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America?s Unsung Heroes
2008-08-23 23:17:00 As you all know, once in a while I like to feature a post from a Guest, this is one of those times. This post is from a Blog by one of our great military members and it is my privilege to present to you: America’s Unsung Heroes In an era in which the welfare of our ...
By: TexasFred's
Unsung Heroes of Comedy: Emil Sitka
2008-02-24 05:46:00 As I just found out as I was finishing up editing the images and uploading the video clip for this post, Emil Sitka isn't quite all that 'unsung', as there's a terrific website devoted entirely to his life and work - Emil Sitka, the Fourth Stooge. Of course, there are websites devoted to Eddie Cantor and Blondie too, I'm sure, but that never stopped me including them.Click Emil's lovely grinning face for extra largeness.Emil Sitka appeared in fewer Stooges shorts than, say, Vernon Dent (who appeared in 56, with Sitka clocking in a mere 32), but while Dent was invariably cast as a stock straight man/heavy and played the role perfectly straight, Sitka's performances were shot through with quirky mannerisms, nervous tics and memorable idiosyncrasies. This is a risky gamble, of course, particularly when surrounded by comic talent of Stooge-like proportions - there's always a good chance that your performance is going to look like a clumsy grab-bag of actorish ostentation and scr...
By: Eye Candy
Unsung Heroes of Comedy Double Feature
2008-02-20 07:39:00 Today brings us not one, but two entries in our ongoing Unsung Heroes of Comedy series. These entries might seem somewhat less obscure than the first, but they are nevertheless relatively uncelebrated and are afforded nothing even remotely approaching the kind of recognition they deserve. In no particular order then, here we go:UNSUNG HEROES OF COMEDY No.2EDDIE CANTOREddie Cantor is by no means forgotten (thank God), but he certainly has been neglected to a criminal extent. Although Cantor films show up on TV once in a while, usually as Sunday afternoon or late-night filler (I clearly remember sitting up until about 3am to watch 'Roman Scandals' on ITV's Night Time slot, anticipating scandal of the sort that 'Caligula' so artlessly depicted), the only Eddie Cantor films available on DVD at the time of writing are the late silent period films which are in the Public Domain. Ridiculous. No 'Whoopee', no 'Kid Millions', no 'Thank Your Lucky Stars'. Nothing of the sort. Pah. ...
By: Eye Candy
Unsung Heroes of Comedy: Sid Fields
2008-02-17 14:19:00 If there's one thing Eye Candy is all about, it's nancying around on the computer when I should be washing the dishes. But if there's another thing it's about, it's about celebrating the uncelebrated and raising the undeservedly neglected from the depths of forgetfulness to the bright shining light of day. Or at least as bright and shining as the light of day gets in a blog with less traffic than the surface of the planet Jupiter.To this end, Eye Candy proudly presents the first in our series of Unsung Heroes of Comedy Trading Cards. That's right! Collect them all! Actually, that shouldn't be too difficult as there'll probably only be one of them. Our first subject for reappraisal and belated applause is Sid Fields.Click picture for extra wonderful happinessYou'll doubtless remember Sid Fields as the cranky landlord in the Abbott and Costello show, but his career began, as did that of so many other great entertainers, in vaudeville, performing with Jack Greenman. He made an...
By: Eye Candy
Unsung Heroes of Science: Who Would You Want to Meet?
2008-02-05 20:01:00 Hi folk, thought this exercise would drum up some good banter amongst the visitors of CR4. Who, from the past or present, world of science ( in a as broad as necessary interpretation) would you like to meet and why? I would like to point out we all like to talk to Albert for all sorts
The Unsung Heroes Who Move Products Forward
2007-09-30 19:51:00 Illustration by James Yang, NY Times NYtimes has just published an excellent story about why certain products and companies "rocks" and preserved as great and cool, while others don't. (Hint the products them selves doesn't necessary have to do with it). The article talks about process innovations that are essentially the core of what makes these companies great and make their products successful. Process innovations are basically the way these companies innovate at the level of the process of developing products, think about Google's physical network of computer (estimated at about 450,000 computers, and largely believed as the most valuable computer network on the planet). “My job is to make our customers look like heroes,” says John Feland, human interface architect at Synaptics Inc. Then he sums up the special role played by fellow members of the process tribe: “We are like Q to James Bond.” Anyway its a great inspiring article. Check it out. Boldinvestors ...
By: Boldinvestors
Unsung Heroes
2007-06-26 02:45:00 The title to this particular tribute to Aussie soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan rings a special truth to it. We often forget our friends the Australians, a nation in constant support and alliance with the United States in the War On Terror.
By: postpolitical
The unsung heroes of Election Day
2007-06-23 17:23:00 Observers say that the recent election in the country is one of the most controversial marred with massive cheating and scores of political killings. But if there are people who are exposed to so much risk and really sacrifice a lot in doing their back breaking assignments – they are the teachers. Every three years, the teachers are compelled to do their tasks as they troop to the precincts and assist millions of Filipinos in casting their vote. They make sure that the voting procedures are properly followed. Making it harder is when the night comes. They buckle up for the manual counting of the votes, a primitively tedious process that generally lasts long into the night. All throughout that long day and night, the teachers will have to contend with the many dangers of a Philippine election. Look at the death of teacher Nellie Banaag of the Pinagbayanan Elem. School in Taysan, Batangas. The potential of harassment, violence and even death is still very much part of...
