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Happy New Year! Welcome to the Question of the Day for Sunday, January 1, 2017. If your birthday is today, you were born under the sign of Capricorn. Some famous people who share your birthday are silversmith and U.S. patriot Paul Revere; Betsy Ross, the seamstress who designed the first American flag; FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover; photographer Alfred Stieglitz; authors E.M Forster and J. D. Salinger; baseball legend Hank Greenberg; U.S. presidential candidate Barry Goldwater; actor Dana Andrews; actress Carole Landis; boxer Rocky Graziano; British spy Kim Philby; and cartoonist B. Kliban.
Today’s Questions:
Did you go out New Year's Eve? If so, what did you do, and with whom?
Unfortunately I had to take my old man down the hospital and as he has stayed in overnight I thought I'd stay in with my mum so she's not alone for NYE.... My first ever NYE staying in but family comes first.
Are you looking forward to 2017? Why or why not?
Oh yes for sure as 2016 hasn't been the best year if not the worst..... so the only way is up
Bonus Questions:
What’s the worst thing that happened to you in 2016?
Lost an aunt, my 6 year old god daughter nearly got killed/paralysed by a hit and run driver and lost very close friend that in prison now, Had back trouble that nearly ended my career...... They are the ones that stand out plus a few others moments.
What was the best thing that happened to you in 2016?
I was still able to meet and greet a good few ladies of course!
What do you hope to accomplish in 2017?
I'd love to get myself back in shape and above all stay in shape, plus to keep on being as outgoing and social as possible
Just for Fun:
What is the weather like in your region today?
Bloody cold and rain .... for a change
Today in History 45B.C.E. – The Julian calendar takes effect for the first time. 404 – Last gladiator competition in Rome. 1502 – Portuguese navigators discover Rio de Janeiro. 1673 – Regular mail delivery begins between New York and Boston. 1700 – Protestant Western Europe (except England) begins using the Gregorian calendar. 1758 – The scientific community begins using a standardized system of naming animal species that was formulated by Linnaeus. 1772 – First traveler’s cheques available for sale in London. They could be used in 90 countries. 1788 – Quakers in Pennsylvania emancipate their slaves. 1801 – The Irish Parliament votes to join the Kingdom of Great Britain, forming the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. 1804 – Haiti gains independence from France. 1807 – Curacao is taken by the British (until March, 1816). 1808 – Sierra Leone becomes a British colony. 1818 – Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein is published anonymously by a small London publishing house. 1840 – First recorded bowling match in the U.S. 1853 – First practical fire engine (horse-drawn) goes into service in the U.S. 1858 – Canada adopts the decimal system for currency. 1861 – U.S. President-elect Abraham Lincoln declares that slavery is illegal in Confederate States. 1874 – New York city annexes The Bronx. 1877 – England’s Queen Victoria is proclaimed Empress of India. 1886 – First Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, California. 1892 – Ellis Island in New York Harbor becomes a reception center for new immigrants. 1896 – German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen announces discovery of the X-ray. 1901 – The Commonwealth of Australia is established. 1908 – For the first time, a ball is dropped in Times Square to mark the beginning of the New Year. 1912 – Sun Yat Sen forms the Chinese Republic. 1923 – Union of Soviet Socialist Republics formed. 1928 – First air-conditioned office building opens in San Antonio, Texas. 1948 – British railroads are nationalized as British Rail. 1950 – Ho Chi Minh begins offensive against French troops in Indochina. 1962 – U.S. Navy SEALS established. 1966 – All U.S. cigarette packs required to carry a warning label: “Caution: Cigarette smoking may b e hazardous to your health.” 1971 – Cigarette advertising banned on U.S. television. 1999 – The Euro currency is introduced.
Word of the Day:
Senectitude /si-nek–ti-tood, -tyood/ n. The last stage of life; old age.
“[The newspaper] began to run editorials reminding the voters that while the life span of a man had undoubtedly been prolonged, the problem of senectitude had by no means been conquered, and that aged men in positions of public trust could constitute a definite hazard…”
Edwin O’Connor, The Last Hurrah (1956)
Quote of the Day:
“I am a kind of paranoid in reverse. I suspect people of plotting to make me happy.”
