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All settled in on campus. Breakfast, and pumpkin caramel latte in hand, I deliver things to ponder on this drizzly Chicago morning.
Today's Question(s):
We all remember some piece of technology that changed everything. What is the first advancement in technology that you remember? I remember touch - tone phones back in the early 60's.
Tell a bit about your memory of it. I remember we had a tan one and I had a pink one.
Just for Fun:
No dietary restrictions, no limits, build your fantasy dessert. Bring on the cheesecake.
Bonus Question:
Gretta the Ghost of TV Shows Past has come to re-run a day's worth of your favorite old television shows. What are the three you're most hoping she'll run?
1. The Dean Martin Show
2. Dallas - the original
3. Wiseguy
I can't stop at 3...lol...The Carol Burnett Show,Airwolf,Knots Landing,Falcon Crest,Magnum P.I.,The Red Skelton Show,............I could continue but won't.
Today in History:
2011 Sprint Nextel reportedly pays $20 billion for the exclusive rights to Apple's next mobile cell phone
1994 Gary Larson, announces he is retiring from doing "Far Side" cartoon
1982 Scott Weiland runs Detroit marathon backwards in less than 5 hours
1972 Spaceflight 71-2 launched; 1st flexible substrate photovoltaic flown
1961 "Mr Ed" premieres
1955 WTVS TV channel 56 in Detroit, MI (PBS) begins broadcasting
1947 1st telescope lens 200" (508 cm) in diameter completed
1913 Federal Income Tax signed into law (at 1%)
1863 Lincoln designates last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day
1778 Captain Cook anchors at Alaska
Today’s Word:
terpsichorean
Pronunciation: (turp-si-kuh-REE-uhn, turp-si-KOR-ee-uhn, -KORE-)
Meaning: adjective: Of or relating to dancing.
noun: A dancer.
Etymology:From Terpsichore, the Muse of dancing and choral song in Greek mythology. The word Terpsichore is the feminine form of terpsichoros (delighting in the dance), a combination of Greek terpein (to delight) and khoros (dance), [b]which is ultimately from the Indo-European root gher- (to grasp or to enclose), also the source of chorus, carol, choir, garth, court, and garden.
Earliest documented use: 1825.
Today is:
Balloons around the World Day
Seriously, that's all I could find.
Quote of the Day:
The absence of alternatives clears the mind marvelously. ~Henry Kissinger
Today's Question(s):
We all remember some piece of technology that changed everything. What is the first advancement in technology that you remember? I think it was the remote control for the TV. That brought my father great joy.
But the one that really made my life easier was the electric typewriter I got for HS graduation to take to college with me and I thought I was Uptown-Saturday-Night.
Today the one that I love the best is the garage door opener.
Tell a bit about your memory of it. It would really be a pain to have to open and close the garage door by hand. I love the opener. Don't I sound like a spoiled brat? lol
Just for Fun: No dietary restrictions, no limits, build your fantasy dessert. Seriously, my dream dessert is vanilla ice cream with hot fudge on it.
Bonus Question: Gretta the Ghost of TV Shows Past has come to re-run a day's worth of your favorite old television shows. What are the three you're most hoping she'll run? 1. My So Called Life 2. One Step Beyond 3. American Bandstand
Today in History: 2011 Sprint Nextel reportedly pays $20 billion for the exclusive rights to Apple's next mobile cell phone 1994 Gary Larson, announces he is retiring from doing "Far Side" cartoon 1982 Scott Weiland runs Detroit marathon backwards in less than 5 hours 1972 Spaceflight 71-2 launched; 1st flexible substrate photovoltaic flown 1961 "Mr Ed" premieres 1955 WTVS TV channel 56 in Detroit, MI (PBS) begins broadcasting 1947 1st telescope lens 200" (508 cm) in diameter completed 1913 Federal Income Tax signed into law (at 1%) 1863 Lincoln designates last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day 1778 Captain Cook anchors at Alaska
Today’s Word: terpsichorean Pronunciation: (turp-si-kuh-REE-uhn, turp-si-KOR-ee-uhn, -KORE-) Meaning: adjective: Of or relating to dancing. noun: A dancer. Etymology:From Terpsichore, the Muse of dancing and choral song in Greek mythology. The word Terpsichore is the feminine form of terpsichoros (delighting in the dance), a combination of Greek terpein (to delight) and khoros (dance), which is ultimately from the Indo-European root gher- (to grasp or to enclose), also the source of chorus, carol, choir, garth, court, and garden. Earliest documented use: 1825.
