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TIDBITS® ASKS THE AGE OLD QUESTION

WHICH CAME FIRST?by Kathy Wolfe

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? While we may never solve this great debate, Tidbits can keep us informed of some of the interesting facts about each of them, while celebrating May as National Egg Month.• It’s believed that the first chickens came to

North America with Christopher Columbus on his second voyage here in 1493. There are now about 200 different breeds, with approximately 280 million laying hens in the U.S., each one producing about 250 to 300 eggs a year. Those seven billion eggs comprise about 10 percent of the world’s supply.

• If brown bread is better for you, does that mean that brown eggs are, too? Not at all! There is no nutritional, flavor, or hygienic difference between brown and white eggs. It’s all about what kind of chicken laid the egg. Rust-colored chickens, such as the Rhode Island Red and Plymouth Rock, lay brown eggs, while white eggs are laid by white fowl, such as the White Leghorn. The Leghorn accounts for about 90 percent of North America’s egg-laying chickens.

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• A hen lays about 300 eggs a year, beginning at 19 weeks of age. The older she gets, the larger eggs she produces. It takes her about 24 to 26 hours to produce an egg. Thirty minutes after one egg is laid, she begins the process all over again.

• Most eggs are laid between the hours of 7 and 11 a.m. The hen needs about 5 oz. of food and 10 oz. of water to create one egg.

• Farmers can improve egg production just by regulating the lighting in the henhouse. The hens will lay more eggs if they’re fooled into thinking a day is 28 hours long.

• The color of an egg yolk is dependent on what the hen eats. Hens consuming yellow corn or alfalfa produce eggs with medium yellow yolks, while those who eat feed with wheat or barley yield egg yolks of a lighter color. A yolk can be almost colorless if the hen is fed white corn meal. Since farmers are not permitted to add artificial colors to feed, some add natural yellow-orange materials, such as flower petals.

• Although the albumen is also called the egg white, it’s not really white until it’s beaten or cooked. Two-thirds of the egg’s liquid weight is contained in the albumen, as well as more than half of the egg’s protein. The fresher the egg, the cloudier the egg white. This is due to the presence of carbon dioxide inside the egg when it is laid. Since a fresh egg has had less time for the CO2 to escape, the white is cloudy.

• There are about 17,000 tiny pores covering an egg’s surface through which the egg can absorb flavors and odors. That’s why it’s important to keep them in a carton. The carton also helps keep them fresh for at least four to five weeks after their pack date. Leaving eggs on the kitchen counter for just one day ages them more than refrigerator storage of one week. Eggs are more likely to dry up than to rot.

• A person suffering from alektorophobia is afraid of chickens.

• In order to be classified as Extra Large, a dozen eggs must weigh at least 27 oz. A dozen Large eggs must be 24 oz., and Medium, 21 oz. per dozen.

• If you crack open a double-yolked egg, it was probably produced by a young hen whose production cycle is not yet controlled. She might also turn out an egg with no yolk at all! Older hens that lay extra large eggs can also produce multi-yolked eggs. In fact, the record-setting egg held nine yolks. Other records set in the egg department include the largest chicken egg ever laid (one pound, with a double yolk and a double shell), and the most eggs laid by a chicken in a single day (seven).

• Having trouble peeling hard-boiled eggs? They will peel more easily if they are at least a week old before being boiled. Can’t remember if an egg is raw or hard-boiled? Try spinning it. If it spins easily, it’s been boiled. A raw egg wobbles.

• If you see a grayish ring around the yolk of a hard-boiled egg it’s probably because you cooked it too long. A high iron content in the cooking water can also be a contributor. For best results with hard-boiled eggs, cool them quickly in a bowl of ice water.

• One of our favorite pie toppers originated in the Swiss village of Merhrinyghen in 1720. A pastry chef named Gasparini whipped up egg whites and sugar and created what is known

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WHICH CAME FIRST? (continued): as meringue. To make perfect meringue,

bake on a dry day. Damp, humid days cause meringue to be limp and sticky. Avoid even the tiniest bit of fat on the bowl and utensils, and take care when separating the eggs, as just the smallest smidgen of yolk can ruin meringue.

