Saturday, July 16, 2016
Facebook quote of the week
If I ever run for public office, one of my first priorities will be to push a ban on auto-start videos on websites. Huge pet peeve! Ugh.
Friday, July 15, 2016
Who needs TV ads?
There's been lots of fussing about Donald Trump's lack of fundraising and early TV ads in swing states.
But how effective are those means of reaching the voters?
Compared to what I saw at the grocery store today.
Donald Trump's money would have trouble buying the good publicity he gets this weekend when millions of Americans hit the stores.
But how effective are those means of reaching the voters?
Compared to what I saw at the grocery store today.
Donald Trump's money would have trouble buying the good publicity he gets this weekend when millions of Americans hit the stores.
Weekend watchdog
Time for the British Open.
And a new location on the cable box.
The Open moves to NBC and the Golf Channel, with coverage continuing Friday at 1:30 a.m. on Golf Channel.
Mike Tirico also makes the move from ESPN to NBC for the event, as studio host in his first gig at his new broadcast home. NBC has weekend coverage starting at 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The Orioles start the second half with a weekend trip to Tampa Bay on MASN2.
The Nationals take on the Pirates for the weekend on MASN.
It's a Red Sox-Yankees weekend, with games on FoxSports1 Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m. on ESPN. The Tigers take on the Royals Saturday at 7 p.m. on FoxSports1 and TBS offers Rangers-Cubs Sunday at 2:20 p.m.
NASCAR heads to New Hampshire for the weekend, with the Sprint Cup race Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and the Xfinity Series goes Saturday at 4 p.m.
The IndyCar circuit visits Toronto, with coverage on CNBC Sunday at 3 p.m.
The Tour de France continues with Stage 13 Friday at 8 a.m. on NBC Sports network. The ride continues Saturday at 8 a.m. with Sunday's stage starting at 7 a.m.
In MLS action, Fox brings Seattle-Portland at 3 p.m. Sunday. Montreal meets New York City Sunday at 4:55 p.m. on ESPN while FoxSports1 has the Red Bulls against Philadelphia at 7 p.m.
CBS has the final round of the LPGA Marathon Classic Sunday at 4 p.m.
In Arena Football, Philadelphia faces Tampa Bay Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN2.
The NBA Summer League continues with games Friday at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on ESPN2, with quarterfinal play Saturday at 6, 8 and 10 p.m. The semifinals are Sunday at 6 and 8 p.m.
And a new location on the cable box.
The Open moves to NBC and the Golf Channel, with coverage continuing Friday at 1:30 a.m. on Golf Channel.
Mike Tirico also makes the move from ESPN to NBC for the event, as studio host in his first gig at his new broadcast home. NBC has weekend coverage starting at 7 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The Orioles start the second half with a weekend trip to Tampa Bay on MASN2.
The Nationals take on the Pirates for the weekend on MASN.
It's a Red Sox-Yankees weekend, with games on FoxSports1 Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m. on ESPN. The Tigers take on the Royals Saturday at 7 p.m. on FoxSports1 and TBS offers Rangers-Cubs Sunday at 2:20 p.m.
NASCAR heads to New Hampshire for the weekend, with the Sprint Cup race Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and the Xfinity Series goes Saturday at 4 p.m.
The IndyCar circuit visits Toronto, with coverage on CNBC Sunday at 3 p.m.
The Tour de France continues with Stage 13 Friday at 8 a.m. on NBC Sports network. The ride continues Saturday at 8 a.m. with Sunday's stage starting at 7 a.m.
In MLS action, Fox brings Seattle-Portland at 3 p.m. Sunday. Montreal meets New York City Sunday at 4:55 p.m. on ESPN while FoxSports1 has the Red Bulls against Philadelphia at 7 p.m.
CBS has the final round of the LPGA Marathon Classic Sunday at 4 p.m.
In Arena Football, Philadelphia faces Tampa Bay Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN2.
The NBA Summer League continues with games Friday at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on ESPN2, with quarterfinal play Saturday at 6, 8 and 10 p.m. The semifinals are Sunday at 6 and 8 p.m.
Thursday, July 14, 2016
French Lives Matter
Who would crash a truck into a crowd of patriotic French?
Not racist cops.
Not any groups President Obama appears to be worried about.
Not racist cops.
Not any groups President Obama appears to be worried about.
