Kyle Marcotte (born March 23, 1977) is an athlete from Canada. He has competed in triathlon, duathlon, and beer-miling.
In 2001 , he finished 29th in the World Beer Mile Championships in Edmonton, Alberta.
Marcotte holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Engineering from the University of Alberta.
Race results
* 2006 Ironman Canada - 4th - 8:54:41
* 2005 Ironman Canada - 7th - 8:49:59
* 2005 Ironman Florida - 7th - 8:54:16
* 2004 Canadian Duathlon champion
Footnotes
In 2001 , he finished 29th in the World Beer Mile Championships in Edmonton, Alberta.
Marcotte holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Engineering from the University of Alberta.
Race results
* 2006 Ironman Canada - 4th - 8:54:41
* 2005 Ironman Canada - 7th - 8:49:59
* 2005 Ironman Florida - 7th - 8:54:16
* 2004 Canadian Duathlon champion
Footnotes
In the fictional universe of the the Battle Nexus is a "nexus" of dimensions connecting various worlds, including Earth and the Triceraton homeworld. It is the site of the Battle Nexus Tournament, a competition held every three years in which great fighters from numerous galaxies battle for the title of the multiverse's greatest warrior.
The Nexus is governed by a mystical figure known only as the Daimyo, who presides over the matches of the tournament and maintains the peace in his realm using his War Staff of Ultimate Power. Though the Daimyo has final say over who can compete in the tournament (and, more generally, on any rulings), the individual matches are refereed by his servant, the ethereal being called Gyoji.
The Battle Nexus seems to have an unusual magic of its own; Traximus, a member of the nitrogen and sulphur-breathing Triceraton race, is shown breathing quite as easily as residents of Earth (called "Third Earth" by the Gyoji), while neither use any evident breathing apparatus.
In the multi-parter finale of the second season of the series, the Ninja Turtles entered the Battle Nexus Tournament having followed their master Splinter through an interdimensional gateway. Once there, they learned that Splinter was in fact the previous champion of the competition, as had his own master Hamato Yoshi been before him.
While competing, the Turtles had to unfoil a plot conceived by the Ultimate Ninja - the son of the Nexus' Daimyo - and Splinter's old rival, the evil dragon named Drako. The two had attempted to steal the Daimyo's War Staff and using it to rule the galaxies. Eventually, however, they were defeated. Leonardo and Usagi Yojimbo later return to the Battle Nexus after the fused "Ultimate Drako" scatters the Turtles across time and space. There, they must fight against the two villains once again, but thanks to the Time Sceptre of Lord Simultaneous, they prevailed.
Though the final round was interrupted (And Leonardo and Usagi Yojimbo dropped out after Leonardo was hit by a poisoned dart during their fight), official victory status was awarded to Michelangelo (in a later episode the final match against Kluh was replayed and he won again, also winning a medal for his character in battle). As tournament champion, Michelangelo had a statue of himself erected in the Hall of Champions, alongside his master Splinter, and Hamato Yoshi, and the Ninja Tribunal.
The Battle Nexus was hinted at existing in the comic book version of the turtles in issue 24 of Volume 4. In issues 25 and 26 Leo travels to it. He has yet to learn what the place is except that Splinter had fought there.
Known Tournament Champions
Note: These are not in any specified order.
*Hamato Yoshi (Former champion)
*The Ninja Tribunal (Former champions)
*Drako (Former champion before Splinter)
*Splinter (Winner of a few tournaments before )
*Michelangelo (Winner of )
Most Recent Tournament
Note: This is the tournament shown in the Big Brawl (the rematches appeared in "Grudge Match").
