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The Clintons, race, and the 50-year-old calculation
By Selwyn Duke
Since I think the Clintons would probably sell their souls and firstborn for another White House tenure, the idea they would play the race card raises no eyebrow here. They are political creatures first, most everything else second and statesmen last. For this to elude one, he must have his head planted firmly in a particularly dense grade of sand.
Man of letters Christopher Hitchens understands this; while by no means a member of the "Vast Right-wing Conspiracy," he writes eloquently about the Clintons' long history of racial "thuggery and opportunism." Even more significant are the pronouncements of Dick Morris, Bill's erstwhile propaganda minister. His thesis is that Hillary wanted the black vote in South Carolina to coalesce for Obama so that she'd lose the state big, and she wanted this electoral shift to be visible and much ballyhooed in the media. Witnessing this, white voters in other states would then circle the wagons around her, and, with their numerical superiority, the nomination would be Hillary's.
Or so the theory goes.
Although Morris' political prognostications leave much to be desired (he specializes in stating as fact predictions that never come to pass), I believe he understands the Clintons' character almost as well as anyone. This is a man who knew them intimately enough to, as he relates the story, be physically tackled by an enraged Bill in the Arkansas governor's mansion and then told by Hillary, "He only does this to people he loves." So if he swears the Clintons were playing the race card, I take it seriously.
What I am doubtful of is that it would work.
This strategy rests on the assumption that whites feel such a sense of racial patriotism – or such fear of black political power – that any candidate seen as a guarantor of black interests will send them running into the arms of the best great white hope. This is the liberal view of the world.
It's also not reality.
I ask you, how many whites do you know who fit that profile? Sure, there are bigots in every group, but my experience with fellow whites tells me they're the exception, not the rule. In fact, when I think of all the people I have ever known, I remember precious few who I believe would have voted based on racial considerations. Even more to the point, a groundswell of black support isn't necessary to alienate such individuals from a black candidate. His skin color is more than enough.
This isn't to say that whites won't be swayed by the injection of a racial element; it is to say that I don't think they would all sway in Clinton's direction. And those who don't understand why, well, perhaps they've missed the last 50 years of societal evolution.
History tells us that man does indeed exhibit great ethnic and racial patriotism and that whites were no exception.
But the operative word is "were."
For many decades now whites have been inculcated with multiculturalism and a good dose of self-loathing (ever hear of white guilt?). Many white children are raised with the idea that the worst thing one can be is a bigot; in fact, they are taught that even contemplating the existence of racial differences is a deadly sin (even when those differences might be real).
Also consider the exaltation of gansta' culture. Millions of white youths listen to rap music, and no small number of them parade around small white-picket-fence towns dressed like gang-bangers. It's even said that in certain parts of California it's no longer "cool" to be white. Now, to such a mind, what kind of candidate would be more appealing, a white or black one? This, by the way, partially explains Obama's popularity among young voters.
Thus, while bigotry has some place in every community – as do all sins – in the white one a greater place is occupied by an even greater sin: Political correctness. There are whites – especially in the ranks of the Democrats – who will vote for a black man simply because of his skin color. To them it is a matter of practicing what they preach, of electoral activism, of feeling open-minded and tolerant. It does wonders for their self-image.
So the truth is that the George Wallace routine – even when done with subtlety – no longer plays in Peoria. Yet this fact eludes Dick Morris, the Clintons and most of the media for a simple reason: Their own prejudices.
To liberals, the terra firma between New York and Los Angeles is merely an impediment to travel between those two locales and to electing a purebred socialist to office. It's a land inhabited by people who not only own guns, but also still load them from the barrel end, a place where every sheriff is a Bull Connor.
I'll illustrate this attitude with a little anecdote. About 20 years ago I found myself in a political discussion with a very liberal young gal in rural upstate New York. It didn't take long to ascertain that marriage was not in the offing. Among the many inanities she assaulted me with was the idea that those northern reaches of the Empire State were a veritable hotbed of Klan activity.
Yes, that would be the Ku Klux Klan.
Now, as a native New Yorker, I can assure you that the only place you find white sheets in said area is on beds. You'll see orthodox Jews with beards and yarmulkes there, but never burning crosses. Yet little miss was sure of her impression. She could not be disabused.
This is the standard liberal view of the world. When former Democrat mayor of Atlanta Bill Campbell (who was later indicted and charged with fraud) called conservative legal groups "a homogenized version of the Klan" and said, "They may have traded in their sheets for suits, but it's the same old racism," don't think it was just political rhetoric. In some measure, this is what most liberals believe.
So I can't say for sure the Clintons played on race, although Dick Morris may very well be right. What they're all wrong about is thinking it would work, for these aren't the days of yore; there isn't really a white hood around every corner. Theirs is a 50-year-old calculation.
Now here is my more contemporary one. It doesn't take racial games to make bigots and the irredeemably politically correct vote their passions, but what of those in-between who could be swayed? After all, as is so often the case in elections, it's the "swing voter" who breaks the deadlock between intransigent extremes. My sense is that if a white candidate is perceived as exploiting race, it's probable that he will alienate more people than he will attract.
We should also remember that it was the voters of Iowa – a state 94.5 percent white – who resurrected Barack Obama's flagging campaign, favoring him over two white opponents. And if liberals believe the outcome would have been different had the race card been pulled, they dream.
Of course, this is where many will point out that Iowa isn't the South.
But 2008 isn't 1958, either.
Maybe it's time for the left to step into the 21st century.


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Somebody please cut George Washington's leafy locks! He's in need of a trim. That is, before things get out of hand.
