Business

How to trick a breathalyzer

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Do you want to trick a breathing machine into a low test result? Or do you make sure you’re not causing a false high reading? It’s not that difficult, says a San Diego DUI law firm and attorneys – just control your breathing.

The simple fact is, these DUI guilty or innocent breathing machines aren’t exactly the trustworthy devices law enforcement would have us believe. There are dozens of factors that can cause false test results. An example of this lack of reliability is the fact that results will vary depending on the breathing pattern of the person being tested. This has been confirmed in several scientific studies.

In one, for example, a group of men drank moderate doses of alcohol and then had their blood alcohol levels measured using a gas chromatographic analysis of their breath. Then the breathing techniques were varied. The results indicated that holding your breath for 30 seconds before exhaling increased blood alcohol level by 15.7%. Hyperventilation for 20 seconds immediately before breath tests, on the other hand, lowered the level by 10.6%. Keeping the mouth closed for five minutes and using shallow nasal breathing resulted in an increase in blood alcohol level by 7.3%, and the test after a slow exhale of 20 seconds increased the levels by 2%. (“How Breathing Techniques Can Influence Breath Alcohol Test Results”, 22 (4) Medical Science and Law 275.)

Dr. Michael Hlastala, professor of physiology, biophysics, and medicine at the University of Washington, went further and concluded:

“By far the most overlooked error in breathalyzer tests is the breathing pattern … Alcohol concentration changes considerably during breathing … The first part of the breath, after ruling out dead space , has an alcohol concentration much lower than the equivalent BAC (blood alcohol concentration) Whereas, the last part of the breath has a much higher alcohol concentration than the equivalent BAC The last part of the breath can be more than 50 % above the alcohol level … Therefore, a breath meter reading of 0.14% taken from the last part of the breath may indicate that the blood level is only 0.09%. ” 9 (6) Champion 16 (1985).

Many cops know. They also know that if the machine contradicts their judgment that the person they arrested is drunk, they won’t look good. So when the arrested person is told to blow into the mouthpiece of the machine, they will yell at him: “Keep breathing! Breathe harder! Louder!” As Professor Hlastala has discovered, this ensures that the breath captured by the machine will come from the bottom of the lungs, near the alveolar bags, which will be the richest in alcohol. With the higher alcohol concentration, the machine will give a higher, but inaccurate reading.

Relationship

Valentine’s Day Ideas for Singles

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Perhaps your partner is abroad in the military. You may have had a recent divorce. Whatever the reason, you may find yourself alone this Valentine’s Day. Does this mean that you should sit at home feeling sorry for yourself? I do not think so. Here are some ideas for the lonely this year.

1. Get yourself out.

Who says you have to make a member of the opposite sex take you out? I don’t see anything wrong with dressing up to date the person you should have the most fun with, you. So put on your best dress or suit and spend a night on the town alone. At least you won’t spend all night worrying about whether you have salad on your teeth or not.

2. Go out with your other single friends.

I’m sure you have other friends who are in the same situation as you. Why not call one of your friends you haven’t seen in a while and go out with him or her? I’m sure your friend will appreciate your thinking about him or her.

3. Volunteer at a non-profit organization.

Sometimes the best way to stop feeling sorry for yourself is to help someone less fortunate. I’m sure there are many non-profit organizations in your area that would LOVE to have you volunteer during the day. Simply type your nonprofit organization or volunteer opportunity into your search engine to find an opportunity near you.

4. Offer to babysit.

I can’t think of a better way to help a young family with children than to babysit them so they can enjoy the evening. I mean you weren’t going to do anything but stay home and wallow in your self-pity, anyway. This way they can owe you one.

5. Send yourself flowers and candy.

Just go to one of the online florists and request that they send you a bouquet of flowers and candy. If you could send them to your office at work, it would be even better. It might even have the address on the card, “From her secret admirer.” You could act all surprised and wonder who in the world could have done such a good thing.

6. Adopt a soldier and send him a Valentine’s Day card.

There are several sites online that have resources to help American soldiers. http://www.noanie.com is an example of one of these types of sites. I am not affiliated with this website at all, I just wanted to include it here so that you can find an address to send your Valentine’s cards to.

