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  Trio sentenced for Winter Harbor gunfight - Bill Trotter
Sprague, 34, shot first in the Jan. 8, 2003, gunfight, which occurred moments after he was attacked by the side of the road outside his home.
Sprague followed the three men in his pickup truck, got them to pull over and then was approached angrily by Randall when he fired his.357 Magnum revolver.
Sprague told Hjelm he pursued the men because he wanted to make sure the dispute was over and that he didn't have to worry anymore.
www.bangornews.com /news/templates?a=104548&z=178   (600 words)

  
 From the issue dated January 28   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Erik M. Sprague spends a lot of time considering what it means to be human, even as he drops out of the human race.
Sprague, a performance artist and a doctoral candidate in philosophy at the State University of New York at Albany, is slowly transforming himself into a reptile.
Sprague swallows swords, eats live insects, hangs heavy objects from his ears, breathes fire, and sticks meat skewers through his cheeks.
www.law.harvard.edu /faculty/martin/art_law/sprague.html   (428 words)

  
 Philosophy Now
This is what seems to be happening - though in an extreme and weird way - to Erik Sprague, performance artist and doctoral candidate in philosophy at the State University of New York at Albany.
His art, which he describes as "conceptually driven" currently consists in transforming himself into a reptile: his entire body is tattooed in scales, a bony ridge has been surgically implanted across his forehead, his tongue has been split to form a fork.
Sprague, however, may go further: he is considering the possibility of a prosthetic tail.
www.philosophynow.org /archive/news/26news.htm   (1140 words)

  
 Free Press News : Printable Format
Erik and six other students in Kim McCoy’s reading class, for example, were doing their Loch Ness research on wireless laptops in an ordinary classroom at the school, one of 25 in the Spring Independent School District on the outskirts of Houston.
Sprague said that ubiquity has enabled students to tap into the Internet whenever and wherever they want to learn.
Erik and his classmates, for instance, had been reading a short story about the legend of the Loch Ness monster.
www.freepress.net /news/print.php?id=4350   (1276 words)

  
 The Tribune Chronicle - Your Mahoning Valley News Source   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Instead, Erik Sprague sounds reasoned and cerebral as he talks about the sideshow arts and body modification.
Sprague said he went to college to study philosophy and art, and that set him on his current path.
Sprague said he taught himself how to eat fire before graduating from high school, and he took a more scholarly approach once he got to college.
www.tribunechronicle.com /ticket/story/021202005_tik01life27.asp   (758 words)

  
 Schmidt, Pirates battered by Braves
Sprague had no at-bats in the second slot.
Benjamin and Sprague did OK at the top of the order.
Sprague had two, including a cosmetic two-run home run in the ninth inning that cut the Pirates' deficit to eight runs.
www.post-gazette.com /sports_headlines/19990519bucs4.asp   (980 words)

  
 Tattoos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
In order to explore the reptilian meaning of life he has had his teeth sharpened, bumps implanted in his forehead and green scales tattooed on his face and body.
Not surprisingly he is taking a break from his studies in the State University of New York to appear in circus shows.
Sprague´s other pastimes include tapping nails into his nose, sword-swallowing, fire-breathing and piercing needles into his cheeks.
webits3.appstate.edu /apples/health/Body_Art/tattoos.htm   (1121 words)

  
 Erik Sprague: The BME Encyclopedia
Erik Sprague, better known as The Lizardman, left his doctoral program in philosophy in order to better dedicate himself to his work as an artist.
He is probably best known for his transformation project which includes a full body tattoo of green scales, stretched piercings, forehead implants, teeth filing, and a split tongue.
Since the spring of 2003, Erik Sprague has also been a columnist for BME, with an archive of his articles being kept here.
encyc.bmezine.com /?Erik_Sprague   (202 words)

  
 Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility
On behalf of the Maguire Center, SMU Provost Ross C Murfin presented the 1997-98 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award to Charles C. Sprague, M.D. The ceremony took place at the February 25 luncheon in the course of the Maguire Center Conference on The Ethics of Contract and Other Promises.
Both Dr. Sprague and Curtis W. Meadows, the first recipient of the Ethics Award, 1996-97, found J. Erik Jonsson an inspiration and support for their endeavors.
Whether in or out of the public eye, Dr. Sprague has fulfilled the ideal of the servant leader for which the Center is privileged to bestow the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award, 1998.
www.smu.edu /ethics_center/sprague.htm   (367 words)

