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Hello ICE

Said before but - Great thread!
I'm never disappointed - always cool pictures and info to see!


Enjoy your weekend!

Y'all are just too good to me...

Thanks everybody... Y'all know who y'all are...

Ice

(09-02-2016, 09:28 AM)IceWizard Wrote: [ -> ]

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2003: The Clash received a Lifetime Achievement award at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in London.

2000: Approximately 700 Def Leppard fans received refunds at a concert at the Oregon State Fair in Salem due to being accused of playing too quietly in order to obey local noise ordinances.

1995: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum opened its doors in Cleveland. Later that night nearby at Cleveland Stadium, The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame took place with artists such as Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Bob Dylan, John Fogerty, Heart, and Lou Reed.

1993: At the MTV Video Music Awards held in Los Angeles at the Universal Amphitheatre, Neil Young joined Pearl Jam on stage for a rendition of Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World”. Pearl Jam also won Video of The Year, Best Group Video, Best Director and Best Metal/Hard Rock Video for “Jeremy”.

1989: Ozzy Osbourne was charged with threatening to murder his wife Sharon. The charges were dropped when they reconciled and Osbourne immediately entered rehab.

1989: The Jeff Healey Band peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with “Angel Eyes” which was also used in the movie Road House.

1984: Van Halen performed their final concert with their original lineup as part of the Monsters of Rock tour in Nuremburg, Germany on a bill that included AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, Dio and Motley Crue.

1978: Cheap Trick’s first single to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart, “Surrender” peaked at number sixty-two. The song would later be covered by everyone from Green Day to Marilyn Manson and appear in numerous television shows, movies and video games.

1970: Genesis ran an advertisement for a drummer in U.K. music magazine Melody Maker for a drummer. Phil Collins answered the ad and Genesis hired him after Collins told them he played percussion on George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass.



Birthdays:

Mik Kaminski - Violinist for Electric Light Orchestra born in 1951

Steve Porcaro - Keyboardist for Toto born in 1957

Good Pics Ice,

Always a big fan of ELO.  They didn't have the impact that, say, "The Band" did when the put out "Music From Big Pink", which for a time lleft the British musical invaders shaking their heads.  But ELO''s frinzied introduction of classical themes was amazingly innovative, and course Jeff Lynn later produced the "Willburys" with has his touch all of that groups work.  There's still good rock out there--mainly in "alt.country."  But, a lot of it's real imitative, producer hog-tied stuff.  

Spanker

Saturday 3 Sep 2016

Skyscraper Day





The construction of tall buildings has become so commonplace in cities around the globe that the general public gives little thought to the visionaries responsible for creating a city’s unique skyline.

Skyscraper day provides the opportunity to learn more about the architects who commit a dream to paper and the construction crews that make it reality.

Whoever it was that first considered placing dwellings on top of each other instead of side- by-side would be astounded at how modern buildings literally seem to touch the sky. What they may also find interesting is the status that is often attached to living or working at the highest level.

Although this analogy is obvious there is another to be drawn from the consequences of a power failure. These are just a few aspects to ponder on a day that is set aside to reflect on man’s apparent conquest of upper space.



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Welsh Rarebit Day



Famous all over Europe, Welsh Rarebit is a distant cousin to cheese on toast, made with a cheese and ale sauce, and Welsh Rarebit Day celebrates this famous dish.

Nobody’s quite sure of the origin of the name, but it’s generally believed to be a jest at the expense of the early poor of Wales, who may largely have subsisted on rabbit and ale (though how this relates back to cheese on toast, we’re not sure).

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September 3 Birthdays


Charlie Sheen - 51



Shaun White - 30

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September 3rd

2010: Electric Light Orchestra cellist Mike Edwards was killed when a cylindrical hay bale weighing 1,300 pounds rolled and collided with the van he was driving. Edwards was 62 years old.

2002: The Rolling Stones kicked off their 40th anniversary tour in Boston in support of their compilation album Forty Licks.

1999: Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx was arrested after a concert in Raleigh, NC on charges on inciting a riot in Greensboro, NC in October of 1997. Sixx also faced charges of assault and disorderly conduct.

1994: John Mellencamp peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with his cover of Van Morrison’s “Wild Night” which was a duet with Me’shell Ndegeocello and was Mellencamp’s tenth and last top ten single in the U.S.

1992: David Bowie became the first person to appear on the cover of Architectural Digest in four years.

1988: Triumph performed their last concert with guitarist and singer Rik Emmett until 2008 at the Kingswood Music Theatre at Canada’s Wonderland in Vaughan, ON outside of Toronto.

1982: The US Festival kicked off the first of three days in San Bernardino, CA. Artists on the bill included The Police, Talking Heads, The Ramones, Pat Benatar, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, The Cars, The Kinks, Santana, Fleetwood Mac, and the Grateful Dead.

1977: Heart peaked at number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with “Barracuda” their third top forty single in the U.S.

1970: It was reported that Bob Dylan’s bootleg album Great White Wonder has sold over 350,000 copies.



Birthdays:

Freddie King born in 1934

Don Brewer - Drummer for Grand Funk Railroad born in 1948

Steve Jones - Guitarist for the Sex Pistols born in 1955

Sunday 4 Sep 2016



Wildlife Day



Every year we lose numerous species to the growth and expansion of human holdings, but through the effort of zoos, sanctuaries, and preservation organizations that rate is being slowed. These groups do amazing work, educating and bringing awareness to people everywhere, all while preserving these precious treasures from Mother Nature.

Wildlife Day reminds us that there are creatures out there that cannot speak for themselves, so we have to stand up and be a voice for them. The animals will thank you for it, as will the generations to come who will still be able to enjoy them!

