Monthly Archives: July 2016

Dearest Abigail Adams

Posted on July 26, 2016 by wordcloud9

On March 31, 1776, Abigail Adams penned a letter from their farm Peacefield to her husband, John Adams, laboring with the Continental Congress in Philadelphia to bring forth a new nation: “…I long to hear that you have declared an … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Mozart!

Posted on July 26, 2016 by wordcloud9

Not THAT Mozart – this one: Franz Xaver Wolfgang Mozart (1791-1844) Franz “Wolfgang” was born in Vienna, five months before his father’s death, the younger of his parents’ two surviving children. He was a composer, pianist, conductor, and teacher from the … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: July 26, 2016

Posted on July 26, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 26 is One Voice Day All or Nothing Day Aunt and Uncle’s Day Disability Independence Day World Festivals and National Holidays Canada – Montréal: Festival Haïti en Folie Cuba – Día de la Rebeldía India – Tripura: Ker Puja Liberia … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: July 25, 2016

Posted on July 25, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 25 is Red Shoe Day Culinarians Day Merry-Go-Round Day Thread the Needle Day World Festivals and National Holidays Costa Rica – Annexation of Guanacaste Cuba – Revolution Anniversary Puerto Rico – Constitution Day Germany – Bayreuth: Wagner Festspiele (1st … Continue reading →

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The Coffee Shop: L.A. – Before First Light

Posted on July 25, 2016 by wordcloud9

The Coffee Shop is an open thread-style discussion forum for human interest news of the day. —oooOooo– There are several hosts, each host being responsible for picking a “theme of the day” and starting the discussion. But in an open thread, … Continue reading →

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raw Turkey and martial law’s disasters, natural & cultural

Posted on July 24, 2016 by ann li-summers

By ann summers Shock Doctrines in 2016 are at work in the current historical context and its appeals for “law and order” are more about shock and awe in their discourse, however constructed. Emergencies caused by natural or cultural events … Continue reading →

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Honey Bees and Hummingbirds – Masters of the Air

Posted on July 24, 2016 by wordcloud9

Honey bees and Hummingbirds are both remarkable fliers.    Honey bees: Honey bees dance to communicate important information, such as where food or a new home can be found. Scientists have decoded these dances to discover that honey bees know … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: July 24, 2016

Posted on July 24, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 24 is Cousins Day National Tequila Day Tell An Old Joke Day Thermal Engineers Day World Festivals and National Holidays Ecuador – Simón Bolívar Day Greece – Restoration of Democracy Oman – Renaissance Day Holiday (2nd day) United States … Continue reading →

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The Jesus Christ Lizard – NOT swearing – Just Amazed

Posted on July 23, 2016 by wordcloud9

This Basilisk Lizard in Costa Rica has a “superpower” – watch it in action. Youngsters can run 8.4 KM/H (over 5 MPH) for 10 to 20 meters on water, adults can only cover a few meters before sinking. Basilisks are commonly found … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: July 23, 2016

Posted on July 23, 2016 by wordcloud9

July 23rd is Hot Enough For Ya Day International Yada, Yada, Yada Day National Day of the Cowboy National Drowning Prevention Day National Vanilla Ice Cream Day World Festivals and National Holidays California – Monterey Music & Craft Beer Festival … Continue reading →

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