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Duke University researchers say they have moved a step closer to being able to generate replacement cartilage where it's needed in the body by combining a synthetic scaffolding material with gene delivery methods.
Initiating tissue repair with stem cells usually requires the use of large amounts of growth factors. Experience has demonstrated that this is expensive and can be challenging once the developing material is implanted within a body.
In a new study ("Scaffold-mediated lentiviral transduction for functional tissue engineering of cartilage") in PNAS, the Duke team found a way around this limitation by genetically altering the stem cells to make the necessary growth factors all on their own.
They incorporated viruses used to deliver gene therapy to the stem cells into a synthetic material that serves as a template for tissue growth. The resulting material is like a computer; the scaffold provides the hardware and the virus provides the software that programs the stem cells to produce the desired tissue.
Farshid Guilak, Ph.D., director of orthopedic research at Duke University Medical Center, notes that one challenge he and all biomedical researchers face is getting stem cells to form cartilage within and around the scaffolding, especially after it is implanted into a living being. The traditional approach has been to introduce growth factor proteins, which signal the stem cells to differentiate into cartilage. Once the process is under way, the growing cartilage can be implanted where needed.
"But a major limitation in engineering tissue replacements has been the difficulty in delivering growth factors to the stem cells once they are implanted in the body," explains Dr. Guilak, who is also a professor in Duke's department of biomedical engineering. So they developed a new approach.
"The goal of this study was to generate a self-contained bioactive scaffold capable of mediating stem cell differentiation and formation of a cartilaginous extracellular matrix (ECM) using a lentivirus-based method," write the investigators. "We first showed that poly-L-lysine could immobilize lentivirus to poly(ε-caprolactone) films and facilitate human mesenchymal stem cell (hMSC) transduction. We then demonstrated that scaffold-mediated gene delivery of transforming growth factor β3 (TGF-β3), using a 3D woven poly(ε-caprolactone) scaffold, induced robust cartilaginous ECM formation by hMSCs."
While this study focuses on cartilage regeneration, the Duke researchers believe the technique could be applied to many kinds of tissues, especially orthopedic tissues such as tendons, ligaments, and bones. And because the platform comes ready to use with any stem cell, it presents an important step toward commercialization.
"One of the advantages of our method is getting rid of the growth factor delivery, which is expensive and unstable, and replacing it with scaffolding functionalized with the viral gene carrier," points out Charles Gersbach, Ph.D., an assistant professor of biomedical engineering and an expert in gene therapy. "The virus-laden scaffolding could be mass-produced and just sitting in a clinic ready to go. We hope this gets us one step closer to a translatable product."
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Big Red Weekend is here once more. As students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents, family, and friends (whew!) descend on Denison to reconnect and reminisce, we thought we'd give you a glimpse of what the weekend has in store:
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The 2015 South Bay JACL Scholarship Awards Dinner was held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at the Toyota Automobile Museum in Torrance, California. Four students were awarded the Kiichi Egashira Memorial Scholarship, two students were awarded the Janice Kobata Zoeger Memorial Scholarship and two students were awarded the Gardena Valley JACL Scholarship.
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Liked it alot BUT......
the good points:
in a great area, very residential with nice restaurants and 2 nice parks nearby. you feel very safe walking around. the actual hotel is quite low key from the outside with a small entrance and lobby. Inside it very nicely done, beautiful interior courtyard which houses the restaurant, beautiful pieces of retro furniture. very trendy feel (staff maybe too trendy) The actual room is nice too the terrace (terrace suite) is huge. the staff are really helpful at the door and front desk. made travel arrangements and recommendations which were great. nice shampoo, conditioner etc in the bathroom.
the bad points:
we were quite jet lagged so were trying to sleep around 9pm but it was a complete nightmare as the noise from the restaurant was so loud. even if you went out onto the terrace you couldn't escape as there was a bar on the roof. i had read about the noise in the other reviews and thought they were being picky but they really weren't. I should have know it would be bad we there were ear plugs on the bedside table. I can usually sleep through anything but it was so loud it was unbearable. we had to sleep with the tv on full volume and the air conditioning on and the blanket over our heads. the last 2 nights i made a point of going to bed at 8pm before the noise started.
the other problem with having a bar on the roof was that everyone would throw their cigarette butts over the side and in the morning we'd wake up to about 20 butts on the terrace which is a bit disgusting.
also some of the workmanship in the room is a bit dodgy. for example the terrace doors from the bathroom were hard to close as the locks didn't line up. it was so difficult we had to get front desk to close them for us and then couldn't be bothered to open them again the whole time which was a shame. also the bath tap came off in my hand everytime i ran a bath, the bulb on the light by our bed was smashed and hadn't been replaced.
room service was a bit of a nightmare too i tried to order some salsa to go with our meal and had to speak to 3 different people then after all that it arrived without the salsa. then when we ordered our hot breakfast the next day it arrive cold. also the was only one chair on the balcony so if we ate on the balcony one of us had to sit on the floor. another minor point i'm vegetarian and there wasn't much on the menu that i could order.
overall i would consider staying here again as i really liked the area but the noise is a big issue and i would think twice. its a shame becuase it could be an amazing hotel.
