A special hooded mantle?

I'm not going to write a word about the rest of Mr Moore's article that's in the Telegraph today (after all, he had assistance from a colleague, so who knows which of them is responsible for what nonsense): but Mons Georg Ratzinger is giving his brother "a special hooded...

Remake Sgt. Peppers? BBC thinks so!

It's not as bad as it sounds--the "remake" is actually a "tribute" (very important distinction) that BBC radio is planning on broadcasting over the airwaves on the anniversary, as well as releasing the recordings...

Oshawa hosting 'Stephen Colbert Day' today

A Stephen Colbert Look-alike contest? Free cake? Tonight in Oshawa, Ontario? Yes, but you'd never know it by trying to find out by going to Oshawa City Hall. The good fathers of Oshawa scrupulously avoid any...

Woods Event to Pay Tribute to Military

"Earl Woods spent 20 years in the military and did two tours in Vietnam with the Special Forces. Tiger Woods went through training at Fort Bragg a few years ago, and he has made trips to aircraft carriers while in the Middle East for the Dubai Desert Classic. "I remember when...

Everest expedition to pay tribute to martyrs

I am always inspired when I see expeditions come to fruition which are not only the brainchild of Sherpas, but also serve some greater purpose than simply climbing Mount Everest once more. As I always note in my keynote presentations, the Sherpa are truly the backbone and...

Anti-Apartheid Hero Adelaide Tampo Dies in South Africa

We all remember Nelson Mandela, as well we should, but he is the very first to say he did not work alone. Ms. Tambo was a national hero."South African political activist Adelaide Tambo, who died last month aged 77, has been buried in her home town east of...

Father's appeal to young drivers

"Father's appeal to young drivers Private Simon Duncan's funeral Private Simon Duncan was buried in Kingussie The father of a soldier who died when the car he was a passenger in crashed into a tree has made a...

Don't Bet Against Colbert

""Mr. Mayor, let me ask you something: How are you planning to spend your `Stephen Colbert Day?'" the host of Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report" asked Gray over the telephone on Monday's show as a graphic of...

Thousands Mourn Dink in Turkish Streets

I came across this amazing collection of information and blogs all dealing with the life & murder of Hrant Dink... Slideshow here"Aged 53, Dink was killed by several shots fired at him on the 19th of January...

Star Wars characters march in Rose Parade tribute

"A dragon atop a castle breathed fire, 200 Star Wars characters menacingly marched and the Oakridge Boys country band led hundreds of thousands in song at the 118th Rose Parade. The festivities began with a...

France Surrenders to Aunt Jemima

As you may know, Veterans Day is observed on Sunday in the UK. With that in mind, vimto offers this Veterans Day tribute to Aunt Jemima, and the surrender of the French army. A record, I think, even for the...

Toronto Brains Served Chilled

The fourth annual Zombie walk was very much alive in Toronto this past Sunday.  Even the naked news showed up to cover the scoop. I like the idea brought forth in this article which speaks to the Zombie...

Tax Collectors & Harlots

"...a Roman tax that was gathered by collectors who were known as publicans. They were commonly stationed at key locations such as city gates and along busy public roads..."

Thousands at Irwin memorial event

"More than 5,000 people have attended a memorial service for the Australian television naturalist, Steve Irwin, who was killed two weeks ago."

Bindi's brave farewell - The Age

" Email Print Normal font Large font Steve Irwin's widow, Terri, and son, Bob, watched daughter Bindi deliver her tribute to her dad. Photo: TV Pool Latest related coverage Early morning khaki tribute for Irwin Grieving Irwins grant US TV scoop Global audience for Crocoseum...

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