I updated my Vietnamese Myth page by expanding my Ngoc Hoang entry with 4 new mythic tales about him. Plus I added the pre-Iron Age version of the story of the war god Than Giong to his entry. I also added another adventure of the god Lac Long Quan to his entry. Just click here: https://glitternight.com/vietnamese-myth-new/
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THANKSGIVING SEASON DIVERSION: THE PERFECT THANKSGIVING EVE MOVIE
Just a note in the spirit of the holiday season to mention my favorite Thanksgiving Eve movie. Every Wednesday before Thanksgiving I make a point out of watching Continue reading
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THE “REAL” FALL CLASSIC: COMING THIS SATURDAY AND FOR AT LEAST 3 MORE YEARS
By David Boyce
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Three more years!
The Fall Classic at Arrowhead will continue through the 2013 season.
Announcement of this wonderful news came Monday afternoon at a press conference at The New Arrowhead Stadium to promote the upcoming ninth Fall Classic at Arrowhead . Kickoff is 2 p.m. Saturday.
Both schools and the Chiefs agreed in principle to extend the series at Arrowhead, ending any worries that Saturday’s game would be the last at the NFL Stadium.
“It’s something we think will benefit the entire region and the schools,” said Mark Donovan, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Chiefs.
A year ago the news of a 1-year extension didn’t come until game day. There are no such worries this time because of the diligent work of Northwest, Pittsburg State and the Chiefs. Continue reading
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“LADY O” AND “SWEET” SAUERS MAKE ALL-CENTENNIAL CONFERENCE TEAM
LANCASTER, Pa. — Two members of the Franklin & Marshall field hockey team were named to the All-Centennial Conference (CC) Team when it was announced Wednesday. Eileen O’Reilly (OFFICIAL BALLADEER’S BLOG NICKNAME: LADY O) was named to the First Team, while Valerie Sauers (OFFICIAL BALLADEER’S BLOG NICKNAME: “SWEET” SAUERS) landed on the Second Team.
O’Reilly started all 17 games at forward for F&M, leading the team in Continue reading
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HAPPY VETERAN’S DAY!
The irrational partisans of the political left and the political right often forget that the only reason any of them have the luxury of sitting back and making pompous, self-righteous pronouncements is because of the men and women who actually go out and DO something. And they do it Continue reading
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ERSKINE FLYING FLEET VOLLEYBALL: LETHAL LAUREN LAMBASTES LIMESTONE
Due West, SC – Sophomore Lauren Stewart earned her first double-double of the season with a game-high 15 kills and 11 digs as #2 Erskine defeated #7 Limestone 3 to 1 (25-23, 19-25, 25-23, and 25-17) in the first round of the Conference Carolinas Women’s Volleyball Championship Tournament at Belk Arena.
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SAINT XAVIER SET TO PARTY ON THE NAIA’S FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SELECTION SUNDAY
Charles Xavier isn't who SXU is named after, but here's an artist's rendering of how Professor X will look watching the NAIA Selection Show this Sunday. Dude, move your tv in front of you!
CHICAGO – In an effort to both celebrate its second straight perfect regular season and Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) Mideast League title as well as promote its first-round match-up in the 2010 NAIA Championship Series, the No. 3 ranked Saint Xavier University football team will host a special “Selection Sunday” celebration on November 14 at the Continue reading
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BLUE JAYS WOMEN’S SOCCER TEAM WINS 6TH STRAIGHT CENTENNIAL CONFERENCE TITLE
The 14th-ranked Johns Hopkins women’s soccer team took down 11th-ranked Dickinson, 3-0, to win its sixth straight Centennial Conference Championship and secure the automatic conference bid into the NCAA Tournament. The Blue Jays have now defeated Dickinson the past three seasons in the conference title game and improve to 16-3-1 with the win, while the Red Devils drop to 15-3-1.
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ERSKINE FLYING FLEET WOMEN’S SOCCER KNOCKED OUT OF THE CONFERENCE CAROLINAS TOURNAMENT
Charlotte, NC – #7 Erskine women’s soccer team upset bid of #2 Queens University of Charlotte fell short as the Fleet lost 2 to 1 in Conference Carolinas first round tournament action at the Queens Sports Complex tonight.
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TWO QUICK NFL OBSERVATIONS
**The Washington Redskins, apparently alarmed at the thought that there might still be one or two people in the world who take their franchise seriously, are trying out JAMARCUS RUSSELL at the quarterback position.
**The latest personification of why I prefer college football to NFL football: Randy Moss. Nothing more needs to be said, just … Randy Moss.
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