– J.D. Salinger
Today is:
Last nights of Hanukkah and Kwanzaa
Apple Gifting Day
Ellis Island Day
Happy New Year! Welcome to the Question of the Day for Sunday, January 1, 2017. If your birthday is today, you were born under the sign of Capricorn. Some famous people who share your birthday are silversmith and U.S. patriot Paul Revere; Betsy Ross, the seamstress who designed the first American flag; FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover; photographer Alfred Stieglitz; authors E.M Forster and J. D. Salinger; baseball legend Hank Greenberg; U.S. presidential candidate Barry Goldwater; actor Dana Andrews; actress Carole Landis; boxer Rocky Graziano; British spy Kim Philby; and cartoonist B. Kliban.
Today’s Questions:
Did you go out New Year's Eve? Nope, I stayed home with the stereo on and a good book in my hands. If so, what did you do, and with whom?
Are you looking forward to 2017? Sure. Why or why not? Beats the heck out of the alternative.
Bonus Questions:
What’s the worst thing that happened to you in 2016? The loss of some good friends.
What was the best thing that happened to you in 2016? I woke up every morning.
What do you hope to accomplish in 2017? Pretty much the same thing. I will wake up and try to spread kindness where I can and some places where it might be a little more difficult.
Just for Fun:
What is the weather like in your region today? Should be sunny and in the mid to high 60's.
Today’s Questions:
Did you go out New Year's Eve? If so, what did you do, and with whom? - Nope. Right I'm in the middle of my sleep.
It's a very active night and I'm glad I did not go out. I've been up for about 40 minutes and I have heard 3 spaced out police sirens off in the distance so far...
That is probably what woke me up.
Just heard a speeding car. Probably the police again but maybe some idiot acting stupid under the influence.
It's usually quiet here. One thing obviously missing that I did not hear was fireworks. That is what usually wakes me up on this day. Can't remember the last time I did not hear them go off at midnight...
Are you looking forward to 2017? Why or why not? - There is nothing I can think of to look forward to. I'm scared of the upcoming administration and I'm not liking anything what I have heard so far.
But I expected that...
Probably the reason why I did not hear the fireworks...
Bonus Questions:
What’s the worst thing that happened to you in 2016? - Same old and despite best efforts, no change that I really need. Speaking mainly of lack of health insurance and an almost non-existant social life.
What was the best thing that happened to you in 2016? - Had a few good days here and there...
What do you hope to accomplish in 2017? - Gainful employment with affordable health insurance would be nice...
Yes, just changed jobs. I did it in hopes for a better future. We'll see...
Just for Fun:
What is the weather like in your region today? - Supposed to be sunny and about 50 degrees (10 Celsius).
It's been unusually nice so far for this time of year.
Happy New Year! Welcome to the Question of the Day for Sunday, January 1, 2017.
Today’s Questions:
Did you go out New Year's Eve? In the afternoon curtailed very early due to the heavy rainstorms. Then, so warm & cozy at home afterwards w/the sound of the rain in the background, fell fast asleep way before the New Year arrived ... last of the big partiers!
If so, what did you do, and with whom? Watched (w/family & friends) the #1 Alabama Crimson Tide beat #4 Washington 24-7 in the college football Peach Bowl semifinal!Tide rolling onto the National Championship 01/09/17 against Clemson!
Are you looking forward to 2017? Absolutely!
Why or why not? Why not indeed , life is good and living it well even better!
Bonus Questions:
What’s the worst thing that happened to you in 2016? 'Twas a very good year!
What was the best thing that happened to you in 2016? I'm still here to see 2017 in!
What do you hope to accomplish in 2017? Enthusiastically see 2018 in!
Just for Fun:
What is the weather like in your region today? Warm 70s w/lots of rain for the last day of 2016 that continues on into 2017 for a few days, then cooler, then warmer, then cooler, then warmer...
Thanks Bay for 2017's 1st QotD, best to you & yours!
Today’s Questions:
Did you go out New Year's Eve? If so, what did you do, and with whom? Didn't go out. Sleeping before midnight.
Are you looking forward to 2017? Why or why not? Of course! Let's see... Last payment for home renovation is in February...... My niece is having her second child, a girl, due this month, Started looking for a house to rent for a week at the beach in August, my daughters are happy, grands are healthy.
