Joel Schwartz, Harvard School of Public Health, 2002
Australian Environmental Protection Agency
When I think about it, it amazes me how many things we do in our society involve fire. We sing around the campfire toasting marshmallows. We use bonfires big and small as rites of passage. We build a fire in the fireplace for that romantic evening get together or build a fire in the woodstove to keep warm. We fire up the charcoal grill for the backyard barbeque with our friends. We burn leaves on a cool autumn day just to dispose of them. And some of us even burn garbage in a 50-gallon drum out back. All of these activities have their characteristic smell, which many of us find pleasant. They also produce harmful pollutants that get into the air and into the lungs of those who are exposed to them.
It figures doesn't it? Something that smells good is bad for us. But just how bad is it? I suppose it might depend on your perspective. If you're a healthy adult you probably perceive it as less of a threat than if you're a small child with asthma. Of course if you smoke two packs of cigarettes a day you may not even notice the effects of all of the smoke dumped into the air by your neighbor's woodstove. The point is that it doesn't matter who you are, the smoke from burning wood, leaves, garbage, tires or anything else is not a good thing to take into your lungs. Health problems associated with smoke include but certainly aren't limited to such things as asthma, respiratory tract inflammation, mouth cancer, cancer in pets, meningitis, heart attack, lung disease and many others.
The problem is all of the particulate matter (and associated pollutants) produced by the inefficient burning. In general, particulate matter has been defined as those particles less than 10-microns in diameter (and designated PM10) or in other words smaller than a particle of talcum powder. This definition would include red blood cells, bacteria and wood smoke. Of more recent concern are particles less than 2.5-microns in diameter (i.e. PM2.5) because those particles are more likely to be taken deep into the lungs. Particles from wood smoke average about 1-micron in size. In addition to the particulate carbon found in wood smoke, substances such as dioxins, radioactive cesium and heavy metals have also been found. While there is some disagreement among scientists as to how harmful dioxins are to humans, there is little doubt that exposure to radioactive compounds and heavy metals is harmful.
One argument in favor of burning wood is that it is generally considered to be a renewable resource; burn a tree, plant a tree. If I plant a tree for every tree I burn, net carbon dioxide production should theoretically be zero. Unfortunately that logic is a little faulty and the real picture isn't quite as simple as it sounds. Add to the picture all of the particulate matter that burning wood produces and the overall picture gets even more complicated. So what do we do? It's not an easy question to answer, unless of course we stop burning biomass altogether, which isn't likely.
- Choose a human activity that involves burning of biomass and determine how much pollution from particulate matter is produced in a year. For example if you choose wood burning and know how much wood smoke is produced in an hour's time by one stove, you can then estimate how many stoves there are in the U.S. and how many hours they operate, etc.
- Burning wood for energy is steadily becoming more popular. Compare burning wood for home heating to burning oil or natural gas for the same process. You'll need to take into consideration such things as the cost of each fuel, the efficiency of the furnace and typical amounts of energy per unit of fuel.
- How does burning wood, leaves and garbage affect the global carbon cycle? Do you think there would be a net increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide?
- Burning Issueshttp://burningissues.org/welcome.html
This is a very informative site with lots of useful information. The site deals primarily with wood smoke.
- Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by Diane M. Martyhttp://www.emagazine.com/september-october_2002/0902gl_home.html
This is an interesting article on the effects of wood smoke.
- Australian Environmental Protection Agency - Why Is Wood Smoke A Problem?http://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/woodsmoke/index.htm
This is one page out of many at the New South Wales, Australia, Environmental Protection Agency. They have a good amount of information related to wood smoke and its health effects.
- Biomass Burning: Wood, Leaves, Grass, Forests, Crops and Trashhttp://www.webcom.com/~bi/lukebiomass.html
This article is a reprint of an article, which appeared in a special edition of Burning Issues in November 2002. It is very informative with many references.
- Frequently Asked Questions About Open Burninghttp://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/aw/air/hot/faq.htm
This site, at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, is filled with a lot of useful information. Information on burning trash is located toward the lower third of the page.
- EREC Brief: Air Pollution from Wood-Burning Appliances and Fireplaceshttp://www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/refbriefs/ja3.html
This article discusses the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's woodstove regulations and methods for reducing pollution from wood burning appliances.
- Energy Fact Sheet: Woodhttp://www.iclei.org/EFACTS/WOOD.HTM
Sponsored by the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives, this site discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using wood as a fuel source.
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry - U.S. Department of Health and Human Serviceshttp://www.atsdr.cdc.gov
This is an excellent site for finding information on all of the toxic substances found in smoke from burning biomass.
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Leicester man Leroy Williams jailed for armed NatWest raid
A man has been jailed for 15 years for his part in a botched bank robbery.
Leroy Williams, 35, fled empty-handed from the NatWest branch in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, when staff managed to retreat to a secure room.
A shotgun and a handgun were wielded by the raiders, and the handgun was fired during January's attempted robbery.
Lincoln Crown Court heard one customer told police he feared for his life when he heard one of the raiders saying: "Put one in him."
Williams, of Hallam Crescent East, Leicester, was convicted of attempted robbery, possession of a firearm and an imitation firearm in August and sentenced earlier.
Three other men have already been jailed for their part in the raid.
Williams raided the bank with Richard Christopher, 33, of Trigo Close, Leicester.
Christopher, who pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing, was sentenced to 15 years for robbery, possession of a firearm and possession of an imitation firearm.
'Incompetency and violence'
Sentencing Williams, the judge asked the father of seven: "What sort of role model do you think you are to your children?"
"Not a good one," Williams replied.
Two other accomplices were sentenced at earlier hearings.
Robert Allen, 34, of Hall Farm Crescent, Broughton Astley, received 11 years and six months after admitting robbery, possession of a firearm and possession of an imitation firearm.
Bryn Parker, 31, of The Fairway, Leicester, was sentenced to 11 years and six months after admitting robbery, possession of a firearm and possession of an imitation firearm.
Det Insp Shaun Orton said after Williams was sentenced: "Had these men not been arrested I'm sure this gang would have gone on to offend again, employing a similar level of incompetency and violence."


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November functions even an ext divisional play together the Stars will accomplish up through each adversary at the very least once.
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Search for missing Tina Satchwell in Castlemartyr woods ends
GARDAÍ searching for missing woman Tina Satchwell (45) have ended their operation in a sprawling Cork forest.
