willing to open up the wallet a little bit to bring in a bigger free agent name this offseason.
10/31/13: The Padres have not made much noise since the end of the regular season and may not do much in the offseason. There are questions about re-signing Chase Headley and acquiring pitcher Phil Hughes, but those will probably wait until the World Series is over. The biggest rumor surrounding the team is that Brad Ausmus may be a candidate to replace Jim Leyland in Detroit. Ausmus was once a Tigers player and is young enough to relate to the current crop of stars that are looking to make the next step. Leyland stepped down as manager last week but is expected to stay within the organization.
10/24/13: It is anyone's guess as to what the Padres are planning to do this offseason. They did not field a decent team in 2013 and finished at the bottom of the NL West. It did not help that their speed guy, Evereth Cabrerra, was suspended for 50 games for his involvement with the Biogenesis scandal (note to fantasy baseball players - pick up Cabrerra to bolster your steals ranking). Aside from that, Chase Headley is the obvious big name, but that also makes him a bargaining chip for a trade to get several prospects in return.
10/17/13: With Joe Girardi off the market (he signed an extension to stay manager of the New York Yankees), the Cubs are looking elsewhere for a new bench boss. One possibility is Padres' bench coach Rick Renteria. The Cubs are expected to meet with Renteria soon. Renteria played in the majors from 1986 to 1994. He has coached in both the minor and major leagues since, and also managed the 2013 Mexican National Team in the World Baseball Classic. Chicago needs someone to relate to their young talent, and Renteria may be a steal, despite his relative anonymity.
10/10/13: Just up I-5, the Dodgers' fans are enjoying the playoffs and looking for a World Series championship. In San Diego, the Padres are trying to get healthy. For 2014. Star third baseman Chase Headley and pitcher Tyson Ross had surgery this past week and are currently rehabbing. Headley had a procedure on his knee from a torn meniscus that has bothered him since spring training. Ross had surgery on his partially dislocated shoulder dating back to April. Both should be ready for the next season, though there is a chance either could be traded this offseason.
9/26/13: San Diego is simply riding out the season at this point and trying to see what they have for next year. They did get 7.2 scoreless innings out of starter Robbie Erlin last week on their way to a 2-0 win. Of course, that game was against the Dodgers' backups. L.A. gave many of their stars a rest after clinching the division. But that was just temporary. L.A. brought back Clayton Kershaw the following night and blanked the Padres 4-0. A lethargic offense has plagued San Diego all season, so they really need to find some bats for the 2014 campaign.
9/19/13: Forget about the Padres record for a minute and appreciate that this team can find closers. Despite a dismal season, Padres' reliever Huston Street was able to record his 30th save of the year. It came in a 4-3 win over the Braves, where the Padres rallied to win. In their history, the Padres have Trevor Hoffman - the man who set the standard for closers. San Diego brought him back into the family this past week, naming him to a front office post in player development. Mo Rivera will go down as the greatest closer in history, but Hoffman is the man that set the bar.
9/12/13: Not that it really matters at this point, but the Padres have snuck into third place in the NL West. They are still a mile out of a playoff spot, but they are ahead of the San Francisco Giants (defending World Series Champs) and the Colorado Rockies (a sleeper team in 2014). The question still remains what the team will do with Chase Headley. Time will tell if they try to sign him to a long term contract and build around him or if they opt to trade him for prospects and maybe some draft picks. The good news for the Padres is that it only gets better from here.
9/4/13: The San Diego Padres put Chase Headley on waivers with the hope that he would pass through and the team could then trade him. That did not work out as he was claimed, so the Padres pulled him back. Now the team must figure out what to do with Headley - trade him or sign him to a long term deal. The Padres could upgrade their pitching staff by acquiring Phil Hughes, whom the Yankees seem to have no more use for, and that (combined with Headley) would give them a bit of a boost. Evereth Cabrerra will return from suspension next year and he provides a lot of speed. So the Padres are not in as bad of shape as many may believe, but they must take some action in the offseason to compete next year.
8/29/13: The Padres made the move of placing their star third baseman, Chase Headly, on waivers last week. If he passes through waivers, then he could be an interesting trade piece for a playoff team. Boston seems to be the most likely place to go. The Red Sox are in contention for the NL East or a wild card spot and have shown in the past they are willing to make big moves. A change of scenery may be good for Headly as well. He is a very good player stuck on a terrible team. Getting to a contender may be the best thing for his career.
8/22/13: The Padres are getting used to the Cubs' motto of "Wait until next year". This season is now a wash for them, especially since one of their most dynamic players, Evereth Cabrerra, is suspended for 50 games for his role in the Biogenises scandal. Cabrerra led the National League in steals for most of the season, emerging as the biggest base stealing threat the league has seen in years. That fits in well with playing at the cavernous Petco Park. Unfortunately for the Padres, they will have to wait until 2014 before they can fully exploit his speed.
8/15/13: The Padres are already looking toward the future, and recently signed the leading hitter in the Can-Am league to a minor league contract. Bridger Hunt is anticipating his second stint in affiliated ball. He was drafted in the ninth round by the Dodgers in 2006, but never made it past AA ball. The Padres are also rumored to be interested in Yankees' starting pitcher Phil Hughes in the offseason. San Diego could use an upgrade in pitching, and getting out of New York may be exactly what Hughes needs as well in order to reinvigorate his career.
8/8/13: Technically, the Padres are not out of the running in the NL West. Realistically, they need to concern themselves for next year. One of the more haunting items is infielder Evereth Cabrerra. Cabrerra has a great season going and leads the league in steals. However, he is linked to the Biogenisis case and could end up with a lengthy suspension. The Padres did not make any major deals at the trade deadline, so maybe they are hoping to just take their poison now and try to compete in the division next season - which would not be a bad choice.
