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March 8th is International Women's Day. So if you're a woman, or a women's supporter, put the apron down, burn a couple of bras (and some razors, while you're at it), and celebrate by eating as much chocolate as you can without feeling guilty about the gain weight.

If you're wondering how International Women's Day came to be, here's a quick rundown (courtesy of Wikipedia:

It is a major day of global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women. Amongst other relevant historic events, it commemorates the Triangle Factory Fire (New York, 1911), where over 140 women lost their lives.

The idea of having an international women's day was first put forward at the turn of the 20th century amid rapid world industrialization and economic expansion that led to protests over working conditions. Women from clothing and textile factories staged one such protest on March 8th, 1857 in New York City. The garment workers were protesting what they saw as very poor working conditions and low wages. The protesters were attacked and dispersed by police. These women established their first labour union in the same month two years later.

Pretty cool, huh? And for those of you keeping tab, my favorite female historic figure is Amelia Earhart. Wings, baby!

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CSI Files Two Years Ago

Here's what was hot back in early March, 2003:

• Gary Dourdan Scoops NAACP Image Award
  Actor Gary Dourdan (Warrick Brown) won the NAACP Image award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Dourdan beat Charles S. Dutton (Without A Trace), Mekhi Phifer (ER), Boris Kodjoe and Aaron Meeks (both from Soul Food)

• 'CSI: Miami' Cast Talk Characterisation
  As CSI: Miami was finding its groove, the actors were trying to figure out what makes their characters tick. Khandi Alexander (Alexx Woods) addressed Alexx's connection to the victims. "You know, I interviewed a lot of coroners, and all of them told me that the bodies do speak to you. They don't speak verbally, but the body will tell you everything you need to know."

• Eads: My Father Influenced Stokes
  Actor George Eads (Nick Stokes) talked about how his father influenced his portrayal of Nick. "This show is kind of an ode to my father and people like him and their work. I come from a family whose father was a lawman for 26 years. He had 30 years as a public servant."

More news can be found in the archives.

Poll Results

Below are the results of the most recent CSI Files poll:

How would you grade the latest CSI: New York episode 'The Fall'? 9-10 40.8% - (112 Votes) Didn't want to see it 20.4% - (56 Votes) 7-8 17.5% - (48 Votes) Wasn't able to see it 10.2% - (28 Votes) 5-6 6.5% - (18 Votes) 3-4 2.5% - (7 Votes) 1-2 1.8% - (5 Votes) Total Votes: 274

,Thank you for voting on our last poll! Please let us know how you feel about Miami's latest episode when it airs,

Happy Birthday!

Wallace Langham (David Hodges) will be turning 40 on March 11th. Best wishes from all of us as CSI Files!

Today's Television Listings

• CSI: Miami returns tonight at 10 p.m. after a repeat with the brand new "Money Plane". Here's a description of the episode:

  "Someone uses a laser light to blind a pilot and bring down a jet, which carries over one billion dollars in checks to be delivered to banks on the eastern seaboard. The crime scene evidence reveals a victim, a young fundraising socialite, who was inside the plane but killed prior to the crash. Now, although the team has little to work with since the victim's wealthy family is opposing an autopsy, Horatio must follow the money trail. Meanwhile, Calleigh works on a case with her ex-boyfriend, Det. Hagen, and their romantic history could cause problems for both of them."

• At 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, CBS will air CSI: New York's rerun of "American Dreamers". Here's a preview:

  "When a tourist discovers a skeleton on a Times Square double-decker tour bus, the CSIs must investigate whether the remains were left there as a practical joke or if the person was murdered. After closely examining the remains, Dr. Hawkes discovers that the victim was likely a Caucasian male teenager who died from a blow to the head more than 10 years ago. Their search leads them to a bus station and a missing boy who disappeared in 1987. The team must then piece together the clues to find out how the boy really died and who was to blame."

• Like Miami, CSI will also returns on Thursday night at 9/8 c with a new episode. Here's a description of "Compulsion":

  "When a serial killer strikes again, the CSIs dig up evidence from a prior killing in the hopes of using new technology to make a match. The fingerprint is linked to Jesse Acheson, who becomes the prime suspect in the case. Meanwhile, when a teen boy is found dead in his bedroom, the Las Vegas Police Department elicits a confession from his brother, but the evidence leads the CSIs in another direction."

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