Being alone on Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be the end of the world. If you are creative, you can find ways to make this day bearable, maybe even memorable.

Gaming

Lego Marvel Superheroes

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Marvel has been doing quite well lately. Last year’s summer blockbuster the Avengersbroke numerous box office records and Marvel successfully merged with mega-corporation Disney; Things have been going the Marvel way for quite some time. Unfortunately, it’s been a while since we were gifted with a quality video game based on the Marvel Universe. With Lego: Marvel SuperheroesTellTale Games hopes to change that. In many ways it is the best Lego game yet, but at the same time it goes overboard in certain respects.

As the great adventure begins, he will learn that the ever-looming Lego version of Galactus is closing in on Earth and sending the Silver Surfer to explore the planet. It goes from bad to worse when Doctor Doom and other Marvel villains decide to take advantage of the situation. Not only are the Avengers sent to take over the task, but you also have characters like the Amazing Spider-Man, the X-Men, and even Howard the Duck trying to put down the planet-eating disaster.

As huge Marvel fans, Telltale offers a gripping story. Obviously these guys see and read all the Marvel stuff. You’ll get a lot of jokes between the characters about certain movies they’ve been in and even an achievement with Captain America and the Human Torch (played by Chris Evans in their respective movies). It was great as a fan of the Marvel brand to play something the creators were equally interested in. Also, there are plenty of laugh-out-loud moments between the Hulk and Tony Stark.

You can only get so far with a great story in one game; you also have to supplement the software with great playability. Unfortunately for some, Lego: Marvel Superheroes It is not derived from the same Lego game formula that was forged in the past. You’ll find the same recognizable puzzles, the same brick collecting with just a coat of Marvel paint. Even as a huge fan of Marvel comics, I have played this game before. Since Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Lord of the Rings and even the DC brand, it’s all the same basic scheme.

That being said, they do try to add a few other elements to the worn mechanics. For example, there is a pretty cool skydiving feature when you are in the Helicarrier mission center. I spent too much time getting all my characters out of that thing. It also adapts the free roaming gameplay of Lego Batman 2. My biggest complaint with this game is the horrible controls when you swing, fly or run in the Lego version of New York. You can’t go anywhere with precision and the game map is atrocious. If you want to unlock most of the characters, you have to do it in free New York so that you are forced to fight with terrible controls.

Speaking of characters, this game has the largest selection of all Lego sets. My nerdy senses were definitely tingling as I could unlock Superior Spider-Man, Daredevil, and even strangers like Squirrel Girl. As with many Marvel entertainment products, this game not only features Stan Lee cameos, but you can also unlock Stan the Man. He can use all of Spider-Man’s powers, as well as becoming a Hulk version of itself. It definitely breaks the game from a balance point of view, but who cares? Excelsior!

All Lego video games are made to play with your friends. That’s not to say that it’s not a blast to play alone, but you’ll get more bang for your buck if you replace your terrible AI teammates. There were multiple times when my computer-controlled allies got in my way and negatively affected my experience. I encountered this problem with almost every Lego set and it’s a shame they haven’t solved it. The most unfortunate and almost unforgivable sin this game commits is the lack of online co-op. Current systems have been out for almost eight years and have yet to incorporate this feature. This game is also coming out for PS4 and Xbox One, maybe we can look forward to seeing it there. However, don’t get your hopes up, as that is not likely to be the case.

We have been given quite a few Lego sets over the years and most of them were wonderful to play with. This game is no exception; there are some bugs and stuttered frame rate issues, but it’s nothing to catch up on. As with all Lego software products, the latter is better than the former. Lego: Marvel Superhero It hardly changes any of the old Lego formulas, but with such a rich database of heroes and villains it’s easy to miss. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to unlock Howard the Duck.

Health Fitness

Your guide to getting started on the alkaline diet

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Unless you’ve been oblivious to the world around you, you may have heard a lot about the benefits of alkaline diet and water. With so many claims, how good is this diet? Well, unlike many of the diet charts and ideas we are familiar with, the alkaline way of life has influenced many people, including some of the more well-known celebrities. To get started, let’s first try to understand what the concept is about, along with the few facts that are essential to get started.