8/1/13: Where do the Padres go from here? The team has a history of being near the cellar for several years then winning the division every now and then. This is another one of their down seasons. They are tied with the defending World Series Champion San Francisco Giants for last place in the NL West and are nine games behind the division leading L.A. Dodgers. They do not have the resources of major market teams and are in danger of becoming the Royals-West. Expect the team to make some deals at the trade deadline, including Chase Headly as the team needs to develop a lot of talent from within.
7/25/13: It has been an up and down year for the Padres. They lost 15 of their first 20 games, then went on a big hot streak for the next 30 games and found themselves in the mix in the NL West. Then they lost 11 in a row and fell back to the cellar. The record and winning percentage are not likely to change - not as long as they are still devoid of top notch talent at key positions. But ace pitcher Jake Peavy is coming back soon, and he may easily be the best trading chip in the whole league. There are plenty of contending teams who would like a top of the rotation guy, and he is signed through 2014.
7/18/13: The Padres entered the All-Star Break at 42-54. However, since they are in the NL West, they are not completely out of the competition for the division crown yet. They are in last place in the division, but only 8.5 games out of first. If they were in any other National League division the season would have been long over. In their favor is that Carlos Quentin continues to rake. What they need, though, is for his teammates to follow his lead and start hitting the ball over the next couple of months if they are to have any shot at all.
7/11/13: The Padres have to be happy that shortstop Evereth Cabrerra is finally back in the lineup after being out with injury for the past several weeks. Cabrerra is hitting .300 on the year and leads the league in steals. He has been named a reserve player for the All-Star Game as well. The Pardres are within striking distance of the NL West crown. The entire division is still up for grabs, and no team has made the move to dominate the others. With Cabrerra back in the line up, the Padres may be able to jump start themselves to the crown.
6/27/13: The Padres are not the doormat that everyone thought they would be this year. Almost half way through the season, and the team is not only above .500, but is in third place in the ultra-competitive NL West. More importantly, they are only 3.5 games out of first place. With the National League having some excellent teams, the West is likely to only send the division champ to the playoffs. The other two wild card spots will probably go to the second and third NL Central teams or the second place Central and second place East teams. In any case, the Padres are keeping it interesting so far, and this bodes well for their future.
6/20/13: At least they are better than the Dodgers. Well, that is not a fair statement. The Padres are at 500. While winning half of your games and losing the other half is not a recipe for a championship, it should be taken in perspective. The reality is that the Padres are in 4th place in the NL West. However, they are only 3 games out of first. That means that if they can keep competing, keep overachieving, and maybe get a little bit of luck, then they can make a run for a playoff spot. That would be an amazing feat for a team that was roundly expected to be last in the division this season. And it helps that the Dodgers have been terrible.
6/6/13: The San Diego Padres have spent most of their existence in mediocrity. There have been the occasion bright season. This is not one of those seasons. The Padres are in fourth place in the NL West, but ahead of the hated Dodgers and their $230 million payroll. In truth, they are not too bad off. They are six games out of first - they just have to go through the Arizona Diamondbacks, San Francisco Giants, and Colorado Rockies. The team did select Hunter Renfroe with their first round pick in the draft last week. Renfroe is an outfielder from Mississippi State who was previously selected by the Red Sox in 2010.
6/6/13: The good news for the Padres is that they are not the worst team in the league, or even the division. The $230 million Dodgers are bringing up last place in the NL West - and that should be something for Padres fans to smile about. To be reasonable, no one expects San Diego to compete for the division crown this year. It is true that the team is within striking distance - only 5.5 games out. But they will have to go through San Francisco, Arizona, and Colorado to win the division. But by all accounts this is a successful year, and another solid draft could put the Padres in the pennant chase.
5/23/13: Between suspension and injuries the players who are eligible to return to play with the San Diego Padres are Yesmani Grandal, Clayton Richard, Cameron Maybin and Logan Forsythe. The Cardinals' Tyler Lyons made his major league debut against the Padres on Wednesday night. They had a couple of wins between Saturday and Monday but suffered a 10-2 loss on Tuesday. A season high of five bases were stolen by the Padres in Sunday's 13-4 win over Washington. On Monday Carlos Quentin slid into home plate awkwardly and is currently nursing a sore knee. The Padres will be trying to finish their 7 game homestand with a winning record.
10/2/12 ? For the second straight month, San Diego Padres third baseman Chase Headley was named the National League Player of the Month for September. Headley continued where he left off in August and swung a hot bat the final month of the season. He batted .324 and hit nine homers and drove in a league- leading 30 RBIs. He is the first player to have back-to-back months with 30 -or-more RBIs since Albert Pujols did it in 2006. He is also the first Padres player since Ken Caminiti to win the award twice in a season. The 28-year old Headley finishes the year hitting .286 with 31 home runs and 115 runs-batted- in.
Clayton Richard continued to struggle and the San DIego Padres could not recover as they dropped a 6-0 ball game to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night. Richard pitched 6.1 innings, allowing five earned runs on nine hits and zero walks. He also added a strikeout over the course of his 102 pitches en route to his 12th loss of the season. Offensively for San Diego, not much was going on - the team scattered just five hits and were 0-4 with runners in scoring position. Yonder Alonso had the premiere performance, going 2-4 to raise his average to .276 on the year thus far.
Clayton Richard was phenomenal as his complete game shutout led the San Diego Padres to a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night at Petco Park. Richard allowed just five hits and two walks over his nine innings, picking up five strikeouts en route to his 9th victory of the season. The outing lowered his ERA to a respectable 3.79 for the 2012 campaign. Offensively, Will Venable and Yonder Alonso each had a run batted in, giving them 31 and 41 RBI's on the season thus far, respectively. While the team managed just six hits on the day against Cubs pitching, they did have two big ones with runners in scoring position to seal them the victory.
While Padres starter Edinson Volquez didn't have his best stuff, he kept his team in the game long enough to earn a victory as San Diego defeated the Cincinnati Reds by the score of 11-5 on Monday. Volquez lasted five innings, surrendering five earned runs on six hits and three walks. He also added five strikeouts en route to his seventh win of the year thus far. Offensively, Carlos Quentin added his 10th home run of the season in the eight off Reds reliever Jose Arredondo, while Edith Cabrera, Will Venable, Alexi Amarista and Yonder Alonso all also drove in runs in the winning effort.
