Happy Birthday Marilyn McCoo!
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Monday, September 30, 2013
Happy Eve of the Black Month!
September 30th is considered a celebratory day by all Halloween fanatics...
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Sunday, September 29, 2013
A nice article about exploring the Four Corners region
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/in-the-four-corners-of-the-southwest-hearing-the-story-the-desert-has-to-tell/2013/09/26/5015008c-1ca3-11e3-a628-7e6dde8f889d_story.html
One of my favorite places.
One of my favorite places.
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Happy Birthday to The Prisoner!
My all-time fave TV show. Premiered on this date in 1967.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061287/
http://www.netreach.net/~sixofone/
http://www.theunmutual.co.uk/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061287/
http://www.netreach.net/~sixofone/
http://www.theunmutual.co.uk/
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12:05 AM
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Saturday, September 28, 2013
Executed Today
http://www.executedtoday.com/
The Internet is amazing. A blog devoted to the history of crime and the executions that resulted.
(Thanks for the link, John!)
The Internet is amazing. A blog devoted to the history of crime and the executions that resulted.
(Thanks for the link, John!)
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7:20 AM
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Friday, September 27, 2013
Happy Birthday Sam Adams!
One of my favorite characters out a history. The first Patriot. Washington may be considered the Father of the U.S., but Adams was the midwife. I honestly believe that without him, there may not have ever been a Revolution. And certainly not a successful one.
http://www.biography.com/people/samuel-adams-9176129
http://www.biography.com/people/samuel-adams-9176129
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Thursday, September 26, 2013
Satan's urinating on the blackberries...
Per Anglo/Scottish legend, Satan urinates on blackberries today, so you shouldn't pick them from this point on in the season.. Satan had fallen into a blackberry patch and cursed them for scratching him
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013
A new book on the cattle mutilation phenomena
http://dulcebasebook.com/
Valdez was in the thick of it during the 70's. I'm looking forward to reading this.
Valdez was in the thick of it during the 70's. I'm looking forward to reading this.
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8:41 AM
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Wuss America
http://now.msn.com/khalid-caraballo-suspended-faces-expulsion-for-firing-airsoft-guns-at-home
What a nation of pris's.
(Thanks for the link, Mike!)
What a nation of pris's.
(Thanks for the link, Mike!)
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4:57 PM
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Monday, September 23, 2013
Some great Amazon reviews!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000796XXM
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004CRYE2C
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KEJS22
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FVUKKO
Fun stuff!
(Thanks for the links, Mathew!)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004CRYE2C
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KEJS22
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FVUKKO
Fun stuff!
(Thanks for the links, Mathew!)
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5:07 PM
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Sunday, September 22, 2013
Electronic Spin The Bottle
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000096QFW/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000096QFW&linkCode=as2&tag=btram-20
Yet one more example of Wuss America: You're too lame to spin a fucking bottle - you need a machine to do it for you?!? But this has a wonderful review from George Takei's partner, Brad.
Yet one more example of Wuss America: You're too lame to spin a fucking bottle - you need a machine to do it for you?!? But this has a wonderful review from George Takei's partner, Brad.
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4:38 PM
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Google takes on longevity research
http://techcrunch.com/2013/09/19/wtf-is-calico-and-why-does-google-think-its-mysterious-new-company-can-defy-aging/
Fascinating!
(Thanks for the link, Infidel753 !)
Fascinating!
(Thanks for the link, Infidel753 !)
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3:07 PM
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Proof of Alien Contact!
http://www.iigwest.com/investigations/meier/asket_nera_deconstruction.html
Clearly, Dean Martin was onto THE CONSPIRACY! I, for one, Welcome our Golddigger Overlords.
Clearly, Dean Martin was onto THE CONSPIRACY! I, for one, Welcome our Golddigger Overlords.
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5:00 AM
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A new John Keel book!
http://www.johnkeel.com/?p=2033
This is a collection of articles and speeches from over the years. Essential for anyone interested in Fortean studies.
This is a collection of articles and speeches from over the years. Essential for anyone interested in Fortean studies.
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4:52 AM
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Gothtober is coming!
http://www.gothtober.com/
Every day in October they present a new Halloween-oriented video. Very cute!
Every day in October they present a new Halloween-oriented video. Very cute!
