Feb. 1, 2011: Here come the judges

I much prefer the blizzards from Dairy Queen then this monster of a weather system headed right for us.

Feb, 1, 1790, first session of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Feb. 1, 1884, Oxford Dictionary debuts.

Feb. 1, 2003, space shuttle Columbia's mission ends in disaster over Texas.

Thanks to History.com.


Here's the AccuWeather forecast:

Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

Cape Girardeau, Mo.

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 31, 2011: A dentist turns to writing

Congratulations, 1/12th of 2011 has passed. The no smoking sign will be turned off, please enjoy the movie, February.

Jan. 31, 1872, author Zane Grey is born.

Jan. 31, 1930, 3M began selling Scotch Tape.

Jan. 31, 1950, President Truman announces development of the H-bomb.

Thanks to History.com.


Here's the AccuWeather forecast:

Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

Cape Girardeau, Mo.

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 30, 2011: A great man is silenced

There was just a hint of spring in the air today here in the Land of Lincoln. Even with snow on the ground, I could tell spring is a mere six weeks away ...

Jan. 30, 1933, The Lone Ranger debuts on Detroit radio.

Jan. 30, 1948, Gandhi assasinated.

Thanks to History.com.


Here's the AccuWeather forecast:

Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

Cape Girardeau, Mo.

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 29, 2011: Baseball elects its first great class

The world is really changing. Egypt just the latest place people standing up for what they believe in.

Jan. 29, 1845, "The Raven" is published.

Jan. 29, 1936, the National Baseball Hall of Fame elects first members.

Thanks to History.com.


Here's the AccuWeather forecast:

Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

Cape Girardeau, Mo.

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 28, 2011: A sad day in space travel

Everybody has been working for the weekend, and it is almost here. Have a great weekend.

Jan. 28, 1777, British plan to isolate New England.

Jan. 28, 1986, space shuttle Challenger explodes 73 seconds into its mission

Thanks to History.com.


Here's the AccuWeather forecast:
Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

Cape Girardeau, Mo.

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 27, 2011: A magnificent magazine

I'm looking to buy a gondola. Jeff is getting a root canal. I love boating.

Jan. 26, 2011: Two military greats

The story of a king and his problems with public speaking lead the way for Oscar nominations. Let the hype begin for the Academy Awards, which will be announced Feb. 27.

Jan. 26, 1880, Douglas MacArthur was born.

Thanks to Answers.com for that information.

Jan. 26, 1945, Audie Murphy is wounded in World War II.

Thanks to History Channel for the information.

Here's the AccuWeather forecast:


Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

Cape Girardeau, Mo.

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 25, 2011: A gem of a stone

McDonald's might raisie prices on its menu with the cost of food rising. I guess the dollar menu will become the dollar-50 menu.

Jan. 25, 1759, Scottish poet Robert Burns is born.

Jan. 25, 1905, world's largest diamond found.

Jan. 25, 1924, the first Winter Olympics are held in Chamonix, France.

Here's the AccuWeather forecast:


Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

Cape Girardeau, Mo.

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 24, 2011: California is golden

I'm excited. Two weeks of hype for Super Bowl XLV.

Jan. 24, 1848, gold discovered at Sutter's Creek in California.

Jan. 24, 1935, the first canned beer goes on sale.

Jan. 24, 1972, Japanese soldier found hiding in Guam.

Here's the AccuWeather forecast:


Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

Cape Girardeau, Mo.

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 23, 2011: Flying saucer of fun

The days are getting longer. That is a good thing. By Thursday, the sunset will set after 5 p.m. for the first time since early November.

Jan. 23, 1849, first woman M.D.

Jan. 23, 1957, toy company Wham-O produces the first Frisbees.


Here's the AccuWeather forecast:


Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

Cape Girardeau, Mo.

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 22, 2011: A ruling that still stirs debate

Never trust a man with a video camera and a neck tie. It ends up getting you in a fighting mood and in a video on YouTube.

Jan. 22, 1973, U.S. Supreme Court legalizes abortion.

Jan. 22, 1998, Ted Kaczynski pleads guilty to bombings

Here's the AccuWeather forecast:

Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

Cape Girardeau, Mo.

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 21, 2011: Back in the USSR

WOW! Wal-Mart is pledging healthier food. And they are going to make it. Life is good ... if you are Wal-Mart.

Jan. 21, 1924, Vladimir Lenin dies.

Jan. 21, 1977, President Jimmy Carter pardons draft dodgers.

Here's the AccuWeather forecast:


Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

Cape Girardeau, Mo.

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 20, 2011: 52 Americans are freed

On Jan. 20, 1954, in Roger's Pass, Montana, the coldest temperature was recorded in the contiguous United States -- minus 69.7 degrees (F). That's not cold that is REALLY freezing cold.

Jan. 20, 1841, Hong Kong ceded to the British.

Jan. 20, 1981, the Iran Hostage Crisis ends

Here's the AccuWeather forecast:


Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

Cape Girardeau, Mo.

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 19, 2011: Two men; two different stories

The Salvation Army said more people are using the organization's food pantries. Supplies are down as well as monetary donations. Times are tough. If you can help, please do.

Jan. 19, 1807, Robert E. Lee is born.

Jan. 19, 1809, Edgar Allan Poe is born.


Here's the AccuWeather forecast:


Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

Cape Girardeau, Mo.

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 18, 2011: A boy and his bear

A 31-ounce beverage is the perfect way to slide into Mondays.

Jan. 18, 1778, Captain James Cook is the first European to discover the Hawaiian Islands.

