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Monday, April 25, 2011

49ers Hall of Famer Joe Perry has Passed on

I'm a football fan & especially like the 49ers, so, I wanted to note Mr Perry's passing. He was 84. He played with them for 15 seasons. He was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame in 1969. He is still the all time leader in San Francisco for yards rushing(7.344)& touchdowns rushing(50). For more... Sign in to see full entry.

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Congresswoman Giffords to Attend Her Husband's Space Shuttle Launch

On Jan 8 of this year, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head at an event for her constituents, in Tucson, AZ. Six people died & 13 others were wounded. She's been slowly, but, steadily recovering. She will be able to attend the launch at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, FL on... Sign in to see full entry.

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Partial Nuremberg Chronicle Found in Utah Attic

The German language edition printed by Anton Koberger and published in 1493 is a world history beginning in biblical times. It's considered to be one of the earliest and most lavishly illustrated books produced after Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press and revolutionized publishing. It's... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, April 23, 2011

Quotes for Today--Easter

The joyful news that He is risen does not change the contemporary world. Still before us lie work, discipline, sacrifice. But the fact of Easter gives us the spiritual power to do the work, accept the discipline, and make the sacrifice~Henry Knox Sherrill Let every man and woman count himself... Sign in to see full entry.

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Random Facts 13

A dolphin can produce whistles for communication and clicks for sonar at the same time, which would be like a human speaking in two voices, with two different pitches, holding two different conversations. President George Washington’s original ancestral name was de Wessyngton, from a certain William... Sign in to see full entry.

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Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

Anyone else find themselves becoming complacent? I must admit, I do appreciate some routine. The familiar can help keep things peaceful, when stress/depression tries to barge in. On the other hand, I crave a little adventure. Which is why, even if it's just something small, I vary my schedule & do... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, April 22, 2011

Quotes for Today--Decisions

When one bases his life on principle, 99 percent of his decisions are already made~Author Unknown The hardest thing to learn in life is which bridge to cross and which to burn~David Russell The doors we open and close each day decide the lives we live~Flora Whittemore To decide is to walk facing... Sign in to see full entry.

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Random Facts 12

Butterflies cannot fly, if, their body temperature is less than 86 degrees. A sysygy occurs when all the planets in our solar system line up. Irish author, Bram Stoker, based his horror novel, Dracula, on the fifteenth century Wallachian Prince, Vlad Dracul of Romania. Mountain Dew is an old slang... Sign in to see full entry.

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Handling Criticism--The Top 7 Tips From the Past 2500 Years

1. Understand through experience 2. Remember who the credit belongs to 3. Keep your focus on what’s helpful for you 4. Don’t accept the gift 5. Who are you talking about? 6. There is a better choice 7. Accept that it will always be there For an elaboration on these points, please go here & read the... Sign in to see full entry.

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British Tourist was Honored for Catching a Falling Child

It's just a brief article, here. Perhaps more information will be added later. While in Florida, a British tourist, who was at the pool area, saw a young child hanging off of a balcony railing. She ran over there & was able to, partially, catch the little girl. Who, was unhurt. I haven't had kids... Sign in to see full entry.

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