RIP Leslie Nielsen. After Leslie Nielsen's death, today people are remembering him by searching Leslie Nielsen famous quotes.

Here are Leslie Nielsen famous quotes.


From ‘Airplane’:

Rumack: Can you fly this plane, and land it?
Ted Striker: Surely you can’t be serious.
Rumack: I am serious… and don’t call me Shirley.

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Rumack: You’d better tell the Captain we’ve got to land as soon as we can. This woman has to be gotten to a hospital.
Elaine Dickinson: A hospital? What is it?
Rumack: It’s a big building with patients, but that’s not important right now.

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Rumack: Captain, how soon can you land?
Captain Oveur: I can’t tell.
Rumack: You can tell me. I’m a doctor.
Captain Oveur: No. I mean I’m just not sure.
Rumack: Well, can’t you take a guess?
Captain Oveur: Well, not for another two hours.
Rumack: You can’t take a guess for another two hours?

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From ‘The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!’:

Frank: It’s the same old story. Boy finds girl, boy loses girl, girl finds boy, boy forgets girl, boy remembers girl, girl dies in a tragic blimp accident over the Orange Bowl on New Year’s Day.
Jane: Goodyear?
Frank: No, the worst.

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Mayor: Now Drebin, I don’t want any trouble like you had on the South Side last year, that’s my policy.
Frank: Well, when I see five weirdos, dressed in togas, stabbing a man in the middle of the park in full view of a hundred people, I shoot the bastards, that’s *my* policy!
Mayor: That was a Shakespeare-In-The-Park production of ‘Julius Caesar,’ you moron! You killed five actors! Good ones!

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Frank: I’d known her for years. We used to go to all the police functions together. Ah, how I loved her, but she had her music. I think she had her music. She’d hang out with the Chicago Male Chorus and Symphony. I don’t recall her playing an instrument or being able to carry a tune. Yet she was on the road 300 days of the year. In fact, I bought her a harp for Christmas. She asked me what it was.

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From ‘The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear’:

Frank: That’s the red-light district. I wonder why Savage is hanging around down there.
Ed: Sex, Frank?
Frank: Uh, no, not right now, Ed.
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Frank: Now, Jane, what can you tell us about the man you saw last night?
Jane: He’s Caucasian.
Ed: Caucasian?
Jane: Yeah, you know, a white guy. A moustache. About six-foot-three.
Frank: Awfully big moustache.
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Frank: I’m single! I love being single! I haven’t had this much sex since I was a Boy Scout leader!
(Music Stops. People stare.)
Frank: I mean at the time I was dating a lot.
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From ‘Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult’:

Tanya: What are you doing?
Frank: Oh! I was, uh, just conjugating my next move.
Tanya: Your bishop’s exposed.
Frank: It’s these pants.
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Frank: Well… We shot a lot of people together. It’s been great. But today I retire, so if I do any shooting now, it’ll have to be within the confines of my own home. Hopefully, an intruder and not an in-law, like at my bachelor party
***
Ed: You might end up dead!
Frank: “You might end up dead” is my middle name.
Ed: What about Jane?
Frank: I don’t know her middle name.

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What are your thoughts about the actress Ingrid Pitt who has died in the last few days? I ask because I believe you knew her. - Mair Jones

Ingrid Pitt (originally Ingoushka Petrov or Natasha Petrovna) was born on 21 November 1937 in Warsaw, Poland to a German father and a Polish mother. She became an actress probaby best known for her work in Hammer Films, having made her debut in Doctor Zhivago in 1965 playing a minor role. Inevitably, Ingrid Pitt will always be associated with the roles of Carmilla in The Vampire Lovers (1970), a film based on Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's novella, and Countess Dracula (1971) in the film of the same name loosely based on the life of Countess Erzsébet Báthory (7 August 1560 – 21 August 1614).

I did not know her especially well, and her daughter Steffanie not at all; though Ingrid was sometimes an invited guest at my live appearances before a large television audience where aspects of the supernatural were under discussion. I remember her sitting immediately before me in the front row, frequently conservatively attired, wearing a tweed suit, her eyes fixing me intently throughout. We would have refreshment together afterwards in the green room, and that is how we came to know each other. We worked on a couple of projects for television when I was still based in London. I did just one more project with her after I had removed approximately a hundred or so miles from the capital, and recall one day complimenting her as she arrived at the medieval prison location on the south bank of the River Thames (which provided one of the many sets for that particular film documentary made over a number of months). I will never forget the look of utter astonishment in her green-blue eyes before her features relaxed and she smiled at me. Perhaps compliments had dried up by then, but she had been a most striking looking actress in her day. Furthermore, I was hidden in the shadows behind the studio lights and might not have been immediately recognisable to her.

