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TODAY’s
“Geez”
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1945 - "Meet the Press" premieres on radio
1969 - Monty Python's Flying Circus begins airing on BBC
1956 - Yogi Berra becomes 4th Yank to hit a World Series
grand slam
1944 - Suffrage is extended to women in France
1983 - Lech Walesa wins Nobel Peace Prize
♪♪ HaPpY BiRtHdAy to♪♪
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Free
Rambling Thoughts
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I had a really busy day. When I got up I was reminded that snow is
just around the corner…thanks NPR. I’ve been putting off washing my windows—on the
outside for a couple of weeks. So this morning I got busy on the upstairs
windows. I have a sliding window and a stationary window in each bedroom. The
sliding window lifts out. So after gathering up the necessary materials, I got
to work. So nice to have clean windows. Then I moved downstairs, as the clouds
had come in and the thunder and rain was starting. Instead of doing those
windows, I moved the living room furniture for a better winter seating
arrangement, so I can see the snow, the portable electric fireplace and the TV.
I’m ready now. Bring it on.
When I picked up my cell phone, it was downloading a new major
update. When it finished, I realized that most of the icons I am used to have
changed their appearance. So about an hour of figuring out how to do stuff
again. Just like the FB updates, there are no instructions on what changed,
what is now new, and how to use any of the new stuff or find any of the old
stuff. This must be very frustrating for users who don’t have that kind of time
and for those who don’t want to spend time re-learning how to use a phone. The
colors that show up when doing most things changed too. I think I got it
figured out…mostly.
I got a call from Ellie about Ethiopia. It seems that Ethiopia Airlines
has cancelled the plane on the day we were scheduled to come back. Therefore,
as of today, we are flying back a day later than planned. After spending time
in Africa before, it is not unusual for airlines to cancel domestic flights for
no rhyme or reason. In Malaysia our flight was cancelled and we had to wait 5
hours for another flight. This caused the River Trip to have to wait for
us. Well, this time they cancelled an
international flight. My problem is that I had a connection in Denver to
Flagstaff on a non-refundable ticket. Since we will arrive back in Denver a day
late, I will have to rebook the flight. Domestic Airlines don’t care that much.
I can’t do anything till I get my e-tickets for Denver to Ethiopia to try and
make the change. That should come sometime this week. I’m hoping that HLO Travel
will be able to help me. Always has to be a few bumps in traveling.
More rain today. Now the meteorologist says we have a good chance
for snow this week. The peaks will get about a foot…cool. He still won’t say
how much we will get here in town. It is October, we are at 7000’, so snow is
not unheard of at this time of year. We just usually have a few weeks of cool
temps before the snow. Oh, well, at least snow doesn’t cause flooding.
Trivia
Quiz…(answers at the end of post)
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1.
The most insect bitten part of the
human body is what part?
2.
Cholecystitis affects what part of the
human body?
3.
When sneezing, what part of the body
is it impossible to keep open?
4.
Which bone is the hardest bone in the
human body?
5.
What is an erythrocyte?
6.
How long is the small intestine in a
human?
7.
What is the roughly 24-hour cycle in
the physiological processes of living things called?
8.
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs in what
part of the human body?
9.
Where is one's gluteus maximus
located?
10. Veins carry blood to what organ?
11. What component is shared by hair, nails, and skin?
12. The tendon at the top of the human heel is called what?
13. What bone is also called the tibia?
Wuzzles…What
concept or phrase does this suggest? .
Hmmmmm
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Amount of federal $$ that went to National Public Radio in 2010:
$2,700,000
Amount of federal $$ that went of Jerry Falwell’s Liberty University:
$446,000,000
Somewhat
Useless Information
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Only four of the fourteen districts of Rome escaped the Great Fire
of 64 A.D.; three districts were completely destroyed and the other seven
suffered serious damage.
There is a city called Rome on every continent.
Yeah,
It Really Happened
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Hindered by the world’s most expensive real estate prices and
strict zoning laws that forbid changing the perimeter of a house or adding to
its height, well-to-do Londoners eager to enlarge their homes have begun
excavating beneath them.
Extending as many as four levels, underground expansion includes
not just swimming pools, but also home theaters, fitness centers, gyms, wine
cellars, bowling alleys, squash courts, climbing walls, servants’ quarters,
saunas, waterfalls, Jacuzzis, hair salons and multicar garages with elevators
to move vintage car collections to and from the surface. Projects involve
hauling away as many as 400 truckloads of dirt. (The New York Times)
Guffaw…or
at least smile
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A man was walking on the beach one day and he found a bottle half
buried in the sand. He decided to open it. Inside was a genie.
The genie said,” I will grant you three wishes and three wishes
only." The man thought about his first wish and decided, “I think I want 1
million dollars transferred to a Swiss bank account. POOF!
Next he wished for a Ferrari red in color. POOF! There was the car
sitting in front of him.
He asked for his final wish, " I wish I was irresistible to
women." POOF! He turned into a box of chocolates.
