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CINCINNATI, OH – 21 Apr, 2017 – The Health Collaborative, in partnership with United Way of Greater Cincinnati, has been awarded $4.51 million by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation's (CMMI) Accountable Health Communities (AHC) Model to serve as a community "hub" to address health-related social needs of the Greater Cincinnati community.
On April 6, CMS announced the 32 regions focused on reducing avoidable health care utilization, impacting the cost of health care for our community, and improving health and quality of care for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries by addressing critical drivers of poor health and high health care costs.
These are often factors that fall outside the clinical care environment. Health-related social needs like substance abuse, housing instability, food insecurity, utility needs, interpersonal violence, and transportation, are critical determinants of health and unnecessary health care utilization and costs, but are often difficult for healthcare providers to address without support.
While most healthcare providers currently screen for certain social risks, all recognize the utility of a more robust, standardized protocol that integrates well within the clinical workflow. It's here the unique partnership between the United Way of Greater Cincinnati and The Health Collaborative aims to connect the dots.
As a "bridge organization," The Health Collaborative will serve as a community "hub" and encourage partner alignment to ensure that community services are available and responsive to the needs of patients in our community. This will include partnering with local clinical delivery sites (e.g., physician practices, behavioral health providers, federally qualified health clinics, and hospitals) to conduct systematic screenings for the health-related social needs determined by CMS (housing, utility assistance, food insecurity, interpersonal violence, and transportation) and then make referrals to community services that may be able to address the identified health-related social needs; coordinating and connecting high-risk patients to community service providers through community service navigation; and aligning model partners to optimize community capacity to address health-related social needs.
A key component of this partnership is leveraging United Way of Greater Cincinnati's 211 directory, which includes approximately 2,000 community resources for the four-county region of Hamilton, Clermont, Brown, and Butler along with adjacent counties in Indiana and Kentucky. This directory is available via the 211 telephone line as well as a searchable online database. Categories include: basic needs; consumer services; criminal justice and legal services; education; environment quality; healthcare; income support & employment; individual and family life; mental healthcare and counseling; organizational/community services; support groups; and target populations.
"We have incredible resource providers in Cincinnati with demonstrated strengths in addressing some of the key drivers impacting health in our community. United Way is excited to support this innovative approach to health improvement," said Rob Reifsnyder, President, United Way of Greater Cincinnati.
Craig Brammer, CEO of The Health Collaborative, says the region's Collective Impact on Health initiative, Gen-H, was important in identifying Greater Cincinnati as well-positioned to test the AHC model.
"The unique multi-sector partnerships and collaboration established through Gen-H have laid the organizational foundation for AHC," Brammer said. "The goals and priorities are well-aligned with the AHC model and we look forward to connecting our strong healthcare systems with our community service ecosystem to improving health and healthcare while reducing costs."
The full list of participants in Cincinnati's AHC model include the following:
Health Systems:
UC Health
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
The Christ Hospital Health Network
Community Partners
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
Cincinnati – Hamilton County Community Action Agency
Health Care Access Now
Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio
Talbert House
Cradle Cincinnati
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health
Interact For Health
Federally Qualified Health Centers
Crossroad Health Center
Healthcare Connection – Lincoln Heights
HealthSource of Ohio
Primary Health Solutions
City of Cincinnati – Health Centers
State of Ohio Medicaid
Hamilton County Public Health
Warren County Combined Health District
Molina Healthcare
CMS received applications for the Assistance and Alignment Tracks from a variety of organizations across the country. After a review process, 193 counties in 23 states were chosen to participate in the model. The 32 bridge organizations in the AHC model are diverse —varying in type (e.g., county governments, hospitals, universities, and health departments), size, location, and beneficiary demographics.
The Assistance and Alignment Tracks of the Accountable Health Communities Model will begin on May 1, 2017 with a five-year performance period.
For more information about the Accountable Health Communities Model, please visit: https://innovation.cms.gov/initiatives/ahcm.
About the Health Collaborative:
The Health Collaborative is a non-profit organization that strives to positively impact health status, experience, outcomes, and affordability by fostering a connected system of healthcare and community health through innovation, integration, and informatics in the greater Cincinnati region.
For more information about the Health Collaborative, visit
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Physics studies how our Universe works, from the smallest atomic nucleus to the largest galaxy. Our BSc Physics with Astrophysics degree is aimed at students who have an interest in astronomy and wish to understand the physics behind the pretty pictures. Students undertaking this degree will still obtain a thorough grounding in modern physics, but will also take astrophysics modules that allows them to understand the workings of our Universe.
Physics at Queen's was ranked 3rd in the country for research intensity in United Kingdom's most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) exercise as published by the Times Higher Education.
I enjoyed finding out about how the world works and answers to some of the most fundamental questions.
Lisa Carlin (BSc Physics)
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|Students cover all subjects in stage 1 and stage 2 and may choose from a large range of subject areas in stage 3
|Stage 1
|In their first year students study a core of experimental, theoretical and computational Physics, alongside Applied
Classical Mechanics
Light and Optics
Quantum Theory
Solid State Physics
Thermal Physics
Practical work will be performed in our new state-of-the-art teaching centre laboratories. Here students will encounter the physical phenomena learned about in their lectures, as well as computer programming. Tutorials, based around the lecture courses, give experience in problem-solving and verbal and written communication. Within the course students will receive basic skills training in writing, presentations and personal/career development.
|Stage 2
|At Stage 2, according to degree selection, modules are taken which reveal the excitement of such areas as:
Astrophysics I
Atomic and Nuclear Physics
Quantum Physics
Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
Physics of the Solid State
Advanced Laboratory work develops the skills of planning, carrying out and analysing experiments and simulations, and provides opportunities for deepening understanding of the wide applicability of physics. At Stage 3, a choice of modules is made to develop in-depth understanding of such areas as:
|Stage 3
|Astrophysics II
Advanced Electromagnetism and Optics
Nuclear and Particle Physics
Physics in Medicine
Quantum Mechanics and Relativity
Advanced Solid State Physics
Professional Skills
Project work entails a major experimental or computational investigation of a particular physics problem. This is undertaken using state-of-the-art equipment installed in the School's new Teaching Centre. This includes projects on ultrasound, MRI and X-ray imaging, gamma ray spectroscopy, lasers, atomic force and scanning tunnelling microscopy, nanomaterial fabrication and characterisation, and astronomical observations.
School of Maths and Physics
Jason is a senior lecturer in the School of Mathematics and Physics and also works within the Centre for Plasma Physics (CPP) and the Centre for Advanced and Interdisciplinary Radiation Research. He is an internationally-recognised physicist in the field of atomic charge exchange and molecular dynamics.