• Chemists have discovered a use for the nearly four billion pounds of chicken feathers generated each year during poultry processing. A method has been developed for cleaning the feathers and separating them into chopped fibers and quills, and recycling them into a material used in making plastic products. These include thin sheets of cellophane wrap, holders for beverage six-packs, and automobile dashboards.

• Although we don’t think of them as birds of flight, chickens can actually fly. The record-setting distance for a non-stop flight is about 230 yards. They can also travel along the ground at about 9 miles per hour.

• Those “secret” 11 herbs and spices that go into the making of Kentucky Fried Chicken really are a secret! There is only one complete, handwritten copy of the recipe in existence, signed by Colonel Harland Sanders, locked in a computerized vault at company headquarters in Louisville. Only two KFC officials have access to the recipe, and even the names of those two are kept secret.

• 1957 marked the first year that finger-lickin’ good KFC was sold in its signature bucket. Today, people in 80 countries enjoy one billion KFC dinners every year.

• Flags flew at half-mast on all Kentucky state buildings for four days in December 1980 when Colonel Sanders died of leukemia.

WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES

From slippers to running shoes to boots, folks don different shoes for different reasons. This week, Tidbits brings you a small variety of footwear facts.• When Englishman Roger Bannister donned

his running shoes on May 6, 1954, who knew that he would become the first man to run a mile in less than four minutes? He set his record time of 3 minutes, 59.4 seconds at the Iffley Road Track in Oxford, England, as 3,000 spectators looked on. His monumental record endured for only 46 days, when it was broken by his Australian rival, John Landy, who was about 1.5 seconds faster. Bannister went on to become a noted neurologist and Master of Pembroke College, Oxford. When asked if he viewed his running record as his most important achievement, he replied that his 40 years as a neurologist were much more significant.

• Although we think of Elvis Presley when the hit “Blue Suede Shoes” is mentioned, it was first a hit for its writer, Carl Perkins, in 1956. As Perkins played a dance gig a few months earlier, he overheard a young man say to his girlfriend, “Don’t step on my suedes.” That very night he went home and wrote the blockbuster hit on a brown paper sack.

• From 1956 to 1977, Edson Arantes do Nascimento of Brazil put on his shoes to play football. While he called them football shoes, we refer to them as soccer shoes. Edson was better known as Pele, the all-time leading scorer of Brazil’s national football team and a member of three victorious World Cup teams.

• You’re mistaken if you think Lady’s Slippers are dancing shoes. They are actually members of the orchid family, and are the official flower of Minnesota and Prince Edward Island, Canada.

• You can take a look a moonwalker Neil Armstrong’s space suit at the Smithsonian, but not his boots. The pair that left behind the first human footprints on the moon were also left behind … on the moon! In order to bring back moon rock samples, the spacecraft had to lose some weight, and Armstrong’s footwear, along with nine other pairs, stayed on the scene.

• While visiting the Smithsonian, you can view a pair of Dorothy’s ruby slippers from the 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz.” It’s believed that there were at least seven pairs for Judy Garland’s use during production, although only four pairs have been located. The shoes started out as white silk, which were inexpensive and easily dyed. Burgundy sequined organza fabric was attached to the shoes’ uppers and heels. It was necessary to use burgundy rather than bright red, since the red would have appeared orange on film. Felt was glued to the soles of the shoes to deaden the sound of Garland’s footsteps and dancing. Can you imagine the film without the ruby slippers? If the screenwriters had followed the text of L. Frank Baum’s book, the shoes would have been silver. They were changed to red to capitalize on the new Technicolor technique.

• And where would Cinderella be without her glass slippers? One of the early renditions of the tale, written by Charles Perrault in 1697, had her dressed in fur boots. It’s thought that when the story was translated from the French into English, vair, meaning “fur,” was confused with verre, which means “glass,” and the story has continued to this day.

• It was American poet, etymologist and translator John Ciardi who made the fol-lowing sage observation: “The Constitution gives every American the inalienable right to make a damn fool of himself.” He was, evidently, also a shrewd observer of people.

• Between 1997 and 2003, the number of 9- to 12-year-olds who spent time outdoors hiking, fishing or camping fell by 50 per-cent.