Great / Maybe not for everyone
First, let me say that I would return without much hesitation, and we definitely enjoyed our stay, but there are definitely things to consider and there were some flaws.
First the pros: The building itself and our room (and the room of our travelling companions) were very nice: very stylish, clean, and attractive. The roof-top bar is particularly nice and doubly so in the morning for breakfast with a nice view. Breakfast was also delicious: the pastries were excellent. We also liked the neighborhood. Lots of trees and a relatively short walk to bars and restaurants (3 to 15min walk depending on where you are going. I think it was quite reasonably priced compared to other hotels of similar style in other countries (we had a "terrace suite"). I do wish, however, the room included bottled water as many luxury hotels do when the water is not suitable to drink. One is left to pay about $4.50USD for a minibar bottle or walk several blocks to a small market.
Now for the cons & things to consider before staying here: I agree that the potential for noise is high. My wife and I usually sleep with earplugs, so the noise did not bother us, but without earplugs it would probably bother many people. Our friend's room had a second door between the outside door and the bed area that cut down on noise, but the design and popularity of the hotel club mean you will hear music in your room until 12:30am (at least on the weekend). Second, the hotel is probably 15min walk to a metro stop, and then 6 or 7 stops to the historical center, but generally taxis are quite cheap...maybe $3-4USD for even a medium-long ride. However, it seemed to us that the cars/taxis made available by the hotel might exact a surcharge, so make sure you know what is reasonable. In general, they seemed to be rather inconsistent on the prices they quote. When asked how much to pick us up at the airport, they said $64USD for a Mercedes to pick up the 4 of us. Well, a safe, reliable taxi paid for at the airport only costs $16-$25USD depending on how big the car is (car vs. SUV). Further, when we got a car from the hotel to return to the airport, they asked for about $18 for the hotel car. Granted, it wasn't the Mercedes, but It seems like the price depends on who you ask more than what it is.
Our only other gripe is that they did drop the ball on our wake-up call the final morning. We never got it. Luckily, we awoke on our own.
Despite all of this, we did enjoy our stay on the strength of the style and location. The other issues were irritations to us, but others might find them more than that. With these caveats, I would still recommend to friends.
Stylish, but like staying at a nightclub
Yes, the hotel is beautifully designed and attracts a stylish Mexico City crowd. But be forewarned - the goal of the Condesa is to attract a party atmosphere. Providing comfort for the hotel guests is far down the list.
The Condesa consists of a 4-story hotel, a courtyard restaurant, a bar, and a rooftop terrace. There is one entrance to all these venues. Being a hotel guest, you have no choice but to work your way through these crowds as you come and go. It is like staying at a nightclub.
The main problem with the hotel is the noise in the rooms. All the rooms of the hotel face the interior courtyard restaurant, where the restaurant DJ plays music until the early morning. Each room also has windows that face the street -- these windows provide minimal insulation to the nightclub traffic that goes to 4AM and the regular traffic that begins around 7AM.
The rooms, although they provide a nice modern touch, are quite cramp. Moreover, we expected a queen-size bed, and we got a full-size bed. The front-desk explained that our bed is the size of a 'Mexican' queen-size bed.
What sealed the case for us was our interaction with the management. Because of the noise, we found another hotel to stay (we originally reserved for four nights). The morning after the first night, we called the Condesa Hotel (from the new hotel) and asked if we could cancel the next three nights without penalty. The woman we spoke with said it would be no problem to cancel, and we would only be charged one of the four nights. We confirmed with the manager later that day that we would only be charged one of four nights. We called Expedia to cancel the reservation, and the same manager would only cancel two nights, charging us two nights. The management essentially lied to us. We are disputing the second night with our credit card company.
In conclusion, this locale is quite styish and a great place for dinner or a drink. However, it is a bad choice to stay unless you are a party person and don't care about service or sleep.
Out of the ordinar experience
To stay at this hotel is quite an experience. This concept goes beyond a hotel experience; it's like staying in a friend's house. Staff is super friendly and effective with your needs. Rooms may be a little small but they certainly provide you with all the basics and even many not so necessary but great amenities, like and ipod charged with super cool music for you to just chill in your room, or a cinema at the hotel basement. The terrace is a great place to enjoy at day and night. Food is just excellent. DO NOT MISS the guacamole, it is as good as gets. Try also the sushi bar at night, you will found great Mezcal and a large Sake list.