A team of 60 personnel have been painstakingly searching Mitchel's Wood outside Castlemartyr in east Cork over the past 12 days without any breakthrough in the hunt for Tina, who vanished without trace from her Youghal home on March 20 2017.
Gardaí staged a major operational review today, where the decision was made to begin winding down the forestry search.
Specialist dog search teams from the UK left the scene several days ago and additional Defence Forces units, which had been scheduled to be deployed, will not now be required.
All search assets remain deployed at Mitchel's Wood but these will gradually be removed over the next 48 hours.
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Law Enforcement takes advantage of the lack of punishment for violating 69.51A.040,and 69.51A.050 because those laws come with no punishment. Those laws are the backbone of the Medical Marijuana initiative and need to come with punishment for being violated or Law Enforcement will continue to violate those laws. Rogue County secessionist routinely violates the Washington State medical marijuana initiative. The sick, old ,poor and less knowledgeable patients have to go to the Gray market or the Black Market to get their medicine. The State needs to provide the service so the gray and black markets do not have to. Medical marijuana patients need to be able to legally get cuttings and seeds for medical marijuana to become self sufficient. Patients should not have to go to Canada, or Amsterdam to get their seeds, and to the Black market for cuttings. Gray Marketeers can not be relied upon to distribute plant cuttings. This legislative session these problems with the Washington State medical marijuana law need to be addressed.

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I am absolutely sure there are people who doubtlessly wish to experience virtual reality. The price of a VR headset, however, often represents a real impediment for them, reason why the gaming giant Nintendo will release its $80 Labo VR Kit that allows you not only to be immersed in a virtual reality medium, but also to literally build your headset from scratch, and on top of that, to save lots of money.
What is Nintedo Labo VR Kit?
Nintendo Labo is an entire line of DIY kits for The Nintendo Switch (a hybrid video game console), while Nintendo Labo VR Kit is the fourth kit of the Nintendo Labo series that is different from any other creation of the company. As you might have already guessed, VR is the unique element here, or more precisely, the pair of the VR goggles.
Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s senior vice president of sales and marketing, said: “This new kit builds on the core tenets of Nintendo Labo — make, play, and discover — to introduce virtual reality in a way that’s fun and approachable for both kids and kids at heart. We wanted to design an experience that encourages both virtual and real-world interactions among players through passing around Toy-Con creations.”.
What is inside it? What does it contain?
- The Nintendo Labo software
- The components for a Labo VR goggles project
- A screen holder and a safety cap
- Six new Toy-Con creations: the Toy-Con VR Goggles, Toy-Con Blaster, Toy-Con Camera, Toy-Con Bird, Toy-Con Wind Pedal and Toy-Con Elephant (used simultaneously with the VR headset they create simple but immersive VR experiences)
How much will it cost and when will it be released?
The VR Kit will cost $80 dollars and is scheduled to be launched on April 12 while the project has already been introduced to some schools.
Shinya Takahashi, Nintedo EPD general manager said regardin this initiative: “We want to get to a demographic that’s not traditionally reached by games at all. I think the case with Nintendo Labo right now is that there are some people who know about it, and quite a lot of potential still for us to explore. ”.
All in all, although the pixel density is not brilliant nor the motion, the Nintendo Labo VR is still a great way of cheaply experiencing VR with the kids and family. So, why not give it a try?
We are all aware of the astounding progress whom technology has been making throughout the last years. It seems that 2019 is also about advancement because there is already the first VR mask that stimulates smell.
Smell in a virtual environment? Are you sure?
Yuup, Feelreal Mask is the device that can generate up to 255 scents delivered through the combination of nine individual aroma capsules, designed by the Ukrainian parfumer and olfactologist, Bogdan Zubchenko. Some of the smells include lavender, coffee and even gunpowder and rubber. Pretty cool, right? There is finally a multi-sensory mask and as its creators say, Feelreal VR is the”world’s First Multi-Sensory VR mask that simulates smells and other tactile sensations to create a one-of-a-kind Virtual Reality experience”.
Feelreal said “Imagine the depth of interaction when users can truly feel themselves on a racing track and actually smell burned rubber. Or being able to grasp the feeling of being on a battlefield complete with the intense gunpowder odor. This is what the multi-sensory virtual reality experience is all about.”.
Feelreal is not just about smell, but about other senses too
The mask has embaded micro-heaters and micro-coolers that will fully immerse people either on a journey to Antarctica or in a warm place like Hawaii. Besides feeling the cold or warm air onto the face, the VR headset has an ultrasonic ionizing system that generates rain to fall on the user′s cheeks and also haptic motors for vibration.
What one should use to have the FeelReal experience?
The mask can be wirelessly connected through Bluetooth or WiFi to numerous headsets like:
- Oculus Rift
- HTC Vive
- Oculus Go
- Samsung Gear VR
Through some magnetic mounts, the mask, which can be white, grey or black, can easily be attached to the VR headset and then removed. Also, four hours of battery life are promised and it weighs only 200 grams.
Although FeelReal is not the only one trying to enrich a VR experience by providing smell, Vaqso VR and Ubisoft also trying to add scent, the mask you have read about is unique for sure thanks to its multi-sensory characteristic. FeelReal is all about providing a more immersive and different virtual reality.
A $5800 VR headset? Isn’t this crazy?
In the summer of 2018, VRgineers, a Prague and Los Angeles-based VR startup, launched its 170º field-of-view (FoV) and 5K resolution headset with a unique and innovative feature called AutoEye.
They practically revolutionized the VR world of headsets; automakers like Wolkswagen, Audi and BMW implemented the XTAL headsets, whom they have been using it for virtual prototyping, design evaluation and other programs. Marek Polcak, CEO and Co-Founder of VRgineers, said “When prototyping a new automobile design, for instance, they’ll be able to see more of the vehicle at once, and come closer than ever to a true-to-life image. We’ve getting ever closer to our goal – which is to make virtual reality indistinguishable from reality itself.”
Therefore, the huge price doesn’t seem that crazy anymore because XTAL targets professional activities like manufacturing, engineering and design.
2019 brings changes to XTAL
Next year, XTAL will be available on the market with all the upgrades done. The new elements with whom the VR headset has been updated transform XTAL in an even more luxurious and professional VR device. Regarding the upcoming version, the company said that XTAL will provide “the clearest, most immersive VR experience to date.”.