• Greece’s Parthenon is a famous ruin, but many people today don’t realize that it wasn’t time that caused the destruction of the structure. In 1687, the Ottoman Turks occupied the Acropolis and used the Parthe-non to store gunpowder. A mortar fired by the attacking Venetians hit the building and ignited the gunpowder, causing much of the widespread damage we see today.

• Although Portuguese is the official lan-guage of Brazil, those who study such things say that there are 170 languages spoken in that country, most of them known well only by the indigenous people who grew up speaking them.

• When city officials in New Orleans are es-timating the crowds that turn out for Mardi Gras, they use the sanitation department’s figures on how much garbage was removed during the festival.

• It was famed fashion designer Coco Cha-nel who made the little black dress a popular item; before that, most women wore black only when they were in mourning.

• England’s King Richard I, known popu-larly as the Lionheart, didn’t actually live in England; his residence was in Aquitaine, in the southwestern part of France. He didn’t speak English, either. • The next time you’re at a dance in Utah, remember not to get too close to your part-ner; in that state, by law, daylight must be visible between partners.

• Thought for the Day: “The nuclear arms race is like two sworn enemies stand-ing waist deep in gasoline, one with three matches, the other with five.” -- Carl Sagan

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What is the amount of exercise recommended for a man or woman of 55? I was always under the impression that 15 minutes of aerobic exercise three times a week was a sufficient amount of time for heart health. Am I wrong? -- R.K.

ANSWER: That used to be the recommended amount of exercise time for an adult. For read-ers, aerobic exercise is the kind of exercise that is tailored for the heart. It’s exercise that em-ploys the continuous use of large muscles for a somewhat protracted period of time, at least 10 minutes. Jogging, biking, walking, swimming and dancing are examples of aerobic exercise.The latest advice for adults, if their doctors say they are fit enough to exercise, is to get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise a week. That’s 20 minutes of exercise seven days a week or 50 minutes, three times a week. You can divide it any way you wish, but the minimum amount of one session of exercise has to be 10 minutes. If you are a novice, take your time to reach 10 minutes. A single session can be longer if you choose.Moderate-intensity exercise is walking at a pace of 3.5 miles an hour, a brisk walk.Or if you want to devote less time to exercise, you can if you make it vigorous exercise. Vigor-ous exercise for 75 minutes a week fulfills the requirement for heart health.If you’re up to it and if you want even greater results, double those times -- 300 minutes of

moderate exercise a week or 150 minutes of vigorous exercise a week. I want to issue the warning again. Get doctor approval for any of this. Strength-training exercise -- weightlifting -- also is strongly recommended for all adults regardless of age.The booklet on aerobic exercise explains how to benefit your heart in clear language. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 1301W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. ***DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am an 80-year-old woman, and I’ll never be able to wear a bikini again because my body is covered with ugly red spots. The doctor calls them cherry angiomas.They are beginning to appear on my trunk and over my thighs and upper arms. I’d like to know how much longer I can expect to play host to them. -- J.H.ANSWER: Cherry angiomas are tiny, round, firm, smooth, red skin projections that are growths of small blood vessels. People can have a few or hundreds. Mostly they spring up on the trunk and upper arms. They have no impact on health.You can expect to be host to them forever. If they bother you, there are a number of ways to get rid of them. A doctor can dry them up with an electric current or with a laser.I don’t know why they happen. They just do. And they occur mostly in senior years.***Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I need some strat-egies on some issues I’m having with my Bichon, “Sassy.” First, she wakes me up at the same time, 4:45 a.m., and whines for me to come play with her. I’ve tried putting her out of the room, tried the “shhhh” thing, but she’ll just keep whining. Also, if another dog is in the yard, she will bark and go crazy. I’ve tried distracting her, shaking coins in a can and us-ing a spray bottle, to no avail. Can you help? -- Maryann, via e-mail

