Archive - 2008 - blog

"Honda will also partner with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra over the next five years to offer training in string instruments, a scholarship program, an educational concert series, support for live classical performances and a fundraiser."

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"Sky-high gas prices have more commuters switching to employer-subsidized transportation—and loving it"

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"The Hunting Party" is written and directed by Richard Shepard, based on a true story as originally told in an Esquire article, “What I Did on My Summer Vacation” by Scott Anderson, starring Richard Gere (Simon Hunt), Terrence Howard (Duck), and Jesse Eisenberg (Benjamin) as the protagonists. Released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and the Weinstein Company. Running time: 103 minutes -

"In theory, the official hunt for the war criminals in Bosnia continues to this day... However, the two most wanted men, Radovan Karadzic and Rtoco Mladic – continue to elude the U.S., the United Nations, the European Union, NATO, The Hague and all in the civilized world who claiming to be looking for them.

In the ten years that Radovan Karadzic has been on the run, he has published two books and one play. Perhaps if the International Community opened a summerstock theater... but they are probably too busy "searching" for Osama Bin Laden.

You should also know that the United States took out several full page Wanted ads in the local Bosnian papers to show the world it was serious about catching these war criminals ... of course, they listed an 800 number that could be only used in America."

"Only the most ridiculous parts are true" (screenshots) -

"Hey, yesterday, I met someone."
     "What’s he like?"
"Not bad, but not sure."
     "Send me his photos."
(emails photos)
"What do you think? "
     "Mmm… likely an honest person."
"How can you tell?"
     "Do you have sense?"
"Often makes me a fool."
     "Just look into the eyes."
"Which photo?"
     "All three."
"Well of course all of them have eyes!"

April 28, 2008, 1:05AM
"SINGAPORE — Oil prices hit an all-time high near $120 a barrel today."

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The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has set a world record, launching 10 satellites in a single mission.

"It is carrying two Indian and eight foreign satellites. They are expected to provide data to enable India to plan rural and urban development. The satellites were deployed in orbit within minutes of each other and the entire operation lasted 20 minutes."

Image courtesy of BBC News

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*Update*
Captain Jack Sparrow almost got caught in "Pirates of the Caribbean".
Johnny Depp's popular quote
"I am doing things that are true to me. The only thing I have a problem with is being labeled."

Image courtesy India.com