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Mascot of the Month
Soem mascots sthine more than others. Every month, I'll be highlighting a mascot who knows just how to strut his/her stuff! If you'd like to be considered for the "Mascot of the Month" at Suite101.com, please contact me at s.kawecki@worldnet.att.net! This month check out, Erin Blank, the woman behind PAWS, the mascot for the Detroit Tigers!
mascot • paws • history • inspiration • experience

A,E,I,O,U...The Building Blocks of Mascotting
Do you want to be a mascot? Whether you're aiming at a high school,college or professional position, the basic requirements are the same!! Sure, it looks like it's all fun and games, but behind the mask is a true athlete--one who studies his character, practices his moves and skits, and one whose main ambition is to rouse the crowd! If you've got big plans of winning that coveted spot, make sure to read this article--it'll give you the low-down on the building blocks of mascotting!!
blocks • involvement • spirit • success • attendance

Mascots: Additional notes and references
Here is an addendum to the previous article on hood ornaments and automotive mascots, including a more thorough list of further references for continued research.
mascots • mascot • hood ornament • automotive • lalique

A Tidbit of This, a Tidbit of That...
Did you ever wonder where the word "mascot" originated? Do you know how mascots came about? Or have you ever wondered what was the weirdest of the mascots or the most used symbol of them all? Read this article to read to find a tidbit of this, a tidbit of that...
mascot • history • definition • powers • la mascotte

Lyons Boys Roar with Rosedale Mascot
The brothers Lyons realized a dream when their Rosedale Mascot captured a major event during Illinois' Super Night festivities.
harness racing • rosedale mascot • lyons brothers • standardbreds • langley memorial

Automotive Mascots: Brief History of the 1930-1950 Car Hood Ornament Era
The automotive mascot, usually a hood ornament, captured the imaginations of motorists for two decades, and still exists in a few remaining examples today. How and why they came about, and some resources for finding out more about these interesting artifacts, comprise the subjects of this article.
automative mascots • hood ornament • antique car • classic car • vintage car

Building Character--Part 1-- Personality
School is here! With school comes the advent of the football season--your time to shine! But don't go on that field unprepared! Whether you're a veteran to mascotting, or a little wet behind the ears, knowing how to create a credible character is the key to a successful season! Read on to find out more about building your character through personality!! Part 1 of a 3 part series!!
character • credibility • mascots • football • personality

January 2000 Mascot of the Month
It's a new year..and with the new year comes a new mascot of the month--"Hey Reb" of UNLV. Bill Carney's been doing the duty for four years...but this is his first year as the "Official Hey Reb". All in all, he's got some good advice for all you in the "furry community". Check it out...his spirit is contagious!!
university of nevada • las vegas • unlv • mascot • hey reb

Mascot of the Month
October's "Mascot of the Month" features Joel Carlsen, the mastermind behind CheerChicago--Chicago's own AllStar Cheerleaders. Joel shows us just how multi-talented (and spirited) he is! This guy is a star of the spirit industry.
mascot • month • high school • corporate • cheerleader

The Mascot Commandments-Part 3 of Character Building
Want to find out how to succeed in the world of mascotting? Through years of experience, mascots from all over the world have developed the guidelines or the "Mascot Commandments". These guidelines guarantee professionalism and bring credibility to your character! The final part of a 3 part series on character building!
do's • don'ts • mascots • commandments • motion

In Perfect Harmony
We often forget that the band can make or break our performances as mascots! They can set the ambience for a spectacular skit or completely throw it off-base. Here's how you can make sure that you and the band are "In Perfect Harmony".
band • mascot • unity • choreography • arrangements

Izzy...What is he?
Countries take a lot of time and brain power to come up with that perfect mascot and name to represent them during the Olympics. So if it's such a selct ritual, how did we ever come up with Izzy (the mascot for the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta)? What is he and what does he represent? Well, that is what I'm trying to find out! Read this article to discover the blob behind the funky name.
izzy • mascot • olympics • blob • kirby

Ten Tips to a Triumphant Tryout
It takes more than just a little good luck and an outrageous attitude to hit that mascot spot! Here's ten tips on how to get the most mileage from your tryout!
mascot • tryout • preparation • skits • theme

Fundraising
Mascot costumes are far from being inexpensive. So being a one man/woman wonder is slightly tough when it comes to fundraising efforts. Here's some key fundraising ideas and events that will make your life a little easier.
fund-raising • mascot • costume • homecoming • spirit

Packard: The Cormorant, and Goddess of Speed
Here is a brief description of two of the more prized automotive mascots in the history of motoring, the Cormorant and the Goddess of Speed on Packard automobiles.
packard • antique car • classic car • vintage car • collector car

Scott Prendergast On Kabluey
Independent filmmaker Scott Prendergast shares production secrets of his semi-autobiographical film about feeling lost in middle-class America.
kabluey movie • kabluey production information • scott prendergast director • independent comedy film • lisa kudrow

The Serial Life of William Witney
The Serial Life of William Witney The contributions of William Witney will never be forgotten. Every time you see a stunt that seems familiar, or a brilliantly directed movie or TV show, the odds are, William Witney had a hand in either the genesis of, or influenced the creators in their childhoods. He was underappreciated by Republic, underpaid, and in the end, the many fans that expressed their appreciation in person at the various film festivals, he was loved and respected in return.
william witney • roy rogers • rex allen • republic studios • columbia

