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Missy Franklin is dedicating all her Olympic races to her home state of Colorado.
The 17-year-old swimmer said Thursday she was affected by the movie-theater shootings in the Denver suburb of Aurora, where she attends high school and trains.
�Every single race I�m going to have that Colorado incident back on my mind,� she said. �It�s such a terrible thing, and I�m so shaken by it. They�re in my thoughts this entire process.�
Franklin, who lives in Centennial, said she and her parents didn�t know any of the 12 shooting victims or the 58 others who were injured.
�But Aurora and Colorado in general is such a close state that when something like that happens we�re all affected by it, no matter who it is,� she said.
Franklin said she never had been to the theater where the shootings took place.
�It�s hitting very close to home,� she said.
Franklin and the rest of the U.S. swimming team was training in France when she first heard about the shootings through Twitter. Because of the time difference, she had to wait several hours to find out if any of her friends had attended the midnight showing of the Batman movie.
One of them did, but �thankfully he was not at that theater,� she said.
Franklin will have to clear her mind of the tragedy while she competes in seven events at her first Olympics. She will open her program Saturday, when she�s expected to swim a leg of the 4x100-meter freestyle relay on opening night at the Aquatics Centre.
No less an expert than 14-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps said Franklin�s biggest challenge will be harnessing her boundless energy over the eight-day meet, but Franklin figures last month�s ultra-competitive U.S. trials gave her valuable experience.
�I know that I�ve done this many events before, and I�m ready to add in relays, but relays are my favorite part, and I think those are going to give me energy,� she said. �I know that it�s going to be tough, but like Michael said, it�s all mental, and I think that I�m prepared to do it.�
Phelps even told Franklin to ask, phone or text him if she needs anything.
�She hasn�t,� he said. �I offered.�
Franklin has gotten most of her advice from others on the women�s team, but one thing she wants to ask about is college. Phelps attended Michigan for one year but didn�t swim for the Wolverines.
�I love getting opinions from everyone,� she said. �It�s just great to have all that knowledge behind you.�
Franklin, who will be a senior at Regis Jesuit High School this fall, plans to make her first recruiting trip to California at the end of August. As the most sought after prep swimmer in the country, she also has penciled in visits to Georgia and Southern California.
As mature as the bubbly teen is, she was thrilled that her parents arrived Thursday to watch their only child compete.
�I�m so happy to know that they�re here, but apparently my dad is calling everyone �mate,�� she said with a smile. �I�m like, �Wrong country, Dad,� but as long as he doesn�t tell anyone he�s related to me, it�s fine.�
Franklin�s enthusiasm extends to her digs at the athletes� village.
�The apartments are so nice. We have these little, like, London bedspreads that we�re able to take home. They�re so cute,� she said.
�We have little living rooms � they have blue couches and pink pillows. Everything is so colorful. They planted, like, 18,000 trees in the village, so to have that, it�s so beautiful, and just the village itself is gorgeous.�
Her first trip to England, which has included seeing the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, has exceeded Franklin�s expectations.
�It�s so beautiful and so grand,� she said.
Her compliments extend to the Olympic pool and its sloping roof, which resembles the belly of a whale.
�It hasn�t really intimidated me,� she said. �I feel really relaxed and really comfortable in that pool.�


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In this episode, Josh Twist of the Windows Azure Mobile Services team does a quick walk-through of Mobile Services and discusses topics of interest for web developers. Josh walks us through a short architectural overview of how Mobile Services works, how the service is built on top of Windows Azure Web Sites, and how web developers should feel comfortable with the JavaScript syntax available for customizing the way their mobile applications function. If you're a web developer considering Mobile Services or and you're curious how the feature will ease your mobile development efforts, this episode will walk you through an introduction to the topic.
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Jackson District Library's Carnegie Branch (244 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201) will host A Taste Of Tech on Tuesdays August 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th at 12:00PM. Do you have a new digital device and need some hands-on tutoring to become an expert? Bring your eReader, smart phone or MP3 player and learn how to download eBooks, audiobooks and music from Jackson District Library's website! Please be sure it's charged and remember to bring your cords. No appointment necessary, just stop in at noon and bring your lunch! For more information, call (517) 788-4087.


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The San Antonio Spurs are the winners of the 2005, 2003 and 1999 NBA championships.
On June 23, 05 they kicked the Detroit Pistons ass in game 7.
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A shit football team who last won the league almost 50 years ago but whose fans still think they are better than The Arsenal, even though it takes roughly 9 years to beat them.
"Spurs really are a rubbish club"
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Abbreviation of the car, Bentley Continental Flying Spur. Commonly used in rap songs.
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the allmighty origional champions
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To hit some in the face
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A spurs was an old English word to describe a Jew, who were situated in North London
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justifying the moment of your idiotic thinking. You basically ask yourself : 'Why the f*** did i just say/ask that?'
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MARTINSBURG - Police shot and killed a man who pulled a knife on officers on South Queen Street late Wednesday night, stabbing one.
According to a release issued by the Martinsburg Police Department, Wayne Arnold Jones, 50, of Stephens City, Va., was stopped by police while walking in the roadway on South Queen Street. He told officers he was carrying a weapon, but would not specify what it was.
Officers ordered Jones to place his hands on the cruiser so the weapon could be removed, according to the release, but Jones refused and became increasingly angry. Officers used a Taser to attempt to gain control of the subject; when it proved ineffective, a second Taser was used.
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Jones remained out of police control and fled to a doorway entrance in the 100 block of South Queen Street, according to the release. There, after Jones refused more verbal commands, officers attempted to restrain him using physical force, according to the release.
While officers were attempting to restrain Jones, he pulled out a knife and stabbed an officer in the torso, forcing officers to back off, according to the release. When Jones continued to disobey orders to drop the knife and attempted to get back to his feet, police used their weapons to "fire multiple rounds into the subject, which neutralized the threat," according to the release.
Ty Kemmerer, who lives in an apartment near the shooting, told The Journal late Wednesday night that he heard police outside his window conducting what he believed to be a traffic stop before the shots were fired.
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Medics were contacted and officers attempted life-saving techniques, according to the release, but they were unsuccessful.
The officer who was stabbed suffered a minor wound that did not require medical attention, although the knife penetrated his vest, according to the release.
Five officers were involved in the shooting, and all have been placed on paid administrative leave. The West Virginia State Police is conducting an investigation of the incident.
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Mobility impairments are often due to conditions such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, or spinal cord injury. Students may use crutches, braces, or a wheelchair, and in a few instances, may be accompanied to class by a round-the-clock nurse. Medical impairments are often invisible disabilities, caused by such conditions as arthritis, asthma, cancer, orthopedic limitations, post surgery symptoms, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or seizure disorder. The student may have limited energy; difficulty walking, standing, or sitting for a long time; or other disabling characteristics, such as an inability to write.