”The most immersive”, they say and some of the reasons are…
- 2.5K resolution per eye – 5K total
- Spacious 180-degree diagonal field of view (wider than the 2018 version with 10-degrees
- Non-fresnel lenses (panoramic immersion) : Marek Polcak said “XTAL‘s new non-fresnel lenses will deliver a wider field of view and binocular overlap, a bigger sweet spot, and much less distortion compared to the existing model.“
- Larger eye box – when the headset will be used by more users, this update of the lenses will reduce the need for additional adjustment
- Electroencephalography – sensors that identify, measure and analyze the emotion of the headset’s user
The last new element added is thanks to the partnership between VRgineers and Neurable.VRgineers affirmed ”Neurable’s unique ability to overcome the signal-to-noise issues of traditional non-invasive” brain-computer interfaces “enable them to deliver on the promise of truly useful BCI technology for enterprise and consumer applications.”
XTAL is incredible and ready to bring changes in the VR world. Its latest version will be publically showed next month, at CES 2019, an event held in Nevada, Las Vegas, that will bring together more than 180k people from over 100 countries. Yes, XTAL is worth it if used at a professinal level.
At the end of 2017, HTC Standalone Vive Focus VR was launched only in one country, China. One year later, in November 2018, through a press event held in San Francisco, the company confirmed that HTC Vive Focus can finally be comercialized worlwide. The headset is now present in 37 countries, at the price of $599 in the U.S.
What is so special about HTC Vive Focus?
The headset was initially targeting only the area related to business, given the fact that Vive Focus is part of a portofolio filled with only enterprise-focused VR devices. Surprisingly, it can be used now in any area, from education and culture to health and entrepreneurship, thanks to its launching in the global market.
Still, HTC’s aim was mainly to create a more engaging and productive medium for companies by using HTC Vive Focus and also Vive and Vive Pro. Thereby, HTC’s team built Vive Sync, an enterprise collaboration tool and application meant to provide an easier and more secure way for organizations around the world to communicate efficiently.
Dan O’Brien, HTC Vive General Manager of the Americans, said according to Business Insider, “Executives are understanding they can save time and money. Their designers don’t all have to fly to Germany to meet in one room and talk about design. They can go to VR design room and talk collaboratively there.“.
HTC Vive Focus- technical specs
- Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 processor
- Resolutions of 1,600 × 1,440 pixels from each OLED display lens
- 3K AMOLED Display
- A single 3DOF controller
- 6DOF headset tracking
- IPD adjustment
- World-Scale tracking (inside-out 6-degree-of-freedom), proximity sensor, 9-axis sensors offered by a tracking technology and sensors
- HTC Vive Focus standalone headset’s price is $599, while Vive Focus Advantage’s price starts at $750
- QC3.0 fast charging battery, 3 hours of active use gime
An HTC spokesperson told GameDaily: “We’ve seen great success with the Vive Focus and the Vive Wave Platform in China as consumers have access to Viveport’s curated library of popular apps and games. However, Vive recognizes that the freedom of standalone headsets extends not only to gamers but to enterprise as well. We believe that in North America, Focus is best suited for enterprise use cases for VR. From training to medical to fitness, we know there is ample demand for a premium standalone VR headset.”
HTC Vive Focus represents a step forward in the VR universe that is continually expanding. It boosts people’s interest through its various and utterly surprising ways it can be used in so many areas. Ultimately, HTC Vive Focus is a tool ready to make businesses more efficient by providing an immersive medium of communication and therefore, the news that it is now comercialized worldwide is a pretty awesome thing.
On Wednesday, at Facebook’s annual event Oculus Connect 5 (OC5), held in San Jose, California, Mark Zuckerberg presented the latest stand-alone VR headset that doesn’t need a smartphone nor a connection to a PC, from the Oculus division. Oculus Quest VR will be available on the market in the spring of 2019, for $400.
What does Oculus Quest have to offer?
Besides offering 6DOF (6 degrees of freedom = the ability of moving forward and back, side to side, and up and down in a virtual space), Oculus Quest also offers two touch motion controllers made out a mix of glossy and matte plastic that have analog sticks and physical buttons and triggers.
It also has the great selection of 50 games and some of them are very popular already: Robo Recall, Moss and Vader Immort, which is a “Star Wars” experience that will immerse players in the game’s theatrical story, “You’ll be able to step inside the world of Star Wars in the comfort of your living room and, for the first time, truly feel free.”, adds ILM(Industrial Light & Music) ‘s representatives.
Moreover, Oculus Quest‘s tracking system technology(named Oculus Insight by Facebook) is able to detect corners, edges and other things as walls, ceilings, furniture, windows and even curtains thank to its four ultra-wide-angle sensors. A member of the Oculus team said about this sensor system: “Oculus Insight uses four ultra-wide-angle sensors and advanced computer vision algorithms to track your position in real time.”.
- display resolution of 1600×1440 per eye (provides clear and colorful images)
- the processor is Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
- the 64GB version costs $400
- fully wireless
- support for 360 degree audio
For now, this is the only information related to Oculus Quest’s technic specifications, but we are waiting to receive even more exact details regarding its 3D-performance specs.
Wait a bit… is there a connetion between the Project Santa Cruz and Oculus Quest?
Not only that they are fully connected, but they are also the same. Yesss, you read correctly, Oculus Quest is actually the Project Santa Cruz whom the Facebook team presented it back in 2016 at Facebook’s Connect Developer Conference.
Despite not being given concrete details about Oculus Quest, there is someone to leave this news on a more positive note: “I have always considered Santa Cruz/Quest to be Facebook’s target device and form factor. It gives them the performance and control of the user experience that the Rift cannot because of Windows and PC makers. That’s why I think they are able to squeeze so much performance out of the 835, they have been optimizing for that chip for years. They want this to be what developers target first and foremost.”, said Anshel Sag, analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy.
From 31 August to 5 September, the IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin) show will host exhibitors, entrepreneurs, producers and innovative creators from all around the world who will present their latest tech developments. The audience, thereby, will be able to form an idea about the next generation of emergent technology.
Currently, at the “Europe’s biggest tech show”(name given to the event because of the great number of visitors and exhibitors present there in 2015), Acer is in the spotlight and the reason for it is the revealing of the Windows Mixed Reality headset’s update, Acer OJO 500, at a press conference there.