I recommend it for staying at least 3 nights to enjoy everything with calm since this is the rhythm I sensed here. Plus you have all the great places to visit at the neighborhood which you can easily found in a nicely done map provided by the hotel in your room book with great options to do in the near by area.
Great - I really recommend this boutique hotel in the lovely Condesa area...
We had a really great stay at the Condesa! Located close to the beautiful Parque Espana, the area (Condesa) and this nicely designed hotel feels (and looks) more than Paris than Mexico city.
I really liked the exterior and the interior of the hotel and the rooms, even though our Terrace suite felt a little bit smallish (especially the bathroom). The service is very friendly and efficient, and the food - breakfast, lunch and dinner - was great.
The rooftop sushi and cocktail bar is amazing, though it tends to get quite chilly in the evenings. Unfortunately they don't serve the delicious food daytime - I'd have spent a lot of time just chilling out up there in the sun... However, the ground floor restaurant also serves really good food by friendly staff.
Can't think of anything to complain about, apart maybe from the size of the room and less well planned bathroom. We will definitely come back here!
Surpassed our expectations
We heartily enjoyed 4 days at the Condesa DF in Mexico City in Oct 2005. I really cannot recommend it enough! It was very hip and stylish and in a wonderful and safe location. The shades when drawn kept the light and sound out quite effectively. We hastily made changes in our initial reservations due to Hurricane Wilma and the hotel staff bent over backwards to help us locate and confirmed for us hotels in 4 other cities nearby. Additionaly, suggestions were offered and mapped out for us for restaurants, musuems and other sightseeing activities in Mexico City, too. The restaurant within in the hotel was an absolute unexpected gem. The food was the best we had during our 10 days in Mexico at any price and, if a may offer a suggestion, try their Horchata Martini! All in all a truly wonderful stay!
Great Service, Beautiful Place
I stayed for four days at the Condesa DF. On arrival they had better rooms than the one I had reserved and they upgraded my room at no cost. The place is beautifully designed with gusto, modern but not impersonal. I payed aprox 130 euros per night + tax. The rooms are really comfortable with plenty of light and bathrooms with amazing showers. It is located in a quite street but right in the middle of Condesa (one of the nicest barrios in Mexico DF). Certainly the best top hotel in Mexico city.
Great hotel in a wonderful location
My husband and I stayed at the Condessa for three nights and it far exceeded our expectations. The rooms are small, but very well designed and do not feel claustrophobic. Comfy bed and linens. The location itself is great - we were within walking distance of the Metro and several restaurants in Condessa, around Parqu� M�xico. We walked around late at night and had no problems. The restaurant at the Condessa is not bad either, though gets very noisy at night.
Hip Design Hotel - Quiet Neighborhood
Stayed for a long weekend. Hotel was right out of South Beach. White on white rooms with plasma tv, Ipod, and DVD. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood with lots of restaurants and clubs. However, hotel had nice restaurant and 3 different party atmospheres at night - basement disco, courtyard bar/lounge and roof-top bar/lounge. As a women I felt very safe walking around the 'hood and nearby parks (which have ancient BIG trees). Staff very friendly and helpful. They allow dogs which is a plus as we always try to take our little Yorkie with us - he had a good time with all of the attention from the staff and other guests. I don't speak Spanish but it was not a problem as the staff all spoke English. Only issue was on Saturday night when we returned from clubbing we ordered room service - after waiting over 1 1/2 hours we called to cancel the order. This also resulted in our prior breakfast order being cancelled. No big deal, just the only problem to report. After we called about the breakfast order, it was brought up less than 15 minutes later. No pool but a nice sauna/steam/mini pool with waterfall on the roof deck. Note that even though this is Mexico, temps in summer are mild (60's day, 50's night) to bring a jacket.
Best Hotel in Mexico City
Great architecture, great rooms, clean, great service, fantastic room service, all reasonably priced, great neighborhood! What more can you ask for! We will definitely be back!
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Day 59: RANDOM NAKED PEOPLE
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... we soon made friends with and two girls on holiday from Uruguay who were very polite about our terrible Spanish. He was a funny guy who taught us a lot about Mexican wrestling on the way to the arena, whilst passing round a bottle of tequila which we drank from the bottle! The tequila was actually pretty nice, not the horrible stuff you drink as a British student, and things soon got very lively as he explained the drama of the 'sport' and which Mexican swear words ...
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February 22, 2006, 12:48 PM
I have been waiting since the AWB expired to see if anyone would start making the superb Calico carbines again. Is this gun going to be a footnote in history or are they going to be made again?
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February 22, 2006, 01:31 PM
They are being made again.
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February 22, 2006, 02:23 PM
SWEEEEET. Do they have a website?
February 22, 2006, 11:20 PM
Did they ever stop making them? I had heard they were still being produced for export. Local shop has a batch of them, but asking 3 prices for them.