Padres starter Edison Volquez pitched well, but it was not enough to earn a victory as San Diego dropped a close 3-2 ball game to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night. Volquez pitched seven innings, surrendering just two earned runs on three hits and three walks. He also added eight strikeouts on the day over the course of 109 pitches. Offensively, Volquez also added a run batted in, just one of two on the day for the entire San Diego team. Overall, the team hit a paltry 2-11 with runners in scoring position in support of the pitching staff. Chris Denorfia and Will Venable each added stolen bases on the day as well.
The San Diego Padres dropped the first game of a three game series against the Milwaukee Brewers in an 8-3 loss at Petco Park in San Diego. Starter Joe Weiland went to 0-4 on the season, giving up five earned runs in five innings, including two home runs to Ryan Braun. Weiland did, however, strike out eight batters through his 100 pitch effort. Right fielder Chris Denorfia was 2-3 with a couple of walks for San Diego on the offensive side of the ball. Randy Wolf picked up the victory for the Brewers, moving to 2-2 on the young season.
After a terrible 10 game stretch where the team went 3-7, the San Diego Padres currently sit at the bottom of the National League West with a 5-14 record, already eight games behind the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers. With such a poor start, there hasn't been much to get excited about in San Diego other than the solid performance of young third basemen Chase Headley, whose four home runs and 13 RBI's currently lead the team. In addition to home runs and runs batted in, Headley also leading the team in batting average (.309), runs scored (14) and OPS (.975).
The San Diego Padres have not gotten off to the strong start that they had envisioned; instead, a 2-4 record through the first six games have landed them three games behind the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers. Offensively, the team has looked anemic - of the regular starters, Jason Bartlett leads the team with a paltry .222 batting average, while Chase Headley has the team lead with 5 RBI's. Clayton Richard has paced the pitching staff thus far; in his first start, Richard went 7 strong innings without giving up a run. He also struck out three batters over his 83 pitches. The team looks to rebound against the 4-1 Arizona Diamondbacks in a three game series this weekend.
San Diego Padres Tickets - Team History
San Diego Padres tickets allow fans the opportunity to experience one of Major League Baseball's teams on the rise. The Padres, established in San Diego in 1969, are trying to make their way back to the World Series after two disappointing trips in 1984 and 1998. The Padres play at Petco Park in downtown San Diego. Grab some Padres tickets and enjoy a game this season!
San Diego Padres Tickets - Season Info
The San Diego Padres come into the 2011 season with high expectations carrying over from their 2010 campaign. After finishing second in the division last season and watching their division rivals win the World Series, the Padres need to have consistently good pitching while trying to improve their offensive play. The Padres will rely on a strong pitching rotation of Ace Mat Latos, Aaron Harang and Clayton Richard if they want to challenge San Francisco for the NL West in 2011.
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San Diego Padres tickets ensure that fans see the Padres playing top contenders throughout the entire MLB season. The Padres have their work cut out for them in an always-tough National League West. With matchups with great teams like the San Francisco Giants and non-divisional meetings with the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies throughout the season, the Padres will have plenty of opportunity to for a divisional title in 2011. Buy your tickets now and don't miss the action!
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Typhoid fever and paratyphoid fever are serious illnesses. They occur most often in developing countries where sanitation is poor.
Typhoid fever is caused by eating foods or drinking beverages contaminated with the Salmonella bacteria. Contamination can occur from:
- Food or drinks handled by someone who is sick with typhoid fever
- Food or drinks handled by someone who has no symptoms but carries the bacteria
- Sewage contamination of water or food
- Unpasteurized dairy products
- Unrefrigerated poultry products
Risk Factors
Factors that increase your risk of typhoid fever include:
- Drinking contaminated water
- Eating raw shellfish
- Eating fruits and vegetables that are raw or have been washed with contaminated water
- Living in, or recent travel, to a country with poor sanitation
Symptoms may include:
- Fever, often over a long period of time
- Chills
- Severe headaches
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Rose-colored spots on the body
- Lightheadedness
- Muscle pains
- Swelling of the neck glands, liver, or spleen
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. Typhoid fever is usually diagnosed with a blood culture.
Typhoid fever is treated with antibiotics.
Typhoid fever spreads easily until it is treated. In a small number of cases, people may become typhoid carriers even after the illness has passed. People who are chronic carriers can shed the contagious bacteria in their stool or urine. This condition can be treated with antibiotics or, in unusual cases, surgery to remove the gall bladder.
Your doctor may also recommend medication to help reduce the fever. In general, rest and drink plenty of fluids.
There are two main ways to prevent typhoid fever:
Careful food monitoring in areas where typhoid fever is prevalent:
- Drink only bottled water or water that has been boiled for at least one minute. This includes ice.
- Eat foods while they are still hot. Ensure that they are thoroughly cooked.
- Avoid any raw fruits and vegetables that cannot be peeled.
- Avoid raw shellfish.
- Avoid unpasteurized dairy products.
Vaccination— recommended if you are planning to visit a country where typhoid fever is prevalent.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website has recommended vaccinations before traveling
- Be aware that the vaccine is not always effective. Careful food monitoring is still important.
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In Ancient Greece and Rome, licorice was employed as a tonic and also as a remedy for colds, coughs and sore throats. The ancient Hindus believed it increased sexual vigor when prepared as a beverage with milk and sugar. The Chinese maintained that eating the root would give them strength and endurance and also prepared special tea of it for use as a medicine.
Indeed, licorice holds a prominent place in Chinese herbology. It is the most often used herb in Chinese herbal combinations and is thought to harmonize the action of all other herbs.