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9 hours of lectures
|Medium Group Teaching
|6 (hours maximum)
6 hours of practical classes and computer workshops each week in level 1, increasing to an average of 8 hours of practical work per week in Level 2.
|Personal Study
|16 (hours maximum)
14-16 hours studying and revising in your own time each week, including some guided study using handouts, online activities, homeworks etc.
|Small Group Teaching/Personal Tutorial
|1 (hours maximum)
1 hour of tutorials (or later, project supervision) each week
At Queen's, we aim to deliver a high quality learning environment that embeds intellectual curiosity, innovation and best practice in learning, teaching and student support to enable students to achieve their full academic potential. Examples of the opportunities provided for learning on this degree programme are:
The way in which students are assessed will vary according to the learning objectives of each module. Details of how each module is assessed are shown in the Student Handbook which is provided to all students during their first year, and may be accessed online via the School website. Physics modules are typically assessed by a combination of continuous assessment and a final written unseen examination. Continuous assessment consists of:
As students' progress through their course at Queen's they will receive general and specific feedback about their work from a variety of sources including lecturers, module co-ordinators, personal tutors, advisers of study and peers (other students). University students are expected to engage with reflective practice and to use this approach to improve the quality of their work. Feedback may be provided in a variety of forms including:
Undergraduate Teaching Centre
Throughout their time with us, students will use the new Mathematics and Physics Teaching Centre. Opened in 2016 with almost £2 million of new equipment, students can use the well-equipped twin computer rooms for both self-study and project work. In the physics laboratories, students will be able to investigate everything from the nature of lasers, to the quantum mechanical properties of the electron, to the dynamic hydrogen chromosphere of the Sun.
Entry Requirements
|A level requirements
ABB including Mathematics and Physics
|Irish leaving certificate requirements
H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in Mathematics and Physics
|Access Course
Successful completion of Access Course with a minimum of 80% in each Level 3 module. Must be relevant Access Course with substantial Mathematics and Physics modules (eg Engineering)
|International Baccalaureate Diploma
33 points overall including 6 5 5 at Higher Level including Mathematics and Physics. If not offered at Higher Level/GCSE then Standard Level grade 4 in English would be accepted.
A minimum of a 2:2 Honours Degree, provided any subject requirements are also met.
In addition, to the entrance requirements above, it is essential that you read our guidance below on 'How we choose our students' prior to submitting your UCAS application.
Applications are dealt with centrally by the Admissions and Access Service rather than by the School of Mathematics and Physics. Once your on-line form has been processed by UCAS and forwarded to Queen's, an acknowledgement is normally sent within two weeks of its receipt at the University.
Selection is on the basis of the information provided on your UCAS form. Decisions are made on an ongoing basis and will be notified to you via UCAS.
For entry last year, applicants for programmes in the School of Mathematics and Physics must have had, or been able to achieve, a minimum of five GCSE passes at grade C or better (to include English Language and Mathematics), though this profile may change from year to year depending on the demand for places. The Selector also checks that any specific entry requirements in terms of GCSE and/or A-level subjects can be fulfilled.
Offers are normally made on the basis of three A-levels. Two subjects at A-level plus two at AS would also be considered. The offer for repeat candidates may be one grade higher than for first time applicants. Grades may be held from the previous year.
Applicants offering two A-levels and one BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate (or equivalent qualification) will also be considered. Offers will be made in terms of performance in individual BTEC units rather than the overall BTEC grade(s) awarded. Please note that a maximum of one BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate (or equivalent) will be counted as part of an applicant's portfolio of qualifications. The normal GCSE profile will be expected.
Applicants offering other qualifications will also be considered. The same GCSE (or equivalent) profile is usually expected of those candidates offering other qualifications.
The information provided in the personal statement section and the academic reference together with predicted grades are noted but, in the case of degree courses in the School of Mathematics and Physics, these are not the final deciding factors in whether or not a conditional offer can be made. However, they may be reconsidered in a tie break situation in August.
A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking would not normally be considered as part of a three A-level offer and, although they may be excluded where an applicant is taking four A-level subjects, the grade achieved could be taken into account if necessary in August/September.
Applicants are not normally asked to attend for interview.
If you are made an offer then you may be invited to a Faculty/School Visit Day, which is usually held in the second semester. This will allow you the opportunity to visit the University and to find out more about the degree programme of your choice and the facilities on offer. It also gives you a flavour of the academic and social life at Queen's.
If you cannot find the information you need here, please contact the University Admissions and Access Service (firstname.lastname@example.com), giving full details of your qualifications and educational background.
For information on international qualification equivalents, please check the specific information for your country.
An IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent acceptable qualification, details of which are available at: http://go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs
If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree programme, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be offering Academic English and Pre-sessional courses online only from June to September 2020.
INTO Queen's offers a range of academic and English language programmes to help prepare international students for undergraduate study at Queen's University. You will learn from experienced teachers in a dedicated international study centre on campus, and will have full access to the University's world-class facilities.
These programmes are designed for international students who do not meet the required academic and English language requirements for direct entry.
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Students are encouraged to apply for summer or extended placements with local companies. Employers who specifically seek our Physics students for placements include Seagate and General Electric. Some MSci projects are undertaken in collaboration with outside organisations, including local companies, the NHS, and national and international facilities.
Physics graduates earn 14 per cent more on average than other graduates (HESA 2014). They have a significantly lower unemployment rate on qualification and over a lifetime, only graduates in medicine or law earn more than those with a physics degree (Institute of Physics Careers Survey 2012).
Physics-related jobs are available in research, development, and general production in many high technology and related industries. These include medicine, biotechnology, electronics, optics, aerospace, computation and nuclear technology. Physics graduates are also sought after for many other jobs, such as business consultancy, finance, business, insurance, taxation and accountancy, where their problem-solving skills and numeracy are highly valued. In Northern Ireland alone in 2015, there were almost 59,000 jobs in physics based industries (Institute of Physics Report 2017).
About half of our students go on to further study after graduation. Some physics graduates take up careers in education, while a number are accepted for a PhD programme in Physics, which can enhance employment prospects or provide a path to a research physicist position. Most of the rest of our graduates move rapidly into full-time employment, most in careers that require a degree.
Employment after the Course
As part of the assessment within our modules, students will have to prepare reports, give presentations and work together within small groups. Students will become experienced in using spreadsheet and ord processing software to analyse and communicate their findings. Additionally, basic computer programming is taught to allow computational modelling of physical phenomena, which can then be applied to many non-scientific areas of commerce and industry. The problem-solving and communication skills that are essential to scientific study are also recognised as important attributes for many other careers.