February 23, 2006, 01:48 AM
I kinda miss the days of the readily available goofy guns that were made just for the heck of it. If anything the AWB has made this sport a heck of a lot more serious than it used to be.
February 23, 2006, 09:22 AM
Didn't calicos have serious feeding issues? Or have they improved the magazines?
February 23, 2006, 12:23 PM
Kinda what I was thinking----superb is a bit of stretch when describing a Calico.
February 24, 2006, 12:01 AM
I have one it has NEVER misfed with any ball ammo. Either with 50 or 100 round mag. The sights seem hokey but work OK for CQB. I had a .22 pistol that I let get away:mad: , but theb 9mm model is actually a well made weapon. I kept mine while getting rid of HK 94 and Thompson 1927, and UZI model B for a big profit right before the Kali 2000 ban. IMHO the pistol caliber semi carbines are heavy toys,so I might as well have the Calico with it's mega mag. I think I made the right choice!:)
February 24, 2006, 03:10 PM
I've never had any jamming issues with my 951 carbine. The only thing that might cause issues is someone that does not wind the mag the correct number of revolutions. I've always wound it per the marking on the mag be it 50 or 100 and no problems.
February 24, 2006, 03:51 PM
Is there anyplace online that sells them?
Big Mike
February 24, 2006, 04:00 PM
Company website: http://www.calicolightweaponsystems.com/
Not sure where they sell them online. KY Imports had them for a while...not sure if they do now...www.kyimports.com. MIK3
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Sweeeeet, Thanks Big Mike, My wallet now hates you because it is going to go on a diet again.:D
July 10, 2008, 09:25 PM
they sell'em again!
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I hesitated to post a thread about this because I feel like these forums have been overrun with "fad" diets and hacks lately--and because it's honestly so bizarre-sounding that I feel a little silly admitting it--but my success on the Shangri-La Diet has been such that I felt I should share. I've had serious body fat setpoint issues since, oh, college, I guess--six years--and after watching my setpoint slowly creep up throughout my 20s with absolutely NOTHING making any difference, I'm finally losing weight steadily. I've lost 13lb and it's still coming off like clockwork. Nothing else in my diet or exercise regimes changed, and I've experienced no strength losses (I've continued to make gains, actually).
I use refined coconut oil, 2tbsp/day. I was using unrefined at first but the flavor was too strong.
Has anyone else done the SLD, and had success? I just felt like I should spread the word, because I know there are some other setpoint-challenged people on these forums, and this has been a big breakthrough for me.
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It's based on the concept that food-reward signals in the brain affect how hungry you are. By consuming flavorless calories in the form of oil, you achieve appetite suppression without actually causing your body to think you're eating less calories, and your body starts to let go of fat, changing your setpoint. There's a much better explanation on Seth Roberts' blog. I haven't read the book, but I hear it's an easy and informative read.
For people who have been able to lose fat through other means, it's probably not that useful, but for anyone who's been stuck at a setpoint or plateau that IF hasn't broken, I'd say it's worth a look. It's worked wonders for me where literally nothing else did.
I find this very interesting and will look into it. I've been primal for over two years and it's never helped me lose weight unfortunately. I've stayed primal because I believe it's the best long term strategy but willing to investigate other ideas as well.
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Looks to be safe, and easy.
I'm actually pretty happy where I'm at, but I would try it if I wasn't.
Intersting idea, most truly primal fats arn't flavourless but yummy, like coconut oil and butter, and I personally wouldn't go down the insulin spiking route of fructose in water, to much evidence to suggest that increased insulin is bad in so many ways.
Still I'd be up for eating a couple of spoons of coconut oil a day if as an N=1, maybe instead of lunch once the flavour of my morning coffee has gone
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Woolaroc Chief Executive Officer Bob Frazier tells Bartlesville radio station KRIG that the robbery happened shortly before closing Sunday night at the Woolaroc gift shop.
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Two New York teams are among the finalists (Long Island, NY) Alliance for Green Heat and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced that seven pellet stoves have been chosen as finalists in the Pellet Stove Design Challenge. This international competition, administered by the Alliance for Green Heat, identifies innovative low emissions and high efficiency..


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Third-quarter notes: Patriots 35, Jets 12
|11.22.12 at 10:52 pm ET
EAST RUTHERFORD — The third quarter is complete here at MetLife Stadium, and the Patriots remain in control, holding a 35-12 edge.
'¢The Jets were unable to do anything with their first possession of the second half. Meanwhile, the Patriots crossed into New York territory on their first drive of the quarter, but Julian Edelman coughed it up on a nasty hit from New York safety LaRon Landry. (The tunrnover sparked more "Te-bow" chants, but Rex Ryan and the Jets did not oblige.) The hit was severe enough for New England to remove Edelman from the game — the team later announced that he had a head injury, and his return was questionable.
