The Great Connect

People, Places, Ideas, and Minds–Connecting

Why Not Me?

I mean…why won’t my boss enact this policy? That’s all I have to say…also, America should adopt the 35 hour work week and give us paid lunches…really healthcare would be nice too while we’re at it. Just a suggestion.

Sources: BBC

May 29, 2008 Posted by lxpoetess | Economy, Government, United States | | 1 Comment

Farewell Tommy Burns

Tommy Burns, the legendary Celtic coach died last Thursday after battling cancer. A Requiem mass was held in his honour as family, friends, and fans said goodbye. Farewell Tommy, Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Needless to say, you’ll be remembered and missed by all who knew you. Rest in Peace.

Sources:BBC, Proverb, The Daily Mail

May 20, 2008 Posted by lxpoetess | Sport | | 2 Comments

My other blog…

Here’s some shameless self-advertisement. Check out my other blog, An Open Vein, it features creative writing, research, essays, etc. that I’ve done. I opened it in December but I’m now ready to do regular postings on it. So check it out and let me know what you think!

Picture Sources: The Writer’s Workshop

May 15, 2008 Posted by lxpoetess | Blogging, writing | | No Comments Yet

PLEASE HELP FIND THIS MAN

The International Police are requesting worldwide assistance in finding the man pictured to the right. He is charged with the sexual abuse of at least three young boys in images released on the Internet.  Interpol states:

“The man, whose name, nationality and location are unknown is featured in approximately 100 images in a series of around 800, which are believed to have been taken in Southeast Asia and depict the sexual abuse of at least three boys aged between six and 10 years old. The first pictures of the man were originally discovered by police in Norway in March 2006.”

If you’ve seen this man or know his whereabouts or identity please contact Interpol.

Sources: Interpol, BBC

May 6, 2008 Posted by lxpoetess | Crime | | 1 Comment

1723 Kiesewetter Stradivarius Returned

On Tuesday Philippe Quint, a renowned violinist, forgot his 1723 Kiesewetter Stradivarius valued at more than £2m in the back of a New York Taxi. Within 24 hours the driver, a man by the name of Mohamed Khalil, had returned the instrument. The driver was rewarded with £50, a private violin concert, a medal from the City of Newark, and tickets to Mr. Quint’s concert in September. Kudos to Mr. Khalil for his honesty.

Sources: BBC

May 6, 2008 Posted by lxpoetess | music | | 1 Comment