Today is: Balloons around the World Day Seriously, that's all I could find. I like this for a special day. ahahahahahaha
Quote of the Day: The absence of alternatives clears the mind marvelously. ~Henry Kissinger
Today's Question(s): We all remember some piece of technology that changed everything. What is the first advancement in technology that you remember? Calculators. They were huge.
Tell a bit about your memory of it.Just remember wishing I could have one some day!!
Just for Fun: No dietary restrictions, no limits, build your fantasy dessert.Cream Puffs
Bonus Question: Gretta the Ghost of TV Shows Past has come to re-run a day's worth of your favorite old television shows. What are the three you're most hoping she'll run? 1.Twilight Zone
2. Columbo
3. Everybody loves Raymond or Seinfeld
Today in History: 2011 Sprint Nextel reportedly pays $20 billion for the exclusive rights to Apple's next mobile cell phone 1994 Gary Larson, announces he is retiring from doing "Far Side" cartoon 1982 Scott Weiland runs Detroit marathon backwards in less than 5 hours 1972 Spaceflight 71-2 launched; 1st flexible substrate photovoltaic flown 1961 "Mr Ed" premieres 1955 WTVS TV channel 56 in Detroit, MI (PBS) begins broadcasting 1947 1st telescope lens 200" (508 cm) in diameter completed 1913 Federal Income Tax signed into law (at 1%) 1863 Lincoln designates last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day 1778 Captain Cook anchors at Alaska
Today’s Word: terpsichorean Pronunciation: (turp-si-kuh-REE-uhn, turp-si-KOR-ee-uhn, -KORE-) Meaning: adjective: Of or relating to dancing. noun: A dancer. Etymology:From Terpsichore, the Muse of dancing and choral song in Greek mythology. The word Terpsichore is the feminine form of terpsichoros (delighting in the dance), a combination of Greek terpein (to delight) and khoros (dance), which is ultimately from the Indo-European root gher- (to grasp or to enclose), also the source of chorus, carol, choir, garth, court, and garden. Earliest documented use: 1825.
Today is: Balloons around the World Day Seriously, that's all I could find.
Quote of the Day: The absence of alternatives clears the mind marvelously. ~Henry Kissinger
Today's Question(s): We all remember some piece of technology that changed everything. What is the first advancement in technology that you remember? Pocket calculators. Tell a bit about your memory of it. They were terribly expensive when they first came out in the 1960s. I remember a teacher showing one to our 6th-grade class and we were all amazed by it. We were still using slide rules for calculations at the time!
Just for Fun: No dietary restrictions, no limits, build your fantasy dessert. A chunk of pure, unadulterated dark chocolate (no nuts, caramel or anything else in it). PLUS, a still-warm vanilla creme brulee, followed by a small glass of sherry.
Bonus Question: Gretta the Ghost of TV Shows Past has come to re-run a day's worth of your favorite old television shows. What are the three you're most hoping she'll run? 1. The Andy Griffith Show. 2. Freaks and Geeks. 3. Little House on the Prairie. I would have named M*A*S*H, but I have the entire series (11 seasons) and the movie on DVD so don't need Gretta's help on that one.
Today’s Word: terpsichorean Pronunciation: (turp-si-kuh-REE-uhn, turp-si-KOR-ee-uhn, -KORE-) Meaning: adjective: Of or relating to dancing. noun: A dancer. I could never be a terpsichorean; at least not a good one. I'm not the most coordinated and graceful person around.
Today is: Balloons around the World Day Yay! I love balloons! Seriously, that's all I could find. Seriously, that's okay!
Happy hump day, everybody!
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Today's Question(s):
We all remember some piece of technology that changed everything. What is the first advancement in technology that you remember? Telephones that had a rotary dial.
Tell a bit about your memory of it. The fun of listening in on a party line.
Just for Fun:
No dietary restrictions, no limits, build your fantasy dessert. The Pig from Farrell's Ice Cream Parlor.
Bonus Question:
Gretta the Ghost of TV Shows Past has come to re-run a day's worth of your favorite old television shows. What are the three you're most hoping she'll run? 1. The Twilight Zone.
2. Hawaii 50.
3. Magnum PI.
Today's Question(s):
We all remember some piece of technology that changed everything. What is the first advancement in technology that you remember? The very first Colored T.V.
Tell a bit about your memory of it.
I remember the first time I watched it. I was a teen.
Just for Fun: No dietary restrictions, no limits, build your fantasy dessert. A hot fudge and ice cream.