  
 Philosophy student exploring life as a lizard [Free Republic]
Erik Sprague, 27, is slowly turning into something of a 5-foot-8 reptile.
Sprague's tongue was split by a plastic surgeon in the Albany area.
Sprague graduated first in his high school class and was a National Merit Scholarship finalist.
www.freerepublic.com /forum/a385b849a587d.htm   (1119 words)

  
 Mendocino College vs Redwoods (Oct 12, 2002)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
M 4-3 M41 Chris Sprague punt 40 yards to the CR19, Keifer Robie return 5 yards to the CR24 (Daniel Acri).
M 3-22 M42 Chris Sprague punt 38 yards to the CR20, Keifer Robie return 2 yards to the CR22 (Kyle Vondfeldt).
M 4-23 M09 Chris Sprague punt 36 yards to the MC45, Keifer Robie return 4 yards to the MC41 (John Hornbuckle), PENALTY CR holding 10 yards to the CR49, 1ST DOWN CR, 1st and 10.
www.redwoods.cc.ca.us /sports/Football/2002-results/GAME05.HTM   (4075 words)

  
 Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility
The J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award is named in honor of a public-spirited former mayor of Dallas.
The founders of our nation foresaw that the ideal of liberty alone would not sustain our country unless accompanied by the concept of "public virtue," a sacrifice of self and resources for the public good.
The Center's award features a bronze relief of J. Erik Jonsson, circumscribed with the American Revolutionary phrase "public virtue." Past winners of this prestigious award include Mr.
www.smu.edu /ethics_center/erikjonsson.htm   (123 words)

  
 Arthritis and Osteoporosis Clinic - Personalized Bone and Joint Care   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Erik Lindbergh was working against more than time, distance and fatigue when he retraced his grandfather Charles Lindbergh's pioneering 1927 trans-Atlantic flight in 2002.
Erik Lindbergh will be in Bend to talk about his experiences as part of an event called "Reaching New Heights in Arthritis Care" set for 6-8 p.m.
Through modern treatments for arthritis, Erik was able to fulfill his dreams, "illustrating the human spirit's ability to dream, innovate and achieve goals against many odds."
www.larrybalentinemd.com /press-lindbergh.html   (319 words)

  
 IOL: I slink, therefore I am - a lizard
Albany, New York - Philosophy doctorate student Erik Sprague wants to explore the meaning of life - as a reptile.
Sprague claims he is one of five people in the world who have undergone what he calls "single-theme conversions" and appear in circus side shows.
Sprague counts sword-swallowing, fire-breathing, tapping nails into his nose and piercing needles into his cheeks among his other talents.
www.iol.co.za /?set_id=1&click_id=29&art_id=qw9454108219B211   (429 words)

  
 American League Baseball - Athletics vs. Mariners   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
RBI - Olerud (88), B Boone (136), Sprague 2 (14).
Sprague doubled to left, Cameron and Olerud scored.
Cameron bounced into a forceout, but Olerud followed with a base hit and Ed Sprague delivered a two-run double to make it 5-0.
www.usatoday.com /sports/scores101/101271/101271313.htm   (1418 words)

  
 The Calgary Sun :: Lifestyles
Sun reporter Michelle Mark discussed the this personal art form with modern sideshow performance artist Erik Sprague (The Lizardman), who has devoted his life and body to his art.
That's the sentiment held by tattoo fans around the world, but none to more extremes than modern sideshow performance artist Erik Sprague — known as The Lizardman —; who has devoted his life and his body to his art.
Adorned from head to foot in reptilian scale tattoos and fl markings — as well as tattoos on his eyelids, tongue and the pads of his fingers — the 32-year-old Lizardman says the question he is most commonly asked is "Why?"
www.calgarysun.com /perl-bin/niveau2.cgi?s=Lifestyles&p=92453.html&a=1   (1585 words)

