Happy Monday! What a wonderful day yesterday! We got SO much done in the back yard ... it was just amazing. The view is incredible now. No more dead branches or leaves, no overgrown hedge, it's all been neatened up, cut back, trimmed, etc. Now I have a straight shot view of my Crepe Myrtles, the breeze is improved, I added a stereo ... so now I have a place to hang out with the family in the evening & alone during the daytime with a great view, tunes, a mini-fridge, & my glider swing, all under a covered porch with a ceiling fan & good lighting, overlooking our beautiful back yard. I mean ... WOW! Life isn't just good, it's GREAT! I better do something amazing soon! LCFD Maintenance Tuesday.
Diurnal:
1: Recurring every day. 2a: Of, relating to, or occurring in the daytime. b: Active chiefly during the daytime.
Unlike birds & diurnal mammals, bats are awake when most reserchers & nature lovers are asleep.
Can you guess which of the following words have the same Latin root as our word du jour, "diurnal"?
a. journey b. dial c. quotidian d. dairy e. meridian f. journal g. circadian h. daily
The answer: all of them except "daily" (it's from Old English, not Latin). "Diurnal" & all of the other terms in this little quiz (& "du jour," too) come ultimately from dies, the Latin word for "day."
Egg cartons or ice cube trays are great for storing jewelry & other small items (i.e. a child's hair accessories, paper clips, thumb tacks, etc.). They even stack if you want to store them in a drawer to keep them out of sight.
Fitness center etiquette:
- Be odor-aware: Arrive clean, remember to apply deodorant, & lay off the perfume & cologne.
- Be punctual for personal training sessions & group fitness classes.
Wheelchair-bound serial killer Fargo (Colm Feore), whose tricked-out
green Cadillac serves as his deadly weapon, rages loose on the highway,
and the only man who can stop his rampage is Rennie (James Caviezel),
the husband of a woman he's murdered. When Rennie teams up with a
survivor of one of Fargo's rampages (Rhona Mitra), the pair vows to stop
him before he flattens anyone else. Frankie Faison co-stars in this
deadly game of cat-and-mouse.
How many book projects does prolific romance novelist Danielle Steel generally work on at a time?
5. Steel says that while she’s writing a new book, she’s editing 2
that she’s already written, outlining another, & researching yet
another.
I'd advise anyone to make sure that their job falls in line with their passions & the skills & talents whey were born with. If you're a people person, you don't want a job where you never get to deal with people. If you hate talking on the phone, you probably don't need to explore the field of telemarketing. Success in your career is important. But your personal happiness is just as important. If you wake up jazzed about what you're about to do that day, chances are you'll be successful - & happy.
In what grueling annual race is the last person to cross the finish line presented with the Red Lantern Award?
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, held in Alaska. The first time it was
handed out, the Red Lantern Award was a joke, but it has since come to
symbolize perseverance.
"I was walking along the beach," said Sid Shady, "watching my kite soar over the ocean when I came upon this body washed up on shore. I immediately phoned the police." Shadow noted the nearby tracks of a seagull which lead out toward the ocean. "The gull must have run across the sand in a take off within the last 20 minutes or else the receding high tide would have washed its prints away," said Shadow. When Shadow inquired about the whereabouts of the kite, Shady said that in his excitement he must have let it go. "It's probably over the ocean somewhere." "It's perfectly calm now," noted Shadow. "Yes, the wind suddenly died moments before you arrived," replied Shady. "I don't know what you're mixed up in," said Shadow, "but your story has a gaping hole." What is it?
On this day in 1776, a 2,000-pound copper-and-tin bell now known as the “Liberty Bell” rings out from the tower of the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall) in Philadelphia, summoning citizens to the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. Four days earlier, the historic document had been adopted by delegates to the Continental Congress,
but the bell did not ring to announce the issuing of the document until
the Declaration of Independence returned from the printer on July 8.
In 1751, to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of Pennsylvania's original constitution, the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly ordered the bell to be constructed. After being cracked during a test, and then recast twice, the bell was hung from the State House steeple in June 1753. Rung to call the Pennsylvania Assembly together and to summon people for special announcements and events, it was also rung on important occasions, such as King George III’s 1761 ascension to the British throne and, in 1765, to call the people together to discuss Parliament's controversial Stamp Act. With the outbreak of the American Revolution in April 1775, the bell was rung to announce the battles of Lexington and Concord. Its most famous tolling, however, was on July 8, 1776, when it summoned Philadelphia citizens for the first reading of the Declaration of Independence.
