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How sad is this, on a scale of one to ten?
At work, I am currently compiling the calendar dates for 2011 (i.e., what dates Presidents’ Day, Yom Kippur, etc. fall on in 2011). Last year, I did the dates for 2010. Each day requires at least three individual sources.
I was just looking over the calendar in the 2009 World Almanac and Book of Facts, which is one of my primary sources. I ( Read more... ) -
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I would like to second Mark’s thank you to all who helped us out with the move yesterday. I know it was a lot to ask the weekend before Rakis. We really, really, really appreciate it.
All that remains to be moved from my old place is the stuff in the closets, my art supplies (I wish I knew where I’m going to put those), and the collection of items ( Read more... ) -
Help! Does anyone have any cell phone advice for me?
Update: Thank you for all the advice. Though I did spend a little time drooling over the Chocolate 3, which is a lot like a Razr (I think), I finally decided on the enV2. Thanks, Mel, for putting me onto it -- I'm not sure I would have considered it if you hadn't. I am getting the red one, though, so we'd better keep a close eye on them at gaming ( Read more... ) -
Thursday Morning Giggle
This is from my Garner's Usage Tip of the Day:
marijuana; marihuana. The former spelling now predominates and should be preferred. Supreme Court Justice Lewis F. Powell, speaking in 1986 at a luncheon, stated: "The big problem we had in the Court this past Term was how to spell 'marijuana.' We were about equally divided between a 'j' and an 'h' and ( Read more... ) -
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Ten years ago today, I was sitting down to write a paper for my psychology class when I received a call from my best friend from high school. I was delighted to hear from her, as I hadn’t spoken to her since Christmas. But she wasn’t calling to chat. “Turn on the TV,” she said. “There’s been a shooting at Columbine.”
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And today, the Vermont legislature overturned the Governor’s veto of a bill legalizing same-sex marriage. Vermont is the first state to allow gay marriage through legislation rather than a court ruling.
This is even neater than Iowa.
www.nytimes.com/2009/04/08/us/08vermont.html
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The Iowa Supreme Court just ruled that it goes against the Iowa Constitution to discriminate against homosexuals by banning same-sex marriage.
I think that's neat.
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I just found out that Andy Hallet, who played Lorne (the Host) on Angel, passed away this morning of heart disease.
This makes me very sad.