What is the diet about?

Often called the acidic ash diet, the diet primarily propagates that eating foods that are alkaline in nature will help neutralize acids in the body. This simply means that the pH value of urine and blood will improve and thus one can witness many benefits and keep certain diseases at bay. Under this type of program, you will eat more fresh food and vegetables, while avoiding meat, dairy, and poultry. Frankly speaking, diet research is limited, so the amount of credible evidence is also minimal. However, for people who have followed the diet, they agree to have witnessed better changes in their health.

Starting:

If this diet chart has inspired you, there are a few items to understand before getting started. First of all, you need to consider the things that you can follow. Since food families are eliminated from the regular diet, you will need to understand whether your body has all the nutrients that are essential. Also, many people have trouble giving up meat and dairy altogether, so the idea is to understand how far you can stick with the concept. One of the best ideas is to replace normal water with alkaline water of pH 9.5. Alkaline water is chemically processed, but has a high pH balance and can offer the same benefits as diet. Keep in mind that you should choose a brand that offers at least a pH value of 9.

What are the benefits?

Both alkaline water and diet are known to have similar benefits, but many people prefer consuming high pH water rather than cutting out their favorite foods. Not forgetting that drinking water is not really demanding and there are no side effects of any kind, something that experts are concerned about with diet because it may be lacking in certain nutrients. Some of the common benefits seen include an increase in natural energy, a better hydration rate, and an increase in metabolism. It is also claimed that drinking water with a high pH can help improve the body’s metabolism, which in turn can help people who are dealing with weight loss. Other claims include the improvement of all bodily functions and an easy detox.

With these few ideas in mind, you can safely begin to focus on foods and beverages that have a better pH. Be sure to do your research or consult your dietitian for a more detailed understanding.

Legal Law

Light Duty on L&I Claims and Workers’ Compensation Claims

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Light job offers

On the one hand, L&I offers cost reimbursement to employers. Here, employers are eligible to recover costs when they accommodate employees after a work injury and offer them light duty. L&I refers to this program as Stay at Work (WA-SAW). Explicitly, if a work injury claimant has limitations due to conditions related to the claim, the employer may offer work that meets those limitations. Interestingly, L&I considers light work to be valid if it meets the following criteria:

1) The workplace injury claimant must have limitations due to the conditions that relate to your workers’ compensation claim. These limitations should affect your ability to work.

2) The employer must submit a written (and detailed) job description for light duty to the treating physician.

3) The serving provider must approve the light duty in writing.

Once the criteria are met, the employer can make a light job offer to the worker. Light duty job openings vary significantly between employers and industries. For example, grocery stores often offer storekeepers or brokers light jobs as receptionists. Also, another good example is sedentary office work. Also, if the wages for the new job are 5% less (or lower) than what the worker earned before, then the worker can claim loss of purchasing power benefits.

The financial incentives of this program are advantageous for employers. In fact, the program has many other benefits as well. For one thing, after a workplace accident, it helps keep employers and employees connected during the recovery process. Additionally, it creates less ambiguity regarding the employee’s employment status. These benefits are only realized when the program is used for the right reasons. Unfortunately, all too often, that is not the case.

The Light Duty Reality in Some L&I Claims

I’ve seen employers offer light “jobs” like watching safety videos throughout the work shift. I’ve also seen light “job” offers that involve sitting at a desk doing nothing. These are clearly not legitimate light duty jobs and the sole intention behind them is to save costs. Sometimes employers ask workplace injury claimants to perform tasks outside of the details in their job description. Other times, employers require the worker to perform tasks that are contraindicated by explicit medical limitations. Realistically, many complain of harassment and bullying while trying to do light work.

Some employers tell light-duty employees to schedule medical appointments and treatments after hours. This can be difficult, if not impossible. Lastly, many workers place themselves under a performance microscope while doing light work. For example, when the employer writes them to be one minute late. Another example is when the employer asks them to play a game on their cell phone out of sheer boredom because light work was a desk job doing nothing. Yet another is writing to the employee because he places his swollen foot on a desk shelf to reduce pain and swelling, while doing work that does nothing. These are all real life examples. Surprisingly, when inspecting personal records, one must wonder why this excessive performance monitoring did not occur prior to the work injury or occupational disease.

