"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't
change it, change your attitude. Don't complain."
Maya Angelou
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Quote of the Day
Another one by Maya Angelou
Touring Milwaukee Part 2
Milwaukee County Zoo, which isn't far from my house. The first time I ever saw a white tiger was at this zoo. His name was shandar. He was the most beautiful tiger I had ever seen. I was lucky to have got to see him because shortly after I saw him, he passed away.
In the news....
Flight Travelers possibly exposed to TB
• CDC: Airline passengers may have been exposed to drug-resistant TB
• Two flights involved: Air France 385 on May 12; Czech Air 0104 on May 24
• Exams urged for passengers in same row, two rows ahead or behind
www.cnn.com
Local News:
Alderman Michael McGee faces Bribary Charges:
Federal charges have been filed, state charges also filed but unknown at this time.
The complaint says that for at least the past year, McGee has traded his power for cash, extorting from $500 to $2,500 from each of several business owners.
If convicted of the federal charges, McGee, 37, would face up to 30 years in prison and a $500,000 fine, said U.S. Attorney Steven M. Biskupic.
Full story can be read at www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=612069
• CDC: Airline passengers may have been exposed to drug-resistant TB
• Two flights involved: Air France 385 on May 12; Czech Air 0104 on May 24
• Exams urged for passengers in same row, two rows ahead or behind
www.cnn.com
Local News:
Alderman Michael McGee faces Bribary Charges:
Federal charges have been filed, state charges also filed but unknown at this time.
The complaint says that for at least the past year, McGee has traded his power for cash, extorting from $500 to $2,500 from each of several business owners.
If convicted of the federal charges, McGee, 37, would face up to 30 years in prison and a $500,000 fine, said U.S. Attorney Steven M. Biskupic.
Full story can be read at www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=612069
Weather
Currrently in Milwaukee it is 68 degrees with Partly Cloud Skies. Humidity is up a bit.
High today is going to be 84 degrees Isolated thunderstorms and showers very possible.
High today is going to be 84 degrees Isolated thunderstorms and showers very possible.
Date in History
1806 - Andrew Jackson kills a lawyer named Charles Dickinson in a duel. This will haunt him when he runs for President in the 1820s.
1853 - The Kansas-Nebraska Act was passed allowing settlers of the Kansas and Nebraska territories to choose whether they wanted to be free land or allow slavery.
1853 - The Missouri Compromise of 1820 was repealed. This banned slavery north of the southern boundary of Missouri.
1958 - Ceremonies are performed for the burial of Unknown Soldiers from World War II and Korea at Arlington National Cemetary.
1990 - President Bush and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev agree to reduce long-range nuclear weapons.
http://americanhistory.about.com
1853 - The Kansas-Nebraska Act was passed allowing settlers of the Kansas and Nebraska territories to choose whether they wanted to be free land or allow slavery.
1853 - The Missouri Compromise of 1820 was repealed. This banned slavery north of the southern boundary of Missouri.
1958 - Ceremonies are performed for the burial of Unknown Soldiers from World War II and Korea at Arlington National Cemetary.
1990 - President Bush and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev agree to reduce long-range nuclear weapons.
http://americanhistory.about.com
Monday, May 28, 2007
Entertainment
What's up with Lindsey Lohan?
TMZ.com reports that she was in an accident and arrested on DUI charges? Also that they found drugs in the car?? She can share a prison cell with Paris......
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Famous Birthday's
1968 - Kylie Minogue
1945 - John Fogerty
1944 - Rudy Giuliani
1916 - Walker Percy
1807 - Louis Agassiz
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"Pirates" number 1 at the box office, no big suprise. Missed record though, bringing in 112.5 million dollars.
TMZ.com reports that she was in an accident and arrested on DUI charges? Also that they found drugs in the car?? She can share a prison cell with Paris......
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Famous Birthday's
1968 - Kylie Minogue
1945 - John Fogerty
1944 - Rudy Giuliani
1916 - Walker Percy
1807 - Louis Agassiz
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"Pirates" number 1 at the box office, no big suprise. Missed record though, bringing in 112.5 million dollars.
Touring Milwaukee Yesterday
This pictures was taken over the lake towards the city looking inland. The bridge you see in the picture is called the Hoan bridge. Right below that brige is where Summerfest takes place every summer.
Yesterday I took a tour of downtown Milwaukee with a friend of mine to take pictures of various places. I ended up taking around 200 pictures. There are many nice things to see in Milwaukee.
This picture was taken at the War Memorial along the lake front (lake michigan).
In the News
- Analyst Group states that Terrorism is not the main focus of Homeland Security.
• Group analyzed millions of records obtained from immigration courts
• 12 of 814,073 charged in past three years faced terrorism charges
• Report also found DHS filed very few "national security" charges
• DHS spokesman calls report "ill-conceived"
cnn.com
Weather
Current temp is 56 degrees under clear skies.
Today's high is supposed to be 70 degrees sunny, to partly cloudy.