History of Wildlife Day

In September of 2006, the world suffered a terrible loss. Steve Irwin, known colloquially as “The Crocodile Hunter”, died in an encounter with a sting ray that went horribly awry. These normally docile and peaceful creatures pack a powerful punch in their tail, and instead of swimming away as Steve expected, it instead attacked him with its stinger. After hundreds of strikes, Steve believed he had sustained only a punctured lung, but the stinger had actually managed to pierce his heart causing him to bleed out. So passed an amazing man from the world.

What does this have to do with Wildlife Day?

Steve Irwin was an expert on animals, and spent much of his career working to bring attention to endangered species and aid conservation. In his honor National Wildlife Day reminds us that the animals of the world are a precious resource, and of the many zoos, sanctuaries, conservatories, and organizations that work together every year to help preserve them for future generations. If we don’t start taking care of them now, we’re going to lose them.

Once an animal has gone extinct, they’re lost forever to future generations, it’s our responsibility not to let that happen.

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Pet Rock Day



Hallowe’en can be a traumatic time for pets. Between the parties, costumes and bombardment of trick or treaters, the non-human components of your family can find themselves a little stressed out, which is one of the reasons to spend the days leading up to Hallowe’en comforting and reassuring them.

Thank goodness, then, for Pet Rock Day, offering the perfect opportunity to pamper and spoil the special stone in your life.

Launched in the 1970s by advertising executive Gary Dahl, the pet rock was an antithesis to those living pets in need of regular care. It did, however, come with a mean “attack” mode. For a mere $3.95 people could adopt their very own rock, supplied on a bed of hay in an well- ventilated box. Like all things, pet rocks are more expensive these days, but you could always catch a wild one for free – just remember that undomesticated rocks may be more difficult to handle…

September 4 Birthdays


Beyonce Knowles - 35



Damon Wayans - 56






September 4th

2003: Aerosmith performed at the National Mall in Washington, DC as part of NFL Kickoff Live to kickoff the 2003 NFL season.

1996: The original lineup of Van Halen made their first public appearance since 1984 at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The show also featured performances by Kiss, Neil Young and Metallica.

1986: Gregg Allman was arrested for charges of drunk driving in Florida. He had just gotten his license back after a five-year suspension.

1982: The Steve Miller Band reached number one the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart for the second and final time with “Abracadabra” which spent two weeks on top.

1980: Yes began a sold out three night stand at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. At the time of the concerts Yes had sold out more concerts at Madison Square Garden than any other band.

1975: Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band began a two night stand at Cobo Hall in Detroit where they recorded their first live album Live Bullet which was released the following year when it peaked at number 34 on the Billboard 200 Album Chart and sold five million copies in the U.S.

1965: The Who had their equipment van stolen outside of the Battersea Dog’s Home in London. The band was in the home buying a guard dog.

1965: Bob Dylan peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with “Like a Rolling Stone” which was Dylan’s first top ten single in the U.S.

1964: The Animals made their debut U.S. performance at the Paramount Theatre in Brooklyn.



Birthdays:

Gary Duncan - Guitarist for Quicksilver Messenger Service born in 1946

Martin Chambers - Drummer for The Pretenders born in 1951

Kim Thayil - Guitarist for Soundgarden born in 1960

Pet Rock day. The undomesticated ones may be more difficult to handle...

Awesome. Thank you, as always, Ice Wizard.

(09-04-2016, 04:15 PM)Charon Wrote: [ -> ]Pet Rock day.  The undomesticated ones may be more difficult to handle...

Awesome.  Thank you, as always, Ice Wizard.

Gotta luv those Pet Rocks. They don't eat much or have accidents in the house. Plus, no vet bills Not much on protection other than knockin' intruders in the head with them LOL.
What's not to luv about that?

Cricket

Mondat 5 Sep 2016

International Day of Charity





Every year, charities all over the world help to save and improve people’s lives, fighting disease, protecting children, and giving hope to many thousands of people.

To honour the important work that these many charities do, in 2012 the United Nations decided to nominate an annual International Day of Charity as an official day of recognition and celebration.

The reason the date was chosen is because it is the anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. This choice commemorates the tireless work that Mother Teresa did by devoting her whole life to charity work.

To celebrate this special day every year, the work of different charities all over the word is publicised and celebrated, and people are encouraged to donate money and time, to carry out charitable works, and also to educate people and raise awareness about the many charitable issues worldwide. Education and giving are the essence of this special day.



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Cheese Pizza Day





Although we are all fond of piling toppings onto our favourite pizzas, the humble cheese pizza is celebrated with Cheese Pizza Day. It is estimated that there are more than 70,000 pizzerias across the United States, demonstrating how pizza has been adopted into the national psyche.

Bizarrely, pizza – especially a basic cheese pizza – was regarded by its Italian inventors as a food for the lower classes who could not afford the luxury of meats.

The ingredients are cheap, requiring just flour, yeast and water to make a basic dough, with toppings often being picked from local trees and made from local milk.

Whether you’re a fan of a deep dish from Chicago, or prefer the more authentic Italian thin base pizza, now you have an excuse to indulge!

If you really want to spoil yourself, head down to Pizza Luis XIII restaurant in Salerno, Italy, where the world’s most expensive pizza has been created – costing $12,0000...

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September 5 Birthdays


Freddie Mercury - (1946-1991)



Michael Keaton - 65



Raquel Welch - 76



Bob Newhart - 87



Jack Daniel - (1850-1911)



Louis XIV - (1638-1715)

Today as the day of charity,we should all share our pizza pie/slice,and have the op world honor the day with free shipping! Thanks ice,as always a good smile in the morning. Goodday my friend!