Advocating for people with a workers’ compensation claim

In the past, employers and white-collar workers have criticized me for my criticism of L&I programs like WA-SAW. Proponents of the program cite studies, graphs and data showing that returning to work early (even light jobs) dramatically reduces long-term disability. I do not dispute these findings. I, too, want the workers I represent to regain their quality of life, including their full income-earning potential, as soon as possible. However, I believe that the WA-SAW program is often misused and does not achieve its intended goals.

Too often, when employers use the program solely to save costs without considering the feelings or needs of the workplace injury claimant, I see workers bitter with their employer. I see work environments turn hostile, mental health conditions develop, and L&I claims become unnecessarily contentious. It is for that reason that I will continue to advocate for a more worker-centered review of these incentive programs.

This article was first published at https://tarareck.com/light-duty-work/

Lifestyle Fashion

The different types of body piercings

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Here is a brief introduction to the types of body piercings. You must know them before getting pierced. That way, you can choose the type that suits you best.

Ear piercing

Ear piercing is by far the most common piercing seen. Women have had their earlobes pierced for decades and men have started to do the same in the last 40 years. Earlobe piercing is the most socially acceptable piercing. Most employers will allow at least one small earring in each ear, except for safety reasons. This can be for simple decoration or to show solidarity and a member of a social group. Military personnel, especially naval officers, had their left earlobe pierced as a show of camaraderie. Gay men used to pierce their right earlobe as a sign of “gay pride.” This is not the case. Men and women now pierce one or both earlobes, either once or several times as a matter of self-expression.

Cartilage piercing in the ear is also common. Lesbians have started piercing the upper right corner of the ear cartilage for the same reason of solidarity. There is no widely known symbolism for piercings in other parts of the ear cartilage. Most parts of the ear cartilage can be safely pierced by an experienced professional.

Nose piercing

The nose is traditionally pierced in two places, the first on the side of a nostril. Smaller tacks are usually placed in this location. The second is a cartilage that runs through the septum or the central part of the nose. This piercing has been affectionately dubbed, “the responsible facial piercing,” because if a small U-shaped bar is placed there, the piercing can easily be turned into the nostrils. This makes the perforation more difficult to detect.

Tongue piercing

Tongue piercings extend vertically from the upper to the lower surface of the tongue. This piercing is said to increase pleasure during oral sex, but most people have this piercing for cosmetic reasons. With the right jewelry, this piercing will heal very quickly, but special attention should be paid when wearing metal jewelry. Metal can damage gums and tooth enamel.

Nipple piercing

Nipple piercing is done equally by men and women. This is a piercing that is considered attractive. However, many also choose this piercing because it increases the sensitivity of the nipple, making the sensation more pleasant. Because the sizes of individual nipples vary, this piercing is more difficult for some than others. Smaller nipples are much more difficult to pierce. People with smaller nipples are encouraged to seek a professional with more experience in this area.

Naval piercing

In ancient Egypt, this particular piercing was reserved solely for the pharaoh. In today’s society, this is a common piercing. This piercing is usually used by those who want to show off halfway. This piercing is more common in women than in men, solely because there are styles of women’s blouses designed to show this area.

Genital piercing

Genital piercing is popular in both men and women. Those that pierce directly or very close to the sexual organs amplify the sensation to make the stimulation more pleasant. Some of the popular piercing sites for the male genitalia include: the tip / head, at the base of the shaft in the public bone and the scrotum. For women, piercings can be placed on: the clitoris; The hood; the inner and outer lips; and the triangle.