In North American folk medicine, licorice is used as a cough suppressant, expectorant, laxative, and to treat various cancers. Early pharmacists used it as a flavoring and sweetening agent in many of their syrups and lozenges. Today, licorice extracts are popular sweeteners in confections for diabetics and those suffering from hypoglycemia.
In India, licorice has been used as a sweetener, aphrodisiac, emmenagogue and galactogogue.
Licorice extracts have been used in China in the clinical treatment of numerous illnesses including gastric and duodenal ulcers, bronchial asthma, infectious hepatitis, malaria, diabetes insipidus and contact dermatitis.
Presently, licorice extracts are used extensively as ingredients in cough drops and syrups, tonics, laxatives, antismoking lozenges and other preparations. They are also used as flavoring agents to mask bitter, nauseous or other undesirable tastes in certain medicines.
The most famous active principle in licorice root is a saponin-like glycoside called glycyrrhizin which is 50 times as sweet as sugar. Its use as a non-caloric sweetener is limited, however, because of the strong taste it imparts to food. It is most often employed to mask the taste of bitter medicines like cascara.
The large quantity of saponin-like substances in licorice possess a surfactant property that may facilitate the absorption of poorly absorbed drugs. This explains, in part, its traditional use as a harmonizing herb in Chinese herbology.
Glycyrrhizin is also responsible for the anti-inflammatory and antitussive properties which make it useful in treating coughs and congestions. The anti-inflammatory properties of the herb are employed as dermatological agents in middle eastern countries. Glycyrrhetenic acid is also used in the treatment of chronic adrenocorticoid insufficiency (Addison's disease).
Glycyrrhizin increases fluid and sodium retention and promotes potassium depletion. Persons with cardiac problems and hypertension should avoid consumption of significant quantities of licorice.
Contains bitter compounds that reduce inflammation, decrease the thickness and increase the production of mucosal fluids and relive muscle spasms. In addition, licorice stimulates adrenal functions, reduces the urge to cough, is mildly laxative and enhances immune response. It has been used to treat coughs, colds, arthritis, asthma, peptic ulcers, Addison's disease, dropsy and atherosclerosis.
Some may remember the old fashioned, hard, black licorice candy with the brown insides. Licorice root helped flavor this candy, thus the name licorice. Because licorice has a very sweet taste, some people prefer to take it straight and not in capsules. There are benefits in doing this.
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When R. found she had hypoglycemia, she was extremely upset. She had not used herbs up to that point in her life, but diet change alone was too slow and frustrating. She found licorice root. At first she took licorice root 3-4 times a day. By the end of six months, she only took it once in the morning. (She had changed her diet also) Because she didn't know about capsulated herbs, she stirred a teaspoon of the powdered herb in a cup of water and drank it. (She called it licorice-flavored mud.) Within minutes after drinking it, her shaking would stop and by 15-20 minutes, she was able to continue normal activities.
At that time, R. didn't know that licorice root would help the throat too, so an unexpected surprise was an old voice injury was greatly healed because of the constant bathing of the throat with licorice.
Licorice, made famous by the rubberoid candy of the same name (which these days may contain no licorice because of overdose problems), is a rather remarkable herb. Though I don't primarily think of licorice as an antibacterial herb, the list of organisms against which it is specific is comprehensive and well documented. Generally, it is an immune system stimulant that has impressive antibacterial activity and potentiates the action of other herbs. One distinct advantage of licorice is its sweetness. Fifty times sweeter than sugar, licorice, when used in herbal combination, helps brighten the awful taste of some herbal formulations, making them more palatable for children and for adults with a strong inner child. (Stoics usually like their herbal preparations bitter.)
Unlike many herbs, licorice has a long history of clinical human trials; its side effects and strengths are well documented. It is specific for upper respiratory infections, coughs, colds, and ulcerations anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract, especially the stomach. It is highly useful for helping repair damaged adrenals, and this helps restore overall system health and vitality. There is good evidence that it stimulates the thymus gland, one of the most important organs in the immune system, in that extremely large doses in rats begin to destroy that organ and it decreases substantially in weight. Scientific studies have shown that licorice increases the generation and activity of white blood cells, stimulates interferon production in the body, and enhances antibody formation. Several trials have shown that it also possesses a distinct immunomodulator activity. That is, if the immune system is overactive, licorice calms it down; if underactive, it pumps it up.
Licorice has shown distinct antifatigue and antistress activity, and in vivo studies have shown strong activity against cancerous tumors and some protection from the effects of radiation. Perhaps it is best known for its estrogenic effects, which make is a useful herb for menopause, and its antiulcer activity, making it an herb of choice for both stomach and duodenal ulceration. Because it stimulates expectoration and is powerfully healing for mucous membrane systems, it has a long history of use for upper respiratory infections.
The best way to use licorice is in combination with other herbs, especially for bacteria for which it is specific. Used in proper doses in moderation, licorice is one of the most powerful members of the herbal family. It may be used for restoring immune function or in active disease conditions. It is especially useful for any mucous membrane infection, cancer, radiation treatment, general fatigue, or immune suppression.
Because of the many potential side effects from overuse or large doses, caution should be exercised in its use.
Licorice is a wonderful herb for children. The Chinese use it as a catalyst in many of their formulas. It stimulates and builds the adrenal glands, which help the body cope with stress. It also stabilizes blood sugar levels. Like adults, children get cranky, irritable and even depressed when their blood sugar levels drop. The adrenals are the home of the body's "fight." Strong adrenals mean that children will have more power to face the challenges of life, both emotional and physical.
Licorice contains glycyrrhizin, a substance which is many times sweeter than sugar. Because of its natural sweetness, Licorice is very helpful in masking the taste of many bitter herbs in a liquid formula without destroying their therapeutic effects. Therefore, it is a useful addition to many children's formulas.
Cautions: Avoid using excessive amounts of Licorice internally during pregnancy or nursing.