She always kept me informed about her ventures and sent me her books and magazines from time to time. These publications seemed mostly to concentrate on the theme which had brought her fame in the 1970s. I was invited to a number of her gothic parties, but never found time to accept. Perhaps the inclination was also lacking. The sadness in her eyes always struck me as hiding some deep-rooted tragedy in her past. I nearly mentioned this to her on one occasion, but decided against it. Some things are better left. What was obvious about Ingrid, however, was her intelligence and immense dedication. She was a natural storyteller and charmed audiences with personal appearances at retrospective screenings and other events. She lived in Argentina for a while and was a friend of Isobel Perón, the third wife of former President, Juan Perón.

Ingrid died in a south London hospital on 23 November 2010, two days after her seventy-third birthday, having collapsed a few days earlier. There are not many left from that epoch of Hammer Films which those of a certain generation remember with relish. What I like about these films is that ultimately they are morality tales where faith and the existence of things supernatural are to the forefront. Ingrid played her part in all that for which we should be grateful.

Our deepest sympathy is extended to Steffanie, Ingrid's daughter, who has confirmed that her mother suffered with heart problems, probably the cause of her death, and had not been in good health for at least a couple of years. May she now rest in peace.

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Famous comedian Leslie Nielsen dead has been reported  today due complications of pneumonia in a hospital near his home in Fort Lauderdale. Leslie Nielsen most widely known for his act in series of Naked Gun movies.

Died:November 28,2010

Image source: Wikipedia

Leslie Nielsen was born February 11, 1926 with the age of 84. Just three months to go before his upcoming birthday.

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The highest Php 693,229,971.60 jackpot of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office or PCSO, Mega Lotto 6/45 is to be win with the following number combination.

22-55-51-14-54-45

That's a huge money to have. Just a 10% of that jackpot, I will be able to live the way I wanted to be. Since I didn't place a bet, I will never have a chance in winning the said jackpot.

Let's just wish that there is/are already winner/s of this jackpot so that everyone will be at peace of mind. If the amount of jackpot reaches billion, I think it would just stir controversies and anomalies.

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For kids and even adults who has been around for the past two decades, I doubt no one knows Superman, Batman, Robin, Green Lantern, Flash and other DC superheroes who are members of the Justice League.

Young Justice, a young version of Justice League? Absolutely! The latest cartoon show, which is currently on its pilot stage will premiere today (Friday, November 27) on Cartoon Network. Although the latest show are focused on Young Justice or the young versions of the Justice League superheroes,the producers also promised to include a wide variety of beloved DC characters.

If you can't hardly wait to know more about Young Justice, you may watch the trailer below.

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Looking nko.navy.mil? NKO.navy.mil is a government military website that asks for registration before having a full access to the website. Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) is provided as a Department of the Navy service.


From the Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) or nko.navy.mil, you will obtain links to other websites under the Department of the Navy services.


Department of the Navy's websites are all secured and you may wonder why in some browsers like Google Chrome will prompt you an alert before accessing the nko.navy.mil website.


In Firefox you will have message like this:



Secure Connection Failed


wwwa.nko.navy.mil uses an invalid security certificate.


The certificate is not trusted because the issuer certificate is unknown.


(Error code: sec_error_unknown_issuer)


While in Chrome:

The site's security certificate is not trusted!

You attempted to reach www.nko.navy.mil, but the server presented a certificate issued by an entity that is not trusted by your computer's operating system. This may mean that the server has generated its own security credentials, which Google Chrome cannot rely on for identity information, or an attacker may be trying to intercept your communications. You should not proceed, especiallyif you have never seen this warning before for this site.

Since, the said website is using a secured protocol the message coming from your browsers are just fine and you don't have to worry anything about it.

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Since Thanksgiving is near, you might be busy looking for Thanksgiving Word Search printables for your children activities. I will be providing links where you can search and have your Thanksgiving Word Search printables.

First let's start with Printables4Kids, I've visited the site and found a lot of printable materials such as puzzles, movies and tv related printables. From the sitename itself, you'll enjoy looking what you want for your children activities in the coming Thanksgiving.