Pets

Alleviating a puppy’s whining: how to stop a beagle puppy from whining

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There is nothing more shocking than a whiny Beagle puppy that won’t stop. When you get to the point where you refuse to invite people to your home, you know you’ve gone too far. Have the peace and quiet you deserve. Learn how to silence a crying Beagle puppy once and for all:

o The worst thing you can do is respond to your puppy’s whining. If you have locked it in a box or left it in a separate room, it will complain at first. What you have to do is ignore it completely. The moment you enter the room, you are showing the puppy that the whining will bring you back. Beagles are very smart and should respond well to this.

o Take your puppy out at the same time each day at key times: after meals, when he wakes up in the morning, when he wakes up at night, and after he has been alone for a long period of time.

o Train your puppy to stop whining. Practice entering the room immediately after it stops. This will show the puppy that you will come back if it stops. They will begin to see silence as something that is rewarded.

o Put one of your dirty shirts in the crate or room with the puppy. This will remind him of you and make the puppy feel more secure.

o You can try creating a makeshift noise generator. Take an empty can and fill it with coins. Every time the Beagle puppy starts whining, shake the rattle. The puppy will not like the sound and will start to believe that the whining makes that horrible sound.

o Another thing that works is a radio. Puppies sometimes respond very well to a low radio. This will provide a sound so your puppy believes that he is not alone.

Real Estate

Basic tips for installing a dishwasher

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Installing a built-in dishwasher requires basic mechanical, electrical, and plumbing skills, so an average skilled person can install a dishwasher in 1 to 3 hours depending on whether it is a new installation or a replacement dishwasher. If you are replacing an existing dishwasher, it will take less time.

New installation

1. Prepare the area of ​​the cabinet where the dishwasher will be installed. The opening should be 24 inches wide for most models, 24 inches deep, and 34 1/2 “from the floor to the bottom of the counter. The back wall cannot have pipes or cables. Supply lines Power and water will come into the cabinet in the 4 “X4” area at the bottom rear of the cabinet through a 1 1/2 “hole. Make sure the floor is level and the cabinet is square.

2. Choose your drainage method based on local codes and the height of the drain tee. Some codes require an air gap. If the drain tee is less than 18 inches from the floor, you must use an air gap. If an air gap is not required and the tee is more than 18 inches from the floor, you can use the loop method for the drain connection. If the drain hose will connect to a garbage disposal, you must remove the plug to allow the dishwasher to drain.

3. Inspect or install wiring making sure there is a dedicated 120 V, 60 Hz circuit with a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse. Wiring must be 2-wire grounded and rated 75 degrees Celsius or 176 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabling can enter the cabinet from either side in the lower rear area. The hole should be a maximum of 1 1/2 “, and it can be the same hole that was used for the water supply line and drain hose if it is wired. If it is a flexible power cord, it should have a hole Wiring The cord will run up the right side along the bottom 24 inches of the cabinet to the right front electrical connection of the dishwasher.

4. Prepare the water supply line that enters through the 1 1/2 “hole in the bottom rear of the cabinet. Turn off the water to install a manual shutoff valve under the sink. The water connection is in the Left side of Use 3/8 “OD copper line to extend a minimum of 19 inches from the rear wall. The water heater should be set between 120 and 150 degrees (closer to 120 if there are children in the house to avoid burn accidents) and the pressure should be between 20-120 PSI.

5. Prepare the dishwasher by checking the balance of the door and adjusting the spring tension if necessary. If it is necessary to fasten the legs, do so close to where it will be installed.

6. Connect the drain hose to the drain port on the dishwasher if it is not factory installed. Route electrical wiring and water supply lines so that the base of the dishwasher does not trap them. Slide the dishwasher in front of the opening so you can feed the drain hose through the hole you made.

7. Slide the dishwasher inch by inch into the cabinet while passing the drain hose through its hole. Stop a few inches to the left and make sure nothing is bent or pinched. If everything is in order, push the dishwasher all the way so that the door edges are behind the cabinet frame. Test the door to open and close smoothly.

8. Level the dishwasher front to back and side to side by adjusting the leveling feet.

9. Align brackets and secure dishwasher to countertop according to manufacturer’s instructions.

10. Through the access panel, connect the water supply line and the electrical supply. Also connect the drain hose under the sink. You are ready to do a “rinse only” wet test.
cycle. Check for leaks and proper drainage.

