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August 1, 2011
by James Reyes
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Happy Colorado Day

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I love Colorado. I’ve been all over the country and there is no place I’d rather be. The people are friendly. Random strangers strike up friendly conversations all of the time. The weather is perfect. The summers aren’t too hot or … Continue reading →

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Categories: History, James, Miscellany | Tags: Colorado, Colorado Day | Permalink

July 25, 2011
by James Reyes
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Fancy ancient Egyptian weapons not just for show

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From Live Science: Elite members of ancient Egypt, including the pharaoh himself, likely wielded ornate daggers, swords and axes in battle, or to personally execute prisoners, rather than using the shiny metal for ceremonial purposes, research suggests. The weapons were … Continue reading →

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Categories: Archeology, History | Tags: Ancient Egypt, Weapons | Permalink

July 25, 2011
by James Reyes
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The El Paso Natural Gas Company’s blue flame

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As a child growing up in El Paso I remember the El Paso Natural Gas Company’s blue flame which was visible from a distance, sitting high atop the gas company’s downtown building. Even though most of us called it the … Continue reading →

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Categories: History, Photos | Tags: Blue Flame, El Paso, El Paso Natural Gas Company | Permalink

July 21, 2011
by James Reyes
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Spectacular color video of VJ Day celebrations, 1945

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Richard Sullivan posted this spectacular film on Vimeo that his father shot of the VJ Day celebrations in Honolulu on August 14, 1945. I’m amazed at the quality. It makes you present in a moment that occurred almost 66 year ago. VJ Day, … Continue reading →

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Categories: History | Tags: Hawaii, World War II | Permalink

December 18, 2010
by James Reyes
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Anachronism

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A man dressed as an ancient Roman Centurion takes a picture during a falling snow in front of Colosseum, in Rome December 17, 2010. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (ITALY – Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT)

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