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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?
Tell a bit about your memory of it.
Just for Fun: No dietary restrictions, no limits, build your fantasy dessert.
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. 2. 3.
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): Hi! Thanks, PatsCats! I like when Mr. Ed wore sneakers to run in a race!
I painted dumb ol' Kissinger's bedroom at Conrad Black's house, too.
We all remember some piece of technology that changed everything. What is the first advancement in technology that you remember?
~ I don't know, it's so long ago. Maybe transistor radios.
Tell a bit about your memory of it.
~ They were really neat-o.
Just for Fun:
No dietary restrictions, no limits, build your fantasy dessert.
~ Okay. A big, ripe, sweet juicy watermelon....seedless.
I wished for that when I was a little kid - now they have them!
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. ~ The Honeymooners.
3. ~ Bob Newhart.
~ Happy Camelday! ~ Only 3 days until buffet! ~ Luck a-plenty to you all! ~
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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? Seeing how it is way before the crack of noon my brain is having a hard time remembering way back when. Last night probably did not help by drinking several drinks that were not frozen solid only because of the vast amount of rum in them.
Tell a bit about your memory of it. My memory is a little fuzzy at the moment.
Just for Fun: No dietary restrictions, no limits, build your fantasy dessert. Start with one very large bowl. Put very large bowl back and get even larger bowl. Add a considerable amount of vanilla and chocolate ice cream. Slice a couple of bananas onto ice cream. Also slice several fresh wild strawberries (they are so much sweeter than store bought) and add to bowl. If you happen to have a handful of fresh wild blueberries go ahead and toss them in also. Drown the entire contents of the bowl in chocolate syrup. Top with several large spoonfulls of whipping cream. Top that with several fresh Rainier cherries (pits removed).
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 Carol Burnett Show 2. The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Show 3. The Jack Benny Show
I have to have a 4th pick 4. The Red Skelton show
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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? Calculators
Tell a bit about your memory of it. I can remember my Dad getting a big clunky one for Christmas one year.
Just for Fun: No dietary restrictions, no limits, build your fantasy dessert. Chocolate candy....lots and lots of 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. Andy Griffith show 2. Dallas....thd old version. 3. My Three Sons
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? Back in the late 80s/early 90s when the company I worked for at the time got Wang word processors to replace the IBM Selectric typewriters.
Tell a bit about your memory of it. Getting started was a little rough since there was a training period plus a chance to get adapted to using the new technology. After that, it was smooth sailing.
Just for Fun: No dietary restrictions, no limits, build your fantasy dessert. Brownie sundae with marshmallow creme, whipped cream and vanilla ice cream, drizzled with hot fudge sauce and a Maraschino cherry on top.
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.Soupy Sales show 2.Old Candid Camera hosted by Allen Funt 3.Old Concentration game show
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. VHS - DVD's? - Gas Cars to Electric Cars... I don't know what else to put here...
Just for Fun:
No dietary restrictions, no limits, build your fantasy dessert.
Not really into desserts... I'll pass..
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?
We all remember some piece of technology that changed everything. What is the first advancement in technology that you remember? Pong...the first video game and cassette tapes. I spent many hours recording from the radio onto cassette tapes
No dietary restrictions, no limits, build your fantasy dessert.
A sampling please....cheesecake, chocolate mousse, cannoli's...and anything else chocolate
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.
2.
3.
I don't really watch TV and the shows from my childhood that I liked I have outgrown. Maybe a modern version of MacGyver.
Let's see if we can 'terpsichore' around these questions...
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 automatic car transmission.
Tell a bit about your memory of it. It made it easy to go on a date and not have the floor stick shift in the way.
Just for Fun:
No dietary restrictions, no limits, build your fantasy dessert. I'm happy with banana creme pie or hot peach pie with vanilla bean ice ream. Oh gosh I just had an r-rated thought, oops.
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? Oh there are too many to list just 3.
1. Red Skelton show.
2. Perry Mason
3. Carol Burnett (If you get Me-TV in your area a lot of the great old shows are being televised now)
Today's Question(s): We all remember some piece of technology that changed everything. What is the first advancement in technology that you remember? Cordless phone
Tell a bit about your memory of it.Was talking to a friend working at a convenience mkt. and she had one in her shirt pocket. I used it to walk outside and call my wife. She didn't believe me. lol
Just for Fun: No dietary restrictions, no limits, build your fantasy dessert.A huge hot fudge sundae with 3 humongous scoops of vanilla and chocolate ice cream. And a cherry on top!
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.Carol Burnett
2. BJ and The Bear
3. Cactus Pete (local afternoon kid's show. First place I ever watched Johnny Quest.lol)
While we're on the subject of old TV shows, I watched Carol Burnett on Jay Leno last night. Her shows are now coming out on DVD. Went to youtube and checked out some of her funny routines and laughed like crazy at this one with Tim Conway, who at times, stole the show!
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Mornin' all!
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?
Well, we always had a television , as long as I can remember so I would say a small portable transistor radio.
Tell a bit about your memory of it. You could take it to the beach or on a picnic and you would be able to hear WMCA everywhere.
Just for Fun:
No dietary restrictions, no limits, build your fantasy dessert. Cheesecake with whipped cream and that drizzly stuff that they put on it in The Cheesecake Factory.
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. All in the Family
2. MASH
3. Topper
Thanks , Pat for the questions & enjoy your day everyone
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