You gain strength, courage, and confidence by doing the thing which you think you cannot do.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Strive to increase order and discipline in your life. Discipline usually means doing the opposite of what you feel like doing. The easy roads to discipline are setting deadlines; discovering and doing what you do best and what's important and enjoyable to you; focusing on habits by replacing your bad habits and thought patterns, one-by-one, over time, with good habits and thought patterns.
Dave Kekich
Dave Kekich
Did you know...
... that today, besides being Halloween in the U.S. (Happy
Halloween!), is Discovery of the Pirate Ship Whydah? In 1985,
divers located the remains of the pirate ship Whydah, which sank off Cape Cod, Massachusetts in 1717. At the time of its sinking, the ship was loaded with pirate booty.
... that today, besides being Halloween in the U.S. (Happy
Halloween!), is Discovery of the Pirate Ship Whydah? In 1985,
divers located the remains of the pirate ship Whydah, which sank off Cape Cod, Massachusetts in 1717. At the time of its sinking, the ship was loaded with pirate booty.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is War of the Worlds Day? On October 30, 1938, Orson Welles and the Mercury Players broadcast H. G. Wells' War of the Worlds. The first two-thirds of the 60-minute
broadcast were presented as a series of simulated news
bulletins, which suggested to many listeners that an actual
alien invasion by Martians was currently in progress. The
broadcast caused panic among listeners who believed it was a
real news report. The episode secured Welles's fame.
... that today is War of the Worlds Day? On October 30, 1938, Orson Welles and the Mercury Players broadcast H. G. Wells' War of the Worlds. The first two-thirds of the 60-minute
broadcast were presented as a series of simulated news
bulletins, which suggested to many listeners that an actual
alien invasion by Martians was currently in progress. The
broadcast caused panic among listeners who believed it was a
real news report. The episode secured Welles's fame.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is Oldest Human in Space Day? Nearly four decades after he became the first American to orbit the Earth,
Senator John Hershel Glenn, Jr., was launched into space again
as a payload specialist aboard the space shuttle Discovery. At
77 years of age, Glenn was the oldest human ever to travel in
space. During the nine-day mission, he served as part of a
NASA study on health problems associated with aging.
... that today is Oldest Human in Space Day? Nearly four decades after he became the first American to orbit the Earth,
Senator John Hershel Glenn, Jr., was launched into space again
as a payload specialist aboard the space shuttle Discovery. At
77 years of age, Glenn was the oldest human ever to travel in
space. During the nine-day mission, he served as part of a
NASA study on health problems associated with aging.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is the birthday of the Gateway Arch? In 1965,
three years after construction began, the Gateway Arch was
completed in St. Louis, Missouri. The arch, which is this
nation's tallest monument, is as tall as it is wide. Designed
by Finnish-born, American-educated architect Eero Saarinen, it was erected to commemorate President Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase of 1803 and to celebrate St. Louis' central role in the rapid westward expansion that followed.
... that today is the birthday of the Gateway Arch? In 1965,
three years after construction began, the Gateway Arch was
completed in St. Louis, Missouri. The arch, which is this
nation's tallest monument, is as tall as it is wide. Designed
by Finnish-born, American-educated architect Eero Saarinen, it was erected to commemorate President Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase of 1803 and to celebrate St. Louis' central role in the rapid westward expansion that followed.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is the birthday of the New York Subway? On
October 27, 1904, the completed New York Subway began operating. At 7 p.m. that evening, the subway opened to the
general public, and more than 100,000 people paid a nickel
each to take their first ride under Manhattan. This subway was
the first underwater and underground rail system in the world.
... that today is the birthday of the New York Subway? On
October 27, 1904, the completed New York Subway began operating. At 7 p.m. that evening, the subway opened to the
general public, and more than 100,000 people paid a nickel
each to take their first ride under Manhattan. This subway was
the first underwater and underground rail system in the world.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain - and most fools do.
Dale Carnegie http://t.co/oEHTa3vr
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Did you know...
... that today is Doonesbury's Birthday? The "Doonesbury"
comic strip by Garry Trudeau first appeared in 1970.
Doonesbury chronicles the adventures and lives of an array of characters, from the President to the title character, Michael
Doonesbury, who has progressed from a college student to a youthful senior citizen in the 40 years of the strip's daily existence. Celebrate by reading your favorite comic strip!
... that today is Doonesbury's Birthday? The "Doonesbury"
comic strip by Garry Trudeau first appeared in 1970.
Doonesbury chronicles the adventures and lives of an array of characters, from the President to the title character, Michael
Doonesbury, who has progressed from a college student to a youthful senior citizen in the 40 years of the strip's daily existence. Celebrate by reading your favorite comic strip!
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is FBI Lady Day? Susan Roley and Joanne Pierce
graduated from training in 1972, thus becoming the first female FBI agents. Up until then, under the leadership of longtime FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, only men could be agents. But just weeks after Hoover died in May 1972, the Bureau's acting director--motivated in part by new equal rights laws--changed the men--only policy that had been in place since the Prohibition Era.