Uses: Our favorite use is in teas but we also use it in food recipes. Like many other bulk herbs, we add it to soups/stews, etc. in small amounts for added nutrition and fiber without affecting the flavor. Licorice can be used to benefit men, women (including before, during or after pregnancy, and nursing) and children. It can be used as often as you would like.
Voice of Experience: Licorice is a food, as such; keep it in the kitchen with all other food ingredients. We add it to dishes in small amounts so as to add nutritional value to the dish without changing the flavor. Most often we add it to remedies to make them more palatable and sweet. It makes for an incredibly nutritious way to sweeten recipes.
Storage: It should be kept in an airtight container and stored in a dark, dry, and cool place.
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Runway Reviews: Dolce & Gabbana, Marni, Salvatore Ferragamo, Missoni, Brioni
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Sumptuous lace was the name of the game for the Italian design duo this season, commencing with a carnival of white and climaxing with an optimistic parade of bedazzled short, red carpet-bound winners. There was a great amount of conviction and care in the team's soft jackets, shorts, and Mediterranean-inspired summer dresses. A few deconstructed animal prints also made cameos, but the showstoppers mostly included the white columns accented with pastel flower prints and well-positioned crystals. "After that finale," enthused Kylie Minogue. "I wanted to be anywhere, somewhere where I could wear these dresses and have the time of my life."
Get ready for a neon spring like no other this season thanks to Fendi, Jil Sander, and now Marni's bold renderings. From the bright sequined finale to the gallery of Mondrian-inspired prints to an abundance of green, orange, and yellow, this was a showing that was full of optimistic and calculated humidity. Consuelo Castiglione, of course, still delivered with the brand's offerings of accessories, like the signature enamel necklaces and a gorgeous selection of shoes. Though the runway headpieces were a bit questionable, the overall mood was pleasing.
This season, the brand wanted to achieve "a marriage that simultaneously blends bohemian and aristocratic backgrounds," and the collection had enough variety to live up to that and more. Standouts included comfortable-looking pocket dresses, seductive crochet bikinis, and timeless Sahara jackets. The collection definitely had a breezy, unassuming quality thanks to the perfect use of Ferragamo's signature sand colors as well fresher tones like lemon, grass, and sky blue. The girls on the runway sported flat sandals, gold pendants, and resort-ish head scarves. It was essentially a showing to celebrate a woman who knows what she wants, how to get it, and how to keep it.
You have to commend Angela Missoni for having the guts to put out a very individual-looking spring collection which paid tribute to different cultures as well as contemporary art movements. Her spring was about an energized, almost manic array of waistcoats, cropped tops, and jackets that all seemed to come in breezy, voluminous shapes. It worked for some pieces (like beautifully embroidered knitwear), and looked messy for others, like some overdone maxi skirts. However, the colors and textures were most intriguing, ranging from healthy pop splashes of oranges and blue, mini collages incorporated into geometric patterns, and messages interwoven into some stronger, braver pieces.
"My goal was to make the Brioni woman more light," said Alessandro dell'Acqua of his first full collection for Brioni. "My feeling is that the Brioni woman has been a little bit stiff lately." And on his premiere try, the designer emphasized both the brand's signature dinner jackets and his own flair with flowing columns and A-line dresses finished off with pops of coral red, peach, and tasteful chalk white. Materials for this collection comprised of combination of wool, cotton poplin, and lightly sewn lace, all done up with quality and some fresh dell'Acqua mojo.


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Campaign Financing Plan From Governor Doyle...
Where do we begin? Our governor has now seen the light concerning campaign financing, or so he wants it to seem. This from one of the most adroit fund raisers we've seen in a long time. He has managed to keep money from several sources that has a taint about it and continues to build his war chest, even though he pledged he'd not run again. The idea of him as our governor for four more years after this term is almost more than I can comprehend, much less stomach. I know I can't afford that from a financial perspective.
A special session has been called for December 11th. Governor Doyle is proposing, among other things, that supreme court justice candidates be granted $400,000 in taxpayer money in order to be able to tell us how good they are and why we should vote for them. A total of some $10 million in taxpayer funds will be involved in this scheme for use in many offices. We have had the opportunity to have money taken from our taxes for that purpose for years, and I've never permitted that to occur. So now, this move would seem to take away my right to say no to the use of my tax money for someone's election campaign; someone whom I may or may not like as a candidate.
Congress Continues To Overstep...
I listened to the news this evening only to hear that Congress is about to pass more laws dictating what our children can and cannot eat in schools. That is absurd. Parents have that responsibility and they've already permitted those who run our schools too much leeway. At least if we don't like the way our schools are being run, we can fire the school board and vote new board members into office. We do not need the Congress meddling in such mundane matters.
This is the same Congress that has done virtually nothing since being sworn in. It has yet to pass the continuing funding required to provide what our men and women in the armed forces need to keep them safe, fed and equipped in the face of the enemy. This is the same Congress which has not yet seen fit to expel the member from Louisiana who was caught with $90,000 frozen in his freezer. This is the same Congress that thinks it was granted the right of Kings so far as 'earmarks' are concerned. This is the Congress that intends to raise our taxes since it doesn't think we pay enough.
Wisconsin Needs To Collect Traffic Fines...
Did you know that, if you're from Illinois and you're caught speeding, you needn't pay the fine? It's true!
What a great deal for the flat-landers. What a poor way to run a state from our point-of-view.
Oprah & Babs...Barack & Hillary
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Which candidate will fare the best as the result of these two 'heavyweight' supporters: Barack or Hillary?
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Holiday Tree...
Marlin 'Snarlin Marlin' Schneider (D-Wisconsin Rapids) has a bill that could go before the Assembly to rename the pointy green thing with decorations on it from Holiday tree to Christmas tree. Isn't that something? Our Capitol rotunda has had a Christmas tree each year since 1916. It was a Christmas tree until 1985 when we permitted our lawmakers to go off the track. At that point, it became known as the Holiday tree, even though everyone who saw it called it by its correct name...Christmas tree.
Police Chief Has Refreshing Attitude...