Typical career destinations of graduates include:
• Industrial Physics
• Telecommunications
• Medical Physics
• Research scientist
• Computer technology
• Forensic accountant
• Nuclear Physics
• Biophysics
• Education
• Financial analysis
Students will have partially fulfilled the requirements to obtain the status of Chartered Physicist (CPhys) with the Institute of Physics.
Top performing students are eligible for a number of prizes within the School.
In addition to your degree programme, at Queen's you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills. For example, placements, voluntary work, clubs, societies, sports and lots more. So not only do you graduate with a degree recognised from a world leading university, you'll have practical national and international experience plus a wider exposure to life overall. We call this Degree Plus. It's what makes studying at Queen's University Belfast special.
Entry requirements
Fees and Funding
|Northern Ireland (NI)
|England, Scotland or Wales (GB)
|Other (non-UK) EU *
Tuition fee rates are calculated based on a student's tuition fee status and generally increase annually by inflation. How tuition fees are determined is set out in the Student Finance Framework.
* The tuition fees that EU students starting courses at UK universities following the agreed transition period are required to pay will depend on what is agreed as part of the UK's exit negotiations. Please refer to www.qub.ac.uk/brexit-advice/information-for-students
All Students
Depending on the programme of study, there may be extra costs which are not covered by tuition fees, which students will need to consider when planning their studies.
Students can borrow books and access online learning resources from any Queen's library.
If students wish to purchase recommended texts, rather than borrow them from the University Library, prices per text can range from £30 to £100. A programme may have up to 6 modules per year, each with a recommended text.
Students should also budget between £30 to £75 per year for photocopying, memory sticks and printing charges.
Students undertaking a period of work placement or study abroad, as either a compulsory or optional part of their programme, should be aware that they will have to fund additional travel and living costs.
If a final year includes a major project or dissertation, there may be costs associated with transport, accommodation and/or materials. The amount will depend on the project chosen. There may also be additional costs for printing and binding.
Students may wish to consider purchasing an electronic device; costs will vary depending on the specification of the model chosen.
There are also additional charges for graduation ceremonies, examination resits and library fines.
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All essential software will be provided by the University, for use on University facilities, however for some software, students may choose to buy a version for home use.
There are different tuition fee and student financial support arrangements for students from Northern Ireland, those from England, Scotland and Wales (Great Britain), and those from the rest of the European Union.
Information on funding options and financial assistance for undergraduate students is available at http://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Undergraduate/Fees-and-scholarships/.
Each year, we offer a range of scholarships and prizes for new students. Information on scholarships available.
Information on scholarships for international students, is available at http://www.qub.ac.uk/International/International-students/International-scholarships/.
How to Apply
Application for admission to full-time undergraduate and sandwich courses at the University should normally be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Full information can be obtained from the UCAS website at: www.ucas.com/students.
When to Apply
UCAS will start processing applications for entry in autumn 2020 from 1 September 2019.
Advisory closing date: 15 January 2020 (18:00). This is the 'equal consideration' deadline for this course.
Applications from UK and EU students after this date are, in practice, considered by Queen's for entry to this course throughout the remainder of the application cycle (30 June 2020) subject to the availability of places.
Applications from International (non-UK/EU) students are normally considered by Queen's for entry to this course until 30 June 2020. If you apply for 2020 entry after this deadline, you will automatically be entered into Clearing.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as is consistent with having made a careful and considered choice of institutions and courses.
The Institution code name for Queen's is QBELF and the institution code is Q75.
Further information on applying to study at Queen's is available at: http://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Undergraduate/How-to-apply/
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Queen's University Belfast is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
For more information please read our Equality and Diversity Policy.
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The box office has spoken — no longer will the public fork over their wages for derivative movies like The Wolfman or Gulliver's Travels. But does that mean better movies in 2011? Perhaps.
The New York Times has an interesting round up of this year's best performing films, paired next to the worst. It's pretty easy to see that the public is no longer willing to pay movie theater prices for sub-par flicks. Why is this happening? Is the public's taste just naturally evolving? Yes and no. Says the Times, more and more audience members are relying on social media and the internet to gauge whether or not a movie about angels with guns is worth their $12.00 (more or less). These sites also pick up a hefty load of online marketing — how many "the Social Network is great" status updates did YOU see this year?
Online word of mouth is the new tastemaker, and thankfully the choices have been leaning towards quality films like Inception, and original concepts such as Despicable Me. What does this mean for Hollywood? That it's time for studios to raise their game. No longer can they stay afloat on tried and true properties — instead, studios claim they're spending cash to get quality filmmakers on board with new productions and interesting franchises. Sony's Spider-Man is a perfect example — Marc Webb was merely an indie darling, yet word of mouth helped (500) Days of Summer soar, landing him the director's chair for the Spidey reboot. The NYT also points out that Phil Lord and Chris Miller of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs fame have also been swooped up by Sony to make 21 Jump Street (a film we would all but brush off if it wasn't for Lord and Millers involvement, which is exactly the point!).
"We think the future is about filmmakers with original voices," said Amy Pascal, Sony's co-chairwoman. "Original is good, and good is commercial."
The box office effects are being felt everywhere, even at Disney. In 2009 the mouse house produced some serious stinkers in the box office live action department. But this year they took the risk with Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. And while it wasn't our favorite film of the year, it was certainly paid off at the box office (it's #2 in this years box office growth). And it's not stopping there, Disney has nabbed David Fincher for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Guillermo del Toro to develop a film around the park's Haunted Mansion ride.
"In years past," Sean Bailey, president of production told the NYT, "most live-action films seemed like they had to be either one thing or the other: commercial or quality. The industry had little expectation of a film being both. Our view is the opposite."
Fingers crossed he's right, because if this trend passes on we should start seeing a lot more quality films right around the end of 2011 and 2012. We can hope, anyway.


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Public charities are exempt from taxes, but they are not exempt from the diversion of their assets from their intended charitable purpose, often involving embezzlement or theft.
Now, the IRS is readying a program to address this concern, Lois Lerner, the director of exempt organizations, said in a recent speech at Georgetown University Law School.
In her wide-ranging address, Lerner focused part of her discussion on the "Significant Diversion of Assets" question on the Form 990 informational tax return nonprofits file every year. She said the Review of Operations unit in a preliminary study had examined tax filings and publicly available information on the 285 nonprofits that reported a significant diversion of assets in 2009.