'¢Following the Patriots turnover, New York sent more fans for the parking lots when they got all the way down to the New England 1-yard line, but couldn't punch it in midway through the third quarter. The Jets got their first real break of the night after the Patriots took over when running back Stevan Ridley was called for a chop block on a pass play where Brady was dropping back to pass while he was in the end zone, drawing a safety and cutting New England's lead to 35-5.
'¢The Jets got their first touchdown of the night after the Patriots punted to them following the safety. Bilal Powell had a 4-yard touchdown run at the end of a relatively uneventful four-play, 71-yard drive that made the score 35-12 with 4:41 remaining in the third quarter.
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There's big growth ahead in 2012 for tablet commerce.
So much for being an outsider. Through a story earlier this week about who is the tablet shopper, based on a survey commissioned by Zmags, I learned that for the most part I fall into the typical tablet-owner demographic. How unadventurous for me, but how beneficial for retailers with a strong tablet app or e-commerce site optimized for tablets.
One of the tidbits of information uncovered in the survey of 1,500 consumers is that 49% of tablet owners expect to spend more online in 2012 than they did in 2011. To put that into perspective, only 20% said they expect to spend more in stores this year than last year and only 19% expect to spend more using their smartphones.
But the revealing figure for me was the percentage of consumers who expect to purchase less in 2012. 21% of those surveyed expect to purchase less inside a store this year than last year, that's the most when compared with those making purchases on a smartphone, 17%, and on tablets, 10%. A huge swath of consumers—59%—who expect to purchase about the same amount in a store in 2012 as they did in 2011. The numbers are 40% for smartphone purchases and 30% for those using a tablet. Some tallies do not add up to 100% because could select multiple devices.
Let's pause for a moment and consider the implications of increased tablet commerce. With more consumers expected to use a tablet for shopping, many retailers have to ensure their e-commerce sites render well on tablets. And it's apparent that many retailers understand this necessity. The evidence of this can be found in the February issue of Internet Retailer, which takes an in-depth look at web site design and usability.
If 49% of tablet owners expect to make more purchases this year using their tablets, it seems apparent that an e-commerce site's performance on tablets takes on greater importance. It will not outweigh the role of the desktop in e-commerce, but certainly it presents a ripe opportunity for many retailers.
As I analyze my tablet use, especially during this past holiday season, it's clear I have fallen in step with many other tablet owners. I shop or browse using my tablet several times a week. I stay away from e-commerce sites that do not render well on the iPad. And, like so many others, I expect I'll spend more this year while shopping on the iPad than I did in 2011. So much for being different.
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Even Peyton Manning may not be invincible this season.
It's usually at this time of the year that we start talking about the possibility of a team in the AFC South de-throning the Indianapolis Colts. This year should be different. Sure, a different champion would be considered a "de-throning," but it wouldn't necessarily be a shocking development. Here's what Nate Dunlevy, writer of 18to88.com, had to say about the Colts this year:
"The article posed certain problems for me. On one hand, I don't necessarily disagree with Macey's assessment of the 2011 Colts as a whole. I think they are likely a 10 win team saddled with what could be a horrible defense. Obviously, if Manning doesn't play early in the year or is severely limited, that projection will drop."
To keep the quote in context, Dunlevy was talking about Football Outsiders' football almanac, which was critical of the Colts, especially their defense.
With the Colts seemingly vulnerable, is there truly a favorite to win the AFC South? I think not, and here's why.
The Colts could be starting the season without Peyton Manning, although life has taught us to believe he'll be there for week 1. Even if he is there, he's shown before that he's not above being rusty coming off of long breaks, so; we could expect the Colts to have a rough start. Looking at their schedule, I could see them being as bad as 1-3 (losing to the Texans, Steelers, and Buccaneers).
I'll get the Titans out of the way early. Their star running back is still holding out, they have a rookie quarterback that is likely to start, and their defense is still giving up tons of passing yards. That won't get it done, especially in the AFCS.
The Texans are my pick to win the division, if I had to pick. Their defense is switching schemes, but they really can't be any worse than their defense was last season. They have a high powered offense that features a very good quarterback, very good running back, and they may have the best wide receiver in football. If they ever had a year to break through, this one's it.
The Jaguars are the dark horse in what I believe to be a three horse race. They have a defense that should be much improved, and they still have what I consider (and I think he would agree) one of the best running backs in the game. Still, the Jaguars have a lot of questions swirling around the team. They have an unproven offensive line, unproven wide receivers, and a quarterback situation that has as many as 3 potential starters with no one seemingly wanting the job.
I've said before that the AFC South is wide open this year, and as we get closer to the start of the regular season, I see no reason to stop believing that.


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Chat with Bruce Levine, Doug Padilla
Welcome to ESPNChicago.com! Baseball beat reporters Bruce Levine and Doug Padilla stop by Tuesday to chat.
