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Remembering Firefighter Brian E. Phillips
March 27th, 2009 // By davidb
This coming April 25, the Los Angeles Fire Department Historical Society will host a memorial service to honor the 30th anniversary of the death of City of Los Angeles Firefighter Brian E. Phillips. Firefighter Phillips, a department member for nearly six years, was killed when he was thrown from an aerial ladder during ladder pipe operations while on scene at an arson structure fire.
Firefighter Phillips was assigned to Task Force 102 in the San Fernando Valley. At about 7:30PM on the 25th of April 1979, the long ring sent firefighters to their apparatus for a reported structure fire at Mullin Lumber Company on Lankershim Boulevard in North Hollywood. Arriving firefighters discovered a working fire and began deployment of resources to engage in suppression activities. It was during the firefight that Phillips was thrown to the street when the ladder pipe assembly came loose on truck 102.
Brian's father, Terry Phillips, served the City of Los Angeles for 26 years and retired as a captain in 1967. When he died, Firefighter Phillips was survived by his wife, Brenda, and a stepdaughter, Michelle Lee Cupp.
The LAFD Historical Society honors all fallen firefighters and the public is welcome to visit the memorial plaza. There, etched on the memorial wall, you can view Brian Phillips name, as well as the 254+ other LA City Firefighters who died while protecting the citizens of the city of Angels.
Please honor Brian by attending a special 30th anniversary memorial service. It will be held on the 25th of April, 2009 at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Hollywood. Please refer to the website calendar for specifics on the event.
Remembering Firefighter Brent Lovrien
March 26th, 2009 // By davidb
On March 26, 2008, while on-scene at an incident in the Westchester area, City of Los Angeles firefighter Brent Lovrien was killed when an explosion rocked an electrical room. Lovrien, assigned to Task Force 95, was doing his job - protecting lives and property, when he made the ultimate sacrifice.
A year has passed, but the loss of firefighter Lovrien remains in our hearts and minds. For those firefighters who are on duty today, their thoughts are with Brent's family, friends, and loved ones. Every firefighter in Los Angeles trains as if their lives depend on it - because they do. Even though the city experiences far fewer structure fires and other fire-related incidents, each emergency call could signal the last response for any firefighter responding.
The Los Angeles Fire Department Historical Society would like to invite you to visit our memorial plaza, where you may see firefighter Lovrien's name on our memorial wall, can experience our lovely plaza - and can reflect on the history of this fine department and those who served for the past 124 years.
An updated report on the loss of firefighter Lovrien can be read here.
Remembering LAPD Deputy Chief Kenneth Garner
March 2nd, 2009 // By davidb
The Los Angeles Police Department and indeed the City of Los Angeles is mourning the loss of Deputy Chief Kenneth Garner, who died suddenly this weekend. Chief Garner was known as a decisive, direct individual who spent every day of his career concerned for the citizens who live and work in the city of Angels. Chief Garner attended several of our events and we join in offering our condolences to the department and his family.
Los Angeles Times Journalist Sandy Banks has written a moving tribute to Chief Garner. You may read it by clicking here.
For additional information, please visit the LAPD website.
2009 and the LAFD Museum & Memorial
January 4th, 2009 // By davidb
The volunteers and supporters of the Los Angeles Fire Department Historical Society wish everyone a healthy and happy New Year. The organization is very enthused about the coming year and we hope that you and your friends, family members, and co-workers find the opportunity to visit one of our museums.
As everyone knows, the current ecomony is a issue that affects everyone. As a museum, the importance of ongoing support from the public is critical to the organization's survival. We are actively working on a number of initiatives, and your support is important to our success.
The Fallen Firefighter Memorial
While primary construction of the memorial has been completed, there remain outstanding expenses that must be retired. In addition, the plaza requires ongoing maintenance and support. When you purchase a memorial paver, you're supporting the memorial and the plaza. Please help us keep the memory of every fallen LAFD firefighter alive. We were saddened to add names to the wall this year, but also feel pride that there is a place for people to visit and reflect, so that every name has meaning for every citizen of Los Angeles and our many visitors from outside the city.
Old Fireboat #2, the Ralph J. Scott
This is the oldest serving piece of apparatus in the history of the city, and perhaps the country. Fireboat #2 served Los Angeles in the Port of L.A. for 77 years. It is now on land, stationed behind FS112 and the current Boat 2 berth in San Pedro (across from the Harbor LAFD HS Museum). The "Scott" as she is affectionately called, is due to be housed in a fantastic structure being built and paid for by the Port of Los Angeles.
The fireboat itself requires rehabilitation that volunteers cannot accomplish on their own. As much as we love the boat, our efforts will merely slow the progress of decay and the effects of time. Therefore, we continue to seek support for the boat, so that we may have professional experts work with us to prepare the boat for her final assignment.
Restoration of Old Fire Station 27
The Hollywood museum is in need of maintenance and rennovation as well. Any old building requires love and attention, so that it remains a viable structure. We have managed to make certain that the museum is taken care of, but there are impending projects that require substantial investment to complete, including upgrading the electrical, plumbing, and security of the building.
When you become a member of the LAFD Historical Society, you are assisting us in our mission to preserve the history of the department, in part via the Hollywood museum - Old Fire Station 27. Please consider becoming a member if you are not - and if you are, please consider volunteering or otherwise finding a way to support our efforts.
We are always seeking new volunteers. This year, more than ever, we are eager to bring in new people, who have a love of the fire service and/or history in general. There are many interesting tasks for our volunteers, ranging from apparatus restoration to conducting tours or working in our gift shop.
Regardless of the support provided, we greatly appreciate every bit of assistance that is provided to our organization. We exist because of the support you provide. As we head into 2009, we would like to remind you that we have some of the most interesting artifacts to be found anywhere in the United States. We have knowledgeable retired firefighters who can share the history of the department with you. And we have one of the most remarkable memorials to be found anywhere - dedicated to those firefighters who gave their lives in service to the city.
Please make the LAFD Historical Society part of your 2009 vacation, tour, or support plans. This website provides information on membership, pavers, volunteering, and other opportunities. We look forward to seeing you soon.