Known Participants
*Splinter (Lost in round two on purpose due to him wanting his son and opponent, Michelangelo, to have a chance at shining)
*Leonardo (Knocked out of tournament in round two due to a poison dart)
*Raphael (Quarterfinalist; lost to Michelangelo)
*Donatello (Lost in round one)
*Michelangelo (Won the tournament, then won it again (rematch due to unfair interference and victory)
*Miyamoto Usagi (Knocked out of tournament due to not being able to fight Leonardo, who got hit by a poison dart)
*Gen (Semifinalist; lost to Kluh)
*Kluh (Finalist; lost to Michelangelo, and lost again (rematch due to unfair interference and victory)
*Traximus (Lost in round two; lost to Raphael)
*Spasmosaur (Lost in round two)
nl:Battle Nexus
The Nexus is governed by a mystical figure known only as the Daimyo, who presides over the matches of the tournament and maintains the peace in his realm using his War Staff of Ultimate Power. Though the Daimyo has final say over who can compete in the tournament (and, more generally, on any rulings), the individual matches are refereed by his servant, the ethereal being called Gyoji.
The Battle Nexus seems to have an unusual magic of its own; Traximus, a member of the nitrogen and sulphur-breathing Triceraton race, is shown breathing quite as easily as residents of Earth (called "Third Earth" by the Gyoji), while neither use any evident breathing apparatus.
In the multi-parter finale of the second season of the series, the Ninja Turtles entered the Battle Nexus Tournament having followed their master Splinter through an interdimensional gateway. Once there, they learned that Splinter was in fact the previous champion of the competition, as had his own master Hamato Yoshi been before him.
While competing, the Turtles had to unfoil a plot conceived by the Ultimate Ninja - the son of the Nexus' Daimyo - and Splinter's old rival, the evil dragon named Drako. The two had attempted to steal the Daimyo's War Staff and using it to rule the galaxies. Eventually, however, they were defeated. Leonardo and Usagi Yojimbo later return to the Battle Nexus after the fused "Ultimate Drako" scatters the Turtles across time and space. There, they must fight against the two villains once again, but thanks to the Time Sceptre of Lord Simultaneous, they prevailed.
Though the final round was interrupted (And Leonardo and Usagi Yojimbo dropped out after Leonardo was hit by a poisoned dart during their fight), official victory status was awarded to Michelangelo (in a later episode the final match against Kluh was replayed and he won again, also winning a medal for his character in battle). As tournament champion, Michelangelo had a statue of himself erected in the Hall of Champions, alongside his master Splinter, and Hamato Yoshi, and the Ninja Tribunal.
The Battle Nexus was hinted at existing in the comic book version of the turtles in issue 24 of Volume 4. In issues 25 and 26 Leo travels to it. He has yet to learn what the place is except that Splinter had fought there.
Known Tournament Champions
Note: These are not in any specified order.
*Hamato Yoshi (Former champion)
*The Ninja Tribunal (Former champions)
*Drako (Former champion before Splinter)
*Splinter (Winner of a few tournaments before )
*Michelangelo (Winner of )
Most Recent Tournament
Note: This is the tournament shown in the Big Brawl (the rematches appeared in "Grudge Match").
Known Participants
*Splinter (Lost in round two on purpose due to him wanting his son and opponent, Michelangelo, to have a chance at shining)
*Leonardo (Knocked out of tournament in round two due to a poison dart)
*Raphael (Quarterfinalist; lost to Michelangelo)
*Donatello (Lost in round one)
*Michelangelo (Won the tournament, then won it again (rematch due to unfair interference and victory)
*Miyamoto Usagi (Knocked out of tournament due to not being able to fight Leonardo, who got hit by a poison dart)
*Gen (Semifinalist; lost to Kluh)
*Kluh (Finalist; lost to Michelangelo, and lost again (rematch due to unfair interference and victory)
*Traximus (Lost in round two; lost to Raphael)
*Spasmosaur (Lost in round two)
nl:Battle Nexus
Dr. Chaplin is a fictional character of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, appearing in the 2003 animated series. Introduced in the series' third season, the young, enthusiastic engineer is made the head of the Foot Clan's Science Division following the numerous failures and subsequent demotion of his predecessor and idol Baxter Stockman, much to Stockman's chagrin. Much of Chaplin's work is based on that of Stockman.