If you feel like playing first without printing, you can visit Blackdogs4kids. Yeah! I played before I was able to finish this post :)

So, that's it for now. You should be have your Thanks Giving Word search printables by now. Thanks for dropping by. Enjoy playing your word search puzzles.

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I'm pretty sure Bieber fever are now celebrating their teen sensation idol Justin Bieber's awards received in American Music Awards 2010 held at Nokia Theater in LA. Justin Bieber bags four major awards in the recently concluded musical awarding ceremony AMA 2010.

Perhaps, you found this page looking for American Music Awards performances. Although most of the videos are not yet posted in Youtube, you can watch Justin Bieber's performance at American Music Awards. Bieber played piano and sung Pray from the video embedded below.



What can you say about Justin Bieber performance in American Music Awards 2010? Love it or hate him more?

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Here's the winning combination for November 20 6/55 Grand Lotto draw Saturday 18-17-36-04-40-13.

Since PCSO website is down due to transfer of data server from Quezon city to Pasay, I decided to post it here also. According to the news, the accumulated pot money for the said game is already P543,66,673.20.

Wow! That's really huge amount of money. That's small though compare to Manny Pacquiao's earning.

Meanwhile, here's the downtime advisory of the MIS Office of the PCSO.

WEBSITE DOWNTIME NOTICE

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC,

DOWNTIME: PCSO OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Due to the transfer of the PCSO MIS Data Center to the new office building at the Philippine International Convention Center, CCP Complex, the Lotto Game Results

Search Engine, IMAP Follow-up and our official Email service will temporarily be offline.
The Lotto Game Results Search Engine will be back online by Tuesday (Nov. 23, 2010).
We shall try our best to make the IMAP Follow-up and Email Services online as soon as possible when our Data Center is fully operational to our new office at PICC.
Thank you so much and please bear with us.


PCSO MIS DEPARTMENT

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I'm pretty sure Jaxon Bieber may not be new to you if you're a Bieber fan but if not here are some pictures of Jaxon Bieber.

Well, Jaxon Bieber is just the baby brother of Justin Bieber who's hitting the Twitter trending keyword a while ago. Could he beat his older brother did with Twitter's facilities?

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Three days ago I have posted here about celebrity couples who went separate ways and now up with new their new relationships. Jessica Simpson who just engaged days after ex-husband Nick Lachey (former 98 Degrees boy band member) announced his engagement and soon wedding with girlfriend Vannessa Minnillo.

What's the latest? Well, it's not really latest, the alleged filing of divorced of Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria to Tony Parker has been spreading like wildfire since yesterday. According to celebrity news sites, Eva Longoria already filed a divorced to NBA superstar Tony Parker after the alleged infidelity relationship of the estranged wife of his former teammate Brent Barry named Erin Barry. Longoria reached her limit when after finding text messages from Erin Barry.

Reporter Bryan Armen Graham also tweeted, "Have it on good authority from entertainment sources that 'former teammate' in Tony Parker-Eva Longoria affair is Brent Barry.'

Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria filed her divorce to Tony Parker at Los Angeles Superior Court and it was also noted that the star is requesting for spousal support from Parker.

Well, that's how it really works.

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Maybe Jessica Simpson's ex-husband Nick Lachey and longtime girlfriend Vanessa Minnillo engagement is not really new to entertainment followers and fans since it has been announced few weeks ago.

Now the limelight of Nick and Vanessa has been stealed when Jessica Simpson engaged with her boyfriend, an NFL star Eric Johnson.

Since Jessica Simpson engaged now, is wedding will be following next? If that will happened, the ex couples will be having their second wedding in their lives. Meanwhile, Eric Johnson already finalized his divorced with his ex wife too last September.

Now, that's how Hollywood celebrities marriages work!

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Are you still looking where you can Watch Manny Pacquiao vs Antonio Margarito online? If you would keep searching chances are you will be prompted with survey forms. Don't worry they are actually safe just go on filling up those forms and you will be able to watch Manny Pacquiao vs Antonio Margarito online.

Asidde from watching Manny Pacquiao vs Antonio Margarito online, you still have more options to watch for free. In Philippines, there are actually government agencies and LGU's who will be hosting a pay-per-view for free for their constituents. For instance, the House of Representatives in Philippines will open their sports complex enable their employees catch up the biggest fight of the year, Manny Pacquiao vs Antonio Margarito. There are also restaurants in various key cities here in Philippines that offers an exclusive viewing of the said fight.