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Stop the presses
For seven-plus years, my work night ended when the first newspapers rolled off the presses.
Many nights, I had to make a quick review of headlines to make sure there were no major mistakes - or else we'd have to stop the presses.
Then I'd leave through the parking lot full of people waiting to drive copies of the paper to their home areas.
In a few months, that press will go silent.
It's happened at papers around the country, and now it's come to Bluefield.
Many nights, I had to make a quick review of headlines to make sure there were no major mistakes - or else we'd have to stop the presses.
Then I'd leave through the parking lot full of people waiting to drive copies of the paper to their home areas.
In a few months, that press will go silent.
It's happened at papers around the country, and now it's come to Bluefield.
Likely deflated
Tom Brady is friends with Donald Trump.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg doesn't like Donald Trump.
Ginsburg gets to decide if the Supreme Court hears Brady's appeal of his four-game suspension.
Sorry, Patriots fans.
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Pokemon Go grand prize
For all of you playing Pokémon Go, here's exclusive news of a grand prize.
In two weeks, Hillary Clinton will be in Philadelphia.
Capture her and take her to prison, and you win.
And we all win.
In two weeks, Hillary Clinton will be in Philadelphia.
Capture her and take her to prison, and you win.
And we all win.
Remember when America had a real president
George W. Bush spoke today in Dallas.
With their deaths, we have lost so much. We are grief stricken, heartbroken and forever grateful. Every officer has accepted a calling that sets them apart.
Most of us imagine if the moment called for, that we would risk our lives to protect a spouse or a child. Those wearing the uniform assume that risk for the safety of strangers. They and their families share the unspoken knowledge that each new day can bring new dangers.
This is how you do it.
With their deaths, we have lost so much. We are grief stricken, heartbroken and forever grateful. Every officer has accepted a calling that sets them apart.
Most of us imagine if the moment called for, that we would risk our lives to protect a spouse or a child. Those wearing the uniform assume that risk for the safety of strangers. They and their families share the unspoken knowledge that each new day can bring new dangers.
This is how you do it.
Monday, July 11, 2016
There was no shootout
When talking gun control, advocates bring up the possibility of shootouts when multiple people have guns in an area.
Thursday in Dallas, multiple people had guns at the rally.
Only the shooter and police shot.
Dallas Police Chief David Brown estimated that 20 to 30 open-carry activists attended the rally. He said some wore gas masks, bulletproof vests and fatigues. They ran when the shots rang out, but the presence of so many armed individuals at the scene of a sniper attack caused instant confusion.
Police questioned those with permits.
They didn't fire shots at the shooter or wildly into the crowd.
Thursday in Dallas, multiple people had guns at the rally.
Only the shooter and police shot.
Dallas Police Chief David Brown estimated that 20 to 30 open-carry activists attended the rally. He said some wore gas masks, bulletproof vests and fatigues. They ran when the shots rang out, but the presence of so many armed individuals at the scene of a sniper attack caused instant confusion.
Police questioned those with permits.
They didn't fire shots at the shooter or wildly into the crowd.
He's got the power
Don Surber's new book on pundits and Donald Trump earned a nice review from Powerline.
Sunday, July 10, 2016
Police - a force for good
How do you see police?
As a threat to you?
As the force for good, keeping you and your community safe?
If two people have divergent views of the police, how to you bridge the gap?
When police are involved in a bad situation - where someone dies - was it their intention for bad to happen?
Doubtful.
They were doing their job, protecting and serving the community.
If intent matters, then police as a group should be viewed as good.
As a threat to you?
As the force for good, keeping you and your community safe?
If two people have divergent views of the police, how to you bridge the gap?
When police are involved in a bad situation - where someone dies - was it their intention for bad to happen?
Doubtful.
They were doing their job, protecting and serving the community.
If intent matters, then police as a group should be viewed as good.
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Making an offer you can't refuse
Don Surber has been on the ground floor of the Trump run to the nomination.
But he sees trouble ahead after Hillary's last few weeks.
Starting with Bill's meeting with Loretta Lynch.
Because it made it look like the fix is in, and voters do not want to be on the side that is losing. Hillary is invulnerable.
Just what Clinton and Lynch talked about does not matter. In politics, words are secondary to pictures. Graphics matter. The word in Washington was this looked bad. Wrong. He looked like the consigliere delivering the offer she could not refuse.