Levine has covered sports in Chicago for over 28 years and hosts "Talkin' Baseball," heard Saturday mornings on ESPN 1000. Padilla covers the White Sox for ESPNChicago.com and ESPN 1000.
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Bruce Levine (1:01 PM)
Now that Ricketts is going to announce his plans for the future it will be time for you to let me know what the Cubs should do to improve the team. I'm listening ...
Greg M (Chicago, IL)
Any thoughts on Hollandsworth's view the Aram's laziness is affecting Castro and Barney's development? To me Aram is having a pretty good year, and if jogging to first from time to time keeps him healthy all year it may be worth it.
Bruce Levine (1:03 PM)
Could not disagree with Todd more. Except for an occasional situation of mental exhaustion, both Castro and Barney have busted their butts all year. I think Todd is confused with some mental fatigue which occurs in young players who are trying to establish themselves over a 162-game schedule. Maybe Ramirez doesn't give you 100 percent all the time but he has not impacted these two players.
Greg M (Chicago, IL)
When September call-ups happen do you expect Quade to play the youngsters, which is the best thing for the team long-term, or play his best players which is the best thing for Quade's employment status?
Bruce Levine (1:04 PM)
That's a great question because nobody seems to know that answer right now. Quade does believe in player development. He's also managing to retain his own job. That can only usually be quantified in wins. Time will tell as to how he will decide playing time for vets and young players.
Greg M (Chicago, IL)
Assuming Big-Z parts ways with the Cubs before next season, that leaves them with Garza and Dempster and a lot of uncertainty in the rotation. Do you see the Cubs signing 2 FA's and hope that Cashner is finally healthy, or will we be treated to another season of Randy Wells, Rodrigo Lopez, and another washed up player to be named later?
Bruce Levine (1:07 PM)
Pitching is the key for the Cubs rebounding next season. The free agent market is not great so Hendry or whoever is in charge will have to make trades. The Cubs have a nice group of catchers to interest other teams. They should look at the same model Kenny Williams used: trade his young prospects for other teams' young prospects (Quentin, Floyd, Danks, etc.).
Greg M (Chicago, Il)
Bruce, are the Cubs sold on Darwin Barney as a long term solution at 2B? While I love his defense, he's a singles hitter with just above average speed (essentially Ryan Theriot 2.0). Are there going to be any good 2B options on the FA market with some power if the Cubs were to trade Barney?
Bruce Levine (1:09 PM)
Cano is not going anywhere. But I don't disagree with your analysis. The Cubs are going to have to get some more offensive pop somewhere in their lineup.
the ox (northwest side of chicago)
bruce how comee quade gets off the hook for leaving zambrano in after five home runs? anybody could see he was done favoerites like dempster would have never been left in thanx.
Bruce Levine (1:10 PM)
I disagree. The bullpen is toast due to the fact that the starters haven't been able to get past five innings. That's one of the reasons they had to promote Scott Maine for two games. Once in awhile you have to take one for the team as a starter and eat some innings. Zambrano just flat out quit on the mound.
Greg M (Chicago, IL)
What are the chances Aramis comes back next year? He's having a solid season and as far as I know there's no one in the Cubs system that projects anywhere near his production. Do they overpay a little for another year of Aram, or cut bait and find a stop gap for 3B for the next year or two?
Bruce Levine (1:11 PM)
The 3B market is pretty bare at this point. One more year of Ramirez wouldn't be the worst thing. He might be one of the few veterans left on the team because I don't expect Zambrano or Soriano to be with the Cubs.
Bryan (Hammond, IN)
Is there anyway the Cubs can release Big Z for the reason of "conduct detrimental to the team," or something to that effect, that would terminate the existing contract? I'm sure if they could have, they would have by now. I'm curious though.
Bruce Levine (1:13 PM)
That is not a simple matter. Although they can show a trumped up case against Zambrano for previous transgressions, players associations lawyers will fight to protect his contract.
Jake Galik (Hammond, IN)
Bruce,Any clues as to what Rickett's direction will be in his upcoming state of the franchise conference?
Bruce Levine (1:14 PM)
I will be writing a piece on that this afternoon for ESPNChicago.com. In the meantime Hendry's future with the team and the Cubs' business focus will probably be broached when Ricketts speaks.
steve (minneapolis)
any chance on moving Soto for some pitching help? wellington castillo seems ready for the bigs and cubs can save $$ on soto contract next year. Giants need catching help with Posey out and have pitching.
Bruce Levine (1:16 PM)
The Giants are just one of many teams that need catchers. It would be a bit of a gamble to trade Soto but they could also trade Castillo with Steve Clevenger moving his way up in the organization.
Goose (Chicago)
Bruce, Logan Morrison seems to have worn out his welcome in Florida. With a need at 1B in the offseason (MiLB position) and a healthy trade history between the Cubs and Marlins, is he somebody they may pursue?
