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Rajiv Chandrasekaran, right, is a senior correspondent and associate editor at The Washington Post, where he has worked since 1994. He has been the newspaper's bureau chief in Baghdad, Cairo, and Southeast Asia, and he has been covering Afghanistan off and on for a decade. Chandrasekaran is the author of Little America and Imperial Life in the Emerald City, which was named one of the 10 Best Books of 2007 by The New York Times.
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Praise for Rajiv Chandrasekaran's Little America:
"Beautifully written. . . . A brilliant and courageous work of reportage. . . . Rajiv Chandrasekaran has done it again. Like Imperial Life in the Emerald City, Little America is a . . . deeply reported account of how a divided United States government and its dysfunctional bureaucracy have foiled American efforts abroad."
—The New York Times Book Review
"Fascinating and fresh . . . Chandrasekaran is a superb reporter and graceful writer whose individual vignettes, focused on military and civilian misfires, are on-target and often mortifying."
—The Wall Street Journal
"Brilliant . . . Only a journalist with Chandrasekaran's experience and skill could tell this extraordinarily complicated story with such clarity."
"A scalding and in-depth critique of U.S. policy and performance in Afghanistan."
—The Star-Ledger
"Chandrasekaran draws vivid sketches of how Karzai and his family and their allies operate as a gang of looters, frustrating every attempt to create an honest government that could confront their Taliban enemy . . . The reader gets a keen sense of the chaos that reigns among the Americans and their allies."
—The Washington Post
"A thoughtful guide to President Obama's 'good war' [and] a devastating indictment of a dysfunctional war machine . . . Chandrasekaran's expose is a stark warning to rethink how America uses its power."
—San Francisco Chronicle
"Chandrasekaran's apt portrayal of the Afghan perspective and on-the-ground tensions makes the book a must for policy shapers and voters alike."
—Mother Jones
"Sharp and subtle . . . Enormously informative . . . Little America does not disappoint."
—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"A must-read account . . . Little America is the best work yet in addressing our military-diplomatic campaign in Afghanistan and the dysfunction that stymies it."
—Peter J. Munson, Small Wars Journal
"Searing . . . Solid and timely reporting, crackling prose, and more than a little controversy will make this one of the summer's hot reads."
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Clearheaded . . . Well-researched and compelling . . . Chandrasekaran captures the absurdity of a bumbling bureaucracy attempting to reengineer in its own image a society that is half a world away . . . A timely, convincing portrait of an occupation in crisis."
—Kirkus Reviews
"Drawing on interviews with key participants and three years of first-hand reportage, Chandrasekaran delivers a bracing diagnosis of the problem."


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by Kristen Schaub Add big bass to your next movie nightAre weak explosions sucking the excitement out of your action movies? Then pump a little life into movie night with the Polk DSW PRO 440wi. It uses an 8" woofer and powerful 180-watt amplifier to produce deep, authoritative bass. This advanced subwoofer features Polk's exclusive Feed Forward™ technology, which reduces audible distortion without limiting volume. You get quick, precise response throughout the sub's entire frequency range, even at ground-shaking volume levels.Sounds great no matter where you place itThe PRO 440wi also includes the Polk Room Optimizer™, an ingenious feature that lets you specify the location of your sub with one of four options — corner, mid-wall, in-cabinet, or mid-room. The Optimizer then automatically equalizes the sub's response to ensure smooth, clean bass from that position. You can easily access this function, as well as the volume control and phase switch, with the included remote, so you can fine-tune the bass from your favorite listening spot. Removable feet let you position the PRO 440wi for either front-firing or down-firing operation, whichever you prefer. Product Highlights:180-watt RMS Class D amplifier8" down-firing woofer (feet can be repositioned for front-firing operation)bass-reflex (ported) enclosureFeed Forward technology maximizes output and improves dynamic performancePolk Room Optimizer delivers punchy bass no matter where you place the sub in your roomNight mode dynamic range compressionfrequency response 30-125 Hz (-3dB)continuously variable 60-160 Hz crossover4-position phase switch (0, 90, 180, and 270 degrees)auto on/offspeaker-level and line-level inputs and outputsunfiltered LFE (low frequency effects) inputEnergy STAR® certifiedremote control13-3/4"W x 14-3/4"H x 16-1/4"Dwarranty: 5 years woofer, 3 years amplifierOur 60-day money-back guarantee Why add a powered subwoofer? A powered subwoofer gives you bass you can feel as well as hear. Our customers love the depth and impact their subs add to music and movies. We hear comments like "it brings out sounds I didn't know existed in discs I've watched a million times." Powered subwoofers aren't just for big bass that rattles your picture frames; they can also deliver tight, accurate lows. If you haven't shopped for a powered sub in a while, you might be surprised at how small they get. Look for an ultra-compact model if you want to tuck your sub away under an end table or in a corner.
Not Bad at All Written By Mark, SLC, Utah on Wednesday, April 08, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) 8" subs used to be a waste. This one is awesome. Clean Bass and output. I am running dual 440's with Polk RT 8's. sound great . I am set up in a large room and it is working well. Pros: Great looks and build quality Clean Bass digital amp is great The small size is a plus Cons: Remote does its job but i prefer normal knobs to adjust it.
very good sub Written By mikeA, Austin Tx on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is a very good little sub. I find no reason not to give it 5 stars. I use it with the Polk A3s for music, and I found it to be a great match for the A3s. Surprisingly, I even tried upgrading to their 550 sub and it didn't sound as good! I guess the 8in size woofer goes good with the A3s 6in mid. I use it wired-style to the sub output of my amp, and it works great. No problem with auto-turn-off as other people have commented (perhaps because it is wired to the amp). I keep it at about 3/4s volume and it tracks the A3s just fine. Note, I wanted music, not TV A/V. Perhaps for A/V, with all the random and trash sound of TV, verse straight music, I could see the larger Polk with 10in or 12in woofer being better. Pros: great little sub Cons: none
Not as expected Written By amarkow, Nevada on Sunday, February 22, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The Polk sub I ordered is probably too small for my system. It's not a good match with my larger Velodyne sub, and I've had to lower it's volume output below the recommended level to avoid over-driving it. In addition, it's too small for the space in my furniture, so I've had to put in a styrofoam support for one of its legs. Pros: It's downward firing. Cons: Physical fit, and lack of matching to my other sub.
