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Mar. 18, 2020 Week: 12 Day: 78

86004: H 54° \ L 33° \ Average Sky Cover: 10%

Nearest lightning: 474mi.; Nearest active fire: 378mi.

Wind: 4mph\Gusts: 21mph Visibility: 10 mi

WINTER STORM WATCH

12-16” expected by Thurs. AM

Record High: 68°[2004] Record Low: -1°[1954]

Mar. Averages: 53°\19° (6 days with moisture)

Today’s Quote

"May the leprechauns be near you, To spread luck along your way."

Random Tidbits

The coronavirus outbreak continues to take its toll on the world's health and economy.

Today, in the U.S., Governors in 11 states have restricted restaurants and bars from serving customers except for takeout, delivery or drive-thru lanes, in an attempt to limit the social contact that can spread the disease.

Observations This Week

Orthodox Lent: 2-4/10American Chocolate Week: 15-21  Link
National Animal Poison Prevention Week: 15-21 Link Link
National Inhalant and Poisons Awareness Week: 15-21 Link Link
World Folktales & Fables Week: 15-21
Act Happy Week: 16-22
National Fix A Leak Week: 16-22 Link
International Brain Awareness Week: 16-22  Link
International Teach Music Week: 16-22
Native American Awareness Week: 16-20  Link
Shakespeare Week: 16-22  (Link)
Wellderly Week: 16-22 

Observations for Today

Awkward Moments Day

Forgive Mom and Dad DayGoddess of Fertility Day

Kick Butts Day  Link   
Kiss Your Fiancée Day
National Biodiesel Day
National Public Defense Day  Link
National Sloppy Joe Day  Link
Small Business Development Day  Link  Supreme Sacrifice Day

Transit Driver Appreciation Day  Link

My Rambling Thoughts

Expecting 12-16” of snow by Thursday. Should start tonight or early tomorrow morning. This is added to the Mayor's declaration last night that closed all restaurants, except for takeout, all theaters, and entertainment venues, all bars and requested store hours be shrunk for those open business. She also turned off the parking fees downtown.

I have voted in every local, state, and national election since I turned 21. I have always voted in person when possible. A few city elections have been mail in only. So today is our Primary Preference for President. I debated if this would be my first missed election, but decided to go anyway. The polling place was in the mall. There were about 10 poll workers and I saw one guy with a sticker as I headed toward the mall store where we vote. I was the only one voting and was in and out in about 3 minutes. Then I headed home, since the mall stores aren't opening until noon and closing at 5p. This virus protection has become very real in Flagstaff.

Our discussion group, usually 9 of us, was set to meet this Saturday. I had planned on being on a cruise so told everyone I wouldn't be there. But I wasn't on a cruise, so I called to see what was happening. We are all over 65, and the group decided that we wouldn't meet until this thing is over.

Today’s Puzzle

Answer at the bottom of the page

A man is on a game show. He is presented with two doors, one on the left, and one on the right. Behind one is 2 million dollars, and behind the other is a donkey.

Choose the correct door to win the prize.

There are also two men in front of the doors, and they know which door leads to the millions. One wears a black hat, and the other wears a white hat.

The host explains that one of the men is a liar, and will always lie, and the other man will always tell the truth – but you do not know which is which.

You can ask only one of the men only one question. What is the question, and which man do you ask to ensure you win the money?

Historical Events

37 - Caligula was declared emperor of Rome.

1834 - The first US railroad tunnel was completed between Hollidaysburg and Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

1850 - American Express is founded by Henry Wells and William Fargo. They were very successful in banking.

1852 - Henry Wells and William G. Fargo founded Wells, Fargo and Company.

1911 - Irving Berlin copyrighted the first mega-pop hit, 'Alexander's Ragtime Band.'

1922 - Mohandas Gandhi was sentenced to six years in prison for civil disobedience (he served only two).

1950 - #1 Hit: Teresa Brewer - Music! Music! Music!

1967 - #1 Hit: The Beatles - Penny Lane

1968 - The U.S. Congress repeals the requirement for a gold reserve (the Gold Standard) to back US currency.

1972 - #1 Hit: Neil Young - Heart of Gold

1975 - McLean Stevenson's character (Lt. Colonel Henry Blake) died in the M*A*S*H episode "Abyssinia, Henry", its third season finale.

1978 - #1 Hit: Bee Gees - Night Fever

1984 - Miss America, Vanessa Williams became even more well-known when she became the first Miss America to resign after old nude photos of her appeared in "Penthouse" magazine. She has gone on to prove herself as a first class actress and singer. That particular issue is also noted for being the first issue with a man on the cover (George Burns), and an underage Traci Lords is the nude centerfold. It is illegal to own, or even look inside, this issue in most countries, including the United States.

1990 - In the largest art theft in US history, 12 paintings, collectively worth over $300 million, were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston.

2012 - Broadway Show - Once (Musical) opened

2019 Brazilian President Jair Bonsonaro arrives in the US for face-to-face meetings with Donald Trump

Birthdays Today

87-Charley Pride, singer

@83-Peter Graves [Peter Duesler Aurness], actor (d.2010)

@76-John Updike (d. 2009; lung cancer)

@64-Wilson Pickett, singer (d. 2006; heart attack)

61-Irene Cara, songwriter (Flashdance)

57-Vanessa Williams, actor, singer

50-Queen Latifah [Dana Elaine Owens], actor

48-Dane Cook, actor

Puzzle Answer:

You ask either man the following question: “If I asked the other guy which door has the money, what would he say?” and then choose the opposite door.

Work it out: If you ask the question to the liar, he will lie about the ‘correct’ answer, so you must choose the opposite door. If you ask the truth teller, he will tell the truth about the lie, so you can choose the opposite door as well.