Initial research found the following:
- Analysts identified approximately $170 million in significant diversions.
- Many of the cases involved theft or embezzlement, though in many other cases, the taxpayer did not explain the significant diversion, as Schedule O requires.
- Several cases involved Ponzi schemes.
- Eighty-two cases resulted in civil or criminal charges against the responsible party. These charges were brought by the organizations involved, or by local authorities; they were not IRS charges.
- Forty-seven individuals were jailed or served probation for the diversion of the assets. Again, these dispositions did not arise from IRS actions.
- In nine cases, restitution was paid in full.
- In 11 cases, there was partial restitution.
Lerner said the IRS now plans to conduct an examination program in this area. "While organizations aren't normally selected for exam based on the answer to any particular question on the Form 990, a significant diversion of assets is noteworthy and we need to get a better understanding of these events."
She said the examinations will enable the IRS to identify common indicators of serious cases and of cases where the organization was able to self-correct. This will allow the IRS to advise nonprofits generally on how to avoid such events, and help it refine its risk models to better target its examination resources.
In many cases, an exam will home in on the details of the transaction with the goal of pursuing excess benefit transaction actions against the persons committing them.
"The examination won't necessarily result in tax consequences to the organization itself," Lerner said. "In some cases, the taxpayer simply didn't provide the required explanation on the Schedule O, and we need to get that missing information. And there are some situations where the taxpayer just did not complete a Schedule O at all."
The examinations will also determine what internal controls or good governance practices, if any, were present before the significant diversion and whether, and how, they have been enhanced or modified in response to ensure the charities' assets are protected in the future.


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Little River Labradors are owned and loved by Gregg and Deborah Tonkin, located in the hills of North Eastern Alabama. We are a breeder heavily involved in the show ring. It is our objective to continually improve the breed through selective choices of boys for our girls. No breeding is ever planned without the thoughts of keeping a puppy for ourselves. Our primary goals in breeding is to produce a dog with a calm, friendly, outgoing temperament, free of genetic problems, and using the AKC Labrador Standard as a blueprint. All of our adult Labs are OFA certified with their eyes examined yearly by a Board Certified Ophthalmologist. We are members of several Labrador Clubs, the Greater Atlanta Labrador Retriever Club, the Labrador Retriever Club of the Piedmont, and the Labrador Retriever Club Inc.
While we have had Labrador Retrievers since the mid 1970's, we only obtained our first ""Show Lab"" in 1994. Since then, our breeding program has produced eight Champions, six AKC, one Canadian, and one Mexican Champion including the 2002 Eukanuba Invitational winner, Ch Little River Ophir's Calvin. While we have been successful in the ring, we are the most proud of the multitude of family companions born in our living room carrying the name of ""Little River"". Sometimes our Labs are even known for their retrieving ability. We normally have two to three litters a year. Details of these and our up coming breeding plans are listed on our Puppy Page of this site. All our puppies are sold on Limited AKC Registration and fully guaranteed for health and any genetic defect.


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As a narrative inversion of the show's usual formula, tonight's episode serves as a reminder of Batman: The Brave and the Bold's potential limitations. "Joker: The Vile and the Villainous" is perfectly enjoyable but its bound to be outshown by the last three week's worth of superior narratives.
The episode's opening mini-segment introduces the viewer to the episode's main gag: villains are tonight's heroes and vice versa. Writer Jim Kriegg starts with a Batman-less segment involving Kamandi and the Misfit to establish the alien-ness of the episode's Bizarro structure. We did just see these same character duking it out last week, after all. So when a Bat-shaped silhouette appears from the future, we expect it to be the Caped Crusader. Instead, the time traveler is the Joker and he's not there to help Kamandi but rather to aid the Misfit in gaining control of the nuclear warhead that Tuftin and the other residents of Tiger City ritualistically worship like a god. No one comes to Kamandi's rescue because this time, the bad guy called in the cavalry and is going to benefit from some much-needed teamwork. The usual slow-mo beat-em-up montage sequence that harkens back to the Bif-Bam-Pow fight montage sequences from the Adam West-era Batman tv show now highlight the victory the bad guys' over the good and not the other way around.
I don't blame you if you're already tired of reading about the different ways that Kriegg toys with The Brave and the Bold's recognizable plot structure. The joke is a bit thin to begin with even if it's understandably one that Kriegg mostly pulls off thanks to his and series director Ben Jones's abilities as meat-and-potatoes storytellers. But in a series that constantly emphasizes symmetry as much as The Brave and the Bold does, one has to wonder why Kriegg felt it necessary to open with another Kamandi. It's impossible to miss his joke: he repeats throughout the A-narrative in "Joker: The Vile and the Villainous." By turning the structure of last week's B-narrative inside out, they make a one-note joke even more monotonous, which is especially deadly since the Joker's jokes are, as usual, never really that funny.
While Kriegg most likely only did what many other of the show's writers do more successfully, by letting the episode's pervasive punchline set the episode's piece, he got his priorities mixed priorities. This is similar to the way that season one backed itself into a corner with the cosmic super-villain Equinox, an amoral character that's obsessed with restoring balance in the universe at all costs. By the time you get to "The Fate of Equinox," the character's novelty has already worn out.
But again, the A-narrative in "Joker: The Vile and the Villainous" is mostly decent even if it is conceptually tiresome. Joker conspires to stop the seemingly omnipresent Batman by helping the Weeper, the first super-villain to use a gimmick, come out of retirement and return to prominence as Gotham's most deadly villain. They meet in a bar and reminisce about the big victory that would have but didn't send the Weeper over the top in the annals of villainy. A battle between the Weeper and the Bulleteer ends in defeat but only because the Weeper hesitated at the thought of murdering an entire city of Gothamites (He isn't named the Weeper for nothing).
From there, the Joker tries to get the Weeper, one of the most obscure DC villains (Trivia buffs will not that he was originally a Fawcett character) on the show to date, back into the swing of things. Since tonight's episode is slavishly motivated by Opposite Day logic, the Joker doesn't restore his confidence by presenting him with challenges that are successively harder but rather easier. The Weeper starts by robbing a bank and ends up stealing a lollipop from an infant, a joke that the Joker kills by laughing about how "that was like stealing candy from a baby," right after the Weeper presents him with the purloined lolly in question. This segment was the tipping point for me. I got the joke as another iteration of the episode's Bizarro sensibility. But after this sequence, I just didn't really want to laugh at it anymore.
