Remember, kids. When visiting a foreign country as a diplomat (while running for President back home), try not to insult the country you are visiting. Here’s episode 2 of EPIC FAIL FRIDAY!
Month: July 2012
Olympic Update – Day One
The Games of the XXX Olympiad are officially opened today with the Opening Ceremony at London’s brand new Olympic Stadium. The theme for this year’s ceremony is “The Isles of Wonder”. The ceremony is expected to include a countryside scene, with live animals, a village cricket team, and a rain-producing cloud. The Games will be officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, and Paul McCartney will perform after the Olympic Flame has been lit. Leading the United States contingent of athletes into the stadium will be flag-bearer Mariel Zagunis. The native of Portland, Oregon has won the last two Olympic gold medals in sabre fencing. She’s only the second American ever to win gold in a fencing event.
While the Ceremony is the official start of the Olympic Games, the men’s and women’s soccer competitions have already gotten underway. The US Women’s Soccer team, looking to repeat as gold medal winners, got off to a strong start with a 4-2 victory over France on Wednesday. The Canadian women’s team, which features former Huskers Brittany Timko and Karina Leblanc, fell to Japan 2-1, also on Wednesday.
The only sport to be active today is archery. The preliminary rounds for the men’s and women’s individual and team archery competitions are today. The USA men’s team is expected to medal, as they enter the Olympics ranked number 1 in the world. The USA women, aiming for their first medal since 1988, are led by Khatuna Lorig, best known for her role as a technical advisor on the movie “The Hunger Games”.
You can see the Opening Ceremony televised in prime time tonight, starting at 6 PM Central Time on NBC.
Pelini Speaks at B1G Media Days
Bo Pelini says it’s time for his program to “take it up another level”. The Huskers head man spoke yesterday at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago, continually touching on themes of improvement and accountability. Pelini took questions from the assembled media and discussed a variety of topics. He said he’s not actively pursuing any current Penn State players who might wish to transfer in the face of NCAA sanctions on their program. He also dismissed the idea that he’ll put any extra emphasis on his team’s trip to Columbus to play his alma mater, Ohio State. Pelini had positive things to say about his quarterback, Taylor Martinez; his returning defensive talent; and running back Rex Burkhead, about whom Pelini said: “I wouldn’t trade him for another player in the country.” Burkhead, along with Will Compton and Kyler Reed, are representing the Huskers in Chicago as well.
Rockies Return Home to Host Red-Hot Reds (LISTEN LIVE TONIGHT on ESPN Radio 1410)
The Colorado Rockies return home to begin a nine-game homestand tonight with the first of three games against the Cincinnati Reds. The Rockies are coming off a 2-4 Western road swing through San Diego and Arizona. They snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday night to conclude the trip. The Reds come into Denver as the leaders in the National League Central division. They’ve won seven consecutive games and have the second-best record in the league. Drew Pomeranz returns to the mound for the Rockies. The rookie southpaw skipped his last start due to arm soreness. He’ll be opposed by Cincinnati’s Bronson Arroyo. ESPN Radio 1410 has all the action from Coors Field tonight. Pregame coverage gets underway at 7:05, with the first pitch at 7:40.
Record Crowds Come to Dove Valley to Watch Manning, Broncos’ First Practice
The Denver Broncos opened up their training camp to record-sized crowds at their Dove Valley facility in suburban Denver yesterday. Over 3,300 fans showed up to the practice, and they were there to see one man, new signal caller Peyton Manning. Manning was greeted by a huge roar as he jogged out to lead the Broncos’ first team offense. Both running back Knowshon Moreno and guard Chris Kuper, who suffered season-ending leg injuries last season, participated in practice yesterday as well.
Nuggets Slate Revealed as NBA Schedules are Released
The NBA schedule was released yesterday, and the Denver Nuggets will get an early road test. They wrap up a three-game season opening road trip with a visit to the defending champion Miami Heat on November 3. Denver’s home opener comes November 6 against Detroit. Other notable dates on the schedule include a Christmas Day game in Los Angeles against the Clippers, and Carmelo Anthony’s return to Denver as a visiting player for the first time on March 13 when the Knicks come to the Pepsi Center.
Donald Lane McClellen
Donald Lane McClellen, 69, of North Platte, died July 24, 2012 in Bellevue, NE.
“Lane” was born in North Platte, NE on August 06, 1942 to Donald C. and Yvonne B. (Larson) McClellen. He lived in North Platte, Lexington, and Maxwell his entire life. Lane graduated from North Platte High School in 1960. In 1962, he married his high school sweet heart Barbara A. Bates. Lane served in the Army National Guard for nine years. During his life he worked for the Dawson Public Power, Platte Valley Public Power, Fairacres Dairy, National Guard Armory, NE Department of Roads, and after working 32 years for the Union Pacific Railroad he retired in 2002.