DEAR MARYANN: These behaviors can be frustrating, especially since Sassy sounds like a strong-willed, independent dog. In the first case, Sassy is on a different sleep schedule than you, and wants to be up and playing early. All of my dogs have been “morning people” too, and I’m not, so I feel your pain.Is anything that might be triggering her to wake up, like a coffee maker set to go off at 4:45? Look and listen for odd sounds at that time. You also might try to have Sassy sleep

in the other room all night. If she’s used to sleeping with you, this will mean a few trying nights. Don’t scold or shush her, and reward her with treats when she gets into her bed. Also, try adjusting her feeding, walking and play times, morning and night, and see if that makes any difference.Barking at strange dogs is an instinctive thing Sassy does. She doesn’t respond to negative reinforcement (shaker cans, spray bottles), so try a positive approach. When Sassy starts to bark at a dog in the yard, say “Enough” in a calm but firm voice. When she stops barking and looks at you, give her a treat.You’ll need to be patient and avoid giv-ing commands in an angry voice or getting frustrated (which your pet can sense) and reverting to the old “shhh!” technique. Work calmly and consistently with Sassy on these issues.

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• On May 20, 1506, the great Italian explorer Christopher Columbus dies in Valladolid, Spain. Columbus, and most others, greatly underestimated the world’s size. In 1492, Columbus sighted Cuba, which he thought was mainland China, and in De-cember he landed on Hispaniola, which he thought might be Japan.

• On May 19, 1864, President Abraham Lincoln writes to anti-slavery Congressional leader Sen. Charles Sumner of Massachusetts, proposing that widows and children of soldiers should be given equal treatment regardless of race. As a result, Con-gress introduced a resolution (H.R. 406, Section 13) to provide for the equal treatment of the dependents of black soldiers.

• On May 18, 1917, six weeks after the United States formally enters the First World War, the U.S. Congress passes the Selective Service Act, giving the president the power to draft soldiers. By the end of World War I in November 1918, some 24 million men had registered for the draft.

• On May 21, 1927, American pilot Charles A. Lind-bergh lands at Le Bourget Field in Paris, successful-ly completing the first solo, nonstop trans-Atlantic flight. The flight of the Spirit of St. Louis between New York and Paris took 33-1/2 hours. Six men had died attempting the same flight.

• On May 23, 1934, famed fugitives Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker are killed when police ambush their car near Sailes, La. They died in a two-minute fusillade of 167 bullets.

• On May 22, 1958, American singer Jerry Lee Lew-is arrives in England as a newly married man, with his pretty young wife in tow. Within days, it was revealed that his new wife, Myra Gail Lewis, was actually only 13 years old and was his first cousin once removed.

• On May 17, 1965, the FBI laboratory declares the lyrics of “Louie Louie” to be officially unintelligi-ble. Based on outcry from parents who believed the lyrics to be pornographic, the FBI launched a formal investigation in 1964. Audio experts in the FBI laboratory played and re-played “Louie Louie” at 78 rpm, 45 rpm, 33-1/3 rpm and even slower speeds in an attempt to determine the song’s true lyrics.



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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might be a bit shaken by a friend’s request. But before the Lamb leaps to conclusions, insist on a full explanation. You still might say no, but at least you’ll know what you’re saying no to.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Seeing red over those nasty remarks by someone with an ax to grind? Of course you are. So get out there and give your supporters the facts they need to get the truth out.GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A changing situ-ation should get you to reassess your vacation plans and make any adjustments as soon as pos-sible. And don’t fret -- the change most likely will turn out for the better.CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t put off dealing with any negative feelings that might be left over from a recent confrontation. The sooner all is resolved, the sooner you can move forward with fewer complications.LEO (July 23 to August 22) Leos and Leonas might feel the urge to redecorate their dens, and that can turn into a good opportunity to strengthen family ties by putting the whole pride to work to make it happen.VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Look for the most efficient way to get a job done quickly and well. Taking more time than you need to make it look more challenging is a short-sighted move you might regret later on.LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Travel remains strong in your aspect. And this time, it could involve someone traveling a great dis-tance to come to see you. Meanwhile, an impor-tant matter suddenly could need your attention.SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A workplace situation becomes a lot more bother-some than you’d expected. Be careful not to be pulled into all that anger. Look for support among others who also want to avoid trouble.SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Cheer up, lonely lovers, wherever you are. Just when you thought you’d been deleted from Cupid’s database, the chubby cherub proves that’s just not so. Congratulations.CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A casual relationship could take a more serious turn. Are you ready for it? Your stars say you are. Paired Sea Goats also will find a renewed richness in their relationships.AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Meeting a collaborator with new ideas seems to be a dream come true. But for both your sakes, be sure all your legal i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed before you start working together.PISCES (February 19 to March 21) A romantic overture flatters the usually unflappable Fish. But since it’s a sincere from-the-heart gesture, go ahead an enjoy it. A minor health problem responds well to treatment.BORN THIS WEEK: You have the warm heart of a Taurean and the sensitivity of a Gemini. You would make a wonderful leader. So go ahead: Run for office.(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