In what ways is OJO 500 different from other Acer VR headsets?
The statements of Acer senior product manager Eric Ackerson “They were all the same.” and of Andrew Chung, General Manager, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. “The Acer OJO 500 brings several significant new features to this class of Windows Mixed Reality headsets. We’ve improved the user experience with innovative visual and audio technologies and made the headset more comfortable and easier than ever to use.” reveal the uniqueness of OJO 500 and show that this time, the Taiwanese company really succeeded in creating something innovative.
One of the improvements consists in the modular design with parts that can be detachable. Thanks to this feature, users can now easily separate the lens and the head strap, this update contributing to a more hygienic experience. This makes Acer the first company in the world to create a detachable VR headset.
Also, users will have over 2500 games and apps thanks to the fact that the device supports both the Steam VR and Microsoft Store platforms.
What’s inside the headset?
Inside OJO 500, there are two front-hinged 2.89-inch high-resolution liquid crystal displays that offer a wide 100 degree field of view, deliver a 2880 x 1440 resolution and a refresh rate of up to 90Hz. Also, in order to provide maximum clarity, a patented smart phone app to measure IPD distance ( the distance between the centers of each of your pupils) and a built-in interpupillary distance (IPD) wheel are included.
Moreover, unlike Samsung‘s HMD Odyssey headset, users of this headset can hear audio without headphones, because of the OJO 500’s integrated ‘sound pipe’ technlogy
When will the headset start to be shipped?
In November, all the people interested in OJO 500 will be able to buy it at the price of $399 in US and and $499 in Europe, Africa and in the Middle East.
Pico Goblin 2 standalone VR headset is the new VR headset recently released at a press conference. This is the third standalone VR headset created by the Beijing-based company founded in 2015, Pico Intercative. The company has already reached the number of 300 members located in the US, Europe and Asia .
Is Goblin 2 really matching all the great expectations?
Preceded by Pico Goblin and Pico Neo, Pico Goblin 2 comes with little adjustments in order to create more amazing VR experiences. ” Our mission is built around the principle of “user first design” . We design to advance VR technology beyond current barriers in the industry.” is what the company states regarding the principle around which its devices are built.
The headset’s updates consist in:
- a lighter weight: 268g (Pico Goblin has 400 g)
- 5mm audio jack
- two 5-inch TFT displays for a combined resolution of 2880 x 1600 (3K)
- the refresh rate of the displays: 90Hz
- Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform( it assures a smooth experience)
- battery capacity: 3500mAh (around 3 hours of use)
- 4+64GB of memory and 256GB micro-SD card expansion
- field of view: 101°.
Did I mention affordable?
Tmall and JD.com sell the Goblin 2 VR headset at ¥1999( around $293) . The price is really good taking in considerance the larger battery and all its updates.
Other opinions on this device
Pico CEO Henry Zhou said that “Pico has always been committed to providing an ultimate mobile VR experience, and we’ve put a lot of research and R&D investment into G2. Our hope is that with the first-class hardware and software design, and the affordable price range, people can really get excited with the easy and immersive G2 experience.”
Qualcomm‘s XR Business lead, Gabriel Guo, said: “The Qualcomm 835 mobile platform brings an excellent interactive experience to users with extremely fast speed, long battery life and less heat. It also supports advanced game functions, improves graphics rendering speed by 25%, color display by 64 times, achieving higher rendering level with lower power consumption. We are delighted to keep working with Pico as we continue to elevate the mobile VR experience.”
Now, all we can sum up is that Goblin 2 is the new generation of all-in-one VR headsets that brings the VR industry to an advanced level.
Pimax VR announced that the obstacles that stood in the way of the mass production phase of its 8K VR headset have been eliminated last week, which means that we are now supposed to just wait a little bit of time until we can buy it.
What is Pimax VR?
Pimax VR is a technology company from China that in 2016 was the first to commercialize a 4K VR headset. Now, it has refined elements and resolved issues by creating the 8K VR headset, the headset so many people have been waiting for and it is also expected to become one of the most affordable commercial VR headsets on the market.
In what ways is this headset better than others?
Well, first of all, Pimax brings a field of view setting that is adjustable. The company is currently working on a software solution that would enable users to dial it back to 170 degrees.
Also, the partnership between Pimax and VAQSO (a Tokyo-based start-up company) will immerse the public even more in the virtual reality experience provided by the 8K VR headset by bringing a scent emitter module to it.
How does the scent emitter module work?
Several plastic cartridges are mounted just above the nostrils and under the eyes. In order for the scents to be gently blown towards the nose in sync to the game you are playing, it is used a fan.
The available scents include for now ‘fish’, ‘ramen’, ‘burnt’ and ‘grassland’ and they can be changed out according to the videogame the user is playing.
Other information about the Pimax 8K VR headset
- It achieves high-resolution visuals : 3840 x 2160 dual displays
- It provides a 200-degree field of view
- It provides 200 FOV which is far superior than any other headset out there including the HTC Vive Pro
- It targets an 80Hz refresh rate
To sum up, the 8K VR headset from Pimax VR is going to arrive and immerse the public in this half of the year. Pimax founder Robin Wang said “The obstacles that prevent us from mass production have been eliminated last week. Thus the whole project now can move on with full speed towards Kickstarter delivery. The team works 11 hours per day, six days per week to speed up the iterations.”.
The desire of some people with vision and passion to build a VR headset able to immerse the public in a virtual world where you can see as clearly as in the real one influenced the setting up of Varjo Technologies, which is a Finnish technology company founded in 2016.
Can this VR headset really revolutionize reality?
The Varjo headset is thereby a revolutionary device thanks to the bionic display that lets users to visualize virtual objects in human eye resolution and it delivers such an accurate image that no other device on the market could deliver at the moment.
- Context display: 1440 x 1600 @ 90Hz
- Varjo Bionic Display: 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz
- Integrated 100Hz stereo-eye tracking
- SteamVR tracking with controller support
- Upgradeable with Varjo s Mixed Reality Add-on, available in 2019
- It will support SteamVR Tracking 2.0
Varjo headset ’s Mixed Reality
The Mixed Reality add-on to their headset captures real-time video with 2 4K cameras at 90 FPS, meant to provide a seamless and realistic MR experience.