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4:47 AM
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A radical new design for cargo vessels
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2426577/Vindskip-cargo-vessels-huge-hull-acts-SAIL.html
I've been wondering/hoping as to when wind power would come back in vogue for shipping, (at least when calculated speed isn't of the essence).
I've been wondering/hoping as to when wind power would come back in vogue for shipping, (at least when calculated speed isn't of the essence).
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4:31 AM
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Saturday, September 21, 2013
Don't Call Me Shirley
http://www.today.com/entertainment/surely-were-serious-airplane-stars-back-cockpit-4B11210471
I absolutely love that film!
I absolutely love that film!
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3:38 PM
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Giant Cthulhu Plush Toy!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/155564069/gigantic-cthulu-green-monster-steampunk
In all fairness, this looks more like a simple octopus than Our Tentacled Lord...
In all fairness, this looks more like a simple octopus than Our Tentacled Lord...
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2:28 PM
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Yes, Virginia...
On this date in 1897, the most famous letter to the editor, ever, was published.
http://www.newseum.org/yesvirginia/
http://www.newseum.org/yesvirginia/
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Friday, September 20, 2013
Upcoming horror movies on AMC
http://www.amctv.com/schedule#genre/Horror
Much too modern and gory for my tastes...
Much too modern and gory for my tastes...
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3:32 PM
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Happy Birthday Firefly!
Premiered on this date in 2002. One of my all-time faves.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0303461/
http://firefly.wikia.com/wiki/Firefly
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0303461/
http://firefly.wikia.com/wiki/Firefly
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Thursday, September 19, 2013
A nice article about my town and the Navy yard shootings
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2013/09/navy_yard_shootings_federal_employees_and_contractors_were_the_victims.html?wpisrc=newsletter_rubric
I would add one other point. People from the outlands always complain about DC - and they're right to. It's full of loathesome and arrogant shits. But, with a few exceptions, they all come from somewhere else - elected, or tagging along with someone who was, or just naturally drawn by the greed and power. And us residents have to put up with them too - only on a more direct basis.
The very nature of government and society dictates this, but it's political - not geographic. When people complain about DC and its spoiled hubris, it is simple: you sent them here to create and nurture it.
I would add one other point. People from the outlands always complain about DC - and they're right to. It's full of loathesome and arrogant shits. But, with a few exceptions, they all come from somewhere else - elected, or tagging along with someone who was, or just naturally drawn by the greed and power. And us residents have to put up with them too - only on a more direct basis.
The very nature of government and society dictates this, but it's political - not geographic. When people complain about DC and its spoiled hubris, it is simple: you sent them here to create and nurture it.
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An interview with Sly & The Family Stone!
http://www.okayplayer.com/news/sly-and-the-family-stone-reunite-higher-interview-video-throwback-thursday.html
So cool...
(Thanks for the link, Erik!)
So cool...
(Thanks for the link, Erik!)
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3:35 PM
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Happy Birthday Brook Benton!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brook_Benton
A very under-appreciated soul singer.
A very under-appreciated soul singer.
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Wednesday, September 18, 2013
The cutting edge of beer breweries
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/09/17/223345977/auto-brewery-syndrome-apparently-you-can-make-beer-in-your-gut
(Thanks for the link, Nancy!)
(Thanks for the link, Nancy!)
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7:50 AM
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Happy Birthday to WKRP!
Premiered on this date in 1978. The last sitcom that I could get interested in.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077097/
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077097/
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Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Monday, September 16, 2013
Star Trek (the original series) as film posters
http://www.fastcodesign.com/3016899/all-80-original-star-trek-episodes-rendered-as-movie-posters
This is pretty neat, actually!
(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)
This is pretty neat, actually!
(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)
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3:47 PM
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Dear Photograph...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fD_6KqP7K0g
A great use of mixing old and new photos - and quite touching, at times.
And here's a film version of something similar:
http://vimeo.com/74369997
(Thanks for the links, Mathew!)
A great use of mixing old and new photos - and quite touching, at times.
And here's a film version of something similar:
http://vimeo.com/74369997
(Thanks for the links, Mathew!)
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3:43 PM
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Beatles BBC sessions being released in two months!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24077580?bbc
(Thanks for the head's up on this, Perry!)
(Thanks for the head's up on this, Perry!)