2008 Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service
October 12th, 2008 // By davidb
Under a remarkable clear sky, with a breeze and the feeling of fall in the air, LA Firefighters, fallen firefighter family members, city leaders and the community came together to remember our fallen heroes. The LAFD Honor Guard opened the event with a moving entry into the Memorial Plaza. Captain Steven Owens (76-C), acted as Master of Ceremonies and welcomed speeches by Councilmember Dennis Zine, Councilmember Janice Hahn, Fire Commissioner Genethia Hudley-Hayes, Fire Chief Douglas Barry, and others. Singer Tim Davis delivered a memorable musical performance.
The highlight of the day was shared by the daughter of a fallen member of the Department. Jessica Reiner, whose father (Eric Reiner 81-B) was killed in the crash of Fire 3 ten years ago, read a letter she wrote to her father. Her rich voice, clear message and endearing words to a missing dad will be remembered by anyone in attendance for a long time. The Reiner family can be proud of Eric's memory, and the LAFD is proud of the commitment to excellent every member of the family demonstrates at each public event in which they participate.
Other family members, some who have not previously seen the Memorial Plaza were in attendance. Many went up to touch the Wall of Honor that lists the names of all 254 fallen members of the department (as of August 1, 2008). Of special note was the presence of the two new "Hollywood Stars" in front of the middle apparatus bay door of Historic Fire Station 27. Initially authorized by the late Johnny Grant, these stars memorialize the two firemen assigned to Station 27: Captain Michael Carter and Fireman James Hassan. Fireman Hassan's daughter was present at Saturday's event. And, although not noted in the official program, LAFD Historic Society board member Ted Aquaro is to be commended for his continual support of all fallen firefighter's families. They all look to him as their stanchion of support and link between their loved ones and the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Battalion Chief Dan McCarty played "taps" and all 255 names (one not yet added to the wall) of those who lost their lives while on-the-job were read aloud. Retired Assistant Chief Frank W. Borden spoke and as a fitting conclusion to the event, the LAFD Air Ops Division sent three helicopters (two Bell 412 models and a Bell 206) to fly over the gathering.
And while the event was moving, it was important to see the community and the fire department come together as they did. The celebration of these fallen firefighters lives was the cornerstone of the comments made by every speaker. Their stories and their commitment to the City of Los Angeles can now be memorialized forever - and we invite you to visit our Memorial Plaza at any time.
Living History at the LAFD Museum
October 10th, 2008 // By davidb
Can you imagine touring through a museum and hearing what the dinosaurs were really like? Or what it was like to fight in the Revolutionary War? While we can't boast those credentials, we can offer up something pretty close: Most of our docents were on-the-job LA Firefighters and they are here to tell the tale.
The photo to the right highlights four of our longest-serving volunteers and docents. From the left, Captain Jim Finn (ret) served the LAFD for more than 40 years, retiring just this past month. Benny Holder, also a former Captain, has a wealth of knowledge about the history of the department, even from its earliest years. Bill Dahlquist, our former curator, was a Boat Pilot in the L.A. Harbor, and was lucky enough to serve on the longest-ever in-service piece of firefighting apparatus, Old Fireboat No. 2, the Ralph J. Scott. And finally, Don Dodd, a fireman his entire adult life, comes from a storied family. His great grandfather, Samuel Dodd, was one of the earliest heros of the LAFD, creating the LAFD Firefighting College, perhaps the first truly organized fire preventation, tactics and strategy education center in the country. Together, these four individuals served the LAFD for more years than it has been in existence.
And, there are other former firefighters with stories to tell. Retired Assistant Chief Frank W. Borden fought the Bel Air fire, was involved in a series of major incidents during the course of his career, and was the co-Founder of the Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) program. Today, there are literally thousands of CERT teams around the United States.
So, if you're interested in the history of fire in Los Angeles, there's no better place to come and learn than Historic Fire Station 27 in Hollywood or Old Fire Station 36 in the Harbor. We have guys who can tell you how dramatic the Sansinena fire and explosion was, how hot and smoky the L.A. Library fire was, what it was like to serve with Chief Don Anthony, in the Harbor, the Valley, Hollywood, or Skid Row. We have history on nearly any topic you can think of. We even have some horses for you to admire.
Living History at the LAFD Historical Society. We've got lots of it.
Greater Alarm Gala Draws Near
October 2nd, 2008 // By davidb
This year also marks some important changes. The event has grown up a bit, and we're eager to make certain everyone has the best time possible while in our company. We've added fun things to do - get your photo taken while sliding the fire pole in the station, or get photographed and have your image matted onto a fire engine. If you enjoy cigars, we'll have a talented cigar-roller there to work his magic - just for you.
As with years past, we're offering up a tremendous menu, all prepared by LA City Firefighters. And, we've added food service lines to provide faster service. Coffee and deserts are being brought to the table, and we'll keep you entertained with a variety of aerialists, fire dancers, videos, and much more.
So, please join us for a worthwhile cause and a fun evening. Forget the daily drama of life in Los Angeles and escape to Historic Fire Station 27 in Hollywood. You'll be glad you did.
Additional information is available at: www.greateralarmgala.org
Tilson, Task Forces, Trauma: We Remember Watts
August 11th, 2008 // By davidb
The violence was triggered by a simple and fairly common incident, the arrest of a local black citizen by California Highway Patrol officers. CHP officer Lee Minikus arrested 20-year old Marquette Fry for DUI on August 11, 1965. As the arrest was in progress, Fry's mother, coming from their home a few blocks away, began to verbally challenge the arrest. By the time Fry was booked, hundreds of angry Watts residents were in full riot mode, and the city's history was changed forever.
Community Activist Tommy Jacuette expressed the mood in Watts in August
of 1965, saying, "I knew the frustration, the hostility, and I knew the
attitude of the police - and it was payback time, for the most part."
As with most violent incidents, those not directly involved become the
biggest victims.
Opening of FS 43
August 7th, 2008 // By davidb
If you haven't been to the grand opening of a new fire station, it's a terrific way to start the day. On August 16, 2008, the Los Angeles Fire Department will celebrate the opening of its latest construction project: The New Fire Station 43.
Here's the scoop:
Saturday, August 16, 2008
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Fire Station 43
3690 Motor Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
West Los Angeles is an active part of the Southern California Landscape and this Fire Station will be busy as well. With a combination of homes, apartments, and commercial businesses, the mix of emergency runs will keep these firefighters on the go.
