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Terror In Our Schools: School Mascot Fails Way Into Assembly
Student teacher gets asked to be mascot at school spirit assembly.
Student teacher willingly accepts.
Student teacher runs through banner and wipes out on first three rows of kindergartners sitting directly in front of banner.
The Leary Lion just got a whole lot scarier.
Link to this post! Deputies Nab Troublesome Chewy the Squirrel
Via NPR
April 21, 2011
It took them two weeks, but deputies in Oklahoma City finally got their squirrel. The furry fugitive chewed through wires in several patrol cars, earning the nickname Chewy. The department announced Chewy’s capture in a tweet.
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Furcast 37 Parkour Nun
Author: [email protected] (..::XANA::.. Creations)
Another week full of… show. What is show? Show is a word. What does this word mean? It means start investing. Cave Jonson, we’re done here. #winning
News:
- Man Bites Dog and Sues
https://web.archive.org/web/www.furrynewsnetwork.com/2011/04/man-bites-dog-sues/
- ActFurOnAir: Eye of the Tiger with Kell Bengal
https://web.archive.org/web/www.furrynewsnetwork.com/2011/04/actfuronair-eye-tiger-kell-bengal/
- U.S. Congress Removes Wolves from Endangered Species List — A Legislative First
- Red foxes force shrinkage of arctic fox territory
- The Fandom’s Kill Switch
https://web.archive.org/web/www.furrynewsnetwork.com/2011/04/fandoms-kill-switch/
WikiFur article(s) of the week:
- “Plantigrade”
- “Digitigrade”
Topics Discussed (copied directly from Google Moderator):
- “furry dating only: http://www.furrymate.com/ opinions? needed? not needed? useful? retarded?” (Bell Otter)
- “Furmeets as a minor?” (Asani)
- “Discussing the Culture: We all know what furry is, but since it’s been so highly debated in past shows, I figured, “Why not have a topic discussion about it?” What is (By the Furcast crews opinion) and is not “Furry?” Along the line of *Insects* ect” (Bishop)
- “Career paths that work well for furries and therians alike. Opinions on various options?” (Theriana)
Emails (Sender – Subject):
- Cameron Wolfe (generic wolf #31163) – “Question for Furcast”
- Brian – “Qucikish Question/Obervation”
- No One – “Falcon Headquarters”
- KonekoCloud – “Furry Standing Up For Animal Rights”
- Anonymous – “AC Panic. (please don’t mention my name)”
- Mika – “Freak Out Shift”
- Shred – “Positive Reinforcement”
- Lionlotus(aka Nox) – “Lots of questions, and possible answers. And also lots of general confusion.”
- Scraps – “A question for quads, request for Mattox…ya”
- Jinx Cole – “I’m so lonely here”
- The Hipster Dragon Guy – “Furry music”
- Anonymous – “My first email to Furcast!”
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The contents of this Podcast may have adult language and adult themes. The content is not produced by Furry News Network, but is posted for your convenience.
Moss romps with rampant rabbit
Author: AshMCairo
“The supermodel seduces the randy rabbit in the commercial for a Chilean fashion firm.
The one-minute clip, for company Basement, kicks off with the catwalk queen gazing at the London skyline from a skyscraper window as a man with a giant rabbit’s head sits reading a newspaper.
The creature then dances before Moss does the same, while at the same time opening up her coat to reveal her lingerie-clad body.”
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Link to this post!Freeway extension rattles snakes
Author: ringtailedfox
In recent days, the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) has erected a two-meter (six foot) tall fence, stretching 9 kilometers (about 5.5 miles) along the threatened eastern fox snake‘s habitat in the city’s west end.
The special fabric fence – which extends below ground level – was erected because the snake can climb and slither beneath regular fences. The MTO was concerned that snakes might wander into the construction zone, where they would be at risk.
The fence was built with assistance from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources to keep the construction project in compliance with the Endangered Species Act, as work begins on extending Highway 401 west towards the proposed bridge to Detroit.