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1:41 PM
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Maps of the (greater) Middle East
http://gulf2000.columbia.edu/maps.shtml
An astounding site for anyone who is into geography and the geopolitics of the area. Maps based upon religion, ethnicity, tribe, etc. Just an incredible resource for anyone interested in these regions.
An astounding site for anyone who is into geography and the geopolitics of the area. Maps based upon religion, ethnicity, tribe, etc. Just an incredible resource for anyone interested in these regions.
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1:06 PM
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Happy Birthday Lauren Bacall!
http://www.laurenbacall.com/
You know how to put out those birthday cake candles - just put your lips together and blow...
You know how to put out those birthday cake candles - just put your lips together and blow...
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Sunday, September 15, 2013
The coolest wedding proposal that you're going to see today
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5:27 PM
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The Speed Painter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9ficvPdpZg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Amazing performance!
(Thanks for the link, Mike!)
Amazing performance!
(Thanks for the link, Mike!)
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7:08 AM
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Saturday, September 14, 2013
The Ostrich Pillow
http://www.thegrommet.com/ostrich-pillow-napping-pillow?utm_campaign=20130913B&utm_content=13355&utm_medium=email&utm_source=CC&trk_msg=G6FLLTJEK4OKP5TN57OB8B0S18&trk_contact=E692G7HQ1L18R46MN2HRN9VEKK
I imagine this as being the perfect disguise for alien invaders...
(Thanks for the link, Audrey!)
I imagine this as being the perfect disguise for alien invaders...
(Thanks for the link, Audrey!)
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9:03 AM
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Cornwall Beats France!
http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/423619/French-take-a-pasting-from-the-humble-Cornish-pasty
Being part Cornish, and a big fan of pasties, I take particular delight in this story. And I highly recommend this place.
Great food!
(Thanks for the link, Ed!)
Being part Cornish, and a big fan of pasties, I take particular delight in this story. And I highly recommend this place.
Great food!
(Thanks for the link, Ed!)
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Friday, September 13, 2013
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Welcome To Night Vale!
http://podbay.fm/show/536258179
A brilliant podcast. Imagine if Prairie Home Companion was written by H.P. Lovecraft and then edited by the Firesign Theater. Fun stuff!
(Thanks for the link, Katie!)
A brilliant podcast. Imagine if Prairie Home Companion was written by H.P. Lovecraft and then edited by the Firesign Theater. Fun stuff!
(Thanks for the link, Katie!)
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11:25 AM
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Happy Defenders Day!
http://www.battlenorthpoint.org/
http://www.nps.gov/fomc/parknews/defenders-day-the-star-spangled-banner-weekend.htm
http://www.nps.gov/fomc/parknews/defenders-day-the-star-spangled-banner-weekend.htm
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Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Welcome, Freshmen!
http://askthepast.blogspot.ca/2013/08/how-to-treat-freshmen-1495.html
(Thanks for the link, Infidel753 !)
(Thanks for the link, Infidel753 !)
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10:34 AM
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What if Monty Python's Holy Grail were promoted seriously?
posted by mendip at
10:14 AM
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Today is Patriot Day
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriot_Day
Never forget...
Never forget...
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12:01 AM
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013
I am never urinating in Colordao again
http://blogs.westword.com/latestword/2013/09/talking_urinal_cakes_safety_colorado.php
I have always hated machines that "talk", and always will. It's some lame-assed attempt by Pysch majors selling their degrees to corporations by insisting that we (humans) respond better to such "conversations". I don't. I will never be fooled. I will never start treating my toaster or my hammer as if it's a dear old friend, and have a nice chat. It is why I won't use a GPS - the first time some machine tells me that I've just got to do something - it's getting thrown out the window. More and more, I'm identifying with an old comic book hero of mine....
I have always hated machines that "talk", and always will. It's some lame-assed attempt by Pysch majors selling their degrees to corporations by insisting that we (humans) respond better to such "conversations". I don't. I will never be fooled. I will never start treating my toaster or my hammer as if it's a dear old friend, and have a nice chat. It is why I won't use a GPS - the first time some machine tells me that I've just got to do something - it's getting thrown out the window. More and more, I'm identifying with an old comic book hero of mine....
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7:10 PM
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Happy Birthday to the Lincoln Highway!