By: quinKoy taWops
Unsung Heroes: S Jim Leonhard
2007-06-11 16:24:00 Leonhard brings versatile depth Note: in the final installment of the Buffalo Rumblings "Unsung Heroes" series, we take a look at the value of S Jim Leonhard. Previous Heroes: LB Keith Ellison, RB Anthony Thomas, P Brian Moorman, DE Anthony Hargrove. MVP of Street Free Agents It's not often that an undrafted free agent makes an NFL roster. It's even rarer that the next year he's released from the team, then signed back two weeks later and goes on to play an important role for an improving young football team. Yet that's exactly how Jim Leonhard's journey has transpired through his first two years. Leonhard was re-signed last season after an injury to former safety Troy Vincent ended his career in Buffalo. Since that point, Leonhard has quickly established himself as a fast learner, a solid special teamer and an important reserve on an inexperienced defense. His role should only increase in importance in 2007. Intelligence, Moxie and Instincts At a fast glance, ...
Unsung Heroes: DE Anthony Hargrove
2007-06-10 15:35:00 Hargrove brings energy to the D-Line Note: the Buffalo Rumblings "Unsung Heroes" series continues today with a look at Bills DE Anthony Hargrove. Previous Heroes: LB Keith Ellison, RB Anthony Thomas, P Brian Moorman. Hargrove the Energizer Acquired at the trade deadline last season in a deal with the St. Louis Rams, Bills DE Anthony Hargrove quickly made his presence known on the Bills' defense. While his presence wasn't felt so much statistically (20 tackles, 1.5 sacks in Buffalo), it's undeniable that Hargrove brought a new dimension to Buffalo's defensive line: energy. Not one to shy away from congratulating a teammate for anything, Hargrove made himself a bit of a fan-favorite last season with his poofy hair, high-energy defensive and special teams play and his sideline antics, where he would stand on the bench to pump up the crowd, dance and do whatever else it took to get people excited. On a young football team, that trait can never be undervalued. Room for G...
Unsung Heroes: P Brian Moorman
2007-06-09 16:23:00 Moorman is a fan favorite Note: the Buffalo Rumblings "Unsung Heroes" series continues today with a look at Bills P Brian Moorman. Previous Heroes: LB Keith Ellison, RB Anthony Thomas. Team MVP There aren't many NFL teams that can say that their punter was (or was close to being) the most valuable performer on their team. Well, no team with more than, say, a 4-12 record, at least. But most teams don't have two-time Pro Bowler Brian Moorman punting for their team, do they? Most Bills fans are aware that Moorman is an elite punter; it's time to understand his true value to this franchise. It runs much deeper than simply punting a football. Flipper of the Field What makes Moorman so valuable on the field is his ability to "flip the field", or switch the situation from the opponent being deep in Bills territory to deep in their own territory. At one point last year, it looked like Moorman would be the first punter in Bills history to break 40 yards in net punting aver...
Unsung Heroes - RB Anthony Thomas
2007-06-08 15:57:00 A-Train leads a crowded backfield Note: the Buffalo Rumblings "Unsung Heroes" series continues today with a look at Bills RB Anthony Thomas. Previous Heroes: LB Keith Ellison. Is the A-Train Forgotten? It's been quite an off-season in Buffalo as far as the running back position goes, with a lot of headlines made nationally. First the team traded Willis McGahee to Baltimore, which left national "experts" scratching their heads. The Draft then brought two rookies in Marshawn Lynch and Dwayne Wright who carry pretty heavy expectations in their first seasons. The potential of these two players has many Bills fans envisioning a long-term "Thunder and Lightning" backfield in Buffalo. Lost amongst the shuffle was the quiet re-signing of veteran Anthony Thomas, whose first season in Buffalo was anything but spectacular. Despite the necessity of a big season from Lynch, it isn't a stretch to say that the A-Train is the most valuable running back on the Bills' roster right no...
Unsung Heroes - LB Keith Ellison
2007-06-07 17:18:00 Can Ellison live up to the hype? Note: over the next five days, Buffalo Rumblings will be highlighting five players that are "Unsung Heroes" in Buffalo. These five players aren't necessarily talked about as much as other Bills, yet the team would struggle to win without them. Our series starts today with LB Keith Ellison. An Unexpected Rookie Sensation While the word "sensational" may be a bit strong to describe the rookie season of Bills LB Keith Ellison, it is safe to say that of the rookies that contributed to an improved Bills team last season, Ellison's contributions were some of the most unexpected. A sixth-round pick last year, Ellison impressed the coaching staff enough to allow the trade of Takeo Spikes and the release of London Fletcher. That confidence gained in his first season (in which he amassed seven starts, 65 tackles, a sack and an INT in fourteen games) has elevated Ellison to the most unlikely Year Two starter in recent memory for the Bills. Yet a...
The Unsung Heroes of Baseball's Steroid Era
2006-10-10 22:06:00 These men Heroes142 Playersare resposible for helping rid baseballof steroids and human growth hormone (hGH). Certain people such as Bud Selig and Jose Canseco have had a profound effect on the scnadal and will ultimately prevent countless players and children from using steroids and hGH. But since their actions have also contributed to countless instances of performance-enhancing drug use (selig with his complacency, Canseco directly and indirectly may be the worst of all) this column is loathe to consider either a hero.JournalistsThomas BoswellBoswell broke the silence about steroids in September 1988 in an interview with Charlie Rose. A reporter for The Washington Post, Boswell told Rose that Canseco, who was about to become the MVP and the first 40/40 ever, was "the most conspicuous example of a player who has made himself great with steroids." At the time, steroid accusations were virtually non-existent.Steve WilsteinWilstein was the reporter who discovered the bottle of Andost...
Pet Memorials For The Unsung Heroes
0000-00-00 00:00:00 A dog is man's best friend but he is not going to be there forever Even though we hate to think about the unfortunate moment it will surely come The best you can do is have a Pet memorial for your canine friend to show how much you care and to say that you loved him then and you love him still
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