What is Frontierado? Frontierado is a Continue reading
PULP HEROES: THE MOON MAN
The Moon Man
THE MOON MAN – Created by Frederick C Davis, the Moon Man is, to me, the epitome of the campy but fascinating heroes the old pulp publications used to treat readers to, issue after issue. Operating in fictional Great City, the Moon Man not only waged war on the ruthless representatives of the criminal element, he also plundered their ill-gotten wealth from them and distributed it to the Great Depression-ravaged poor of the 1930s.
This not only made the hero a combination of the best elements of the Shadow and Robin Hood, but it also gave him a healthy dose of “Green Hornet appeal”, too, because, like the Hornet, the Moon Man was hunted by both the crooks AND the cops, doubling the danger for the Continue reading
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THE TOP SIX COLLEGE FOOTBALL STADIUMS IN NCAA DIVISION 2
Yes, I know that technically the plural form of stadium would be “stadia” but I’m going with the more generally known form here. With this post I’ll be looking at some of the D2 football venues that I feel are that division’s equivalent of D1’s Big House or The Swamp.
For my look at the Coolest Football Helmets in D2 Football click here : https://glitternight.com/2012/08/11/the-coolest-helmets-in-ncaa-division-2-college-football/
Winston-Salem
6. BOWMAN-GRAY STADIUM
TEAM: WINSTON-SALEM STATE RAMS
COMMENT: This is sort of D2’s version of Ohio State’s stadium the Horseshoe, back when it Continue reading
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INUIT MYTH PAGE: THE SALMON GOD
An extended entry on the salmon-creating god. For more gods and goddesses from Inuit mythology click here: https://glitternight.com/inuit-myth/
EQATLEJOQ – The salmon god. He dwelt in the supercelestial land of Udlormiut which was also inhabited by Tatqim, Seqinek and Tapasuma. Eqatlejoq was depicted creating salmon by Continue reading
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SCHEDULE FOR THE AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY GYRENES’ INAUGURAL FOOTBALL SEASON
Well, it’s been a long wait, but the NAIA’s Ave Maria University Gyrenes will be kicking off their very first season of intercollegiate football in about a month and a half. Here is the schedule for the team’s inaugural season of gridiron action.
Sep 3 – ROLLINS COLLEGE TARS (as in Jacktars)
Sep 10- FAULKNER EAGLES
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THE TOP 4 FRONTIERADO MOVIES: NUMBER 4: TOM SAWYER (1973)
The TOM SAWYER I’m referring to here is the 1973 musical version which is unforgiveably forgotten by many people. This musical has some incredibly catchy songs, memorable dialogue portions and terrific performances from all cast members, young and old.
Most importantly the film nicely distills the essential elements of Mark Twain’s popular story in a nearly seamless way. Anything you loved from the book when you read it is to be found here: Tom’s tall tales to Continue reading
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HUTCHINSON BLUE DRAGONS AT NUMBER 8 IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL’S PRESEASON “DIRTY THIRTY”
The Hutchinson Blue Dragons football team is going to be among the nation’s best, according to the JCG Dirty Thirty, the first preseason rankings out for the 2011 football season.
The Dirty Thirty has the Blue Dragons at No. 8 in its preseason listing of teams that includes Continue reading
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COMCAST SPORTS ANNOUNCES NCAA DIVISION 2 COLLEGE FOOTBALL BROADCASTS FOR 2011 SEASON
Recently I posted the television schedule for D2 football games this season on CBS College Sports. Here is the Comcast Cable schedule – All times are Eastern Time.
SEP 1 – UCO BRONCHOS (That’s how they spell it) at UNA LIONS 8pm
SEP 8 – NEWBERRY RED WOLVES at Continue reading
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CACTUS CATHY ENTERS THE FRONTIERADO VALHALLA
Another recipient of a customized Saga has been kind enough to post it to their blog. Cactus Cathy, AKA Unga Bunga Girl, was a gun-toting gambler and reporter in the old west, and her Saga includes mentions of several other Saga characters. Here Continue reading
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