Perhaps the most convenient place to Watch the Manny Pacquiao vs Antonio Margarito is at home. It can either be at GMA 7's delayed telecast full of commercial or from your cable subscribed television. If you have an Internet connection, you can watch Manny Pacquiao vs Antonio Margarito online via SOPCast which is one of the most reliable online players available for live streaming videos and TV shows.

To watch the fight Manny Pacquiao vs Antonio Margarito online using Sopcast, you can follow the same procedure I've used when I  Watch  Manny Pacquiao Vs Miguel Cotto Fight


Are you ready to watch Manny Pacquiao vs Antonio Margarito? I will be updating this post to offer live streaming or post the Sopcast channels where you watch the fight. Let's get ready to rumble! Good luck to the two fighters.

P.S. I was surprised to noticed that it's been exactly year when Manny fought Miguel Cotto.

Update 1 : 


The following are recommended Sopcast channels where you can try watching the fight.

1. sop://broker1.sopcast.com:3912/65154
2. sop://broker1.sopcast.com:3912/6002
3. sop://broker.sopcast.com:3912/7524
4. sop://broker.sopcast.com:3912/69756
5. sop://broker.sopcast.com:3912/51813
6. sop://broker.sopcast.com:3912/29629
7. sop://broker.sopcast.com:3912/28233
8. sop://broker.sopcast.com:3912/17525
9. sop://broker.sopcast.com:3912/26342
10. sop://broker1.sopcast.com:3912/85856

Update 2

You can also watch live streaming to my upcoming site here

http://sharedcorner.com/manny-pacquiao-vs-antonio-margarito-live-stream/1214

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Zsa Zsa Gabor who has been hospitalized three months ago and was also spread that she was dead is again hospitalized with blood clot in her leg that threatened her heart. According to ABC News, this morning, the actress complained of pain and swelling in her leg. Unfortunately for the actress, the doctor determined that the blood clot could move to her heart.

Zsa Zsa Gabor's spokesman John Blanchette said "He was afraid she was in jeopardy of heart attack,"

Actress Gabor, 93, has been in and out of the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles since she fell and broke her hip in July.

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Admit it or not, in any sports or competition no one from both sides are mocking if not totally insulting the other side for their weakness or worse their disease if they have one.

Today, Margarito mocks Fred Roach Parkinson's Disease video has been spreading over the Internet like a viral disease. You will see how Margarito Team mocks on Pacquiao Team and Roach's disease in particular.

Meanwhile, Margarito's coach Garcia asked for apology from Roach for the thing they did as reported by NBC Sports.

"This was nothing to do with the disease that Freddie Roach has. We know it’s something that we don’t wish nobody,” Garcia said. “It’s something personal, something between Team Pacquiao and Team Margarito. I just wanted to make that clear."

You can watch Elie Seckbach/FanHouse uploaded video below. From the video you will see Margarito twisting his face and laughing which is obviously making fun of Roach. Robert Garcia who also have part in the mockery by holding up a thick chunk of metal and telling Roach he’d better watch as Margarito‘s hands are wrapped so that it doesn’t end up under the tape.

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According to Fox News, Missile Defense Agency refute the buzzing topic missile launch California. But what seems to mysterious missile could just be a jet. Based from a post of ContrailScience.com the visible exhaust from a jet engine, a trail of condensed water vapor called a contrail, resembles a missile trail when seen from some angles. According also to contrailscience, the flare were too bright for a rocket and the said mysterious craft was incredibly slow compare to a real rocket.

News broke on November 8 when a CBS news crew captured an alleged contrail of a missile launch in California. Southern California Weather Authority's Meteorologist Kevin Martin seconded what ContrailScience.com posted from their website that the it wasn't a missile launch but just a jet.


Martin said in Examiner.com, "We see this often when the flights come at the right time, however, some people are just out to witness it at the right time, "We had strong winds up there as well as really cold temperatures from a passing storm system. This also had an area of upper level moisture ... where airliners fly."

The said missile launch in California is not new to ContrailScience, according to the site the misconceptions had happened many times. There was The Dec 31st contrail, from Laguna Beach, New Years Eve contrail in Santa Monica and few to mentions or may check pictures here.