When will it be launched and how much will it cost?
The first Varjo professional headset will be released in late 2018 and being given the fact that it uses a combination of macrodisplays and microdisplays to put high density resolution, its price will be around $10,000 or even under. Also, the Varjo headset will be exclusively targeting professional/enterprise use-cases.
What PC system is recommended?
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-6700 Processor or AMD FX™ 9590, equivalent or better
- Memory: 16 GB RAM DDR4 or more
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1080 or higher
- Video Output: 2x DisplayPort 1.2 ports
- USB: 1 x USB-A 3.0 port 2 x USB-A ports (2.0 or 3.0)
- Unity: Unity Engine v 2017.3.1 or higher
- Unreal Engine: Unreal® Engine 4.19 or higher
- Hard Drive Space: 2 GB or more
To sum up, Varjo CMO Jussi Mäkinen says that Varjo wants to pioneer the productivity use-case of VR, using a mix of hardware and software. One example he gave was using a totally virtual workspace without the need for physical monitors, something that can really only happen once headset resolution is high enough. He said that the software side is expected to be revolutionized by the company in the future.
What is Lenovo Mirage Solo?
Lenovo Mirage Solo is a revolutionary $399 VR headset that was created thanks to the partnership between Lenovo and Google. The good news is that in order to be immersed in the virtual world, you do not need a separate smartphone nor a powerful PC, because Lenovo Mirage Solo has the innards of a modern Android smartphone powering it.
- It has a built-in 5.5-inch screen with a 2560 x 1440 resolution (1280 x 1440 per eye) and a Snapdragon 835 processor
- plasticky white body
- 4GB of RAM
- 64GB of storage
- a microSD slot
- Weight: 1.42 pounds
- A battery size of 4000 mAH
What technology is used?
While wearing the VR headset, you can move your head around in full 3D space thanks to Google’s WorldSense technology, which is an inside-out tracking tech. Two cameras on the front of the hardware are used by The WorldSense system. Now, just put the headset on your head and this technology lets you get off the couch to walk, jump, dodge or otherwise interact with the virtual world you’re seeing.
Google mentioned, after announcing the partnership with Lenovo, that 350 games and 70 that are using the WorldSense 6DoF technology will be available on this VR headset. So, you can already start browsing the games and see if you like the content.
- WorldSense works brilliantly
- Comfortable design
- A fully untethered VR experience offering six degrees of freedom.
- Excellent screen with light-directing Fresnel lenses and a 110-degree field of view.
- Solid construction
- Limited motion controls
- There s only one controller, which means you can not grab objects or interact with avatars in social way like yo can with more sophisticated platforms
- LCD Display, instead of OLED
- Bulki for transport
Lenovo Mirage Solo provides an excellent, imersive and premium experience and it represents one of the first fully-integrated VR headsets to hit the market and by using it, the most demanding games are able to run at optimum speed thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 which is the same chip powering the Galaxy S8 handset.


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Manila FAME this coming October 17 to 19
Coming back for the second time this year, Manila FAME, one one of the longest-running trade shows in Asia, will once again showcase new and innovative products by Filipino manufacturers and designers this coming October 17 to 19, 2019 at the World Trade Center Manila in Pasay.
This October, the event will gather more than 300 exporters and manufacturers of home and lifestyle products. The event will surely show beautiful design-forward pieces from the furniture, fashion, home and decor, and lifestyle sectors.
Manila FAME works closely with local small and medium scale enterprises and artisan communities by collaborating with local designers to create new products to present and export to the nation and the global market.
The organizers have already prepared special settings to feature Filipino artistry such as the Design Commune’s Heritage Reimagined, Artisans Village, Eco-Lifestyle and the Fashion E-Tailer.
The Design Commune’s “Heritage Reimagined” will look back at time-honored traditions of Philippine design and material culture whilst creating new products for the modern lifestyle.
The Artisans Village is a venue for local MSMEs to introduce their crafts to the global market. This will special setting will showcase regional specialty products and it’s surely something to look forward to.
The Fashion E-Tailer segment will be featuring online retailers of rising fashion brands. The young and tech-savvy fashion enthusiasts will be enamored by a collection of this season’s trendiest styles.
Manila FAME will also have a Green Conference that focuses on sustainable solutions for design problems.
Manila FAME is a bi-annual event organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through its export promotion arm, the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM). It is also made possible thanks to the support of Antique Congresswoman Loren Legarda.
“Though not familiar to many, Manila FAME is already one of the best-kept secret sourcing hubs of big global names in the industry. With its decades of experience, Manila FAME has witnessed many locally-manufactured products to be featured and sold in major boutiques and retail outlets all around the globe,” said Pauline Suaco-Juan, Executive Director of the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM).
As a melting pot of Filipino creativity, Manila FAME is the Philippines’ premier sourcing destination for high-quality artisanal products. It serves as a cultivating ground and springboard for innovative, top-of-the-line Philippine products and designers to break through key international markets. Visit www.manilafame.com for more information.


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#Roommates, let’s continue to keep the victims of the #Missouri duck boat crash in our prayers. A new lawsuit alleges the owners and operators of the tourist boat that sank earlier this month put profits over the safety of the riders when they decided to put the #RidetheDucks boat on a lake despite design problems and warnings of severe weather, ABC News reports.
The lawsuit is seeking $100 million in damages on behalf of two of the nine members of Tia Coleman’s family who lost their lives when the boat sank July 19th at #TableRockLake near #Branson. Her tragic story of losing her husband, three children and other family members touched many, especially after she revealed the captain told them they did not need life jackets.
A second family affected by the tragedy is also filing a lawsuit seeking more than $125,000 in damages. In addition to the lawsuits, Missouri Attorney General #JoshHawley’s office says it has opened a criminal investigation.
We’ll keep you updated on the latest, #Roomies.


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The dog days of summer are fast approaching in the 2008 Major League Baseball season.
With only 60 games left on the docket, around half of the majors' 30 teams are in striking distance in their respective division. Granted, this total includes nearly every club from the National League West, where the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers are tied for the division lead despite sub-.500 records.
So, which teams are legitimate contenders? Here are my contender and pretender picks in the American League.
American League East:
In 2008, the division has three contenders, all of which would be running away with the thing if placed in the NL East.