Functional limitations may be episodic for some students who may experience dizziness, disorientation, and difficulty breathing during a recurrence. For example, with asthma or a seizure disorder, a student may have periods when they function without any accommodations, but at other times their functional limitations are quite severe.
Even with the same disability, students with mobility or medical impairments may have a wide variety of characteristics. For example, persons who have experienced a spinal cord injury are likely to show differing degrees of limitation. They may require different types of class accommodations or may need no accommodations, depending upon individual functional limitations.
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Students who have upper body limitations who are unable to use their hands will likely need exam accommodations. These accommodations may include extended time, a scribe, or voice recognition software. Assist the student in coordinating these accommodations with the Disability Services (DS).
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Cloudy evening, but mostly dry. Clear spells developing by dawn.
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A cloudy evening for many, with the odd spot of rain or drizzle possible, although cloud will slowly clear to the south and east. Some clear spells are then likely to develop during the early hours of Wednesday. Minimum Temperature 12 °C.
A bright start for most places, although cloud will gradually build from the west. It should stay dry, and feeling warm, but turning rather breezy by dusk. Maximum Temperature 22 °C.
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Early rain will gradually clear to sunny spells and showers during Thursday, but staying breezy. These sunny spells and blustery showers continue during Friday and Saturday, turning heavy at times.
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Windy in the north, rain tomorrow. Drier in the southeast.
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Remaining windy in the north tonight, with showers continuing across northern Scotland. It'll be a drier night elsewhere, with clearer spells, though turning cloudy across Northern Ireland with rain pushing in by the end of the night.
Rain and strong winds in Northern Ireland will spread into Scotland during Wednesday, with some light rain or drizzle developing across western England and Wales too. Dry and bright elsewhere.
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Thursday, cloud and rain slowly clearing southeast, with blustery showers in the north. Very windy in Scotland. Sunshine and further blustery showers on Friday and Saturday and thunder possible too.
Updated at: 1427 on Tue 27 Sep 2016
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UK Outlook for Sunday 2 Oct 2016 to Tuesday 11 Oct 2016:
Generally a brighter end to the weekend, with sunshine and a few showers on Sunday and lighter winds, though becoming cloudier and windier later as outbreaks of rain spread in from the west during the start of the week. Changeable conditions are then expected to continue through the remainder of the period bringing showers or longer spells of rain interspersed by drier and brighter periods. The heaviest and most persistent rain along with the stronger winds are likely to occur in the west and northwest, whereas eastern and southeastern parts should see more prolonged drier and brighter spells. Temperatures near normal at first, though soon rising to slightly above average and perhaps even warm at times in the southeast.
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There is currently low confidence for the forecast during the second half of October, however the most likely scenario is a continuation of the more changeable conditions. The north and northwest is likely to see the most unsettled weather, with strong winds and showers or longer spells of rain, intermixed with some drier interludes. Further south and southeast there is a greater likelihood of drier, brighter weather with a low possibility of more prolonged settled spells here. Temperatures will vary through the period, but probably averaging out slight above average for the time of year, with an increasing risk of overnight frost in the more settled spells.
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March 26th, 1997...The Movie?
Posted 28 July 2012 - 04:33 PM
A movie about March 26th, 1997 (preferably marketed under that title) would not only rock for Wings fans, I think it could be the next great hockey movie if made with the same fervor as "Miracle". I don't believe i've ever seen a more entertaining hockey game in my life. Personally, I preferred the pre-lockout brand of NHL hockey. The battles, physical play, and refs who kept the whistles in their pockets made it much more convincing that only the best team won the game. Obviously, most of you probably know the intimate details of what preceded the game to make it what it was, so ill spare that. My rough draft includes...
Important...Avalanche are the antagonist, duh. It would be great to have it be just an unbiased advertisement for that rivalry and time in hockey history but the Avs have too many bad guys to make that work.
Opening Credits: A quiet video montage with intermittant quotes... Wings disappointments of the preceding few years, Lindros trade and the move of the Nordiques to Colorado, Wings 62 win season, Colorado getting Roy, etc...leading into the 96 WCF.
Opening Scene Movie opens with the intermission and minutes of the period preceding the Claude Lemieux hit in the 1996 Western Conference Finals. During this scene we get glimpses of main characters in the movie (Bowman, Yzerman, McCarty, Maltby, Draper, Vernon, Larionov... Sakic, Forsberg, Foote, Roy, Lemieux, Ricci, Crawford) and a feel for the air in each teams locker room.
Scene 2, The Shanahan Difference: Beginning of season. Talk between higher ups of the Wings about the Shanahan deal, why it was needed. Shows his arrival and Detroit locker room atmosphere.
Scene 3: Avs raise banner, explores lockerroom atmosphere, get to know players/attitudes (especially towards Detroit. Empahasis on Roy, Lemieux, Crawford.
Scene 4: One of the early season meetings of the teams with emphasis on the wings locker room struggles/coming together/animosity towards Colorado
Scene 5: Midseason highlights slideshow with commentator clips.
Scene 6: Week leading up to the 26th...anticipation from both teams, arrogance, jokes, etc. (all preceding scenes are less than 1/2 of movie time)
Gametime: More than enough opportunity to make a great flick here.
Actors (this is I think what got me started with this idea)...
Scotty Bowman - Jason Alexander (Sounds insane, but he could look almost exactly like him and if he pulled it off would be one of the more impressive acting roles he could ever accomplish)
Claude Lemieux - Jason Isaacs
Mike Vernon - Emilio Estevez
Mike Ricci - Himself (previosly played Elmer Lach in The Rocket)
Mathieu Dandenault - Himself (also played in The Rocket)
Marc Crawford - Himself (i bet he'd be a good actor)
Adam Foote - Owen Wilson (i know, right? Wierd? It's in the nose...would also be a big role for him if he pulled of the attitude right because its not his normal role)
Joe Sakic - Harry Conick Jr. (I know, i know...google it tho). Probably not though, no idea for him.
Peter Forsberg - If you know anyone else that looks like the offspring of a vampire and lion, let me know.
Konstantinov - ?? (btw, Vlad was one of the oldest looking 27 year olds ever)
Darren McCarty - Critical role and I am clueless
Igor Larionov - Himself (a little hair color and he's 36 again...dude's to cool for anyone else to play him anyway)
Brendan Shanahan - huge role, big voice in the movie, humor focal point along with Darren (ideally some young, funny, up and comer...no idea tho)
Barry Smith - Paul Gleason
Dave Lewis - Whoever normally plays Hitler in movies
Real interested in who LGW can come up with!
