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| The story you are about to read is true. The name(s) may have been changed to protect the stupid... Bozo criminals for this morning are a couple of brothers from Quitman, Texas. James Earl Phleps and his brother Joe burglarized a storage building, taking most everything from inside and loading it into their pickup truck. A police officer was passing by about the time they were finishing up the job. He spotted them and they took off down a winding country road. The police officer gave pursuit. In a scene out of a bad movie, the bozos began tossing stolen items out of the truck and into the path of the officer in an attempt to slow him down. Objects hurled into the road included two car jacks, a chain hoist, a weed eater, a jack handle, a carburetor and a tool box loaded with socket tools. Obviously, the bozos didn't steal a kitchen sink or they would have thrown that at the officer, too. The chase ended when the country road the bozos were fleeing down suddenly came to a dead end. The bozos were apprehended and charged with theft. They are lucky they weren't charged with littering, too. |
| Which enormously successful British band did Peter Gabriel front before going on to an enormously successful solo career? A. The Who B. Genesis C. Dire Straits D. The Kinks |
| Which pop-rock singer, whose solo hits charted high in the late 80s, began as vocalist for The Spencer Davis Group at the age of 15, later formed Traffic, and went on to become a member of Blind Faith? A. Glenn Frey B. Jim Capaldi C. Steve Winwood D. Donald Fagan |
1725 ~ American colonists practice scalping
In the American colonies, a posse of New Hampshire volunteers comes across a band of encamped Native Americans and takes 10
"scalps" in the first significant appropriation of this Native American practice by European colonists. The posse received a bounty of
100 pounds per scalp from the colonial authorities in Boston.
1792 ~ Postal Service Act regulates United States Post Office Department
On this day in 1792, President George Washington signs legislation renewing the United States Post Office as a cabinet department
led by the postmaster general, guaranteeing inexpensive delivery of all newspapers, stipulating the right to privacy and granting
Congress the ability to expand postal service to new areas of the nation.
1919 ~ Amir of Afghanistan is assassinated
Habibullah Khan, the leader of Afghanistan who struggled to keep his country neutral in World War I in the face of strong internal
support for Turkey and the Central Powers, is shot and killed while on a hunting trip on this day in 1919
1942 ~ Pilot O'Hare becomes first American WWII flying ace
On this day, Lt. Edward O'Hare takes off from the aircraft carrier Lexington in a raid against the Japanese position at Rabaul-and
minutes later becomes America's first flying ace.
1962 ~ An American orbits earth
From Cape Canaveral, Florida, John Hershel Glenn Jr. is successfully launched into space aboard the Friendship 7 spacecraft on
the first orbital flight by an American astronaut.
1968 ~ Hearings begin on American policy in Vietnam
The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee begins hearings to investigate American policy in Vietnam. This was a direct result of
the Tet Offensive, in which Viet Cong forces, supported by large numbers of North Vietnamese troops, launched the largest and
best-coordinated offensive of the war. During the attack, the Viet Cong drove into the center of South Vietnam's seven largest cities
and attacked 30 provincial capitals ranging from the Delta to the DMZ.
1974 ~ Atlanta Constitution editor is kidnapped
Reg Murphy, an editor of The Atlanta Constitution, is kidnapped after being lured from his home near the city. William Williams told
the newspaperman that he had 300,000 gallons of heating oil to donate to the poor. The 33-year-old Williams abducted Murphy, who
was well known for his anti-Vietnam War stance, at gunpoint.
1976 ~ SEATO disbands
After operating for 22 years, the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization concludes its final military exercise and quietly shuts down.
SEATO had been one of the bulwarks of America's Cold War policies in Asia, but the Vietnam War did much to destroy its
cohesiveness and question its effectiveness.
1985 ~ Ireland allows sale of contraceptives
In a highly controversial vote on February 20, 1985, the Irish government defies the powerful Catholic Church and approves the sale
of contraceptives. Up until 1979, Irish law prohibited the importation and sale of contraceptives. In a 1973 case, McGee v. The
Attorney General, the Irish Supreme Court found that a constitutional right to marital privacy covered the use of contraceptives.
Pressured by strong conservative forces in Irish society, particularly the Roman Catholic Church, the government was slow to change
the law to reflect the court's decision, and a number of proposed bills failed before reaching the books.
1986 ~ Chunnel plans announced
Attempts to dig a channel tunnel between Britain and France date back to 1883, and Napoleon drew blueprints for a tunnel in 1802.
Yet not until February 20, 1986, were France and Britain able to announce that a tunnel would soon become a reality. Trains, cars
and buses would be able to speed through the tunnel in less than half an hour. Construction began in December 1987 and the
"chunnel" was finally completed in 1994.