Boston Red Sox: Contenders—
The Red Sox had a tough weekend, watching their division lead disappear after struggling to do anything offensively against the Los Angeles Angels. To make matters worse, the "Manny Being Manny" antics have taken on a whole new meaning.
Regardless, Boston is still the favorite to take the division crown. Even without the presence of David Ortiz, the Red Sox have scored runs in bunches, having posted the third-highest runs total (503) in the majors through July 21. The club also ranks second in batting average (.280), on-base percentage (.355), slugging percentage (.448) and OPS (.804), trailing only the Texas Rangers by small margins in nearly every category.
When Ortiz returns and if Jason Varitek, sitting below replacement-level right now, can regain anywhere near his normal level of production, look out.
J.D. Drew, who was named the Most Valuable Player at the All-Star game in New York, has been invaluable since Ortiz went on the disabled list. Drew has posted a slash stats line of .294/.406/.557 with 17 homers and 55 RBIs while sitting among AL leaders with a .963 OPS.
However, there is some concern about Ramirez, who allegedly struck out on purpose in an at-bat against Mariano Rivera in New York a few weeks back. This was reportedly a reaction to the six-figure fine that he received for pushing a longtime club employee after his unusual, last-minute request for tickets. Henry's patience is wearing thin with the slugger for accusing the organization of being dishonest in contract negotiations as well.
All things considered, it might be in the organization's best interest to wash its hands of Ramirez after the season, as he enters the decline stages of his career. With stricter testing policies for performance-enhancing drugs, players are not aging as well as they did back at the turn of the century. This makes it unlikely that he will sustain his consistent .950-OPS level of production as he inches closer to age 40.
Boston needs Ramirez now, though. So the chance that he becomes a distraction while losing his focus as a hitter is a real cause for concern. Off-field-issues aside, he has been productive yet again through this month, hitting .297/.397/.531 with 19 home runs and 62 RBIs to help pick up the slack while the lineup was without Ortiz.
Boston is also one of the strongest teams in the league when it comes to run prevention, with a strong starting rotation and the sixth-highest defensive efficiency rating in the majors. Clearly, then, it is not a surprise that the club has the largest run differential, +77, in the American League.
There are some concerns with in the bullpen, as the link to closer Jonathan Papelbon has not had its ups and downs. But with such a deep pitching staff—Daisuke Matsuzaka, 10-1 with a 2.65 ERA and 77-to-16 K/W ratio leads the way, though he has not been efficient enough with his pitches—and potent offense, the Red Sox are not only contenders, they are in position to make a deep run in October.
New York Yankees: Contenders—
It is never a wise move to bet against the Yankees.
New York has won seven of its last 10 games to move within five games of first-place Tampa Bay. Considering where the Yankees were in May—as they were in '07 as well—this is no small feat.
Hughes, who is still projected to turn into a potential front-end starter, turned in six relatively ineffective starts before going on the disabled list with a strained oblique and cracked rib.
Kennedy's struggles, on the other hand, have prompted questions about whether or not he was as promising as the organization let on. Drafted out of the University of Southern California in '06, he has posted excellent statistics in his professional career, but his fringe stuff leaves little room for error when his command is off.
To make matters worse, ace Chien Ming-Wang is out until September after injuring himself running the bases in Interleague Play. Wang, the majors' winnignest pitcher the previous two seasons, has used his heavy sinker to induce ground ball outs at the top of the New York staff. The loss of the right-hander, who was 8-2 with a 4.07 ERA before hitting the DL, created a hole, which prompted New York to offer a contract to Sidney Ponson.
Luckily, Mike Mussina has been a pleasant surprise, going 12-6 with a 3.49 ERA in his first 20 starts. Mussina was perhaps snubbed from the All-Star game, but will he be able to maintain his performance or will he regress back to the mean?
Joba Chamberlain has provided a boost as well, moving from the eighth-inning role to return to his original status as a starter. As excellent of a setup-man as Chamberlain was, he adds more value in his new role, especially considering the alternatives. He will help hold down the fort until Wang returns should Mussina and Ponson falter.
Then there is Mariano Rivera, who is enjoying one of the finest seasons of his career. Rivera has yet to blow a save in 24 chances, posting 1.22 ERA, K/9 of 10.76 and 0.68 WHIP. When the Yankees have a lead entering the ninth inning, the game is essentially over.
New York pitchers, though, have not exactly received a boost from their defense behind them. In fact, the Yankees rank 24th in the majors in defensive efficiency, as the arms have made more of an impact in the run prevention equation in the Bronx.
Offensively, the Yankees—despite a lack of production from Robinson Cano and replacement-level center fielder Melky Cabrera—have plenty of firepower. The early-season struggles were more of a result than injuries to players like Alex Rodriguez than anything else.
When healthy, Rodriguez has been a force, hitting 20 homers with a .975 OPS despite a plethora of off-the-field distractions. Jason Giambi helped carry the lineup when A-Rod and a few of his teammates were on the shelf. Giambi, in fact, nearly missed making the All-Star game, recovering from a poor first month to solidify the middle of the New York batting order.
Although Cano needs to improve his approach, the sweet-swinging second baseman always turns it on in the second half. Look for him to pick it up—his .676 OPS is among the lowest marks at his position in the league—down the stretch.
Derek Jeter is a polarizing player, as many analysts think that his defense at shortstop is a major crutch to his team. Jeter has not been himself at the plate, either, so far, frequently grounding into rally-killing double plays. Also, his .282/.347/.392 line is not up to par by Jeter standards, but it would not be a surprise to see him improve the rest of the way as well.
If the double-play duo can get it going, coinciding with a return of Johnny Damon and a potential deal for another impact bat—Richie Sexson, though he may help against lefties, is not going to cut it—at the deadline, the Yankees' postseason run may not be in jeopardy after all, most likely via the Wild Card.
Tampa Bay Rays: Contenders—
The Tampa Bay Rays' success has been one of the surprise stories in Major League Baseball. Tampa Bay, which has never won more than 70 games in a single season, is currently leading the division, at 57-40.
Regardless of their pre-break slide, the Rays are still a legitimate contender, backed by their excellent defense.
While the club has made its fair share of errors in the month of July, it still ranks second in the majors in defensive efficiency rating—the rate at which balls put into play are converted into outs. One of the most underrated aspects of its turnaround, Tampa Bay has made marked improvements defensively as a team.