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Posted 28 July 2012 - 06:24 PM
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RIP Bob Probert
RIP Wade Belak
RIP Derek Boogaard
RIP Rick Rypien
Posted 28 July 2012 - 07:31 PM
HankthaTank - Squirrels, they hate to be thrown. / Why is the magical unicorn named Brian... Jedi - I just downloaded the "kids" book, "Go the F--k to Sleep" as narrated by Samuel L. Jackson on my kindle. I am now ready to be a daddy. / *Checks Router* No, I'm positive I didn't hit the "Wings Defense Sucks" button. Electrophile - I'm just glad the Wings were able to win despite the Curse of Brian. ACallToArms - I think Trey needs to put something about payroll tax and deferred income in his sig... Edicius - I'd rather [have] a soundbite of me saying "I like (man sausage)" rather than "I like Crosby".
Posted 28 July 2012 - 08:09 PM
Chuck Norris can play Darren McCarty.
I would think he'd have to play Draper. Though I can't see Chuck Norris crying while saying, " look what he did to my face." Chuck Norris can't cry, it's just not physically possible for him.
Posted 28 July 2012 - 08:48 PM
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RIP MicMichSteve. I was fortunate to have called you my friend.
Posted 28 July 2012 - 08:54 PM
If Chuck plays McCarty, its gonna take some serious special effects to have Lemieux's face only have blood on it, instead of a hole through it.
If Chuck plays Kris, it will take some serious special effects to have the boards damage his face rather than the reverse.
RIP Bob Probert
RIP Wade Belak
RIP Derek Boogaard
RIP Rick Rypien
Posted 28 July 2012 - 09:13 PM
Shannahan - Ben Affleck
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Posted 28 July 2012 - 10:22 PM
Chuck Norris can play Darren McCarty.
Naw that's definitely Draper all the way.
For Mac I'd rather someone like maybe Bruce Willis or Clint Eastwood.
And Yzerman I think would have to be someone like Harrison Ford or Charlton Heston.
Lidstrom... Liam Neeson?
And Konstantinov... Dolph Lundgren (too easy, I know).
Peter Forsberg - Steve Buschemi
Adam Foote - Nicholas Cage
Mike Keane - David Spade
Who else from the Avs is really annoying and deserves a really annoying actor?
Posted 28 July 2012 - 10:23 PM
Adam Deadmarsh.
Naw that's definitely Draper all the way.
For Mac I'd rather someone like maybe Bruce Willis or Clint Eastwood.
And Yzerman I think would have to be someone like Harrison Ford or Charlton Heston.
Lidstrom... Liam Neeson?
And Konstantinov... Dolph Lundgren (too easy, I know).
Peter Forsberg - Steve Buschemi
Adam Foote - Nicholas Cage
Mike Keane - David Spade
Who else from the Avs is really annoying and deserves a really annoying actor?
RIP Bob Probert
RIP Wade Belak
RIP Derek Boogaard
RIP Rick Rypien
Posted 28 July 2012 - 10:29 PM
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Posted 29 July 2012 - 06:00 AM
Peter Forsberg - Robert Pattinson
Joe Sakic - Adrien Brody
Mark Crawford - Conan O'Brien
Brendan Shanahan - Vince Vaughn
Matthieu Dandenault - Adam Sandler
Kris Draper - Michael C Hall
Slava Fetisov - Mickey Rourke (he made a convincing russian in Iron Man 2 )
Nick Lidstrom - Chris Hemsworth
Darren McCarty - Ian McShane
Yzerman as himself just because no one can fill those skates even in a film.
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In memory of Steve Shoen, Rest in peace.
Posted 29 July 2012 - 09:11 AM
In a film about the Avs rivalry from....let's say 96-97, culminating with the Wings beating Philly would be amazing, especially if it focused mainly on Yzerman, McCarty and Bowman. From a storytelling point of view, you have Yzerman the every-man, McCarty the emotional driving force of the movie, and Bowman being the calculating boss who winds up getting involved himself in some of the unsavory bits.
New e-book: The Spanish-American War: A Brief History. Relatively short, introductory read for casual history buffs and people who want to learn more about a forgotten war that changed America. Available at BN.com, Smashwords, Kobo, and Diesel E-Books right now. Same link as above.
Posted 29 July 2012 - 09:12 AM
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-- George Orwell
Posted 29 July 2012 - 10:09 AM
"If I were to wish for anything, I should not wish for wealth and power, but for the passionate sense of the potential, for the eye which, ever young and ardent, sees the possible. Pleasure disappoints, possibility never. And what wine is so sparkling, what so fragrant, what so intoxicating, as possibility!" - Kierkegaard
Posted 29 July 2012 - 01:53 PM
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Posted 29 July 2012 - 04:05 PM
(Not sarcasm.)
Edited by Dabura, 29 July 2012 - 04:06 PM.
"If I were to wish for anything, I should not wish for wealth and power, but for the passionate sense of the potential, for the eye which, ever young and ardent, sees the possible. Pleasure disappoints, possibility never. And what wine is so sparkling, what so fragrant, what so intoxicating, as possibility!" - Kierkegaard
Posted 29 July 2012 - 04:10 PM
What about the Bieber playing Claude? Who cares what the actor looks like, the end result of him getting pummeled is what matters.
In Sarah Jessica Parker's case, she already has a pummeled face. And yes that rhymes. And yes I know jokes about her face are old and unjustified. Ah well. It's still hilarious whenever I make them in front of my sisters.
I love Depp as Yzerman.
(Not sarcasm.)
Not the worst option in the world. I just don't see it. I really think I'd like Harrison Ford as Stevie. Just a theory though.
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Below are the qualifications, privileges and dues of the dentist membership categories in the Illinois State Dental Society.
A dentist licensed to practice in Illinois who is a member in good standing of the Illinois State Dental Society, of one of its component societies, and of the American Dental Association, is classified as an Active member.
Active members in good standing are eligible for election or appointment to any office, committee, council or similar position in ISDS. Active members also receive the Illinois Dental News, are entitled to admission to any ISDS scientific session and may participate in other Society member services and programs.
Life membership in the Illinois State Dental Society is a commendable achievement for many of our dedicated members. An ISDS Life member is classified as:
Life membership becomes effective the calendar year immediately following the year in which the requirements are fulfilled.
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A dentist with a degree from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Dental Association, who is actively seeking a position in dentistry, is eligible for Provisional member status. To qualify, a dentist must apply for this category of membership within 12 months of graduation. Provisional membership will terminate on December 31 of the second full calendar year following the year in which the degree was awarded.
