Monthly Archives: September 2016

New Zealand Firefighters perform a powerful Haka for those lost on 9-11

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Chuck Stanley

by Chuck Stanley The Fire Service of New Zealand does the traditional Haka ceremonial war dance for their comrades who are about to do the annual Memorial Stair Climb of the Skytower. This climb is to celebrate the lives of … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: September 10, 2016

Posted on September 10, 2016 by wordcloud9

September 10th is Farmer-Consumer Awareness Day* International Drive Your Studebaker Day * National Hot Dog Day National Swap Ideas Day World Suicide Prevention Day * ____________________________________________________________ MORE! Nathan Hale, Simón Bolivar and TV’s Gunsmoke, click

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Hail Hyperbole! North Korea endorses Trump and bans Sarcasm…

Posted on September 9, 2016 by ann li-summers

By ann summers Launch more missiles, run more nuclear weapons tests, and ban sarcasm… perhaps the North Korean media is being ironic in praising Donald Trump. Brilliant, but only if you know better than your generals as long as they can be your generals. … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: September 9, 2016

Posted on September 9, 2016 by wordcloud9

September 9th is National “I Love Food” Day Stand Up to Cancer Day National Teddy Bear Day Wonderful Weirdos Day * ____________________________________________________________ MORE! Marathons, Abraham Lincoln, and Mao Tse-tung, click

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Word Cloud: SENSATION

Posted on September 9, 2016 by wordcloud9

by NONA BLYTH CLOUD “Overnight sensation” – the star who bursts on the scene, seemingly out of nowhere, so often is someone who has labored unappreciated at their craft for years. At the end of the 20th century, Australian poetry was … Continue reading →

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In Which I Invite Gary Johnson To A Party

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Nicole Plyler Fisk

By Nicole Plyler Fisk Today on Morning Joe, Libertarian party candidate Gary Johnson asked, “What is Aleppo?” in a truly cringe-worthy video. For those of us closely following news from Syria, Aleppo is not only the war’s fiercest battleground but also has become synonymous … Continue reading →

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Dvořák and the Dumka

Posted on September 8, 2016 by wordcloud9

Antonin Dvořák was born on September 8, 1841, in a village near Prague. His Bohemian heritage strongly influenced  his music. The word “dumka” means “thought” in Ukranian. As a musical term, it refers to the patterns of Slavic epic ballads, … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: September 8, 2016

Posted on September 8, 2016 by wordcloud9

September 8th is Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses’ Day Physical Therapy Day ∞ U.N. International Literacy Day ____________________________________________________________ MORE! Michelangelo’s David, Rebranding New Amsterdam, Antonín Dvořák , and DC’s Kennedy Center, click

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Readings – Robert Parry: New York Times and the New McCarthyism

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Joy of Fishes

Robert Parry of consortiumnews.com writes about a “New McCarthyism” fomented by the New York Times and other media in furtherance of a “New Cold War.” –o-O-o– New York Times and the New McCarthyism Robert Parry, September 7, 2016 Traditional U.S. … Continue reading →

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ON THIS DAY: September 7, 2016

Posted on September 7, 2016 by wordcloud9

September 7th is National ADHD Awareness Day * Buy a Book Day * Grandma Moses Day * Neither Rain Nor Snow Day * Salami Day * Superhuman Day – new! (inspired by Summer Paralympic Games) ______________________________________________ MORE! Holidays, Hercules, Nikita Khrushchev … Continue reading →

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