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Jul 3, 2021 Week: 27
Day: 184 |
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Visibility: 10 miles Ave. Sky Cover: 60% |
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Local: H 83°\ L 54° |
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Wind: 6 mph/ Gusts: 15mph |
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High Risk of Fire: Active fire: 84mi Nearest Lightning: 80mi. |
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Jul Averages: 820°/52° (9 days w/moisture) |
Today’s Quote
Random Tidbits
This weekend we will be
celebrating America's 245th Independence Day.
We have come a long way
since 1776.
In July 1776, the
estimated number of people living in the newly independent nation was 2.5
million. The nation's estimated population on this July Fourth is over 331
million.
John Adams wrote that we
actually declared our independence from Britain in Philadelphia on July 2.
"The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the
History of America," Adams wrote on July 3, 1776. "It ought to be
solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells,
Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from
this Time forward forever more."
True Things
The Entrepreneurial
Spirit
Small businesses have had
to be creative in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, as demonstrated by Club
Pro Adult Entertainment in Toronto, Ontario. The Toronto Sun reported that
shutdowns nearly destroyed the strip club -- until owner Teresa Marciano and
her staff came up with another idea. "Since we couldn't operate as a
restaurant, the only thing we wanted to do was something outdoors,"
Marciano said. "Most of our staff and managers love golf, so we tried to
marry both industries together." The new venture, Stiff Shafts, turns the
former club's parking lot into a driving range where golfers can aim their
shots at caricatures of prominent politicians. Bartenders and waitstaff will
return to provide food and drink to customers, and the dancers will be caddies.
The Marcianos hope to open on June 14. [Toronto Sun, 6/4/2021]
Idioms Origins
Die Hard
Lieutenant-Colonel William Inglis of the 57th (West Middlesex)
Regiment of Foot during the 1811 Peninsular War in Spain. In a forward attack,
he said “Stand your ground and die hard… make the enemy pay dear for each of
us!” His men lost 75% of their regiment but earned the nickname – “The Die
Hards”.
Monthly Observations
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Family
Golf Month |
Weekly Observations
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Tour de France Link |
Thru 7/18 |
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National Prevention of Eye Injuries Awareness |
Thru 7/4 |
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Windjammer Days Link |
Thru 7/3 |
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National Tire Safety Week Link |
Thru 7/4 |
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Bean and Bacon Days: Link National
Tom Sawyer Days Link (aka Fence
Painting Days) |
1-5 |
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Beer
Pong Days Link |
1-4 |
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National
Unassisted Homebirth Week |
1-7 |
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Roswell
UFO Days Link |
1-3 |
Today’s Observations
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Drop A Rock Day Link (aka Rock Painting) Hop A Park Day National Deep Fried Clams
Day Link National Independent Beer Run Day National Play Outside Day Link Superman Day L`ink |
My Sometimes-Long-Winded Thoughts
The monsoon yesterday was lots of lightning and thunder with some
rain. Even though I surge protectors, I didn’t want to use my computer. A few
miles from me there was a land-spout tornado spotted. No injuries or damage,
but startling.
While Canada celebrated ‘Canada Day’ on Jul 1, it was not without
concerns. In the past three months over 1000 children’s bodies have been found
at 3 different Catholic Boarding Schools for Indigenous children. There are no
words to explain these horrific discoveries. Canada has asked the Pope to visit
Canada and explain what happened. So far, the Vatican is silent. Disgraceful.
In Albuquerque, NM there was a plaque on city land to remember the 100 children
who died at the Albuquerque Indian School in its early days. The City has
offered a $3000 reward to find out who took the plaque. I really had no idea,
after a 36-year career in the BIA, that these things happened. Embarrassed and
ashamed.
The paragraph above and this one reminds me of ‘the truth shall set
you free’ John 17:17. Rep McCarthy, Republican leader, has said he will
strip committee assignments of any member of his caucus who accepts an assignment
with the Dem probe into Jan. 6. He is suggesting that if no one investigates
it, it will soon be forgotten…especially before the 2024 midterm elections. I
sure hope not.
2 New Puzzles Everyday
Answer: bottom of the page
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Historical Events
1819 – The Bank of Savings in New York City, an early savings bank in
the United States, opened. Many think it was the oldest, but the Philadelphia
Saving Fund Society (PSFS), was founded on December 4, 1816, and headquartered
in Philadelphia, PA.
1852 – Congress established the United States’ 2nd mint in San
Francisco.
1884 – Dow Jones and Company published its first stock average. The
company was founded by three reporters: Charles Dow, Edward Jones, Charles
Bergstresser.
1886 – The New York Tribune became the first newspaper to use a
linotype machine, eliminating typesetting by hand.
1890 – Idaho was admitted as the 43rd U.S. state.
1952 – The Constitution of Puerto Rico was approved by the Congress of
the United States.
1969 – Rolling Stone member Brian Jones dies in an accidental drowning
(aged 27)
1969 – Lulu the elephant went off-script on live BBC television’s Blue
Peter, making the first on-air animal “blooper” we could find.
1971 – Doors front man Jim Morrison died of an accidental drug
overdose (aged 27)
1979 – President Jimmy Carter signed the first directive for secret
aid to the opponents of the pro-Soviet regime in Kabul, Afghanistan.
1988 – The USS Vincennes shot down Iran Air Flight 655 over the
Persian Gulf, killing all 290 people aboard.
2013 – President of Egypt Mohamed Morsi was overthrown by the Egyptian
military.
2019 Total solar eclipse over Chile and Argentina
Birthdays Today
80 – Gloria Allred, American lawyer and activist
74 – Dave Barry, American comedic journalist, author
@64 – George M. Cohan, songwriter, actor, singer, dancer (d.
1942; cancer)
59 – Tom Cruise, American actor
50 – Julian Assange, Australian journalist, publisher, activist,
founded WikiLeaks
@40 – Franz Kafka, Czech-Austrian author (d. 1924; TB)
Puzzles Answer
Calm before the storm walk
in the park
