May. 17th, 2005

gridlore: Doug looking off camera with a grin (Penguin - Poke)
it's the one that says 'bad motherf**ker' on the side! )
gridlore: Doug looking off camera with a grin (Me - Thoughtful)


In 1966 (the year you were born)


Lyndon B. Johnson is president of the US


As part of nationwide protest against the Vietnam War, demonstrations are staged all over the US


In Miranda vs. Arizona, the Supreme Court rules that criminal suspects must be apprised of their rights before interrogation


US planes begin bombing of the Hanoi area of North Vietnam


Controversial American comedian Lenny Bruce is found dead of a drug overdose in his home


John Lennon says, "We are more popular than Jesus" sparking controversy in the US


The first black Senator is elected to the United States Senate


Cindy Crawford, Janet Jackson, Mike Tyson, Halle Berry, Adam Sandler, and Kiefer Sutherland are born


Baltimore Orioles win the World Series


Green Bay Packers win the NFL championship


Montreal Canadiens win the Stanley Cup


The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is the top grossing film


Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann is published


Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys and Sounds of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel are released


Star Trek and The Newlywed Game premiere



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As a side note, Mike Tyson and I were born two days apart. So whenever I start to feel bad about my lot in life, I think of Iron Mike.. washed up, a convicted rapist, and millions of dollars in debt. It makes me feel better.
gridlore: Doug looking off camera with a grin (God)
Just spotted this in alt.atheism

Of course, Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli, in his infinite wisdom, does not
require his devotees to be fluent in ancient Aztec, so for us modern
peeps, it's ok to address him by his nickname -- Raymond.

Long Live Raymond!!!!


Puts the show Everybody Loves Raymond in a new light, especially if you've read American Gods...
gridlore: Doug looking off camera with a grin (Me - Game Master)
Still working my way through Guns, Germs, and Steel (its a testament to how good it is that I;m taking this long. Every few pages i have to stop and digest what I've learned.)

But the last few chapters, the ones of social development and the attending technological achievements, have made me wonder something.

Why would the elves have a written language?

Read more... )

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