Good power sub Written By Rover, San Juan, P.R. on Sunday, February 22, 2015 great sound and power putput. Tight base when needed. rumling house rocker when required in a very precise output.. Probably helped by receiver's quality, but still brilliant! Pros: wireless features, easy settings. Cons: none so far!
Good things do come in small packages! Written By Anonymous, Hawaii on Friday, February 20, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) If you don't have a lot of room, but need some good bass for your setup, this sub will fit the bill. The lows are good and you can definitely feel the bass. Love the placement flexibility this sub offers with the down or foward firing woofer. Not to mention you can also purchase the wireless module for this sub and place them anywhere you like. My only gripe, which is minor, is the volume adjustments on the sub. You really don't know how high or low you have the sub unless you count the number of times you press the button. Overall, great sub and would recommend. Pros: Compact, but with good bass Cons: Volume control on the sub
Polk Audio DSW PRO 440wi Written By Chuck, florida on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Get sub woofer,rich.warm room filling sound! Pros: Great for small living rooms and home theaters Cons: None.
Love this thing! Written By CavesRCool, Chicago, IL on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) BOOM BOOM BOOM... that's what it does LOL. Very easy to setup and configure and sounds great! Pros: Sound & Power Cons: Non really
Great starter sub! Written By JSDS, Tidewater Virginia on Thursday, April 24, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I've had the thePolk DSW PRO 440wi up & running for over a month and it's been a great small subwoofer. Setup was easy and the remote control is easier to use than reaching around the back of the unit. The sub has good overall performance, with smooth crossover transitions. I calibrated it with a dB meter and I haven't looked (heard?) back since! It's helped out my 5.1 theatre system nicely. I also let it help out my Camber 2.5 for music. Overall, it's working well! It's a nice, small starter subwoofer and I'd buy it again. Cons: The range on the remote is short, but it's easier to use than reaching around the back.
Provided no punch. Written By Hank, Chicago, IL on Thursday, April 10, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Terrible sub-woofer. Should provide more punch. Was more of a muddy rumble. The only time there was a big sound was when the sub-woofer would get a signal fronm the receiver and there was a sudden pop. Maybe a defect but who knows. No wonder it was at a discounted price. My old non-powered SW puts this one to shame. Pros: None. Cons: Better off without this one.
Pretty good! Written By Dan Lombardi, Wallingford, CT on Monday, March 24, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This was purchased since I bought some towers and I received a credit... That credit got me thinking I needed a dual-sub setup, and guess what, I'm glad I did. I already had a Polk sub that has two 10" subs - which I absolutely love. The DSW Pro 440wi is nowhere near as boomy and powerful, BUT, it has a nice thump, its not too large, and you can run wireless if you need to. I have this sub behind me in the corner of the room (opposite corner from my dual 10" sub), and it adds a significant amount of tight bass. I love bass, so some may think this is excessive, I don't. Wireless was attractive when ordering, but I decided to run a long audio cable instead... I read reviews where folks were having issues with auto on/off, so I skipped it and tucked the audio cable under my trim/carpeting. Is this a sub that is going to be awesome on it's own? I don't think so... But for my needs, it's great, and it cost me just over $100. Pros: Not too large, has a good bass hit, wireless capable. Cons: Not as boomy as some may want, wireless reviews point to issues....
DSW PRO 440wi Written By Edgar H, Las Vegas on Sunday, March 16, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Nice and powerful perfect for my game room It allows you set it front firing it down firing nice options, paired with tsi400, cs10, tsi100.. Pros: Great sub Cons: None
Small but powerful! Written By VitaliyG, hampstead, MD on Sunday, March 09, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Using this subwoofer with a 2.1 setup and Polk RTI A9. The sub sounds amazing! Remember it sounds better bottom firing over a hard floor. If you have carpet set it up as front firing Pros: Great power for an 8" sub Cons: none so far
Simply Amazing! Wow Written By Polk Audio Fan 4 Life, San Juan,PR on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent. I've being a Satisfied Polk Audio Speaker's Customer since the early 80's and I am loving it. It's Simply State of the Art Hi-Fi Quality Audio Sound. Highly Recommended System. Currently I owned 2 Polk Soundbars, One Polk Audio Computer Speakers, And this Superb RM87 (7 Speakers) Along with this DSW Pro Subwoofer. It's truly Boomy, Hi Definition and Awesome 7.1 Speaker System. Pros: Everything is Top Notch Quality product and The Speakers do delivers the Best Hi-Fi Audio on the Market. Cons: None.
Great sub!! Written By MZH, Elkridge, MD on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) tried the PSW111, had to return for lack of any "punch".....also was somewhat "muddy". went for the DSW Pro 440 and this sub rocks!! the bass lines are very tight and natural. this sub competes with my Sunfire D10.....at half the price. Pros: great sub!! Cons: none
Polk Audio DSW PRO 440wi Written By pwhit, Houston on Sunday, February 09, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Pared this with a onkyo 727 and polk audio blackstone tl350 speakers. I am using this wired so can't review the wireless capabilities. At the moment using default configuration with downward sound. I plan to try using in forward mode to see if there is a difference because my floor is carpeted and read a review saying the sound was better in forward mode. That being said the sub is more than enough for my small living room. have as of yet to really push it to see what it will do. Overall sounds great and would recommend to others. Pros: easy setup when you read the instructions. Cons: none so far.