The LAFD Historical Society will be a part of the festivities - we'll be bringing our mobile gift shop to the event. If you're interested in some authentic LAFD wearables, hats, shirts, and patches... or, if you're ready to teach your kids about fire safety, we've got books and DVDs you'll enjoy. Best of all, we've got models of helicopters, fire engines, and much more. So, don't miss out on the fun.
Join us and have some fun, eat some cake, and pick up a model fire engine for the kids. See you there!
Proud of Pinel
July 17th, 2008 // By davidb
December typically signals the arrival of winter over fall, with holiday decorations, office parties, and a general feeling of good cheer. Even in Los Angeles, the weather changes, even if only slightly, and the evenings are cooler; the days shorter.
It was cool and quiet on December 4, 1984 as Los Angeles Police Officers Joe Ransfer and Robert Lopez patrolled in their car the area surrounding Los Angeles International Airport. As they drove past the southern runways at about 4:50AM, they were stunned to see flames punching through the roof of The Proud Bird restaurant. A radio call was made and OCD issued a structure fire assignment at 4:54AM (TF 95, TF5, E80, BC4).
First in units realized they had a working fire and the initial "size-up" resulted in additional units being called. Within minutes 23 companies and Deputy Chief Don Anthony were either on scene or en route, including Engine 54.
The fire was stubborn, having actually been started by thieves just after midnight - it had a nearly five hour head-start and had pushed its way from the main floor of the restaurant into the huge 130 by 175 foot attic of the facility. The unique construction of the building also made the attack difficult. The roof contained a maze of construction beams, supports and other elements that diluted the traditional venting operations of firefighters on the roof.
As an interior attack continued, the crew of Engine 54, including Captain Jim N. DiGrado, Firefighters Walter T. Barnett and Benjamin Pinel were working an inch-and-a-half line through the ballroom. Engine 66 was engaged in a similar effort. Suddenly, without warning, a tremendous flashover occurred, pushing firefighters back due to the extreme heat and fire. Engine 66 and 54 retreated to the street, only to discover that Firefighter Pinel was missing.
Firefighters re-entered the building in search of Pinel, including Firefighter Johnny Garcia of Truck 64. Garcia followed the hoseline from 54s to the nozzle, but couldn't find Pinel. As he peered though the dark, murky smoke, he heard the low-air warning from Pinel's breathing apparatus, plus the personal alarm device (PAL) on Pinel's turnout coat.
Michael and Benjamin (Right) Pinel At Graduation 1983
Garcia was forced to abandon the building for a fresh air bottle, but immediately returned to continue his search. Now, only the tone from Pinel's PAL device could be heard, but Pinel himself was not to be found. As his air ran low, Garcia, now exhausted, exited the building for a third air bottle and a third attempt to find the missing firefighter.
As Garcia and others searched, the fire in the attic continued to escalate. Firefighting and search and rescue operations were ongoing and after awhile, Pinel was found, about 75 feet from the nozzle of his line. He had apparently attempted to exit in a wrong direction and became disoriented. He did not survive and heat and smoke in the ballroom.
Benjamin Pinel left a wife and six-month old daughter behind, and a brother who was also a firefighter, Michael, then stationed at Task Force 66. Garcia was awarded the medal of valor for his efforts. Arson investigators later arrested Jose Jesus Davilla related to the arson fire at the restaurant, but he was not convicted, due to a lack of hard evidence. He was deported to Mexico, having been in the US illegally.
Today, 21 years later. all Los Angeles firefighters remember Pinel, Garcia, and the Proud Bird. The name of Pinel is inscribed on the wall of the new Firefighter Memorial in Hollywood, just outside Old Fire Station 27. If you ask anyone who hears about this story, they're likely to tell you Pinel was a hero. If you ask a firefighter, they're more likely to say, "it's just another part of the job."
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Toddler Jesus Topples Egyptian Idols!
According to the apocryphal Infancy Gospels, Baby Jesus was working miracles in Egypt long before his adult ministry began.Family's flight remains, but ancient noncanonical texts called the Infancy Gospels offer fascinating speculations. These texts, along with stories accepted by Egypt's Coptic Christians, tell of a pint-sized Jesus working wonders during his stint as a refugee. Author Paul Perry followed the trail of the Holy Family through Egypt, trying to solve the mystery: Once Jesus and his family left his birthplace, where did they go, and what did they do?
Here, Perry and his Egyptian guide are in Tel Basta, where the infant Jesus was said to have made Egyptian idols bow down before him. Excerpted from Jesus in Egypt: Discovering the Secrets of Christ's Childhood Years with permission of Ballantine Books.
This place looks like a waste of time, I said to myself. A total zero. All I see is scrub brush and dirt.
We topped a hill and the entire scene changed. There in front of us was an enormous field of fallen idols. There were hundreds of them, covering perhaps a square mile in area. Pillars the circumference of pine trees had been toppled. Heads of stone pharaohs the size of automobiles were broken off and lying next to their own stone feet. Statues of shapely stone queens were lying on their sides. Massive steles were broken into pieces that were scattered all over the ground. Walls were crumbled, as prophecized by Ezekiel, an Old Testament prophet who lived between 592 and 570 BCE.
And there, in the foreground, was a perfectly shaped well, its circular wall neatly fashioned from irregular bricks. I looked inside. The well was partially full of water. Floating on its surface was bits of Styrofoam cup and other rubbish.
I began to laugh at the scene in front of us.
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First, our prayers go out to JR DE Lindsey Witten's grandmother and his family. Witten flew home to Cleveland this morning. His ailing grandmother requested to see all of her grandchildren immediately. UConn head coach Randy Edsall had to tell Witten on Friday that she was a little more ill than he may have known.
Edsall was visibly shaken in talking about one of the toughest parts of his job. Sometimes you have to be the bearer of news you just don't want to have to deliver.
Edsall said Written is expected back tomorrow.
Well, I must say, I was impressed with the turnout for a Saturday morning practice. Practice we say, not a scrimmage. Some estimates came in at around 500. Some were between 500 and 1,500 with so many people unseated and milling about
I don't know. I didn't count.
It still has to get better. The crowd was a long way from where it should have been with an opportunity like that. Rain held off, sun was out. Anyway, I'll bet the players and coaches appreciated you being there today.
You know, there were a lot of families there, moms and dads with the kids. That was cool to see but the Huskies did not give you much to cheer about did they?
