Bits and Pieces of my Life
Saturday, May 17, 2008
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![]() ![]() Blood Eagle TortureReferenced in some Norse saga literature, the Blood Eagle is a form of torture and execution performed by cutting the victim's ribs by the spine, breaking them to resemble blood-stained wings, and pulling the lungs out through the gaping wound. Though some cite archaeological evidence of the practice, others argue that it never occurred and that accounts of the method are based on folklore or inaccurate translations. Which Viking Age rulers were reportedly victims of the gruesome torture? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Japanese Embassy Hostage Crisis Ends in Lima, Peru (1997)The Japanese ambassador to Peru was holding a party at his home in Lima on December 17, 1996, when 14 members of a revolutionary militant group stormed the compound, taking more than 400 guests hostage. Most were released in the following weeks, but 72 Japanese and Peruvian hostages were held until April, when Peruvian military forces swarmed the building and killed the militants. Only one hostage and two commandos died, and the raid was deemed a success. What had been the militants' demands? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Peter Kenneth Frampton (1950)British rocker Peter Frampton performed with successful bands The Herd and Humble Pie before going solo in 1971. His breakthrough album, 1976's Frampton Comes Alive!, remains one of the best-selling live albums of all time. It includes hits such as "Do You Feel Like We Do?" and "Show Me The Way," which feature his signature talk box effect that makes the guitar sound like it is "talking." Why did Frampton regret appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone at the height of his success? More... Discuss |
gentility discuss | |
Definition: | (noun) Elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression. |
Synonyms: | breeding, genteelness |
Usage: | She was ladylike, too, after the manner of the feminine gentility of those days; characterized by a certain state and dignity, rather than by the delicate...grace which is now recognized as its indication. |
![]() ![]() Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) Discuss |
5 comments:
you beautiful woman
you beautiful soul
thank you
great production
nice sneakers!
Is that your styling shop you were in front of?
Who's the singer?
I will try to lift your heavy heart, even at this distance.
-Isaac
Thank you Isaac.
No, that is a barber shop in an alley way in Venice, Italy.
The song is Only A Woman's Heart.
Lead Vocalist: Eleanor Mcevoy
Back Up: Mary Black
You already do lift my heart.....in so many ways.
~Patty
I'm here but may have to leave suddenly
Patty, you put that together with much artistry. Loved it!
You are a stunningly beautiful woman and your life is too.
San, thank you for the compliments.
You always have such nice things to say and encourage me...without even knowing it!
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