Opened on this date in 1913. Route 66 always gets the press and nostalgia, I've always preferred this road.
http://www.lincolnhighwayassoc.org/
http://www.lincolnhighwayassoc.org/
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Monday, September 09, 2013
Steampunk Train & Star Wars!
http://www.bbqmag.ru/newnum.html?article=497#.Ui4lBj_YmX_
http://www.flickr.com/photos/captainbayley/with/8840842833/
(Thanks for the links, Mathew!)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/captainbayley/with/8840842833/
(Thanks for the links, Mathew!)
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3:45 PM
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Anniversary of the Suffolk Resolves
An important prelude to the Declaration of Independence...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suffolk_Resolves
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suffolk_Resolves
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12:02 AM
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Sunday, September 08, 2013
An alternative explanation to the Roswell inicident....
http://mysteriousuniverse.org/2013/08/roswell-the-world-below/
I am still holding out for manned experiments with captured Fu-Go balloons...
I am still holding out for manned experiments with captured Fu-Go balloons...
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11:05 AM
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Is your banana protected?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VY8836/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000VY8836&linkCode=as2&tag=btram-20
The Comments section is wonderful!
(Thanks for the link, Doug!)
The Comments section is wonderful!
(Thanks for the link, Doug!)
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8:27 AM
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Saturday, September 07, 2013
RIP Donald Featherstone
http://www.wargamesillustrated.net/hobby.aspx?art_id=4111
A True Gamesman.
(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)
A True Gamesman.
(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)
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11:06 AM
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Friday, September 06, 2013
Abbey Road's vocal tracks - only
http://www.openculture.com/2013/09/hear-the-lush-isolated-vocal-tracks-for-the-beatles-climactic-side-two-medley-on-abbey-road.html
Beautiful!
(Thanks for the link, Perry!)
Beautiful!
(Thanks for the link, Perry!)
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9:01 AM
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An Irish 'Colony' in South Carolina?
http://www.examiner.com/article/490-year-old-spanish-documents-describe-an-irish-province-south-carolina
Pretty neat!
Pretty neat!
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8:00 AM
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Happy Birthday to The Phantom of the Opera (silent film version)
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12:05 AM
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Thursday, September 05, 2013
Wednesday, September 04, 2013
A small but neat article about Joe Strummer of the Clash
http://m.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2013/09/clash-warfare/309432/
(Thanks for the link, Karen!)
(Thanks for the link, Karen!)
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8:22 PM
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Tuesday, September 03, 2013
Monday, September 02, 2013
Bunny Man - The Rock Opera!
A local NoVa legend gets immortalized in song!
http://fairfaxstation.patch.com/groups/arts-and-entertainment/p/cliftons-bunny-man-becomes-rock-opera
http://fairfaxstation.patch.com/groups/arts-and-entertainment/p/cliftons-bunny-man-becomes-rock-opera
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4:53 PM
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Manahttan - Comparing 1836 to Today
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/This_Interactive_Map_Compares_the_New_York_City_of_1836_to_Today.html?utm_source=buffer&utm_campaign=Buffer&utm_content=buffercc15d&utm_medium=twitter
Pretty neat!
(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)
Pretty neat!
(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)
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2:17 PM
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RIP Joe Kelley of the Shadows of Knight
http://www.streamingoldies.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3614
(Thanks for the link, Perry!)
(Thanks for the link, Perry!)
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12:23 PM
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How to deal with a repairman...
http://happyplace.someecards.com/25995/girl-leaves-very-romantic-instructions-for-her-repair-man
(Thanks for the link, Audrey!)
(Thanks for the link, Audrey!)
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8:22 AM
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The beginning of civilization is discovered!
http://www.pasthorizonspr.com/index.php/archives/01/2011/worlds-oldest-winery-found-in-armenian-cave
(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)
(Thanks for the link, Dennis!)
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8:19 AM
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Sunday, September 01, 2013
Taylor Hitler?
http://imgur.com/a/aPpx1
So, someone has been posting actual quotes of hitler, and attributing them to Taylor Swift. Apparently, her fans are then re-posting them as true, etc. This little bit of underground celebrity sabotage is just the beginning, I think...
(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)
So, someone has been posting actual quotes of hitler, and attributing them to Taylor Swift. Apparently, her fans are then re-posting them as true, etc. This little bit of underground celebrity sabotage is just the beginning, I think...
(Thanks for the link, Mathew!)
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10:35 AM
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