Lane loved spending time and playing games with his family, he and Barb shared a love for music and attended numerous musical festivals over the years. He also enjoyed all of his pets, fishing, traveling, golf, and playing games with his grandchildren. This past April, Lane and Barb celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their children and grandchildren in Branson, MO. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Barbara McClellen, children Judy McClellen of North Platte, Luana McClellen of Omaha, Michael (Annette) McClellen of Papillion, daughter-in-law Melanie McClellen of North Platte. Grandchildren Roni and Michaela McClellen of Papillion, Andrew and Heather McClellen of North Platte. Sisters Carol (Martin) McDermott of Fort Lupton, CO; Jan (Gordon) Jones of Ellsworth, NE; Brother Scott (Keri) McClellen of Gregory, SD; Sister-in-laws Margret (Larry) Thompson of Ewing, MO; Pat (Norman) Crom of Tabor, IA and an uncle, three aunts, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Lane was preceeded in death by his parents Donald C. and Yvonne McClellen; Father and Mother-in-law Luther and Beulah Bates; son Steven McClellen.
Visitation will be Friday, July 27 from 1 to 8 pm; the family will be receiving friends and loved ones from 6 to 8 pm at Carpenter Memorial Chapel and from 9 am till service time on Saturday. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 28 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte. Burial will be at Plainview Cemetery south of Maxwell, NE. Memorials may be made to the family in his memory. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com
Clarence L. Johnson “Johnny”
Clarence L. Johnson “Johnny”, age 86 of North Platte, passed away Thursday July 26, 2012 at Linden Court.
Clarence was born September 10, 1925 in Jackmore Flats, south in Lincoln County to Herman and Minnie Mae Johnson. He entered the US Navy at age seventeen and served on troop transport ships during WWII. After his honorable discharge he returned to North Platte where he married Rita L. Heppner on March 14, 1953. Clarence drove a cab and a bus in North Platte, then worked at Fairmont Foods for twenty years. He was also a custodian at NPHS for eleven years, retiring in 1991. He was a member of Parkview Church of the Nazarene, VFW, and American Legion. Clarence enjoyed square dancing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Clarence is survived by his wife Rita of North Platte; children Steven Lee (Phyllis) Johnson of North Platte, Cynthia (Justin) Goforth of North Platte, Terry (Jerry) Pitkin of Wisconsin, Linda Jobman and Tim Hansen of North Platte, Tammy (Eugene) Pursley of North Platte; thirteen grandchildren LeeAnn (Eddie), Mary, Jessie, Kayle, Brandon, Stacy (Matt), Jackie, Mathew, Minnie, Emma, Derek, Tyler, Zachary; eleven great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Clarence was preceded in death by his parents; brother Albert; and sisters Marie and Josephine.
A memorial has been established in his name and online condolences can be made at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be at Parkview Community Church of Nazarene Monday July 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Jack Atteberry officiating. Burial will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6:00 p.m. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.
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#1 Its sad to see how much hate and bigotry there is especially when politics or religion is involved. If every one could just accept another we’d be better off.
#2 Really the touch down/cedar bowl has resorted to torturing gold fish to get people in the door??? I for one will not be taking my family back till the game is gone. my kids were very upset.
#3 I move that we as a society remove all warning labels and let natural selection do it’s thing.
#4 Some Walmart employees need to get a clue! I was behind a nice lady Wednesday evening and the rude cashier kept knocking her items on the floor. This cashier then started throwing her items into bags! VERY RUDE! If this would have been me this cashier would have been shoved into a bag. Walmart needs to get rid of these rude employees! These kind of people just want a paycheck handed to them!
#5 Totally saw a man slap the crap out of his kid for touching a bag of candy yesterday at Menards. It’s like, if you want to go back to old ways then ride a pony to work…
Thursday Sports Day – Tidbits From the Eve of the Opening Ceremony
LONDON (AP) – Missy Franklin is dedicating all her Olympic races to her home state of Colorado.
The 17-year-old swimmer says she was “so shaken” by the movie-theater shootings in the Denver suburb of Aurora, where she attends high school and trains. She will be keeping the people of Aurora in her thoughts while she’s in London.
Franklin, who lives in Centennial, Colo., will certainly be busy in her first Olympics. She is competing in seven events during the eight-day meet. She opens her Olympic program Saturday and is expected to swim a leg of the 4×100-meter freestyle relay.
LONDON (AP) – Usain Bolt says he has recovered from a stiff back that caused him hamstring problems and is ready to defend his Olympic titles in London.
Bolt says “it was a slight problem. I got that fixed and I’m ready to go.”
Bolt lost to training partner Yohan Blake at the recent Jamaican trials. And while he hardly enters the London Games as the dominant force he was four years ago in Beijing, he is still the reigning Olympic champion in the 100 and 200 meters.
He also still holds the world record in both events.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Chiefs have signed free agent offensive tackle Tony Ugoh to provide depth along the line.
The Chiefs announced the signing Thursday, the same day the team reported to training camp in St. Joseph, Mo. Their first practice is Friday.
Ugoh was a second-round draft choice of Indianapolis in 2007, and spent part of the 2010 season with Detroit and last season with the Giants. He’s played in 40 games with 28 starts.
The 6-foot-5, 301-pound Ugoh should provide some help behind left tackle Branden Albert and right tackle Eric Winston, who was signed as a free agent during the offseason.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Tampa Bay at Baltimore 11:35 p.m.
Oakland at Toronto 11:37 p.m.
Detroit at Cleveland 6:05 p.m.
Kansas City at Seattle 9:10 p.m.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
L.A. Dodgers at St. Louis 12:45 p.m.
Pittsburgh at Houston 7:05 p.m.
Washington at Milwaukee 7:10 p.m.
N-Y Mets at Arizona 8:40 p.m.