Today
Partly sunny. Highs around 70 near the lake and in the mid 70s inland. Southeast winds increasing to 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Today's high is supposed to be 70 degrees sunny, to partly cloudy.
Today
Partly sunny. Highs around 70 near the lake and in the mid 70s inland. Southeast winds increasing to 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Date and Date in History
Date in History:
1906: The Tsar of Russia makes large areas of land available to the peasants
1915: Women in Berlin demonstrate for peace
1940: Holland and Belgium surrender to German forces, during WW2
1961: Last ever Orient Express from Paris to Bucharest
Today Memorial Day is observed in the US. It is a National Holiday.
May 30th of each year as directed by Grand Army of the Republic Commander-in-Chief John Logan in General Order No. 11. Each brother swears an obligation to always remember this day and pay tribute to the men of the Grand Army of the Republic. Brothers are also encouraged to participate in the Congressionally-mandated celebration of Memorial Day until this injustice can be corrected.
1906: The Tsar of Russia makes large areas of land available to the peasants
1915: Women in Berlin demonstrate for peace
1940: Holland and Belgium surrender to German forces, during WW2
1961: Last ever Orient Express from Paris to Bucharest
Today Memorial Day is observed in the US. It is a National Holiday.
May 30th of each year as directed by Grand Army of the Republic Commander-in-Chief John Logan in General Order No. 11. Each brother swears an obligation to always remember this day and pay tribute to the men of the Grand Army of the Republic. Brothers are also encouraged to participate in the Congressionally-mandated celebration of Memorial Day until this injustice can be corrected.
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Sunday, May 27th, 2007
Date in History
May 27th
1703 - St. Petersburg founded by Tsar Peter the Great
1895 - Oscar Wilde is sent to prison
1905 - The Japanese fleet defeats that of Russia at the battle of Tsushima
1937 - The Golden Gate Bridge is opened in San Francisco
1941 - After an extensive search, the German battleship, Bismarck, was sunk by the British fleet
*thanks to www.ancientworlds.net*
Weather
Currently the weather is 58 degrees in Milwaukee
Today’s high is supposed to be 70 degrees
The sun is shining very brightly through the window.
It is quite breezy also with a little chill in the air.
In the News cnn.com
Death toll in Iraq for American Troops passes 100!!
-yet it seems still that nobody gives a rip!
-8 deaths reported in the last 24 hours
-Iraq civilian death toll on the rise as well
Local news: jsonline.com
Congratulations to WKLH FM96.5 for raising 1.4 + million dollars for the Miracle Network! The Miracle Network raises money for Wisconsin’s Children’s Hospital.
Go to WKLH.com for more info and to make a donation! Help the kids.
In my life:
I am enjoying the wonderful 3 day weekend for the holiday!!
Famous Quote of the day
“Dreams have only one owner at a time. That's why dreamers are lonely.” Erma Bombeck
Music, Sports, TV Entertainment News:
-Rosie O’donnell takes early exit from ABC’s “The View”
*and the conservatives take a collective sigh of relief
-The new “Pirates” movie get terrible reviews
Daily Horoscope: Aries
Enough with this 'mistakes were made' hoo-ha. If you started on the wrong foot, be accountable for it. And don't be so hard on yourself. Nobody's perfect. Afterward, you'll find many burdens lifted from your shoulders.
May 27th
1703 - St. Petersburg founded by Tsar Peter the Great
1895 - Oscar Wilde is sent to prison
1905 - The Japanese fleet defeats that of Russia at the battle of Tsushima
1937 - The Golden Gate Bridge is opened in San Francisco
1941 - After an extensive search, the German battleship, Bismarck, was sunk by the British fleet
*thanks to www.ancientworlds.net*
Weather
Currently the weather is 58 degrees in Milwaukee
Today’s high is supposed to be 70 degrees
The sun is shining very brightly through the window.
It is quite breezy also with a little chill in the air.
In the News cnn.com
Death toll in Iraq for American Troops passes 100!!
-yet it seems still that nobody gives a rip!
-8 deaths reported in the last 24 hours
-Iraq civilian death toll on the rise as well
Local news: jsonline.com
Congratulations to WKLH FM96.5 for raising 1.4 + million dollars for the Miracle Network! The Miracle Network raises money for Wisconsin’s Children’s Hospital.
Go to WKLH.com for more info and to make a donation! Help the kids.
In my life:
I am enjoying the wonderful 3 day weekend for the holiday!!
Famous Quote of the day
“Dreams have only one owner at a time. That's why dreamers are lonely.” Erma Bombeck
Music, Sports, TV Entertainment News:
-Rosie O’donnell takes early exit from ABC’s “The View”
*and the conservatives take a collective sigh of relief
-The new “Pirates” movie get terrible reviews
Daily Horoscope: Aries
Enough with this 'mistakes were made' hoo-ha. If you started on the wrong foot, be accountable for it. And don't be so hard on yourself. Nobody's perfect. Afterward, you'll find many burdens lifted from your shoulders.
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