Bonus Questions:
What’s the worst thing that happened to you in 2016? Daughter divorced, not all bad, but her ex has the kids 50% of the time. She has been dating and seems happier, so all's well.
What was the best thing that happened to you in 2016? Vacations with family, time with friends.
What do you hope to accomplish in 2017? Stay healthy, get ducks in a row for retirement in 2018.
Just for Fun:
What is the weather like in your region today? High in the mid 30s, overcast. Woke up to a dusting of snow on top of the 8" or so we had last Thursday.
Word of the Day:
Senectitude /si-nek–ti-tood, -tyood/ n. The last stage of life; old age.
“[The newspaper] began to run editorials reminding the voters that while the life span of a man had undoubtedly been prolonged, the problem of senectitude had by no means been conquered, and that aged men in positions of public trust could constitute a definite hazard…”
Edwin O’Connor, The Last Hurrah (1956)
Quote of the Day:
“I am a kind of paranoid in reverse. I suspect people of plotting to make me happy.”
– J.D. Salinger
Today is:
Last nights of Hanukkah and Kwanzaa
Apple Gifting Day
Ellis Island Day
Counting my blessings and wishing you more! Happy New Year, all!
Today’s Questions:
Did you go out New Year's Eve? If so, what did you do, and with whom?
No.
Are you looking forward to 2017? Why or why not?
I have to get past January, which I'm already dreading. My birthday is in January and I don't like birthdays and I got a summons for Jury Duty near the end of January that I'm already stressing out about.
Birthdays and Jury Duty can bugger off.
Bonus Questions:
What’s the worst thing that happened to you in 2016?
Anything I think of I realize it was me just blowing something out of proportion and it wasn't really all that bad of a thing.
What was the best thing that happened to you in 2016?
Nothing eventful that I can think of.
What do you hope to accomplish in 2017?
I really don't know yet.
Just for Fun:
What is the weather like in your region today?
Today’s Questions:
Did you go out New Year's Eve? If so, what did you do, and with whom?
For the first time in years Mrs J and I stayed at home alone for what could well be our last New Year's Eve in the UK for a few years. Miss J finally managed to get back to Italy nearly a day late, courtesy of fog, and had a lovely NYE over there.
Are you looking forward to 2017? Why or why not?
Yes. We are making major changes and will be abroad for much of the year, possibly looking to make France our main residence.
Bonus Questions:
What’s the worst thing that happened to you in 2016?
Serious health scare to someone close to me, and secondly the result of the Brexit referendum.
What was the best thing that happened to you in 2016?
Mrs J retiring early. Making the decision to live abroad and securing a house in France.
What do you hope to accomplish in 2017?
Finalise the house purchase, then spend time remodeling parts of it. Maybe sell the house here. It's going to be a very busy year.
Just for Fun:
What is the weather like in your region today?
Today’s Questions:
Did you go out New Year's Eve? I didn't. I'm going out with friends tonight and hope to watch the Packers beat the Lions.
Are you looking forward to 2017? I am. Why or why not? When you get to be my age, every extra day is a blessing!
What’s the worst thing that happened to you in 2016? Nothing beyond the annoyance of dealing with a few difficult people with chips on their shoulders.
What was the best thing that happened to you in 2016? I had a surprise visit from a special friend while I was traveling in Italy.
What do you hope to accomplish in 2017? Join a yoga class, travel, stay healthy, be happy .
What is the weather like in your region today? Gray, cloudy and in the mid-50s.
Thanks B4 and happy new year to you and everyone else!
Today’s Questions:
Did you go out New Year's Eve? If so, what did you do, and with whom?
I didn't, sadly
Are you looking forward to 2017? Why or why not?
Yes, I am about to complete my graduate studies!
Bonus Questions:
What’s the worst thing that happened to you in 2016?
Getting fired
What was the best thing that happened to you in 2016?
Getting fired
What do you hope to accomplish in 2017?
Getting my own place!
Just for Fun:
What is the weather like in your region today?
Dry and cold!
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... last of the big partiers! 
, life is good and living it well even better! 
'Twas a very good year!