Replacement of an existing dishwasher

You won’t need to drill the holes as they will already be there from the existing dishwasher. However, you should inspect the wiring and plumbing to make sure they are capable of servicing the new dishwasher. Once it is established, you should turn off the main power and turn off the water supply before you begin removing the old dishwasher. All lines and cables must be disconnected first. Remove the garbage disposal drain hose or drain pipe under the sink. If your dishwasher has a power cord, you must unplug it. If the dishwasher is wired, you must open the access panel and electrical junction box. Remove the wire nuts and disconnect the black and white wires. Also remove the ground screw to disconnect the green ground wire. Use a drip tray while disconnecting the water supply line. Once all of these lines and cables have been disconnected, you can remove the screws and brackets that hold the dishwasher in place and carefully remove the old dishwasher.

Then follow the same procedures to install the new dishwasher, with the exception of drilling the holes and running the wiring and water supply lines.

Once you’ve installed your new dishwasher and tested it for leaks, you’re ready to start cleaning.

Shopping Product Reviews

Apple’s iPhone 6 Vs HTC’s M8: A Comparison

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Apple has finally set its eyes on a close competition, launching its iPhone 6, a device that matches many of the latest innovations from other manufacturers. One of them is the HTC M8, a powerful phone that looks like the latest release from Apple. This can only start a necessary comparison of both devices to help you choose the most suitable one.

Starting from aesthetics and design, both manufacturers opted for its casing made entirely of aluminum. Both are curvy, have a sleek finish, and fit well with one hand. If you’re against entering the phablet market and stretching your jeans pocket, both devices are among the best without taking up too much space. But if you’re really interested in as small a smartphone as possible, then Apple’s iPhone wins out by measuring 2.5mm thinner, 12.2mm shorter, and 3.6mm less wide than the HTC M8. But keep in mind that the iPhone actually weighs more, which adds build quality and strength to its key features.

They both have flawless displays, be it Apple’s 4.7-inch IPS LCD or HTC’s 5.0-inch Super LCD3. The HTC offers a higher number of pixels per inch, which gives it an advantage over its competitor, and also integrates front stereo speakers on its screen. What does this mean? Better sound, aimed at the user, unlike Apple’s downward-facing emitters.

As battery life becomes increasingly important with devices that have higher performance capabilities, consumers expect manufacturers not to compromise on usage time and consequently spend less time next to wall sockets. running their smartphones. The HTC M8 processor runs at 2.3 GHz with 2 GB of RAM. Its battery allows around 20 hours of talk time, which is promising for one of the most powerful smartphones on the market. Compare this to Apple’s inferior A8 processor, with less than 1GB of RAM. The result? Obviously a lower total talk time of around 13 hours. The winner? The HTC M8.

Moving on to one of the most used functions of the smartphone, its camera. Apple hasn’t changed its cameras much during the years of innovation, but it has improved on some key features. With an f2.2 aperture lens and digital image stabilization, you can take better low-light photos than ever before, and the results stand out in comparison. HTC has focused on results after a photo is taken, with a second sensor allowing the user to play with the photos taken. So creativity can be taken further with the M8, but overall the difference is too small as they both have fantastic cameras.

To conclude, the HTC M8 is a winner on paper and compared to specs. A bigger, higher resolution screen, better battery life, and a very creative camera with some great features. When it comes to operating systems, Apple has always had the upper hand with high responsiveness and a consistently smooth platform, but if you’re looking for solid and powerful performance, the M8 is the one to choose.

Sports

Notes from Ness (July 28)

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It’s not often that a last-place team has the distinction of possessing the longest active winning streak in MLB. Going into another baseball weekend, though, the Washington Nationals (just 46-56 overall), are on a six-game winning streak in their three-game series at Dodger Stadium (10:40 ET).

My free game for Friday is in the Bal Orioles over the Chi White Sox at 7:05 ET. After spending two of the last three days, I open the weekend with a single play on Friday. He’s a Las Vegas Insider as I try to improve my 25-13 streak since May 1 with these exclusive plays.