Find the full article here: flayrah – furry food for thought
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Link to this post!Authorities Seek More Victims of Accused Xbox Pedophile
Police are asking parents to search the Xbox Live friend’s lists of their children for the gamer tag of Formic Hivemind – the online name of accused pedophile Richard Kretovic.
The police in Greece, New York indicate the 19-year-old sexually abused an under 13-year-old in the basement of his house after the two met and struck up a friendship on Xbox Live. Police are asking locals of Greece, NY that if they find the Gamertag “Formic Hivemind” on their child’s Xbox Live account, to contact them immediately.
Police say Kretovic and the child he’s accused of abusing met more than once and that they are investigating whether there were more victims.
Online gaming is a major way many kids communicate. Parents should be aware of this fact, and that most gaming consoles have these features. You can control your privacy settings to limit someone finding out your location and other information that may put you in danger. Because these systems use the internet and game play can often be global, not just locked down to a local area, you really don’t know who you are playing with online. The message here is to be careful and be aware of who your children are communicating with.
Brian Crecente from gaming site Kotaku explains his strategy for keeping his 9-year-old safe:
“I use parental controls to limit the amount of time my 9-year-old son can play in a week, and I also don’t allow him to chat with anyone who isn’t on his friend’s lists. Finally, I have to authorize the addition of any new friends to that list with a password. Before I do that I make sure that I’ve met the new friend, in person, before authorizing that addition.”
Protect Your Child
1. On your computer go to Xbox.com and sign in to your account.
2. Go to My Xbox and Family Center
3. Select your or your child’s avatar and select Online Safety Settings.
4. Allow or block the options available. I allow my son to play online but block the ability to accept friend requests. I also only allow him to communicate with friends. I only allow friends to see his history, status and profile.
5. When a friend request for your child comes in, you will be asked to enter your Xbox Live password to authorize it.
Credit: Kotaku
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Link to this post!The Active Assaults Saga takes off!
04/20/2011
Lately the popular furry orientated video game, known as the Active Assaults Saga, has finally released a beta demo of their 2D PC video game. Not familiar with the Active Assaults Saga? Go check it out at www.aa.iraph-designs.com.
For Head Director Raphial Hebert of iRaph Studios, the producers of this video game project, says “This is one more step to show how furry fans can make a huge difference in the world we live in for the better.” Raphial also says that the first of the four video games will be released in two years as a 2D ‘platformer’ production, “Our video game project will most likely be completely finished by 2013.”
For anyone interested, iRaph Studios is currently hiring members for their team. More info at www.studios.iraph-designs.com/careers.html
Link to this post!Hawaii Five-O Has “Furry” Episode
04/19/2011
By: Phoenix Audubon
On March 21, 2011, the rebooted series, “Hawaii Five-O,” aired an episode entitled, “Na Me’e Laua Na Paio,” (Hawaiian: “Heroes and Villains”) where an attendee to the “SpectacuCon” comic book convention is murdered at a nearby hotel. Chin checks the victim’s phone, where there is a text message that says, “Be carefule, he’s looking for you,” from one “Psycho Kitty.” An icon shows a woman wearing a white wig, black eye mask, and black cat ears.
When the Five-O team visits SpectacuCon and ask a “Trekkie” where they can find Psycho Kitty, they are directed to the “Furry Fandom” section of the convention floor. Sure enough, there is a poster that says “Furry Fandom” on it, and the team comes upon a group of fursuiters, as well as Psycho Kitty herself.
Unfortunately, the episode is no longer available online. However, there is a clip available on CBS.com that shows the image of the phone text message and Psycho Kitty. The recap of the episode is here: http://www.cbs.com/primetime/hawaii_five_0/recaps/119/recaps.php
Abandoned cats and dogs roam Fukishima
Author: GreenReaper
Judging by compensation payouts, almost 50,000 households were affected by evacuations from the vicinity of the Fukushima I nuclear power plant – not counting those who died in the tsunmai. Many kept pets, and were forced to leave them behind when the call to leave came.
