Monthly Archives: July 2016

SEAHORSES: Morning Dancers

“The male and female seahorse come together repeatedly every morning to dance together” to reinforce their pair bond, says Amanda Vincent, a marine biologist at the University of British Columbia and founder of the conservation group Project Seahorse. They change … Continue reading

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ON THIS DAY: July 12, 2016

July 12th is Different Colored Eyes Day Pecan Pie Day Simplicity Day Night of Nights Barbershop Music Appreciation Day NATIONAL HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD India – Kharchi Puja Mongolia – Manly Games/Naadam Holiday – Day 2 Northern Ireland – Battle … Continue reading

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The Coffee Shop – Continuing the art and tradition of eagle hunting (video)

The Coffee Shop is an open thread-style discussion forum for human interest news of the day. From Cale Glendening: Konki and his family live near Deluun Village, in the Altai Mountains of Western Mongolia, where the last six generations of … Continue reading

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Top of the Charts – July 11, 1964

“I Get Around”  by The Beach Boys, from their All Summer Long album

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ON THIS DAY: July 11, 2016

July 11th is:  World Population Day Bowdler’s Day (see below) Cheer up the Lonely Day All American Pet Photo Day NATIONAL HOLIDAYS ALL AROUND THE WORLD Belgium – Celebration of the Golden Spurs Canada – Orangemen’s Day China – Maritime … Continue reading

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Coffee Shop: A Song to Take You ‘Over the Hills’

“Over the Hills and Far Away” is a familiar song, dating back to at least the 17th century. The tune and the title have remained constant, but they’ve been given several sets of lyrics over time. The Coffee Shop is an open … Continue reading

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Number One on the Charts – July 10, 1950

“Mona Lisa” sung by the unforgettable Nat King Cole. The song was written by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston for the Paramount Pictures film Captain Carey, U.S.A. and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 1950. The arrangement was … Continue reading

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ON THIS DAY: July 10, 2016

July 10th is: Clerihew Day! (see below) Nicola Tesla Day Teddy Bear Picnic Day National Piña Colada Day NATIONAL HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD The Bahamas – Independence Day Mongolia – Political Flag Day On This Day in HISTORY 1746 – … Continue reading

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The Coffee Shop – The Fretless (music videos)

The Coffee Shop is an open thread-style discussion forum for human interest news of the day. From The Fretless: This is an Open Thread. Grab your cup, pull up a chair, sit a spell and share what’s on your mind … Continue reading

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Water in Summer: THE FOUNTAINS OF ROME

On a hot summer day, the sound of water is so cooling. Happy 137th Birthday to Ottorino Respighi, born this day, July 9th, 1879, in Bologna, Italy. Here is Eugene Ormandy conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra playing Respighi’s The Fountains of Rome. ROMAN … Continue reading

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