Bill B Written By A Musical Sub, Tampa Bay, FL on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Loving music more than I do movies I was wary buying a subwoofer especially since I was satisfied with the bass output of my Polk A7's. The reason I took the chance was to be able to hear 5.1 music the way it was intended. Wow am I glad I did, and am I glad I bought THIS sub. Being a eight inch it is extremely efficient, no big speaker wobble here. And when it is movie time (3:10 to Yuma blu ray) it felt like the train was pulling into my living room, my wife and I looked at each other and said wow. I wouldn't have a sub without a remote and this remote has everything you could ask for. Don't be fooled buy the 180 wattage, this amp is class D, translation- the right kind to have. Having a good sub also let's your front speakers and amp cruise and not have to handle the signal/power hogging lows. In closing only one negative, I have to turn the unit on/off with the remote (no problem for me) because the auto on doesn't seem to function well. I guess I could send it back but I might get one that doesn't sound as good, anyway I have to turn everything else on and off with a remote, what's one more. Pros: Amazing sound quality, very musical. Cons: Auto on doesn't function, you must use the remote.
Great Sound Written By RandyC, Denison, TX on Wednesday, January 01, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great sound, easily adaptable to other equipment and room configurations. Video shielding and remote control are both nice extras. Pros: Sound and easy installation. Cons: None so far.
It's ok Written By Not impressed, FL on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The speaker looks great, but I haven't seen much of an upgrade from my old infinity sub. I have to keep turning the power on not like the infinity which would shut off and on when the receiver turned off and or or recognized frequencies would be going through the sub. I think I may need to call tech support to figure out more. But so far, not impressed.
DSW PRO 440wi Written By warrent, Charleston, SC on Friday, May 17, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great bass response, handy remote control and gives the person using it total control.
Awesome Sub! Written By Awesome Sub!, New Orleans, LA on Monday, April 29, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great subwoofer! Using in combination with the Polk Blackstone TL350's. The sound is superb in my home theatre. Highly recommended. Pros: Great sound, highly configurable, quality workmanship and materials Cons: None
Great subwoofer Written By timmy2high, Des Moines, WA on Sunday, March 10, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Plenty of sound from a smaller enclosure, great match for the TL350 speaker package. Easy to install with versatile wiring and setup options. Pros: Compact size and easy setup Cons: Since the sub is set up for downfiring operation, the grille is not included and is extra from Polk. I preferred to install with a forward firing speaker rather than install downward over thick carpet and my downstairs neighbor. For the price, they should include the grille IMHO.
product is awesome, but the shipping is lousy... Written By jun, CA on Saturday, November 03, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) no problem with the product... it is the UPS shipping that is terrible. Crutchfield should rethink about their business dealings with UPS. my subwoofer almost didn't get to me in one piece. the shipping cartons is all ripped and taped all over (top to bottom, and all 4-sides. this makes me think twice if i will order again at Crutchfield. You better reconsider Fedex as your shipping partner.
Got That Super Bass Written By Teng, Saipan, MP on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I upgraded my free sub to DSW Pro 440. We got that super bass we need for TL350. Auto on/off works perfectly well.
great yet contollable lows Written By Steve, Saratoga Springs, NY on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I upgraded my home theater setup from a "quality" soundbar and wireless subwoofer to towers and center speakers (with 6.5" drivers). I also upgraded to this DSW Pro 440wi. I hard wired it but wanted the option of wireless. The first time I tuned into a HDMI movie I was blown away with the sound and jumped in the deep bass scenes. WOW! The bass is controllable for crossover which is valuable as this is one serious sub. I live in a large condo with 12" of concrete in the flooring. The bass fills the entire 20' X 50' room and I'm waiting to see if the neighbors downstairs start complaining. Pros: Wireless remote for instant muting if the neighbors complain Great lows even at low volume Cons: none
Nice sound, but noise interference Written By Ed, Connecticut on Saturday, February 11, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I'm hearing a lot of interference as I use this and I'm not sure this is because of the other devices in my house or not. I need to call tech support and find out if there's a solution or I should just return. Pros: Nice design, sound Cons: Noise interference
Just What the Dr. Ordered Written By CoryL, Houma, LA on Wednesday, February 01, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Sub fills my 17*20 living area with sharp, crisp sound. Bass is not overwhelming making the listening experience very enjoyable. Pros: Beautiful Construction Sound Quality Cons: None
BOOM!!! Written By Anonymous, Edmond,ok on Monday, January 23, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This sub is awesome!! I have an older 10" infinity sub that is great but this absolutely shakes the house. I have a huge room and it has perfect lows, it rumbles during a stampede and booms during an explosion. My wife said my butts rattling!! Yes this was a great buy! Pros: Good price and does better than I expected. Cons: None
Polk Audio DSW PRO 440wi Written By Adrian, Gulf Breeze Florida on Monday, December 12, 2011 Crutchfield did a great job with troubleshooting the problem I have with this sub. They even sent me a replacement! We came to the conclusion that the interference is not coming from my house. I just turn it off when not in use. Pros: Sounds great Cons: Wireless picks up lot's of interference. Auto mode not good.
Super Sub Written By JohnnyT, Schenectady, Ny on Thursday, November 17, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This will rock your movies. Music listening is very good smooth not boomy, tight. The spike feet included are very nice for that carpeted floor; they connect the sub with the sub-floor, that's why it rocks the house. Auto on/off is a bit slow but it does work, but slow off will stop false offs. Auto on sometimes needs a volume up, but it has worked every time. It's so good I think I will get a 2nd one set it up wireless for the rear. Pros: Sound and Size Cons: ????
Polk Audio DSW PRO 440wi Written By tomc, Santa Clara, CA on Tuesday, November 01, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I am happy with this sub. I would give it a 5 star if it has a "perfect" auto on/off. Pros: I used this as a 5.1 with RTiA5 as front, CSi5 and Rti4 as surround. It brings movie alive with excellent Boommmm. When it is used in 2.1 music mode, it compliments the weaker base of the A5. The remote is a plus. Cons: The auto on/off is not perfect. Sometimes, it turns on by itself even the receiver/TV/BD are off. I just used the remote to turn it off.
Perfect for gaming and movies!!! Written By Joe, Elizabethtown KY on Saturday, March 26, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Ordered a 12" sub thinking bigger would be better...WRONG. I got this sub and at half power was amazed an 8" sub could pound like this. The remote didnt work when it arrived...hoping its just the battery havent found a replacement yet but who needs a remote for a sub? Very pleased.