They looked blah this morning.. Edsall said they stunk. There were a few highlights like deep catches for Ellis Gaulden and Marcus Easley. DE Cody Brown and S Glen Mourning got picks on defense which still looks really good..Jasper "Jaz" Howard is the starting cornerback opposite Darius Butler. Mike Hicks is holding an edge over Dan Ryan at right tackle.
Walk-on freshman quarterback Jon McEntee (Fullerton, CA) got a lot of work because...
Sophomore Zach Frazer missed his second practice with a concussion sustained during Wednesday's scrimmage. Edsall didn't seem overly concerned about it at this point but a concussion is a concussion. Always got to watch those things. Ask Trent Green.
We're awaiting word on the shoulder injury to speedy freshman RB Jordan Todman. Todman and junior safety Robert Vaughn collided Saturday. Todman had to be helped off the field. Don't have to tell you how serious a blow this could be if it's serious. Todman is expected to do a lot of damage from a few different spots with his speed and ability this season.
The Huskies have a second practice tonight and will be off tomorrow.
Junior WR Brad Kanuch (hamstring) is progressing nicely..
Lastly, I got Chip Malafronte's flight information. Yes! Chip covers UConn football for the New Haven Register. I like him. He's a good guy and over the years I've noticed how really calm he is about everything.
That's a guy I want to fly with because I AM NOT calm when it comes to flying.
A few years ago, I was on the bumpiest flight I had ever been on. It was non-stop - the flight and the bumps. When the thing landed it almost skidded off the runway. Ever since that day I've been petrified to fly. It's actually not the landing that bothers me that much. For me, the worst part is the takeoff. No, no Xanax. No Zantac. No Z anything. I've been there and done that before.
I was flying from Ohio into Louisville a couple of years ago for the West Virginia-Louisville football game and I asked the guy sitting next to me to just knock me out if I start going crazy. Just as I said that we bumped. I almost knocked him out. Both arms just spread out (Elizabeth-I'm-comin-to-join-you-style) and whacked the guy in the chest with my left arm. I had a window seat. The look he gave me was priceless.
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Southern three-banded armadillo (Tolypeutes matacus)
|Corechi, Mataco Bola, Quirquincho Bola, Tatú Bolita
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|Head-body length: 21.8 - 27.3 cm (2)
Classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List (1).
The southern three banded armadillo is remarkable for being one of the few armadillo species capable of rolling into a ball (2). The armour-plating that covers the body is divided into two domed shells, with three armoured bands in between, joined by flexible bands of skin. These flexures allow the body to bend in the middle, snapping the lower edges of the two body shells together to form a sphere, with the bony plates covering the head and tail neatly slotting together into a gap between the adjoined body shells, thereby closing it off completely (2) (3). Other distinctive features of the southern three-banded armadillo are the second, third and fourth toes of the hind feet, which bear hoof-like claws, while in contrast, the fore feet possess sharp, powerful claws (3).
The southern three-banded armadillo is found from eastern Bolivia and south-western Brazil, south through the Gran Chaco region of Paraguay, to the province of Buenos Aires in Argentina. It is known to occur from sea level up to elevations of 770 m (1).
The southern three-banded armadillo is commonly found in the most arid parts of the Gran Chaco (1), but also occurs in areas of grassland and marshland between scattered forests in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil (3).
Unlike other armadillo species, the southern three-banded armadillo usually does not dig burrows, and instead takes refuge in the abandoned burrows of other animals such as anteaters (3) (4). While generally a solitary species, as many as twelve southern three-banded armadillos have been found sharing a burrow during the winter (3). This species has a broad diet, comprising of a variety of invertebrates, particularly beetle larvae, which are taken throughout the year, along with large quantities of ants and termites during the dry season (July to November), and fruits during the summer rains (5). When foraging for ants and termites, this species will probe the ground with its snout, prise off tree bark, or tear into nests with its powerful claws.
The southern three-banded armadillo has an interesting mode of locomotion, walking on its hind-legs with the tips of the foreclaws touching the ground (3). Although when threatened this species is capable of running remarkably quickly to escape, more commonly it curls into a ball, which even strong-jawed predators such as dogs are unable to break open (3) (6). As an additional defence, while curled up, the southern three-banded armadillo will leave a small gap between the edges of the body shells open. When the predator inserts a claw or snout into this gap in an attempt to reach the soft body parts, the armadillo quickly closes it, causing pain and possibly injury to the predator (6) (7).
Breeding is believed to occur between October and January (4), with most births in Paraguay occurring between November and January (3). After a gestation period of 120 days, the female gives birth to a single young, which is suckled for a further 10 weeks (2) (4). The southern three-banded armadillo reaches sexual maturity at around 9 to 12 months old, and has been known to live for over 17 years in captivity (3).
Due to the fact that the southern three-banded armadillo does not dig a burrow, and has the habit of rolling into a ball when threatened, it is easier to hunt than other armadillo species, and faces high-levels of hunting pressure across its range (1) (5). This threat is compounded by the conversion of large amounts of its species' habitat to agricultural land. As a result, the southern three-banded armadillo is undergoing a significant decline and may soon warrant threatened status (1).
The southern three-banded armadillo is found in a number of protected areas, which provide a refuge from the habitat destruction that is occurring within its range. In addition, a captive population of this species is maintained in North America (1).
To learn more about conservation initiatives within the southern three-banded armadillo's habitat visit:
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Authenticated (09/07/2009) by Dr. Mariella Superina, Chair of the IUCN/SSC Anteaters, Sloths and Armadillos Specialist Group.
- Gestation: the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth.
- Gran Chaco: an enormous flat plain in central South America, which is characterised by semi-arid thorn forests, savanna plains and marshes, where temperatures are high and rainfall is low.
- Invertebrates: animals with no backbone.
IUCN Red List (May, 2009)
- Eisenberg, J.F. and Redford, K.H. (1999) Mammals of the Neotropics: The central neotropics: Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil. University of Chicago Press, Chicago.
- Nowak, R.M. (1999) Walker's Mammals of the World. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, Maryland.
- Gardner, A.L. (2007) Mammals of South America, Volume 1: Marsupials, Xenarthrans, Shrews, and Bats. University of Chicago Press, Chicago.
