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Oh yeah ...I noticed ladybugsrcool said had a birthday only a month back .....

so not too late for a Belated Birthday Wish ...., so there u r Ladybug a second,  smiles   


Sorry Ice OT

Never a problem Linville... It was close enough

Ice

(09-19-2016, 11:07 PM)IceWizard Wrote: [ -> ]Never a problem Linville... It was close enough

Ice

Ice .....will be looking forward to what tomorrow will bring , as in Today Is...

Thanks friend.

Tuesday 20 Sep 2016

Get Ready Day



Being prepared to deal with an emergency is important for anyone and this is what Get Ready Day is all about.

It is staged each year as a way of encouraging individuals, families, and communities to consider what is required in the event of natural disasters, pandemic illnesses, infectious diseases, and other crisis events.

The day was first established in the mid 2000’s by the Public Health Association and the Get Ready website has a wealth of information to help those that are interested. Planning an event is a way to bring attention to the day and the serious nature of being prepared for any type of crisis. This can be done by individuals to discuss suitable emergency plans with friends and families.

Schools, colleges, and community centers can also host talks to distribute literature and give advice on the best ways to prepare for potential dangers and disasters.



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Punch Day



The word punch means five, originating from the Hindustani word panch.

Punch Day sadly isn’t an excuse to drink five glasses of punch; rather, it celebrates the traditional punch base recipe of five key ingredients, which most punches still use – alcohol (usually spirits), lemon (or other fruits), sugar, water, and tea (or other spices, e.g. cinnamon).

September 20 Birthdays


Sophia Loren - 82




September 20th

2010: Leonard Skinner, the gym teacher who inspired the name Lynyrd Skynyrd died of Alzheimer’s disease at a nursing home in Jacksonville, FL. He was 77 years old.

1980: Queen reached number one on the Billboard 200 Album Chart for the first and only time with The Game which spent five weeks on top of the chart and is tied with News of the World for being Queen’s biggest selling non- compilation album in the U.S.

1980: Ozzy Osbourne released his debut solo album Blizzard of Ozz the first of two studio albums that featured guitarist Randy Rhoads. The album wouldn’t be released in the U.S. until March of the following year.

1975: David Bowie reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart for the first time with “Fame” which John Lennon provided background vocals for and co-wrote. “Fame” spent two non-consecutive weeks on top of the chart.

1975: Bad Company peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with “Feel Like Makin’ Love” which was their second and final top ten single in the U.S.

1972: Paul and Linda McCartney were arrested for growing a crop of marijuana at their farmhouse in Campbeltown, Scotland.

1971: Peter Frampton departed Humble Pie to start a successful solo career. His debut solo album Wind of Change was released the following year.

1970: The Doors’ singer Jim Morrison was found guilty in Miami of exposing himself onstage during a concert the previous year though he was acquitted on charges of lewd and lascivious behavior.

1969: Credence Clearwater Revival reached the top of the U.K. Singles Chart for the first and only time with “Bad Moon Rising” which spent three weeks on top.



Birthdays:

Chuck Panozzo - Bassist for Styx born in 1948

John Panozzo - Drummer for Styx born in 1948

Nuno Bettencourt - Guitarist for Extreme born in 1966

Ben Shepherd - Bassist for Soundgarden born in 1968

Wednesday 21 Sep 2016

International Day of Peace



Since 1982, the International Day of Peace has begun with the ringing of the Peace Bell at the United Nations headquarters, New York. Peace means so much more than an absence of war. More ordinary conflicts arise from disputes with family, colleagues and neighbours and these disturb our sense of peace.

Making peace with one person today, even if it is just with yourself, is a fitting way to mark the day. Light a candle, reflect, forgive and enjoy being tranquil. Parents, do you reward your children when they share toys and help each other? Learning how to solve disputes without aggression is a great way to enjoy peace day. A sponsored toddle can raise funds for peace charities and tire out the little ones. Bliss! Peace needs building, not just celebrating. Make everyday your day of peace as you work towards harmony at home, school, work and in the community.



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World Gratitude Day



Gratitude Day is celebrated annually on the 21st September. The celebration of Gratitude Day allows both individual citizens and organisations within wider society to celebrate the broad meaning of gratitude in a variety of ways.

Origins

The celebration started in 1965 in Hawaii when an international gathering decided that it would be a good idea to have one day per year to formally express gratitude and appreciation for the many wonderful things to be found in the world.

Following the meeting in Hawaii, many attendees marked Gratitude Day on 21st September 1966 when back in their own countries. Ever since then, the number of people celebrating Gratitude Day across the world has grown and grown.

A Day For Gratitude

The awareness of the benefits of having time in one’s life for gratitude, appreciation and positive reflection have become increasingly apparent. The hope of the founders of Gratitude Day is that by taking time, one day a year, to reflect on the many amazing things we have in our lives, it would positively impact our well-being and make us happier, more contented people.

A day for peace and gratitude. What more could one want? (Ok, u coffee drinkers need coffee as well. Duly noted.)