Bonus Question: Gretta the Ghost of TV Shows Past has come to re-run a day's worth of your favorite old television shows. What are the three you're most hoping she'll run? 1. Father Knows Best 2. Donna Reed Show 3. American Bandstand
Now then, technology when I was a boy. The first thing I remember clearly was a reel to reel tape recorder.
My dad bought it somewhere. Probably on the never-never!!
I looked at it, it was brown and beige, and was quite heavy. So was the square microphone. I asked what it did. "This machine will record your voice David." I was well impressed. My dad set it up, and got me to say a few words. I watched with interest as the reels turned. After a few minutes of me talking (I was never stuck for words. Even then.)
My dad sent the reels back to the beginning, then turned it on. I was amazed to hear my voice. It sounded different than I heard myself. But, I knew it was right, because my dad sounded as he did to me. Later, we recorded my sister, and then an episode of 'The Flintstones.' I sure wish I had kept those tapes. There was a lot of my father talking, and singing. I could have acquired a machine from a thrift shop or something, and listened to my father talking to me when I was 7 years old. It was thrown away about 40 years ago. I just didn't realise the value of those tapes at the time.
This day in 1961 the premiere of 'Mr Ed' huh? I loved that programme. That was a beautiful horse. Red blooded too. Always had his eye on some filly or other!! Good singer too. 'The Pretty Little Filly With The Pony Tail.' Great tune.
Today's Question(s):
We all remember some piece of technology that changed everything. What is the first advancement in technology that you remember? The very first Colored T.V.
Tell a bit about your memory of it.
I remember the first time I watched it. I was a teen.
Just for Fun: No dietary restrictions, no limits, build your fantasy dessert. A hot fudge and ice cream.
Bonus Question: Gretta the Ghost of TV Shows Past has come to re-run a day's worth of your favorite old television shows. What are the three you're most hoping she'll run? 1. Father Knows Best 2. Donna Reed Show 3. American Bandstand
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Mornin' all! )))
Good afternoon PatsCats!
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(((Today's Question(s): We all remember some piece of technology that changed everything. What is the first advancement in technology that you remember? )))
The wheel. I remember it like it was yesterday.
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(((Tell a bit about your memory of it.)))
Well, a couple of cavemates were trying to make a cart move and they thought hmm, what if we put a block of wood under it. And they experiemented with different shapes. Then they tried a round rock and then eventually I said "Hey ding dongs.... make it round! Use a round piece of wood".
And the rest is history.
Today's Question(s): We all remember some piece of technology that changed everything. What is the first advancement in technology that you remember?
Tell a bit about your memory of it.
I remember it was very cool to walk around listening to music. Before these we were stuck in the house.
Just for Fun: No dietary restrictions, no limits, build your fantasy dessert.
Chocolate. Add anything that can be found in a bakery or candy aisle, then decide what it is you forgot and add that too.
Bonus Question: Gretta the Ghost of TV Shows Past has come to re-run a day's worth of your favorite old television shows. What are the three you're most hoping she'll run? 1.Gunsmoke 2.Jack Benny (it is on one of our channels finally) 3.George Burns (it is on one of our channels finally)
Today in History: 2011 Sprint Nextel reportedly pays $20 billion for the exclusive rights to Apple's next mobile cell phone 1994 Gary Larson, announces he is retiring from doing "Far Side" cartoon 1982 Scott Weiland runs Detroit marathon backwards in less than 5 hours 1972 Spaceflight 71-2 launched; 1st flexible substrate photovoltaic flown 1961 "Mr Ed" premieres 1955 WTVS TV channel 56 in Detroit, MI (PBS) begins broadcasting 1947 1st telescope lens 200" (508 cm) in diameter completed 1913 Federal Income Tax signed into law (at 1%) 1863 Lincoln designates last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day 1778 Captain Cook anchors at Alaska
Today’s Word: terpsichorean Pronunciation: (turp-si-kuh-REE-uhn, turp-si-KOR-ee-uhn, -KORE-) Meaning: adjective: Of or relating to dancing. noun: A dancer. Etymology:From Terpsichore, the Muse of dancing and choral song in Greek mythology. The word Terpsichore is the feminine form of terpsichoros (delighting in the dance), a combination of Greek terpein (to delight) and khoros (dance), which is ultimately from the Indo-European root gher- (to grasp or to enclose), also the source of chorus, carol, choir, garth, court, and garden. Earliest documented use: 1825.
Today is: Balloons around the World Day Seriously, that's all I could find.
Quote of the Day: The absence of alternatives clears the mind marvelously. ~Henry Kissinger
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