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I started for my 11:30AM appointment at 9:30am. I went some three miles at the border of Wisconsin and Illinois in a 'short' thirty-five minutes. By the way, signs announce that if you hit a worker, you'll be fined $10,000 and spend 14 years locked up; and the minimum speeding fine is $375.
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This bill is now in the Senate and there were no predictions as to the outcome of that vote. We can only hope it is defeated.
Germantown Fire Department Ablaze?
Tom Kertscher writes this morning in the Journal Sentinel about an ongoing investigation in the Germantown Fire Department. This apparently involves Chief Gary Pollpeter, whose name we've become familiar with in past controversies. It also appears to involve significant overtime pay for one part-time firefighter, Matt Karpinski, who worked 39 regular and 15 overtime hours per week in 2006. He has already worked 818 overtime hours through November 8th of this year, which is more than his total overtime for all of 2006.
This seems to be about Chief Pollpeter finding a way to increase his full-time firefighter staff even though those requests have been refused by the village trustees. Trustee Jim Langer stated that the overtime was an issue but further stated, "There's a big management issue there." Pollpeter's raise has been held up by the trustees.
Germantown Fire Department: Part 2.0
There has been an extraordinary response to the first Blog I posted following the publishing of an article in the Journal Sentinel concerning our fire department. If you've not noticed, take a few minutes to read the comments that have been posted.
In addition to these postings, I've heard from others desiring not to be identified with their thoughts and experiences in this general area. Among the repetitive themes are these...
Chief Pollpeter is doing the best job possible from the firefighters' points of view (based on those who've made remarks).
Trustee James Langer appears to have a conflict of interest in that he is a firefighter and is chair of the Germantown Public Safety Committee.
Old timers in the department continue to be angry that the state forced the change in department structure and brought it under the control of the village and are taking that out on Pollpeter.
The department has too few members forcing overtime to assure adequate coverage, and the trustees made a poor decision when they denied the populace the opportunity to vote on a referendum for department expansion.
The new union is biased but that is expected from a labor organization.
Germantown Fire Department: Part 2.1
As stated in my most recent Blog, I have sought responses from both the firefighters and the Village officials involved in this situation. I am bringing one side of those issues to you today since I've only had the opportunity/response from that side of this situation to date. If and when the other side responds, I'll be sure to bring that information to the readers of this Blog.
I have visited with firefighters and EMTs over the past few days. I have developed some opinions as the result of this admittedly one-sided debate. I'll share the discussion points with you and try to make sense of what I've been able to pull together so far.
When Politicians Decide Healthcare...
That was the title of an article by Jeffrey Schmidt that appeared in the American Thinker publication on November 27th discussing the funding debates that are taking place in Washington over the Medicare program. Then, today's Boston Globe carried an article that discusses the problems in the Massachusetts Connector healthcare program. Both articles should chill you to the bone...and they should convince you that politically-driven healthcare is simply a bad idea.
The Medicare funding process gives us keen insight into what happens once politicians get to decide how much and what sort of healthcare participants receive. There is some $390 billion available for coverage of the 40 million seniors and other beneficiaries of the Medicare programs. The discussion involves everything from possible changes (reimbursement reductions) to the very successful Medicare Advantage programs, to reducing physician's fees to reimbursement amounts for various treatments and therapies, etc.
Germantown Fire Department: Part 2.2 Revised
The silence from our elected officials and village officials is deafening, while the debate this situation has spawned continues to build.
I've yet to hear from or receive e-mails from any elected official or village official. It is difficult to imagine that they are not yet aware of this situation since they are a part of it and especially since I sent e-mails to both Mr. Kempinski and Mr. Langer. It would be amazing to learn that they've not read the Blogs nor the many comments that have been posted by department members and citizens. Do people cease to be voters and citizens when they opt to become Bloggers?
A Divided Congress...And That's Just The Democrats
The Wall Street Journal editorial page likened the Democrat-controlled Congress to Delta House of Animal House movie fame. As Delta House is being closed by the Dean, Otter says, "I think this situation absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture on somebody's part". Bluto (John Belushi) replies, "We're just the guys to do it".
This Congress has accomplished miraculously little. It has passed an increased minimum wage law. Most of the lack of accomplishment can be traced to the division within the Democratic party although they would tell you it is due to Republican obstructionism. The far left is still working to embarrass the president who has shown that he is anything but a lame duck. He vetoes their spending largess, and they fail to override. Yet, they come back time after time only to be defeated time after time. Reid and Pelosi don't get along, and they've not been able to marshall support of their own party members on more than a handful of issues.
MATC Simply Can't Help Itself...
"Timing of gift questioned" was the headline of Tom Kertscher's column in the morning Journal Sentinel. That may well be a classic understatement, although I'm sure Mr. Kertscher needs to remain less 'curmudgeonly' than do I.
This is a blatant attempt to grease the skids for the denial of Germantown's soon-to-be-presented petition to the state technical college board. MATC has not presented "free" computers to any other community and yet it has done so twice now for Germantown. This coupled with the recent appointment of Germantown's Superintendent to the MATC board certainly shows that MATC is where we need to be sending our money. This provides the technical college board a 'hidey-hole' from which they can summarily dismiss our petition.
Trustee Langer Resigns From Germantown Fire Department...
Trustee James Langer has apparently tendered his resignation from Paid On Call status in the Germantown Fire Department. This happened a few days ago according to sources.
This is a laudable first step on his part and the citizens should thank him for this action.
A Different Christmas Poem...Revised
This poem has been credited to a military person whose identity appears at the end. I have not verified that information but thought the poem very well done:
The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her head on my chest, my daughter beside me, angelic in rest. Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white, transforming the yard to a winter delight. The sparkling lights in the tree I believe, completed the magic that was Christmas Eve. My eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep, secure and surrounded by love I would sleep. In perfect contentment, or so it would seem, so I slumbered, perhaps I started to dream.
Have You Ever Wondered...
Some light fare for today from an e-mail making the rounds.