Props--Spruce up your Performance!
How do you keep your crowd involved and your act from getting stale? Props--the answer to every mascot's prayer. The options are limitless and most are inexpensive! If you've got any novel props to add, drop us a line!
props • money • target • discount • ideas

Movie Review of Kabluey
In its Southeast Premiere at the Florida Film Festival, "Kabluey" delights audiences with physical comedy and textured performances in a story about middle class America.
kabluey movie review • scott prendergast film • independent comedy films • lisa kudrow • scott prendergast

Teddy Bear Songwriting
Some musicians have a secret co-writer--that soft, fuzzy bear or a close cousin that we turn to in times of need to let us know we deserved a hug, even when we didn't do good. Here are a few tips to get it to do its, and your, job better.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "song writing" • "music composition"

Robot ASIMO Leads Detroit Symphony
Honda's robot ASIMO conducts the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in an initiative to promote fun and innovative music education among Detroit's youth.
detroit symphony orchestra robot • asimo leads symphony • honda robot • the power of dreams string project • yo-yo ma

Character Building--Part 2---Do You Walk the Walk??
Do you walk the walk and talk the talk?? Well, when it comes to mascotting, leave the talking at home! But be sure that your character comes through clearly through your walk and emotions! Practice makes perfect! Read our second part of the three part series of character building!
walk • exaggeration • practice • strut • consistency

Mr. Bingle. A New Orleans Christmas Icon
Mr. Bingle, a jolly little snow fairy with an ice cream cone for a hat and holly leaves for wings, has had to struggle for survival but he continues to help Kris Kringle.
mr. bingle new orleans christmas icon • jolly snow fairy • maison blanche • dillard's department stores • kris kringle

MySpace Is Still Dangerous
MySpace has made a feeble attempt at monitoring the site to keep it safer for young teens. Youth underestimate the dangers.
internet personals • dangerous myspace • myspace profiles • online dating • chat rooms

Scoop for the Week of October 6th
She's back in court. She's going to court. And his courting days are over. Plus, do you know the answer to this week's Celebrity Birthday Trivia? Get ready! It's time for this week's Celebrity Scoop!
hollywood • celebrity • gossip • celebrities • television

Photo Mosaic Software
One of a kind gift for your students that will capture their experiences in your class. Create a mosaic photograph for your students.
photo mosaic • photo mosaic software • free photo mosaic software • how to make a photo mosaic • photo mosaic maker

Supreme Court tosses Pooh case
Top court refuses to hear copyright appeal by Clare Milne, grand-daughter of Winnie the Pooh creator.
winnie the pooh • lawsuit • supreme court • a.a. milne • disney

Play Virtual Tennis With These Cool Computer Games
Young and old can have fun playing tennis on the computer. From the comfort of your home or office, you can get your tennis fix with these cool games.
tennis • computer • game • game boy • sega

Shaping School Culture (continued)
Schools need heroes and heroines to define what is possible, to provide a standard to achieve.

Sight Seeing in Medieval Berne
With architecture and history reaching back to the middle ages, Berne is the place to see the storybook Switzerland of fairy tales and Heidi films.
berne • berne switzerland • sightseeing in berne • switzerland • medieval architecture

Charlie Bartlett Review
Charlie Bartlett is a seventeen-year-old to whom popularity is everything, and he does manage to achieve it... in a bathroom stall.
comedy • hope davis • robert downey jr. • charlie bartlett • high school

Fairmont Hotels of Vancouver, BC
An overview of the Fairmont Waterfront, Fairmont Vancouver, and Fairmont Airport hotels reveals that each is unique, with luxury service, staff, and accommodations.
fairmont hotels vancouver bc • vacations british columbia • luxury resort chains travels • 4 5 stars accommodations amenities • fairmont waterfront

Georgia-Florida Weekend
A brief look at the unique pagentry and rivalry of the annual border war between the University of Georgia and the University of Florida.
georgia • florida • rivalry • jacksonville • football

Greens vs Native Rights
"Good Guys" part two. In the complex domain of Aboriginal rights, conservationists often find themselves working for the enemy.
green activism • aboriginal environmentalism • environmental activism • aboriginal land management • indigenous land management

Jeju Loveland
On Jeju Island, South Korea's version of a tropical getaway, vacationers can get a glimpse of what's never talked about or shown on the ROK - sex.
jeju loveland • korea's sexual theme park • jeju-do • jeju island • korean tradition

Last Words with Elaine Isaak
Last questions with fantasy author Elaine Isaak about her books The Singer's Crown and The Eunuch's Heir
elaine isaak • fantasy • novels • alien skin • entwife

Panther or Feral Cat Shot?
Aussies have seen anomalous black and tawny big cats. In 2005, a hunter shot a very large feline causing a "big cat versus feral cat" controversy.
phantom panthers • alien big cats • abcs • black panthers • mystery cats

Port of Call – Skagway Alaska
Skagway Alaska offers a unique glimpse of an era gone by and provides many outdoor recreational activities for its visitors
skagway • alaska • klondike gold rush • white pass railroad • chilkoot trail

Team Building Ideas
Students have heard that there is no "I" in team. So where do they fit in? Building a team identity and community can make all students feel like the MVP of their team.
middle school teams • identity • community • advisory • bulletin boards

The Birth of Symbolism
Here is a look at the role of mythology in the symbolism we see each day.
symbols • myth • mythology • mercury • hermes

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