Amazing Sub Written By Brandon, NorCal on Thursday, February 17, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I'm amazed at how unreal this sub sounds! It's extremely accurate, and pushs a very clean deep bass. I wasn't sure if this top of the line 8" would be better than the middle of the line 10" or 12", but I am very happy with my decision after hearing how incredible this sub sounds. The wireless remote is awesome, and it's also capable of being wireless up to 50' wich is also awesome! The best part about this sub, was the Crutchfield price! The 7.1 set up sounds awesome! Thanks Crutchfield for the incredible deals!
Polk Audio DSW PRO 440wi Written By Anonymous, Usa on Friday, February 11, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Excellent powered subwoofer. Has a ton of bass but doesn't sound boomy like some subs. The sub works well with music and movies. My only complaint is the auto off feature isn't very reliable.


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Just as the title says, "Late Winter Is The Best Time to Scout Your Woods". There are many advantages to scouting this time of year. From sign being more visible to not spooking the deer you are hunting to just getting out and curing a bout of cabin fever, get out and scout.Scouting this time of year is low impact on my hunting grounds. I'm not hunting them any more so I don't mind if I spook a few deer. They will be long over the intrusion by the time hunting season rolls around this fall. Plus it gets me out of the house and into the woods again. I just need to be in the woods every now and again. My main reason for wanting to hit the woods scouting in late winter is the sign is very easy to spot this time of year. The leaves are all gone and the woods are wide open, enabling me to see a long ways through the woods. If there is no snow on the ground as is the case this year on my farm the well used deer paths look more like cattle trails full of hoof prints. The deer tend to have just a couple main food sources left and they hit those more regularly now and use the same paths traveling back and forth from food to bed. Make note of these trails for future late season ambush points if the food sources are the same as this year. These trails can also lead you to preferred late season bedding areas. While these may not be the same bedding areas the deer will use during early season, keep them in mind if you still have an unfilled tag as next season is winding down. Deer will return to favored bedding areas, it's where the feel safe.
This is the type of trail to set a stand up on for a late season hunt.
Buck sign also sticks out like a sore thumb this time of year. Well used scrapes will be the only places where leaves and other debris doesn't cover the forest floor. Especially look on old logging roads or field edges where branvhes hang out into the field. These would be great places to start a mock scrape next fall and set up a trail camera to take inventory of the bucks in your neighborhood. The shredded trunks of rubbed trees are easily spotted without all of the underbrush hiding them in late winter too. Rub lines can be detected by standing next to one rub and looking ahead for the next one and so on. This can be good place to hang a stand next fall too. The buck is showing you a travel route he likes to use when traveling across your land.
Many times bucks will use the same location for scrapes year after year.
If you use exclusion cages in your food plots you can tell which crops the deer favor the most on your land. This will allow you to design your food plots to have the deer end up in front of your stand. By planting their most favored food near the funnels and pinch points where your stands are hung, you can coax them into bow range without them even feeling the pressure of the forced movement.
I think they really, really liked the winter wheat. I'll be planting more of it this fall.
The one thing I don't like finding on my late season scouting trips are the remains of deer. This can mean my predator population is too high or the deer are stressed because of the cold weather. Or it could have been a wounded animal that finally succumed to his injuries. I'm especially not wanting to find the remains of any of the bucks I was chasing last year or the ones I passed up hoping he would be a bruiser this fall.
Definately a scene I don't want to find on my property.
But this on the other hand, is what we all want to find while scouting for next season.
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Thought I might start this thread. This could be one of the most interesting volleyball matchups I have ever seen. I am really looking forward to it. I wish we had a chance at the Big 12 title, but I would take a win tonight.
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following along tonight from my phone, hoping for a great game!
Big crowd on hand to watch already and still a huge line outside to get tickets. Very impressive, nice job clone fans!
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Originally Posted by JayhawkScott Go UT ;) 51-23 ;)
Texas takes the first set 25-23.
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After a reinstall and checking Office & Productivity as well as Software Development did it work out for you?
Another person has came to me with this problem. Zarin, did reinstalling work for you? I still haven't been able to reproduce this issue outside of what was mentioned in this thread.
Okay, working with the other person who had this problem, it turns out he was running on a Xen kernel and didn't know it. After he switched to a traditional kernel it worked without fault. Are you running on a Xen kernel right now?
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After running --buildpkg Fedora/FC6 what should be done to install this correctly?
yes i forgot to mention that.
I had to install that as well so i did.
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Tillman tasked with helping O's gain in Wild Card race
Blue Jays counter with hot hand in Rogers as they try to even series
At this point in the season, every win for the Orioles is huge. With just 15 games left, the team sits 2 1/2 games back of the Rays for the second American League Wild Card spot.
It's a good thing then that they'll have Chris Tillman on the mound in Saturday's contest against the Blue Jays in Toronto.
Tillman, the ace of Baltimore's staff, picked up his 16th win of the season on Monday night, holding the Yankees to just two runs on four hits in seven innings.
Exhibiting pinpoint control, the right-hander didn't issue a walk and struck out a career-high nine. He even retired 14 consecutive batters at one point.
"[Tillman's] changeup was outstanding," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said after the game. "He also has a good curveball, but I thought his changeup was the equalizer tonight, and moving his fastball up and down as much as in and out."
He'll look to become the first Oriole to reach 17 wins since Mike Mussina won 18 in 1999.
Meanwhile, Esmil Rogers will be on the hill for the Blue Jays. The right-hander has been close to unhittable in his last two starts, combining to allow just four hits in 14 innings.
Against the Twins on Sunday, Rogers lasted a career-high 7 2/3 innings, allowing just three hits and striking out four.
After being moved to the bullpen in August, Rogers is starting to regain the trust of manager John Gibbons.
"He was mostly fastballs, but he was in the zone, and he has life when he's in the zone," Gibbons said of Rogers after the start. "That has been a key for him all year. Early on when he had a good stretch, it was pretty simple how it works and he has gained confidence."