As the British advanced toward Philadelphia in the fall of 1777, the bell was removed from the city and hidden in Allentown to save it from being melted down by the British and used to make cannons. After the British defeat in 1781, the bell was returned to Philadelphia, which served as the nation's capital from 1790 to 1800. In addition to marking important events, the bell tolled annually to celebrate George Washington's birthday on February 22 and Independence Day on July 4. The name "Liberty Bell" was first coined in an 1839 poem in an abolitionist pamphlet.
The question of when the Liberty Bell acquired its famous fracture has been the subject of a good deal of historical debate. In the most commonly accepted account, the bell suffered a major break while tolling for the funeral of the chief justice of the United States, John Marshall, in 1835, and in 1846 the crack expanded to its present size while in use to mark Washington's birthday. After that date, it was regarded as unsuitable for ringing, but it was still ceremoniously tapped on occasion to commemorate important events. On June 6, 1944, when Allied forces invaded France, the sound of the bell's dulled ring was broadcast by radio across the United States.
In 1976, the Liberty Bell was moved to a new pavilion about 100 yards from Independence Hall in preparation for America's bicentennial celebrations. It remains there today and is visited by more than 1 million people each year.
In 1751, to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of Pennsylvania's original constitution, the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly ordered the bell to be constructed. After being cracked during a test, and then recast twice, the bell was hung from the State House steeple in June 1753. Rung to call the Pennsylvania Assembly together and to summon people for special announcements and events, it was also rung on important occasions, such as King George III’s 1761 ascension to the British throne and, in 1765, to call the people together to discuss Parliament's controversial Stamp Act. With the outbreak of the American Revolution in April 1775, the bell was rung to announce the battles of Lexington and Concord. Its most famous tolling, however, was on July 8, 1776, when it summoned Philadelphia citizens for the first reading of the Declaration of Independence.
As the British advanced toward Philadelphia in the fall of 1777, the bell was removed from the city and hidden in Allentown to save it from being melted down by the British and used to make cannons. After the British defeat in 1781, the bell was returned to Philadelphia, which served as the nation's capital from 1790 to 1800. In addition to marking important events, the bell tolled annually to celebrate George Washington's birthday on February 22 and Independence Day on July 4. The name "Liberty Bell" was first coined in an 1839 poem in an abolitionist pamphlet.
The question of when the Liberty Bell acquired its famous fracture has been the subject of a good deal of historical debate. In the most commonly accepted account, the bell suffered a major break while tolling for the funeral of the chief justice of the United States, John Marshall, in 1835, and in 1846 the crack expanded to its present size while in use to mark Washington's birthday. After that date, it was regarded as unsuitable for ringing, but it was still ceremoniously tapped on occasion to commemorate important events. On June 6, 1944, when Allied forces invaded France, the sound of the bell's dulled ring was broadcast by radio across the United States.
In 1976, the Liberty Bell was moved to a new pavilion about 100 yards from Independence Hall in preparation for America's bicentennial celebrations. It remains there today and is visited by more than 1 million people each year.
On this day in 2008, the final episode of The Real World: Hollywood, a reality television show about seven young adults selected to live together, airs on MTV. Real World: Hollywood
marked the 20th season of the pioneering reality program, which debuted
in 1992 and went on to become MTV’s longest-running show.
MTV (Music Television) was launched on August 1, 1981, as a channel dedicated to music videos, but by the late 1980s the network had started airing some non-video programming. The Real World, created by Mary-Ellis Bunim and Jonathan Murray, premiered in May 1992 with the first season set in New York City.
Since that time, subsequent seasons have been filmed in cities around
the world, including Boston, Miami, Paris and Sydney. Each season has
followed the same basic format: A cast of seven men and women between
the ages of 18 and 25 are selected from auditions to have their lives
captured on camera while they live together for several months. The
housemates are from diverse backgrounds and frequently clash over issues
of race, sexuality, politics, love and dirty dishes. Each show opens
with cast members reciting the words: “This is the true story... of
seven strangers...picked to live in a house...work together and have
their lives taped... to find out what happens when people stop being
polite...and start getting real.”
Throughout the series, Real World housemates
have battled a variety of personal issues, including alcoholism and
eating disorders. One of the show’s most notable seasons was the third, Real World: San Francisco,
which featured an obnoxious bike messenger named Puck, who frequently
clashed with housemate Pedro Zamora, an HIV-positive AIDS educator. At
the time, Zamora was one of the first openly gay young people with AIDS
to be featured on a mainstream TV program. Zamora died in November 1994,
shortly after the show’s season finale aired. He was commended for his
activism by then-President Bill Clinton.
After appearing on The Real World, which spawned the spin-off programs Road Rules and Real World/Road Rules Challenge, some cast members have used the show as a springboard to careers in acting, modeling and public speaking.