1993 ~ Lamborghini dies
Ferrucio Lamborghini died on this day in 1993, leaving behind a remarkable life story of a farm boy with big dreams. Born on his
family's farm outside of Bologna, Italy, Lamborghini grew up tinkering with tractors. He enrolled in an industrial college near Bologna,
where he studied machinery. Graduating just before World War II, Lamborghini then served as an engineer in the Italian Air Force.
After the war he returned to his family's farm and began assembling tractors from leftover war vehicles. Lamborghini built such
high-quality tractors that by the mid-1950s, the Lamborghini Tractor Company had become one of Italy's largest farm equipment
manufacturers. But Ferrucio dreamt of cars. In 1963, he bought land, built an ultra-modern factory, and hired distinguished Alfa
Romeo designer Giotti Bizzarini. Together they set out to create the ultimate automobile. In 1964, Lamborghini produced the 300 GT,
a large and graceful sports car. By 1974, Ferrucio Lamborghini had sold out of the business bearing his name, but the company
would never deviate from his initial mission to create exquisite vehicles at whatever cost.
2003 ~ Rhode Island nightclub burns
A fire at a rock concert in a West Warwick, Rhode Island, nightclub kills 100 people and seriously injures almost 200 more on this day
in 2003. It was the deadliest such fire in the United States since 165 people were killed at the Beverly Hill Supper Club in Southgate,
Kentucky, in 1977.
In the American colonies, a posse of New Hampshire volunteers comes across a band of encamped Native Americans and takes 10
"scalps" in the first significant appropriation of this Native American practice by European colonists. The posse received a bounty of
100 pounds per scalp from the colonial authorities in Boston.
1792 ~ Postal Service Act regulates United States Post Office Department
On this day in 1792, President George Washington signs legislation renewing the United States Post Office as a cabinet department
led by the postmaster general, guaranteeing inexpensive delivery of all newspapers, stipulating the right to privacy and granting
Congress the ability to expand postal service to new areas of the nation.
1919 ~ Amir of Afghanistan is assassinated
Habibullah Khan, the leader of Afghanistan who struggled to keep his country neutral in World War I in the face of strong internal
support for Turkey and the Central Powers, is shot and killed while on a hunting trip on this day in 1919
1942 ~ Pilot O'Hare becomes first American WWII flying ace
On this day, Lt. Edward O'Hare takes off from the aircraft carrier Lexington in a raid against the Japanese position at Rabaul-and
minutes later becomes America's first flying ace.
1962 ~ An American orbits earth
From Cape Canaveral, Florida, John Hershel Glenn Jr. is successfully launched into space aboard the Friendship 7 spacecraft on
the first orbital flight by an American astronaut.
1968 ~ Hearings begin on American policy in Vietnam
The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee begins hearings to investigate American policy in Vietnam. This was a direct result of
the Tet Offensive, in which Viet Cong forces, supported by large numbers of North Vietnamese troops, launched the largest and
best-coordinated offensive of the war. During the attack, the Viet Cong drove into the center of South Vietnam's seven largest cities
and attacked 30 provincial capitals ranging from the Delta to the DMZ.
1974 ~ Atlanta Constitution editor is kidnapped
Reg Murphy, an editor of The Atlanta Constitution, is kidnapped after being lured from his home near the city. William Williams told
the newspaperman that he had 300,000 gallons of heating oil to donate to the poor. The 33-year-old Williams abducted Murphy, who
was well known for his anti-Vietnam War stance, at gunpoint.
1976 ~ SEATO disbands
After operating for 22 years, the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization concludes its final military exercise and quietly shuts down.
SEATO had been one of the bulwarks of America's Cold War policies in Asia, but the Vietnam War did much to destroy its
cohesiveness and question its effectiveness.
1985 ~ Ireland allows sale of contraceptives
In a highly controversial vote on February 20, 1985, the Irish government defies the powerful Catholic Church and approves the sale
of contraceptives. Up until 1979, Irish law prohibited the importation and sale of contraceptives. In a 1973 case, McGee v. The
Attorney General, the Irish Supreme Court found that a constitutional right to marital privacy covered the use of contraceptives.
Pressured by strong conservative forces in Irish society, particularly the Roman Catholic Church, the government was slow to change
the law to reflect the court's decision, and a number of proposed bills failed before reaching the books.
1986 ~ Chunnel plans announced
Attempts to dig a channel tunnel between Britain and France date back to 1883, and Napoleon drew blueprints for a tunnel in 1802.
Yet not until February 20, 1986, were France and Britain able to announce that a tunnel would soon become a reality. Trains, cars
and buses would be able to speed through the tunnel in less than half an hour. Construction began in December 1987 and the
"chunnel" was finally completed in 1994.
