There was never a dull moment with Hunter S. Thompson. He wrote this cover letter in 1958. Nicholas Kristof of the New York Times shared it today with his Facebook fans and remarked that it was the best job application letter he ever read. It also appeared in the Fear and Loathing Letters Vol. 1. [...]
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How Hunter S. Thompson Looked for a Job
Posted: January 14, 2012 in News and ViewsTags: blind alley, Canada, Colorado, fear and loathing, Hunter S. Thompson, job application letter, Journalism, marquis de sade, new sun, New York City, New York Times, Newspaper, Nicholas Kristof, Vancouver, Vancouver Sun, Woody Creek
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9/11 Ten Years Later
Posted: September 9, 2011 in Children, Colorado, Crime, Human Rights, Inspiration, Law and Order, Media, News, News and Views, Politics, Random Thoughts, Television, Terrorism, Travel, United States of America, Violence, War, WomenTags: 2001, 9/11, 9/11/2001, Anthrax, Broadway, Challenger, Columbine, Grand Central Station, Ground Zero, KUSA, LaGuardia Airport, Manhattan, Midtown, Muslim, NBC News, New York, New York City, Pennsylvania, Pete Williams, Remembering, September 11, September 11 2001, Shanksville, Terrorism, United States of America
There are some things I never forget. The day President Kennedy was assassinated. The day the Challenger exploded. Columbine. What I was doing on 9/11/2001. My husband called me and said turn on the television. I got there in time to see the second plane hit the tower. I watched with my hand over my [...]
Remembering 9/11
Posted: September 11, 2009 in Children, Colorado, Human Rights, Inspiration, Law and Order, Media, Middle East, News, News and Views, Politics, Random Thoughts, Religion, Television, Terrorism, Travel, United States of America, ViolenceTags: 9/11, Anthrax, Broadway, Challenger, Columbine, Grand Central Station, Ground Zero, KUSA, LaGuardia Airport, Manhattan, Midtown, Muslim, NBC News, New York, New York City, Pete Williams, President Kennedy, September 11, Staten Island Ferry, Statue of Liberty, World Trade Center
There are some things I never forget. The day President Kennedy was assassinated. The day the Challenger exploded. Columbine. What I was doing on 9/11/2001. My husband called me and said turn on the TV. I got there in time to see the second plane hit the tower. I watched with my hand over my [...]
Relaxing in New York City
Posted: July 22, 2009 in Inspiration, Media, News, News and Views, Random Thoughts, Television, TravelTags: Mike Leonard, NBC, New York City, Times Square, Today Show
If you’re looking to chill in New York City head to Times Square. Times Square? Are you kidding? One of the busiest, most chaotic places on Earth. Trust me. We were just there and everyone was relaxing. Mike Leonard of NBC’s Today Show has the story. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/32082122#32082122 For more information on Vicky Collins visit http://teletrendstv.com.
