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Continue reading …Scary story, happy ending: A 14-month-old girl visiting grandma at work couldn’t resist toddling into an open vault at the Atlanta bank. An unwitting employee shut the door behind her, and nobody could open it because of the time-released lock, reports the Atlanta Journal Constitution . As rescue workers pumped fresh…
Continue reading …Dana White’s UFC 127 Video Blog: The Weigh-ins In the third edition of UFC president Dana White’s UFC 127 video blog, he takes us behind the scenes of the weigh-ins in Sydney. White often has to step between fighters when the square off after weighing in, but he and UFC caretaker Burt Watson actually had to restrain Michael Bisping and Jorge Rivera before a packed house at the weigh-in. ( Read UFC 127 Weigh in Video more… ) UFC 127 Weigh-In Video All 24 fighters who will step into the Octagon at UFC 127 will step on the scale for the UFC 127 weigh-ins, and we’ll have the live video right here at MMAFighting.com. In the main event, B.J. Penn and Jon Fitch will both need to make the welterweight limit of 170 pounds, with a one-pound buffer for a non-title fight. The weigh-in begins at 10PM ET on Friday and the video is below. ( Read UFC 127 Weigh in Video more… ) UFC 127 Weigh-In Video And Results Feb 25, 2011 – Join SB Nation MMA and Luke Thomas (@MMANation) tonight at 10pm ET for the UFC 127: Penn vs. Fitch weigh-ins from the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia. The weigh-in starts at 10:00 p.m. ET and the video is at the bottom of this stream. ( Read UFC 127 Weigh in Video more… ) Dana White UFC 127 video blog #3 featuring the weigh-ins Good behind the scenes video of the UFC 127 weigh-ins. I think Michael Bisping and Jorge Rivera want to kill each other. BJ Penn and Jon Fitch tried to be all hard and tough but after Bisping and Rivera they looked like best friends up there. ( Read UFC 127 Weigh in Video more… ) Video: Dana White UFC 127 Video Blog, Episode 3 UFC 127: Penn vs. Fitch takes place tonight from the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia. Former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion BJ “The Prodigy” Penn will face Jon Fitch in the main event of tonight’s card. In addition to that match up, Michael Bisping will look to put a stop of the trash-talking of veteran Jorge Rivera in the co-main event. Also, Australian’s own George Sotiropoulos will look to extend his seven-fight UFC winning streak by taking out dangerous German striker Dennis Siver. ( Read UFC 127 Weigh in Video more… ) UFC 127: Official Weigh-In Results All 24 fighters from UFC 127 took the scales yesterday in Australia for the weigh-ins for the event tonight on pay-per-view. All the fighters made weight with the exception of Denis Siver who had to re-weigh-in later, and on his second attempt he made the weight. BJ Penn and John Fitch had a pretty mild stare down after making weight, and both were excited to fight. Jon Fitch told UFC announcer Joe Rogan “I’m pumped to be fighting B.J. Penn. He’s a legend, and I respect him, but I’ve got to beat him. He has what I want.” As usual, BJ didn’t have much to say to Rogan, he just said “I’ll do my talking in the ring tomorrow.” ( Read UFC 127 Weigh in Video more… ) Dana White video blog UFC 127 Weigh-ins – Youtube Movies Related Searches : ufc 127 weigh ins, ufc 127, ufc 127 fight card, ufc 127 weigh in, ufc 127 weigh ins video Courresy : MMA Weekly , MMA Fighting , SB Nation , Around The Octagon , Fight Line & Sports Betting World
Continue reading …This is one of those gather ’round, you-gotta-see-this videos. Blasts of dynamite are being used to clear ice jams on the Rideau River in Ottawa, Ontario. Extreme stuff. And it seems to work. But what does it do to the fish? For sure, it’s not a dynamite condition for ice anglers. Move your shanties. … Read the full story on TreeHugger
Continue reading …For anyone who thinks liberals are calm and rational beings, free of bitterness and rage, we can always disprove that with the radio show of Mike Malloy. On Thursday, Malloy ranted and raved about the story that Fox News boss Roger Ailes is said to have told publisher Judith Regan to lie and conceal her affair with Bernard Kerik before federal investigators as Kerik was considered for the Cabinet. This was enough to send Malloy off the deep end: Well, I would think it also would be that it would also be the basis of a criminal investigation against this lard-ass bastard — Rupert Murdoch's anti -American terrorist broadcast organization! From there, Malloy ranted not only against Ailes, but against Glenn Beck and Bill O'Reilly, who apparently are all anti-American terrorists: What a nest of snakes at the Rupert Murdoch terrorist organization. What a nest of snakes! Vile, filthy liars who are hell-bent on destroying America! They want to burn the country down! They want to burn it down! That's why they let that freak Glenn Beck loose every day! Right? I want you to go kill more people…I want you to blow things up! And the other freak on television — O'Reilly, who made it his business to ensure the death of a physician over and over again? Tiller the Killer! Tiller the Killer! Tiller the Killer! Like I said last night, these people should march over the edge of the United States and be told to start swimming! Earlier on Thursday's show, Malloy also freaked out over a Mother Jones story on an attempt by Nebraska state Sen. Mark Christiansen to pass a bill protecting unborn children from violence. In the Omaha World-Herald, Christiansen “said the proposal was inspired by a Michigan case in which a woman pregnant with quadruplets was charged with manslaughter after stabbing to death an ex-boyfriend who had punched her in the stomach. Christensen and supporters, including anti-abortion groups Family First, Americans United for Life and the Nebraska Catholic Conference, said the bill was just a natural progression from existing state laws that craft separate offenses for assaulting or murdering an unborn infant.” But Malloy called Christiansen not only a “Jesus-hating liar,” but he insisted God was going to snap his head off and let the demons in Hell use it for soccer practice: Hey dumb-ass, hey freak – hey un-Christian, Jesus-hating liar! You know you're breaking the 10th Commandment there because there are already laws on the books – someone who's attacked like, oh I don't know, pick somebody there Mr. Christiansen – how about – a pregnant woman! She has the right to kill the son of a bitch on the spot already. No, you're a liar and you're a coward, Senator Mark Christiansen, devout Christian and devout abortion foe! You're a liar and a coward! You're one of those types that, when they great getting morning-up does come, according to your Holy Text, and you stand up for the Lord in Heaven – he's going to snap your head off and kick it into hell where the demons, devils, and haints will use it as a soccer ball for all of eternity and that's what's waiting for you, Mark!
Continue reading …For anyone who thinks liberals are calm and rational beings, free of bitterness and rage, we can always disprove that with the radio show of Mike Malloy. On Thursday, Malloy ranted and raved about the story that Fox News boss Roger Ailes is said to have told publisher Judith Regan to lie and conceal her affair with Bernard Kerik before federal investigators as Kerik was considered for the Cabinet. This was enough to send Malloy off the deep end: Well, I would think it also would be that it would also be the basis of a criminal investigation against this lard-ass bastard — Rupert Murdoch's anti -American terrorist broadcast organization! From there, Malloy ranted not only against Ailes, but against Glenn Beck and Bill O'Reilly, who apparently are all anti-American terrorists: What a nest of snakes at the Rupert Murdoch terrorist organization. What a nest of snakes! Vile, filthy liars who are hell-bent on destroying America! They want to burn the country down! They want to burn it down! That's why they let that freak Glenn Beck loose every day! Right? I want you to go kill more people…I want you to blow things up! And the other freak on television — O'Reilly, who made it his business to ensure the death of a physician over and over again? Tiller the Killer! Tiller the Killer! Tiller the Killer! Like I said last night, these people should march over the edge of the United States and be told to start swimming! Earlier on Thursday's show, Malloy also freaked out over a Mother Jones story on an attempt by Nebraska state Sen. Mark Christiansen to pass a bill protecting unborn children from violence. In the Omaha World-Herald, Christiansen “said the proposal was inspired by a Michigan case in which a woman pregnant with quadruplets was charged with manslaughter after stabbing to death an ex-boyfriend who had punched her in the stomach. Christensen and supporters, including anti-abortion groups Family First, Americans United for Life and the Nebraska Catholic Conference, said the bill was just a natural progression from existing state laws that craft separate offenses for assaulting or murdering an unborn infant.” But Malloy called Christiansen not only a “Jesus-hating liar,” but he insisted God was going to snap his head off and let the demons in Hell use it for soccer practice: Hey dumb-ass, hey freak – hey un-Christian, Jesus-hating liar! You know you're breaking the 10th Commandment there because there are already laws on the books – someone who's attacked like, oh I don't know, pick somebody there Mr. Christiansen – how about – a pregnant woman! She has the right to kill the son of a bitch on the spot already. No, you're a liar and you're a coward, Senator Mark Christiansen, devout Christian and devout abortion foe! You're a liar and a coward! You're one of those types that, when they great getting morning-up does come, according to your Holy Text, and you stand up for the Lord in Heaven – he's going to snap your head off and kick it into hell where the demons, devils, and haints will use it as a soccer ball for all of eternity and that's what's waiting for you, Mark!