Orioles: O'Day gets cortisone shots
Reliever Darren O'Day received a pair of cortisone injections in his right wrist and fingers on Friday morning and could possibly rejoin the Orioles against Tampa Bay next weekend.
"I don't think we're completely out of the woods, but the doctor thinks it should calm down, some of the things that are causing the inflammation," manager Buck Showalter said of O'Day, who saw hand specialist Dr. Brian Schofield in Sarasota, Fla., after running a gamut of tests in Baltimore the past few days. "There's no structural damage, the way I'm told.
"They had an idea from the tests yesterday and they just wanted it verified. So he went down there and agreed and had it injected in two spots. Hopefully, it will manage itself in a day or two. I think in the next 48 hours we'll know if it solves itself."
O'Day has been dealing with numbness and tingling in his right index and middle fingers for the past few weeks. The condition has worsened as of late, resulting in just two outings for him this month.
Blue Jays: Rasmus, Encarnacion return
Colby Rasmus and Edwin Encarnacion returned to the Blue Jays' lineup on Friday, giving it some added pop.
Rasmus, who homered in the fifth inning against the Orioles, had been out since Aug. 11 with a strained oblique muscle, while Encarnacion missed four games with a sprained left wrist.
"I feel good, I feel ready to go and I'm going to see how it's going to be in the game," Encarnacion said. "I just want to finish the season playing, finish the season with the team and finish strong."
Rasmus is hoping to finish the year on a positive note.
"I feel good, my swing feels good and that's all I'm worried about right now," Rasmus said. "The timing will come, but I'm just going to go out there and pretend like I haven't even missed any games."
Worth noting
• The Blue Jays have dropped three of their last four games decided by a run.
• Chris Davis (16) and Adam Jones (14) have the most home runs against the Blue Jays since the start of the 2012 season.
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Media row in Joe Louis Arena is a fairly rarified atmosphere. Scribes and announcers mix with NHL officials, scouts, Red Wings officials and staff, and those of the opposing teams.
But we are down one, this evening. And the sense is that this loss is particularly weighty because of the character of the man.
Budd Lynch will not arrive tonight and make his gentle walk down the line, nodding to some, saying hello to many, sharing an occasional observation and personifying the idea that the tradition of professional hockey in this city is inviolate, before taking his place in the announcer's booth.
Lynch died Oct. 9, after a brief illness and 63 years after he first began broadcasting the play-by-play of the Wings.
From 1949 until 1975, variously on radio and television, his was a voice that lit the winter's night, in Detroit. He described the first generation of "glory years" for the Red Wings, including the Stanley Cup wins in 1950, 1952, 1954 and 1955.
It was most often through Lynch's eyes and voice that Detroiters experienced Gordie Howe.
When he left the broadcast booths he became the arena announcer for the Red Wings. His voice provided a visceral link between the team of the Olympia and the team of Joe Louis Arena, reflecting the long historical span of the NHL franchise in Detroit.
As the arena announcer, Lynch called out official word of scoring plays and penalties until last season, including the Stanley Cup wins in 1997, 1998, 2002 and 2008.
His is a voice so honored by fans, players and ownership alike, that a recording of Lynch's voice will continue to announce, "Last minute of play in this period," for each home game.
Among so many things, I will miss his instruction of how we should observe the playing of the national anthems, American and Canadian.
For he knew of what he spoke.
Before the many long years of his critical role in providing wonderful memories for sports fans in Detroit, Lynch was a war hero.
He landed on Juno Beach at Normandy, in France, with the Canadian army. Two weeks later, at Caen, a German infantry rocket, a "Screaming Mimi," ripped into his right side, taking off his arm.
Throughout his life, before anyone asserted any pity, Lynch stopped them.
The Germans had three types of Screaming Mimis. Two were designed to detonate on contact. A third, the one that hit Lynch, was designed to pierce armor, then explode.
"He felt fortunate, at least, that he got hit with something he was going to survive," said Bob Duff of The Windsor Star, who wrote an "as told to" book with Lynch called "My Life: From Normandy to Hockeytown."
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Thanks for the fish, and looking forward to seeing you back once you find out the latest Windows Server has Metro *cough* modern UI *cough* block UI.
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I have managed to secure a short 6-month internship that should earn me enough pocket money to get by while looking for more permanent employment for the future.
Problem is, the job requires knowledge of SQL Server and .NET, both of which are Microsoft-exclusive technologies, and while I was told that the department I'm assigned to have someone to mentor and guide me along the way since I only have no more than school-level rudimentary knowledge in those two areas, the onus is on me to learn as much as I can before I actually start work. And I'm not keen on running Windows on a VM, especially not when SQL Server and Visual Studio are heavy beasts last time i checked. Neither do I wish to dual boot; i generally prefer my computers to run one and only one operating system.
So i guess this is it for me on Linux. Thanks for the memories everyone, it's been great while it lasted.
Thanks for the fish, and looking forward to seeing you back once you find out the latest Windows Server has Metro *cough* modern UI *cough* block UI.
VS runs at virtually native speed in VMware (something like 97%.) Generally, it doesn't matter how much of a "heavy beast" something is when running it virtualized.
And now don't tell me you don't want to use VMware since it's non-free, as you're about to use Windows anyway.
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I'm not referring to performance. And I'm not the kind of person who refuses to use non-free software (i actually lean quite in favor of Microsoft and closed / proprietary sw if you take a good look at my old posts in the forum)
No, my problem with visualization is that I'm using a 60GB SSD as my only storage device. Fedora 17 + self-compiled FF (v18 + v19) + full Android SDK (from Android v2.2 - v4.0) + self-compiled Chromium has already taken up most of the space inside that SSD. No way the remaining space can fit a virtualized Windows 8 + SQL Server Standard + Visual Studio 2012 Professional. By my estimates, formatting the SSD and installing all the stuff needed for a proper Windows development environment should require something in the region of 30 - 40GB of space, just enough for the SSD to handle.
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We loose one of the pro-SecureBoat supporters!
He now says "Bye Linux", oh no !!
