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[ Thursday, April 03, 2008 06:44 ]

Legacy Journal: Rochester Rites of Spring: Squash, Squash, and more Squash

Section:
Opinion

Summary:
“All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsion, habit, reason, passion, and desire.” ----- Aristotle

* The University of Rochester and the local Squash Racquet community is hosting a “Satellite” Pro event. Erika and Jon Little of Brighton are hosting Armando Olguin , a teaching and touring Pro from the San Francisco Bay area.

As the ground unfreezes, it near time to plant what the Seneca Indians call the “Three Sisters”—corn, beans and squash.

* It is also time to squash a few delusions and predictions : the pending American Hurricane Season, the Future of the American Democrat Party, the state of the American Economy, the failure of American Public Education, the degenerate state of the New American Generation, the Coming Collapse of the Global Climate System, ---- etc.

Main:
: The game of Squash seems to be having a mini surge of popularity. Young kids are being signed up by their parents for lessons in Manhattan, NY to Marin Country, CA. Elitist and expensive, it is seen as a way to starting networking toward the Ivy League and Wall Street. In 2003 Forbes magazine rated the game as the # one fitness sport. Impact injuries are rare. Cardio-aerobics are rated at at 800 - 1,000 kcal/hr among top Pros. Upper, core, and lower body muscle strength and speed are required. Endurance, mental toughness, consistency, and practice discipline complete the competition package.

Clearly, the game has gone global with roots in the British Empire and Commonwealth. Youngsters of 23-26 are top ranked. English is the universal language of the sport. The top players come from Egypt, Scotland, Pakistan. Mexico, Colombia and Canada contribute their share of young, mobile talent. College recruits in upstate NY come from Japan, the Ukraine, and even Pennsylvania. Senors also play the game

:: Prof Jared Diamond of Guns, Germs and Steel fame and fortune, continues, as he has for 10 years now, to remind us from his video reruns that geography, geology, climate, and the accidents of migration have much to do with food production, animal domestication, surplus, technology , social organizations and the sustainability( or not) of primitive cultures. The recently the DNA story, grave site
Aztec archeology in Peru, and Native American finding in Oregon have all added complexity and new time lines to the more simple Diamond narrative and interpretation.

::: Experts from Colorado fearlessly continue to make their embarrassingly bad annual predictions. The 2008 Hurricane season edition in now out. A related inconvenient embarrassment is the $6 per bushel of corn and the $4 per gallon price of diesel full. What happened to all the environmental happy talk about how using corn alcohol and stopping oil exploration and drilling was key to controlling global fever.

Today’s temperature bullseye is Yuma, Arizona where the all time low of 13 degrees was recorded within the past 5 years. The another bullseye is the international hot spot , Venezuela, where General Chavez has announced his intent to nationalize the cement industry. Cemex of Mexico is the major external investor

In addition, the Wigley article from the NCAR on the assumptions of the IOCC on carbon emissions rates and published the early April edition of Nature, the weekly international science journal, is yet another wakeup call at the credibility of some of the IOCC Climate Commission’s claims. From nytimes., science writer, Andrew C. Revkin does a partial journalistic mea culpa on his previous “ robins in Inuit land” reporting. To his credit, Revkin does acknowledge that the error was reported by the climatologist Patrick J. Michaels on a blog site at World Climate Report..

Meanwhile, the good new is that the baseball and local lake and stream trout season is underway.

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Posted by: webscribe2 on 04/03 at 06:44 AM
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[ Wednesday, March 19, 2008 05:22 ]

Legacy Journal: Race, Coals to Newcastte, and Wednesday Technology

Section:
Commentary

Summary:
* Race Matters: At a recent URMC New York Society of Cardiology CO-hosted lectureship on the state of genomic research and technology in health, disease and in the retail consumer market, one was able to witness a race based concern. “Why are there not more African-Americans in the studies?” was the question from the only black practitioner in the audience. “ Why are some of the studies not coming from Africa?” No satisfying answer was forthcoming from the expert from California. While the largest private employer in Rochester NY is URMC, ironically, it is dependent on the black community to staff and operate its facilities 24 x 7 x 365. The residents living in the home of Fredrick Douglass has heard and seen it all. The black church, failing inner city public schools, crime in the neighborhoods, limited job opportunities in a street environment rife with petty and organized crime, substance abuse, abandoned property. High taxes, political patronage, and union restrictions are long standing facts of life that colors much of the black perspective.

Coal:

* RIT CMIS : Manufacturing technology institute funded by the Federal Government, the state of New York, and private industry.