  
 David Icke - News Room   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
ALBANY, N.Y. (Reuters) - Philosophy doctorate student Erik Sprague wants to explore the meaning of life -- as a reptile.
Sprague has had his teeth sharpened, bumps implanted into his forehead and green scales or swirls tattooed across his face and body in his quest to become a reptile.
The others have appeared as a zebra, tiger, leopard and a gigantic blue puzzle known as "The Enigma." He is the first to choose a reptile.
www.davidicke.net /newsroom/america/newyork/121799a.html   (447 words)

  
 SPC Profile: Erik Sprague, the Snakeboy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Erik Sprague is a 25 year old performer and advanced body modification practitioner from Albany New York.
He is currently working on his PhD, does freelance performances, and has a forked tounge.
You can read more about Erik at his home page, which has more info on his body mods, his favourite links and info on his performances.
www.bmezine.com /spc/snakeboy/snakeboy.htm   (93 words)

  
 friedkitten.com - insanity included.: July 2003 Archives
Tune in at 22h25 on VTM for Telefacts Zomer where they'll be showing (amongst other things I presume) Erik Sprague, also known as The Lizardman.
Erik is a perfectly normal dude who has a perfectly normal life with Meghan and their 3 ferrets (Eris, Fonzie and Ginsu)
They referred to "Erik Sprague" as "Erik Spragg", "Catzen" became "Catsen" and 'Meghan" lost and "h" and became "Megan".
www.friedkitten.com /archive/2003/07   (8422 words)

  
 Branding a Hot Fad   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Take Erik Sprague, 27, who spends his spare time turning himself into a lizard.
One does not just become a lizard overnight: it has taken years to file his teeth into fangs, get Teflon implants to enlarge his forehead, and have his body tattooed with scales.
Sprague that I made it the wallpaper for our computer.
www.brentmorrison.com /9909Brand.htm   (638 words)

  
 HOGWILD NEWS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL
Sprague, who swears he is not just another Trekkie trying to become his favorite character, has been ostracized by his family since his decision to become a scaly non-mammal.
Erik denied any such changes and charged that his mother just does not support his dream to become a four-legged creature of the swamp.
Erik struck back, QUOTE: "When I was younger it was ‘pick the toys off the floor’, then ‘pick-up your laundry’, and now it’s ‘stop leaving your eggs everywhere!’ Nag, nag, nag!
hogwild.net /News/news99.12.27.htm   (1376 words)

  
 CNN/SI - Baseball - Event log: Toronto Blue Jays at Cleveland Indians - May 22, 1998
Sprague grounded into double play, shortstop to second to first, Stanley out at second.
Sprague doubled to right center, T Fernandez to third.
J Cruz singled to left, Sprague scored, Fletcher to second.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /baseball/mlb/al/scoreboards/1998/05/22/gamelog.cleveland.toronto.html   (572 words)

  
 USN Ships--USS Flag (1861-1865)
In April 1861 the Navy purchased the 938-ton (burden) screw steamship Phineas Sprague, which had been built at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1857.
Converted to a gunboat and renamed Flag, she was commissioned in late May to take part in the war to subdue the rebellious southern states.
Watercolor by Erik Heyl, 1951, painted for use in his book "Early American Steamers", Volume I. Built at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1857, this steamer served as USS Flag during the Civil War and was the SS Flag after 1865.
www.history.navy.mil /photos/sh-usn/usnsh-f/flag.htm   (331 words)

  
 Colorado vs Texas A&M (Oct 23, 2004)
C 4-12 C30 Torp, John punt 43 yards to the TA27, Mayes, Erik return 5 yards to the TA32 (Wheatley,Terren).
C 4-9 C36 Torp, John punt 42 yards to the TA22, Mayes, Erik return 13 yards to the TA35 (Vickers,Lawrenc).
C 3-8 C43 Klatt, Joel pass complete to Sprague, Dusty to the TA33, fumble forced by Newton, Broder., fumble by Sprague, Dusty recovered by TA Foliaki, Lee at TA33.
sports.tamu.edu /sports/games/boxscores/MFB_2132_cu.htm   (4890 words)

