July 12th: Today in 1690 William of Orange defeats the forces of the deposed King James II in the Battle of the Boyne. The battle that sealed William’s claim to the throne. The battle is contreversial to this day and it’s commeration is still the cause of sectarian violence in an otherwise mostly civilized country.
This story of child abuse is staggering. Almost completely unconceivable. Why anyone would do this is beyond me, there is an evil here that is simply unexplainable. As I read it I rechecked the links to be sure they were real, I honestly don’t think I have ever heard a story like this one. Incredible.
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Download.Com has listed the top ten downloads from their site of the last ten years. Interesting stuff.
10. Yes, installed now.
9. Installed when needed then uninstalled. Not a big fan.
8. Thinking about it.
7. Oh yeah! Very recommended.
6. Thanks to my Ipod, this is my main music player. Not however, what I rip music [...]
July 11th: Today in 1804 Vice President Aaron Burr shot and killed the Secratary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton in a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. This is remakable for being one of the few times in the history of the United States that a Vice President made any news on his own.
July 10th: Today in 1985 Greenpeace’s ship the Rainbow Warrior was sunk by French commandos in New Zealand. Even if you don’t think much of Greenpeace, you kind of have to think this really isn’t what civilized nations do with their commandos.
White Wolf games, makers of dark gothic vampirey role playing games has decided that they are going out of business. Rather than do this the traditional way, they have instead decided that to insist that anyone who runs one of their games and has people kick in to help cover the costs of the [...]
July 9th: Today in 1850 one of America’s greatest Presidents took office following the death of Zachary Taylor, Millard Filmore. A legend in American History, who can forget his brilliant comprises to block the Wilmot Provisio? Many a school boy has written in awe of this man’s cunning statesmanship. He was the last President who [...]
I posted on our family site, but we have had a couple of concerned emails from people who may not have seen it. We are fine and a long way from what happened.. For you Americans the feeling here is a bit more subdued than it was in the US the day after 9/11, [...]
July 8th: Today in 1709 Peter the Great of Russia won a decisive victory at the Battle of Poltava, effectivly ending the Swedish Empire of King Charles XII. The battle is little remembered today, but it changed the balance of power in Europe completely at the time. The Swedish lost almost their entire army, [...]
Feed the ducks, get a fine. Best quote “It was a total surprise because you normally cannot get hold of anyone from the council at that time of day,” said Miss Stewart.