Chaplin first appeared when the Shredder had plans to retrieve a Triceraton power generator from a crashed ship. Hoping to impress the Shredder, Chaplin demonstrated his special Amazonian mechs, giant fighting robots that were styled after Karai, Shredder's adoptive daughter and a possible crush of Chaplin's. The mechs proved unable to defeat the Turtles, but Shredder was impressed with Chaplin's work. Much to Stockman's dismay, he found himself shoved aside, rather like Hun following the debut of Karai.
Chaplin was later dispatched by the Shredder to recover a Triceraton anti-gravity generator from Beijing. During the mission, he provided Baxter Stockman's brain with a new exo-suit. He also introduced an improved version of Stockman's Mouser robots. They proved unable to beat the Turtles, and Chaplin's inexperience with alien technology nearly led to the destruction of the city.
Chaplin was also the captain of Shredder's space vessel as it departed Earth's atmosphere. He expressed his enthusiasm for the job, not even bothered by Shredder's true Utrom identity. He continued to place faith in Dr. Stockman, who designed the ship's defenses. Unfortunately, Stockman had betrayed them and sided with Agent Bishop, shutting down the defenses. Like Karai, he was captured by the Utroms and sent back to Earth.
Dr. Chaplin resurfaces in the "Lost Season", again the head scientist of the Foot under Karai. He first appeared in an attempt to help Karai fight off the resurrected Tengu Shredder, who had come to destroy her. His subsequent appearances saw him helping the Turtles, Bishop, Karai, and their other allies in their campaign to defeat the Tengu. Chaplin was also responsible for designing special Mystic Tech weaponry, which are mainly made up of blasters, with a sword version made for Karai's use. These magic-powered weapons were very effective against the soldiers of Tengu Shredder's army, but not as effective against Tengu Shredder himself.
Upon The Shredder's defeat at the hands of the Turtles, Chaplin is last seen talking with Karai, who admits she wishes to only think about the immediate future and walks from the battlefield holding Chaplin's hand, returning, for the first time, his affections for her.
Note that despite multiple betrayals on Stockman's part, Chaplin has never lost his hero worship for him, even when they were forced to team up against Tengu Shredder's forces.
Dr. Chaplin is voiced by Sam Regal. He has appeared in five aired episodes:
#New Blood
#Mission of Gravity
#Hun on the Run
#Exodus Part 1
#Exodus Part 2
He also appears in the following episodes, which remain unaired in America:
#New World Order Part 1
#New World Order Part 2
#Past Present
#Enter The Dragons Part 1
#Enter The Dragons Part 2
Chaplin first appeared when the Shredder had plans to retrieve a Triceraton power generator from a crashed ship. Hoping to impress the Shredder, Chaplin demonstrated his special Amazonian mechs, giant fighting robots that were styled after Karai, Shredder's adoptive daughter and a possible crush of Chaplin's. The mechs proved unable to defeat the Turtles, but Shredder was impressed with Chaplin's work. Much to Stockman's dismay, he found himself shoved aside, rather like Hun following the debut of Karai.
Chaplin was later dispatched by the Shredder to recover a Triceraton anti-gravity generator from Beijing. During the mission, he provided Baxter Stockman's brain with a new exo-suit. He also introduced an improved version of Stockman's Mouser robots. They proved unable to beat the Turtles, and Chaplin's inexperience with alien technology nearly led to the destruction of the city.
Chaplin was also the captain of Shredder's space vessel as it departed Earth's atmosphere. He expressed his enthusiasm for the job, not even bothered by Shredder's true Utrom identity. He continued to place faith in Dr. Stockman, who designed the ship's defenses. Unfortunately, Stockman had betrayed them and sided with Agent Bishop, shutting down the defenses. Like Karai, he was captured by the Utroms and sent back to Earth.