Have you ever wondered...
why we order double cheeseburgers, large fries and a DIET coke?
why we're forced to buy hot dogs in packages of ten and the buns in packages of eight?
why we have drive-up ATM machines with Braille lettering?
why we never see the headline "Psychic Wins Lottery"?
why abbreviated is such a long word?
why lemon juice is made using artificial flavor while dishwashing liquid is made with real lemons?
why there is no 'mouse-flavored' cat food?
why the needle is sterilized before a lethal injection?
why banks leave the doors wide open and then chain the pens to the counters?
why we park our valuable cars outside and keep the junk in the garage?
why women seem unable to apply mascara with their mouths closed?
why the time of day with the slowest traffic is called 'rush hour'?
Does Germantown Need A Full-Time Fire Department?
The recent discussions concerning our fire department brings to mind the question posed above, and in the new GermantownNOW poll found in the right-hand column of this page by scrolling down from this Blog.
In 2002, a study commissioned by the village to evaluate and make recommendations about the fire department was done by a private company named Tri-Data. That company found that there were still 'feelings' amongst some members about the take-over of the department from the Germantown Fire Company some years earlier. It also made some recommendations and did a comparison of Germantown's department to those of seven other similarly-sized communities in Wisconsin.
Full-Time Fire Department - 2.0
There have been many page views of the Blog concerning a full-time fire department for Germantown in conjunction with the poll now running in GermantownNOW on that question. If you've not yet made your feelings known, please take time to scroll down after reading this and vote.
It seems that Blog may not have been clear enough in expressing my views that a full-time department would continue to need volunteer paid-on-call members. These are not mutually exclusive concepts. The full-time crews would simply put a fully manned Engine Company (4 personnel) and Ambulance crew (2 personnel) on the scene within the six minute average on a 24/7/365 basis, giving the volunteers time to get to the scene to augment the full-time crew.
Merry Christmas To One & All...
May you know the true joys of Christmas and carry them with you throughout the coming year.
Fair Tax...Is There Such A Thing?
An Op-Ed in this morning's Wall Street Journal by Mr. Leo Linbeck of Americans for Fair Taxation explores the proposal for a Fair Tax and discusses the opposition found amongst many in Congress.
First, this concept evolved from a market research study conducted more than ten years ago by a group of business leaders. The study's goal was to determine what type of system to collect taxes would be most acceptable to citizens. The result was a proposal that is now known as the Fair Tax and has been introduced as legislation in Congress.
BadgerCare Plus About To Debut...
Wisconsin has had a program called BadgerCare in place for some time now. It is the Wisconsin version of the federal SCHIP (State Children's Health Insurance Plan) program that was recently funded for another year+. As we've discussed, somewhere between two-thirds and three-quarters of all premium dollars in that program in Wisconsin are spent on ADULTS. Some 40,000 children who are eligible have never been enrolled.
Here comes BadgerCare Plus effective on and after February 1, 2008. The goal is that this will assure that 98% of all children in Wisconsin will be covered. That is a noble cause and no one disputes that. I am troubled that those administering the current plan have been unable to reach out to the families of those 40,000 kids that have not been enrolled. I am wondering how we're going to be able to get to 98% with BadgerCare Plus if we were so unsuccessful with the current plan. I take major exception with what this new program does cover, however.
Next Supreme Court Race Critically Important
Justice Louis Butler, a 55 year-old Milwaukean appointed to the court by Governor Doyle is running for his own term on the Supreme Court. He is being challenged by two other candidates. Those candidates are Burnett County Judge Michael Gableman and Sun Prairie attorney Charlie Schutze.
It is widely expected that this race will be an expensive contest that could be a bit on the rough side. It is a critically important race for all who think of themselves as conservatives, self included. Wisconsinites tend to re-elect judges at all levels in the state. That makes every judicial race an important race. The Supreme Court positions are, however, the very most important since it is here that the final direction of the state is often determined. It is here, as well, that the economic well-being of our state is greatly determined.
Bold 2008 Prognostication...
Maybe bold is a bit overdramatic; these things are almost certainly going to occur during the next twelve months...and probably during the next twelve months after that.
HEALTHCARE COSTS CONTINUE TO RISE...Of course that will happen as it has been happening for a long, long time now.


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(RNN) - Die-hard football fans are not normal people. Want to know how I know that?
First, there's at least one person reading this right now who considers the combination of the Alabama and Auburn rallying cries sacrilegious. You have problems.
Also, normal people wouldn't use paint, glitter and multi-colored wigs as the only shields between their vital organs and the lethal blades of freezing temperatures. Normal people don't plan major life events around all the Saturdays between August and December.
And finally, the most solid piece of evidence, normal people can't hold their breaths for an entire week.
That's what people in Florida, Alabama, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas, South Carolina, Mississippi and California are doing right now. That's just to name a few.
Thankfully, the fans of Ole Miss and Mississippi State get their misery over with Thursday. It's not like that state needs more self-induced medical problems, am I right?
Before we get to the goodies, Hot Reads presents to you the semi-regular, semi-popular feature called "Ask a Midwesterner." This was an exciting week because I was dying to interview someone from Ohio. And after speaking with three women, I was losing hope that there was a man in Middle America willing to answer my ridiculous questions.
We killed two birds with one stone. I present to you Kevin Wallace, a father of five in Cincinnati who believes in hard work and looking out for his neighbors. Fifty years ago, his life would have made great material for a sit-com.
Hot Reads: So, it's not been the greatest year for Ohio. The Buckeyes are the most overlooked 11-0 Big Ten team in history, you had the Steubenville rape case [not to mention Ariel Castro], and Republicans blame Ohio for helping swing last year's election in favor of Obama.
Kevin Wallace: Well, Steubenville is in other corner of Ohio. The people here, especially in north Cincinnati where I live, everyone around me wakes up and goes to work, does their job, comes back and takes care of their family and takes care of their neighbor. For me, that's what you look for in a community.
