17 June 2005
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Princess Leah was born on April 8th this year and fifth in line to the Norwegian throne. Her mother admits that her daughter’s name was inspired by the Star Wars character Princess Leia of Alderaan. No explanation for the spelling … Continue reading
14 June 2005
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A recent USA Today story points out how off-duty behavior can affect an individual’s job. The story points out a few examples, such as bar staff at an Atlantic City hotel who can be suspended or fired for putting on … Continue reading
8 June 2005
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This summer the Tutankhamen exhibition will begin touring the United States, starting in Los Angeles on June 16. It will continue to three other cities, Fort Lauderdale, Chicago and Philadelphia, over the next two years. Not since 1976 have the … Continue reading
10 May 2005
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According to a report by the Agence France Presse, scientists have concluded that 18th Dynasty Pharaoh Tutankhamen died of gangrene due to a fracture in his leg that led to the infection.Howard Carter, the Egyptologist who originally discovered King Tut’s … Continue reading
29 April 2005
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With the recent transition of the papacy and Pope Benedict XVI’s enthusiasm for the language, I have been encouraged by the attention the language has been getting. My interest in Latin hails from being raised as a traditional Catholic, exclusively … Continue reading
23 January 2005
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For those who haven’t already, check this nifty remix/mash-up of Radiohead vs. Roots: “Nothing in its right place”. The remix is done by DJ BC and available for download at djbc.net Couple of other favs here are the Flaming Lips … Continue reading
17 January 2005
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who was one of the greatest orators and men of the twentieth century, should be remembered for his message of optimism, seeking to bring out the best in every man. Having lived an incredible life … Continue reading
12 January 2005
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Love .45, The Fray, & Ion will play Tsunami Relief Fund: Local Bands Aid Foreign Lands. The bands are playing for free. Tickets are $9.33 and 100% of sales go to UNICEF for Tsunami Relief. The show is Friday, January … Continue reading
7 January 2005
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This is an aerial link to a website showing a before and after of Kalutara Beach in Sri Lanka.