Provisional membership is a direct membership category that provides a means for recent graduates who have not yet established a place of practice that enables them to maintain membership in ISDS and ADA. By becoming a provisional member, a dentist maintains his or her eligibility for reduced dues for recent graduates.
A Provisional member is entitled to admission to any ISDS scientific session, participation group insurance programs, a subscription to the Illinois Dental News, and other member benefits and services provided by ISDS.
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Johnny Mathis serenaded a full house Saturday with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in Kleinhans Music Hall.
"A sold-out Kleinhans is a beautiful thing," announced BPO Associate Conductor Matthew Kraemer, presiding over the concert's first half.
And it was. All you need is Mathis. What did he sing? Did it matter? His voice is a wonder of the world. You just sit and admire it.
What we heard Saturday was pretty much what we heard the last few times Mathis came to town, give or take a few numbers. He was best in the songs he sang against the simple backing of a combo anchored by a guitar. You could understand him best in that setting. Against the backdrop of that guitar, he sang an exquisite "Shenandoah" and his heartrending hit, "The Twelfth of Never."
When the orchestra kicked in, Mathis often was drowned out. Apparently, no one adjusted his volume. Some of the material, too – a loud Brazilian medley, for instance – was entertaining enough but did not properly employ the beautiful qualities of his voice.
With Mathis, plain and simple, you want ballads and sensual songs. He is 77 and his voice is as miraculous as ever. It allows him to take a simple approach, singing the song as written. Give him a gorgeous song, and the results are thrilling.
The lovely Borodin melodies from "Kismet" were, as always, a highlight. It was a special delight to hear "The Sands of Time," based on the melody of the eastern caravan heard in "On the Steppes of Central Asia." Mathis captures that arabesque quality so gracefully. He brought the same magic to the chromatics of "Laura," one of his signature songs.
"When I Fall in Love," which began the evening, was full of tenderness. "The Days of Wine and Roses," sung against sleepy drums, and "Misty" – no Mathis concert would be complete without them. (Classic, that wonderful moment in "Misty" when Mathis sings that a thousand violins begin to play, and the BPO violins surge on cue.)
It's always a treat to hear the old jukebox hits – "Chances Are," "It's Not For Me to Say" or "Gina." "You Make Me Feel Brand New" was a crowd pleaser, sung against a great twanging accompaniment from the assembled musicians. "99 Miles From L.A." had a breathless intensity. Mathis knows how to step into a song and give it atmosphere.
You find yourself marveling at how Mathis handles the microphone. He doesn't expend a lot of power, but he gets that vibrato across perfectly, and he shapes his words and syllables with care and enjoyment. You are always aware you are hearing a master at work.
He is unapologetic about singing the old songs, which he knows inside out. He needs no music, no lyrics. He is always dead on, and he is master of the stealth key change. A few times during the night, he pulled that trick where he pulls the pitch out of the air, starting the song solo and waiting for the orchestra to come in.
Mathis sang a long and generous second half, without a break, and he received multiple standing ovations. As Kraemer said, it was a beautiful thing.
The first half of the concert was, too. We heard a sultry medley from Cole Porter's "Kiss Me Kate," a tribute to Hoagy Carmichael and a jazzy bunch of tunes from the musical "Ragtime."
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Thus, according to Chmerkovskiy, Alley believes he's getting to be friends with the wrong people.
"She stopped getting along with me," Chmerkovskiy, 34, said Tuesday on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live. "We had a great relationship … But I got a message now that I am associating with other people that she can't be associated with, I am no longer to be spoken with, and sorry, but it is what it is."
Chmerkovskiy seems baffled more than anything. "I think the world of her," he says of Alley, 63. "I'm not judging people by their religion. I'm Jewish. I don't really believe in science fiction, but whatever."
He adds: "It's sad that we've gone through so much together, and I feel like I've helped her. And this is where we're at now. But I still think the world of her, and I wish her all the best."


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Sport Management
What is Sport Management?
The rapidly growing sport industry and field of sport management is very broad, with jobs available in marketing, sales, and event management, as well as in segments of the business, from professional and intercollegiate athletics, to recreational facilities, and non-profit organizations.
Sport management programs provide business lessons specific to sport, offering a distinct advantage in a very competitive industry. Classes blending theory with practical examples and required field experiences provide the tools needed for successful careers in sport.
Why Study Sport Management?
Based on its blending of liberal arts and professional education, our sport management program produces graduates with the leadership, team-building, critical-thinking, and ethical decision-making skills needed to shape the future of the sport industry.
The program has been approved by the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) Program Review Council. Only one-quarter of all programs in North America have been approved by this group, demonstrating the quality of the Fisher experience.
As a top minor league sports market in the country, Rochester, has a range of practical opportunities for students right down the road from campus. In addition, Fisher is the summer home of the Buffalo Bills Training Camp, and in the summer of 2012, the Yankees AAA team played 37 games at Rochester's Frontier Field. With such varied and plentiful opportunities, you'll have experiences not afforded to other Sport Management programs.
If you have any questions or would like to request more information please contact any member of our department faculty.
Life as a Sport Management Major
Still unsure if the sport management program at Fisher is right for you? Check out the videos below showing how the major has impacted two current students.
Special thanks to Dr. Todd Sodano and his Introduction to Video Production class for creating these videos.
Sport Studies Department Mission
The Sport Studies Department seeks to develop in students the knowledge, skills and experience that will enable them to obtain a position in the sport management field. We indirectly serve the sport management industry and our stakeholders (academic community, practitioners, and alumni) by maintaining a program with high standards and expectations for faculty and students. Students are served directly by a broad-based curriculum that is grounded in the liberal arts and encourages critical analysis of the role of sport as business and the cultural and social significance of sport. Graduates of the program will be equipped to pursue advanced degrees and be effective change agents within the sport industry.
Department Goals
- Cultivate a foundation of content specific knowledge in the numerous fields within the sport industry (e.g. marketing, law, finance), and the ability to generate and acquire the appropriate resources to be an informed practitioner.
- Provide an environment to practice and develop effective communication strategies relevant to business practices in the numerous fields within the sport industry.
- Within classroom and industry settings, provide applied learning opportunities through assignment and experiences that connect theory to practice.
- Provide a framework within which students will have opportunities to develop professional perspectives.
Alumni Profile
Adam Vogel '11
When I transferred to St. John Fisher College, I had absolutely no idea what to expect. I knew I was looking for a sport management program that would catapult me into the industry, but at the same time I wanted to be more than just another "face in the crowd." Fisher's program fits that mold perfectly.
Sport Management Gallery
Check out all the great things our students and alumni are up to in our Sport Management Alumni photo gallery!