- Bolković, M.L., Caziani, S.M. and Protomastro, J.J. (1995) Food Habits of the Three-Banded Armadillo (Xenarthra: Dasypodidae) in the Dry Chaco, Argentina. Journal of Mammalogy, 76: 1199 - 1204.
- Superina, M. (2009) Pers. comm.
- Sanborn, C.C. (1930) Distribution and habits of the three-banded armadillo (Tolypeutes). Journal of Mammalogy, 11: 61 - 69.


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UPDATE: 12:00 A.M. EST: The app is no longer available in the Google app store.
If you find George Zimmerman's defense team's grotesque framing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin as a violent, weed-smoking teen who caused his own untimely death repulsive, then prepare yourself for the 'Angry Trayvon' app.
Available in the Google play store, and for Apple operating systems and Android devices, the app is described as follows:
Trayvon is angry and nobody can stop him from completing his world tour of revenge on the bad guys who terrorize cities everyday.
Use a variety of weapons to demolish Trayvon's attackers in various cities around the world.
As you complete a level, you will notice more bad guys coming at Trayvon at a faster pace and a deadlier attack.
If you like to attack from far, then purchase the 'dagger' as you will be able to throw it at your enemies for the kill.
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PAMBIANCO CONVENTION ENDS WITH POSITIVE OUTLOOK FOR ITALYThe annual convention organized by Italian specialised fashion consulting company Pambianco, involving some of the top players of the fashion industry, has just ended its 2010 edition. This year's event, with the title 'Fashion: nothing like before anymore', brought together various chiefs of the industry, such as Renzo Rosso (Diesel), Robert Polet (Gucci Group), Diego Della Valle (Tod's), Saverio Moschillo (John Richmond), Stefano Beraldo (Coin Group), Michele Norsa (Salvatore Ferragamo), Enzo Fusco (FGF Industry), Massimo Berloni (Dondup), as well as managers working for designer brands including Versace and Roberto Cavalli.
All speakers agreed on the fact that in the past years (2007 to 2010), the consumer has grown more mature and buys less things following his impulse. Consumers also have become more of an expert in judging quality and products, got familiar using technology tools such as the internet, social networks and blogs. Another conclusion was that 'made in Italy' is a must for companies offering luxury products, while those focused on more affordable products, have to find the partners that better fit their target and aims, though always offering value for money. In general, companies that offered informal/casual looks suffered less than manufacturers of formalwear.
Regarding consumption figures, Asian markets registered a growth of 21% between 2007 and 2009, while USA registered a minus of 18% and Europe a minus of 5%. Despite this, Italy registered a +7% growth in the last eight months of 2010, especially due to a recovery of foreign markets such as the US (back to buying again) and Asia (Hong Kong and China represent about 30%).
According to David Pambianco's research, product categories that reached better results among Italian companies, there were fast fashion brands with a +8.6% growth in turnover, and sportswear companies. Formal apparel companies registered a minus of 18.2%, while sportswear companies only registerd a 1.2% minus.
During the convention, Renzo Rosso commented on his recent 'Be stupid' marketing campaign: "Be stupid is a movement. That's how I often felt like. When I did things others didn't understand, yet I always felt stupid. Now, many appreciate our intuition. You notice it in social networks or when they invite us to teach lessons at universities." He also spoke about the crisis and commented that his company registered a small minus of 3.5% only in 2009 compared to 2008. "Despite the difficulties, I will never cut costs in two indispensable sections: marketing and communication." He also strongly believes in the importance of technology and web communication. "My next idea could be creating a 3-D online store."
Diego Della Valle, owner of Tod's Group, commented: "Being special and specialists is fundamental. For this, one has to focus on his job with more passion than ever. Though always keeping an eye on future growth. Nowadays, entering the Chinese market is easy: labor costs are low as is opening stores there. But one has to consider how that market will change in about five years from now."
Stefano Beraldo, CEO Coin Group, recognizes how the Italian panorama of distribution is fragmented though full of potential when compared to other countries. His group forecasts to close 2010 with a turnover of about €1.65 billion (in 2009 it was almost €1.2 billion). "We can grow more in Italy.We make up 3.7% of Italy's distribution and we are the first group. Consider that H&M makes up 20% in Sweden. We grew in Italy thanks to the young market and believing in UPIM, a chain that before was mostly focused on an older age group. We signed an agreement with a Biella knitwear manufacturer and can offer cashmere tops at €149 thanks to a special agreement. You have to find the right agreements in order not to lose sales quota. You might be losing margins sometimes, but you cannot lose sales."
Other speakers included FGF Industry's Enzo Fusco and Dondup's Massimo Berloni. Both belong to the sportswear market area – one of the most successful product categories for years to come – and have carried out several initiatives that led them to grow in the market and internationally. "We started working with ten showrooms throughout Italy - before there were only two - and signed agreements with a prestigious Japanese partner in order to also further grow internationally. Moreover, in Italy we are cutting about 20-30 stores per season in order to raise the quality of our distribution."
Berloni, expert jeanswear manufacturer, founded his premium jeans line ten years ago and in 2009 signed an agreement to sell 40% to LVMH. "Niches are a great base to start from. We started to look for a luxury segment though a more democratic one. After we reached success in Italy, we started exporting. Though everything must be done gradually. If you only accelerate the whole time, you risk losing everything."
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PERRYVILLE, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri woman's text message to the wrong number has landed her in jail.
The Southeast Missourian reports that 24-year-old Amy Horman of Perryville offered drugs for sale in the text — but inadvertently sent it to a Perry County deputy sheriff.
Deputies searched Horman's home. Sheriff Gary Schaaf says they seized marijuana, along with scales used for processing, packaging and selling marijuana. Horman is charged with felony distribution of a controlled substance and misdemeanor unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.
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Louie Donates Her Honda
Well, one rust bucket, anyway ... the 17-year-old Honda of our Emeritus Associate Producer Louie Cronin, a.k.a., "Cronin the Barbarian."
Having recently taken possession of a very spiffy, little Mazda 3, Louie was looking for an easy way to clear out her driveway. Fire came to mind. But the authorities frown upon such incidents. Not that we'd know anything about that, mind you.
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Fusilli Napolitani al Granchio
Home-made pasta is best, and this delicious crab recipe from Donna Margherita in Clapham is made with their own fusilli napolitani. But if time is short, linguine or spaghetti is fine too.