HR: You have an interesting accent. It sounds like there's a little twang in it.
KW: There is some twang. I think I'm a mix because we are right here close to the South, if you consider Kentucky southern. We do get a lot of people through here that are country and a lot of people from the north. It's Ohio.
HR: So you have five kids. How much sleep do you get at night?
KW: I average about six hours. Luckily, I have a great wife. We're raising some football players - right now there's three of them, and another one running around on the sidelines. Our youngest is our only daughter, and she's going to be our cheerleader.
HR: OK, so let's get down to business. What would Ohio State's record be if they were in the SEC this season?
KW: I think they'd be in the top three, maybe come out with two losses.
HR: Just two losses? You realize I'm quoting you, right?
KW: Oh, yes sir. I know we can run with anybody, we would just have trouble stopping them. If Alabama played Ohio State in the national championship, I honestly don't think it wouldn't be like last time [HR note: Ohio State lost the 2006 BCS Championship Game 41-14 to Florida and lost 38-24 to LSU the next year]. Honestly, I could see Alabama beating us in a tight one, but not a blowout.
HR: What are Braxton Miller's chances of winning the Heisman?
KW: Honestly, I don't think that great just because his backup came in while he was hurt and did exactly what he did. I just don't think he's there.
HR: What will you be doing around noonish on Saturday?
KW: I'll be on the couch with a cold one in my hands watching the Ohio State-Michigan game.
Alabama at Auburn, 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday
I had this game analysis done, complete with an ending that went something like, "…but Auburn has had a great season regardless." Then I had to trash everything I had written.
For weeks I've been ragging Auburn about its poor pass defense, and then I looked at the film more closely and realized a lot of their "problems" are by design. I'm not saying Auburn gives up yards on purpose, but there's some strategy behind how much cushion they give opposing quarterbacks.
You'll see the Tigers' defensive backs lined up five to eight yards off the line of scrimmage a lot. That allows them to do several things. First, it's a way to keep from getting beat deep. Second, it lets linebackers in zone coverage to redirect receivers on long routes and still react to passes underneath. Third, it allows the defensive backfield time to read and react to running plays.
That strategy only works if you have disruptive defensive linemen that you can count on to make plays before things go horribly wrong behind them. Auburn has held opposing quarterbacks to the fifth-lowest pass efficiency rating in the SEC. Translation: You have to throw the ball a lot to beat Auburn through the air.
If that still sounds crazy to you, consider this. Alabama's red zone defense is tops in the SEC and third-best in the country. Guess whose red zone defense is No. 2 in the SEC and 14th in the country.
That's right, kiddos. You can get close to the Promised Land against Auburn, but you ain't gonna cross over without much tribulation.
The Tigers pretty much don't care what opponents do on offense as long as they do it in front of them. With their backs to the end zone, the field is shorter and they get more aggressive. Even if the Tigers give up big plays, that means they get the ball back quicker so Nick Marshall, Tre Mason and that dominant rushing attack can perform surgery.
Having said all that, the J-Boys - AJ McCarron and T.J. Yeldon - could dink and dime, grind their spikes in the turf and keep Alabama's offense on the field all day long. They have an 18-game winning streak on the road, and that's not by accident.
Then again, Alabama looked like they were going to choke on barbecue smoke against Mississippi State and had to slam on the gas against Texas A&M, so let's not pretend that mistakes can't happen.
As good as Bama's run defense has been, it should not be a foregone conclusion that they will shut down Marshall, Mason and two other tailbacks who average at least 50 yards per game.
Does that mean Auburn has the right stuff to conquer Alabama? Ahh, errm…
Even people who believe in luck realize that it runs out at some point. No one exposes weaknesses like Alabama, and Auburn has plenty of them.
Marshall has probably been the Tigers' MVP, but after you complete a pass to yourself and later in the same season trump the most productive quarterback in SEC history with a last-second Hail Mary, there's no place to go but down.
Auburn probably needs a special teams or defensive touchdown to win this game because Alabama won't allow many opportunities with the ball.
Still, it should surprise no one if the Crimson Tide is 11-1 when the sun goes down Saturday.
Texas A&M at Missouri, 7:45 p.m. ET Saturday
The fairy tale ending has been set up for Mizzou - clinching the SEC East at home against the reigning Heisman winner on national TV.
It's only a dream if they make it happen. I could copy and paste just about everything I wrote about Auburn and apply it to the Tigers. They're a team that came out of nowhere with an impressive offense and a defense that's only good when it has to be.
There's not a prettier Cinderella in college football than Mizzou, but the wicked stepmother [Johnny Manziel] will throw out every trick to prevent that trip to the ball [SEC Championship Game]. The Tigers' only loss to South Carolina means they won't get any help from a prince, so they have to be grown-ups and buy their own shoes.
The Aggies' offense is custom-built to run all over Mizzou - or any team for that matter - but you just can't trust their defense.
James Franklin is a week healthier, the running game is second in the SEC and defenders can actually catch up to Manziel this year. This will either be a really close shootout, or an absolute drubbing, but either way it looks like the Tigers can punch their ticket to Atlanta.
If Florida beats Florida State it will set off a galactic disruption so powerful that Neptune will start orbiting around Earth, and time will revert back far enough for you to have a tyrannosaurus as a house pet.
The deck was stacked against Will Muschamp this season, and he doesn't deserve to get fired any more than the little, old lady who greets people at Walmart. Although I hate Walmart, I'm a huge fans of little old ladies - even those who make poor career choices.
Michigan State plays Minnesota on Saturday. You don't care about this, and that's understandable. But if you're jonesing for a football fix before the Iron Bowl and you want to see the closest thing to an SEC defense another conference has to offer, you should spare about 15 minutes of your time.
4: With its No. 4 ranking, Auburn is the highest ranked team Alabama has ever played during the regular season while ranked No. 1, according to the Alabama sports information department. That's hard to believe, yet it's another reason why this game has such unreal hype.
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