But at least he still works for Intel ... :hope:
My old heart can't hold this drama anymore!!!
I think I must install Solaris with CDE on handheld and write a tragic post about it... :(((
Looks like I must burn all my electronics to the ground, and install Solaris everywhere.i generally prefer my computers to run one and only one operating system.
May your bold, true, open spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Ballmer!
Amen brother!
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My dad used to say that his biggest wish was to have a thousand more of me. I still remember how loved it made me feel. Ivy will too.
she is adorable, and looking so grown up!!!! I love ding pigtail on our girls too :-)
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She's just darling. :-)
Love this photo, with her little foot bent just so. And yes I say little. Her feet will be too big when she is 12 and asking to borrow your shoes because she can't find the mates to hers.
Pig tails and foot wrinkles--darling!
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I love pigtails on little girls! So cute.
I feel the same way about my little one :)
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I would be going for a thousand more myself right now, if I had any idea where they would all sleep. ;)
That picture is nothing short of precious. Her sweet pig tails, "piggies" and face. I can see why you'd have so many more... :)
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Are her feet stinky? I'll bet they're just the right kind of stinky that I adore.
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Antique cars and paintings exhibition at the Riga Motor Museum, Latvia
"Fruits of work", a peculiar symbiosis of art and technology, is set on display this autumn at the Riga Motor Museum. For more than twenty years Andris and Edite Rode have been following their passion – Andris, restoring antique cars of the 20-30ies of the last century; Edite, painting still life. Result of their work – the "marriage of iron and flowers" – made the basis of this unusual exhibition.
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When it comes to cabinet interiors, storage products, kitchen accessories and even closet systems, designers aren't looking for just "another pretty face."
"Organization of the interiors is talked about more than ever today by designers and consumers," says Philip Martin, kitchen business development manager at Häfele, in Archdale, NC. "The consumer has realized that the inside of the cabinet is an opportunity to improve the kitchen and have better access to stored items," he adds.
The frantic pace of many people's lives makes good storage and easy access to items vital. After all, no one wants to waste time searching for items needed to work in the kitchen. And whether it's a pantry or a cabinet, pull-downs, roll-outs and drawer systems with dividers provide plenty of accessible storage options for designers to work with.
But if storage is good, clever storage is even better. So says Dennis Poteat, marketing services for Blum, Inc. in Stanley, NC, who notes, "Designers want more originality in their kitchens. They are looking for good functionality in everything with a new, exciting look."
This is the case in everything from the sink station – where built-in cutting boards, sink grids and other accessories keep things neat and organized – to pot fillers and other kitchen accessories to cabinet interiors, pantries and the like.
Of course appearance matters, but in addition to aesthetics, designers and their clients see the flexibility of the organization system as a high priority. "Consumers are looking for anything that allows them to create spaces specific to their needs," says Poteat.
Jan Fitzpatrick, advertising manager for Grass America Inc., based in Kernersville, NC, agrees: "Consumers are much more aware of the interior of the drawer. They like the options of designing their interiors to meet their specific needs."
Rob Jenkins, director of marketing/consumer sales for Rev-A-Shelf, LLC, in Jeffersontown, KY, says, "Interior fittings have come a long way over the years and I would say the biggest trend has been how they continue to evolve in function, aesthetics and quality. In addition to the cabinetry and limited accessories of the past, kitchen designers can continue their design inside the cabinets to provide a 'total package' for the customer."
The idea of having a fully coordinated kitchen is carrying over to the inside of cabinets and drawers. "Interior fittings are coordinated throughout, from pantry pull-outs, base roll-outs and spice racks to cabinet pull-outs and corner solutions. Now it's possible to have all of the interior elements be of the same harmonious design throughout," says Martin.
Driving the Trends
Trends with regard to other elements in the kitchen – from faucet finishes to appliances and accessories – help to drive the trends in interior fittings as designers are coordinating from the outside in.
"More and more interior fittings are being designed to complement the design of the kitchen and hardware used," says Jenkins. "There have been several products developed to match with the 'stainless' trend, as well as many wood products to go with the seemingly timeless 'natural wood' trend."
He adds that, as a result, Rev-a-Shelf's accessories in chrome/brushed aluminum, and its Wood Classics line, are very popular at this time.
Poteat agrees that the finish of other appliances has an effect on what goes inside the cabinets and drawers. "The popularity of stainless steel appliances seems to be spreading to other parts of the kitchen." He cites Blum's TANDEMBOX stainless steel drawer system as appealing to designers as a visual accent to these appliances.
Responding to this desire for coordination in the kitchen, Grass America, Inc. has introduced the Nova Pro drawer system with a champagne color, says Fitzpatrick. "It has a warmer tone than the metallic or stainless steel color. The champagne color blends well with the various finishes of hard woods."
"For years the cabinet industry has focused on the design of the cabinets, and the customer had little choice in complete accessorization that matched throughout the kitchen," says Martin. "A marriage of wood shelves with an epoxy wire that blends with the cabinet has recently been introduced to the market to meet consumers' need for coordination inside their cabinets and the need for complete organization systems with high-function features."
As consumers and designers demand better products, manufacturers are continually expanding upon their interior fittings to offer solutions for every possible application. Soft and silent technologies are on the upswing, and are being incorporated in drawers and doors all over the kitchen. Manufacturers are aware of the importance of ergonomics, accessibility, storage and work flow benefits as well, says Poteat.
To that end, Martin notes that Häfele has introduced a new program that features a patented non-slip surface that keeps the noise level down, since pots and pans will not slide around the shelf pull out. The collection also features fingerprint-free surfaces that minimize the cleaning needed with more traditional chrome finishes, he says.
Poteat also sees a need for an organization system that is easy to clean. "It's inevitable that crumbs and drips will make their way into cabinets, so having removable trays that can be put in the dishwasher makes it easy to keep everything clean."
Ease of use is another factor in what goes into the cabinets and drawers. Martin says, "Ergonomics also play a role in current trends in interior fittings. Consumers want stored items to come to them, rather than having to dig into the cabinet to retrieve items."
