There are two things I am really sick of reading about or hearing about: Murder/suicides and babies/pets dying in hot, parked cars. They're both just happening too often. Not much to be said about the former. It's as old as time. I think the latter can be alleviated through technology, although it shouldn't have to be. There are sensors in most vehicles today that can detect if a person is sitting in the passenger seat. You'll get a warning that they're not buckled in. Technology and programming can make it so that the ignition can't be turned off until all sensors are cleared. If the driver gets out and wants to remove the keys, everyone will have to get out. Just a thought.
Congrats to Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox on a perfect game yesterday. For those who don't know what a perfect game is, it is one where no one from the opposing team gets on base. It is a no-hitter with no walks or bases on error. Aptly named, it is the best a pitcher can do. It's like a 300 score in bowling but much harder.
48 days until football season ...
Quote of the Day
I was going to run through the wall to try to catch that ball
DeWayne Wise, Chicago White Sox
Blog of the day here.
Quote from said blog: "Perfect"
Buehrle is a tough pitcher, though I thoroughly enjoyed watching the Twins rock him a couple of weeks ago. I have to give the man his due though, even if a little grudgingly.
We're in agreement on that, Dave. I'm not a Sox fan, either, but I'd have to tip my cap to him even if he did it to my team.
My heart aches every time I hear about a child dying in a hot car. This is something that should not be happening in this day and age.
I agree, delmer. We shouldn't be hearing about this any more.