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- Carpenter's Flight
50 years ago today, Scott Carpenter flew the second American manned orbital flight on May 24, 1962. He piloted his Aurora 7 spacecraft through three revolutions of the earth. In this photo, taken on May 24, 1962, Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter looks into his Mercury-Atlas 7 spacecraft, the Aurora 7, before being inserted to begin the launch. Image Credit: NASA
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Category Archives: Blood Warmer
Dixie Chicks National Anthem
Say what you will about their politics. They did this right. Happy Fourth!
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Star Spangled Banner
I believe that I was actually deployed or otherwise engaged when this took place and only have been able to catch the replay. Happy Independence Day!
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Faith Hill National Anthem
For the noon release on the 4th, may I present Faith Hill. Happy Fourth!
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Star Spangled Banner Billy Joel Super Bowl 41 – 2/2007
It might not be the best rendition but check out the spot at about 1:48 in. Happy Fourth!
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Ted Nugent – Star Spangled Banner Live
Since I am on a bit of a Ted Nugent kick right now. I give you a special bit of Ted to start the day off. Happy Fourth of July!
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2 Minute Lesson In Motivating Others
A lot of money has been made writing books, and lecturing on leadership, developing high performing teams, and motivating / inspiring others. Below is the “Cliff Notes” version.
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Today’s Blood Warmer
Here is another one of those moments that trips the athlete’s triggers in my brain. [vodpod id=ExternalVideo.486185&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] from youtube.com
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Blood Warmer Part 2
Another one to fire you up. The year is 1991. Chicago Stadium, the NHL Allstar Game. Wayne Messmer is your vocalist, and Desert Storm is getting ready to kickoff. [vodpod id=ExternalVideo.486191&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] from www.youtube.com
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Today’s Blood Warmer
Time for another excursion into the past for a pre-game blood warmer.
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Blood Warmer Part 1
Having spent a large portion of my life playing hockey at a fairly elite level, there is nothing that quite triggers the same response in me as a rousing National Anthem. I have been conditioned like a Pavlov Dog, you’re … Continue reading
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