If Mr. Obama has his way, students in the U.S. may be in for longer school days, a longer school year or possibly both. In a statement quoted from the Associated Press, Mr. Obama warns that American youngsters spend too little time in school, putting them at a disadvantage with … Continue reading
The birthday list today includes three actors that suggested today’s theme. Michael Douglas, son of another heroic figure, was born at New Brunswick, New Jersey on this day in 1944. Mark Hamill, Jedi knight Luke Skywalker, was born at Oakland, California in 1952. And then there is the quintessential hero, … Continue reading
It’s been colder and wetter in the last couple of weeks, and I am sure you have noticed it getting dark early. The calendar explains this phenomena, today is of course the Equinox, officially arriving at 21:18 UTC (Universal Coordinated Time), that’s 2:18 pm Pacific. So Summer will be over … Continue reading
RELEASE NUMBER: 090917-02 DATE POSTED: SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 PRESS RELEASE: Special Forces Group Soldiers killed in IED Strike U.S. Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Sept. 17, 2009) — Three U.S. Army Special Forces Soldiers died on Sept. 16, 2009 in Helmand Province, … Continue reading
As many of you know I don’t normally post urban legends or hoaxes on my blog; especially since there are plenty of legitimate sites that do this already (i.e. http://www.snopes.com, http://urbanlegends.about.com, etc…); however when I receive the email ten or more times in a week, I feel it is my … Continue reading
Dear Friends and Family: Just wanted to let you know that I am sorry I have been so absent as of late; however I am working on a major project, and it is consuming most of my time. Since April of this year I have tried to post at least … Continue reading
Edward M. Kennedy was born at Brookline, Massachusetts on 22 February 1932 and died at his Hyannis Port, Massachusetts home late on Tuesday night, 25 August 2009. Born to a large wealthy family, Teddy was the youngest of nine, his three brothers all met violent deaths. He won the US … Continue reading
Received this from my brother today, it’s hilarious! [View:http://aclu.org/pizza/images/screen.swf:550:550]
I found this on Youtube and thought I would share it. It’s a wonderful tribute to an wonderful director, who in my opinion shaped a generation. [View:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3udQw0SBzM] For those who can’t see the video (i.e. TV) – here is the direct link. Enjoy!
Dustin Hoffman was born at Los Angeles, California on this day in 1937. He graduated from Los Angeles High School in 1955 and enrolled at Santa Monica College. After a year he left to join the Pasadena Playhouse for two years. He moved to New York City where he lived … Continue reading