But he sees trouble ahead after Hillary's last few weeks.
Starting with Bill's meeting with Loretta Lynch.
Because it made it look like the fix is in, and voters do not want to be on the side that is losing. Hillary is invulnerable.
Just what Clinton and Lynch talked about does not matter. In politics, words are secondary to pictures. Graphics matter. The word in Washington was this looked bad. Wrong. He looked like the consigliere delivering the offer she could not refuse.
Facebook quote of the week
I just dreamed that Ray and I were on a 2-person bicycle on one of those like Tibetan skinny cliff roads. We lost balance, because SOMEBODY insisted he should steer, and toppled toward the ground. As we fell backwards, all I could manage was, "I love you, good-bye. " Then, I woke up in full-blown panic.
Friday, July 8, 2016
Weekend watchdog
Fortnight at Wimbledon draws to a close this weekend.
ESPN has the men's championship Sunday at 9 a.m., after the ladies crown their champion when Serena Williams faces Angelique Kerber Saturday at 9 a.m.
The men's semifinals will begin Friday at 8 a.m. on ESPN as Andy Murray faces Tomas Berdych while Roger Federer battles Canadian Milos Raonic.
Euro 2016 concludes with the championship match between host France and Portugal Sunday at 3 p.m. on ESPN.
The Orioles host the Angels on MASN2 Friday and Sunday, with Saturday afternoon's game on MASN.
The Nationals visit the Mets, with games on MASN Friday and Sunday. Saturday's game is part of Fox's coverage. TBS also carries Sunday's game.
Fox also has Dodgers-Padres and Cubs taking on the Pirates Saturday. FoxSports1 offers Yankees against the Indians Saturday at 4 p.m., and the weekend closes with Giants-Diamondbacks Sunday at 8 p.m. on ESPN.
The Tour de France continues with Stage 7 Friday at 8 a.m. and another stage Sunday at 6:30 a.m. on NBC Sports network.
NASCAR heads to Kentucky, with Sprint Cup coverage Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on NBC Sports network. The Xfinity Series goes Friday at 8:30 p.m.
IndyCar races in Iowa this weekend, starting Sunday at 5:30 p.m. on NBC Sports network. There's qualifying Saturday at 3 p.m.
NBC Sports network has qualifying for the British Grand Prix Saturday at 8 a.m., with race coverage on CNBC Sunday at 7:30 a.m.
While the PGA tour has the weekend off due to flooding at the Greenbrier, Fox carries the final two rounds of the U.S. Women's Open Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. FoxSports1 has the second round Friday at 3 p.m.
In CFL action, Saskatchewan battles Edmonton Friday at 10 p.m.
NBA Summer League goes on ESPN Friday, with Timberwolves-Nuggets at 8:30 p.m. before the Lakers meet the Pelicans. The Sixers battle the Lakers Saturday at 8:30 p.m. on ESPN2 followed by Spurs-Warriors. Sunday, the Bulls go against the 76ers at 8:30 p.m. before the Celtics clash with the Suns.
Seattle battles the Galaxy Saturday at 3 p.m. on ESPN and it's Red Bulls facing Portland Sunday at 6 p.m. New York City takes on Sporting Kansas City Sunday at 8 p.m. on FoxSports1.
The United States faces South Africa in a women's international soccer friendly Saturday at 1:30 p.m. on FoxSports1.
The road to Rio continues on NBC Sports network with track and field trials Friday at 6 p.m. before moving to NBC at 8 p.m. There's more track Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. Gymnastic trials are Friday at 9 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Hillary, the bad example
Hillary says she cares about the children.
But what are children learning from her today?
If you tell enough lies, you can get away from not following the rules?
The whole email mess is a litany of bad examples.
The rules say my emails are government records.
She says they are hers to decide.
The rules say keep secrets safe from enemy governments.
She says physical security is what she needs against cyber criminals.
Hillary keeps saying "I wouldn't do it again."
How many things will she do wrong in the future, and attempt to use that line?
But what are children learning from her today?
If you tell enough lies, you can get away from not following the rules?
The whole email mess is a litany of bad examples.
The rules say my emails are government records.
She says they are hers to decide.
The rules say keep secrets safe from enemy governments.
She says physical security is what she needs against cyber criminals.
Hillary keeps saying "I wouldn't do it again."
How many things will she do wrong in the future, and attempt to use that line?