The one inversion of Brave and the Bold that I consistently got a kick out of in "Joker: The Vile and the Villainous" was Kriegg's depiction of Batman as a vicious crime-fighter. Like the Batman we know, this tyrannical version of the Dark Knight stops at nothing to quell crime and looks like a bully for it. I especially like the scene where he attacks the Joker and the Weeper using missiles launched from the Bat-mobile. He does this after telling the Weeper that he's just too old to be a super-villain and then taunts them both with a typically corny one-liner: "Justice always has a way of evening the odds." And then he fires a couple of bat-missiles at them and buries them in rubble. The inexplicable mean-ness of that scene makes the Weeper's comeback later in the episode—"You're never too old—for evil."—that much more satisfying. If only the establishing details of tonight's main gag were that funny throughout the episode.


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Yanks wait out the rain, top Twins in Bronx
Kuroda earns win after delay, thanks in part to Logan's strong relief
NEW YORK -- Hiroki Kuroda busied himself during a 73-minute rain delay by throwing pitches in the batting cage adjacent to the Yankees' dugout, telling anyone who would listen that he would have no problem heading back to the mound once the heavy showers subsided.
Kuroda said he was twice told by pitching coach Larry Rothschild that his night was complete, but his determination won over the Yankees. He went back out to finish five innings and pick up the victory after the Yankees defeated the Twins, 2-0, at Yankee Stadium.
"He's a machine. I'm glad I'm on his team," closer Mariano Rivera said. "He has been there for us. He has given us a lot of great games."
Kuroda's five scoreless innings willed him to just his second win in his last 10 starts. He picked up a major assist along the way from left-hander Boone Logan, who struck out the side in the seventh inning to squelch a Twins rally that had the potential tying run on base.
"It can't be the easiest conditions to pitch in; the mound is probably not what they're used to, and you have to be careful that you don't slip," manager Joe Girardi said. "They did a really good job. Boone Logan came in and did an outstanding job."
David Robertson pitched a perfect eighth inning and Rivera set down the side in order in the ninth, recording his 30th save of the season and securing the Yanks' first shutout since May 17, vs. the Blue Jays.
Rivera has now reached the 30-saves plateau for the 15th time in his career, surpassing Trevor Hoffman (14) for the most such seasons all-time.
"It doesn't mean anything to me," Rivera said. "I'm glad we won; that's the most important thing. Whatever [other] accolades you get, it's part of the team. You come here to play, come here to win."
Brett Gardner and Robinson Cano accounted for the Yankees' offense with a pair of fifth-inning RBI singles, enduring a soggy and windy night to log New York's third straight win and send the Twins to their sixth consecutive defeat.
Unlike Kuroda, Twins starter Scott Diamond did not return after the delay, his night complete after 3 1/3 innings of scoreless one-hit ball.
Kuroda told the coaches that he had returned after 1 1/2-hour delays both with the Dodgers and in Japan, and though the Yankees had some hesitation considering his age (38), they eventually relented, counting each pitch he tossed in the cage.
"With all the preparation I made for tonight's start, I wanted to come back out there," Kuroda said through an interpreter. "I think I gave Larry a hard time, but the weather seemed to come back. The rain stopped earlier than I thought, so I think that helped me."
Facing Ryan Pressly in the fifth, Gardner provided Kuroda and the Yankees with a lead by slapping a run-scoring single through the left side of the infield to drive home Luis Cruz from second base.
After Ichiro Suzuki advanced Gardner with a groundout, Cano followed by shooting a two-hop single through the moist center of the infield past diving second baseman Brian Dozier, giving the Yanks a two-run lead.
The Yankees might have had more if not for an incredible throw by Aaron Hicks, who nailed Vernon Wells at third base as he attempted to stretch a sixth-inning double into a triple; Hicks' throw arrived at third base on the fly from deep center field.
Preston Claiborne permitted two singles to open the seventh inning, and a wild pitch moved the potential tying run into scoring position against Logan.
The lefty responded by striking out Chris Parmelee and Joe Mauer before narrowly avoiding trouble, as Logan zipped a pitch past both Justin Morneau and catcher Chris Stewart that sailed to the backstop.
But the ball took a fortunate bounce right back to Stewart, pinning Pedro Florimon at third base, even though Stewart's knuckleball toss to the plate had to be retrieved by shortstop Eduardo Nunez behind the mound.
"We got lucky it came straight back," Girardi said.
After halting play to request a new rosin bag, Logan took advantage of the moment by getting Morneau to offer a half-swing at a slider, prompting Morneau to spike his bat and fire his batting helmet in anger at the call.
"I think it was just frustration boiling over from the road trip," Morneau said. "It was just another at-bat leaving runners in scoring position, which is what we've been struggling with as a team. I think all those things came together, and I let it out. I think it was the first time I've ever thrown my helmet on the ground."
It was a pivotal moment; as Stewart said, "That was the ballgame right there."
Stewart further explained that Logan's good command of his fastball helped set up his slider against Minnesota's hitters, which came as no surprise to at least one fellow bullpen member.
"That's the Boone Logan that we know," Rivera said. "Everybody knows he's capable [of doing] that. I've seen him do it. It's really impressive."


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Cedrick Desjardins
Edmunston New Brunswich
Eligible for draft:
Trade with Montreal, 2013
192 lbs.
Prospect Talent Score
Probability of Success
Cedrick Desjardins was a Rimouski Oceanic late round pick that blossomed into one of the most attractive goaltender in leading a team through playoffs. He started his junior career in 2002-03 with Coaticook from the QJAHL before joining Rimouski later that year. They finished last in the league hoping to draft phenomenon Sidney Crosby. He played 23 games, recording one win and 19 losses as a rookie. The following year didn't prove to be a change as Desjardins backed up Guillaume Lavallée for most of the season. The New Brunswick native won only eight of 20 games played.
Things changed in 2003-04 with Desjardins getting the prime duties in net. In route to the second Oceanic Memorial Cup, he registered a 30-7-4 record with two shutouts and a 2.95 save percentage in 44 games, his best junior season in the Q. The London Knights were however too strong for Desjardins and Rimouski, who lost the Memorial Cup game.
Quebec Remparts General Manager Patrick Roy liked what he saw from Desjardins that year and acquired him in the off-season to help a team troubled with goaltending issue. This time, Desjardins was able to prove his doubters wrong winning his first Memorial Cup in a back-to-back trip to the CHL's championship game. He finished the season with a record of 28-10-0 and five shutouts.
Desjardins signed a two-year deal in 2006 with the Hamilton Bulldogs, the Montreal Canadiens' AHL affiliate.