  
 Jays of '96: Stat Report
Joe Carter had his 2nd-consecutive subpar season (.253 EqA), but had his contract extended for another year at $6.5 million.
Ed Sprague in his career year had just a.263 EqA and just 81 Equivalent Runs, but many still say it was a great year instead of an average year.
Erik Hanson was signed to a big contract to be the Jays' ace, but was a below-average pitcher (an EqA of.260 is average).
www.stephent.com /jays/teams/1996.html   (861 words)

  
 2004 M Boys Cross Country
Griswold 1 2 6 9 12 (13) (72) = 30 Tradelle Ward, Christopher Croff, David Bausch, Erik Chester, Adam Dyer-Cloutier, Andrew Orum, Aaron Bausch 2.
Montville 46 50 56 79 101 (107) = 332 Marc Gauthier, Kyle Avery, Micheal Beckwith, Erik Nelson, Steven Nelson, Joshua Sgandurra 12.
Montville 19:02 19:10 19:19 19:47 20:20 ( 20:31) = 1:37:38 Marc Gauthier, Kyle Avery, Micheal Beckwith, Erik Nelson, Steven Nelson, Joshua Sgandurra 14.
www.casciac.org /bcc04m.shtml   (1128 words)

  
 Erik Hildinger SWORDS AGAINST THE SENATE: THE RISE OF THE ROMAN ARMY AND THE FALL OF THE REPUBLIC
Erik Hildinger SWORDS AGAINST THE SENATE: THE RISE OF THE ROMAN ARMY AND THE FALL OF THE REPUBLIC
Erik Hollnagel Giuseppe Mancini David D Woods - Cognitive Engineering in Complex Dynamic Worlds: From a Special Issue of the International Journal of Man-Machine Studies
De Camp L Sprague - Warriors & Warlocks
www.searchbooktitle.com /75486_erik-hildinger.html   (237 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Sprague had his teeth sharpened, bumps implanted into his forehead and green scales tattooed across his face and body in his quest to become a reptile.
"I like reptiles, especially sea crocodiles, although many of them don't make great house pets," said Sprague, 27, who is taking a break from his studies to appear in circus shows.
The others have appeared as a zebra, tiger, leopard and a gigantic blue puzzle known as "The Enigma." He, luckily, is the first to choose a reptile.
maddog.buster.com /december99/msg00003.html   (1262 words)

  
 VC2: Product Reports: Magic Sand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
She reasoned the water could be vacuumed up, but she wasn't able to test the idea.
Erik Sprague and Jessica Mehlinger, also of Vineland High School, explored the possibility of using magic sand in golf course sand traps.
Unlike ordinary sand, it wouldn't clump together in wet weather and make it more difficult to hit the ball with just the right force.
www.acs.org /portal/a/c/s/1/acsdisplay.html?DOC=vc2\1rp\rp1_sand.html   (1280 words)

  
 [No title]
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ABC news - Erik Sprague, 27, a doctoral student in philosophy in Albany, New York, has undergone several body modifications (Teeth sharpened, toungue forked, forehead bumps implanted, "scales" tatooed) in order to appear like a reptile, according to December wire service reports.
Sprague, described as an "excellent" student by a professor, told reporters that he knows of four other people that have made such "single-theme conversions" (as a zebra, tiger, lepord, and a giand puzzle called "The Enigma").
www.angelfire.com /weird/nft/dtg6feb00.html   (1486 words)

  
 Training & Development: Which Is Scarier? - Brief Article
Erik Sprague has had his teeth sharpened, bumps implanted in his forehead, and green scales and swirls tattooed on his face and body.
Sprague, who says he's one of five people in the world who have undergone "single-theme conversions" (the others include a zebra, tiger, leopard, and a huge blue puzzle known as The Enigma) comments: "I like reptiles, especially sea crocodiles." Sprague's talents include swordswallowing, fire-breathing, tapping nails into his nose, and piercing needles into his cheeks.
He also picks up bar stools with ropes and swings them around by his ears.
findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m4467/is_3_54/ai_61649781   (294 words)

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