Every Tampa Bay pitcher—from ace Scott Kazmir, the winning pitcher in the All-Star game, to reliever J.P. Howell—has reaped the benefits.
The pitching staff has seen a major upgrade as well.
Matt Garza, Kazmir and James Shields are a tough group to face in short series. Shields, however, is the eldest starting pitcher in the Rays' rotation, at 26 years old. This has caused some writers to pull out the inexperience card, which is definitely a legitimate factor. Perhaps most concerning, though, the majority of Tampa Bay starters are rapidly approaching upon career-high totals in innings pitched. Whether or not the youngsters' arms can hold up is a huge question mark for Tampa Bay.
If any of young pitchers in the Tampa Bay rotation should falter or go down with an injury, the club does have internal reinforcements down on the farm. Jeff Niemann, who made his major league debut in April, is an option. Not to mention, the potential is there for Tampa Bay to call up David Price, the top pitching prospect in the minors. Price, now in Double-A, has been dominant in his first professional season, going 8-0 with a 1.92 ERA and 62-to-17 K/W ratio in 11 combined starts between Single-A Vero Beach and Double-A Montgomery. Selected by Tampa Bay with the number one overall pick out of Vanderbilt University in the '07 draft, the southpaw will perhaps turn into this year's version of Joba Chamberlain.
The Rays' relief corps has been more effective as well. This rings especially true when compared to the '07 group, featuring the likes of Shawn Camp and Brian Stokes, which posted the highest bullpen ERA in the past half century.
Offensively, though, Tampa Bay finds itself in the middle of the pack, as it headed into the All-Star break sitting 10th in the majors in on-base percentage (.336), 13th in OPS (.745) and 15th in runs scored, batting average (.260) and slugging percentage (.409).
This is why the Rays have staying power down the stretch, as many players should post improved individual statistics in the second half. Tampa Bay, though, needs its position player stars, from Carl Crawford to Carlos Pena, to improve the rest of the way.
Tampa Bay is much better at home than on the road, with a 19-25 record away from Tropicana Field. The club will need to prove that it can win on the road, especially in places like Fenway Park and Yankee Stadium.
Regardless, the Rays have enough talent already, assuming the pitching can hold up, to make a run. Boston is still the favorite in the division, but Tampa Bay has a deep enough roster to stay in the Wild Card hunt.
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American League Central:
Before the season, the Central figured to be among the deepest divisions in the majors. The Detroit Tigers made a major upgrade to their roster, adding an impact hitter, Miguel Cabrera, and Dontrelle Willis in a blockbuster deal with the Florida Marlins. Detroit also added Edgar Renteria, shipping prospect Jair Jurrjens to the Atlanta Braves for the veteran shortstop to become the early-season favorite to win the American League.
Chicago White Sox: Contenders—
Chicago, at 58-40, has a .5 game lead over Minnesota. Unlike the Twins, however, the White Sox have staying power as the clear-cut favorite in the division.
Chicago has posted a +78 run differential. On the other hand, Minnesota—which will not be able to maintain its current level of production with runners in scoring position—has a run differential of +33.
Joe Crede is enjoying a nice comeback, Jermaine Dye (.927 OPS) deserved to be an All-Star, Carlos Quentin (.913 OPS, 71 RBIs) has been an MVP candidate and Jim Thome has rebounded nicely after a rough start. Second baseman Alexei Ramirez has been one of the better rookies in the league as well.
The pitching has been the story in the Chicago, though. While John Danks and Gavin Floyd may regress in the second half, the pair has been excellent so far, combining to go 13-4. A top prospect, Danks appears to be emerging into a legitimate starter in this league, having posted the fifth-lowest ERA among qualifying pitchers in the AL.
Overall, the White Sox's pitching staff has combined to post an opponents' line of .251/.313/.391, as Mark Buerhle and others are also consistently getting hitters out. Even with Jose Contreras—who hid an injury and is now on the 15-day disabled list—on the shelf, it truly appears as if each team from Chicago, 12th in the game in defensive efficiency, will end the season in first place in the Central division.
Detroit Tigers: Pretenders—
Cabrera's days as a third baseman are over, as he was a major weakness on the left side of the Detroit infield before moving across the diamond to first base. Offensively, he is struggling through a down year as well, with a decent but not great line of .281/.348/.485 and .833 OPS.
Willis, who has struggled mightily with his control and command, is working out his issues in the minors. His performance has declined steadily in each of his final seasons down in Miami, and moving to the American League—even with a better defense behind him—was not expected to be easy. Still, no one predicted control to be this major of an issue for Willis, who posted a terrible 5-to-21 K/W ratio in 11.1 innings pitched before getting demoted.
The other high-profile acquisition, Renteria, has lost a step at shortstop and is no longer a stolen base threat. Making matters worse, he has disappointed at the plate, batting .256 with a putrid .307 on-base percentage and .635 OPS. His power is gone as well, evident by his .325 slugging percentage and low home run total, five.
Not to mention, veteran Gary Sheffield is hovering around replacement-level production right now, with only six homers in 209 at-bats.
With a healthy Magglio Ordonez, though, the club still has the firepower and personnel offensively—especially if the aforementioned hitters pick it up in the second half—to score runs down the stretch. Plus, at 49-49, they are only 6.5 games back.
With Jeremy Bonderman out for the year, do they have the pitching to make a run?
Armando Gallaraga has been effective while several of his staff mates have struggled, going 7-4 with a 3.41 ERA and 68-to-37 K/W ratio in 100.1 innings pitched over 16 starts. Gallaraga has been a nice surprise, and is the perhaps the one offseason acquisition—Detroit received him from Texas in exchange for a minor league outfielder shortly before pitchers and catchers reported to spring training—that has exceeded expectations.
Ace Justin Verlander nearly threw his second career no-hitter in his first outing, then struggled through the first two months. He has won six games in his last eight outings, though, and will need to carry over his recent success for the Tigers to play any meaningful games come September.
Regardless, the rest of the pitching staff appears to be too thin in Detroit, which also sits in the middle of the pack in defensive efficiency.
Nate Robertson has a 5.69 ERA and 1.54 WHIP.
Kenny Rogers is 43 years old with 4.62 ERA.
The Tigers' bullpen has not exactly been stellar, either, as closer Todd Jones has 18 saves but a 4.78 ERA.
