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Post by nica575 on May 10, 2014 18:56:34 GMT -5
mmadamimadamm @mmadamimadamm 2m OMG! Guys! Watch this! @thinkprogress: UPDATE: Emotional video of the moment Michael Sam found out he was drafted thkpr.gs/1ohunjf ”
... Sam, who was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year in 2013, went as the 249th pick. He is only the second person ever to hold that title and fall out of the top 33 picks of the NFL draft. The other was Chad Lavalais of Louisiana State University, who was picked 142nd back in in 2004. Before the draft, CBS had Sam’s prospect ranking at 169. If Sam went so late in the draft because teams were concerned about the unwanted attention that selecting the first gay player, they did not seem to be concerned about such impressions across the board; Zach Mettenberger, who plead guilty to sexual battery after groping a woman outside of a bar, went second in the sixth round of the draft. Prince Shembo, who was investigated in connection with the sexual assault of a woman who soon after committed suicide, was the 139th pick.
Now that Sam has been drafted, he will move onto the next challenge of securing a spot on the roster. He’ll need to make the team over the summer to become the first openly gay player actively in the NFL, and his spot isn’t guaranteed. more... in other words - we have long way to go! |
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2014 18:57:25 GMT -5
That Michael Sam video is just the best thing ever! Happy tears!
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Post by lm2718 on May 10, 2014 19:03:40 GMT -5
The Eurovision song contest voting was and is still very political  Well, it was when only the jurys voted - a little less now that the public can vote too. Even now close neighbours or allies get highest marks but I think it's only natural that the taste in music is a bit similar between neighbours. Austria's song is good. It even got some points from the east based on the music, as it should be. (Don't remember from where and don't know if they actually got to see the performance or was it sensored there.) In Copenhagen there were manifestations today for freedom. The audience cheered loudly for Austria (and Ukraine) and booed when Russia got points. (Well done young Russian twins who managed to keep smile on their face nevertheless, it's not their fault.) Austria's song was good and it is great that the political atmosphere in Europe is inclusive and people all over Europe voted for Conchita. Congratulations!!!  I didn't mean to discount her win at all. After all, the country I came from won the 1998 Eurovision with a similar liberal inclusive political point (and a good song of course : Dana International with Viva La Diva www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv83u7-mNWQ |
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Post by QueeenAl on May 10, 2014 19:04:29 GMT -5
She won! She fucking won!!!! The Eurovision Song Contest!!!! Oh fuckety fuck, I am sooo proud!!! ETA: The vid above is from the semi finals Congratulations! I wonder how the Russian TV reacted? Well, they gave us 5 Points ... not too shabby IMO ... Party politics does not reach everywhere ... |
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Post by melliemom on May 10, 2014 19:04:30 GMT -5
mmadamimadamm @mmadamimadamm 2m OMG! Guys! Watch this! @thinkprogress: UPDATE: Emotional video of the moment Michael Sam found out he was drafted thkpr.gs/1ohunjf ”
So powerful... sobbing.. Yes Adam helped pave the way with his AMA kiss on national television |
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Post by QueeenAl on May 10, 2014 19:08:43 GMT -5
Well, it was when only the jurys voted - a little less now that the public can vote too. Even now close neighbours or allies get highest marks but I think it's only natural that the taste in music is a bit similar between neighbours. Austria's song is good. It even got some points from the east based on the music, as it should be. (Don't remember from where and don't know if they actually got to see the performance or was it sensored there.) In Copenhagen there were manifestations today for freedom. The audience cheered loudly for Austria (and Ukraine) and booed when Russia got points. (Well done young Russian twins who managed to keep smile on their face nevertheless, it's not their fault.) Austria's song was good and it is great that the political atmosphere in Europe is inclusive and people all over Europe voted for Conchita. Congratulations!!! I didn't mean to discount her win at all. After all, the country I came from won the 1998 Eurovision with a similar liberal inclusive political point (and a good song of course : Dana International with Viva La Diva www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv83u7-mNWQDana paved the way and everyone still refers to her. She is the pathmaker for sure!!! |
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Post by kittykay on May 10, 2014 19:18:09 GMT -5
From Queen FB Page Brian May wins a Sports Emmy! Brian was an Associate Producer on a remix of Queen's We Will Rock You that was used for Super Bowl XLVII. Many congrats BM! www.queenonline.com |
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Post by adamrocks on May 10, 2014 19:20:37 GMT -5
... Sam, who was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year in 2013, went as the 249th pick. He is only the second person ever to hold that title and fall out of the top 33 picks of the NFL draft. The other was Chad Lavalais of Louisiana State University, who was picked 142nd back in in 2004. Before the draft, CBS had Sam’s prospect ranking at 169. If Sam went so late in the draft because teams were concerned about the unwanted attention that selecting the first gay player, they did not seem to be concerned about such impressions across the board; Zach Mettenberger, who plead guilty to sexual battery after groping a woman outside of a bar, went second in the sixth round of the draft. Prince Shembo, who was investigated in connection with the sexual assault of a woman who soon after committed suicide, was the 139th pick.
Now that Sam has been drafted, he will move onto the next challenge of securing a spot on the roster. He’ll need to make the team over the summer to become the first openly gay player actively in the NFL, and his spot isn’t guaranteed. more... in other words - we have long way to go! Of course we have a long way to go for 'equality for all people' with many challenges long the way but, for me, today gives me hope that we are on the right path to that goal and I celebrate this progress. Micheal Sam has the same opportunity as everybody else drafted today to try to make their selective teams' rosters. I celebrate this! |
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Post by melliemom on May 10, 2014 19:26:48 GMT -5
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Post by betty on May 10, 2014 19:27:32 GMT -5
ok I'm speechless right now ... looking for to post the best vids .... She won! She fucking won!!!! The Eurovision Song Contest!!!! Oh fuckety fuck, I am sooo proud!!! ETA: The vid above is from the semi finals ETA II: I dare you NOT to be captivated by this ... the stage is huuuuuuuge, and she doesent move at all but commands it nonetheless ... a true DIVA ETA III: Something I learned from Interviews: His best friend is his hairdresser - but broke his shoulder before ESC ... and another of his best friends is his dentist .... LOL ... both shows IMHO ... Conchita was great and her song is so beautiful!  I'm so happy that she won!  I voted 20 times for Austria, unfortunately this was the voting limit!  |
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