Washington’s six wins have come at home (three against the Cubs and three against the Giants) and while they will be on the road tonight (where the team is just 20-32), the good news is that they are playing the Dodgers. LA has lost eight straight games (MLB’s longest active losing streak) and is 1-13 since halftime.

The Dodgers have been outscored 81-29 in that span, and the team that went into halftime with the best batting average in the National League can’t seem to hit (or score) these days. LA hasn’t lost nine straight games since June 1992, when the Dodgers suffered a 10-game losing streak.

Tonight’s pitching showdown isn’t a classic, as Tony Armas goes for the Nats and rookie Chad Billingsley for the Dodgers. Alfonso Soriano is clearly not allowing the trade rumors to bother him, as he is hitting. 422 from the break, leading Washington to an 8-4 record.

It’s a full schedule of games tonight (15), with the Tigers / Twins reunion taking center stage. Detroit owns the best MLB overall record at 68-33, but no team has garnered more attention these days than the red-hot Twins, who have been 34-8 since June 8.

Minnesota was 11 games away from the AL wild-card spot before his current career, but enters this three-game series at home with Detroit tied with the White Sox at 59-41, just half a game behind the New Yankees. York (59-40).

The bad news for Minnesota is that the Twins are 2-7 against Detroit this year (outscored 64-25), including a three-game sweep of the Tigers at Comerica Park in late April in which the Tigers outscored the Twins, 33 -1! More bad news for the Twins comes from the fact that the Tigers’ 30-13 record in the AL Central is the best record of any team in MLB against its own division.

Tonight’s game (8:10 ET) features two rookie pitchers, Detroit’s Zack Miner and the Twins’ Francisco Liriano. Miner has pitched in the shadow of Justin Verlander this year, but after being called up in early June, he has pitched very well. He lost his first start, but then won six in a row, with a 2.13 ERA.

However, Miner has been bombarded in his last two outings, allowing 15 hits and 10 ER in just 6.2 innings. That’s not good news against the Twins, a team that owns MLB’s best home record at 37-11, after winning 20 of its last 21 home games.

Liriano, of course, as has been important news this year. He had his first start on 5/19 and is 11-2 in his 13 starts in 2006, posting a 1.93 ERA. He started the year in the bullpen and has faced the Tigers twice this season.

He allowed 11 hits and seven ERs in just 3.2 innings of work against Detroit in those two appearances and it should be noted that the Tigers are 23-7 against left-handed starters this year, including 13-4 on the road. Those two relief appearances don’t seem like much of a concern to me though, as the Twins are the favorites under $ 1.75 (and climbing!).

While the Tigers / Twins series is the marquee showdown of the weekend, the Angels and Red Sox also open a three-game series of note tonight. The Angels are 17-5 in July and enter the A’s midgame weekend in the AL West.

The Red Sox have the second-best record in the MLB at 61-39 and while they have made the postseason in each of the last three seasons, including the World Series in 2004, they have not won the AL East since 1995.

In fact, the archrivals of the New York Yankees finished the first eight years in a row and nine of the last 10. Boston enters the weekend with a game and a half advantage over the Yankees in the East.

A quick review of the “money line” ranking shows that the Tigers continue to dominate the majors, at more than $ 3,047 for the year. The Twins’ recent hot streak and Chicago’s recent slump (the White Sox are just 2-10 since halftime and have lost 12 of their last 15), has caused a change behind Detroit.

The White Sox have fallen into the top five, with more than $ 569. Meanwhile, Minnesota is in second place with more $ 1,870, the Red Sox are third with more $ 1,341, the Mets are fourth with more $ 1,028 and the Reds (only 54-48) are now fifth with over- $ 641.

A look at the bottom points shows the Pirates at minus $ 2,283, the Indians at minus $ 1,968, the Cubs at minus $ 1,808, the Astros at minus $ 1,698 and the Phillies at minus $ 1,579. Despite MLB’s worst record (35-66), the Royals are under $ 510 on the year.

The lines are removed for the NFL Hall of Fame Game (the Eagles are minus 3 and the total is 36), Week 1 of the preseason, and Week 1 of the NFL regular season. My NFL previews will start on Monday.

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