Monthly Archives: October 2009

Thor’s Day October 8

  By Mark F | October 8, 2009 - 12:01 am | On Thor's Day 2 Comments

1793 – John Hancock dies. Besides signing the Declaration of Independence, Hancock was also known for being one of the top ten wealthiest people in the Thirteen Colonies. 1941 – Jessie Jackson turns 68 years old, he was born the same day Germany captured Mariupol. 1956 – Don Larson of … Anecdote examples →

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The Director or the Criminal

  By Hyacinth B | October 1, 2009 - 2:30 am | On the Radar 2 Comments

Roman Polanski is most famous as a director for truly classic films such as, “The Pianist”, “Rosemary’s Baby” and “Chinatown”. His name has been all over the news lately, due to his recent arrest for a charge leveled against him thirty years ago. Arrested for raping a thirteen-year-old girl he … Anecdote examples →

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Warm Autumn’s Day

  By Hyacinth B | October 1, 2009 - 2:25 am | Stuff We Like 2 Comments

As summer draws to an end, we hold our breaths in anticipation of the colder months looming on the horizon. So it was a refreshing surprise to have a last hurrah from the waning season, this week. Tuesday was a most glorious day and perfect for a picnic. So after … Anecdote examples →

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Tempted by Tofu

  By Hyacinth B | October 1, 2009 - 1:40 am | Food Maze Leave a comment

I thought I’d chat about my vegetarianism this week – and no it’s not a disease, although it does sound a little bit like one! I’ve been a vegetarian for two thirds of my life and so it is basically all I know. I barely remember what meat tastes like … Anecdote examples →

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