1993 ~ Lamborghini dies
Ferrucio Lamborghini died on this day in 1993, leaving behind a remarkable life story of a farm boy with big dreams. Born on his
family's farm outside of Bologna, Italy, Lamborghini grew up tinkering with tractors. He enrolled in an industrial college near Bologna,
where he studied machinery. Graduating just before World War II, Lamborghini then served as an engineer in the Italian Air Force.
After the war he returned to his family's farm and began assembling tractors from leftover war vehicles. Lamborghini built such
high-quality tractors that by the mid-1950s, the Lamborghini Tractor Company had become one of Italy's largest farm equipment
manufacturers. But Ferrucio dreamt of cars. In 1963, he bought land, built an ultra-modern factory, and hired distinguished Alfa
Romeo designer Giotti Bizzarini. Together they set out to create the ultimate automobile. In 1964, Lamborghini produced the 300 GT,
a large and graceful sports car. By 1974, Ferrucio Lamborghini had sold out of the business bearing his name, but the company
would never deviate from his initial mission to create exquisite vehicles at whatever cost.
2003 ~ Rhode Island nightclub burns
A fire at a rock concert in a West Warwick, Rhode Island, nightclub kills 100 people and seriously injures almost 200 more on this day
in 2003. It was the deadliest such fire in the United States since 165 people were killed at the Beverly Hill Supper Club in Southgate,
Kentucky, in 1977.
| Rod Stewart had an amazingly successful solo career, but in whose band did he first achieve stardom in the late 60s? A. Robin Trower B. Eric Clapton C. Jeff Beck D. Jimi Hendrix |
| Saturday ~ February 20, 2010 |
| A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say... we did it ourselves. ~ Lao Tzu |
| " columbarium " PRONUNCIATION: ( kol-uhm-BAR-ee-uhm ) MEANING: noun: 1. A vault with niches for storing urns. 2. A dovecote or pigeon house. ETYMOLOGY: From Latin columbarium, from columba (pigeon, dove). USAGE: "The group's [Americans United for Separation of Church and State] director, Rev. Barry Lynn, says the Berkeley proposal should be 'promptly laid to rest,' by allowing places for unbelievers' ashes, either in columbarium or privately held -- like ashes in a box on your mantel.' Otherwise, it's ashes to ashes, dust to dust -- but not to Berkeley."Unbelievers' Ashes May Be Unwelcome in Berkeley; USA Today; Jan 29, 2009. |
| All the things that happen that are out of our control can make our life interesting. The things that are within our control can make our life exactly what we envision it to be. Many of the challenges and difficulties that come our way are not of your own making... as well as many of blessings and and blessings in our life. Although we may not have made them... we can certainly seize the opportunity and make the most of them... as we make this choice... we are moving our life forward... regardless of any other things going on. The secret to success and fulfillment is the ability to take whatever we have... and to do something useful and valuable with it. Once we have learned how to do this... we can follow that same path and not be limited by who is running the country... or where the economy is headed. Our day-to-day thoughts and actions... along with our persistence... commitment... persistence and integrity... are what makes the most difference in our life. The way we respond to different circumstances and events... is much more important than the actual events and circumstances themselves. Regardless what happens... there is always more opportunity presented to us today ... than was presented to us yesterday... we need only be aware. We need to learn to see unique opportunities that resonate with who we are... and the we can choose to bring them to life. |
| The Gladness of Nature by William Cullen Bryant Is this a time to be cloudy and sad, When our mother Nature laughs around; When even the deep blue heavens look glad, And gladness breathes from the blossoming ground? There are notes of joy from the hang-bird and wren, And the gossip of swallows through all the sky; The ground-squirrel gaily chirps by his den, And the wilding bee hums merrily by. The clouds are at play in the azure space And their shadows at play on the bright-green vale, And here they stretch to the frolic chase, And there they roll on the easy gale. There's a dance of leaves in that aspen bower, There's a titter of winds in that beechen tree, There's a smile on the fruit, and a smile on the flower, And a laugh from the brook that runs to the sea. And look at the broad-faced sun, how he smiles On the dewy earth that smiles in his ray, On the leaping waters and gay young isles; Ay, look, and he'll smile thy gloom away. |
| Whatever a man prays for, he prays for a miracle. Every prayer reduces itself to this: Great God, grant that twice two be not four. ~ Ivan Turgenev, novelist and playwright (1818-1883) |
| Which enormously successful British band did Peter Gabriel front before going on to an enormously successful solo career? A. The Who B. Genesis C. Dire Straits D. The Kinks |
| Which pop-rock singer, whose solo hits charted high in the late 80s, began as vocalist for The Spencer Davis Group at went on to become a member of Blind Faith? A. Glenn Frey B. Jim Capaldi C. Steve Winwood D. Donald Fagan |
| Rod Stewart had an amazingly successful solo career, but in whose band did he first achieve stardom in the late 60s? A. Robin Trower B. Eric Clapton C. Jeff Beck D. Jimi Hendrix |
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