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A compilation for you to look over is here. (pdf) Help yourself.

Some of you gentle readers may be asking: “What’s historical archaeology?” Simply put, this field is “the study of the material remains of past societies that also left behind some other form of historical evidence.” With a membership base that ranges from newcomers to seasoned professionals, The Society for Historical Archaeology is a group whose work will be of general interest to those with a yearning to learn more about history and archaeology. After delving into their “About” section, visitors should mosey on over to their “Projects & Research” area. Here a number of organizations and research teams have submitted websites that document their own recent excavations, such as those around Harpers Ferry and West Point. Finally, the site’s “Futures” section contains helpful information on careers in archaeology and a guide to programs in historical and underwater archaeology.

Originally posted 2006-07-14 07:24:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Pip Wilson, author of his latest novel, ‘Faces in the Street’, has provided special permission to print out and read ‘Faces’ as a gift to our readers here at Maryannaville. I’ve personally read it and was enthralled with its richness in historical facts. The book is packed with history untold before and written in a delightful manner that grabs a reader’s pique. History buffs will not want to set the book down once started. It may be downloaded free at http://www.boilingbilly.com/faces_in_the_street.pdf — 2.13 Mb.

Pip also mentioned, “What I’m sending you is in PDF form, which to me is rather like reading a brick, but you might like a copy anyway. Some people say I’m mad to give it away. I disagree.

The book is about Australia’s most famous writer, Henry Lawson, his mother Louisa Lawson (‘Mother of Women’s Suffrage’), their radical and bohemian associates — terrorists, anarchists and seditionists, and Henry’s love affairs. It’s not what you might think.

The reviews are excellent — see http://www.lulu.com/content/446062 — even from the USA and Ireland, but the interest from Australian publishers is non-existent so far. It’s been suggested that the connection between an Aussie ‘icon’ and terrorism is too scary for them.

Don’t worry about copyright; if you wish to pass it on to anyone, feel free. In fact, I encourage it, as it was written to be read and I think word-of-mouth will help this book get published. Please send this far and wide to friends and email lists. The more, the better. Much appreciated.

Originally posted 2006-12-23 14:54:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

A crusty old biker out on a long summer ride in the country pulls up to a tavern in the middle of nowhere, parked his bike and walked inside. As he passed through the swinging doors, he saw a sign hanging over the bar:

COLD BEER : $2.00
HAMBURGER : $2.25
CHEESEBURGER : $2.50
CHICKEN SANDWICH : $3.50
HAND JOB : $50.00

Checking his wallet to be sure he had enough money, the ole’ biker walked up to the bar and beckoned the attractive female bartender who at the time was busy serving drinks to a couple of sun-wrinkled farmers. Wiping her hands on the bar towel, her eyes were direct as she gracefully glided behind the bar to the ole biker.

“Yes,” she inquired with a wide, knowing smile, “may I help you?” The ole biker leaned over the bar and asked, “I was wondering young lady,” he whispered, “are you the one who gives the hand-jobs?”

She looked into his eyes with a wide smile and purred, “Why yes, yes, I sure am”. The ole’ biker leaned closer and into her left ear whispered softly, “Well, wash your hands real good; I want a cheeseburger.”

1847 USA: The Arkansas Intellegencer newspaper reported that Choctaw Indians, on learning of the Irish Potato Famine, sent $710 to a famine relief fund in Ireland.

On May 23, 1995, Mary Robinson, the then President of Ireland, visited the Choctaw Nation to convey her nation’s thanks for this act of generosity from the Choctaws. President Robinson, who had been made a Chief of the Choctaw Nation, spoke to the Choctaw people in their native language, “Chahta I yakne ala li kut na sa yukpa.” Then she translated, “I am glad to have come to Choctaw Country.”

President Robinson added: “I believe that we have in common that bond of humanity and it should be an additional reason why we should particularly reach out now to countries who suffer from poverty and hunger. I think it is very important that we should try to give leadership in that and that we try to encourage others to understand that there are people today who need the support that the Choctaw Nation gave 150 years ago to the Irish people.”

Celtic dancers danced with Choctaw dancers during the ceremony.

The Choctaw tribe had had its own tragedy not long before its generous gift to the starving Irish: Indian removal. Read more at: Trail of Tears in the Book of Days (1838)
Pictured above: Choctaw Eagle Dance, by George Catlin, circa 1845 – 1848

Related:
Choctaw blood, Choctaw Spirit

Originally posted 2008-04-02 17:03:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Oskar Schindler had his list. Clara Ambrus-Baer and her family had their home in Budapest, and a nearby vacant textile factory.

The Baers, like the German industrialist, provided a safe haven for Jews during the Holocaust – saving some 50 people targeted by the Germans, including the future chief rabbi of Vienna. On Friday, the Israeli government honored Clara Ambrus-Baer for her life-saving efforts more than six decades ago.

Originally posted 2006-08-18 19:23:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Valentine’s day is upon us yet again and for a fun way to end the workweek, I thought I’d put up this clip of Tim Minchin’s song “If I Didn’t Have You.” He addresses love and fate in his typically clever and zany way.

I don’t believe that love is magical or mystical. Furthermore, the notion of soulmates is absurd, detrimental and a set up for failure. That said, this song probably isn’t the best one to sing in a romantic setting. Then again, I’m not a person you should listen to when it comes to dating – I once introduced a boyfriend as “…is my next ex ole man.” and in my defense, the comment was referential to the fact that neither of us wanted marry, furthermore, our paths separated shortly thereafter. Today, we are both living happily ever after-no muss, no fuss. And yes, we still speak to one another in thoughtful kindness and consideration.

Some may not understand that concept, however, it’s all good!

February 2010 will have:

• Four Mondays
• Four Tuesdays
• Four Wednesdays
• Four Thursdays
• Four Fridays
• Four Saturdays
• Four Sundays

It occurs once every 11 years

And if you missed it, both January 10th and 11th, 2010, were binary numbers with the inclusion of today’s date.

This video for Music Monday is a review of the decade [ 2000-2009] in pictures and music. It was not a very good decade. Thanks to Jim O’Donnell, John Galt for the pictures and to Arthur Brown’s song entitled, Fire. (I Am The God Of Hell Fire)

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