I was Just Thinking.... for Friday, April 15, 2011

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Friday, April 15, 2011

Quotes for Today--Language

Slang is a language that rolls up its sleeves, spits on its hands and goes to work~Carl Sandburg, New York Times, 13 February 1959 In certain trying circumstances, urgent circumstances, desperate circumstances, profanity furnishes a relief denied even to prayer~Mark Twain We have too many high... Sign in to see full entry.

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Random Facts 6

It can take a deep-sea clam up to 100 years to reach 0.3 inches (8 millimeters) in length. The clam is among the slowest growing, yet longest living species on the planet. The robbery phrase “Hands Up” originated in British Columbia. Bill Miner, an American known as the Gentleman Bandit, is said to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Charlie Chaplin Honored by Google

As many of you may know, Google often has a doodle on their search page, representing a holiday for that day, celebrating an anniversary of some milestone, a momentous event, etc. Today, in honor of Charlie Chaplin's birthday tomorrow, Apr 16, they have a tribute video. It was created with help from... Sign in to see full entry.

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Donald Trump--Making a Presidential Bid?

Some are taking it seriously. Others think it's a publicity stunt. True or no, is he even close to being in touch with the average person? I realize, most politicians have had a more privileged existence. Though, some, at least, attempt to understand what the rest of us deal with. From what I can... Sign in to see full entry.

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