Searchin’
“You Tube” I found
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Daybook
Information
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…Happening This Week:
1-9
Albuquerque International Balloon
Festival
Universal Children's Week
2-8
Great Books Week
National Newspaper WeekMental Illness Awareness WeekMystery Series WeekNational Carry A Tune WeekNuclear Medicine Week
3-10
No Salt Week
Spinning & Weaving Week
TODAY
IS
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Around The World Day
Balloons Around the World Day: sharing
balloon twisting with others in your community
National Storytelling Festival
World Teacher’s Day
~*~
Bulgaria: Independence Day (from Turkey
in 1908)
China: Double Nine Festival (Chung Yeung
Festival –observed on the 9th day of the 9th month of the
Chinese calendar)
Portugal: Republic Day (since 1910-overthrows
monarchy)
Today’s
Events
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ARTS
1924 - 1st Little Orphan Annie-strip appears in NYC
Daily News
1962 - Beatles release their 1st record "Love Me Do"
1970 - PBS becomes a network
ATHLETICS
1921 - 1st World Series radio broadcast, Yanks beat
Giants 3-0
1965 - Chuck Linster performs 6,006 consecutive push-ups
1965 - Dick McInnes stays aloft almost 12 hours in a kite
BUSINESS
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EDUCATION
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INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
1675 - As a part of King Philip's War, Springfield, Massachusetts
will be attacked by Indians today. A scout will warning the village, and most
of the settlers will make it to fortified dwellings. Two settlers are killed,
and 30 buildings will be burned during the fighting
1877 - Chief Joseph surrenders, ending Nez Perce War
INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
1550 - Foundation of Concepción, city in Chile
1582 - Gregorian calendar introduced in Italy, other
Catholic countries
1793 - French Revolution: Christianity is disestablished
in France
2000 - Mass demonstrations in Belgrade lead to
resignation of Serbian strongman Slobodan Milošević--Bulldozer Revolution
RELIGION
1942 - 5,000 Jews of Dubno Russia massacred
SCIENCE
1864 - Most of Calcutta destroyed by cyclone (approx 60,000
die)
US POLITICS
1863 - Confederate sub David damages Union ship
Ironsides
1947 - 1st Presidential address televised from White
House-HS Truman
Today’s
Birthdays
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ARTISTS: (AUTHORS, COMPOSERS,…)
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ATHLETES
Michael Andretti, Indy-car racer/Auto Hall of Fame is 49
Grant Hill, NBA forward/guard (Detroit Pistons, Oly-gold-96) is 39
ENTERTAINERS (ACTORS/SINGERS…)
Daniel Baldwin, actor is 51
Glynis Johns, Pretoria South Africa, Welsh actress (Mary Poppins) is
88
1957 - Bernie Mac, American comedian
Kate Winslet, actor is 36
ENTREPRENEURS & EDUCATORS
1795 - Alexander Keith, Scottish-born Canadian brewer
1902 - Ray Kroc, founder of MacDonalds/owner (San Diego
Padres)
POLITICIAL FIGURES
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SCIENTISTS & THEOLOGISTS
1703 - Jonathan Edwards, theologian/philosopher
(Original Sin)
Richard F Gordon Jr, Capt USN/astronaut (Gemini 11, Apol 12) is 82
1882 - Robert Hutchings Goddard, rocket pioneer
1892 - Remington Kellogg, American naturalist
Today’s
Obits
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1813 – Tecumseh(Tecumtha or Tekamthi), US
Shawnee-chief/English Gen (War of 1812-Battle of Thames), dies in battle at 45
1996 - Seymour Cray, computer designer, dies in auto accident
at 71
2001 - Mike Mansfield, Senator (MT) dies at 98
2004 - Rodney Dangerfield, American comedian (b. 1921)
ANSWERS
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Trivia Quiz
1. The most insect bitten part of the human
body is what part?
a. Foot
2. Cholecystitis affects what part of the
human body?
a. Gall bladder
3. When sneezing, what part of the body is
it impossible to keep open?
a. Eyes
4. Which bone is the hardest bone in the
human body?
a. Jaw bone
5. What is an erythrocyte?
a. A red blood cell
6. How long is the small intestine in a
human?
a. 4 to 7 meters
7. What is the roughly 24-hour cycle in the
physiological processes of living things called?
a. Circadian rhythms
8. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs in what
part of the human body?
a. Hand or fingers
9. Where is one's gluteus maximus located?
a. Your buttocks
10. Veins carry blood to what organ?
a. Heart
11. What component is shared by hair, nails,
and skin?
a. Keratin
12. The tendon at the top of the human heel
is called what?
a. Achilles tendon
13. What bone is also called the tibia?
a. The shin bone
Wuzzle
History repeats itself
A little bit overanxious
Disclaimer: All opinions are mine…feel
free to agree or disagree.
All ‘data’ info is from the internet
sites and is usually checked with at least one other source, but I have learned
that every site has mistakes and sadly once out the information is out there,
many sites simply copy it and is therefore difficult to verify. Also for events
occurring before the Gregorian calendar was adopted [1582] the dates may not be
totally accurate.
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