Main:
: A new black Superintendent of Public Schools, a new black Governor, and a new black President will not qwell “prophetic” rhetoric from the pulpit, balance the state budget, or eliminate a 200 year old backlog of white guilt. Barak Obama may be perfect poetic fusion messenger to the new generation of American voters, but he can not govern well or effectively , if he is viewed as pandering to the rapidly fading black leadership elites and their supporters-- and they know who they are.

:: Coal production and export report from the nytimes..

::: CIMS is the Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies on the RIT campus in Rochester, NY.

Today a OLLI tour group got a dose of sustainability, a lesson in manufacturing, and a perspective on a post Kodak western upstate NY economy. Locally, part of
the manufacturing view of green sustainability is part rehabilitation and waste management. Quality control , systems management of the product cycle, and energy efficiency is part of the package. One demonstration bay had a half million dollar articulated arm laser surface scanner for image input for product design.

Most of the projects are small simulations and tests of critical mechanical parts like aircraft hydolic systems and gearboxes.

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Posted by: webscribe2 on 03/19 at 05:22 AM
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[ Sunday, March 16, 2008 11:56 ]

Legacy Journal: Sunday Shoot Out

Section:
Almanac

Summary:
Early Indian Affairs in the Far West: California Missions, Exploration of the Oregon Territory, Fremont and Carson, the California Connection, and the Klamath Basin Tribes.

Main:
The Hudson Bay Company, Coastal Exploration, Astoria, and the War of 1812

Junipero Serra: Spain, Mexico and the Californios of Monterey

* Peter Ogden and the fur traders

** The Bear Flag Rebellion

* Dr. John Marsh and General Marianna Vallejo of Sonoma

Captain Jack and the Modoc Indian War http://www.klamathtribes.org/

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Posted by: webscribe2 on 03/16 at 11:56 AM
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[ Friday, January 04, 2008 10:37 ]

Legacy Journal: Iowa: The Purple State

Section:
Politics

Summary:
Iowa is often thought of a red, white, and blue representative of Heartland Americana. The results of state’s 2007 Republican and Democrat party bruising caucus competiton is more some shade of purple ,lavender, or lilac. Black and yellow are Hawkeye colors, but big city Illinois was a big winner, and The Oprah factor may have played a role. Apparently, the Harlem based lieutenant -governor of NY, the Latino mayor of Los Angeles, the former Secretary of State in the Clinton administration, and the collection of labor bosses that attended the Hillary “victory celebration” in Iowa were visibly stunned by results.

Main:
The state’s anti-war, isolationist streak once again surfaced. The Quad Cities and Des Moine media center appears to have influential, but not decisive.

On the Republican side, the two leaders, Huchabee and Romney shared 59% of the secret Republican party caucus vote. Three others, Guliani, Thompson and Paul, shared 41%. On the Democrat side, the three candidates standing shared 97% at end of the evening rounds of non secret balloting.

So, the conclusions are:

: The 1% of Iowans who are potential voters in the national presidential vote in November are not good at voting the next leader of the Free World.
They did not vote for native son and California transplant, Ronald Reagan, in 1980. The follow on folks in the Granite state did.

:: Iowan’s are not pleased with the Clinton legacy, influenced by the Clinton machine, nor swayed by the Clinton money.

::: Push poll tactics had a negative reaction in Iowa.

:::: As of New Hampshire and ABC TV showcase, five Republicans and three Democrats are still standing.

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Posted by: webscribe2 on 01/04 at 10:37 AM
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[ Friday, September 28, 2007 06:37 ]

Legacy Journal: Friday Frolic: Fall Fun in Tracktown USA: Go Ducks

Section:
Briefs

Summary:
On Fun Friday we feature Gina Kolata of the nytimes. Her beat is health, nutrition and particularly exercise.

In addition the staid folks at the U.S. State Department have officially joined the band who blog. They are using Expression Engine.

Main:
At the outset let us reveal our prejudice: Gina is a good writer on a good beat, she lives what she writes about, she appears to be a genuinely nice person, she hangs out with triathlon types, and she quotes, former University of Oregon and Olympic track and field coach Bill Bowerman of Nike fame.

In a recent article she gives common sense examples of how and why body type influences exercise and athletic performance. Bowerman was a keen observer of athletes and he had an eye for those who may not have been competing in their best event. One outstanding example is that of double Olympian Gold Metalist ,Otis Davis. Davis come to Oregon at the age of 26. He was from the university town of Tuscaloosa ( an Indian name), Alabama, attended a mostly black high school, joined the USAF where he was a Sports and Fitness trainer for four years. He came to Eugene looking for an opportunity to play basketball at Mac Court. He was fast, tireless and he could jump. But, he could not shoot or score. Bowerman saw a long, efficient, silky smooth upright stride, and a guy who could finish a 440 yd or a 400 meter race. Always field scientist, Bowerman partnered with local physicians and team Doctors Don Slocum and Stan James to correctly prevent, diagnose and treat a variety of gait related sports injuries. The rest is history and part of the Men of Oregon a sports story superbly recorded by that Oregon guy, writer Ken Moore.

