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by bjornolf » January 15th, 2010, 9:52 am
Devil in the Blue Dress wrote:colchar wrote:Since this is post# 1900 for me, here are a few interesting events that took place that year:
Queen Victoria continued to reign in Britain in what was, perhaps, the country's most glorious era (she even made a rare visit to London that year but would die in 2001).
The Labour Party was formed in Britain. Although it would be years before they managed to be voted into power (I wrote an interesting PhD paper on the demise of the Liberal Party and the rise of the Labour Party is anyone is foolish enough to be interested in reading it ;) ) they have systematically managed to fuck up the country more and more every time they've been voted in (I am praying that they are soundly defeated in this year's election).
A bunch of shit happened during that whole Boer War thingy down in South Africa (including the Siege of Mafeking).
Reginald Fessenden, a Canadian inventor (contrary to popular belief he was not American), made the first wireless radio broadcast on December 23 near Washington D.C.
Other stuff happened too but I can't be bothered going through it all as I've got to get back to playing Army of Two.
Perhaps it would be of passing interest to you to know that I am related to Queen Victoria. You may conduct yourself accordingly.
You should make your avatar one of the queens!

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by OZZIE4DUKE » January 15th, 2010, 9:57 am
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by devildeac » January 15th, 2010, 11:03 am
I am just gonna dream and be convinced that post #50,000 here was one of the posts about Cut deciding to stay at Duke.
That's my story. I'm stickin' to it and no one is gonna change my mind about it . As Ozzie said, his decision was just fine for a milestone for me today and anyone who is a fan or is soon gonna be a huge fan of Duke FB.

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by Miles » January 15th, 2010, 11:38 am
devildeac wrote:I am just gonna dream and be convinced that post #50,000 here was one of the posts about Cut deciding to stay at Duke.
That's my story. I'm stickin' to it and no one is gonna change my mind about it . As Ozzie said, his decision was just fine for a milestone for me today and anyone who is a fan or is soon gonna be a huge fan of Duke FB.

I almost wept when I read the news! I 'm gonna celebrate tonight!
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by devildeac » January 15th, 2010, 11:41 am
Miles wrote:devildeac wrote:I am just gonna dream and be convinced that post #50,000 here was one of the posts about Cut deciding to stay at Duke.
That's my story. I'm stickin' to it and no one is gonna change my mind about it . As Ozzie said, his decision was just fine for a milestone for me today and anyone who is a fan or is soon gonna be a huge fan of Duke FB.

I almost wept when I read the news! I 'm gonna celebrate tonight!
Grilled Pork in a Belgian Ale Sauce. Served with braised endive and roasted new potatoes!!!
Sounds delish.
Which Belgian ale?

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by CameronBornAndBred » January 15th, 2010, 12:13 pm
Today a football coach at Duke told an AD at Tennessee to stuff it. That's a great milestone.
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by Miles » January 15th, 2010, 12:30 pm
devildeac wrote:Miles wrote:devildeac wrote:I am just gonna dream and be convinced that post #50,000 here was one of the posts about Cut deciding to stay at Duke.
That's my story. I'm stickin' to it and no one is gonna change my mind about it . As Ozzie said, his decision was just fine for a milestone for me today and anyone who is a fan or is soon gonna be a huge fan of Duke FB.

I almost wept when I read the news! I 'm gonna celebrate tonight!
Grilled Pork in a Belgian Ale Sauce. Served with braised endive and roasted new potatoes!!!
Sounds delish.
Which Belgian ale?

Not sure yet, I shall let the market decide. It shall definitely be dark and sweet though. I'll let you know.

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by Rolvix » January 15th, 2010, 3:44 pm
1500. A cool number. Also a leap year.
Don't forget it was only 491 years away from the first Duke National Championship!
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by devildeac » January 15th, 2010, 5:20 pm
Rolvix wrote:1500. A cool number. Also a leap year.
Don't forget it was only 491 years away from the first Duke National Championship!
You should be there some time next week.

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by OZZIE4DUKE » January 15th, 2010, 9:30 pm
devildeac wrote:Rolvix wrote:1500. A cool number. Also a leap year.
Don't forget it was only 491 years away from the first Duke National Championship!
You should be there some time next week.

You're closer than you think. Duke's first National Championship was in 1986. Of course, that was in Men's Soccer, not basketball.

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by devildeac » January 15th, 2010, 10:52 pm
OZZIE4DUKE wrote:devildeac wrote:Rolvix wrote:1500. A cool number. Also a leap year.
Don't forget it was only 491 years away from the first Duke National Championship!
You should be there some time next week.

You're closer than you think. Duke's first National Championship was in 1986. Of course, that was in Men's Soccer, not basketball.

Good correction/stat!!
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by devildeac » January 19th, 2010, 11:28 pm
Wonder if administration has any thoughts/plans for the next level...

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by OZZIE4DUKE » January 20th, 2010, 12:05 am
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by CameronBornAndBred » January 20th, 2010, 7:41 am
devildeac wrote:Wonder if administration has any thoughts/plans for the next level...

I figure I have at least until 6PM to come up with something...

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by devildeac » January 20th, 2010, 10:29 am
Rhymes with Dumbo...
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by devildeac » January 20th, 2010, 10:32 am
CameronBornAndBred wrote:devildeac wrote:Wonder if administration has any thoughts/plans for the next level...

I figure I have at least until 6PM to come up with something...

Probably 6PM Sunday would be more realistic with my schedule. Most of my "posting" tonite will be done in Sec 21 and then after that recovering Thurs. and then OOT Fri-Sun. ;)

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by Lavabe » January 20th, 2010, 11:38 am
Probably a Named/Endowed Professor makes the most sense.
You could also be chair of the PW department.
Perhaps a Dean comes next, followed by a Provost (or you can have a Chancellor).
From there, you could technically become a member of the National Academy of PW's.
Then move your way to be chair of a committee of such an august association.
Then you could work your way up to achieve Presidency of the group.
From there, I don't know... international academy of PW's?
Beats me...
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by wilson » January 20th, 2010, 11:50 am
Lavabe wrote:Probably a Named/Endowed Professor makes the most sense.
You could also be chair of the PW department.
Perhaps a Dean comes next, followed by a Provost (or you can have a Chancellor).
From there, you could technically become a member of the National Academy of PW's.
Then move your way to be chair of a committee of such an august association.
Then you could work your way up to achieve Presidency of the group.
From there, I don't know... international academy of PW's?
Beats me...
PWing Nobel laureate?
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by devildeac » January 20th, 2010, 2:34 pm
Lavabe wrote:Probably a Named/Endowed Professor makes the most sense.
You could also be chair of the PW department.
Perhaps a Dean comes next, followed by a Provost (or you can have a Chancellor).
From there, you could technically become a member of the National Academy of PW's.
Then move your way to be chair of a committee of such an august association.
Then you could work your way up to achieve Presidency of the group.
From there, I don't know... international academy of PW's?
Beats me...
Hey, I'm kinda liking you and this appointment more all the time.

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by devildeac » January 20th, 2010, 2:35 pm
wilson wrote:Lavabe wrote:Probably a Named/Endowed Professor makes the most sense.
You could also be chair of the PW department.
Perhaps a Dean comes next, followed by a Provost (or you can have a Chancellor).
From there, you could technically become a member of the National Academy of PW's.
Then move your way to be chair of a committee of such an august association.
Then you could work your way up to achieve Presidency of the group.
From there, I don't know... international academy of PW's?
Beats me...
PWing Nobel laureate?
Another fine ideer.

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