What is standard in the high-end market is increasingly showing up in the mid-level marketplace as well, say manufacturers.
"Consumers in the mid-level market have become users of what I refer to as 'affordable luxury' products. In almost every industry, the luxuries of the high-end market are being offered at the mid-level market in slightly lessened versions," Jenkins says. "For example, the look-alike stainless steel refrigerator with black sides, and the $30,000 Mercedes Benz. Yes, there is still a demand for the $100,000 Mercedes, or the "real" stainless steel refrigerator. But they sell a heck of a lot of the other ones!"
Poteat believes that the lines between high-end and mid-level markets are blurring. "The difference between the two is the customers and their knowledge about what they want in their kitchens." He adds that more consumers are educating themselves about the products. "Their wish lists aren't just about aesthetics and appliances anymore. They are focusing more on the cabinets they choose and asking for specific products that will make their kitchens more functional, more ergonomic, easier to use and easier to organize."
Fitzpatrick says, "The high-end market is more cutting edge, with the willingness to try new innovations. They will pay to have the high-end products in their cabinets. This helps to drive the newest products into the markets. Once proven, the mid-level market will adapt to their [discovery of these products]."
Drawer Space
Manufacturers agree that drawers are on the upswing, more and more often taking the place of base cabinetry. "We see this trend continuing to grow because of the ergonomic, organizational and accessibility benefits of drawers. Even interior roll-outs seem to be a stepping stone for the customer – someone very traditional that normally wouldn't consider drawers may currently use roll-outs," says Poteat. The use of roll-outs can help convert a consumer to a drawer system later. "When planning their next kitchen, a designer only needs to point out that, instead of opening two doors and then pulling out [the] roll-out, it saves time to just pull out a drawer," Poteat states.
Martin adds, "Large drawers became popular a few years ago based on the designs from Italy. Drawers offer dedicated organization from the traditional silverware for the dinner table to systems that store pots, pans and dishes. Drawer organization provides [ergonomic benefits] as well, just as pull-out accessories do, and are easier for the user."
Jenkins adds, "Drawers bring the contents of the cabinets to your fingertips, making the items you use most more accessible."
As drawers become larger, fittings must be made to accommodate the added uses. Fitzpatrick says, "Large drawers are a popular item in the kitchen. These drawers require a heavy-duty slide to carry additional weight capacity." She notes that, because of this, Grass offers the Nova Pro system, which can carry up to 150 pounds in a drawer, as an option for large drawers.
Soft and Silent
As the demand for drawers increases, so, too, does the desire to have these drawers function easily and quietly. The soft-close and silent technologies are in greater demand than ever, manufacturers say.
Fitzpatrick continues, "Drawer slides in highest demand are the concealed undermount slides. It is requested that these items have a soft closing action [which] activates at the end of the closing cycle."
"[Soft-close drawers] are standard at the high end, and more and more mid-level manufacturers are making them standard or, at the very least, an option," says Poteat.
"Soft and silent started with drawer slides and recently added the doors by incorporating this technology into hinges. Interior fittings and sliding doors now use soft and silent [more than ever] as the consumer appreciates the environmental impact – less noise in the kitchen. We will see this become the standard in the industry," says Martin.
Jenkins concurs, to a point. "I think that soft-close features will always be an upgrade, but to those who demand luxuries, it is considered standard," he says.
In addition to the need for soft-closing functions, Poteat says, "With the growing trend in cabinets without pulls, there is a need for better ways to open these doors and drawers." This year, Blum, Inc. will offer TIP-ON, which is an opening feature that allows doors and drawers to open with just a light touch.
In the Corner
A tricky area to organize has always been the corner, where items can be stored and promptly forgotten. Myriad options now exist to help designers fully utilize that space.
"There are many solutions, from door-mounted blind corner pulls-outs to hinged door pull-outs with back baskets that slide out into the kitchen independently for greater access, to our Lemans [model which features] two shelves that extend independently and completely out of the cabinet for easy visibility of the stored items," says Martin.
And, with drawers on the upswing, Blum has introduced the Space Corner, a full-extension, heavy-duty corner drawer system. "If drawers are the best solution, then why not use them in the corner?" Poteat asks.
"Blind corner cabinets have always been the 'Holy Grail' of storage organizing solutions. But the rub has been designing a product that actually utilizes the available space the cabinet provides," says Jenkins. Rev-a-Shelf's latest blind corner solution is the 5PSP Series Blind Corner Optimizer. "This unit provides storage that is 100% accessible from outside the cabinet," says Jenkins. "No more crawling into the cabinet with a flashlight!"
Customized Storage Rooms
Just as style, function and flexibility are important in interior fittings, the same holds true for closet space. "Consumers are now looking for beauty and elegance in designated storage rooms – just as they always have in the kitchen," says Nanette Oliver, president of Cope Closet Concepts in Toccoa, GA.
No longer is a closet a jumbled mess of untapped potential. "These larger closet/storage spaces feel more 'room-like' vs. 'closet-like' – which has created a need for closet storage systems that are both functional and beautiful. Today, what you put in your closet can sell a house," she continues.
"The current trend [in closet storage] is to offer a complete walk-in pantry that complements the features offered throughout the kitchen," says John Jaworski, co-president of Proclosets in Pine Brook, NJ.
Homeowners are seeking to personalize their kitchen space while having the storage space available for larger items that may be needed on an occasional basis. "The trend is to offer these kinds of storage areas while also offering unique solutions for the homeowner's interests," remarks Jaworski. These might include tray dividers for the baker to store baking or cooling racks, or wine bottle and stemware storage for the wine enthusiast.
In the bath, closets can be as simple as a linen closet or as extensive as an attached dressing room that complements the bath area, according to Jaworski. "For dressing areas, the trend is to create the look and feel of customized built-in furniture."
Denis M. Buch, president of Element Closet Systems in McHenry, IL agrees: "Closet systems have changed greatly in recent years in response to the increased size of master closets," he says. "As the master closet has increased in size, it has become the main area of 'furniture' in the master suite. The master closet has become a dressing area, as well."
