Aug 8, 2008
Thinking in Octads
In honor of 8/8/08, the NYT offers"Crazy Eights." Thanks to Manan Ahmed for the tip.
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Speaking of today's and recent New York Times: am wondering if anyone could shed light on the "mystery" photo that is the subject of this blog post:
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/08/05/jet-setting-couple-still-a-mystery/
I just note, as a medievalist, that Abu'l Fazl got the best spot in the list.