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Monday, July 4, 2011

History of the Declaration of Independence

Nations come into being in many ways. Military rebellion, civil strife, acts of heroism, acts of treachery, a thousand greater and lesser clashes between defenders of the old order and supporters of the new--all these occurrences and more have marked the emergence of new nations, large and small.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Random Facts--4th of July Edition

In July 1776, the estimated number of people living in the newly independent nation. The nation's estimated population on this July Fourth is 311.7 million. Thirty-one places have “liberty” in their names. The most populous one as of April 1, 2010, is Liberty, Mo. (29,149) Iowa, with four, has more... Sign in to see full entry.

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Humorscope for July 4

Aries (March 21 - April 19) Good day to sip tea. Remember to extend your pinkie! Taurus (April 20 - May 20) You'll be feeling tired and discouraged today, but will be able to raise your spirits by pretending to be a cartoon character. ACME products may be featured, as well. Gemini (May 21 - June 20)... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 3, 2011

Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon

Ron is on the laptop & I'm on the PC. We're in the second bedroom, which, we converted into an office. We found, during the summer, it's also the hottest room in the house. As I had mentioned in a previous entry, there are many days which break 100 here. The last three days falling into that... Sign in to see full entry.

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Quotes for Today--Myth

It is, therefore, a mistake to regard myth as an inferior mode of thought, which can be cast aside when human beings have attained the age of reason. Mythology is not an early attempt at history, and does not claim that its tales are objective fact. Like a novel, an opera or a ballet, myth is... Sign in to see full entry.

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Random Facts 64

During the Viking spacecraft missions to Mars, scientists were worried about contaminating the Martian environment with microbes from Earth. Hawaii is the only state in the nation that grows coffee, has tropical rainforests, and is made completely of islands. The word “tragedy” is Greek for... Sign in to see full entry.

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Humorscope for July 3

Aries (March 21 - April 19) You have exactly as much chance of having a decent day as you have of developing amazing telekinetic abilities that let you secretly give innocent passers-by a wedgie. Stay home. Breathe normally. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) You've heard that when economists use the word... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, July 2, 2011

Quotes for Today--Equality

The only way to make sure people you agree with can speak is to support the rights of people you don't agree with~Eleanor Holmes Norton I believe in one God, and no more; and I hope for happiness beyond this life. I believe in the equality of man; and I believe that religious duties consist in doing... Sign in to see full entry.

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Random Facts 63

Depending on the type of women a man would like to meet, he should visit that type of clothing store. For example, if a man likes “outdoorsy” women, he should go to an outdoor clothing store. The carp is a symbol of strength and perseverance. The scales and whiskers of the fish make it resemble a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Humorscope for July 2

Aries (March 21 - April 19) Today you will lose all self-control. You'll find it again tomorrow, though -- it just rolled under the couch. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Today you will spend another entire day worried about your feet. But honestly, most people don't notice these things. On the other... Sign in to see full entry.

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