This is the Mount Rushmore replica in Shaping Park in Chongqing, China. The park has been around for years now, and according to website Dale in China, it's apparently dedicated to the Americans who helped fight against the Japanese in the Second Sino-Japanese War.
Besides the faux Mount Rushmore, there are other small-scale replicas in the park:
But the concern now is George Washington's hair! As this photo from RShuckman.com from 2010 shows, a well-manicured George Washington is a handsome George Washington.
Recent ChinaNews.com photos show some unruly growth.
Trim those leaves before they get out of control.
重庆山寨"美国总统石像山"披"绿发" [ChinaNews]
Photos: 沙坪公园, Fantong, Cftea, 陈庆纲的摄影博客, DaleInChina, RShuckman
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Saturday, December 13, 2008
First Snowshoe Run of the Season
Last night while running on the trail I was slipping and sliding all over. I went off trail to scout out some new areas and the snow was about 4". Good enough for a snow shoe run.
This morning Topaz and I hit the trail at 4 AM, early enough to get in 20 miles before the boys would be ready for Belgian Waffles at 9.
I couldn't help but think about the two bear I saw on the trail last week, I couldn't help but think of the big tracks I saw last night..when I looked up the description of what it was that I saw, I read it was a wolf. I'm not sure. I am not a master of tracking! I enjoy looking at tracks and poop surely that isn't too odd..the poop. Maybe that is why Nancy and Alicia brought back "Who Pooped in the Park?" for me while they were out traveling..and trying to figure out what it is what I am seeing. Remember the poop with the paw in it last year? Amazing.
Anyhow, it was a very mild morning, beautifully so. Every hour or so we would loop back to the car for water and gels. Topaz is too excited to drink from a bowl when we are out at the trail. He simply refuses. He did eat a lot of snow, but I wish he'd drink some water!
At 650 I could see the first light of dawn; beautiful pinks, reds and purples. The birds began to sing and move around. It reminded me of while running a 100, the morning arrives and the animals begin to move and make noise.
As the sun rose I put away my flash light and began to look at the tracks. It seemed that two people were on skis up ahead of me. It seemed that they had a few dogs, off leash, as the tracks weren't near the skis, they were all over the place. Topaz was following the dog tracks, sniffing, and peeing all over the pee that was peed before him.
I fear loose dogs while running. You may recall that I was bit by a black lab on one of my earlier runs. I was training for my first Twin Cities Marathon and 1 mile into a 20, I was bit by a dog that I had run by almost every fricking day. On this day he decided to chase me down and bite me in the butt. I stood there, screaming at this dog. "I HAVE A 20 MILE RUN TODAY. WHY DID YOU BITE ME?" A neighbor the owners of the dog were in the house sleeping off a hangover and would not open the door of the mean dog brought me over some Advil and a roll of paper toweling that I proceeded to stuff into my shorts. "You are not going to continue running?" "Um, yeah, I am, I'll stop here later to deal with the drunks". And off I went. 20 miles and a shower later I was at ER getting 32 stitches into my butt. NICE!
So, yeah, I fear lose dogs while running. I now assume every dog will attack me. Sad but true. It is an irrational fear that I can't get over. Maybe not irrational. Topaz would bite if scared enough.
So back to this morning; I am running along, fearing a pack of out of control loose dogs. Soon enough, Topaz begins to act out his people and dog signal. He returns to me, running just a foot in front of me, looking back at me, waiting for a command. "It's ok Pazzie. Run on, we'll catch them soon". Sure enough I see two women on cross country skis. I don't see any dogs. I cough, trying to get their attention. I yell TOPAZ HEEL. Even though he is right at my side, he knows this is to get THEIR attention. He heels tighter to me and the women look back and see us. They panic. They begin to yell for their pack of dogs which are darting here and there. They are yelling loudly, taking of their skis and running through the woods trying to reach their dogs. It was almost comical. Topaz and I patiently wait for the untrained women and untrained dogs to come together. Gee, they only have 4 leashes. 3 dogs are eventually snapped onto leads, 2 dogs are held in arms with leashes dangling all over the place. One dog refuses to come. A big beautiful white shepherd stands 3 feet in front of the woman. She is screaming at him, GET OVER HERE.COME. COME HERE. I wouldn't want to come either. She looks at me "I think he'll be OK" Oh good lord woman, are you retarded? Why would you come out here with six dogs, off leash, and think this is OK. Why wouldn't you train your dogs you stupid bitch. They need to be on leash if you can't control them. I look at her and say "Maybe if you get down on your knees like this and I get down on my knees, and say come on in a sing song voice which I do and the COME ON in a respect me voice he'll come. Guess what? Beautiful white shepherd looks at me, cocked his head, made eye contact, wagged his tail and butt and proceeded to trot to me. I couldn't believe it. Topaz wagged his butt, whitey wagged his butt and off Topaz and I went. The woman stood there with her mouth wide open.
I don't get it. I will never understand some people. Many people. But people with dogs need to train their dogs. I don't know that there are stupid dogs but I know that there are stupid people.
Whenever Topaz and I are out running I always have his lead and collar along. As soon as we come up on a person I snap on his collar and lead. It's happened so many times that when we begins to smell a person he comes to me and drops down as he knows that is the command I would give if necessary. I snap on the lead and we pass the person. Even when he is out herding deer during our run, one click of the tongue and bam (!) he is at my side. If I hadn't been trained to train him he would not be running offleash.
End Of Rant.
