Monthly Archives: July 2012

Today’s Music: Bill Haley, Della Reese, Gene Chandler, Nanci Griffith

Posted on July 6, 2012 by admin

The first King of Rock ‘n’ Roll — he predated Elvis — Bill Haley was born today in 1925 (d. 1981). In 1953, a year before Elvis Presley was recorded by Sam Phillips at Sun Records in Memphis, Bill Haley … Continue reading →

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The Republican Love Clinic

Posted on July 5, 2012 by admin

Will a majority of Americans fall for the old GOP line again in 2012?

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Weird Words Illustrated for July 5, 2012

Posted on July 5, 2012 by admin

Presented without comment.

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Cartoons: 4th of July Hangovers

Posted on July 5, 2012 by admin
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Today’s Quotes: P.T. Barnum

Posted on July 5, 2012 by admin

Showman, mountebank and con artist Phineas Taylor “P.T.” Barnum was born today in 1810. Although he died in 1891, he could be called the guiding inspiration for marketing and advertising in the 20th and 21st centuries, especially in the political … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Smiley Lewis, Robbie Robertson, Huey Lewis

Posted on July 5, 2012 by admin

Blues singer and guitarist Smiley Lewis (real name: Overton Amos Lemons) greeted the world today in 1913 (d. 1966). Although he never achieved the fame of the many he inspired, his music is still covered today. The Band’s guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Robbie … Continue reading →

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Happy Independence Day!

Posted on July 4, 2012 by admin
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The Declaration of Independence

Posted on July 4, 2012 by admin

From the National Archives and Records Administration: The Declaration of Independence: A Transcription IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one … Continue reading →

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Today’s Quotes from the Founders

Posted on July 4, 2012 by admin
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Signs o’ the Times: The Cancer of the Modern GOP

Posted on July 4, 2012 by admin
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