Sport Management Podcast
Mixing sports, humor, music and business in a weekly, hour-long podcast, Todd Harrison and Steve Salluzzo highlight the experiences of the alumni of St. John Fisher College's Sport Management Program.
- Podcast 2.5 - Billy Bonneau
- Podcast 2.4 - Dan McSweeney
- Podcast 2.3 - Allie Guido
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Simon qualified for the England team by fishing runner up in the TEFF National Bank championships at Westlowe Mere Fishery last October. By qualifying for the Bank team for the second time Simon has become the only angler in England to qualify for the International Teams more than once in all 3 disciplines of Loch style, Rivers and now Bank fishing, he is also the only angler to have won individual Gold medals in all 3 disciplines.
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Appearances can be deceptive - although there is indeed a cable car at the beginning and end of the Walen Trail from Bannalp (1713m) to Ristis (1600m), this does not at all mean that all the differences in altitude have been conquered. An ascent of 560 metres and descent of 670 metres make of the Panorama Trail a proper alpine route. Being a well-secured mountain path, it offers a unique Alpine experience for (almost) everyone.
On the Oberfeld with its alpine meadows full of grazing goats, a welcoming little mountain restaurant serves its own produce such as goat's milk, goat's cheese, meat and yoghurt. Towards the end of the tour the tired wanderer can find fortification in the Brunnihütte with a mid-morning alpine snack or the already legendary Felsenputzer steak: For it is here, on Brunni, where Switzerland Tourism played the famous Felsenputzer April Fool's joke.
On the adjacent Tickle Trail there is wading - alternately in water and on shore – over moor, gravel, wood chips and stones. Enjoy the tingling feeling of relaxing in nature before continuing along the wide Brunni path for another hour towards Ristis. There the new cable car with its panoramic glass windows ensures a promising finale on the way to Engelberg.
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With the departure of Marty Gantt, Christian Powell and Daniel Aldrich, College of Charleston baseball coach Monte Lee knew some of his younger players would get an opportunity to play this spring.
Radford vs. College of Charleston
When: Saturday, 2 p.m.Saturday, 5 p.m.Sunday, noonWhere: Patriots PointRecords: Radford 23-17; CofC 22-18.Tickets: www.cofcsports.com
Lee just didn't anticipate it would be quite this much.
Going into today's three-game series with Radford, the Cougars have four freshmen as everyday starters in the lineup. Throw in freshman starting pitcher Nathan Helvey, who is second in the Southern Conference with a 2.68 ERA, and there's definitely a youth movement afoot at Patriots Point.
True freshmen Alex Pastorius, Blake Butler and Carl Wise and redshirt-freshman Morgan Phillips have been mainstays in the Cougars' lineup since the middle of the season. While the four freshmen have experienced their share of growing pains, the Cougars are still within striking distance of a SoCon title. They have combined to start more than 100 games already this season.
"We've had those four freshmen in the lineup a little bit by necessity, but to be honest, we've had them in the lineup because they're pretty good players," Lee said. "I think going into the season I felt like Pastorius, Butler, Wise and Phillips would contribute this year. I knew they'd be given opportunities. To their credit, they've gotten the opportunity and run with it."
Pastorius has been a defensive standout, making several spectacular catches in right field. He is hitting .276 with a .387 on-base percentage. The Towson, Md., native has nine doubles and has scored 23 runs, despite missing the last week with a minor injury.
Butler has started every game at second base since the second weekend of the season. The Greensboro, N.C. native, had a season-high four RBIs against Charleston Southern and has a .424 on-base percentage. Since the Davidson series, Butler has hit .500 with 13 runs and a .676 slugging percentage.
Wise just recently became an everyday starter for the Cougars as he has played either first or third base in each of the last 11 games. In that stretch, Wise, who played at White Knoll High, has hit safely in every game and compiled a .400 batting average with four extra-base hits.
Phillips, a native of New York, hit his first two career home runs against Davidson two weeks ago. The centerfielder is hitting .253 with 14 extra-base hits and 19 runs scored.
Helvey, who played at Fort Mill, has solidified a spot in the Cougars' starting rotation with a 4-2 mark. He has struck out 21 batters in 401/3 innings. However, Helvey experienced some arm tenderness during the series with UNC Greensboro at the beginning of the motnth, and has missed his last two starts. Helvey is not expected back in the lineup for at least two weeks.
None of the four expected to play this much, this early. But none are complaining. Despite being solid contributors this season, the four still have to pay their dues. That means setting up the batting cages, taking care of the field, collecting all the balls after practice and worst of all — doing the laundry of the upper classmen.
"It's just a part of being a freshman," Butler said. "Everyone has to go through it as a freshman, so it's not that big of a deal."


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Anna Kendrick arrives at the 56th annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Los Angeles.
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Majority Owners:
Chad Scott
Matt Visser
Lori Murphy
Westminster Alumni:
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Launched in 2009
Number of Employees other than Owners: 18
Approximate Yearly Revenue: $1,000,001+
Industry: Insurance
Company Overview: EPremium provides a simple and intuitive dashboard that helps property managers attain high participation rates in renters insurance and make properties more desirable by reducing move in costs through eDeposit.
Four Pillar Fitness
Majority Owners:
Matt Carlson
Reed Carlson
Ryan Larsen
Westminster Alumni:
Matt Carlson ('11)
Launched in 2005
Number of Employees other than Owner: 6
Approximate Yearly Revenue: $500,001-$1,000,000
Industry: Health
Company Overviw: Coach individuals on all aspects of fitness to help them make lifestyle changes of healthy living. We focus on taking people from where they are to where they want to be.
Future Growth Plans: Opening 2nd facility 2013.
Major Accomplishment: Top 10 in Utah Student 25 two years in a row. Was featured on The Biggest Loser for helping Deni Hill win.
Java Jo's
Majority Owners:
Ryan Corbin
Chad Corbin
Westminster Alumni:
Ryan Corbin ('10)
Launched in 1996
Number of Employees other than Owners: 33
Approximate Yearly Revenue: 1,000,001+
Industry: Food & Beverage
Company Overview: Java Jo's is a specialty coffee retailer which offers drive-thru service at its 4 locations in the Salt Lake valley. We emphasize high quality drinks served in record breaking time by really nice people.
Future Growth Plans: We plan on expanding our retail operations as well as starting a wholesale division.
Major Accomplishments: Java Jo's has been recognized by This American Life, Salt Lake Magazine, Utah Business Magazine, The City Weekly and KSL's Speaking On Business for a variety of reasons from drink quality to business operations.
