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Comment on "Origins of "We Are... Penn State" Cheer"

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:42:52 -0500

Oh, and no, I haven't had time to investigate other possibilities. Seems like someone must remember how it got started!

- Amy D.

Comment on "Origins of "We Are... Penn State" Cheer"

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:40:45 -0500

Jim -

You can still download it from the original site: http://www.gopsf.com/#/video-vault/Family/118/

If the link doesn't work, at http://www.gopsf.com, it's in the "Video Vault" section, under "Family."

Amy.

- Amy D.

Comment on "Origins of "We Are... Penn State" Cheer"

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:36:49 -0500

Amy D. - It appears the video is no longer available for download. Any idea where I can get a copy? Also, there are some people saying that the "We are Penn State" cheer did not really originate with Steve Shuey's response but was actually copied from an SC cheer many years later. Have you had a chance to investigate that allegation?

- Jim Jackson

Comment on "Origins of "We Are... Penn State" Cheer"

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:22:08 -0500

This originally ran on the PSU football recap show in the 2008 season. There are a couple more variations of Wally telling the story elsewhere.

GOOSEBUMPS!!!

- Dago T

Comment on "Saving the Dying Languages"

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:17:41 -0500

Just thought you might be interested in checking out my site, www.timbrookesinc.com, and in particular the section on Endangered Alphabets.
Cheers,
Tim

- Tim Brookes

Comment on "Reintroducing Gray Wolves Helps Save Endangered Species"

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:02:57 -0500

this is great thanks for sharing it

Sulumits Retsambew

- Sulumits retsambew

Comment on "Summer Reading"

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:00:30 -0500

thanks this is giving me an idea on this coming summer,

- Sulumits retsambew

Comment on "How is the Computer Age Changing Libraries?"

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:38:36 -0500

If you have basic knowledge of computer parts, this blog is excellent at helping you track down which part of the computer is most likely causing whatever problems you might be having.

- Printer toner cartridges

Comment on "Is It a Crime?"

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:47:39 -0500

I read the story and found both sides of the spectrum to be ridiculous and acceptable at the same time.

The actions conducted by Circuit City where based most likely on the lack of proper training. This should be resolved, but not at a cost of the workers' job and emotional distress.

The police officer's actions, under law, where in the "grey zone." I don't condone them, nor do I oppose them.

The arrested man seemed to be on an idealistic crusade (I don't know what he was thinking at the moment). However, that idealistic crusade was within the legal bounds (based on statues and laws presented).

Righi may have acted on the edge of the legal boundaries (we only have his side of the story), but in my opinion, I feel that as eloquent as his presentation is, so should be the understanding that not all people are afforded the same opportunities (education, jobs, and stature). Thus making his personal stand more of a "power trip" than a grand gesture towards the liberation of mankind; feeding on the weaknesses of society for a self-fulfilling gain (personal empowerment and/or avariciousness).

As a reader I am bound to pick one side over the other. Certainly, I am entitled to my opinion, but even though I consider his actions self-centered, I do understand that the law should be upheld. So based only on his side of the story I believe he acted within his rights. Appropriately? Now that's for society to determine.

The full assessment of the case is left to the judge, and all parties involved should have their case heard in court.

- Radek M. Gadek

Comment on "Saving the Dying Languages"

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:34:28 -0500

With reference to endangered languages, you may be interested in the contribution, made by the World Esperanto Association, to UNESCO's campaign on behalf of the protection of endangered languages.

The following declaration was made on behalf of Esperanto, by UNESCO at its Paris HQ in December 2009. http://portal.unesco.org/culture/en/ev.php-URL_ID=38420&URL_DO=DO_PRINTPAGE&URL_SECTION=201.html

- Brian Barker

Comment on "Reference Special: World Almanac and Book of Facts"

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:10:50 -0500

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- Miriam

Comment on "Reference Special: World Almanac and Book of Facts"

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:59:37 -0500

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- Sarah

Comment on "Origins of "We Are... Penn State" Cheer"

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:32:44 -0500

Sorry, the hyperlinks take you to the site, but I should have included the name... it comes from the GoPSF.com site: http://www.gopsf.com/video/watch/118/Wally%20Triplett

- Amy D.

Comment on "Origins of "We Are... Penn State" Cheer"

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:04:26 -0500

what is the original link to this video?

- Amy

Comment on "Origins of "We Are... Penn State" Cheer"

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:33:15 -0500

Hopefully, this works. Enjoy.

- Mark Donovan

Comment on "Origins of "We Are... Penn State" Cheer"

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:40:09 -0500

Hi Mark. I think you will enjoy this clip along with the other psu supporters in you office. Click on the arrow on the picture to view the video

Love you!

- Mark Donovan

Comment on "Reference Special: From Mad Men to The Sixties in America"

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:11:43 -0500

"It's a typewriter. It looks complicated, but they made it easy enough for even a woman to use."

Only in the 60's you could hear that. If you'd seen some more episodes of Mad Men you'd see that the serie not only reflects the shining glamour of the rich Manhattan in the 60's, but has debth and a meaningfull story.

It was, indeed, a great time to live in if you had the money and the power.

- Jarred

Comment on "Name Our Librarian Superhero Contest"

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:56:15 -0500

A few more:

Lady Wordsworth (Honoring both the poet and the worth of the written word)

Felicity Wellread/Redwell (As reading a good book is certain bring about some happiness)

- Mike Stolz

Comment on "Name Our Librarian Superhero Contest"

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:44:26 -0500

Given that she's garbed in pretty sophisticated (especially for a superheroine) clothes, and the fact that she's an icon of information and knowledge, as well as entertainment, I'd say she needs a name that's representative of her station.

Lady Paige Turner
The Duchess of Data
Sorceress of Sources

Or if you're looking for a more dynamic name:

Literary Fairy
Lady Canon/ The Human Canon
The Unabridged Witch
The Book Markswoman
The Inquisitor
The Inquirer
The Rememberizer
The Reader Revanchist (because she's trying to bring people back into the world of information and reading)
The Archivist

- Mike Stolz

Comment on "Name Our Librarian Superhero Contest"

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:14:27 -0500

Keeping up with the Blue & White theme she's got going on, I suggest she be dubbed The Literary Lioness. Her sign could be a lion within a book silhouette, and we could build a giant spotlight on the library's roof to to project it onto the sky. Good times for all.

- Greg