Good Morning!

 Today’s angry bird header photo is from Cheryl. 🙂

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On this day in 1784 the United States ratified a peace treaty with England ending the Revolutionary War. 

In 1858 French emperor Napoleon III escaped an attempt on his life. 

In 1951 the first National Football League Pro Bowl Game was played in Los Angeles, CA. 

And in 1969 an explosion aboard the U.S. aircraft carrier Enterprise off Hawaii killed 25 crew members. 

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Quotes of the Day

“Life becomes harder for us when we live for others, but it also becomes richer and happier.”

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“There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.”

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 Today is T-Bone Burnett’s birthday. So here he is with Robert Plant. T-Bone is the guitar player with the shades.

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Good Morning!

And a Happy Birthday! to Karen O.

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On this day in 1906 Hugh Gernsback, of the Electro Importing Company, advertised radio receivers for sale for the price of just $7.50 in “Scientific American” magazine. 

In 1942 Henry Ford patented the plastic automobile referred to as the “Soybean Car.” The car was 30% lighter than the average car. 

In 1984 Wayne Gretzky extended his NHL consecutive scoring streak to 45 games.  

And in 1990 L. Douglas Wilder of Virginia, the nation’s first elected black governor, took the oath of office in Richmond. 

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Quote of the Day

“This republic was not established by cowards; and cowards will not preserve it.”

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 Today is Trace Adkins’ birthday.  With 38 Special.

And since I love his voice, and this song…..

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Peter.

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On this day in 49 BC Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon River signaling a war between Rome and Gaul. 

In 1773 the first public museum in America was established in Charleston, SC. 

In 1879 the British-Zulu War began when the British invaded Zululand. 

In 1908 a wireless message was sent long-distance for the first time from the Eiffel Tower in Paris. 

And in 1949 “Kukla, Fran and Ollie”, the Chicago-based children’s show, made its national debut on NBC-TV. 

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Quotes of the Day

“Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it.”

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”

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 Today is Jeremy Camp’s birthday. From JeremyCampVEVO 

And it’s also Dan Haseltine’s. From JarsOfClayVEVO 

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Good Morning!

Welcome to the weekend! 🙂

Today’s header photo is from Kim and Ann’s meet up yesterday.

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On this day in 1840 the penny post, whereby mail was delivered at a standard charge rather than paid for by the recipient, began in Britain. 

In 1901 oil was discovered at the Spindletop oil field near Beaumont, TX. 

In 1920 The League of Nations held its first meeting in Geneva. 

And in 1928 the Soviet Union ordered the exile of Leon Trotsky. 

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Quote of the Day

“Nothing is more beautiful than the loveliness of the woods before sunrise.”

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 Today is Jim Croce’s birthday.

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Good Morning!

It’s Friday!!!

Today’s header photo is from Janice.

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On this day in 1793 Jean-Pierre Blanchard made the first successful balloon flight in the U.S. 

In 1894 The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company put the first battery-operated switchboard into operation in Lexington, MA. 

In 1905, in Russia, the civil disturbances known as the Revolution of 1905 forced Czar Nicholas II to grant some civil rights.

And in 1972 the ocean liner Queen Elizabeth was destroyed by fire in Hong Kong harbor. 

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Quote of the Day

“When the President does it, that means that it’s not illegal.”

Richard M. Nixon

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 Today is John Knowles Paine’s birthday.

And it’s Crystal Gayle’s too. So here she is with some help.

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Good Morning!

On this day in 1642 astronomer Galileo Galilei died in Arcetri, Italy. 

In 1838 Alfred Vail demonstrated a telegraph code he had devised using dots and dashes as letters. The code was the predecessor to Samuel Morse’s code. 

In 1856 Borax (hydrated sodium borate) was discovered by Dr. John Veatch. 

In 1889 the tabulating machine was patented by Dr. Herman Hollerith. His firm, Tabulating Machine Company, later became International Business Machines Corporation (IBM). 

And in 1918 President Woodrow Wilson announced his Fourteen Points as the basis for peace upon the end of World War I. 

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Quote of the Day

“To send light into the darkness of men’s hearts – such is the duty of the artist.”

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 Today is Robert Schumann’s birthday.

And it’s Elvis’ too.

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Good Morning!

 Today’s header photo is from Janice.

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On this day in 1558 Calais, the last English possession on mainland France, was recaptured by the French. 

In 1789 Americans voted for the electors that would choose George Washington to be the first U.S. president. 

In 1904 the distress signal “CQD” was established. Two years later “SOS” became the radio distress signal because it was quicker to send by wireless radio.

And in 1926 George Burns and Gracie Allen were married. 

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Quote of the Day

“May God save the country, for it is evident that the people will not.”

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 On this day in 1924, at the age of 26, George Gershwin completed this song.

And it’s Rick Elias’ birthday. From Rick Elias

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Good Morning!

Today’s header photo is from Cheryl.

Kim also sent in this photo she took upon entering Texas. 😯

And remember to wish Kim a Happy Birthday!!!

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On this day in 0871 England’s King Alfred defeated the Danes at the Battle of Ashdown. 

In 1759 George Washington and Martha Dandridge Custis were married. 

In 1896 the first American women’s six-day bicycle race was held at Madison Square Garden in New York City. 

And in 1963 “Wild Kingdom” premiered on NBC. 

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Quote of the Day

“Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It’s what you do for others.”

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 Today is Max Bruch’s birthday.

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Good Morning!

 Today’s header photo is from Janice.

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On this day in 1781 Richmond, VA, was burned by a British naval expedition led by Benedict Arnold. 

In 1896 Wilhelm Roentgen discovered the type of radiation that became known as X-rays. 

In 1925 Mrs. Nellie Taylor Ross was sworn in as the governor of Wyoming. She was the first female governor in the U.S. 

And in 1961 “Mr. Ed” debuted.

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Quote of the Day

“I don’t deserve this award, but I have arthritis and I don’t deserve that either.”

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 Today is Phil Joel’s birthday. This will help wake you up. 🙂

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Anyone have a QoD?

Good Morning!

Welcome to the first weekend of 2015. 🙂

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On this day in 1521 Pope Leo X excommunicated Martin Luther. 

In 1777, at the Battle of Princeton, George Washington defeated the British forces, led by Cornwallis. 

In 1868 the Shogunate was abolished in Japan and Meiji dynasty was restored. 

And in 1967 Jack Ruby died in a Dallas, TX, hospital. 

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Quotes of the Day

“Do not meddle in the affairs of Wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger.”

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Yesterday Little Jimmy Dickins passed away.

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