Majority Owner and Westminster alumni:
Sonia Cordero '14
Launched in 2000
Number of employees other than owner: 6
Approximate Yearly Revenue: $100,001-$500,000
Industry: Business Products & Services
Company Overview: Accounting, Payroll, Bookkeeping, Income tax Preparation for Business and Personals, Sales Tax.
Future Growth Plans: I would love to purchase the building so I can move my office.
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The plan by the Buffalo Sabres to significantly upgrade the team's proposed hockey destination on the waterfront is worthy of support and the tax incentives being requested.
In a recent News article, the team made clear that HARBORcenter – two indoor ice rinks, a hotel, parking ramp and restaurant on the Webster Block parking lot north of the Sabres' First Niagara Center home – is intended to draw participants from the region and beyond to a hockey "center of excellence."
The new rinks will comply with National Hockey League standards. The expectation that HARBORcenter will become the new home for the Junior Sabres and a Division I hockey team, likely Canisius College, sounds like a winner. The facility will draw not only hockey and figure skating enthusiasts, professional and amateur, but also will be available for city schoolchildren and local organizations.
This is the kind of out-of-the-box thinking that will benefit downtown and add value to Erie Canal Harbor. But it comes with a hefty price tag.
In unveiling the latest plans, Sabres officials said the entire complex will cost about $170 million, nearly 40 percent more than the $123 million that was referenced in the agreement filed with the Buffalo Common Council last week.
Sabres owner Terry Pegula is spending quite a bit of his own money on the project. Still, the fact that project sponsors are seeking sales, mortgage and partial property tax credits from the Erie County Industrial Development Agency, valued at about $27 million, and additional tax credits related to cleaning up the site through the state's brownfield program, should be no surprise.
Given the jobs it will create and the outside dollars it will attract, the approval of the project by the ECIDA's policy committee on Monday was the right call. The full board will vote next Tuesday and should add its approval. The Common Council will hold a public hearing on the sale of the Webster Block to HARBORcenter for $2.2 million next Tuesday.
Objections that have been raised to the project involve traffic congestion and the building's architectural style. However, among the points to be considered is the 845-space parking ramp that will be available for use by guests of One Canalside (the former Donovan State Office Building), and by employees of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, who will also be able to park there and ride Metro Rail to work. The ramp will also provide a convenient parking place for visitors to Erie Canal Harbor.
And while the building is not in step with the Erie Canal theme on the waterfront, it will fit in with its neighbors, First Niagara Center, the HSBC Atrium and One Canalside.
This is the kind of project that has been too rare in Buffalo. It involves a significant investment of private money, it has definite benefits for this community and it should draw visitors (and their money) from outside the region.


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Nearly 50 young athletes polished their basketball skills this week at Summerville High School.
The Green Wave boys basketball program hosted the sixth annual All American Basketball Skills Camp for boys and girls June 9-12. Summerville coach Greg Elliott says this year the camp drew the second-highest number of campers it has ever drawn and that a record number of middle-school aged campers participated.
We had a good showing, Elliott said. The last couple of years we have been able to identify some middle schoolers who ended up playing for our JV or B-team the following year and I think we have done that this year.
But recruiting isnt the primary purpose of the camp. Elliott says it is designed to give young athletes an opportunity to have fun and learn about the game.
Our varsity players help with instruction for the camp and the kids enjoy being around them, Elliott said. We hand out trophies and different prizes for skill contests and every camper gets a T-shirt. These young kids can only learn so much in four days but it gives them something to do and we show them drills they can do at home that helps them develop as basketball players.
Each camper takes home a notebook that includes drills, suggestions on how to approach the game and information on the importance of academics to an athlete.
Campers receive instruction on individual position skill development as well as team concepts and basic fundamentals. Each day they also participate in team games and Hot Spot and Free-throw contests.
Registration costs for the annual camp is $75 per camper with a half-price discount available for families with more than one child. All proceeds go toward sending Green Wave teams to training camps.
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"To all who come to this happy place, welcome. Disneyland is your land." - Walt Disney, 1955
|Disneyland - 1955
Allow me to set up today's article for you. I'm a "Lander". I'm not sure if it's a term I myself coined or not (I'd not heard anyone else use it before I started to) but for me the land of Disney fans can be broken down into two primary categories above all others (excluding the foreign Parks): "Landers" (those who claim Disneyland as their Park) and "Worlders" (those who claim Walt Disney World as their Park). I assure you, nothing derogatory is meant by either. It's just something I started saying a while back.
I'm somewhat unique among my blogorailing peers in that I'm the only "Lander" in my entire loop. So when I was given the topic for this month's Loop, "Talk about your favorite Resort and why it is", it was a little bit tricky for me. You see, as an annual passholder who never has to stay at The Park, and can come and go whenever I please, there really wasn't anything for me to write about. Shortest. Article. Ever. So with Beth's blessing, today I'll be writing about my favorite Disney Park.
So, my favorite Park (in case you have to have me say it) is Disneyland Park. Simple enough.
But why is Disneyland my favorite Park? Is it too cliche to say that at its simplest it really boils down to Walt? Well, I'm going to say it anyway. It really boils down to Walt.
Disneyland was Walt's Park. Because he passed away before he was able to see Walt Disney World come to fruition, Walt is inexorably tied to Disneyland in a way that no other Park will ever have. And that makes it very special to me and to many others.
|One of my favorite views in the whole wide world...
No matter how many times I go into The Park, I'm consistently taken aback by the magnitude of the history, Walt's history, that I'm taking part in. From the moment I walk inside the Main Gates and glance up at The Disneyland Limited ("now leaving for a grand circle tour"...), especially if the Lilly Belle (which Walt himself and his wife once rode in) is on track, I'm powerfully reminded of just who has come before me, looking at seeing the exact same things I find myself looking at decades later.
|Walt's Apartment (and candle) are directly above the Disneyland Fire Dept.
You can't go two steps without looking and seeing something that Walt himself had a personal hand in: his apartment over the Disneyland Fire Dept.; the Opera House which houses Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln and the very bench Walt himself used to sit in whilst in The Park; the back row of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room in which I never fail to see in my mind's eye the picture of Walt with his animatronic birds; and both It's A Small World and King Arthur Carousel, which Walt had shipped and moved, piece by piece, from their original locations on the East Coast because he loved them so much and wanted to share them with the rest of the world. The list could just go on and on.
|Like it or not, the Tiki Room is where all of our favorite Animatronics began
Perhaps the greatest reminder of all, though, is walking through the arch of Sleeping Beauty Castle between Fantasyland and Main Street, U.S.A. Maybe nowhere in the entire Park is the thought "I'm literally walking where Walt himself once walked" quite so powerful. Our castle might be smaller than Cinderella's, but ours is the one where Walt once walked. Sometimes walking through, I just have to stop and take a look around, and if I'm in an imaginative mood, I can picture myself in perhaps the exact same spot that Walt once stood, looking around and surveying his Kingdom himself. That alone is worth the price of admission.
|Walt, Mickey and our Castle
There's an entire litany of things I enjoy doing in The Park. I have my favorite attractions, favorite restaurants, favorite stores, and even my favorite restrooms. But since the question was "why is it your favorite Park?", I tried to avoid all of those and get to the heart of the matter. Disneyland Park is my favorite Park because of Walt.