Davis had two trademarks. He sauntered around the athletic venues and Hayward Field with a toothpick in his mouth. Second, once in the blocks he was all business and show.
At the staggered start in front of the western grandstands he often appeared to be loafing. But, after disappearing behind the infield bleachers in the curve at the south end of the field, he would turn on jets and emerge into view with the lead to the cheers and howls of the students.

Bowerman loved the quarter mile. Perhaps it was because he had roots in eastern Oregon cattle country where the quarter horse was king, perhaps it was because it was his event as a track man, perhaps it was because he trained his sprinters and his middle distance runners around quarter mile reps. I choose to believe that it was because his runners came in all shapes, sizes, color and backgrounds, but he knew that quarter milers with heart could and did win duel track meets. Otis Davis was a superb specialist; he only ran the quarter, was the first under 50 seconds, and anchored the winning 4 x 400 meter team at the 1960 Rome Summer Olympic games. He worked for the Springfield, Oregon public schools for many years after graduating with a degree in Physical Education. He currently lives and works out of Union City New Jersey and is the same age as Elizabeth Taylor, 75. In 2004 he was inducted into the USAT&F Hall of Fame, he still has his Gold Metals, and he will works as a motivational speaker to school aged kids.

Meanwhile, Eugene is hosting the Cal Bear football team, the ESPN GameDay crew, and an ABC TV national audience for an Autzen Stadium game with the Ducks. Next summer, an upgraded Hayward Field will be the site of the US Olympic Track and Field Trails. One hopes that Davis and other ex Ducks will be in the stands. Maybe Phil can dispatch his jet and do his version of a roundup. if he can afford the carbon credits. Perhaps he get a waiver from New Yorker, Tim Wirth, the former Colorado Democratic Congressman who is Al Gore’s clone as UN Foundation President.

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Posted by: webscribe2 on 09/28 at 06:37 AM
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[ Saturday, July 14, 2007 13:36 ]

Legacy Journal: Early Democratic Presidential, Primary Politics in Davis

Section:
Politics

Summary:
Barack Hussein Obama, Junior appears have an early and impressive presence in Davis, CA judging by the presence of long time Democratic and anti-war activistz in the local public squarez. In Davis, the prominent public squares are two: the Farmers Market and the UCDavis Quad.
Presently, the other candidates are not on the ground. Hillary forces are yet to make appear. A few Edwards fans are about. But, Obama is out early.

Main:
Michelle Robinson Obama see to among the best of the candidates personal and political assets. Meanwhile, Iowa and New Hampshire will be interesting tests for “one issue candidates” in both of the major parties.

From south to north, California State Politics continue to live up to its reputation: the Los Angeles Mayor asks for understanding, the Governor is preempting the Feds in the rush to rid southern California of smog, the leader of the State Senate is bobbing and weaving in the spot light, the San Francisco Mayor has banned botted water, and the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, including the Speaker of the House, seems unable to fashion a coherent “Go or Stay” plan ( Stategic, Tactical, Diplomatic, Budget) for the U.S. military serving in the killing fields of Iraq and Afganistan.

At home, in the Great Valley of California, the Heartlanders continue to work hard and play hard. Most of what passes for important in the media capitals of the world is liner for the family trash can. This weekend in Davis the real excitement is about
youth swimming competition and a campus based High School rally squad camp.

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Posted by: webscribe2 on 07/14 at 01:36 PM
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[ Monday, June 25, 2007 15:36 ]

Legacy Journal: Tales from the Heartland- Reyes of OSU and astronaut Williams

Section:
Commentary

Summary:
Jorges Reyes, a freshman pitcher from Warden, Washington, for the C.W.S champion OSU Beaver, was chosen the outstanding player of the tournament. Suni Williams recently returned on the Shuttle from a record making mission on Space Orbiter

Main:
The Heartland story is that both are from immigrant backgrounds. Reyes’ grandparents travelled to Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Nebraska to watch a win over NCU. Similarly, the India born father watched from Massachusetts as his U.S.N.A grad daughter streaked across the night sky on her glowing reentry and eventual landing at Edwards A.F.B in California.

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Posted by: eegotoguy on 06/25 at 03:36 PM
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