HOLLYWOOD ... Once again, the divine Chris Pine gets a paragraph in this column and headlines elsewhere. He’s back in Tinseltown, prepping for a stage appearance. Here’s an actor who loves to act -- be it onscreen, onstage or anywhere else he can flex those thespic ac-coutrements. His love life? That I can’t answer. Gather ‘round girls, and duke it out!Try this on your spelling bee. GABOUREY SIDIBE. Of course, you know she’s the lus-cious fat lady who plays “Precious.” And she’s just as luscious and precious in real life as she is on screen. And yes, her clothes must be made to order. I’ve never met her, but she is one person I would like to. She looks like wonderful fun!And how’s this for a name? Aziz Ansari. He’s the star of NBC’s sitcom “Parks and Recre-ation” and is set to host the 2010 Movie Awards in June. He’s a new personality on the horizon, so glom on to the spelling of his name. ... And a final note in this week’s column on spelling. To all of you who have asked, yes, all the Jennifers in film and on TV that I can think of spell their names with two “N”s.I don’t know how many of you wait up for the late shows, but being an insomniac, I am one of them. Tickles me to see most of the femmes ap-pearing in little nothing dresses, and using their long, thick hair to keep themselves warm.Aside to Viola B. of Boston: Sorry, I have never had the pleasure of meeting Oprah Winfrey. However, I agree with everything you say. She is probably the biggest femme name in showbiz today. As to her personal life, as I said a few columns back, I really don’t know about the “Stedman” relationship. And P.S. I’m sure she would get a big kick out of the little boy who was “listening to Okra.”And to Nancy H. of Los Angeles: Indeed, I did know Jack Benny. Not only was he highly talented and one of the world’s top entertainers, he was the nicest, kindest person you would ever want to meet. I worked with him. I was on his New Year’s Eve Show (incidentally, it

still runs in replays). I was with him at lunches and dinners, and when I was president of the Hollywood Women’s Press Club, he was the top guest seated at my table because he was to receive an award. In the middle of lunch he said to me and to his PR person, Irving Fein, “I have pains in my stomach.” So, Irving and I helped him out and up the stairs and into Irving’s car. He was taken to the hospital, and he died shortly afterward.***BITS ‘N’ PIECES: A lot of bare femme flesh on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. ... Come June, James Cameron receives the Science Fiction and Horror Academy Award. Another trophy for his already full shelves! ... Britney, Paris and Lindsay: Come out, come out, wherever you are! The Sunset Strip is quiet without you. ... Didya know that Whoopi Goldberg has written a novel titled “Alice.” ... And also did you know that Greta Garbo turned down the role in “Country Girl” that set Grace Kelly on the road to fame?(c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc.

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7. Lady Gaga feat. Beyonce No. 7 “Telephone” (Streamline/KonLive/Cherrytree)8. Usher feat will.i.am No. 10 “OMG” (LaFace)9. Ke$ha No. 19 “Your Love Is My Drug” (Kemosabe/RCA)10. Adam Lambert No. 23 “Whataya Want From Me” (19/RCA)

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1. Justin Bieber No. 1 “My World 2.0” (Schoo Boy/Raymond Braun/Island)2. MGMT new entry “Congratulations” (Columbia)3. Lady Antebellum No. 4 “Need You Now” (Capitol Nashville)4. Usher No. 2 “Raymond V Raymond” (LaFace/Jive)5. Coheed and Cambria new entry “Year of the Black Rainbow” (Columbia)6. Various Artists No. 5 “NOW 33” (Universal EMI/Sony Music)7. Lady Gaga No. 7 “The Fame” (Streamline KonLive/Cherrytree/Interscope)8. Ke$ha No. 16 “Animal” (Kemosabe/RCA)9. Monica No. 6 “Still Standing” (RMG)10. Justin Bieber No. 8 “My World (EP)” (SchoolBoy/Raymond Braun/Island)


