Codex Mendoza
It contains a history of the Aztec rulers
& their conquests, as well as a description
of daily Aztec life

The Codex Mendoza is an Aztec codex, created about twenty years after the Spanish conquest of Mexico with the intent that it be seen by Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain. It contains a history of the Aztec rulers and their conquests, a list of the tribute paid by the conquered, and a description of daily Aztec life, in traditional Aztec pictograms with Spanish explanations and commentary.

The codex is named after Antonio de Mendoza, then the viceroy of New Spain, who may have commissioned it. It is also known as the Codex Mendocino and La coleccion Mendoza, and has been held at the Bodleian Library at Oxford University since 1659. It was taken off of public exhibition on December 23, 2011.

The Codex Mendoza was hurriedly created in Mexico City, to be sent by ship to Spain. The fleet was attacked by French privateers, and the codex, along with the rest of the booty, taken to France. There it came into the possession of André Thévet, cosmographer to King Henry II of France. Thévet wrote his name in five places on the codex, twice with the date 1553. It was later bought by the Englishman Richard Hakluyt for 20 French francs. Some time after 1616 it was passed to Samuel Purchase, then to his son, and then to John Selden. The codex was deposited into the Bodleian Library at Oxford University in 1659, 5 years after Selden's death, where it remained in obscurity until 1831, when it was rediscovered by Viscount Kingsborough and brought to the attention of scholars.

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There's no denying that Pete's got talent... (no quiz March 12th)

With the microphone functioning this week, quiz night was back in full swing and definitely got weird this week at Caffrey's Pub.

In first place, scoring a prime 45 points, was Zoey, Pete gave us a blowjob everytime we won- want to continue the tradition?

Cheeky buggers. But it's true, Pete does give the best BJs of all the Quizmaster staff.

In Second place this week was Pete knows his midgets because he's got one who scored 41 points...

Yep, Pete's fame is evident on the MU campus.

Best team name was chosen by Caffrey's previous and less amazing QM, Pete Marshall who graced us with his presence. He chose Wrecked 'Em who only handed in a team name.. impressive. Yes, they had an imperfect score of 0 points.

A special mention goes out to Blame Canada and an extra special mention goes out to Whitney's Crack Pipe for sharing their pizza with QM Zoey. And an extra, extra special mention goes to the Caffrey's crew (staff, that is) who got on the QM lens at last...

They are a handsome bunch indeed!

There is no quiz next week due to spring break but it will return on the 19th and someone is definitely getting naked... oh, the suspense.

Until next time Milwaukee, drink while you think...

Monday March 5th, 2012 scores:

1. 45 Zoey, Pete gave us a blowjob everytime we won- want to continue the tradition?
2. 41 Pete knows his midgets because he's got one
3. 35 I lost my virginity but I still have the box it came in
4. 31 Blame Canada
5. 28 That shit cray, ain't it Jae..Crowder
6. 26 Whitney's Crack pipe
7. 00 Wrecked 'Em

Article of the Week - Savile Row

Savile Row
Specializing in men's tailoring, London's famous
street has served the likes of Winston Churchill,
Napoleon III and in more recent times Sean Connery

Savile Row is a shopping street in Mayfair, central London, famous for its traditional men's bespoke tailoring. The term "bespoke" is understood to have originated in Savile Row when cloth for a suit was said to "be spoken for" by individual customers. The short street is termed the "golden mile of tailoring", where customers have included Winston Churchill, Lord Nelson and Napoleon III.

With increasing rents and criticisms from Giorgio Armani of falling behind the times, the number of tailors on Savile Row declined to just 19 in 2006. Some tailors had expressed concern in 2005 that an increase in commercial development in the area could lead to the death of the business locally, as tailors — many of whom traditionally manufacture their suits on the premises, in basement studios — could be priced out of the local property market.

The offices of The Beatles' Apple Corps were at 3 Savile Row; The Beatles, Badfinger, Mary Hopkin and others recorded in the Apple Studios in the basement. The Beatles' final live performance was on the roof, on 30 January 1969. The "Rooftop Concert" concludes the documentary film Let It Be.

№7 Savile Row was the London address of Phileas Fogg, protagonist of Jules Verne's classic adventure novel Around the World in 80 Days.

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Article of the Week - Informer

Informer
A hit song in 1992 for reggae singer Snow

"Informer" is a 1992 single by Canadian reggae musician Snow.

It features and is produced by Queensbridge-bred rapper MC Shan, and is from Snow's debut album 12 Inches of Snow.

The single was released shortly before Snow was imprisoned for a year on an assault charge.

Upon his release from prison, "Informer" became a chart topping hit, spending seven consecutive weeks at Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It was his biggest hit in the UK, where it reached Number 2, behind two different number one singles.

In 2007, the song was ranked #84 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 90's.

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