In March of 1980, a school librarian by the name of Jo Ellen Misakian wrote to Francis Ford Coppola and, on behalf of the students at Lone Star School in Fresno, California, asked him to consider adapting their favourite novel, S. E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, for the big screen. Also included with her letter were a copy of the book, and a petition signed by 110 of the kids. An impressive outcome from a persuasive letter.
Didn’t know whether to laugh or cry at this story [News]
‘Nuns’ found drinking at an Irish pub after hours, & the pub owner is prosecuted. Makes me wonder if this would not have even made the news if the patrons weren’t nuns?
Why the world needs more Bradley Mannings & Wikileaks [Article]
Andrew Sullivan, referring to the Guardian’s 15-month investigation, sheds new light on the atrocities that Donald Rumsfeld & his political masters allowed to be perpetrated on the Iraqi populace, hidden behind the lies of “weapons of mass destruction”. ……. “I remember a 14-year-old who was tied to one of the library’s columns. And he was tied up, with his legs above his head. Tied up. His whole body was blue because of the impact of the cables with which he had been beaten.”
What’s in a can of Coke? [Article]
Credit worthy friends on social networks [article]
A couple of kids dancing [Video]
The ISS’s internet speeds [Article]
A real cock-up! [Video]
A resignation letter – [Groupon’s Andrew Mason steps down as CEO]
Andrew Mason stepped down as CEO of Groupon – and posted this letter announcing his firing by the Board. He writes with candor “After four and a half intense and wonderful years as CEO of Groupon, I’ve decided that I’d like to spend more time with my family. Just kidding – I was fired today. If you’re wondering why… you haven’t been paying attention. From controversial metrics in our S1 to our material weakness to two quarters of missing our own expectations and a stock price that’s hovering around one quarter of our listing price, the events of the last year and a half speak for themselves. As CEO, I am accountable.”
If only the Pope was as honest.
The Centurion Marthoner – Fauja Singh [Article]
Fauja Singh completed the Hong Kong Marthon – at the age of 101, an achievement not many live to even attempt! Read about this man’s astonishing effort and his amazing life story.