My family and I plan on taking a trip to Walt Disney World again for the first time since 1993 next summer (2012). There is no doubt in my mind that it will go down in the annals of Elliott Family Vacations as one of the greatest ever. We literally cannot wait to get there and spend our seven days running around like complete fools, enamored with everything we see.
But it's safe to say that when I do return home after, and walk through the Main Gates of my favorite Park again, the first words out of my mouth will most likely be, "Welcome Home, Chad. Welcome Home."


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HEDGESVILLE - To start the contest between archrivals Martinsburg and Hedgesville Thursday night at the Miller Center, Hedgesville senior guard Bianca Creamer gave her teammates a small speech normally given by seasoned coaches.
"I told them that there's no reason to be nervous and that we needed to play this game like it is any other game," Creamer said. "We needed to put everything out there and leave it out on the court."
Creamer continued to be the Eagles' leader on the floor by reassuring sophomore guard Kristen Nunn, who struggled with four points in the first half.
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Spenser LeathermanHedgesville's Bianca Creamer goes to the basket past Martinsburg's Kieera Basey in the Eagles' 64-54 victory Thursday night at the Gilbert B. Miller Center in Hedgesville.
"I was telling Kristen that she's a great shooter," Creamer said. "She needed to just let her shots she makes come to her and remind her to think positive on her shot, just like the coaches tell us to do."
The reinforcement from Creamer inspired Nunn as she scored 18 points in the final 16 minutes, including a perfect 8 for 8 from the free-throw line to lead all scorers with 22 points as Hedgesville evened up the season series with Martinsburg with a 64-54 victory.
Both sides remained even through the early minutes of the opening quarter, but the Bulldogs came out with a three-point lead at the end of the period.
Although shots from outside the paint were not falling for the Eagles early, they were able to transition well, using a fullcourt press and fastbreak points as the momentum swung toward Hedgesville. The Eagles led 25-22 at halftime.
"Our defense did a great job in the second quarter," Nunn said. "It was a big part of our success, and we were hustling to win every ball we could."
Martinsburg knotted the score at 28 to start the third quarter, but the Bulldogs were unable to pick up a lead as Hedgesville regained control and took a seven-point lead into the final quarter.
"There were a lot of things going on at that time, and Kristen was the beneficiary of the whole team's effort," Eagles coach Ben Merica said. "The defense was able to get Kristen up ahead on the break to make the layups we needed at the time.
As team fouls piled up for Martinsburg, so did the free-throw opportunities for Hedgesville. The Eagles commanded the line in the quarter, making 12 of 16 in that stretch.
"We didn't play defense," Wes Hall said. "We couldn't rebound. We tried to tell them to switch on the pick-and-roll, and that doesn't work. Kristen Nunn could shoot whatever she wanted because of how bad of defense we played."
"Free throws in the fourth quarter were the key to the game," Merica said. "We did what we had to do in the fourth quarter to secure the lead."
Carly Elliott added 17 points for the Eagles and Creamer finished with 10 points, giving Hedgesville three players with double-digit scoring nights.
The Bulldogs were led by Kiana Bullett, who scored 20 points.


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The London slang for a Paedophile..... As defined by Chris Morris on the legendary Channel 4 program "Brass Eye", in the renouned "Paedogedon" episode.
"Man, can you believe he's a Bunty Man"
"I dont trust him, he looks like a Bunty Man to me"
"I dont trust him, he looks like a Bunty Man to me"
作者 Omar Abidi 2007年4月15日
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Small Philipino bloke who only feels comfortable shagging people of the same size often children.
James whitten harrased my kids the little fucking slop badger is a grade A Buntyman
作者 Cod head 2008年3月12日
a buntyman someone of bunty proportions, quite fat and wobbly, who may also be wearing very asexual clothes or accessories. they have very smooth skin, but the word can also be used to describe a multitude of items such as helmets and taxis
the fat controller from Thomas and the Tank Engine is THE buntyman of our times
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Invented by Steven Hawks, a professor at BYU in Utah. The idea is that you can eat whatever you want, but only when you are actually hungry. This idea in theory keeps you from desiring or craving foods a diet wouldn't allow you to have. Professor Hawks apparently lost 50 pounds by following this philosophy, along with exercise, and is advocating it as a healtier lifestyle than just counting calories and dieting all the time.
1) "Hm, I'm tired of dieting... maybe I'll try intuitive eating."
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BBC America Schedules Doctor Who: Waters of Mars for December
On the heels of the transmission date for Waters of Mars on the BBC in the UK going public, BBC America has now announced the date they will broadcast it in the US. Doctor Who: Waters of Mars will air on BBC America on Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 9pm ET/PT.
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A adult man who will fornicate with any female between the ages of 18 - 38.
My friend is such a manslut.
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Logan Henderson.
You whore, you are a huge man slut. Go home.
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A promiscuous male.
Bryan Callen is a man slut. He has admitted on his podcast that he slept with a two hookers for a pair of Nikes. He also brags about getting a lot of pussy. He is a man slut.
by boom boom room October 19, 2006
A predatory, perpetually single male who spends every minute of every day chasing skirt. This behavior may verge from the passive and cute to the idiotic and destructive.
"Dude, give it a rest, you're such a Manslut..."
by Aedwynn November 02, 2005
Guys that get around. Yeah, you know who you are!
Erik: I was thinking about asking out this girl, but I've already humped 3 of her friends.
Sean: Gosh Erik, you're such a man slut
Erik: Shut up, Slutty Mc Slutterson. You're one too!
Sean: Gosh Erik, you're such a man slut
Erik: Shut up, Slutty Mc Slutterson. You're one too!
by Kay and Robin November 18, 2005
a heterosexual male who has a girlfriend/fiance, dates 1 or more other women in addition to his significant other, and engages in sexual encounters both in person and online with still other women. furthermore, the man slut usually does not take proper "safe sex" precautions and will blame the females with which he engages for any std's or pregnancies which occur.
bobby, cliff, and boyd were such redneck white trash man sluts that to have sex with them and not catch something, you'd need industrial strength condoms and extra strength lysol w/bleach.
by aya April 14, 2005
Man who has sex with mulitipul women for his personal pleasuer, AKA Ricky combs
James you sure are a man slut for fucking suse last night.
by ATG Doom CF August 06, 2006
a man who only wants a girl for her sex and he switches to different girls frequently.