2006-07: Desjardins played most of his hockey with the Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) this season, backstopping the team with a 24-19-1 record with a 2.54 GAA and a .917 save percentage. He also got his first look at the AHL this season, putting up decent numbers in two losses with Hamilton.
2007-08: The net-minder again saw action with Cinci (ECHL) and Hamilton (AHL). He went 16-4-2 with the Cyclones, claiming a 1.92 GAA and a .934 save percentage, while his team took the ECHL Kelly Cup title. Unfortunately, his numbers with the Bulldogs were not as good: 4-4-1 with a 3.04 GAA and .909 save percentage.
2008-09: Desjardins spent the season with the Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL), where he posted a 16-12-0 record with a 2.55 goals against average and a .919 save percentage. His numbers improved over last season.
Talent Analysis
Desjardins is a strong butterfly goalie with quick reflexes. Still raw, he will need to develop his technique in order to start in the AHL. He has sound mentally and knows what it takes to win a tough and important game. He will not impress you but will make the saves nonetheless.
Desjardins looks to play the role of depth goaltender for the foreseeable future. However, he has NHL back-up potential and will be given plenty of opportunities to improve his overall play in the AHL.
Desjardins was dealt to the Tampa Bay Lightning by Montreal in February of 2013.


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The Human Factor: Chapter ThreeWednesday, September 7, 2016
Photograph: Gosta Fries
One-Armed Bandit—by David Page
IN FEBRUARY 1995, IAN MCCAMMON'S FRIEND and climbing partner, Steve Carruthers, went for a backcountry tour with two buddies above Big Cottonwood Canyon. It had dumped two feet the day before and the avalanche danger was rated as high. But the route they decided to take was a popular one leading to relatively safe, low-angle terrain. On the way up, they met another party. Before they continued their separate ways, they discussed the hazards, and the need to be cautious in their route selection. Ten minutes later, Steve's group triggered an avalanche that caught all three of them. Two survived. Steve did not.
"In the aftermath of a less-than-perfect decision," McCammon wrote in a pivotal paper he presented at the International Snow Science Workshop (ISSW) in Penticton, British Columbia, in 2002, prompted by the questions raised by his friend's death, "it's natural to search for a simple explanation." When a plane goes down, we want to know: Was it pilot error? Was it mechanical failure due to negligence? Was it a terrorist attack? Or was it just bad luck, an aircraft caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, randomly coincident with the unpredictable trajectory of a large bird or a lightning strike? In an accident like the one in the Wallowas: Was it the guide's fault? Was it the outfitter's? Did a client not follow directions?
With a background in physics, geoscience, mechanical engineering, and robotics, McCammon has recently become something of a man of mystery in the world of avalanche science. He was off-the-grid on the Salmon River when I passed through Salt Lake City in July, so I ended up hooking up with him later by telephone. Tremper had told me that, as far as he understood, McCammon had been working on something top-secret. McCammon preferred, "to keep it simple," that I not mention his current employer, which he only vaguely alluded to anyway. "I try to bring the mindset of engineering—scientific discipline and problem solving—to decision-making and psychology," he said.
Clearly, his nearly two decades of research on human factors in avalanche accidents has proven deeply relevant to other high-consequence fields, and a solid basis for designing solutions. Still, he says, "the avalanche world is in many ways a unique laboratory." Compared to other fields—"aviation, security management, combat, emergency room decisions," where there are rigorous structures and hierarchies—backcountry skiing does not lend itself to rulemaking. "People who are skiing the backcountry are not doing it because it's a job. You give them a long checklist or a complicated flowchart, they're not gonna do it. I ski to get away from that stuff," he told me. "So designing for that environment is very different than designing for industrial operational environments."
As McCammon quickly discovered, avalanche accidents don't lend themselves to simple explanations. A general first reaction is to blame them on the ignorance or recklessness of the victims. In the case of his friend Carruthers, McCammon knew there must be another explanation. Carruthers knew the terrain well—he'd even skied there the previous week. He had extensive avalanche training and years of experience in the backcountry. And just the week before, on a chairlift, he'd told McCammon how he'd gotten to a point in his life—with a wife and a 4-year-old daughter—where he was done taking big risks. And still, he overlooked clues he should have recognized, and made choices, just as Sunshine and Jake Merrill did years later, that led directly to a fatal accident.
To read the rest of The Human Factor: Chapter 3, visit http://www.powder.com/human-factor/#


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I recently received an email from a client asking how in the world the U.S. would overcome its bulging debt pile. There are three parts to this answer.
First, the annual deficits we run (tax receipts – spending) tend to correlate more with economic activity than policy. Through August, bolstered by an expanding economy, government revenues have increased 13 percent, contributing to a 35 percent reduction in the deficit.
We will likely finish the fiscal year with a deficit of 4.5 percent, still high by historic standards, but much lower than the 10 percent hit during the crisis. Deficit figures are overwhelmingly a function of economic activity.
Second, our gross federal debt (accumulated deficits) today roughly equals $17 trillion. This number has nearly doubled over the last decade. The two ways to extinguish our trailing debts are either to pay them down (unlikely), or inflate them away. At a 4 percent inflation rate, our current debt pile would shrink by half in 15 years or so. Inflation significantly reduces federal debts.
Lastly, according to the CBO, by 2038 federal government spending will approximate 26 percent of U.S. GDP, compared to the long-run average of 20.5 percent. Health care spending will account for more than half of that amount, twice the historic average.
Therefore, the escalating interplay between rising health care expenses and rising interest expenses (due to rising health care expenses) accounts for nearly all future debt accumulation.
More health care subsidies equals more debt, fewer health care subsidies equals less debt. The trajectory of our future national debt depends directly on the trajectory of health care legislation.
With the economy addressing the deficit, and inflation addressing accumulated debt, legislation becomes the wildcard in calculating our long-term solvency. There are only two ways to address the issue; proactively or reactively.
The Affordable Care Act postured toward taking proactive measure. Unfortunately, according to the CBO, the ACA does not reduce long-term health spending.
Using current law, over the next 25 years 35 percent of the increase in government health care spending can be attributed to aging, 40 percent from increasing costs, and 25 percent due to increased subsidies.
Adopting universal health care certainly serves a humanitarian purpose, but it does not serve a fiscal one. This proactive attempt to limit health care debt accumulation actually increased it. Oops.
The reactive path emanates from crisis. Consider the events in Europe. Bond market participants decide one day that risks outweigh security, and demand for debt issuance evaporates.
This leads to a spike in interest rates, economic upheaval, and a dose of very unpopular national entitlement reforms. Fortunately, or unfortunately depending on your perspective, the U.S. receives much greater fiscal latitude due to its sheer size and status as the world's reserve currency.