Serves: 4 People
1kg crab
500 g fusilli napoletani
2-3 tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 tsp chilli
½ a glass white wine
400-500 g cherry tomatoes
First of all heat the olive oil in a saucepan, then add the chopped garlic and chilli. Fry at a low temperature until the garlic is softened. Remove the garlic, then add the crab, cover with a lid and fry for a minute at a high temperature. Next add half a glass of white wine and cook for a minute or two, then add the parsley, basil and the fresh cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters; cut the crab into four pieces, cover and cook for a further four minutes. Then turn the crab meat and cook for three more minutes. Now take out the crab meat and continue to cook the sauce for a minute or so until it begins to thicken.
Meanwhile cook the fusilli for six minutes until it is al dente. When it is cooked add to the sauce, together with the crab meat, add another tablespoon of olive oil and a tablespoon of water, and cook for a further four minutes until the pasta is fully cooked. Garnish with parsley and rocket and serve.


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Shahs of Sunset Season 3 Spoilers: Lilly Ghalichi Celebrates Turning 30!
Turning 30 never looked so fabulous!
Shahs of Sunset star Lilly Ghalichi turned the big 3-0 on April 30, and she's planning to celebrate with a huge shindig that will all be caught on film for Season 3.
The "Persian Barbie" has been tweeting all week about her upcoming party, which will take place on May 4 at good friend Mohamed Hadid's house. We wonder if that means Yolanda Foster might be getting an invite!
From the photos Lilly Ghalichi has posted on her Instagram, her birthday will be fit for a princess. After a meeting with her event planner, she shared a photo of some opulently designed decorations for the elegant soiree. From the blinged out invitations to the grandiose (and monogrammed) birthday cake to the sumptuous-looking dinner menu, Lilly isn't sparing any expense to create an unforgettable bash.
And what great party would be complete without a theme? Lilly may have left her 20s behind, but she's throwing it back to her teenage years by reliving her high school prom.
"It's official!! The nominees for PROM KING at my birthday party are mikeshouhed @rezafarahan and @shayansafe," Lilly wrote on her Instagram, along with a photo of the three handsome devils. "One is taken, one is gay, and one would make me a cougar. May the best hunk win!!!!"
Whoever wins will have to will have Lilly as their queen, whether they like it or not!
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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Ed McMahon, the loyal "Tonight Show" sidekick who bolstered boss Johnny Carson with guffaws and a resounding "H-e-e-e-e-e-ere's Johnny!" for 30 years, has died at a Los Angeles hospital. He was 86.
Publicist Howard Bragman says McMahon died early Tuesday at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center surrounded by his family.
Bragman didn't give a cause of death, saying only that McMahon had a "multitude of health problems the last few months."
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By Grace Troupe. Posted May 30, 2014.
I've been crawling through the beginning phases of my literature review for what seems like months. It is a nebulous task with no definite beginning or end. As I have plugged along, I have learned some lessons and had some shared with me. Hopefully these lessons can help you too!
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American Diabetes Association Research Symposium: Diabetes and the Brain
- 1Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- 2Veterans' Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System and University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
- 3Department of Psychology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Corresponding author: Elizabeth R. Seaquist, seaqu001{at}umn.edu.
From 28–30 October 2011, more than 100 people assembled in Alexandria, Virginia, to participate in an American Diabetes Association–sponsored research symposium entitled "Diabetes and the Brain." The objective of the symposium was to discuss the role of the brain in normal and abnormal metabolism and to consider the impact of diabetes on cerebral structure and function. Symposium participants were particularly interested in understanding how abnormalities in brain metabolism could affect the development of diabetes and obesity and how these diseases could, in turn, affect learning and memory. The growing epidemic of diabetes brought urgency to the meeting because of the ever-increasing number of people placed at risk for the cerebral complications of the disease. In this report, we present meeting highlights in five related areas as follows: 1) metabolism, blood flow, and epigenetics; 2) glucose sensing and hypoglycemia counterregulation; 3) insulin resistance and action in the brain; 4) neurocognition and imaging; and 5) energy homeostasis.
The symposium opened with an outstanding review of cerebral metabolism by Gerald Dienel, PhD, from the University of Arkansas. He emphasized that glucose is the major fuel for the adult brain and that it has multifunctional roles in brain function. Metabolism of glucose via the glycolytic, pentose phosphate shunt, and tricarboxylic acid cycle pathways provides ATP for energy, NADPH for defense against oxidative stress, and carbon for biosynthesis of amino acids and sugars used for synthesis of glycoproteins and glycolipids and for de novo synthesis of tricarboxylic acid cycle-derived neurotransmitters glutamate and γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) (Fig. 1). Glycogen is stored predominately in astrocytes, and the CO2 fixation reaction required for glutamate biosynthesis occurs in astrocytes. Local rates of blood flow and glucose utilization are closely linked to local activities of brain cells, and metabolic rates increase with increased functional activity and decline when cellular …


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Gastro Non Grata talks meat, beer, and rock 'n' roll: Chef Chat, Part 2
Jeff Mitchell and Craig Drehmel like to eat thumb-and-forefinger style.
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Gastro Non Grata, which started out as a series of food/beer/rock talk shows at the Triple Rock, has now grown into the balls-out extravaganza known as Vagabond Vacation--this Sunday at First Avenue. In part 2 of this 3-part series, we learn more about Gastro's founders, Craig Drehmel and Jeff Mitchell, and their meat-filled hopes and dream. (If you missed Part 1, check it out here.)
Where is your favorite place to be out of place?
We're both in agreement that Hmongtown in St. Paul is a wonderland of awesomeness. The papaya salads are made fresh in front of you, the sausage is good, you can buy knock-off fashion, knives, produce, pig uteri, and anything else if you ask the right guy. Make a field trip and prepare to feel very out of place, but embrace it.
What is your favorite dish from a Gastro Non Grata event?
Drehmel: Doug Flicker's pork meatball was an amazing thing of beauty I wish I could eat every day, paired with Left Hand Brewing's barleywine, it went to the next level.
Mitchell: Heather Hartman from Spoonriver did a Vietnamese pork salad we paired with Rush River Golden Axe that was one of the best food combinations we've ever sampled out.
What is your favorite eating utensil?
Drehmel : I'm starting to really enjoy chopsticks. I still have troubles at times, but damn I love Vietnamese noodle salads.