But while function is key, appearance counts, too, manufacturers agree. And the trend in closet aesthetics mirrors that of the rest of the home. For example, in the past year, closet finishes are trending toward darker wood tones, according to Jaworski.
Finish trends also vary by region and/or geographic location, Oliver adds. "Historically, light finishes – white, whitewash and natural [clear lacquer] – have been the norm. Today, the main trend is shifting toward medium and darker wood tones."
"The natural finish is [frequently] used in smaller closets," says Buch. "Meanwhile, the darker finish is used in high-end applications where the closet is large."
The needs in closet space are as varied as the people who use them, making customization important to designers and their clients. At Proclosets, this need is addressed through the company's online system, where each job is custom designed online by the dealer. "No two are the same," Jaworski says.
"Most closet systems – even wire shelving – can be customized to suit different storage needs," adds Oliver. "No matter what materials or closet system your clients choose, I believe if they are serious about making the space work for their needs, [they need to work with a designer who understands closet planning]."
Oliver concludes, "Consumers are recognizing this and utilizing designers for their custom closets because storage is much bigger today and represents a larger chunk of dollars invested in a home than in years past."
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Reynolds to face former club for first time
Nicasio on hill in way of Reds' pursuit of lead in NL Central
The last time Greg Reynolds pitched in a Major League game in Colorado, it was September 2011, and the right-hander, now 28, was still a member of the Rockies. Now with a Reds team desperate to start a winning streak, Reynolds will return to the mound at Coors Field on Saturday to face his former club for the first time.
Making his second straight start in place of left-hander Tony Cingrani, who continues to battle a sore lower back, Reynolds finds himself in the middle of a heated division race after spending most of the season with Triple-A Louisville. Cincinnati trails Pittsburgh and St. Louis, which are tied for the lead in the National League Central, by three and a half games. The Reds hold the second Wild Card spot, with no other team within five games.
With a chance to move up in the standings this week against St. Louis, Cincinnati barely escaped a sweep after already having lost two of three against the Brewers in the prior series. With Friday's loss, the Reds have lost five of their last seven.
Fortunately for manager Dusty Baker and his club, Reynolds showed he could give the Reds a chance last Sunday, when he allowed just two runs and five hits in six innings against the Brewers. Both runs came on a Caleb Gindl homer in the second inning, and although Reynolds was pleased with his performance, he acknowledged he could have been better.
"I was able to slow it down and make a pitch when I had to," Reynolds said. "I got myself behind in the counts and [threw] a little bit more balls than I'm used [to]. I'd definitely like to do a better job at executing early."
Rockies starter Juan Nicasio executed about as well as possible his last time out, and he will look to carry that into Saturday. In six scoreless innings against the Giants on Monday, Nicasio surrendered only four hits while walking two and striking out nine. It was his third scoreless outing since July 12, when he returned from a brief stint in the Minors.
Along with his usual dose of fastballs, Nicasio on Monday was able to effectively throw his slider and changeup, indicating how far he has come since his rough first three months of the season.
"I think early [this season] a lot of those sliders were a ball out of his hand, so they didn't really serve a purpose," manager Walt Weiss said. "But now when he gets it closer to the plate, it's a very effective pitch, especially on righties."
Originally scheduled to pitch Sunday, Nicasio was bumped up a day to set up the return of Tyler Chatwood, who has been on the disabled list since Aug. 7, in the series finale.
Rockies: Gonzalez set to begin rehab stint
After more than three weeks on the disabled list with a sprained right middle finger, Carlos Gonzalez will be back on the field Saturday. Unfortunately for the Rockies, he will be playing for Triple-A Colorado Springs, as he is scheduled to begin a three-game rehab assignment.
Gonzalez took batting practice Tuesday for the first time since going on the DL with the sprained finger, which has been bothering him since July 7. Despite missing a month, he still leads Colorado in homers (26) and RBIs (70).
The left-fielder's rehab assignment will begin with seven innings Saturday before full games on Sunday and Monday. Although it is good news for Gonzalez to get back into action, Weiss is eager for him to do so for the Rockies.
"It's big that we finish strong as a team, and CarGo has talked about getting back here with us and helping us finish strong," Weiss said. "So yeah, it would be huge to have him back and have that bat back in the middle of our lineup. Fun to see him out there doing his thing again."
• Center fielder Dexter Fowler was still out of action Friday as he battled a left knee injury he sustained Monday trying to steal second base.
"He's getting better," Weiss said. "I still think he's a few days away, but he's definitely improving."
Reds: Duke called up to bolster 'pen
Baker likes the idea of having three lefties at his disposal in the bullpen. He now enjoys that luxury after the Reds called up Zach Duke from Triple-A Louisville before Friday's loss to the Rockies.
Right-hander Nick Christiani was sent down to Lousiville in a corresponding move, and fellow righty Justin Freeman was designated for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster for Duke, who joins Manny Parra and closer Aroldis Chapman as the trio of active left-handers in the Reds' bullpen.
Duke last pitched in the Majors for Washington, building an 8.71 ERA in 12 appearances (20 2/3 innings) before being released June 10. With the move coming before Sept. 1, Duke is eligible for the playoff roster, and he said he was ready to help Cincinnati as the club pushes for the National League Central crown.
"I didn't perform very well with the Nationals," Duke said. "I am certainly [throwing] better than earlier in the year. I got more regular work with the role I was in there in Louisville. I got in a good groove. I'm commanding the ball well and mixing it up well."
Duke made his Reds debut in Friday's loss to the Rockies, pitching 1 2/3 scoreless innings in relief with two strikeouts.
Worth noting
• In 31 games (29 starts) against the Reds, Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki is batting .373 (44-for-118 with 28 RBIs and 11 homers.
• Despite the Reds picking up a sweep at Coors Field last season, the Rockies are 15-6 at home against Cincinnati since 2007.
• Since the Reds opened the season series with a 3-0 win June 3, the Rockies have won three straight over Cincinnati.
Jeremy Warnemuende is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.