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How females refer to having sex with a guy the night before when they don't really want to admit it.
Jen: What did you do with that guy last night?
Leslie: Oh, we just made out.
Leslie: Oh, we just made out.
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Taking something and running.
Or simply leaving quick.
Or simply leaving quick.
Yo, i stuck the chump and made out with his wallet.
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text: Edna L. Venesky, 90, Carrolltown, died Sunday. She was born in Bakerton, daughter of Ralph W. and Esther Grace (Mack) Davenport. She married the late Francis J. Venesky. She is survived by seven children: Patricia Kuntzman, Alice Wyland, Paula Johns, Francis, Michael J., Anita Fedor and John; and 20 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Daniel; and a granddaughter. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Stevens Funeral Home Inc., Carrolltown, and 9 until the 10 a.m. funeral Mass Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Carrolltown, by the Rev. Jude W. Brady, O.S.B.


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5 Real-World Mechs Straight out of Science Fiction
Oh wait, here they are. Sorry about that, Science.
GE Walking Truck
I've got something shocking to tell you (you might want to sit down): The Japanese did not invent the concept of the battle-mech. In fiction, that honor falls to the tri-pods from H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds. In reality, it falls to the United States Army. Yes, America was manufacturing real-life steel walkers before Japan had even sketched their first dual-function cock/cockpit.
That worrying elephantine metal bastard up there is called the Walking Truck, and because that name just isn't doing it in the Terror Department, it was also called the Cybernetic Anthropomorphous Machine. Since "the Walking Truck" sounds like a cameo character in Thomas the Tank Engine -- and the "Cybernetic Anthropomorphous Machine" stirs up mental images of cold steel feet stomping their way methodically through playgrounds and orphanages everywhere -- we'll go with the latter. It's far more accurate.
The CAM was a literal war-mech, built by General Electric back in 1966. Its purpose was to move cargo and weapons through rough terrain during battles. It actually involves no electricity; the whole thing is operated via manual control of hydraulic servos. The final production models were to have 12-foot-tall legs and a top hiking speed of 35 miles an hour, and, as you can see at about 39 seconds in, it could kick a fucking jeep across the room.
Admittedly it does so rather hesitantly and awkwardly - but that's more a matter of self-confidence than ability.
Doesn't this kind of piss you off? We had functional fun-size AT-ATs back in the mid-60s!
Sure, doubts were raised about its inherent balance and mobility -- because there's a kind of pulley system following the thing around through parts of the video -- but look closely: The rope is slack most of the time. It seems to be serving more as a precaution than a support. These scientists are still human beings, after all. While they might know, objectively, that this shambling steel rhino skeleton is entirely rider-operated, and therefore physically unable to snap and rampage through the complex in a berserk murder spree -- they're still going to put a leash on it, just in case. Besides, there are plenty of images of the thing moving freely, and even a few of the later prototypes, which had stabilizing arms so it could never fall over in such a way that you could not right it again. Long story short: It worked, and with a little more development, it could have worked really well.
But the CAM was eventually discontinued because, although there wasn't much physical strain involved, most of the operators mentally burnt out after about 15 minutes from the unfamiliar stress of manipulating a foreign body via joysticks.
God ... dammit, the past! We own Xboxes now. We do this shit for fun! If you sons-of-bitching-previous-generations had just stuck with this and ironed out the kinks, we could all be loping to the 7-Eleven for a six-pack and a Slim Jim in our solid-steel battlemechs that kick through walls, cruise at the city-speed of a car and use no fucking fuel.
Gundam Statue
This Gundam "statue" was formerly located in Odaiba Park, just outside Tokyo. It was built by Bandai to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their Gundam series. Statue is in quotation marks in that first sentence, because the thing is far from inert: It moves its head, lights up, fires lasers (tragically non-lethal at the moment) and even emits a smoke-screen.
If it does all that, can you really call it a statue? Some days, I barely roll down the stairs to "work" on the Internet, and yet I'm legally considered an autonomous being. "Statue" is downright insulting. Let's be politically correct and just call it a "physically challenged battlemech." But whatever, you might be thinking, because you've become jaded by the Internet, we've seen plenty of scale models of crazy crap before. Nothing special here. And that's actually what is so special about this one: It's not scaled at all. This Gundam statue stands 59-feet-tall at the head.
Here's a scenario: You're in a commuter train, nodding off just slightly on your way home from work. The train rounds a bend and suddenly, this looms into view ...
What do you do?
Did you answer "scream, pull the emergency stop cord, scramble out the window and book ass off the platform before a gargantuan sea-slug gets shoulder-flipped into the passenger car?" You did? Good. That was actually a trick question. If you'd answered anything else, we'd know you were a Sluggoth sleeper agent.
And now, for no particular reason, here's a time-lapse video of it staring down the apocalypse:
Sadly, if you want to see this new wonder of the world for yourself, you're out of luck. The Gundam is no longer standing. It was taken down in March 27th of this year. There are some assurances that it's merely "in preparation for a world tour," but let's face it, that's clearly just PR-speak for "everybody watch out, we lost a 60-foot robot after it spontaneously and inexplicably developed a hatred for all mankind."
T-52 Enryu
The T-52 Enryu is a Japanese machine (wait, another entry from Japan? What are the odds!?) built back in 2004 by a company named Tmsuk. It weighs five tons, and stands 10-feet high. It's also called the Hyper Rescue Robot (thaaat's more like the Japan we know and love) because the mech's primary purpose is to clear a path through wreckage after earthquakes and other disasters. It proved quite effective in performance tests, even lifting an entire car from a snowbank.
Because that's the first thing you want to see after being suddenly buried in rubble, still reeling from the shock and confusion: A giant robot hurling cars out of its path with its cold metal claws because there is nothing on this Earth that can stop it coming right for you.
Don't be fooled by the images, this is not solely an autonomous machine. It's also a mechanical suit: It can actually be entered and driven from a cockpit position, as well as remotely piloted. But why on Earth would you opt to "remotely pilot" that thing when your day job could consist of mounting up into a 10-foot steel killing machine and throwing automobiles across the street? For starters, maybe because this is your RC gear:
That's right: No piddly mouse and keyboard here, you get the full on Robot Jox-style cyborg limb-harness. Did you hear that, just now? That was the sound of the words "firefighter" and "policeman" being scratched out on millions of second grade essays around the world. The words "Japanese rescue worker" are being scrawled hastily above them.