Mitchell :Thumb and forefinger. They're good for anything.
What is the hardest lesson you've learned?
Drehmel : Don't try to control the wave, just ride it out.
Mitchell: If you're not having fun, no one else will.
What show would you pitch to the Food Network?
Drehmel: Animal Testicles Gone Wild
Mitchell: Gastro Non Grata
Weirdest customer request
Drehmel : Vegan options
Mitchell: Vegetarian food
We have one last chat with the Gastro Boys tomorrow. See you then!
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Osterman Gas complaint from Betty and Rick Faitella
My husband and I have been reading your latest comments regarding the propane problems that plague the state. We thought we'd give you a new circumstance to ponder and perhaps share with your readers.
In 2003 we purchased a summer cottage in Niantic. It was heated with propane and the propane was supplied by E. Osterman Gas Service which was home based in Mass and had an office in Waterford, CT.
We informed the company that we were the new owners of the cottage and continued to use them as the supplier of propane. The tank belonged to Osterman and we we not informed that there was any contract or service charge for the use of their tank.
The initial cost of propane was in the range of $1.50 - $1.75 per gallon and we were on an automatic fill program. As time went on the cost of propane kept rising and in late 2007 it has risen to $3.71 per gallon.
My husband became concerned and we started to consider owning our own propane tank so that we could shop price and not be obligated to just one company. We placed calls to other companies and found that we could purchase propane for a cost of $2.29 -$2.59 per gallon.
When Osterman's delivered 52.5 gallons of propane on January 5, 2008 and had charged $3.71 per gallon. My husband called Osterman's and told them that the cost was so much higher than other companies and that we were considering changing companies because we had gotten prices that ranged from $2.29 to $2.59 per gallon.
They told us the best they could do was $3.20 per gallon and informed us that they owned the tank. My husband told them that we knew the tank was theirs and that the price was not acceptable and we would be purchasing a new tank and switching companies.
Because they had just delivered propane on January 5th we told them not to deliver any more propane to the house and that we would call them when the new tank was installed so that they could come and remove their tank. This was done so we could purchase and install the new tank without losing heat as it was the end of January and cold.
I received a bill for the January 5th delivery $195. 25 (and paid the January bill in full on February 11, 2008. Around February 20th or so we went to the cottage to prepare, as we were having friends stay with us at the cottage on an upcoming weekend. Driving by the cottage I thought I noticed that there was no propane tank.
To our utter shock the tank was gone. We received no notice from Osterman that they were taking the tank. Remember we told them that we would call them as soon as we had the new tank in place because they had just delivered propane on January 5th.
Upon entry to the cottage we checked the thermostat which read 32 degrees. If we hadn't gone to the cottage who knows what would have happened. We went to the office only to be told that they could take the tank anytime because it was their tank.
I might add that they had also delivered propane again on February 8th (46 gal @ 3.81 per gal) after confirming with us that they would not deliver propane any longer. I asked when the tank was removed and was told it was removed on or about February 12th --- 4 days after they had filled it.
I questioned them as to how they could take a tank away without notification to the customer or even worse in the middle of the winter heating season without notification. They told me because I had marked my check final payment for the January bill that they thought I was no longer a customer and had the right to take their tank. (I marked the check memo final payment because we had asked for no more deliveries)
Needles to say, we canceled our company for the weekend drove back home to Harwinton got a small propane tank that we had at home and drove back to the cottage and hooked it up so we could have heat. We then purchased a new large (125 gal) tank, contacted another company, had the tank installed and inspected and propane delivered by the following week (for $2.29 per gal).
I called the Dept of Consumer Protection, explained my problem and was told that there so much fine print language listed on either company bills or the companies contract that protects them.
So I looked at the last bill and low and behold there is a sentence that says "When a customer ceases to order propane from Osterman, a tank removal charge may be incurred. Osterman reserves the right to enter upon the premises where its equipment is located at all reasonable hours (and at any time in the event of an emergency) for the purposes of inspection or removal of cylinders and equipment without hindrance by the Customer or Customer's agent(s)."
Well all fine and dandy, but why did they deliver propane on February 8th? I received a bill from Osterman for the delivery of the propane on February 8th and called and finally got them to send me a check to credit the propane that was not used in the tank. Believe me when I say I had to fight to get a refund for the propane that was left in the tank when they took it. .
What if we didn't go to the cottage - perhaps our pipes would have frozen and then what - I'll bet Osterman wouldn't have had any responsibility for our losses.
Lesson learned - have your own tank - don't trust any company to be fair to the customer.


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It is always easy to look back at a project and assess the errors others have made. I agree iterative development mitigates substantial risk and reduces overall cost of development resulting from rework late in the process. I find RUP is the best iterative approach because, like avoiding the pitfalls of Waterfall mentioned in this article, it also avoids the pitfalls of Agile Scrum development including late deliverables and scope reduction due to inefficiencies. At the end of the day, critical projects require good technical PMs and equally competent developers, testers and DBA resources to be proactive and release business relevant products on time, on budget and in scope. Managing relationships and expectations from inception through close out keeps everyone on the same page and increases the chance for a successful outcome. This is part of the PM's job which is often overlooked. The focus in this case needs to be on course corrective action to document issues, prioritize development and efficiently move toward release of a better product. If this is done in a timely manner, this ugly debacle will quickly fade into the sunset.
healthcare.gov development teams did use agile processes. This piece was posted days ago by Michael C. Daconta, the Vice President of Advanced Technology at InCadence Strategic Solutions and the former Metadata Program Manager for the Homeland Security Department.
The quote from the article provides really good insight into some of the healthcare exchange woes related to methodology. "He says this is partly because the tech industry has "adopted more agile methods," which the health care site failed to employ. At Goldman Sachs, he said, projects generally don't last more than six months before being put in front of end users." Mr. Duet's insights are spot on. The IT leadership and delivery lessons to learn from this experience are too numerous to count.
