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The Boston Strangler Commended For POPULATION CONTROL!!

June 15th 2007 00:25
Texas
In Texas legislature during 1971 a resolution was once passed honouring Albert de Salvo, otherwise known as the Boston Strangler.

The resolution congratulated him on his unconventional but successful techniques in population control.

The House approved the resolution unanimously

The resolution introduced by Rep. Tom Moore Jr., of Waco as an "April fool's joke" was passed unanimously by the House.

The resolution praises the Boston Strangler who killed 13 women during 1962-1964 for "dedication and devotion to his work that has enabled the weak and the lonely throughout our nation to achieve and maintain a new degree of concern for their future," the resolution says.

"His sincerity, diligence and cooperation has earned him [the] warm admiration and affection of his fellow practitioners," the resolution continued.

"Widely esteemed for his knowledge and unique skill, his outstanding service to the public has won him recognition as a model of active citizenship, a champion of worthwhile causes and an acknowledged leader in his singular field."

A copy of the resolution was also to be sent to De Salvo "as a token of the continued good wishes of the Texas House of Representatives."

Rep. Tom Moore Jr later withdrew the resolution.

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Fantastic April Fools Day Pranks Of The Past!

April 2nd 2007 00:25
I'm sure most (if not all) of you have cottoned onto the real story behind yesterdays post. Indeed there is nothing actually wrong with the skywalk. (Yes, it is real the only fabrication was the closing down again part.) So after yesterdays post I thought enlighten you with some other April fools day pranks of the past.

* The Guardian printed a supplement in 1977 praising the location of a fictional resort - San Serriffe, its two main islands (Upper Caisse and Lower Caisse), its capital (Bodoni), and its leader (General Pica). Intrigued readers were later disappointed to learn that San Serriffe (sans serif) did not exist except as references to typeface terminology.
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Previous Daylight Saving Time Issues

March 23rd 2007 00:25
With Daylight Saving Time ending this weekend for some states of Australia, (That’s right boys and girls – be prepared to put your watches and clocks BACKWARDS one hour.)
daylight savings clock
I thought I’d remind you all of some relevant mishaps that can be found at webexhibits.org.
These are occasions when Daylight Saving Time caused slightly more than an issue or two due to the actual changing of the time.

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