September 21 Birthdays


Bill Murray - 66



Stephen King - 69



Alfonso Ribeiro - 45



Faith Hill - 49



Luke Wilson - 45



HG Wells - (1866-1946)

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September 21st

2009: Eddie Van Halen made a cameo appearance on the season premiere of the seventh season of Two and a Half Men. Van Halen was quoted saying “I typically shy away from these requests as I’m not an actor, but Charlie Sheen and I are friends and since it was a scene with him, I agreed.”

2001: The benefit concert America: A Tribute to Heroes was broadcast on 35 U.S. television stations with performers such as Bruce Springsteen, U2, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Sting, and Neil Young appearing, raising $30 million for the United Way’s September 11th telethon fund.

1991: Dire Straits entered the U.K. Album Chart at number one with their sixth and final album On Every Street which spent one week on top.

1985: Dire Straits reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart for the first and only time with “Money for Nothing” which spent three weeks at number on top of the chart.

1984: Rush filmed their concert at Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens which would later be released as Grace Under Pressure Tour 1984.

1980: Elton John left longtime label MCA to sign a six year contract with David Geffen’s new label Geffen Records. He returned to MCA after his contract expired.

1979: Cheap Trick released their fourth studio album Dream Police which went on to reach number six on the Billboard 200 Album Chart and sell one million copies in the U.S.

1968: The Jimi Hendrix Experience released their cover of Bob Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower”. It went on to peak at number twenty on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart,making it Hendrix’s only top forty single in the U.S.

1968: Deep Purple’s debut single, a cover of Joe South’s “Hush” peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart which was their first top ten single in the U.S.



Birthdays:

Don Felder - Guitarist for The Eagles born in 1947

Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor - Drummer for Motorhead born in 1954

Thursday 22 Sep 2016

Hobbit Day



September 22nd is the Birthday of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, two characters from J.R.R.

Tolkien’s popular Middle Earth Cycle books (The Hobbit and Lord Of The Rings respectively) in which Hobbits, typically between two and four feet tall and nothing like your usual ‘hero’, accomplish great feats and amazing acts of courage.

It is in honour of these creatures and those acts that the day is celebrated with events not unlike the birthday party described in the beginning of “The Fellowship of the Ring”.

In the United States Hobbit Day has gained some measure of legal dignity due to the elected officials who support the day and the goals of the American Tolkien Society. The Day has also attracted Bipartisan Support from places as the U.S. County Courthouse, to the White House, to the U.S. Capitol.

History

A separate event to Tolkien Week (although the Week will always fall over Hobbit Day, running Sunday to Saturday), Hobbit Day is perhaps the oldest running day celebrated by fans. There is some debate on the date that Hobbit Day should be celebrated on, due to the differences in the Gregorian and Shire calendars.

Tolkien once said that the Shire calendar is ahead by about ten days depending on the month. A suggested alternative date by hardcore fans is September 14th. Although the day was not officially designated until 1978 and has had many names and designations, it has been celebrated since 1973, shortly after J.R.R. Tolkien died on September 2nd of that year.



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Elephant Appreciation Day



Many annual celebrations have a long, storied history and carry huge global significance. Is Elephant Appreciation Day one of them?

Probably not.

Created in 1996 by Mission Media, a graphics and publishing company, the day’s origins are largely based on owner Wayne Hepburn’s personal fascination with elephants. His interest, in turn, began when he received an elephant paperweight as a gift from his daughter.

Despite its somewhat ridiculous back story, the day has received some official recognition. That said, elephants are certainly worthy of some appreciation from all of us. They are, after all, the largest land mammals in the world and sadly, many species of elephants face the threat of extinction, due to environmental factors and the ivory trade.

So what should you do to celebrate Elephant Appreciation Day?

Well, just about anything elephant-themed. A trip to the zoo, a family viewing of Dumbo – the possibilities are endless.

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September 22 Birthdays


Joan Jett - 58



Scott Baio - 56



Debby Boone - 60








September 22nd

2010: Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler joined American Idol to be a judge for its tenth season which began the following January.

2005: Jimmy Page was made an honorary citizen of Rio de Janeiro for his work in helping its street children. In 1998, Page opened Casa Jimmy which had supported over 300 children.

2003: Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora were announced as co-owners of the Arena Football League expansion team the Philadelphia Soul.

1995: Kansas singer and keyboardist Steve Walsh was charged with DUI, possession of cocaine and driving with a suspended license in Atlanta after crashing his car on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard at 4 p.m.

1992: While taping an edition of MTV Unplugged Bruce Springsteen decided to go electric instead reportedly due to Springsteen was unhappy with the touring band’s rehearsals of the acoustic arrangements.

1992: Def Leppard were forced to postpone concerts in Las Cruces, NM and Tucson, AZ after their sound-equipment truck was found abandoned. The truck driver Herschel Williams had attempted to rob an appliance store and was later charged with drug possession and causing criminal damage in Las Cruces.

1985: The first Farm Aid benefit concert took place in Champaign, IL to raise money for American family farmers. Artists on the bill included Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and John Mellencamp.

1982: The Who kicked off their farewell tour at the Capital Centre in Landover, MD. They would later begin touring on and off again in 1989.

1972: David Bowie kicked off his first North American tour at Public Hall in Cleveland. This tour was in support of Bowie’s concept album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.



Birthdays:

David Coverdale - Singer for Whitesnake and Deep Purple born in 1951

Joan Jett born in 1960