As a result, the bond market will give us extended time and the benefit of the doubt. This enables legislative buffoonery without immediate consequence, as we are witnessing today.
The fiscal cancer of health care spending is clearly metastasizing, but while the treatment is definitely important, according to the bond market, it's not urgent.
David Waddell, who is regularly featured in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Forbes, as well as on Fox Business News and CNBC, is president and CEO of Memphis-based Waddell & Associates.
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|Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on May 15, 2018
Q: On May 14, the US Embassy in Israel was relocated from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. On that day, tens of thousands of Palestinians held protests and demonstrations in the Gaza Strip, close to the Israeli border. They clashed with the Israeli armed police, which ended in killing over 50 people and injuring more than 2,000 others. What is your comment?
A: China is deeply concerned about the heavy casualties caused by the violent conflict in the Gaza Strip and opposes the violence targeting civilians. We call on the Palestinians and Israelis, especially the Israeli side, to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation of the situation.
The status and ownership of Jerusalem is a highly complex and sensitive issue which is at the core of the Palestinian-Israeli dispute and involves national and religious feelings. China always believes that the issue of the final status of Jerusalem should be resolved through dialogue in accordance with the relevant UN resolutions and by resuming the Palestinian-Israeli peace talks at an early date.
We firmly support the just cause of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights and stand behind efforts based on the two-state solution to establish an independent State of Palestine that enjoys full sovereignty with East Jerusalem as its capital and based on the 1967 border through Palestinian-Israeli talks. China stands ready to join hands with relevant parties of the international community and work for the final proper settlement of the Palestinian issue.
Q: It is reported that a Chinese delegation will participate in the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum which will be held from May 24 to 26 in Russia. Can you confirm it? If so, who will lead the delegation and who are the participating members and enterprises?
A: The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is one of the world-renowned economic forums for discussions on international economic and financial situations. China has been sending high-level delegations to attend this forum annually in recent years. We believe that this forum also plays an important role in promoting China-Russia practical cooperation in the economic, trade and investment sectors. We are now definitely considering sending a high-level delegation to attend this year's forum.
Q: According to reports from the DPRK side, a friendship visiting group of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) arrived in China yesterday. Could you give us more details on the purpose and schedule of their visit? It is also reported that the DPRK traded its denuclearization for China's phased economic aid. What is your position?
A: Regarding your first question, at the invitation of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, a group of the WPK officials commenced a friendship visit to China on May 14, as a concrete step to implement the important consensus reached between General Secretary Xi Jinping and Chairman Kim Jong Un. The visiting group will make some tours to learn about China's achievements in economic development and reform and opening-up and promote an exchange of views between the WPK and the CPC on state governance.
Regarding your second question, we have released the press readout for the Dalian meeting between General Secretary Xi Jinping and Chairman Kim Jong Un which details the perspectives and important consensus of the top leaders of the two parties and two states on China-DPRK relations and the Korean Peninsula situation. May I suggest you read it carefully?
Q: Yesterday, officials from Pakistan and Afghanistan held a meeting in Islamabad and they agreed to actively implement the Afghanistan-Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Solidarity (APAPPS) towards eliminating terrorism and achieving peace and stability. What is China's comment?
A: We have taken note of relevant reports. China highly commends and firmly supports this development. We believe that it will help create an enabling environment for the realization of peace in Afghanistan at an early date and contribute to the joint efforts to uphold peace and development of the two countries as well as the whole region. As a neighbor and friend to both Afghanistan and Pakistan, China is willing to continue with its constructive role in improving the Afghanistan-Pakistan relations and actively advancing China-Afghanistan-Pakistan trilateral cooperation.
Q: A question again on the casualties following the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. When the spokesperson of the US State Department was questioned, they suggested it was the fault of Hamas. What is China's position on this?
A: Just now I have expounded on China's position on the recent violent conflict in the Gaza Strip. This violent conflict has become the deadliest in that area over the past few years, especially in terms of heavy civilian casualties. The Chinese government is gravely concerned about the situation and we are opposed to violent activities targeting civilians. Under the current circumstances, we believe that all relevant parties, the Israeli side in particular, should exercise restraint, prevent the situation from further escalation, and avoid causing greater turmoil or casualties. This is the pressing task at the moment. The current situation, as is well known by the international community, is a fallout of the dispute regarding Jerusalem's status. Just now I have also expounded on China's position on that as well as China's proposition on the final settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian issue.
Q: A recent report by the Harvard University researchers said that China seeks to gain strategic advantage by offering loans to 16 developing countries in the Asia Pacific. What is your response?
A: We usually make no comments on academic reports, and I am not sure whether the opinion you cited is the main idea of this report or very representative of this report. If so, then I have to say it is a highly irresponsible accusation. In other words, this report is written by those who are stuck in their habitual mindset to speculate on the considerations and positions of the Chinese government's foreign aid and cooperation.
When China cooperates with others, including in the economic and financial fields, it follows the principle of shared benefits through consultation and contribution, mutual respect and win-win results. As for how such cooperation translates into concrete results, the governments of our cooperative partners and their peoples are in the best position to say. The third party you mentioned had better stop gauging, based on their own mindset, what other people may think. They are so wrong to believe that South-South cooperation between China and other developing countries harbors ulterior political motives that they are get used to.
Q: GAP has apologized for publishing this incomplete map of China on one of its T-shirts. What is your comment? Has the Chinese government made a complaint to the company? Or is it simply a reaction to what Chinese consumers are saying?
A: I have noted from press reports that GAP Inc. has already issued an apology, saying that it respects China's sovereignty and territorial integrity and that an internal inspection is underway to correct the relevant mistake as soon as possible. The statement also mentioned that GAP Inc. strictly follows Chinese laws and regulations and rigorous reviews will be put in place to avoid similar mistakes.
We have noted what they said in this statement, and we will continue to follow how it acts.


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As the temperature goes up, so does the number of activities you want to do. After all, summer was made for hanging out on the beach, hosting cookouts, and moving your workout out into the sun at the local park. But all of those scorching hot days can do a number on you. If you really want to have a cool summer, you've got to keep yourself cool!
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Mix 4 drops of Summer Blend with 1 tsp of salt in a bowl.
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Received this dress from Picnic. Totally love the simple cut and the subtle shade of emerald shade. I worn it in casual way by adding loose draped cardigan, and it is also suitable for night out by simply wearing the dress alone. Picnic has wide variety of daily dresses, gorgeous blouses, pants, and many more. You can order them online or visit Picnic at Gandaria City 1st floor, Jakarta.
