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Archives April 2008

Apr 30  08

On this day in 1789 George Washington becomes the first US president to trip on the steps in publicand come close to breaking his neck right after being inaugurated into office, a tradition that only one of his many successors would be patriotic enough to carry over.

History bites into April 30th

Apr 29  08

Crossing to Canada in 1903, where a landslide estimated at 30 million cubic-meters ravaged the town of Frank, Alberta claiming 70 lives. To this day, Canadians still debate whether the real tragedy is that 70 of their countrymen couldn’t see a giant freakin’ landslide coming a mile away, or that there’s a town named Frank.

History bites into April 29th

Apr 29  08

On this day in 1192 King Conrad of Montferrat, also known as Conrad 1, was relieved of his crown and ability to breath only one day after being elected to the throne of Jerusalem. The monarch had been targeted by a Muslim sect named – and I’m not making that up- the Hashshashin.

History Bites into April 28th

Apr 28  08

My fellow net-dwellers I humbly salute you all, and extend my thanks for the multiple mouse-clicks that carried your eyes right through to my brand spanking new column among the “Infinite Critique” community. So without further ado I hereby declare my spot, named with a hint of un-originality “History Bites”, to be as opened as […]

Introducing “History Bites”

Apr 25  08

Researchers in Leicester, England are putting time and money into a very special project.
It’s a project that could change lives for the better, save marriages and change office environments across the UK, maybe even the world.
So is it cancer research?
A study into combating global warming?
How to grow your own money in a pot in your […]

Changing the world from the bottom up

Apr 25  08

Ain’t Katie looking for a job? Why not sports? CBS News has tried everything to get someone, anyone, to watch the CBS Evening News With Katie Couric. Nothing works. Which raises the question- Would you continue to watch the NFL if Katie was doing play-by-play? Or sitting between Howie and Terry before the games?
This […]

Could Katie Couric Kill The NFL?

Apr 24  08

When you’re knee-deep in a project that has you spinning in circles, it takes quite a toll on your mood. When your mind is saturated in colors, graphics, shapes, sizes, folds, themes, etc. its easy to become more or less numb to the beauty in what you’re doing.

Knee-Deep In Beauty

Apr 15  08

According to BBC News 24, a burglar has been convicted in the UK using evidence obtained from CCTV footage of the scene.
Not an amazing statement in itself right? But he was identified not by his facial features, clothing or hair style, but by the way he walked!
Apparently, Forensic Podiatrist Ian Linane was able to […]

Walk like a man

Apr 11  08

today’s subject:

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yesterday’s results:

my assumption:
he is a chill guy and likes calm settings…his job usually demands so much of his energy (he is an actor). he is very comfortable in his skin, and loves his line of work. he isn’t an actor that is always performing, even when off stage…he honors his job (but only […]

number sixteen

Apr 10  08

today’s subject:

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yesterday’s results:

my assumption:
she has a huge presence, and can come off as intimidating.  she is extremely confident, secure and she very well may be an only child.  her choice of clothing is a lot louder then her personality.  she is quite low-key and doesn’t speak at a loud volume to seek attention from others.  […]

number fifteen.