... that today is FBI Lady Day? Susan Roley and Joanne Pierce
graduated from training in 1972, thus becoming the first female FBI agents. Up until then, under the leadership of longtime FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, only men could be agents. But just weeks after Hoover died in May 1972, the Bureau's acting director--motivated in part by new equal rights laws--changed the men--only policy that had been in place since the Prohibition Era.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is the birthday of Gertrude Ederle, swimmer
(1906); Doug Flutie, football (1962); John Heisman, football
(1869); Pele, soccer (1940); Chi Chi Rodriquez, golf (1934);
and Mike Tomczak, football (1962). Celebrate their birthdays
by getting active outside. It'll do you good! :-)
... that today is the birthday of Gertrude Ederle, swimmer
(1906); Doug Flutie, football (1962); John Heisman, football
(1869); Pele, soccer (1940); Chi Chi Rodriquez, golf (1934);
and Mike Tomczak, football (1962). Celebrate their birthdays
by getting active outside. It'll do you good! :-)
Monday, October 22, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is Catch 22 Day? This day honors the 1929
birthday of Candida Donadio, the literary agent who brought
Joseph Heller's first novel "Catch 22" to the publishing world. Originally titled "Catch 18," the novel had to be retitled before being published to avoid confusion with Leon Uris's new novel, Mila 18. Donadio selected the number 22 based on her Oct. 22 birthday.
... that today is Catch 22 Day? This day honors the 1929
birthday of Candida Donadio, the literary agent who brought
Joseph Heller's first novel "Catch 22" to the publishing world. Originally titled "Catch 18," the novel had to be retitled before being published to avoid confusion with Leon Uris's new novel, Mila 18. Donadio selected the number 22 based on her Oct. 22 birthday.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is the Return of the King Day? In 1955, J. R.
R. Tolkien's final book The Return of the King was published
from the 3 fantasy novels making up The Lord of the Rings,
following The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers. The
books were set in middle-earth and featured hobbits, Wizards,
Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, Men and the quest for the One Ring that
rules the other Rings of Power.
... that today is the Return of the King Day? In 1955, J. R.
R. Tolkien's final book The Return of the King was published
from the 3 fantasy novels making up The Lord of the Rings,
following The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers. The
books were set in middle-earth and featured hobbits, Wizards,
Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, Men and the quest for the One Ring that
rules the other Rings of Power.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is Alaska Day? On this day in 1867, the U.S. formally took possession of Alaska after purchasing the
territory from Russia for $7.2 million, or less than two cents
an acre. The Alaska purchase comprised 586,412 square miles,
about twice the size of Texas, and was championed by William
Henry Seward, the enthusiastically expansionist secretary of state under President. Happy birthday, Alaska!
... that today is Alaska Day? On this day in 1867, the U.S. formally took possession of Alaska after purchasing the
territory from Russia for $7.2 million, or less than two cents
an acre. The Alaska purchase comprised 586,412 square miles,
about twice the size of Texas, and was championed by William
Henry Seward, the enthusiastically expansionist secretary of state under President. Happy birthday, Alaska!
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is 4-Time Olympian Gold Day? At the 1968 Mexico
City Olympics, American discus thrower Al Oerter became the
first track person to win an event in four consecutive Olympics, a feat only matched by Carl Lewis in the long jump.
Trivia fans: He began his career at the age of 15 when a discus landed at his feet and he threw it back past the crowd of throwers!
... that today is 4-Time Olympian Gold Day? At the 1968 Mexico
City Olympics, American discus thrower Al Oerter became the
first track person to win an event in four consecutive Olympics, a feat only matched by Carl Lewis in the long jump.
Trivia fans: He began his career at the age of 15 when a discus landed at his feet and he threw it back past the crowd of throwers!
Monday, October 15, 2012
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is the birthday of the Peace Corps? On October
14, 1960, at 2 a.m., Senator John F. Kennedy spoke to a crowd
of 10,000 cheering students at the University of Michigan in
Ann Arbor during a presidential campaign speech, speaking for
the first time about his idea of a Peace Corps. His young
audience responded to this speech with a petition signed by
1,000 students willing to serve abroad. He established the Peace Corps on March 1, 1961, by executive order.
... that today is the birthday of the Peace Corps? On October
14, 1960, at 2 a.m., Senator John F. Kennedy spoke to a crowd
of 10,000 cheering students at the University of Michigan in
Ann Arbor during a presidential campaign speech, speaking for
the first time about his idea of a Peace Corps. His young
audience responded to this speech with a petition signed by
1,000 students willing to serve abroad. He established the Peace Corps on March 1, 1961, by executive order.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Friday, October 12, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is Pass to Yourself Day? In 1997, Minnesota Viking quarterback Brad Johnson passed the ball, had it batted
back, caught it, and ran the ball into the end zone, thus becoming the first NFL quarterback to pass to himself for a touchdown. You definitely won't see a play like that every day!
... that today is Pass to Yourself Day? In 1997, Minnesota Viking quarterback Brad Johnson passed the ball, had it batted
back, caught it, and ran the ball into the end zone, thus becoming the first NFL quarterback to pass to himself for a touchdown. You definitely won't see a play like that every day!