My shoulders and neck began to feel tension after we left these women. I told myself to forget it, everything turned out fine. Pretty soon Topaz looks to the left of the trail and becomes all bristly. Oh come on! Not something out there in the woods. Not the bear. Not the wolf. He growls! Topaz never growls. He legthens his neck out toward the deep woods and sniffs the air. Oh good lord I can't take it. No bear. I look and look, we go off trail, looking for tracks but I didn't see anything. I shrugged my shoulders, rolled my neck and gave up the tension. Time to enjoy this run again. And enjoy I did!
We finished up our 20 miles via snowshoe in plenty of time for the Belgian Waffle fun before I and the boys went running errands. They had some shopping they wanted to do.
Tonight I'm going to Bucca with my ultra runner friends for a Christmas Dinner. I suppose I could replenish the glycogen stores with some carbs..I'll probably stick to the warm tomato/chicken/spinach salad. Woohoo! Enjoy today :)
3 comments:
- jurgey said...
Hey Julie I was wondering what you based your training for Topaz on. Did you follow a book or hire someone to help you out?
Hi Julie...
Stupid owners = Stupid dogs.
Karen....Foot Potion customer :)
Owner of 4 Not stupid dogs....
- Julie B said...
jurgey-when Topaz was 6 months old (I purchased him at 5 months old) we began puppy obedience at Golden Oak Kennels; a Golden Retriever breeder/show owner. She gave the classes in her pole barn. Puppy Obedience consisted of a class of 20 puppies running around the building at their free will for 20 minutes for socialization. We then snapped on 'gentle leaders' a collar/harness type thing that we used for training. We only focused on the basics: sit, stay, come. No heeling. After Topaz 'graduated', second in his class to another Border Collie we went onto Beginning Obedience, same trainer, still using 'gentle leaders'. There we met once a week for 10 weeks, as we did for puppy, and learned long stays, down, heeling and recal over and over and over. After that class where Topaz graduated first :) we went onto Advanced Beginner. There we again met once a week for 10 weeks. Now we removed the 'gentle leader' and used a plain leather collar with a 6 ft. lead. We focused on the basics but for much longer period of times with many many more distractions. We learned to use eye contact and hand signals as well as whistles. After that it was onto agility which Topaz and I just loved. Jumping herdles, up ladders, through chutes; amazing. It begins with puppy classes..even local Community Education classes usually offer puppy classes.
Karen-right on! The apple doesn't fall from the tree. Glad you are liking the Foot Potion!


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Wow, I have no idea since when, the number of websites offering online coupon deals have multiplied. Every day, other than attractive deals on spa sessions, facials, manicures and pedicures, I also see other items like holiday packages, restaurant deals, financial products, music lessons, etc on special offers. I'm sure you have seen these around one time or another, or maybe are even a frequent buyer of them because such online coupon deals allow us to buy offers at a much lower price and the prices are really irresistible.
Too good to be true?
For example, a makeup workshop and facial session worth $160 going for $28; or a 60-min full body massage worth $300 going for $23 only; and a classic mani and pedi session worth $200 going for just $20. Very attractive right? If you've come across such deals, you'll know that they'll give the full details of the deals along with the terms and conditions, which seem pretty straightforward with no strings attached. Or is it?
Any catch or strings attached?
I've used online coupons to purchase products but believe it or not, I have not bought any of these online coupon deals. Based on what I've read and heard, the offers and the responses have been mixed. Some offers are genuine and do not come with any strings attached and yet some users have had unpleasant experiences such as sloppy customer services. So this is why each time I see something attractive, I'll click on the buy button but then back out at the last minute. My fear is having to deal with hardsell tactics. I mean, surely there is a catch to such an attractive offer isn't it? Otherwise, why would the company offer such an attractive deal? In fact, I know that some of the businesses are losing money providing such offers. However, their rationale to provide such deals is that this will help them expand their customer base rapidly and hence, wouldn't it mean they'll capitalize on the opportunity to hold their audience "captive"?
What's your opinion?
But I'll have to concede the deals are pretty much irresistible and so I'll like to hear your opinion on them. Have you bought a beauty coupon deal online? How was your experience? Was it worth the while and would you buy it again?


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I spent 4 hours today at Mass General Hospital (MGH) going through a series of medical tests to formally enroll in a 16-week program that studies the risks of low testosterone levels in men. Millions of men in the U.S. and even more around the world suffer from low levels of testosterone which can lead to bone and muscle loss, changes in cholesterol levels, diabetes and many other health and psychological problems.
I indicated my interest to paricipate in a medical studies survey I received this past spring and over the summer MGH contacted me. After a phone screening and a quick visit to the hospital for some blood in August, they determined I was a great candidate so I decided to offer my body up for science.
While I never would have guessed that this would be my first major study, I made a resolution this past year to try and be a better person by giving more of myself. At the time I was thinking that this would manifest in volunteering for a local non-profit like my brother and several friends have done recently, but then this opportunity presented itself and it seemed like a good fit.
I am a healthy person (as far as I know – thank goodness). However, I'm quite sqeemish when it comes to medicine and I'm not likely to ever help discover a cure or treatment so by participating in studies like this I feel like I'm making my own unique contribution to medical science. For years I've been an organ donor, because I do hope that when my body ultimately fails me – it might still be of use to someone or science for study. The thought that by participating in this 16-week study might help lead to some scientific break-throughs that could help others is very appealing.
Believe me when I say that I hope I don't experience any side affects, but I figure that whatever the inconveniences, the side affects are only temporary. I wish more people would consider signing up for medical studies, because we all rely on research to identify new / better cures and treatments. Most studies – like the one I have volunteered to undertake really only have temporary side affects and do not compromise a person's health. Your time is what is required and a willingness to help others.