The Military Defense is yet to issue their statement regarding the said missile launch issue.

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In my own opinion, there is only one queen known to everyone and that is the British's Queen Elizabeth. And why the Queen Facebook is trending? Well, the British Monarcy official joined the Facebook. According to CNN News today, the Queen officially joined the phenomenal social networking site Faceboook by creating their page The British Monarchy.

The page will feature a mix of news, links, videos and photographs of various members -- primarily Queen Elizabeth, and Princes Charles, William and Harry.

Added by spokesperson of The British Monarcy, “We’re delighted to welcome the British Monarchy to Facebook,” a spokesperson for the web’s leading social networking site
. “People can now have a direct connection with the Royal Family through their page to see a unique glimpse into palace life.”


What are you waiting for? Like The British Monarchy page now!

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Check out Google doodle today! See that bones? It's not about archeology or even osteology (study of bones) but a doodle tribute for the 115th anniversary of discovery of x-ray.

Perhaps we should really thank Google for having stuff like these. The tributes made by Google are not simply impressing us with their skills in doodle creations but somehow  educate us history such as this. Without today's Google doodle, how would I get interest knowing about it's history and even know that the machine was invented 115 years ago. Well, maybe if I happened to study radiology.

Let's talk about the X-ray, no one can deny that X-ray machine is just one of the most useful inventions in medical study that ever invented. Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, a German scientist who was able to produced and detected electromagnetic radiation in a wavelength and now known as X-ray in November 8,1895. According to Wikipedia," XRAY is used as a communications code word for the letter x." To know more about X-ray you may check its Wiki entry here.

Perhaps we should really be thankful to Wilhelm for inventing the X-ray because for 115 years, we are able to use x-ray machines in various usage not just in medical field.

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Ironman star Robert Downey Jr. and The Hangover star  Zach Galifianakis joined together in another comedy movie that will try to make us laugh.

The Story

Due Date story goes with Peter portrayed by Downey, a soon to be first time father who went for business trip but encountered series of unfortunate events during his return.

Claudia Puig, USA Today

"Peter collides with goony Ethan (Galifianakis). Disbelief must be suspended when Peter makes it through airport security in inadvertent possession of Ethan's marijuana (allegedly for his glaucoma). As Peter, Downey insists, 'I've never done drugs in my life,' a line that is all the funnier given Downey's past. Officials confiscate the drug, Peter is allowed to board the flight. But after an onboard ruckus involving Ethan's protruding hairy belly, he and Ethan are tossed off and onto the no-fly list. Peter now must make the cross-country trip by car to arrive in time to see his baby born. But thanks to more contrived shenanigans, he has no credit card to rent a car. Ethan, however, manages to get a rental car, and the next thing you know, the two are sharing the front seat."


The Reviews

Comingsoon.net Edward Douglas finds the movie funny here's his review,

"Not all the jokes work, but when they do, it's due to the perfect comic timing and chemistry that keeps you invested in this odd couple. While many of the best gags may be given away by the commercials, there is more than enough other things to explore in their relationship with a surprising amount of warmth and heart that makes it feel like a far more mature effort on Phillips' part. Ultimately, 'Due Date' may not be nearly as clever as 'The Hangover' and its attempt to solve a 'night before' mystery, but it is a fairly satisfying film on its own merits, a fun experience that's more than just an endless stream of jokes." —

User generated movie reviews site Rottentomatoes.com, gave a total of 40% score Tomatometer which is obviously too low for any movie but at least gained 72% audience liked. I should say, making movie fans laugh is one of the hardest thing a movie producer could ever do. Here's one of the users said, "Involuntary drug use, the understanding female waiting at home, masturbating innocents, violent strangers with crowbars - it seems as if this whole film is a hangover from The Hangover." It's sure is, Hangover was indeed funny but following its storyline will not assure you of the same appreciation.

Final words.

Well, movie reviews are all personal opinions and if you feel like watching it don't bother yourself with others' comments just watch it.

 Watch Due Date trailer below.

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Rap artist Lil Wayne supposed released was delayed for a day according to MTV News. According to MTV News, rapper superstar was supposed to be out from prison around 1AM of November 4 but unfortunately the officer extended for a day.

According to officer Caraballo  "His time was miscalculated. He owed, he owes one day of 'good time,' so it's gonna be another night, good time" is reduced when an inmate runs into trouble behind bars. "If you get an infraction in jail, they'll take away 'good time' — time that you accumulated for good behavior."