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Talking about lying Hillary all day long
What's the theme of the day?
FBI won't charge Hillary Clinton?
Or that she said to the public.
Again
and Again
And Again.
It's hard to imagine Lynch speaking in public about how Clinton and her aides were "extremely careless" about national security, obvious though that was, or the high probability that the Clinton's server, not to mention her cell phone (!), was hacked by foreign powers. There were also several new revelations, such as the surprising fact that there were actually multiple personal servers, not just one. This was prevarication of a high and deliberate order.
This part of the story may be over.
But it's still four months until election day.
Do you trust your future to Lying Hillary?
FBI won't charge Hillary Clinton?
Or that she said to the public.
Again
and Again
And Again.
It's hard to imagine Lynch speaking in public about how Clinton and her aides were "extremely careless" about national security, obvious though that was, or the high probability that the Clinton's server, not to mention her cell phone (!), was hacked by foreign powers. There were also several new revelations, such as the surprising fact that there were actually multiple personal servers, not just one. This was prevarication of a high and deliberate order.
This part of the story may be over.
But it's still four months until election day.
Do you trust your future to Lying Hillary?
Monday, July 4, 2016
What we know. What the Russians know
Hugh Hewitt puts the Hillary email situation into simple terms.
Ask yourself how you would feel if your worst three enemies had every bit of email, text and direct messages you had sent and received for the past five years. Would you be vulnerable to them? Could they manipulate you or your correspondents? Could they do so without you knowing? Would they have a detailed knowledge of you, your methods and operations, your strengths and your weaknesses?
That's the situation with Hillary Clinton and America's enemies. To prevent such situations the government insists that those trusted with its secrets and even just those trusted with its leadership use encrypted devices and often retreat to "Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities" to discuss crucial matters. Those facilities are as secure as we can make them from prying eyes and machines.
Secretary Clinton broke all those rules.
Ask yourself how you would feel if your worst three enemies had every bit of email, text and direct messages you had sent and received for the past five years. Would you be vulnerable to them? Could they manipulate you or your correspondents? Could they do so without you knowing? Would they have a detailed knowledge of you, your methods and operations, your strengths and your weaknesses?
Sunday, July 3, 2016
Saturday, July 2, 2016
Talking points time
The New York Times' report on Hillary Clinton's meeting with the FBI makes for interesting reading.
They follow the talking points.
Second paragraph starts - The voluntary interview.
That's how the Clinton campaign wanted it called.
But if it was voluntary, why wait until now?
She could have volunteered to talk months ago.
The FBI wasn't ready to hear her story until they had a better idea of the true story.
Later, there's a note of about "None of the emails on Mrs. Clinton’s private server were marked classified at the time they were sent or received."
Who knows if that's true or not?
The FBI.
Who has pushed the idea that no classified information was involved in the email server?
Team Clinton.
If the Clinton side of the story was totally true, there's be no need for today's interview.
They wouldn't have needed to talk with Hillary Clinton. The agents have better things to do on the Fourth of July weekend.
But defending our nation is their job, and that job doesn't take a holiday.
They follow the talking points.
Second paragraph starts - The voluntary interview.
That's how the Clinton campaign wanted it called.
But if it was voluntary, why wait until now?
She could have volunteered to talk months ago.
The FBI wasn't ready to hear her story until they had a better idea of the true story.
Later, there's a note of about "None of the emails on Mrs. Clinton’s private server were marked classified at the time they were sent or received."
Who knows if that's true or not?
The FBI.
Who has pushed the idea that no classified information was involved in the email server?
Team Clinton.
If the Clinton side of the story was totally true, there's be no need for today's interview.
They wouldn't have needed to talk with Hillary Clinton. The agents have better things to do on the Fourth of July weekend.
But defending our nation is their job, and that job doesn't take a holiday.
How to volunteer
Hillary's campaign said she had a "voluntary meeting" with the FBI Saturday.
Just like we "voluntarily" pay our taxes each year.
Just like we "voluntarily" pay our taxes each year.
Facebook quote of the week
At Newark airport, about to depart for 3 weeks in India. Always hard to leave home, but looking forward to this time.
Friday, July 1, 2016
Keep on singing
Looking to get attention before the holiday weekend, some guy wrote we shouldn't sing "God Bless America" so much.
I could ignore him.
or say "Sing it, Kate."