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is the anniversary of the World's Largest Pizza? The world's largest pizza was built on October 11, 1987, by Lorenzo Amato and Louis Piancone. The pizza covered 10,000 square feet and measured 140 feet across. It weighed in at 44,457 pounds and was cut into 94,248 slices and eaten by more than 30,000 spectators in Havana, Florida. Yum!
... that today is the anniversary of the World's Largest Pizza? The world's largest pizza was built on October 11, 1987, by Lorenzo Amato and Louis Piancone. The pizza covered 10,000 square feet and measured 140 feet across. It weighed in at 44,457 pounds and was cut into 94,248 slices and eaten by more than 30,000 spectators in Havana, Florida. Yum!
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is the birthday of San Francisco? In 1776,
Spanish missionaries began the first settlement in the area
that was to become the city of San Francisco. Yerba Buena was
the original name of San Francisco. It was taken from the
plant with the same name that grew around the settlement that
was adjacent to the Mission San Francisco de Asis, "Mission
Dolores."
... that today is the birthday of San Francisco? In 1776,
Spanish missionaries began the first settlement in the area
that was to become the city of San Francisco. Yerba Buena was
the original name of San Francisco. It was taken from the
plant with the same name that grew around the settlement that
was adjacent to the Mission San Francisco de Asis, "Mission
Dolores."
Monday, October 8, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is the birthday of R.L. Stine (1943)? Robert
Lawrence Stine is an American novelist and writer, well known
for targeting younger audiences. Stine, who is often called the Stephen King of children's literature, is the author of dozens of popular horror fiction novellas, including the books in the Goosebumps, Rotten School, Mostly Ghostly, The Nightmare Room and Fear Street series. R.L. Stine says he has a great job: "My job is to give kids the CREEPS!" ;-)
... that today is the birthday of R.L. Stine (1943)? Robert
Lawrence Stine is an American novelist and writer, well known
for targeting younger audiences. Stine, who is often called the Stephen King of children's literature, is the author of dozens of popular horror fiction novellas, including the books in the Goosebumps, Rotten School, Mostly Ghostly, The Nightmare Room and Fear Street series. R.L. Stine says he has a great job: "My job is to give kids the CREEPS!" ;-)
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is the birthday of Toni Braxton, singer (1967);
Yo-Yo Ma, cello virtuoso (1955); and John Cougar Mellencamp,
musician (1951). With a variety of musical talents like these three, we're sure you can find any type of music to celebrate their special day. Happy birthday, Toni, Yo-Yo, and John!
... that today is the birthday of Toni Braxton, singer (1967);
Yo-Yo Ma, cello virtuoso (1955); and John Cougar Mellencamp,
musician (1951). With a variety of musical talents like these three, we're sure you can find any type of music to celebrate their special day. Happy birthday, Toni, Yo-Yo, and John!
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Friday, October 5, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is the Walk Around the World Anniversary? On
June 10, 1970, American David Kunst began to walk around the
world. Dave started his journey in Waseca, Minnesota, with his
brother John, a letter of recommendation from Sen. Hubert Humphrey, a scroll to be signed by officials along the way,
$1000 and a mule named Willie Makeit carrying camping
supplies. 1,576 days later, on October 5, 1974, he completed
his walk. When traveling by ship between landmasses, he walked
the decks of the ship!
... that today is the Walk Around the World Anniversary? On
June 10, 1970, American David Kunst began to walk around the
world. Dave started his journey in Waseca, Minnesota, with his
brother John, a letter of recommendation from Sen. Hubert Humphrey, a scroll to be signed by officials along the way,
$1000 and a mule named Willie Makeit carrying camping
supplies. 1,576 days later, on October 5, 1974, he completed
his walk. When traveling by ship between landmasses, he walked
the decks of the ship!
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is Leave It to Beaver's Birthday? In 1957, the
classic TV comedy premiered on CBS. Trivia fans: the first toilet "tank" ever shown on a TV show was on Leave It to Beaver. In 1957 the networks were squeamish enough about displaying a bathroom on television, let alone an actual
toilet. After several rounds of wrangling between the network
and the production company, a compromise was reached: The
episode could include shots of a toilet tank, but not the toilet itself. Problem solved! ;-)
... that today is Leave It to Beaver's Birthday? In 1957, the
classic TV comedy premiered on CBS. Trivia fans: the first toilet "tank" ever shown on a TV show was on Leave It to Beaver. In 1957 the networks were squeamish enough about displaying a bathroom on television, let alone an actual
toilet. After several rounds of wrangling between the network
and the production company, a compromise was reached: The
episode could include shots of a toilet tank, but not the toilet itself. Problem solved! ;-)
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Did you know...
... that today is Eyebrow Day? Celebrate Groucho Marx's
birthday (1890) by trimming your eyebrows. Or not! Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx was an American comedian and film and
television star. He was known as a master of quick wit and
widely considered one of the best comedians of the modern era.
... that today is Eyebrow Day? Celebrate Groucho Marx's
birthday (1890) by trimming your eyebrows. Or not! Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx was an American comedian and film and
television star. He was known as a master of quick wit and
widely considered one of the best comedians of the modern era.
Monday, October 1, 2012
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