Walter Fyk - Thank you for posting! This is exactly what I have seen from Agile Scrum as well. RUP (a type of Agile methodology for the non-project-nerds out there) enables much better control of schedule, scope and budget than Waterfall or Agile Scrum, and it enables the benefits of iterative development. Ultimately, the focus needs to be forward. Hopefully productive resources are leveraged, unproductive resources rolled off. Someone needs to turn the team into a lean, mean coding machine that translates into substantial forward momentum resulting in a better product quickly. All of this is salvageable. I would like to see the team rescue the situation with a timely new release. Coding/testing is only half of it though. If they aren't leveraging qualified DBA resources to ensure databases are capturing and serving up the data properly and maintaining security of perhaps some of our nation's most sensitive aggregated data, this could be one of the biggest technical failures in history. This has the opportunity to be one of the greatest wins for the administration and the technical team, but they need to get the right people engaged and focused on the right things to make it happen.


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Edwards wins race, Keselowski misses Chase
Saturday, September 7, 2013
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — NASCAR will have a new champion this year as the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship will go on without Brad Keselowski.
The reigning champion failed to make the 12-driver Chase on Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway, where an ill-timed caution contributed to his 17th-place finish.
The race was won by Carl Edwards, who darted past Paul Menard on a restart with three laps remaining. Kurt Busch finished second to make Furniture Row Racing the first single-car organization to make the Chase.
Ryan Newman was third, but it wasn't enough to make the Chase. He had it in hand after passing Edwards for the lead with 10 laps to go. Then Clint Bowyer spun to bring out a caution, most of the field pitted, and Newman came off pit road in fifth for the last restart.
Kasey Kahne and Martin Truex claimed the two wild-card berths.
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Theory joined Vogue, NYC & Company, the City of New York, and the Council of Fashion Designers of America, along with hundreds of New York retailers, to participate in Fashion's Night Out, an unprecedented global initiative to promote retail, restore consumer confidence and celebrate fashion.
On September 10th, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Theory presented an interactive in-store installation of Theory looks styled by more than 30 of the world's most recognized and renowned fashion stylists and editors. Customers had a unique and exclusive opportunity to purchase the most coveted pieces from Theory's fall/winter 2009 collection, styled by the ultimate Fashion Insiders.
A limited edition t-shirt commemorating Fashion's Night Out was available at Theory stores, with 40% of the proceeds being donated to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center.
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I was pretty stoked when I got my Eggbeater Candy pedals last month. I was so stoked that I forgot to check on those fasteners ever so often. Well one of them decided to let loose without my knowledge and I couldn't unclip!
What do they say? Experience is what you get when you manage to live through something stupid?
So where does one get those screws with the hex in them? I couldn't find any at the hardware store.


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We will be holding the opening reception for the "Blame it on the Blues" exhibition on Thursday, January 10, which will be displayed throughout the Barksdale Cotton Gin and the Museum lobby until February 3. The exhibit is a collaboration of several artists' work, including paintings, sculptures and mixed-media pieces, with the Blues as an overall theme. Several of the featured artists will be attending the reception, including Howard Jones, Shelia Malone, Tommy Reaves, Joanne Adams, Rhonda Blasingame, Anne Campbell, Chad Mars, Stephanie Lacey, and Terrell Jones. The reception will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Barksdale Cotton Gin, and it is free and open to the public. Many of the pieces are also for sale and those interested in purchasing one can contact Tammy Golden, Special Events Manager of the Greater Jackson Arts Council, at 601-960-155.
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NL playoff picture: Phils must bury Nats in June
June is a crucial month not just for the Phillies, but also for the Washington Nationals.
The Phils' June schedule features one winning team in 27 games. The Nats, without their two best players, have 16 of their next 19 against teams over .500, including their first trip to Citizens Bank Park. Building a five- or six-game advantage during this period is a must for the Phils.
Just before the 40 percent mark of the season, four of the five teams in the NL East have performed exactly how most expected.
The Braves have a .617 winning percentage, which puts them on a 100-win pace.
The Phillies have hovered around .500 all season, finally eclipsing the mark in Game 61.
The Mets are 10 games under .500 and the Marlins are a laughing-stock and divisional punching bag.
The one team that has performed well below expectations is the Nats, who enter the weekend 29-30 and a game behind the Phillies.
The Nats have dealt with injuries to nearly every important piece, including Bryce Harper, Stephen Strasburg, Ryan Zimmerman, Jayson Werth, Wilson Ramos, Ross Detwiler and Danny Espinosa. Strasburg just hit the DL and Harper has a visit scheduled with Dr. James Andrews about his unimproving knee. All is not well in the nation's capital.
Aside from the injuries, Washington just isn't hitting. The Nats are 29th in runs scored, 28th in batting average and dead last in OBP.
Denard Span started off well but has a .318 on-base percentage out of the leadoff hole. Zimmerman hit half of his six home runs in one game. Washington's second basemen have hit .200, the catchers have batted .234 with very little power and the left fielders are at .235.
Miami's role in the division
A scheduling quirk could come back to bite the Phillies. Each team plays every division foe 19 times, and the Phillies have already seen the Marlins 13 times. The Braves have only played (and won) three games against Miami. Atlanta has 30 games remaining with the Marlins and Mets compared to the Phillies' 19. That will be a key factor in determining the NL East.
Luckily for the Phils, they've only seen the Braves and Nats three times apiece, giving them plenty of time to help decide the division on their own.
Wild-card watch
If you think the Phillies have a better shot at the wild card than the division, consider that only two teams currently separate them from a playoff spot -– San Francisco (31-28) and Colorado (32-29).
At 36-24, the Reds are the third-best team in the NL and a virtual lock for one of two wild-card spots. The rest of the league will be fighting for the second berth.
There just aren't too many contenders outside of the top-five in the NL wild-card race. After the Phils in the standings are the previously mentioned banged-up Nats, the Padres and Dodgers.
Even if you assume L.A. will eventually come around, Colorado's thin pitching staff gives it the look of a team destined to fade. The Rockies are being carried right now by three hitters –- Carlos Gonzalez, Troy Tulowitzki and Michael Cuddyer –- who have had a hard time staying on the field in recent years.
The Phillies should be hoping the Giants start to run away with the NL West because if there's one pretender currently leading a division, it's the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The D-backs are 34-26, but are a mediocre team in nearly every offensive and pitching category. The solid record can best be explained by two volatile factors: They have the best record in the NL in one-run games (14-8) and in extra-inning affairs (7-2).
Those trends simply don't last. The Orioles had insane marks last season –- 29-9 in one-run games and 16-2 in extras –- but are just a game over .500 in each category this season with virtually the same roster.