Author Archives: Daily Post from Bluxome Street
October
01
Omagh’s ‘Shawshank Husband’ Dug Tunnel From Bedroom To Pub Over 15 Years
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
Omagh’s ‘Shawshank Husband’ Dug Tunnel From Bedroom To Pub Over 15 Years. An Omagh plumber tunnelled a hole from under his bed to the local pub 800 feet from his house over the course of 15 years, a court heard today. Patsy Kerr had been summonsed to Omagh County Court after it emerged he had […]
September
30
Origins of AIDS Traced Back to Central African City of Kinshasa
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
Every year I ride in AIDS Lifecycle. ALC is a 545 mile ride from SF to LA raising resources and awareness to fight HIV /AIDS. I have had too many friends who are living with the disease and many of them contracted it before the age of 30. This article caught my eye about the […]
September
29
Match these Presidents with their Dogs
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
Originally posted on Northern News:
In honor of American Humane Association’s Adopt-a-Dog Month, here’s a little quiz for you. Bo and Sunny, Portuguese Water Dogs, are the current residents at the White House. Bill Clinton A. Spot, the Springer Spaniel & son of Millie George Bush …
September
28
Winning with Honor
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
For many in sports, winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing. This quote is attributed to UCLA Bruins Football Coach Henry Russell Sanders. This weekend, I saw this belief played out at my other alma mater – University of Michigan. Michigan Head Coach Brady Hoke kept quarterback – Shane Morris – in the game after […]
September
27
The Boxtrolls
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
This week, I went to see a charming stop-motion animation film. “The Boxtrolls” is curiously allegorical and full of heart. It’s a story about a young boy adopted by bluish, grayish, box-wearing trolls. They live peacefully underground, listening to music, co-sleeping and stealing trinkets from garbage heaps. The film grabs your attention with its grotesqueries, but ultimately […]
September
26
Gay Teen’s Suicide in Colombia Confronts Catholics Worldwide
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
Originally posted on Bondings 2.0:
Sergio Urrego A 16-year old Colombian boy committed suicide recently, a tragic act his parents blame on the faculty and staff at his Catholic high school and an act that raises questions for Catholic education globally. Sergio Urrego had attended Gimnasio Castillo Campestre, Bogota, for six years, but the troubles started after administrators…
September
24
20 Years of “Friends”, “Friends” Meets “Super Friends”
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
20 years of the television series “Friends.” Incredible. In honor of this incredible anniversary, let’s do a mashup “Friends” meets “Super Friends.” Sure this video made the rounds a few years ago, but always good to revisit old favorites. Television sure has changed since the days of “Friends” and “Super Friends.” I have my favorite […]
September
23
Required Reading: “7 Strange Questions That Help You Find Your Life Purpose”
posted by Daily Post from Bluxome Street
This morning on the Caltrain down the peninsula, I came across an awesome blog post about life guidance and how to think about your own priorities. The piece “7 Strange Questions That Help You Find Your Life Purpose” is definitely required reading for anyone trying to figure stuff out and hasn’t been able to figure […]
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