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Day One, Spring Training
"The one constant through all the years…has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past. … It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again. Oh… people will come, Ray. People will most definitely come."
— James Earl Jones, Field of Dreams
Today the Dodgers are launching a team blog which will be called, "Inside the Dodgers." It is our sincere hope that much like the cornfields in Iowa, "if we build it, you will come."
As many of you may know, the White Sox began a blog midway though the 2005 season and look how it turned out for them! The Rangers followed suit and as the Director of Public Relations of the Dodgers, I will be joining several other members of our team in bringing you the ins and outs and ups and downs of Dodger baseball in 2006. Among the contributors will be myself (Josh Rawitch), team historian Mark Langill and Vice President of Player Development and Scouting Roy Smith, who will all be giving our fans a taste of what goes on behind the scenes at the Dodgers.
So on this, the first day of Spring Training, I am posting this entry from my office at Dodgertown, where the first Grapefruit League game takes place in just 15 days. We've already seen most of the pitchers and catchers who are reporting today, as well as several position players like Nomar Garciaparra, Jayson Werth and Willy Aybar.
Check back often, as we'll be updating the blog daily throughout Spring Training and the regular season, and please ask questions and give us your input. While we might not be able to reply to every single comment, we want to keep this blog as interactive as possible.
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Looking forward to your blog and looking forward to "Our Dodgers" winning the NL West this year.
Congrats on the launch, Josh – here's hoping we get a great community going among of those of us bleeding Dodger Blue year-round.
Glad you guys have a place for the fans to talk with official brass of the LAD. Who exactly will be reading this blog from the front office?
Dear Josh,
Thanks to you, Mark and Roy for taking the time to keep us loyal fans updated. A blog is not only a great way to keep us up to date, but also a great way for the fans to connect with each other. I hope you'll be able to post some photos as well!
All the best,
This is great Josh… looking forward to some great insights from the Dodger camp!
I love it! This blog certainly seems like a great way to keep the true blue fans more connected to the ins and outs of the Dodger organization. And I second the other posters who are wishing for some photos from spring training- seeing them really gets us hyped!
Looking forward to a healthy and exciting year from our boys in blue.
Another great quote: It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone.
Unfortunately for you Dodgers fans, the Giants are about to win the season series for the second year in a row, along with the division. With such an injury prone offense (Izturis, Garciaparra, Drew, etc.) and a questionable bullpen (who knows how Gagne will be after surgery?)and a slightly inferior starting rotation to the black and orange, I fully expect the Giants to overcome the Dodgers by the end of the season.
That said, best of luck to you guys this year. Here's to the feud, and may be the best team win (which, unfortunately for you, is the Giants).
This blog makes me extremely happy to be a Dodgers Fan. Here's to Barry not lasting half the season and J.D. and Nomar being healthy for at least 140 games each.
I always thought that Yankee fans were the rudest and ugliest – boy did a Dodgers vs. Giants game prove me wrong! … And Eric's post proves it!
I'm sure there are normal, respectful, human-like Giants fans out there, but at the game I attended they were loud, rude, stupid, obnoxious, disrespectful and drunker than I ever would have imagined possible on Miller Lite. Some of the loudest cheering was elicited whenever a Giants fan was ejected from Dodgers stadium.
Hey, Eric, the Dodgers may be injury-prone, but at least we still have a chance when one of our guys goes down…
…unlike the Giants who disintegrate if Bonds isn't in the lineup. 😉
But best of luck to you guys, too, as the other half of the best rivalry in baseball.*
(*Some people claim it's the Red Sox/Yankees, but that wasn't a rivalry — that was ownership. 😉
a suggestion:
terry collins should be a contributor with a weekly down on the farm report. Or if roy smith wants to do that, he can do that. But a dodger prospect report on this blog should be crucial.
This is a fantastic idea and I hope that all of the fans use it as a great forum and not as a reactionary trough for malcontents. Go Blue!
As I sit here on my Authentic Dodger Stadium Seats, I am so looking forward to the new season. As of now we are undefeated. Good luck to the new Dodgers and let's get behind the new Dodgers and root them into October.
what a great day. been waiting for this day since oct 3rd. looking forward to checking this out. sounds like a great idea. I am so ready to start this season. april 3rd cant get here soon enough
hey, are you guys gonna be talking to any prospects?.. i would love it if they could somehow be involved
Here's the first official post from a Dodger fan in Arizona…
Go Dodgers!
I'm real excited about this site!! Can't wait for the season to begin!! Nothing left in the hoops season after the HORRIFIC exhibition by the Lakers tonight. The Lakers need a GM like Colletti; someone who makes bold, exciting moves to improve the team. It'll be a great '06!!
Giants ****!
Go Dodgers!! I can just about guarantee that Bonds has reinjured that knee… (trust me, i know) Dodgers will dominate! .. Think Blue*
The Dodgers still need another outfielder and maybe a pitcher. Do you think any of these players will be aquired before opening day?
This is Great! I love having another way to stay connected with the Dodgers. Looking forward to a Great year. Is it April yet ?
Thanks! This is wonderful. Can't wait for that first Grapefruit league game. I'll be there on April 3rd to launch a new and successful season! And I'll be here as often as I can.
This will be a great season for our Boys In Blue! Unlike the Halloween costume color wearing team from the Bay, we don't need to rely on an old, washed up, has been on steriods. Oops, sorry, "flaxseed oil". I can't wait to hear those timeless words uttered every spring…."PLAY BALL!" GO DODGERS!!
What a great idea!! I'm sure happy spring training has begun and we can start talking baseball again, the True American Sport. As Vin Scully says "It's time for Dodger baseball"
Hey Josh,
What a great idea to start a blog for all the Dodger fans. I will be telling everyone I know in the San Fernando valley who is a Dodger fan to log in and check this out! Good luck this year and have fun in Florida
As a Dodger fan living in Atlanta longing for Blue Bleeders, this is awesome. I can see them once a year and almost never on t.v. so I would love to hear from the locals. Go Blue….Giants ****!
mcleanbr, try mlb tv for the year. you wont be dissapointed and you can catch all the games all year! here's to a great year!
Dodger Blog – Very cool! What I especially like is that I get to read the articles/blog entries by people I've only read about — Josh Rawitch, Roy Smith…can't wait to see what Ned Colleti has to say.
HI Mark, Congratulation on the new blog. This is something great where the fans can comunicate with the people close to the org. I hope to see you in Vero on the 5th. I will be there


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