Earth Day
Today is Earth Day. Let's celebrate it by pledging to spend not just today, but the next 364 days in doing things to protect and preserve our planet. Every day should be Earth day.
There is speculation today that the Boston bombers were planning other attacks to follow in the wake of the bombing last Monday. I suspect the most terror that will take place in the suspect's life is the terror-filled moment just before they push the button to send those fatal drugs into his bloodstream.
I was surprised at how well organized the CicLAVia event was yesterday, in terms of dealing with vehicle traffic at the streets where crossings were set up. Cars were easily able to get across Venice with plenty of traffic control people on-hand to keep everyone safe.
Christina Amphlett has died at the age of 53. You may or may not recognize her name. She was the lead singer of The Divinyls, the group with the big hit "I Touch Myself". She died of complications from MS and breast cancer. Her husband has confirmed that she died hoping that her song would inspire women to conduct annual breast examinations. I hope it does.
A middle school student wore a National Rifle Association t-shirt to school and refused to take it off when it "caused a disruption". It resulted in his arrest. Free speech is not absolute, is it? Schools can and do impose dress codes and they apparently do not violate the freedom of expression rights of students. An interesting quandry.
Now teens are taking the "cinnamon challenge" and risking serious damage to their lungs
Reese Witherspoon is "deeply embarrassed" at her behavior that caused her arrest. She should be, but once again we are reminded of that old adage in vino veritas.
There's a letter in Dear Abby today from a mother who wants to know if she should try and do more to get her ex-husband to take part in his son's sports activities. The son just took up a new sport and while the step-dad and mom are active in attending his practices and games, his father is absent. As much as I competed in sports as a teen, my father came to watch me do that only once. I hope that the father in this case gets the message and gets out there to support his son.
This Date in History:
On this date in 1500, explorer Pedro Alvares Cabral lands in what is now Brazil.
On this date in 1519, explorer Hernando Cortes establishes a settlement at Veracruz, Mexico.
On this date in 1529, the Treaty of Saragossa divides the Eastern Hemisphere between Spain and Portugal. If only Asian nations had known how presumptuous the Europeans were with their lands.
On this date in 1836, forces under the command of General Sam Houston capture General de Santa Anna.
On this date in 1864, Congress passes a law mandating the inclusion of the words "In God We Trust" on all U.S. coins. (trivia - first coin to have the motto was the 2 cent piece)
On this date in 1876, the first ever National League baseball game was played in Philadelphia. Fans booed mercilessly.
On this date in 1898, the U.S. begins a blockade of Cuban ports.
On this date in 1906, the Olympic Games open in Athens. These games are not recognized as being part of the "official" Olympics.
On this date in 1912, "Pravda" publishes for the first time.
On this date in 1945, Adolph Hitler says the war is lost and his only recourse is suicide. If only 20 years earlier....
On this date in 1954, televised coverage of the Army-McCarthy hearings begins.
On this date in 1970, Earth Day is celebrated for the first time.
On this date in 1972, word that the U.S. has stepped up bombing in Vietnam sparks anti-war protests in several large U.S. cities.
On this date in 1977, optical fiber is used for the first time to carry live phone traffic.
Famous Folk Born on this Date:
Queen Isabella
Henry Fielding
Immanuel Kant
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin
Nicola Sacco
Vladimir Nabakov
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Eddie Albert
Yehudi Menuhin
Charles Mingus
Aaron Spelling
Charlotte Rae
Jack Nicholson
Janet Evanovich
John Waters
Larry Groce
Peter Frampton
Paul Carrack
Chris Makepeace
Sherri Shepherd
Courtney Friel
Amber Heard
And yesterday we noted the birth of singer Paul Davis on 4/21. Now we note that on this date in 2008, at the age of 60, he went to the big stage in the sky to give endless concerts. RIP.
There is speculation today that the Boston bombers were planning other attacks to follow in the wake of the bombing last Monday. I suspect the most terror that will take place in the suspect's life is the terror-filled moment just before they push the button to send those fatal drugs into his bloodstream.
I was surprised at how well organized the CicLAVia event was yesterday, in terms of dealing with vehicle traffic at the streets where crossings were set up. Cars were easily able to get across Venice with plenty of traffic control people on-hand to keep everyone safe.
Christina Amphlett has died at the age of 53. You may or may not recognize her name. She was the lead singer of The Divinyls, the group with the big hit "I Touch Myself". She died of complications from MS and breast cancer. Her husband has confirmed that she died hoping that her song would inspire women to conduct annual breast examinations. I hope it does.
A middle school student wore a National Rifle Association t-shirt to school and refused to take it off when it "caused a disruption". It resulted in his arrest. Free speech is not absolute, is it? Schools can and do impose dress codes and they apparently do not violate the freedom of expression rights of students. An interesting quandry.
Now teens are taking the "cinnamon challenge" and risking serious damage to their lungs
Reese Witherspoon is "deeply embarrassed" at her behavior that caused her arrest. She should be, but once again we are reminded of that old adage in vino veritas.
There's a letter in Dear Abby today from a mother who wants to know if she should try and do more to get her ex-husband to take part in his son's sports activities. The son just took up a new sport and while the step-dad and mom are active in attending his practices and games, his father is absent. As much as I competed in sports as a teen, my father came to watch me do that only once. I hope that the father in this case gets the message and gets out there to support his son.
This Date in History:
On this date in 1500, explorer Pedro Alvares Cabral lands in what is now Brazil.
On this date in 1519, explorer Hernando Cortes establishes a settlement at Veracruz, Mexico.
On this date in 1529, the Treaty of Saragossa divides the Eastern Hemisphere between Spain and Portugal. If only Asian nations had known how presumptuous the Europeans were with their lands.
On this date in 1836, forces under the command of General Sam Houston capture General de Santa Anna.
On this date in 1864, Congress passes a law mandating the inclusion of the words "In God We Trust" on all U.S. coins. (trivia - first coin to have the motto was the 2 cent piece)
On this date in 1876, the first ever National League baseball game was played in Philadelphia. Fans booed mercilessly.
On this date in 1898, the U.S. begins a blockade of Cuban ports.
On this date in 1906, the Olympic Games open in Athens. These games are not recognized as being part of the "official" Olympics.
On this date in 1912, "Pravda" publishes for the first time.
On this date in 1945, Adolph Hitler says the war is lost and his only recourse is suicide. If only 20 years earlier....
On this date in 1954, televised coverage of the Army-McCarthy hearings begins.
On this date in 1970, Earth Day is celebrated for the first time.
On this date in 1972, word that the U.S. has stepped up bombing in Vietnam sparks anti-war protests in several large U.S. cities.
On this date in 1977, optical fiber is used for the first time to carry live phone traffic.
Famous Folk Born on this Date:
Queen Isabella
Henry Fielding
Immanuel Kant
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin
Nicola Sacco
Vladimir Nabakov
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Eddie Albert
Yehudi Menuhin
Charles Mingus
Aaron Spelling
Charlotte Rae
Jack Nicholson
Janet Evanovich
John Waters
Larry Groce
Peter Frampton
Paul Carrack
Chris Makepeace
Sherri Shepherd
Courtney Friel
Amber Heard
And yesterday we noted the birth of singer Paul Davis on 4/21. Now we note that on this date in 2008, at the age of 60, he went to the big stage in the sky to give endless concerts. RIP.
posted by me at 8:11 AM
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