I could ignore him.
or say "Sing it, Kate."
Weekend watchdog
The NASCAR season has reached its halfway point, returning to Daytona this weekend.
NBC takes over coverage for the rest of the season, starting Saturday at 7:45 p.m.
Tony Stewart became the 11th different race victor Sunday at Sonoma. After missing the first eight races due to injury, he needs to pass a few more drivers to make the season-ending Chase for the Cup.
The Xfinity race goes Friday at 7:30 p.m. on NBC Sports network, after Sprint Cup qualifying at 4 p.m.
The fortnight of Wimbledon hits its mid-point this weekend. ESPN has coverage starting at 7 a.m. Friday, with play beginning Saturday at 8 a.m.
With baseball nearing its midway point, the Orioles take on Seattle, with Saturday's game on MASN, and the rest on MASN2.
The Nationals face the Reds on MASN Friday and Sunday afternoon, with Saturday night's game on Fox.
Fox also offers Angels-Red Sox and Cubs against the Mets Saturday night. The Yankees face the Padres on FoxSports1 Saturday at 10 p.m. with Marlins-Braves closing out the weekend from Fort Bragg Sunday at 8 p.m.
The quarterfinals of Euro 2016 continue on ESPN2 as Wales battles Belguim Friday at 3 p.m., with Germany against Italy Saturday at 3 p.m. Host France takes on Iceland Sunday at 3 p.m. on ESPN.
The Red Bulls take on New York City Sunday at noon on ESPN. Columbus faces Kansas City on FoxSports1 Sunday at 7 p.m.
Akron hosts the Bridgestone Invitational on CBS Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.
The Tour de France gets going Saturday at 6:30 a.m. on NBC Sports network, with Stage 2 Sunday at 8 a.m.
Calgary clashes with Winnipeg in the CFL Friday at 10 p.m. on ESPN2.
The road to Rio continues Friday with swimming on NBC at 8 p.m. followed by the start of the track and field trials at 9 p.m. NBC Sports network has more trials Saturday at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, and then action moves to NBC Sunday at 7 p.m.
The Red Bud National motorcycle racing goes Saturday at 3 p.m. on NBC Sports network.
There's practice for the Austrian Grand Prix on NBC Sports network Friday at 8 a.m.
NBC takes over coverage for the rest of the season, starting Saturday at 7:45 p.m.
Tony Stewart became the 11th different race victor Sunday at Sonoma. After missing the first eight races due to injury, he needs to pass a few more drivers to make the season-ending Chase for the Cup.
The Xfinity race goes Friday at 7:30 p.m. on NBC Sports network, after Sprint Cup qualifying at 4 p.m.
The fortnight of Wimbledon hits its mid-point this weekend. ESPN has coverage starting at 7 a.m. Friday, with play beginning Saturday at 8 a.m.
With baseball nearing its midway point, the Orioles take on Seattle, with Saturday's game on MASN, and the rest on MASN2.
The Nationals face the Reds on MASN Friday and Sunday afternoon, with Saturday night's game on Fox.
Fox also offers Angels-Red Sox and Cubs against the Mets Saturday night. The Yankees face the Padres on FoxSports1 Saturday at 10 p.m. with Marlins-Braves closing out the weekend from Fort Bragg Sunday at 8 p.m.
The quarterfinals of Euro 2016 continue on ESPN2 as Wales battles Belguim Friday at 3 p.m., with Germany against Italy Saturday at 3 p.m. Host France takes on Iceland Sunday at 3 p.m. on ESPN.
The Red Bulls take on New York City Sunday at noon on ESPN. Columbus faces Kansas City on FoxSports1 Sunday at 7 p.m.
Akron hosts the Bridgestone Invitational on CBS Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.
The Tour de France gets going Saturday at 6:30 a.m. on NBC Sports network, with Stage 2 Sunday at 8 a.m.
Calgary clashes with Winnipeg in the CFL Friday at 10 p.m. on ESPN2.
The road to Rio continues Friday with swimming on NBC at 8 p.m. followed by the start of the track and field trials at 9 p.m. NBC Sports network has more trials Saturday at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, and then action moves to NBC Sunday at 7 p.m.
The Red Bud National motorcycle racing goes Saturday at 3 p.m. on NBC Sports network.
There's practice for the Austrian Grand Prix on NBC Sports network Friday at 8 a.m.
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