Dr. Chaplin resurfaces in the "Lost Season", again the head scientist of the Foot under Karai. He first appeared in an attempt to help Karai fight off the resurrected Tengu Shredder, who had come to destroy her. His subsequent appearances saw him helping the Turtles, Bishop, Karai, and their other allies in their campaign to defeat the Tengu. Chaplin was also responsible for designing special Mystic Tech weaponry, which are mainly made up of blasters, with a sword version made for Karai's use. These magic-powered weapons were very effective against the soldiers of Tengu Shredder's army, but not as effective against Tengu Shredder himself.
Upon The Shredder's defeat at the hands of the Turtles, Chaplin is last seen talking with Karai, who admits she wishes to only think about the immediate future and walks from the battlefield holding Chaplin's hand, returning, for the first time, his affections for her.
Note that despite multiple betrayals on Stockman's part, Chaplin has never lost his hero worship for him, even when they were forced to team up against Tengu Shredder's forces.
Dr. Chaplin is voiced by Sam Regal. He has appeared in five aired episodes:
#New Blood
#Mission of Gravity
#Hun on the Run
#Exodus Part 1
#Exodus Part 2
He also appears in the following episodes, which remain unaired in America:
#New World Order Part 1
#New World Order Part 2
#Past Present
#Enter The Dragons Part 1
#Enter The Dragons Part 2
Francis John Rapp, known as Frank, is an American Photographer. He is a recognized artist in 21th century art based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Early years
Francis John Rapp was born on May 1, 1953 in Port Chester, New York. He grew up in Rye Brook, NY, and attended public school there. During this time he was a champion springboard diver . In high school he was the Westchester County Champion 3 consecutive years in a row earning a spot as diver on the All County Team those years . For many years he also represented the New York Athletic Club in New York City in AAU competition . Upon graduating high school he was awarded an athletic scholarship from the University of Maryland in College Park for diving .
College
After a year at the University of Maryland Frank Rapp transferred to the Art Institute of Boston to pursue his life long passion for photography. Upon completing his studies in Boston he spent 4 years working with world renowned photographer Clint Clemens .
Professional Career
In 1984 Rapp opened his commercial photography studio in Boston. Since setting out on his own he has created award winning images for regional and national adverting agencies, design firms and magazines. Some of his clients include Apple Computer, Converse, Dooney & Bourke, Dunkin Donuts, Fidelity Investments, McDonalds, Polaroid and Staples. Since 2000 he has been working on a personal body of landscape images created with a 4x5 film pinhole camera. " Pinhole photography is an ancient technique of image capture. The ethereal images are then output using state of the art digital technology onto watercolor paper. "
Philanthropic projects have included work for the ASPCA, the " Floorlords" an inner city hip hop group, Plasticos and Open Fields, a children's theatrical group.
Family
Frank is married to fine art painter Susan Nichter. They have 2 children Zack and Chloe who pursue their interests in lacrosse and dramatic arts respectively, with the same passion as their parents.
Apprenticed with internationally acclaimed photographer Clint Clemens for 4 years 4. Started business in 1984, operated studio in downtown for more than 20 years Advertising: CLIENTS: McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, Staples, Dooney & Bourke, Converse, Puma, Polaroid, Fidelity Investments, Franklin Sports
Sports
Dover Sherborn Lacrosse, Mass Elite, Dover Sherborn Soccer
Landscapes
Costa Rica, Hawaii, U.S. Virgin Islands, Marthas Vineyard
Philanthropic pursuits:
Open Fields
Open Fields is a theater group that began in Dover, Massachusetts that provides children with the opportunity to participate in musical theater. Its an environment where children can develop their talents in the creative arts in singing, acting, dancing,etc. At the same time it allows the children to explore, grow, learn, and make new friends. Ir's an atmosphere where children can having a starting point to build a foundation for their lives.
""As one young Open Fields member says:
"You say Open Fields is our second family, but to me it is much more. Open Fields has helped me shape who I am.""
