Rose

This is a short video about the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire. It features an interview with Rose Freedman, the final survivor of the fire. It was conducted when she was 107, shortly before her death in 2001.

New Who

Here, for your viewing enjoyment, are the Doctor Who shorts from Britain's Red Nose Day this year.

Part 1: Space



Part 2: Time

Movie Check:

What famous movie did this song appear in? Try to answer without using a search engine.

My Sister is on TV!

My sister sent me this link to a video she appeared in. Yes, it's a news story about a horrific crime, but it was still nice to see her. She pops in at the 1:40 mark pushing a stroller.

If the video doesn't work, this is the direct link: http://www.tbd.com/articles/2011/03/-150k-reward-for-info-on-bethesda-jayna-murray-slaying-56674.html

Guess That Grave #3

One more from the first batch of pictures I took. This person was very famous in her time, but now has somewhat faded into obscurity.


*as always, click to embiggen*

And also as always, your clues.

1. Most of the time, she knew what you did for a living.

2. She spoke for The Great White Way.

3. Oh no! Did she know too much about who killed JFK?

Guess That Grave #2 Redux

ETA: And Michelle M. gets it correct!




I forgot I still had this picture sitting in my files. I thought I'd try it again as the original posting was three days before Christmas, perhaps not the best time for it.



3 Clues:

1. Frances was his wife.

2. An American flag is usually found by his grave. (Such as is in the picture)

3. He was a dandy.

N.B. The picture can be clicked on to embiggen.