Bruce Levine (1:18 PM)
Morrison is a tremendously gifted player. I don't know if the Cubs have enough to pursue him. But he would look good on either side of town. He's a player the Sox wanted for Ozzie Guillen's services. And besides the Cubs are used to unruly players.
josh (chandler, az)
Brett Jackson is showing signs of figuring it out in AAA after a slow start. But it sounds like he may not get called up. What gives? Wouldn't it be beneficial to see these kids play? (i.e. Colvin, both Jacksons, etc.)
Bruce Levine (1:20 PM)
The 40-man roster is a consideration. They would have to move someone else off to move him on. Ownership might demand Jackson come up since he is the one bright star who appears to be approaching his time. But he also has strike zone discipline problems to solve. But he's tremendously talented.
Larry (Skokie, IL)
Would keeping Quade as a manager be a good move next year considering the state of the team and the fact there might not be any good choices in the offseason
Bruce Levine (1:22 PM)
I don't think you hold on to a manager unless you think he is helping you grow as an organization. Quade does have a good record of player development, but it's hard to say if he is going to manage a team that may have a losing record once again.
dan (texas)
bruce, whats the first thing you would do, to turn around this franchise?
Bruce Levine (1:23 PM)
I would hire Pat Gillick, Bobby Cox or Terry Ryan to oversee the entire baseball department. Hendry could work well with any of those guys and none of them want to be a GM anymore. You couldn't find three better guys to begin with.
Nizzi (Des Moines)
Bruce, will Carlos Pena be the Cubs 1st baseman next year? It seems like he is a great clubhouse guy, and he would come a lot cheaper than Prince or Albert.
Bruce Levine (1:25 PM)
He has performed up to expectations and maybe even surpassed it if you consider he didn't hit a homer until May 3. If you don't get Fielder or Pujols, Pena would be a nice guy to hold on to.
Mike (Chicago)
Why isn't LeHair up yet? I know he's old for a prospect, but Pena is not the future and isn't playing great. Plus the season is over. Give the kid a shot. He's dominating AAA.
Bruce Levine (1:27 PM)
I think he might be brought up. But Pena is still going to get all the playing time. Although LaHair has had great numbers in the minors, no one is predicting him as the next Cubs first baseman.
Jay (Oswego)
Me being a Sox fan, I'm absolutely terrified that Ozzie has a great relationship with Z. Please re-assure he will NOT be in a Sox uniform anytime soon??? Thanks.
Bruce Levine (1:28 PM)
Ozzie or Zambrano? I don't know if the Sox are interested in Zambrano, although they were a couple of years ago. But I'm also not sure they are interested in Ozzie anymore. If that is the case, Ozzie might take Zambrano with him. Remember most of the money owed to Zambrano will end up being paid by the Cubs.
kevin (Warrenville)
Any ideas about Zambrano's lack of velocity? Effort? Injury? His sinker is consistently 87-90 whereas it used to be 91-95 thus leading to more missed bats, ground balls, and a perennial stingy home run pitcher. It seems that he only throws mid 90's when he is trying to hit someone. I would love closure on this!
Bruce Levine (1:30 PM)
It's basically attrition. Cumulative wear and tear over a 14-year pitching career. Although he is listed as age 30, baseball people think he is at least a couple of years older.
Bruce Levine (1:31 PM)
It's always an interesting time around the Cubs whether it's Zambrano going off or the Cubs playing good baseball. Now we'll wait for Ricketts to tell us where this all leads. Talk to you next week.
Doug Padilla (1:32 PM)
Time for some White Sox talk. Here we go.
Dave (The Loop)
Do Kenny and Ozzie have complete job security, even if the season ends badly?
Doug Padilla (1:33 PM)
They have better job security than most people in their jobs. There is the Reinsdorf loyalty that helps them, but there is more. Should Ozzie get the blame for the Rios and Dunn struggles? Should Kenny take the fall when Jerry agreed to those moves? The White Sox win and lose as a family but those family ties are strained more than ever these days.
Albert (Chicago)
What is the reasoning behind putting Stewart in the pen while letting Humber start? It seems Stewart would be the 4th lefty in the pen and Humber seems to be wearing down as of late.
Doug Padilla (1:36 PM)
Ozzie is sticking with a guy that has delivered most of the season so he will stay with Humber. Humber is still getting his ground balls so it isn't like he is completely lost. Stewart will have to fall in line with the pecking order, but he won't be too far away that it can't change. Humber deserves that respect after the season he's delivered.
Ken (Tinley Park)
Doug, how often do we see Dunn forth remainder of the season? Always sitting against lefties, PH role? etc.? Thanks.
Doug Padilla (1:38 PM)
He's been much lower in the order (6th or 7th)over the past week and a half. Lillibridge's production of late should give him a chance to play more. Once September comes, there will be even more options at 1B like perhaps Viciedo.
