Today, 6/23/12, is Alan Turing's 100th birthday! I don't normally celebrate dead people's birthdays, but Alan Turing is one of my heroes. His work in cryptanalysis and computing is legendary. Breaking Germany's Enigma ciphers in WWII helped the Allies win. In 1952, he was arrested and convicted of homosexuality. He was chemically castrated by the British government. In 1954, he died of cyanide poisoning - suicide is assumed, but never proven. The general public was not made aware of his amazing contributions to the world until 20 years after his death. While PM Brown apologized for his treatment in 2009, the British Government continues to refuse to issue a pardon.
In honor of his birthday, I have created a manicure. I can't wait to show you guys, but the sides of my nails are a mess as usual. So check back later!!!
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