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Thursday, April 26, 2007
"NASCAR Now's" Erik Kuselias Steps Over The Line
"Why this place could be wild...and maybe dangerous if Jeff Gordon wins."
Those are the words of NASCAR Now show host Erik Kuselias broadcast on national television on Thursday, April 26, 2007.
Kuselias is speaking about Talladega, a fast track steeped in a tradition of big wrecks, exciting races, and strong feelings for the Earnhardts. He is not talking about three-wide racing, the tricky entry onto pit road, or a controversy about Goodyear tires.
He is trying to incite a riot.
This former sports radio talk show host has done everything possible to insult the sport of NASCAR during his tenure as the host of this show. He has posed hateful questions, forced ESPN analysts to "choose" one argumentative point or the other, and most recently has begun using the ESPN2 airwaves to suggest that violence and anger should play a more prominent role in NASCAR.
He believes this because of his love of stick-and-ball sports that regularly feature fights, ejections, and demeaning trash-talking. He knows bloody hockey fights, bench-clearing brawls in baseball, and NBA players going-after fans. This is the ugly world from which Kuselias has come. This year, he has been thrown into an entirely different group of people that he does not understand.
This group has very different values, a very different way of living, and a very different view of this country. Unfortunately, Kuselias has never met them, gone to a race with them, or respected them. They are NASCAR fans. To him, they are nothing.
For the past three months, Kuselias has treated the millions of NASCAR fans in North America as idiots. He knows absolutely nothing about the sport, and his only understanding of competition comes from the whiny millionaires of the stick-and-ball world. They bring their felonies, unwanted pregnancies, angry physical altercations, and endless steroid and drug problems to the field each-and-every day. And radio talk show hosts like Kuselias eat-it-up. They feed on it. They live for it. They even encourage it.
Now, Kuselias is in NASCAR. We have Tony upset after not winning, Montoya flipping the digit, and Junior taking over at DEI. No fights, no felonies, no gun shots, no strip clubs, and no steroids. Kuselias is lost. We have about forty-five drivers who live within thirty miles of each other and go fishing on Mondays in Lake Norman. We have the "guys" coming over and racing go-karts at Clint Boyer's place each week. We have crews that have Bible study before PT. We don't race on Easter.
This weekend, Jeff Gordon is one of forty-three drivers who have a chance to win the NEXTEL Cup race on Sunday. There will be strategy, competition, excitement, and lots of sheer luck involved in crossing the finish line ahead of the field. Families will picnic, camp in their RVs, and fill the grandstands for a fun race at a great track. These facts are lost on Erik Kuselias and the producers of NASCAR Now. They will not interview the fans. They will not show the reality of the NASCAR experience. ESPN cannot believe that other than racing...this really is...all there is.
Over the past two months, this desire by Kuselias to "create" something controversial has been documented in The Daly Planet time-and-time again. While hilarious and embarrassing to actual NASCAR folks, Kuselias is clearly trying to appeal to the same sports radio fans that chant obscene slogans, hurl objects, and make most professional football, hockey, and baseball games a nightmare for a family to attend.
Now, he has his eye squarely on Talladega. He has begun to pitch the scenario over-and-over again that if Gordon beats Earnhardt to-the-line, "something bad" just might happen. Of course, NASCAR Now has replayed the "great beer can throwing incident" each and every time Kuselias "suggests" that "something" might happen. So, they even suggested what the "something" should be. What great guys.
How much lower and dirtier can ESPN2 and NASCAR Now get than suggesting that fans should misbehave and "harm" Jeff Gordon if he wins? Kuselias actually said that Talladega "might be dangerous if Jeff Gordon wins." On NASCAR Now, on national television, on a Thursday before the race.
Jeff Gordon is a stand-up guy. I have worked with him countless times on TV shows and races. He is funny, talented, and comes from a well-rounded family. The best part is, he can drive the wheels off anything that comes his way, and he chose NASCAR. Now, years later, he is still regarded as a threat every race week.
Erik Kuselias is a hack. He is a sleaze artist. He talks down to anyone associated with NASCAR, as if they live in a trailer and watch COPS a lot. He has bullied drivers, upset reporters, and angered fans with his arrogant and demeaning behavior. Now, he is suggesting that Jeff Gordon might be "in danger" if he wins, and passes Earnhardt Sr. in the record book. This cannot be allowed by NASCAR to "just pass by."
NASCAR is over fifty years old. The sport races from coast-to-coast, and demands that drivers and team members give their entire year to it. There are charities, fundraisers, and time-honored traditions that make America what it is today. Anyone who has witnessed the national anthem and a military fly-over at a NASCAR race on a sunny Sunday afternoon knows they are creating a lifetime memory with their family.
Simply put, it is time for Mr. Kuselias to take a long time-out from NASCAR Now. It should happen without any hesitation on ESPN's part, and it should happen right now. It should be quiet and personal and come from the most senior management at the network. Do it now, and the "NASCAR nation" will allow ESPN this mistake in their first year back to racing.
But, if ESPN leaves this man in-place after his threatening words and sleazy innuendos, they will have cemented their return to NASCAR as a total failure off the track.
Unfortunately, if there is a Yankees-Red Sox game on in the ESPN Newsroom, no one will probably notice this "little issue" with NASCAR. Of course, we already know that no one at ESPN cares.
The Daly Planet welcomes comments from readers. Simply click-on the COMMENTS button below, or email firstname.lastname@example.com if you wish not to be published. Thanks again for stopping-by.
