This is weird - this is one of the most iconic photos in the history of war (or even of photography in general)....
Capa Spanish Civil War Photo Likely Staged: Researchers
MADRID — Robert Capa's photograph of a falling Spanish Civil War militiaman became one of the most famous and enduring images of conflict in the 20th century. Now, Spanish researchers who have studied events surrounding the picture believe it may have been staged.
When first published in September 1936 by French magazine Vu, and later in Life magazine, the caption on the legendary photojournalist's "Falling Militiaman" said it depicted the moment a Republican rifleman was mortally wounded.
The location was given as Cerro Muriano on the Cordoba front, where forces backing Gen. Francisco Franco were engaged in fierce fighting with soldiers loyal to the elected Republican government.
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For Spaniards, "Falling Militiaman" is a searing reminder of a 1936-39 internal conflict that deeply divided a nation along political lines and cost at least 500,000 lives. For Capa it was the image that catapulted his career as the world's foremost war photographer.
But would you have learned if you got on Amazing Race? I totally would!
That was J's job, although I probably would have also made the attempt!
Having mastered all the countries, I'm now teaching myself world flags on sporcle.com--TAR preparation is always in the back of my mind.
The Green Hornet's car revealed:
Our friend Andy is doing props for that film, so I knew about that weeks ago. Cool, huh? He is very excited to be working with Michel Gondry.
Whoa. Jordan is revoking the Jordanian citizenship of Palestinians. [link]
Tommy, I don't know what it's news to the Huffington Post, but I think the belief that the photo was staged has been around for a while.
Tommy, I don't know what it's news to the Huffington Post, but I think the belief that the photo was staged has been around for a while.
Damn, next thing you know you'll be telling me the Spanish weren't behind the destruction of the USS Maine.
Jess, there is a photo up of the Officer in the Gates case. Do you think he's your classmate? [link]
A new line of watches from Diesel: Diesel Super Bad Ass Collection
Generally I'm not a fan of big watches with lots o' dials, but these are cool.
And check out this one: [link]
Crowley? No. I mean, I'm sure I went to HS with a lot of Cambridge cops, but the one I was thinking about is actually a friend -- reading his facebook has been very interesting.
shrift, did they get your car today? Is all of it done now?
Yep, the tow company came this morning. I just need to mail my paperwork, which I plan to do after lunch.