Continue reading …Central Florida Fair honors culinary arts Tilt-A-Whirl here I come. The Central Florida Fair opens Thursday, and I’m a sucker for midway rides and the vendor food — which I would never eat any other time of the year. The fair offers dozens of daily chef demonstrations as well as a visual feast of culinary home economics at its best with competition for baked goods, canned fruits and decorated cakes. The fair runs through March 6. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 students and seniors, $5 for children ages 6-10. Ride bands are $20-$25. For deep-discounted advance tickets check out centralfloridafair.com. While I scope out the frying frenzy to come, let’s dish: ( Read Central Florida Fair more… ) Central Florida Fair in Orlando Feb. 24 – Mar. 6 Orlando is no longer known for cattle ranching and orange groves, but it still upholds the 101 year old tradition of hosting the Central Florida Fair February 24 – March 6, 2011 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds just three miles west of downtown Orlando on Colonial Drive (State Road 50). For a fraction of the cost of the Orlando theme park attractions, visitors can enjoy festival food, midway games and rides and live entertainment, plus traditional agricultural fare such as livestock shows, exhibits, demonstrations and competitions. ( Read Central Florida Fair more… ) Don’t miss: Central Florida Fair WHAT: Luckily for our health, the annual excuses for gorging on funnel cake and fried sweets are few and far between. Luckily for our inner child, the main one is coming up: The Central Florida Fair hits Orlando this Thursday with the usual array of livestock, homespun entertainment and — of course — gravity-defying rides designed to test your intestinal fortitude (as if the aforementioned foods haven’t already done that). WHEN: Daily from Thursday through March 6. Fairgrounds open from 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. Sunday WHERE: Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando ( Read Central Florida Fair more… ) 2011 Central Florida Fair It’s that time of year again, time for the Central Florida Fair! It’s a local tradition, family fun, rides and fair food. With over 100 thrill rides it’s sure to be fun for everyone, but did you also know; ( Read Central Florida Fair more… ) Courtesy : Orlando Sentinel , Kiks Media & EXO
Continue reading …New Zealand’s premier said the Christchurch quake may be the country’s worst disaster ever, as officials raised the toll Saturday to 145 dead and more than 200 missing while giving a grim prognosis for the city’s downtown. (Feb. 26)
Continue reading …Syria has reason to be worried about the Arab revolution sweeping its neighbors, writes David Ignatius in the Washington Post . After all, it “has an authoritarian regime dominated by a corrupt Baath Party—a relic of the age of dictators that is being swept away in so many other countries,…
Continue reading …Default 2008 Hydra-Sports 19 Bay Bolt $26,900 Check out this beautiful and VERY hard to find 2008 Hydra-Sports 19 Bay Bolt! It is in great shape and comes powered with a Yamaha four stroke 150 HP outboard. The boat is equipped with saltwater trolling motor, on board charger, power pole, GPS/fish finder and more. The engine has only about 120 hours and factory warranty until 11/25/2014! The 100 hour service was just completed and all new batteries were installed so it is completely water ready. The on board charging system is brand new as well. ( Read Bolt more… ) Usain Bolt Estimated Net Worth Usain Bolt has broken 6 world records, breaking the 100m and 200m records three and two times respectively, and with the help from his fellow Jamaican teammates, also set a new world record in the 4x100m relay in Beijing. In just a year, he’s established himself as one of the greatest sprinters in history. ( Read Bolt more… ) The Morning Charge – 2/26/11 The Chargers have to be concerned about the production drop off of Luis Castillo and seeing as how Jacques Cesaire is a free agent, they’ll have to address the defensive end position at some point in the draft. ( Read Bolt more… ) Bolts bits: new unis and a new goalie A bit of off-day news for hockey fans in Tampa Bay. First and foremost, the Lightning swapped goalies with Disney on Ice the Anaheim Ducks. Dan Ellis has been shipped to sunny California in exchange for backup goalie Curtis McElhinney. According to the team’s official Web release, the Bolts’ newest netminder had played in 21 games for the Ducks this season, going 6-9-1 with a 3.93 goals-against-average and a .890 save percentage. By contrast, Ellis went 13-7-6 in 31 games for the Lightning with a 2.93 GAA and .898 save percentage. ( Read Bolt more… ) Courtesy : The Hull Truth , Just Share This , Bolt Beat & Creative Loafing
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