19 comments:
- Anonymous said...
Forget complaining to ESPN2. Tell us the names and email addresses to reach the sponsors of this drivel. That will get the word to ESPN2 that this type of hype is not appreciated and that they need to clean up their act.
- April 27, 2007 at 5:15 AM
- Anonymous said...
- April 27, 2007 at 6:38 AM
- Anonymous said...
ESPN is obviously not going to get rid of their host, or they would have by now. I think you have many readers who are tired of hearing about how out of place Erik Kuselias is in the NASCAR world. Please change the subject.
- April 27, 2007 at 7:38 AM
- kswheels said...
And you talk down to people who live in trailer parks. You're not better. By the way, if you really think NASCAR is morally superior to stick and ball sports, you aren't watching closely enough.
As sleazy as his comments are, they're not totally off base. Talladega fans love Junior and haven't hown themselves to be the most well behaved fans on the circuit.
- April 27, 2007 at 7:44 AM
- Anonymous said...
Keep after 'em John. RPM tonight was a great show that I never missed. But I haven't been able to watch a complete broadcast of this current show since it came on. Poor Marty Smith and Stacy Compton.
- April 27, 2007 at 8:47 AM
- Anonymous said...
Your coments the past few weeks about NASCAR NOW have been right on target. I only wish someone in charge would realize the fans won't put up with Kuselias much longer. I know when I see him hosting I turn the show off because I know there will be little information forth comming. Marty on the other hand passes on all the top stories with inside information. Marty and the rest of the crew keep up the good work.
- April 27, 2007 at 9:35 AM
- Anonymous said...
I personally think you are completely wrong on this issue. I have been to a race before and there are some fans that just get too intoxicated to know the difference between right and wrong. I have seen beer bottles on the track amongst other things. What if someone decided to throw something much bigger and more dangerous because Gordon was in the lead and they didn't want to see him win and beat Dale's record on his own turf? How dangerous could that be? In this case, ESPN2 was reporting the facts and good news. Have you been to a race before? I have seen some strange things happen and it's not out of line to ask the question that Kuselias did. Honestly, if you feel that you can host or produce the show better, maybe you should go back to ESPN and if not show some respect.
- April 27, 2007 at 9:46 AM
- Vince said...
Great article and I couldn't agree more. I have a DVR recorder and if I see Kuselias or Banks as the host when I play back the show later in the evening, I just fast forward until Marty Smith, Terry Blount, Shannon Spake, Angelique Chengelis, David Newton or Tim Brewer are on camera. They are the only reporters that have something informative and intelligent to say. Kuselias and Banks don't have a clue. Banks seems like a nice guy, but is really out of his element. Kuselias is just plain obnoxious and is always trying to stir up some controversy. You can tell his background is talk radio and that he was a lawyer by trade before some idiot decided to put a microphone in his face.
Is there an email address at ESPN that us NASCAR fans can use to send our complaints to the powers that be in ESPN?
This show has gotten worse as the weeks go by. How many times do we need to hear about Dale Jr. driving Buschs car? Or The DEI contract talks with Jr. Now they're going to beat the Jeff Gordon tying Dale Sr. wins thing to death. How about some real news? If there is not enough NASCAR news, do what RPM2Nite did, have an Open Wheel Wednesdays, etc. Tell us about the truck series or Busch series. What about ARCA? ESPN's brass need to get a clue and talk to us fans about what we want to see.
A few suggestions, knock off the Fact or Fiction segment. How stupid is that? Oh, and the pick em segment of one driver vs another every week. This is not a sport where one driver is against another. It is one driver against the track and all the other drivers!
My final thoughts on Kuselias is to take him to Talladega this weekend, strip him nekked, put a Jeff Gordon hat on him and let him off in the RV lot on Saturday night. Then he'd get his controversy!
- April 27, 2007 at 9:57 AM
- Anonymous said...
I'm not a big fan of his but he is right on this one. I wouldn't take my family to Talladega. They might get hit by a beer can.
- April 27, 2007 at 9:59 AM
- Anonymous said...
It is an opinion….. Just like it's your opinion of what he said…. Don't bring attention to it and it will go away.
- April 27, 2007 at 10:16 AM
- Anonymous said...
I agree Whole heartedly.ESPN is sulleying its wonderful past relationship with NASCAR by having this shock jock any where near the race fans.He does not get it!!!!!
- April 27, 2007 at 10:41 AM
- Anonymous said...
I agree about Eric whatshisname and Nascar Now. I dont even watch the show anymore. It took about 3 shows before I realized that I wasnt going to see anything different from this guy. Hes looking for the dirt side of the story because he has no idea about Nascar in general. Who the hell thought that the Nascar fan could associate with this guy?
- April 27, 2007 at 12:40 PM
- Anonymous said...
I quit watching because of that hack kuselias. It was obvious from the first show that he had no clue about NASCAR. Why not allow someone like Marty Smith or, hell, even Allen Bestwick host it. They have credibility with NASCAR fans and this snake oil salesman doesn't.
- April 27, 2007 at 2:09 PM
- Anonymous said...
I enjoyed Kuselias on XM radio, but he is clearly out of his element on this show. I vote with my remote. Goodbye Erik
- April 27, 2007 at 10:47 PM
- Anonymous said...
The guy has no background in racing and it shows on every show. I thought more of ESPN/ABC before this...
Yes, I have been to Talladega, Bristol and many others. I'd sooner stay away from Yankee Stadium.
