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The Art of Spin

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  1. DevAdvocate

    DevAdvocate Gigging bassist

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    Judy Wallman, a professional genealogy researcher in southern California , was doing some personal work on her own family tree. She discovered that Congressman Harry Reid's great-great uncle, Remus Reid, was hanged for horse stealing and train robbery in Montana in 1889. Both Judy and Harry Reid share this common ancestor.

    On the back of the picture Judy obtained during her research is this inscription:

    'Remus Reid, horse thief, sent to Montana Territorial Prison 1885, escaped 1887, robbed the Montana Flyer six times. Caught by Pinkerton detectives, convicted and hanged in 1889.'

    Judy e-mailed Congressman Harry Reid for information about their great-great uncle.

    Harry Reid's staff sent back the following biographical sketch for her genealogy research:

    "Remus Reid was a famous cowboy in the Montana Territory . His business empire grew to include acquisition of valuable equestrian assets and intimate dealings with the Montana rail road. Beginning in 1883, he devoted several years of his life to government service, finally taking leave to resume his dealings with the railroad. In 1887, he was a key player in a vital investigation run by the renowned Pinkerton DetectiveAgency. In 1889, Remus passed away during an important civic function held in his honour when the platform upon which he was standing collapsed."
     
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  3. Gambol

    Gambol George Clooney's wee brother

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    <laugh> That is brilliant. Truly inspirational spin.
     
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    That's brilliant - cheers Dev <laugh>
     
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  6. Gambol

    Gambol George Clooney's wee brother

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    I don't think that's funny <grr>
     
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    <laugh> i forgot about you ... im sure you track him down and ask for one
     
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  8. Gambol

    Gambol George Clooney's wee brother

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    Am gonny track you down and give you one, ya **** <grr>
     
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    Maybe its just me thats noticed this, but ye know all those programmes that be on Channel 4 and the like about wretch inducing freaks with the most bizarre ailments, they all seem to be from India. What the **** is in the water down there?
     
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    3 dots. Whats the scoop
     
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  16. Gambol

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    2 x hydrogen + 1 x oxygen
     
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    <laugh> I notice Micks picture is from the thirsty theologian
     
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  18. Mick O'Toon

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    Is there any other kind?
     
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