MyTransit:
The MyTransit DART Rail App covers the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
Rail (Blue, Green, Orange, and Red Lines), McKinney Avenue Trolley
Service (M-Line Streetcar), and Trinity Railway Express (TRE).
The full DART schedule is now on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. Whether you're a visitor or a daily commuter MyTransit is perfect for you. The application has all the features that will ensure a stress free commute. All schedules are stored locally on your device.
MyTransit saves you time by quickly locating the departures of your next train from either the station closest to you or the stations that you set as favorites.
DART provides service to the 12 surrounding cities with modern public transit services and customer facilities tailored to make your trip fast, comfortable and economical. The DART Rail System provides fast, convenient service to destinations in Dallas, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Garland, Plano and Richardson. Plus, our TRE commuter line links DART customers to DFW International Airport and downtown Fort Worth.
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FULL SCHEDULE ON YOUR DEVICE
No Internet connection is needed to get schedule intimation - see schedule without having to worry about data charges. All the data is on your device, so it works even when you are not connected to the network.
FIND THE NEAREST STATION *
The application automatically finds the nearest station and displays all lines/routes that stop at that station, their current departure times and destinations.
GET DIRECTIONS TO THE NEAREST STATION *
Get turn-by-turn directions (driving, walking, public transportation) to your nearest station.
SCHEDULE BY STATION
See all current departure times from the selected station.
See the departures from your destination station (helps you plan your return trip).
SCHEDULE BY ROUTE
See all routes, and stops for a selected route.
DISPLAY DEPARTURES FOR THE WHOLE DAY OR A FUTURE DATE
From the "Departure Screen" click on the calendar icon (in the top navigation bar) then select a date. The application will show you all departures from that station for the selected date. If you are looking at departures for a selected route the app will show all departures for that route on the selected date.
DOWNLOAD NEW SCHEDULE FROM INSIDE THE APP *
Check for and download new schedules data from inside the application. (Select the settings icon on the Home screen to get started)
ADVISORIES *
Browse the latest advisories and service alerts.
* A network (Internet) connection is required for this feature to work
The full DART schedule is now on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. Whether you're a visitor or a daily commuter MyTransit is perfect for you. The application has all the features that will ensure a stress free commute. All schedules are stored locally on your device.
MyTransit saves you time by quickly locating the departures of your next train from either the station closest to you or the stations that you set as favorites.
DART provides service to the 12 surrounding cities with modern public transit services and customer facilities tailored to make your trip fast, comfortable and economical. The DART Rail System provides fast, convenient service to destinations in Dallas, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Garland, Plano and Richardson. Plus, our TRE commuter line links DART customers to DFW International Airport and downtown Fort Worth.
**********************************
FULL SCHEDULE ON YOUR DEVICE
No Internet connection is needed to get schedule intimation - see schedule without having to worry about data charges. All the data is on your device, so it works even when you are not connected to the network.
FIND THE NEAREST STATION *
The application automatically finds the nearest station and displays all lines/routes that stop at that station, their current departure times and destinations.
GET DIRECTIONS TO THE NEAREST STATION *
Get turn-by-turn directions (driving, walking, public transportation) to your nearest station.
SCHEDULE BY STATION
See all current departure times from the selected station.
See the departures from your destination station (helps you plan your return trip).
SCHEDULE BY ROUTE
See all routes, and stops for a selected route.
DISPLAY DEPARTURES FOR THE WHOLE DAY OR A FUTURE DATE
From the "Departure Screen" click on the calendar icon (in the top navigation bar) then select a date. The application will show you all departures from that station for the selected date. If you are looking at departures for a selected route the app will show all departures for that route on the selected date.
DOWNLOAD NEW SCHEDULE FROM INSIDE THE APP *
Check for and download new schedules data from inside the application. (Select the settings icon on the Home screen to get started)
ADVISORIES *
Browse the latest advisories and service alerts.
* A network (Internet) connection is required for this feature to work
Sid Shady escaped from jail & headed to the country. While
walking along a rural road, he saw a police car speeding toward him.
Shady ran toward it for a short time & then fled into the woods. Why
did he run toward the car?
Sid Shady was just starting to cross a bridge when he saw the police car. He ran toward the car to get off the bridge before running into the woods.
Theatrical release of TRON. Always remember arcade culture. Always. (1982)
Though it may be tempting, don't press down on meat while it's on the grill. Flattening food with a spatula causes the delicious juices to run out.
What notorious gangster’s shirt, bloodied and bullet-riddled in a fatal
ambush, sold for $85,000 at a 1997 auction—63 years after his death?
Which river is the longest, 2nd longest, & 3rd longest?
A. Amazon
B. Yangtze
C. Nile
You'll have more money to spend on a great-looking bathing suit if you stop going to a weight-loss program. Stop dieting.
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