2021 Current Events Discussion Thread
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Citius, Altius, Fortius - Communis to go with the English extension on the Olympics motto
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The name comes from the bridge right across from the stadium or, more specifically, the status on the bridge
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hope_Memorial_Bridge
Pairs of statues designed by sculptor Henry Hering and architect Frank Walker – officially named the "Guardians of Traffic" – stand on pylons at each end of the viaduct, symbolizing progress in transportation.
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Some great pictures of the Guardians of Traffic being sculpted, circa 1931:
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I was in Cleveland last week and drove past the stadium but didn’t notice (or take notice of) the statues. My wife and I did have a delightful time strolling along Lake Erie. Visiting James Garfield was a little creepy.
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I find these images of enormous warriors holding loy-sized human vehicles between their meaty hands a bit menacing...
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I was hoping they had adopted "Guardians" from Space Force, and that Steve Carell would be their new spokesperson.Volante wrote: ↑Fri Jul 23, 2021 11:24 amThe name comes from the bridge right across from the stadium or, more specifically, the status on the bridge
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hope_Memorial_BridgePairs of statues designed by sculptor Henry Hering and architect Frank Walker – officially named the "Guardians of Traffic" – stand on pylons at each end of the viaduct, symbolizing progress in transportation.
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I mean...sure, Steve Carell's fine and all but this is who they did get:AFRET CMS wrote: ↑Fri Jul 23, 2021 1:54 pmI was hoping they had adopted "Guardians" from Space Force, and that Steve Carell would be their new spokesperson.Volante wrote: ↑Fri Jul 23, 2021 11:24 amThe name comes from the bridge right across from the stadium or, more specifically, the status on the bridge
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hope_Memorial_BridgePairs of statues designed by sculptor Henry Hering and architect Frank Walker – officially named the "Guardians of Traffic" – stand on pylons at each end of the viaduct, symbolizing progress in transportation.
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Spiders would have been so much better.
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Why must they do that to us????MattKnowles wrote: ↑Fri Aug 06, 2021 12:02 pm DC comics movie The Suicide Squad (2021) is released and has Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, Pete Davidson, and John Cena.
Not to be confused with DC comics movie Suicide Squad (2016) which has Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, and Will Smith.
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because Hollywood can't get an original thought, and the public is fine with it as long as there are more sequels, reboots, reimaginings, sequels to reboots, etc.mas3cf wrote: ↑Fri Aug 06, 2021 12:23 pmWhy must they do that to us????MattKnowles wrote: ↑Fri Aug 06, 2021 12:02 pm DC comics movie The Suicide Squad (2021) is released and has Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, Pete Davidson, and John Cena.
Not to be confused with DC comics movie Suicide Squad (2016) which has Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, and Will Smith.
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That's a pretty impressive medals to athletes ratio. (Also, as far as actual hardware, 2 silvers, 2 bronzes. The silver was in mixed trap
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Marin ... r_Olympics )
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Very glad I perused the Study Guide thread on Sunday.
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The leader of the free world, a man with the codes to the nuclear football in his pocket, quits without even a 24 hour notice.squarekara wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 12:33 pm Cuomo's out:
CNBC: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment scandal, will leave office in 2 weeks.
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/10/cuomo-r ... andal.html
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Well...two and a half months notice. The changeover starts when the election's done.Bamaman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 3:40 pmThe leader of the free world, a man with the codes to the nuclear football in his pocket, quits without even a 24 hour notice.squarekara wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 12:33 pm Cuomo's out:
CNBC: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment scandal, will leave office in 2 weeks.
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/10/cuomo-r ... andal.html
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Cuomo: Give me a couple weeks, will you?
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I was referring to Nixon.Volante wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 3:48 pmWell...two and a half months notice. The changeover starts when the election's done.Bamaman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 3:40 pmThe leader of the free world, a man with the codes to the nuclear football in his pocket, quits without even a 24 hour notice.squarekara wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 12:33 pm Cuomo's out:
CNBC: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment scandal, will leave office in 2 weeks.
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/10/cuomo-r ... andal.html
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Cuomo: Give me a couple weeks, will you?
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Didja see how he says that his resignation is the "best way to help"? Now that's a dedicated public servant!Bamaman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 3:40 pmThe leader of the free world, a man with the codes to the nuclear football in his pocket, quits without even a 24 hour notice.squarekara wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 12:33 pm Cuomo's out:
CNBC: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment scandal, will leave office in 2 weeks.
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/10/cuomo-r ... andal.html
Present Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will serve as NY's first female governor.
Cuomo: Give me a couple weeks, will you?
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He's just a giving kinda guy...squarekara wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 5:53 pmDidja see how he says that his resignation is the "best way to help"? Now that's a dedicated public servant!Bamaman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 3:40 pmThe leader of the free world, a man with the codes to the nuclear football in his pocket, quits without even a 24 hour notice.squarekara wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 12:33 pm Cuomo's out:
CNBC: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment scandal, will leave office in 2 weeks.
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/10/cuomo-r ... andal.html
Present Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will serve as NY's first female governor.
Cuomo: Give me a couple weeks, will you?
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Very hands-on.This Is Kirk! wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 6:48 pmHe's just a giving kinda guy...squarekara wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 5:53 pmDidja see how he says that his resignation is the "best way to help"? Now that's a dedicated public servant!Bamaman wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 3:40 pmThe leader of the free world, a man with the codes to the nuclear football in his pocket, quits without even a 24 hour notice.squarekara wrote: ↑Tue Aug 10, 2021 12:33 pm Cuomo's out:
CNBC: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment scandal, will leave office in 2 weeks.
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/10/cuomo-r ... andal.html
Present Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will serve as NY's first female governor.
Cuomo: Give me a couple weeks, will you?
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Former Jeopardy guest host Anderson Cooper’s show ran an extra hour tonight because Chris Cuomo “had the night off”.