NASCAR Now beats the non-stories to death. Their own pole indicated that only 10% of people didn't like the Gordon Earnhardt flag deal and yet they have three stories on it every night this week.
If Kuselias wants to continue to play the role of ignorant jerk then he should do it away from racing. Racing deserves better.
- April 27, 2007 at 11:27 PM
- Anonymous said...
I was an avid follower of Kuselias when he was host of the SportsBash on ESPN the radio.
I can say that in that time I never heard him be intentionally mean spirited in the vein of some other sports radio or ESPN sports radio talking heads (like Cowherd for example)
Kuselias is a well educated, articulate sports commentator and I am a big fan.
I will preface this by saying I haven't regularly watched ESPN's daily NASCAR show - so I'm not sure how he is in this avenue. I was also a bit surprised to hear Kuselias took the gig as he NEVER talked about NASCAR on his show, remember I listened every day for the entire 3 hours.
Another hallmark of Kuselias was to take the role of "Devil's advocate", again not in an ignorant or mean spirited way, but to spark debate (remember he talks/entertains for a living).
Also - this is ESPN's first venture back into NASCAR since its popularity explosion, they're still working the "kinks" out. Give them time before totally passing judgement.
And another thing, as a #24 fan, don't forget the ugly can/liter/debris throwing incident when he won a few years back when they threw the yellow on the final lap. Its hard to get past that for some people.
Anyway, I was just trying to bring a different perspective/angle to this debate.
- April 28, 2007 at 1:43 AM
- Anonymous said...
they(ESPN) don't know what to do with suckelias. maybe he can do water polo now, He sucks at everything they give him. He loves to thear the sound of his own voice.HEmust be related to someone at Disney
- May 13, 2007 at 1:13 AM
- Anonymous said...
you guys need to chill the hell out....i kinda like the guy!
- May 18, 2007 at 2:15 AM
- Anonymous said...
Screw NASCAR..!!!! Its a Red-Neck Sport(if you want to call it a Sport), in which you watch cars go around in circles, WOO-HOOO, dont wanna miss that..!! Thats NOT my idea of Sport.! Its no wonder Eric Kuselias breaks it down like he does, the "Sport" needs a kick in the butt. Its NOT exciting AT ALL, in fact its almost, if not just as boring as suffering through a Div. III Water-Polo match, and its really just a WASTE of GAS in my opinion. You keep doin what your doin Eric, us REAL Sporting fans are behind you 'all the way'..!!
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Yesterday morning Topaz and I were out running the trail for an easy run. As we were running up to an intersection of trails I noticed a man standing in the middle of the trail, an easel in front of him, with a large wooden box laying on the ground. I wasn't sure what it was that he was doing.
I slowed down and began to speak with him. He was working on an oil painting of Buck Lake. I didn't realize this little lake that I ran past each day even had a name. Now that we are approximately 8" short of rainfall Buck Lake is even smaller and less of a lake. His painting was beautiful. He had the lake, the trumpeter swans, the sandhill cranes; it really was spectacular.
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To the editor: For those people who cannot get to Washington, D.C. for the inaugural celebrations for President Obama's second term, the Farmington Democratic Committee is sponsoring an Inaugural Ball to be held on Sunday, Jan. 20 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Old Town Hall, also known as the Operation Center at 531 Main Street in Farmington.
Tickets will be $10 at the door. Hor d'oeuvres and sparkling ciders will be served. There will also be a raffle with the first prize being a romantic overnight stay at the Governor's Inn in Rochester, including breakfast.
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To the editor: A photograph in Friday, Jan. 4, Fosters really touched me. It was a picture of retiring police dog Fina and the new police dog Phlirt with officer Mackenzie.
While he was holding Phlirt with his right arm, his left hand was patting Fina and she was looking up at her old partner with the most adoring eyes I have ever seen on an animal. I bet no two partner ever got along as well.
I wish Fina luck in the U.S. Police Canine Associations National Case of the year award, however, she has already proven she's a winner to Rochester Police Dept.
I wish Fina a happy retirement with the Mackenzie family. I think that picture should hang in the R.P.D.'s wall.
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To the editor; Perhaps, in light of yesterday's home invasion and attack on a homeowner, the people of Lebanon will reconsider the wisdom of having 24-hour police coverage. Several years ago someone from Hampton broke into our vehicle and stole several hundred dollars worth of softball equipment. When the person was apprehended, the police asked what he was doing in Lebanon. He answered " you don't have cops". Enough is enough. This poor fellow was coming to his home, his safe place, to have lunch. Unacceptable. And if you think our town can't afford it, I suggest people look at the school budget and the outrageous amount of money being paid to the administrators. Take a peek at where and how our tax dollars are being spent. It's disgusting. Time for change. We don't need a "police force", cruisers, the whole package, nor could the town afford it. But we can have a contract with York County or the state police to have a deputy or trooper cover 24/7. I sincerely hope this gentleman recovers quickly. And I hope residents wake up and demand a change. It could have been any one of us. Think about it.
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I know that politics is about compromise but the American people got nothing in return for the full scale roll over and play dead negotiation that took place. Since when is it OK to spend money you do not have? Since when is OK to continue to run up the charge accounts when you have no means to pay the bill? If this was your household budget you would be evicted from your home and possibly be subject to legal action if you were as irresponsible as our Congressional representatives have been. The House has tried to curtail spending but to no avail.
