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Saturday, April 16, 2011

Random Facts 7

M. R. Bissell had a china shop in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and was allergic to the dusty straw scattered on the floor after unpacking china from crates. So, he invented the first carpet sweeper in 1876 to clean up the mess and protect his sinuses. The phrase "guinea pig" originated when a tax was... Sign in to see full entry.

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Today is Record Store Day

Today is the fourth annual Record Store Day. I think most of us will remember what those are 700 independently owned record stores across the US get together with artists to celebrate music. Many having released exclusive albums for this. Including, Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Death Cab for Cutie... Sign in to see full entry.

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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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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Quotes for Today--Dreams

Dreams are illustrations... from the book your soul is writing about you~Marsha Norman Dreams are today's answers to tomorrow's questions~Edgar Cayce That which the dream shows is the shadow of such wisdom as exists in man, even if during his waking state he may know nothing about it.... We do not... Sign in to see full entry.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones Received Treatment for Bipolar II

My thoughts & prayers go out to her, Michael Douglas & their two children. Though, I'm sorry to read she's dealing with this, I'm also glad she's going public with it. So many people are effected by this & having a well known person be candid about it, I do hope it will encourage others to seek the... Sign in to see full entry.

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TSA Criticized Over Pat Down of Six Year Old Girl

The Transportation Security Administration is in hot water again because one of their screeners gave an enhanced pat down to a six year old girl at the New Orleans airport. It was a female officer. Still, there's a creepy vibe to it. That aside, should this be, all or nothing? Or, should children,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Random Facts 5

The Indian epic poem the Mahabhrata is eight times longer than The Iliad and The Odyssey combined. A distich is composed of two poetic lines matching both sound and sense. It is used during the Chinese New Year to express the people’s wish for a peaceful and happy new year. President Ulysses S.... Sign in to see full entry.

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