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10 Scams You Need to Know About

When you read lists of the latest scams, they’re all different. There are some scams, however, that seem to make all the current lists. Here are the ones to beware of at this point, in no particular order.1. Help for Haiti Websites: Still a hot topic, the FBI told CNN it is “suspicious” of most of the 4,600 sites seeking donations for Haiti earthquake victims.2. Home Repair: Spring is here, and so are the guys with a truck full of tools or as-phalt, ready to take your money in advance.3. Weddings: Beware “free” tickets to bridal shows; dresses with fake labels; planners, photographers and caterers who take your money and run. 4. The Census: You may be contacted in person, by e-mail or by phone by people looking for your personal banking informa-tion and demanding that you’re obligated to give it. You’re not.5. Toyota “Recall”: These scams involve a toll-free number that is very similar to the real Toyota number. When you call the fake number, you’ll be charged $5.96 and will be asked for information such as your Social Security number. 6. Work at Home: You’ll get information that tells you how to find the jobs, not the actual jobs.

7. Windows 7 Updates: You could lose mon-ey when you pay for fake software update codes, or postage for free updates. 8. Canada Lottery -- Soccer World Cup: You’ll be invited to send money to be in the promotional lottery. Worse, you’ll be told you’ve already won and just have to send in some fees.9. Mystery Shoppers: You could be charged for a guide and a kit showing how to find the jobs, or they’ll ask for your banking informa-tion so they can automatically deposit your pay.10. Stranded Pets: Your heartstrings will be tugged, and you could end up paying for adoption fees, vaccinations, customs fees and more ... but your pet never arrives.To keep up with scams, take a look at the Scams website message board at www.scam.com. You don’t have to log in to read the messages. Also, Consumer Affairs at consumeraffairs.com is an informal site that appears to keep up with the latest scams as well as recalls.Rule of thumb: Be suspicious when it comes to your money or information.

David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Fea-tures Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].


NASCAR THIS WEEKBy Monte Dutton

Penske racer Brad Keselowski, who comes from a family of NASCAR drivers, currently leads the Nationwide Series in points. (Photo: John Clark/NASCAR This Week)

Keselowski Must Avoid Mental Mistakes

TALLADEGA, Ala. -- For the second week in a row, Brad Keselowski competed in two races, one Sprint Cup and one Nationwide Series, on the same day.He was far from the only one, but Keselowski won the Aaron’s 312 after finishing 34th in the Aaron’s 499. And he’s leading the Nationwide Series standings by a healthy margin.“There’s a quick adaptation period where you have to show a certain skill set that’s com-pletely different,” said Keselowski. “It’s like in football, if you were taking a snap as a wide receiver and going over and taking one as run-ning back. It makes it interesting, and that’s when you see who has the talent to do that and the mental strength to try.”Talladega Superspeedway is a track that often eliminates cars and drivers by something close to random selection. Ryan Newman suggested that its races shouldn’t count in the point stand-ings. Dale Earnhardt Jr. referred to it as “a lottery.”But Keselowski owes a lot to the perilous Ala-bama track. He won the Aaron’s 499 in 2009 while he was only a part-time competitor in Cup. The exposure helped him earn a regular Cup ride at Penske Racing.The 26-year-old from Rochester Hills, Mich., is from a racing family. His father and uncle com-peted in NASCAR with some success. He’s still finding his way in the Cup ranks -- currently 26th in points -- but he is widely considered a future star, even while some of his peers regard him warily for an aggressiveness uncommon in newcomers.

But Keselowski knows he has to play it smart, particularly with a Nationwide Series champi-onship within his grasp.“I have no room to make a mental error if I want to win the championship at the end of the year,” he said. “It’s very draining to drive both series. It gives you the opportunity to make a mental mistake from just being worn down. I’m going to have to work hard to make sure that doesn’t happen.”It’s so far, so good, for a young man who finds himself exactly where he always wanted to be.***Monte Dutton has covered motorsports for The Gaston (N.C.) Gazette since 1993. He was named writer of the year by the National Motorsports Press Association in 2008. His blog NASCAR This Week (http://nascar.rbma.com) features all of his reporting on racing, roots music and life on the road. E-mail Monte at [email protected].



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