The Senate has not even brought a budget bill properly generated in the house to the floor to be voted on. That is solely the responsibility of Senator Harry Reid, the majority leader. He sets the agenda for the body. Now I don't know where he gets the audacity to ignore the spending bills that might have some effect on our fiscal problems. Raising the debt ceiling is not an answer. Continuing to spend money we do not have is not an answer. Reducing the spending is the only way to correct the problem. I know we have many people who will be hurt in the process and that should not be, but it is recognized as fact. We can start the spending cuts with the salary of the Congress and Obama's Tsars.
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I am reading Charles Nash's book on differential topology and QFT. In particular, I have question on the part calculating dimension of instanton moduli space. The question split into conceptual part and calculation part.
In the book p235-236, the dimension problem is recast into cohomology problem: \begin{equation} \dim \mathcal{M} = \dim \frac{{\ker d_A^ - }}{{{\mathop{\rm Im}\nolimits} {d_A}}} \end{equation}
and it is identified as the dimension of the second cohomology group of the complex \begin{equation} 0 \xrightarrow{\iota} \Gamma \left( {adP} \right)\xrightarrow{d_A} \Gamma \left( {{T^*}M \otimes adP} \right) \xrightarrow{d_A^- \equiv \pi^- d_A} \Gamma \left( {{\Lambda ^2}{T_-^*}M \otimes adP} \right) \xrightarrow{\pi^+} 0 \end{equation} with \begin{equation} {H^1} = \frac{{\ker {d_A}}}{{{\mathop{\rm Im}\nolimits} \iota }} = \ker {d_A},\;\;{H^2} = \frac{{\ker {\pi ^ - } \circ {d_A}}}{{{\mathop{\rm Im}\nolimits} {d_A}}},\;\;{H^3} = \frac{{\ker {\pi ^ + }}}{{{\mathop{\rm Im}\nolimits} {\pi ^ + } \circ {d_A}}} \end{equation}
Now we need to argue $h^3 = 0$ (for self-dual manifold with positive scalar curvature).
But my understanding is: ${\rm ker}\pi^+ = \Gamma \left( {\Lambda _ - ^2{T^*}M \otimes adP} \right)$ and the $H^3$ is just $\Gamma \left( {\Lambda _ - ^2{T^*}M \otimes adP} \right)/{\rm Im}d_A$. So $H^3$ tells us how many anti-self-dual forms there are which are NOT $d_A$-exct.
(1) My feeling is that, among the many arbitrary anti-self-dual 2-forms, there must be some, right? Naively thinking, setting $A = 0$, there should be some anti-self-dual 2-form which is not even $d$-closed, let alone being $d$-exact. So how should I understand when imposing curvature condition, all these (rather easy to exist) forms are forbidden to exist?
(2) The book compute the dimension $h^3$ by investigating the Laplacian \begin{equation} \Delta _A^{\left( 2 \right)} = d_A^ - {\left( {d_A^ - } \right)^\dagger } \end{equation} and the answer provided is \begin{equation} \Delta _A^{\left( 2 \right)} = \frac{1}{2}d_A^{\left( 1 \right)}{\left( {d_A^{\left( 1 \right)}} \right)^\dagger } + \frac{R}{6} - {W_ - } \end{equation} where $R$ is scalar curvature, $W_-$ is the anti-self-dual part of Weyl tensor.
I tried to do this in coordinate: \begin{equation} {\Delta _A}\omega \sim\frac{1}{2}\left( {{D_m}{D^k}{\omega _{kn}} - {D_n}{D^k}{\omega _{km}}} \right) - \frac{{\sqrt g }}{2}{\epsilon _{mn}}^{pq}{D_p}{D^k}{\omega _{kq}} \end{equation}
To produce curvature, I commute the $D^k$ with $D_m$ and $D_n$. There are a few terms, schematically
(1) ${Ric_{m}}^l{\omega _{ln}}$
(2) ${R_{mknl}}{\omega ^{kl}}$
(3) $\pi^- d_A^\dagger d_A \omega$
(4) $D^kD_k\omega$
along with anti-symmetrization of $m$ and $n$, and anti-self-dual completion. However, non of the objects like scalar curvature and $d_A d_A^{\dagger}$ comes out.
So I am wondering what has gone wrong? Or this is the right track and I should keep on expanding curvature into scalar, Ricci and Weyl tensor?
Expanding out curvature in terms of Ricci, Scalar, Weyl, the expression turns into basically of the form suggested by Nash with correct coefficient, except for the differential terms \begin{equation} = \frac{1}{2}\left[ {{D^k}\left( {{D_m}{\omega _{kn}} + {D_n}{\omega _{mk}}} \right) + {\rm{A.S.completion}}} \right] \end{equation} instead of $d_A d_A^\dagger$ in the book. It doesn't seem positive definite, which is a requirement for vanishing $h^2$: multiplying $\omega^{mn}$, integrated over $M$ and completing squares, the differential term seems to split into positive and negative term \begin{equation} \sim \int {{\omega ^{mn}}{D^k}\left( {{D_m}{\omega _{kn}} + {D_n}{\omega _{mk}} + {D_k}{\omega _{nm}}} \right) - \int {{D^k}{\omega ^{mn}}{D_k}{\omega _{mn}}} } +... \end{equation} where the 1st term is positive by partial integration, and ... denotes anti-self-dual completion.
So again, Can some one points out what mistake I have made, or the differential term is secretly positive definite?


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MINNEAPOLIS -- Miguel Cabrera's response to questions Tuesday afternoon about his recovery from offseason surgery and its impact on his power lasted two words.
"I'm good," he said before Tuesday night's All-Star Game on his way out of the clubhouse.
One first-inning swing backed up the words.
He didn't need to say much after that.