The animals are now trying to survive on what they were left or can scavenge from the area. Reports of a breeder’s pack of shelties in Minamis?ma led to a rescue mission, but many fled.
Local cats are also affected. While some have been fed and rescued, others found their own food (note: graphic imagery). [furryne.ws: 1, 2]
Find the full article here: flayrah – furry food for thought
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Link to this post!“George the Hedgehog” (Jez Jerzy) trailer
Author: AshMCairo
“Here’s what looks like the Polish version of Fritz The Cat: Jez Jerzy (aka George The Hedgehog). It’s based on a comic by Rafa? Skar?ycki and Tomasz Le?niak, and is now an adult feature directed by Wojciech Wawszczyk, Jakub Tarkowski and co-creator Tomasz Le?niak. Animator Leah Shore saw it at SXSW in Austin and couldn’t believe her eyes”
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Link to this post!Sonic Generations: Official Gameplay Trailer
Author: AshMCairo
Ash’s note: OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!!!!
"Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Sonic with Sonic Generations, a game that highlights the SEGA mascot’s classic video game moments."
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Link to this post!Self-Professed Furry Charged With Xbox Live Child Abuse
Richard Kretovic aka Formic Hivemind
Via Kotaku [Tip: BlaiddWolfe and FrostBight]
A 19-year-old from Greece, New York, that identifies himself on Xbox Live as a “homosexual furry” has been arrested and charged for allegedly sexually abusing a boy under the age of 13 he met while playing on Xbox Live.
According to authorities, Richard Kretovic, who goes by the Xbox Live gamertag Formic Hivemind met his alleged victim while playing games on Xbox Live. Upon discovering that the alleged victim was also a resident of Greece, Kretovic set up a meeting. It was during this meeting that police say he sexually abused the young boy.
The boy’s mother, suspecting her child had been sexually abused, contacted authorities. Their investigation led them directly to Kretovic. He is being charged with first-degree criminal sexual act and endangering the welfare of a child. Police say the child is “making adjustment but doing well.”
Formic Hivemind was last seen on Xbox Live playing Halo: Reach on April 15. A quick search of Xbox.com revealed his profile, in which the following bio was written.
You’re my Number One, Kogi. I’ll always love you… BTW, I’m a homosexual furry. Troll if you please, I’m always looking for new challengers >=3 My cute Li’l brothers, Kogi-kun, Andy, Curtis, Izzy, Lynxie, Thundy-kun, Tornado, and Tully, My Big brother, Skiski, My sweet little sisters, Luna, Jinxxy, Kitkat, and Courtney, My big sisters, Spir and Kittykitty My nephews, Nicka, Leo and Cale and my Cousin, TunnelingPigeon
Read more on Kotaku
UPDATE: As of 3 p.m., Kretovic was bailed out of jail. His bail was $50,000.
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Why Furries Are The Happiest People On Earth
Via The Awl
Alex Balk | @ 11:00 am
“A trio of researchers from the National University of Singapore — Kenneth Tai, Xue Zheng and Jayanth Narayanan — concludes that ‘touching a teddy bear mitigates the negative effects of exclusion,’ leading to increased levels of cooperative, helpful behavior. They report the stuffed animal seems to have ‘specific psychological significance as a source of comfort and positive feeling,’ brightening the mood of those who are otherwise feeling ostracized.“
Editors note: This research was done with teddy bears – I don’t see that it could not apply to any plush toy.
Link to this post!“Stasis” by Alflor
Author: toonces
For the first time in the history of the book club, we have a guest host with us this week. Jay1743, as he goes by on FA, joined us in the studio – on the futon in my eight foot by eight foot room on the outskirts of DC – to discuss Alflor’s disturbing sci-fi fic “Stasis.” The themes of loneliness and isolation in the story were just too great, we had to invite a friend to keep us company.