As soon as Lil Wayne's release, party will follow. This is according to Young Money President Mack Maine as he told to MTV News. Maine said, Wayne's musical family plans to "just treat him like a king, like the royalty that he is and make him feel like we really missed him and welcome him back to the family, basically."

November 5, Lil Wayne's release will surely be flowing with beers and lots of fun for the rest of Young Money artists.

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Of course Jennifer Grey lead the top ten Dancing With the Stars top ten selection last month followed by Brandy. But in the latest episode of the DWTS, Brandy and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Jennifer Grey and partner Derek Hough were amazingly tied for first time in the two combined scores, partners scored 64 out of 70.
 The tied scored held by the two contestants happened in the 200th episode of the reality dance contest show.

Guest judge Gilles was so entertained with Brandy and partner's performance and commented “I felt goose bumps.”. Judge Gilles didn't expect Brandy and Maksim to perform his foxtrot to show their own version.

Meanwhile, two former pro stars Kurt Warner with Anna Trebunskaya and Rick Fox with Cheryl Burke  scored 61 to stay in the middle.

Mel B, former Spice Girl member Scary Spice also appeared in DWTS as guest judge along with former Dancing with the Stars winner Helio Castroneves.

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Portland Blazer legene Maurice Lucas passes away today. We would like to extend our condolence to his family and friends.

Portland Trail Blazers Sunday night issued the following text of a press release.

TRAIL BLAZERS LEGEND MAURICE LUCAS PASSES AWAY

PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Trail Blazers legendary forward Maurice Lucas passed away today at the age of 58 after a long battle with cancer.

Lucas was a central figure on the Trail Blazers 1976-77 NBA Championship team and averaged 15.6 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 0.72 blocked shots over five seasons (1976-80, 87-88) in Portland.

During Portland's 1976-77 NBA Championship season, Lucas led the team in scoring (20.2), field goals made (8.0), free throws made (4.2), offensive rebounds (2.4) and minutes (36.2). In the 1977 Playoffs, Lucas led the team in scoring in eight of the 19 games and in rebounding twice.

"Portland and the NBA lost one of their greats today," said owner Paul Allen. "Maurice Lucas was an amazing man and I count myself lucky to have known him. We all - players, coaches, the owner and the fans - were made better by having Maurice a part of our team, whether playing on the championship team or, most recently as an assistant coach.

"He was one of the greatest Blazers ever. I'll miss him. I and the entire Blazer family send our condolences to his wife, Pamela, and their children," added Allen.

A standout at Marquette University, Lucas led the school to the NCAA National Championship game in 1974. Portland acquired Lucas as the second pick in the 1976 ABA dispersal draft. He played 12 seasons in the NBA and four in the American Basketball Association.

"Words cannot express the magnitude of loss we feel tonight with the passing of Maurice Lucas," said Trail Blazers President Larry Miller. "The Trail Blazers family has lost our Enforcer, but for me personally, I have lost a brother.

"Maurice has left unforgettable fingerprints on every decade of Trail Blazers basketball, yet it is his booming personality, his warrior-like loyalty, and most of all, his undying love for his family, for the Trail Blazers, for his teammates, and for the city of Portland that we will all hold dearly in our hearts. On behalf of myself and the entire Trail Blazers organization, our deepest sympathy goes out to his wife Pam, sons Maurice Jr. and David, daughter Kristin and grandson Luke," added Miller.

Selected to the All-Star Game in three straight seasons from 1977-79, Lucas is one of four three-time All-Stars in Trail Blazers history (Clyde Drexler, Brandon Roy, Sidney Wicks).

"We have lost a champion of a man," said Trail Blazers Head Coach Nate McMillan. "Maurice was a great man and a great friend. He battled his illness like the warrior he was on the basketball court.

"We were so fortunate to have his influence on the young men on this team. He was my mentor, my big brother, and I always knew he had my back. He has left us far too soon," added McMillan.

The Pittsburgh, Pa., native was named to the All-NBA Second Team and All-Defensive First Team in 1977-78. He was named to the All-Defensive Second Team in 1978-79.

Lucas most recently served as an assistant coach with the Trail Blazers for five seasons from 2005-10, and previously in 1988-89.

The Trail Blazers honored Lucas by retiring his uniform number (No. 20) on Nov. 4, 1988.

Service arrangements are to be determined.

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