"It felt good. I feel good," Cabrera said on his way out of Target Field, fishing pole in hand. "See you back in Detroit."
His swing did most of his talking. It left everybody else to react.
"He's special, man," teammate Ian Kinsler said. "You've seen it. We've all seen it. Nothing really surprises me. With Miggy, that's what he does. That's why he hits cleanup for the American League."
Cabrera was 2-for-12 with a double and an RBI in his previous eight All-Star Games. He became the first Tiger to homer in an All-Star Game since Lou Whitaker sent a Dwight Gooden pitch deep into the Astrodome in 1986.
Cabrera's victim, Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright, earned the start for the NL All-Stars in part because he had allowed just four home runs this season, none since May 30.
"If you go look at where the pitch Miguel Cabrera hit out of the park was, he's a Nintendo-type player. He's so good," Wainwright said. "The ball is on the white chalk line off the plate. Nobody keeps that ball fair. He's just a very good hitter."
It was a pitch far enough inside that it brought back memories of the home run he hit off Phil Hughes at Yankee Stadium last August. That pitch was well in and off the plate, too, before Cabrera sent it deep into the left-field seats.
Max Scherzer was in the dugout for that one. He saw Tuesday's shot from the bullpen.
"Surprised? At this point in time, I expect it," he said. "I expect greatness out of him, because he has absolutely wowed me every single day in Detroit. The things that he can do, no one else can do.
"He has as much fun as anybody, but when he's between the lines, he plays as hard as anybody, fights hard at the plate and defensively for you. He really is one of my favorite teammates I've ever played with."
Cabrera's All-Star home run comes in a season in which his power output has been down after back-to-back 44-homer seasons. While his 34 doubles mark his best pace since 2004, his 14 home runs mark his lowest total entering the break since his rookie season of 2003.
Cabrera has cited issues with his swing at different times this year and did the same when he declined an invitation for Monday's Gillette Home Run Derby. On Monday, he told USA Today's Jorge Ortiz in Spanish that he still experiences muscle tightness in his recovery from core muscle surgery last winter. Cabrera downplayed those issues when asked Tuesday.
"He jokes around that he's a doubles hitter," Kinsler said, "but in the second half, anything can happen. If he gets in a groove, it's the most dangerous at-bat in the game. He showed that tonight, again, on the biggest stage."
According to baseball-reference, Cabrera hit the 24th first-inning homer in All-Star Game history, and the first since Boston's Manny Ramirez and Texas' Alfonso Soriano both went deep against Houston's Roger Clemens in the 2004 game at Minute Maid Park.


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A fire that destroyed eight units at an apartment complex in Holland Township, Mich., is believed to have been sparked by a man using a propane torch to cook a squirrel for lunch, the fire chief said.
The resident was on a deck on the third floor of the Clearview Apartments. He was using a the torch to burn off the squirrel's fur when the deck caught fire, Fire Chief Jim Kohsel told MLive.com.
The resident, whose name was not released, was removing the animal's fur in preparation to eat it, Kohsel said, according to mlive.com.
Flames spread to the roof and other parts of the building. Eight apartments were destroyed and two dozen other units were damaged by smoke and water, the fire chief said.
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The unusual cause of the blaze quickly became the talk at area fire stations.
"That's about as off-the-wall as it gets," Plainfield Township Fire Chief David Peterson told mlive.com.
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DETROIT (AP) Andrew Luck threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Donnie Avery with no time left to lift the Indianapolis Colts to a dramatic 35-33 comeback win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
With the final seconds ticking away, the rookie quarterback moved up in the pocket, flipped a short pass to Avery, and the receiver ran untouched into the end zone to complete a rally that started with Lions up 12 points midway through the fourth quarter.
The Colts (8-4) stayed in control of the AFC wild-card race with the win. Detroit (5-8) lost for the fourth straight time, including three in a row at home after leading in the final quarter.
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CCTHITA 3rd Annual Culture Camp
Published: 06/30/2011 11:40:00
This past weekend was Central Council's 3rd annual Culture Camp at the Saga Site in Eagle Valley.
VIDEO: This past weekend was Central Council's 3rd Annual Culture Camp at the Saga Site in Eagle Valley. (Image: CCTHITA)
Ostensibly a chance for kids to learn about their culture, it turns out there's also a much greater purpose. It has more to do with facing environmental issues and challenges in order to ensure their culture's survivability in the modern world. And the kids aren't just being taught about it by their elders; they're taking it on themselves.
Leilani Knight-McQueen, the Environmental Coordinator for the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, gave us a little more information; "This is a youth led camp, so essentially the Central Council's youth environmental youth leadership team developed the agenda, they developed the ambiance and invited the youth to participate, and are heavily involved in engaging the kids in activities and proposing some environmental issues that they might network with each other around."
One of the Youth Participants, a young lady named Nicole, told us how her life has evolved because of the Culture Camps; "So when I was a young kid I really didn't want to, honestly I didn't want to have the responsibility of carrying on all these traditions, like probably most kids out there think. But now that I'm older I kind of feel like I want to and have like a passion to help other people."
Leilani then went on to explain; "In a lot of cases in environmental sciences and environmental work, we see fewer natives' involvement in that, and in fact, as a Southeast traditional value it's a part of our responsibility to be stewards of the land air and sea, and what we find is that kids today aren't even aware of those particular values. So through these kinds of programs we want to help them understand that those are our values, and then help them find their way and their responsibility in the environment itself. We only give them a taste, we have them for a few days and if we can get the values, and help them understand how to walk in both worlds, they're going to make the decisions."
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