We hope you enjoy the podcast!
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Bobby Davro simulates sex with giant kangaroo
Via DailyMail.co.uk
[Tip: Kuma Chan]
Comedian Bobby Davro left parents shocked by simulating sex in a giant kangaroo suit during a children’s panto.
Davro was playing the scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz and made lewd movements in front of children as young as five.
He also allegedly made racist jokes during the performance at Preston’s Charter Theatre. The actor, 52, repeatedly referred to Chinese people eating dogs and pulled ‘Chinaman’ faces.
Theatre bosses and the production company have now been forced to apologise after angry parents complained.
Grandmother Annabelle Fleming, 67, who took her five-year-old grandaughter Jane to the show, said: ‘I was furious. I think he thought it was a pub audience.’ Another parent said Davro pulled up his trouser leg and demanded that one lady in the audience ‘kiss his leg better’. She said he then made a lewd joke as he offered sweets to co-star, Steph Fearon, saying: ‘That lady over there has already had my Nut Cluster.’
Mrs Fleming, from Leyland, said: “I’m not counting the cost but my tickets were £52 and you don’t pay £52 to see some bloke make out with a kangaroo. ‘We got some of the last few seats and, as it was sold out, I think he thought it was a captive audience and he could do what he liked.’
Read more: DailyMail.co.uk
Mephit Fur Meet seeking donations for Tiger Haven charity auction
Mephit Fur Meet is seeing both new and used items. All items gathered will be auctioned at the convention on Labor Day Weekend.
“Hey furs! We are right in that time of year when a lot of people start looking at cleaning out their homes and maybe getting rid of some things. If you are thinking of cleaning out some of your belongings, before you give everything to a resale shop look through your stuff and see if anything might be great for the Tiger Haven charity auction.
Maybe you have an awesome collection of wolf plushes that you just don’t appreciate as much anymore. Or something geeky, like a cool old computer game, that you no longer use.
Maybe you love all your belongings but happen to enjoy frequenting yard sales. Keep an eye out for something great to get just for the auction.
If none of these appeal to you then you still can help, we need buyers at the auction. Are you getting your tax return soon? Don’t blow it all right away, save some to spend at MFM in the Tiger Haven charity auction.
The kitties will thank you!”
If you are interested in sending an item for the auction, you can read Princess B’s post here. You can contact them here – choose Charity
Tiger Haven can be contacted through their website here or through their address:
Tiger Haven, Inc.
237 Harvey Road
Kingston, TN 37763
USA
Phone (865) 376-4100
Unsheathed Presents #7
Author: Kyell Gold
Find the full article here: Unsheathed: K.M. Hirosaki and Kyell Gold
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Rio was rio good (ugh) Film Verdict
04/16/2011
By: CraftyAndy
Short and sweet. Nice little film that’ll help you pass the time and not leave you feeling dirty afterwards. Not as Good as Legend Of The Guardians and no where near Rango. ;
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Link to this post!Walk the dinosaur
Author: AshMCairo
Editor’s note: Not exactly furry… scaly for sure. Maybe this will give people some ideas to make costumes like this.
Children at a school in the Bondi area of Sydney, Australia, had a surprise visitor on Friday, 1 April 2011 – a seven-foot (two-metre) tall baby Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur. Children shrieked and froze in momentary fear as the huge creature invaded their school yard, then smiles and laughter broke out when they realised the life-sized monster was an animated model, operated from within by a human. The roaring dinosaur surprised 350 primary school pupils as at a presentation to launch a national tour of the animatronic show ‘Walking With Dinosaurs’.
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Link to this post!Tokyo Disneyland reopens after quake
Author: AshMCairo
"It’s billed as "the happiest place on Earth." And Friday, Disneyland’s Tokyo theme park reopened in hopes of bringing some of that missing happiness back to the Japanese people."
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