Kenny (Lake Shore Drive)
Any chance Adam Dunn is sent down to AAA?
Doug Padilla (1:39 PM)
No. None.
Larry (Oswego)
Doug, lets talk waivers. What are you hearing and do you think Kenny will make any moves?
Doug Padilla (1:41 PM)
Not hearing a lot of White Sox chatter on the waiver wire. This might be the team they have to win with.
Frank (Cal City)
It appears Viciedo has been playing some more first base lately. Is there a possibility of him coming up, playing 1st and letting Konerko remain the DH. It seems that this would only happen if Paulie's leg continues to bother him.
Doug Padilla (1:43 PM)
Yeah, he could get time there. But there is a about two weeks until September callups so it doesn't seem like we will see Viciedo until then. Konerko is hurt, but he can still hit as he has shown, so a DL stint for him isn't a good idea. Perhaps Konerko is at Dh all season and Viciedo, Lillibridge and Dunn share time at 1B in September.
Dan (Long Grove)
What are the odds Buerhle is back in a Sox uniform?
Doug Padilla (1:45 PM)
Doesn't look good. The White Sox will be cutting costs this offseason and Sale can be converted into a starter to cover Buehrle's spot. It will be a sad farewell. Right now the odds don't look good, but I believe that was the talk when he ended up signing his last contract. Miracles happen.
Ricky (Chicago)
Everyone is always saying how bad adam dunn has been this year, however peavy has been just as worse... Who do you think the White Sox need to step up more at this point in the year?
Doug Padilla (1:47 PM)
Better check the numbers again Ricky. Peavy has had his rough spots but showed flashes of his prior self even early in his injury comeback. Over the last three starts he's been pretty good. I have no issue with what Peavy has delivered, especially of late, but I guess not everybody shares that sentiment.
Albert (Chicago)
Any chance that Addison Reed is a September call up?
Doug Padilla (1:48 PM)
Gotta get him on the 40-man to do that and I believe there still is some space. He's been doing good things. Seems to improve monthly. Wouldn't be a bad decision.
Chris (Kansas City)
Doug, so with the recent push from the Sox, there won't be any movement in waivers for the rest of the year right? (Basically, Quentin won't be placed on waivers?)
Doug Padilla (1:51 PM)
Chris, pretty much everybody goes on waivers in September. I'd be shocked if Quentin wasn't put through. If he's claimed the White Sox can work out a trade with that team or just pull him back. If nobody claims him he can be traded to anybody. But teams always try it becaus ein the end you can always pull that player back. Philly wanted him badly at the July 31 deadline. Wonder if they're still as interested.
Austin (Winnetka)
I understand that Konerko is still hitting right now and that the sox are still only 3.5 out of first place, but aren't there good reasons to think long term?...as in late september (possibly october) when we will really need him? Is this a type of injury that won't get better or worse if he plays or doesn't play? I'm just worried that he'll eventually go down for the remainder of the season and really hurt this team down the stretch.
Doug Padilla (1:53 PM)
Konerko has been told he can't make his injury any worse. He said at one point he had fears that some of his nerve damage was permanent. He was told nerve damage just takes longer to heal. But day games after night games are probably out from now on. He was in some pretty serious pain after his 3-hit game Sunday.
Erik (The Mart)
People seem to forget that Peavy wasn't expected to be anywhere near 100% until about right now. With the experimental surgery and his work ethic, I think he's done a great job getting back. What are your expectations for him for the remainder of the year and next?
Doug Padilla (2:07 PM)
Great observation Erik. I expect him to keep getting stronger and be a big contributor. I expect even more next season when he is even that much stronger and that much further away from surgery. Maybe not what he used to be but a consistently productive pitcher.
Doug Padilla (2:07 PM)
Sorry for the delay there. System crash. Had to reboot.
Justin (Chicago)
Is Alexei in line for a Gold Glove award this year? He seems to be playing great defense.
Doug Padilla (2:08 PM)
Probably won't win it because of his slow start defensively but in the second half he has been as good as anybody. His day will come.
Justin (Chicago)
If the White Sox can't retain Buehrle for next year, who will become the team's Ace. I think Danks could do it.
Doug Padilla (2:09 PM)
I was telling everybody he could do it this year. Goes to show what I know. They might not have a true ace but a healthy Peavy and an improved Danks will go a long way. And who knows what Sale can do if he gets to finally start.
Jason (Bmore)
Seems like Ozzie has renewed confidence in Sale. Considering how well he's pitched lately, won't it be difficult for them to convert him into a starter?
Doug Padilla (2:10 PM)
It will be tough to take him out of his current role. But if he can deliver six or seven innings at the level he is delivering now, the sky's the limit.
Doug Padilla (2:10 PM)
OK, thanks for the questions. Big series starts tonight vs. Cleveland. As always follow me on Twitter @ESPNChiSox.
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