The group hopes to receive a boost from Joel Zumaya, who reportedly may move into a starter's role for the Tigers in the near future.
A postseason invitation seems unlikely, even if the alleged veteran stars actually start living up to their names.
Minnesota Twins: Pretenders—
The Twins' winning streak before the break pushed the team into contention. The odds of Minnesota—21-7 in its last 28 games—maintaining its success, however, are fairly low.
Ron Gardenhire has certainly done a great job of getting his players to play hard.
Even without Pat Neshek, the club still has a decent bullpen, with a lights-out closer in Joe Nathan.
Also, a return to the majors seems inevitable for 2006 sensation Francisco Liriano, who is 8-2 with a 3.34 ERA in 17 starts at Triple-A Rochester.
Regardless, the Minnesota rotation, in the middle of the pack in the majors in starters' ERA (4.47), is less than stellar. The staff, consisting of Scott Baker (3.26 ERA, 76-to-15 K/W ratio), Nick Blackburn, Glen Perkins, young Kevin Slowey and innings eater Livan Hernandez (10 wins, 5.29 ERA), does not have the makings of a postseason-caliber starting rotation.
Perkins, a local product of the University of Minnesota, has added a boost, going 7-2 with a 3.84 ERA. Regression seems likely for the 25-year-old left-hander, though.
Slowey has been a top prospect in the Twins' organization ever since he was selected in the second round of the 2005 First-Year draft out of Winthrop University. A control specialist who has drawn comparison to former Minnesota ace Brad Radke, he has excellent command for a 24-year-old. Still, he has only 27 career appearances under his belt.
While Liriano, who missed all of the 2007 season, has a chance to help the Twins in their push for the playoffs, he is still always an injury risk as well.
Even with one of the better bullpens in the AL, the club also ranks 28th in opponents' batting average (.277) against in the majors while allowing opposing hitters to post a .758 OPS. To put this into perspective, outfielder Delmon Young, expected to make a major impact after coming over from Tampa Bay, has a lower mark, with a .745 OPS.
The team defense is shaky as well, with the Twins currently ranking 22nd in defensive efficiency.
Then how are they doing it?
The answer is simple: offense, as Minnesota is fifth in the majors with 484 runs scored.
With Joe Mauer and former MVP Justin Morneau, the team has two of the better young hitters in the division.
Mauer started the All-Star game after a strong first half, and has a chance to win another batting title; he currently is among league leaders with a .324 batting average and .419 on-base percentage. While he has only hit six homers, Mauer is also one of the best defensive players at a crucial position.
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Morneau, the Home Run Derby Champ, has a line of .322/.391/.519, for a .909 OPS.
Carlos Gomez and Young have been disappointments, though, because of their poor plate discipline. Gardenhire would be wise to move Gomez, one of the New York Mets' top prospects when he was shipped to Minnesota in the Johan Santana deal, out of the leadoff spot. He is an exciting player to watch and fits the description of a prototypical leadoff hitter, but his .285 on-base percentage is the lowest total in the majors among leadoff men.
Without question, the Twins' offense has really been exceptional when it counts, hitting .313/.385/.460, for an .845 OPS, with runners in scoring position. It is unlikely, obviously, that the club can sustain its knack for collecting big hits in big spots at this level.
Therefore, similar to the Florida Marlins, the Twins are a pretender, because they have relied on unsustainable run production to this point, and are likely to falter when the tremendous clutch hitting regresses back to the mean.
American League West:
Los Angeles Angels: Contenders—
The Angels, 60-38, are coming off a big weekend in which they swept the Red Sox while their biggest competition in the division, the Oakland Athletics, were swept themselves in New York.
The path to the playoffs, then, seems clear for the Angels, who are among the majors' best teams when it comes to run prevention. Los Angeles has built its roster the right way for playing in Angel stadium, relying on excellent pitching and defense.
The Angels ranks eighth in defensive efficiency, which goes hand-in-hand with the plus starting pitching.
Southpaw Joe Saunders, 12-5 with a 3.05 ERA, and Ervin Santana, 11-3 with a 3.34 ERA, were huge for the Angels when John Lackey was on the shelf. Lackey is back now, and has not missed a beat. He is 7-2 with a 2.58 ERA and 72-to-17 K/W ratio in 12 starts since returning. Jon Garland and Jered Weaver are solid at the back of the rotation as well.
For a team built on pitching and defense—thus likely to be involved in many low-scoring games—it certainly helps to have a capable closer like Francisco Rodriguez, who is on pace to shatter Bobby Thigpen's single-season record for saves. While Rodriguez is not missing bats as frequently as he has in previous seasons, he has been unhittable at times, picking up 40 saves while posting a 2.25 ERA in 44.0 innings pitched. The 26-year-old right-hander from Venezuela is undoubtedly one of the strongest ninth-inning stoppers in the game.
Do the Angels have enough offense to make a realistic run once they reach the postseason?
Sitting 21st in the league with only 425 runs scored, the answer seems to be, no. The Angels' inability to score runs is a direct result of a poor .319 on-base percentage, 25th in the league, and .712 OPS, 23rd in the league. Due to the anemic offense, it is no surprise that the A's actually have a higher run differential, despite being so far back in the division. Perhaps this is why Mike Scioscia was prompted to bunt with one out during a game two weeks ago.
While their pitching gives them a strong chance in a short series, they need to add another bat to take the load off of Vladimir Guerrero, who is leading his team in nearly every offensive statistical category. After struggling out of the gate, Guerrero has rebounded to get his slash stats line up to .287/.347/.496. He also has 17 homers and 53 RBIs, providing production in the middle of a poor lineup.
Gary Matthews Jr. appears to have turned one good season and spectacular catch in Texas into a multi-year, multi-million dollar deal. He is providing his team replacement-level production, for a little under $10-million this season, giving Barry Zito a run for his money as the most overpaid player in California.
In Anaheim, he is not alone in the inability to help create runs, as only two players—Guerrero and Howie Kendrick—have an OPS above .800.
Regardless, Beane continues to sell high, and has conceded for 2008 so the Angels are the easy pick to win the West. The A's, though, appear to be stocking enough talent to dominate the division for years to come, perhaps ending the Angels' status as the premier team on the west coast. Oakland remains a pretender, even in the Wild Card for now, but Beane is stockpiling enough talent to realistically make dynastic run as we enter the next decade.
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