Brazil
In 2003 I traveled to a remote jungle area of Brazil to document the efforts of The Plasticos Foundation.
An organization dedicated to providing free plastic surgery to needy children in developing countries. It was
the most gratifying project I have ever worked on.
Extreme Ironing
Extreme Ironing is a zany activity created by Phil Shaw in Leicester,England 1997. In 2004 Rowenta, a German brand
that manufactures high-end appliances for the home sponsored the 2004 Extreme Ironing Tour to bring about brand awareness.
I was commissioned by Rowenta to document the two week tour that started in Boston traveled through the Black Hills of
South Dakota, Devils Tower Wyoming as well as other American landmarks with the finale in New York's Time Square.
Early years
Francis John Rapp was born on May 1, 1953 in Port Chester, New York. He grew up in Rye Brook, NY, and attended public school there. During this time he was a champion springboard diver . In high school he was the Westchester County Champion 3 consecutive years in a row earning a spot as diver on the All County Team those years . For many years he also represented the New York Athletic Club in New York City in AAU competition . Upon graduating high school he was awarded an athletic scholarship from the University of Maryland in College Park for diving .
College
After a year at the University of Maryland Frank Rapp transferred to the Art Institute of Boston to pursue his life long passion for photography. Upon completing his studies in Boston he spent 4 years working with world renowned photographer Clint Clemens .
Professional Career
In 1984 Rapp opened his commercial photography studio in Boston. Since setting out on his own he has created award winning images for regional and national adverting agencies, design firms and magazines. Some of his clients include Apple Computer, Converse, Dooney & Bourke, Dunkin Donuts, Fidelity Investments, McDonalds, Polaroid and Staples. Since 2000 he has been working on a personal body of landscape images created with a 4x5 film pinhole camera. " Pinhole photography is an ancient technique of image capture. The ethereal images are then output using state of the art digital technology onto watercolor paper. "
Philanthropic projects have included work for the ASPCA, the " Floorlords" an inner city hip hop group, Plasticos and Open Fields, a children's theatrical group.
Family
Frank is married to fine art painter Susan Nichter. They have 2 children Zack and Chloe who pursue their interests in lacrosse and dramatic arts respectively, with the same passion as their parents.
Apprenticed with internationally acclaimed photographer Clint Clemens for 4 years 4. Started business in 1984, operated studio in downtown for more than 20 years Advertising: CLIENTS: McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, Staples, Dooney & Bourke, Converse, Puma, Polaroid, Fidelity Investments, Franklin Sports
Sports
Dover Sherborn Lacrosse, Mass Elite, Dover Sherborn Soccer
Landscapes
Costa Rica, Hawaii, U.S. Virgin Islands, Marthas Vineyard
Philanthropic pursuits:
Open Fields
Open Fields is a theater group that began in Dover, Massachusetts that provides children with the opportunity to participate in musical theater. Its an environment where children can develop their talents in the creative arts in singing, acting, dancing,etc. At the same time it allows the children to explore, grow, learn, and make new friends. Ir's an atmosphere where children can having a starting point to build a foundation for their lives.
""As one young Open Fields member says:
"You say Open Fields is our second family, but to me it is much more. Open Fields has helped me shape who I am.""
Brazil
In 2003 I traveled to a remote jungle area of Brazil to document the efforts of The Plasticos Foundation.
An organization dedicated to providing free plastic surgery to needy children in developing countries. It was
the most gratifying project I have ever worked on.
Extreme Ironing
Extreme Ironing is a zany activity created by Phil Shaw in Leicester,England 1997. In 2004 Rowenta, a German brand
that manufactures high-end appliances for the home sponsored the 2004 Extreme Ironing Tour to bring about brand awareness.
I was commissioned by Rowenta to document the two week tour that started in Boston traveled through the Black Hills of
South Dakota, Devils Tower Wyoming as well as other American landmarks with the finale in New York's Time Square.