Jan 18, 1882, A.A. Milne, creator of  Winie-the-Pooh, is born.

Jan 18, 1912, Robert Falcon Scott reaches the South Pole.

Here's the AccuWeather forecast:


Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

Cape Girardeau, Mo.

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 17, 2011: A heist that baffled Boston

It's all right. At least that is what the Traveling Wilburys tell us.

Easing us into Monday. Although, some of you are already there. Have a great week.

Jan. 17, 1893, Americans overthrow Hawaiian monarchy.

Jan. 17, 1950, Boston thieves pull off historic robbery.

Here's the AccuWeather forecast:


Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

Cape Girardeau, Mo.

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 15, 2011: A game grows into an unofficial national holiday

It's a good thing I don't know when exactly I was born. Then I would have to be bonkers about the possibillity of my zodiac sign changing.

Jan, 15, 1559, Elizabeth crowned queen of England.

Jan. 15, 1777, New Connecticut (Vermont) declares independence.

Jan. 15, 1967, Packers face the Chiefs in the first Super Bowl.
Thanks to History.com


Here's the AccuWeather forecast:

Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

Cape Girardeau, Mo.

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 14, 2011: A brilliant man lifes a simple life

In a world that seems like it runs on an energy drink, a 9-year-old girl's view of life and helping others should slow us down, We should realize it's the simple things that make life so precious.

Jan, 14, 1875, Albert Schweitzer born.

Jan. 14, 1980, gold prices soar.

Thanks to History.com


Here's the AccuWeather forecast:

Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 13, 2011: A legend of the Wild West dies

So the state of Illinois will  be taking more from us in income tax. We expect them to do more with less. Your turn to sacrifice along with us in the real world.

Jan. 13, 1128, Pope recognizes Knights Templar.

Jan. 13, 1929, Wyatt Earp dies in Los Angeles.

Thanks to History.com


Here's the AccuWeather forecast:

Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 12, 2011: I hear the call of the wild

Why is it the wack jobs among commenters are the first ones to complain about civility on commenting strings? Some anonymous commenters need to zip it.

Jan. 12, 1737, John Hancock is born. No truth to the rumour he formed the first progressive insurance company.

Jan. 12, 1876, writer Jack London is born.

Jan. 12, 1926, original Amos and Andy radio program debuts on Chicago radio.

Thanks to History.com


Here's the AccuWeather forecast:

Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:
Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 11, 2011: A Grand idea

The South will rise again, but first they have to get rid of the snow and ice.  Heck of a storm hit the area, now it is heading up the coast to D.C., New York City, Boston and Philadelphia.

Jan. 11, 1908, Theodore Roosevelt makes the Grand Canyon a nation monument.

Jan. 11, 1935, Amelia Earhart flies from Hawaii to California.

Thanks to History.com


Here's the AccuWeather forecast:

Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 10, 2011, Black gold is struck

Just another manic Monday awaits those that must earn a living.Hoping the world has a quieter day than Saturday. Instead of poiting figures and talking around the issue, let us try and make Earth a better place to live.

Jan. 10, 1901, the first Texas oil strike.

Jan. 10, 1946, first meeting of the United Nations.

Jan. 10, 2008, world's cheapest car debuts in India.

Thanks to History.com


Here's the AccuWeather forecast:

Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 9, 2011: A revolutionary pamphlet

We enjoy freedom of speech in the United States, but it comes with repsonsibility. So the talking heads that fill the airwaves that spew hate and other rubbish need to know it doesn't help change the world. It helps cause a tearing down of a civilized society.

Jan. 9, 1493, Columbus mistakes manatees for mermaids.

Jan. 9, 1776, Thomas Paine publishes Common Sense.

Jan. 9, 1887, record snow and cold decimates large herds of cattle in the Northern Plains.

Thanks to History.com


Here's the AccuWeather forecast:

Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 8, 2011: The state of the union is good

Sorry for no posts the past two days. My ghost writer says he had a long couple of days at work with all this news happening. I think he just was mad I ate all the catnip.

Jan. 8, 1790, George Washington delivers the first State of the Union address.

Jan. 8, 1877, Crazy Horse fights last battle.

Thanks to History.com

Here's the AccuWeather forecast:

Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 5, 2011: A bridge to opportunity

A lewd video was OK to show three years ago to U.S. Naval personnel. Now it is not. Communication in the Navy is a little shaky at best.

Jan. 5, 1933, Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge starts

Jan. 5, 1972, Pres. Nixon launches the space shuttle program.
Thanks to History.com

Here's the AccuWeather forecast:

Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 4, 2011: The tale begins for Grimm

Researchers say four species of bumblebee are near extinction. I don't like the buzz about that.

There is a partial solar eclipse Tuesday that can be seen in Europe, N. Africa and S. Asia.

Jan. 4. 1785, Jacob Grimm is born

Jan. 4, 1974, Pres. Nixon refuses to hand over tapes

Jan. 4, 1999, the euro debuts

Thanks to History.com


Here's the AccuWeather forecast:

Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 3, 2011: Just the facts, ma'am

It might take me a week, but I do know it is 2011. I posted 2010 on the Jan. 2 blog, oops.

Back to normal on Monday -- kids in school, everybody back from vacation and Congress is back. Oh well. Two out of three isn't bad.

Jan. 3, 1861, Delaware rejects secession

Jan. 3, 1952, "Dragnet" TV show debuts

Jan. 3, 1961, United States severs diplomatic relations with Cuba

Thanks to History.com


Here's the AccuWeather forecast:

Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Jan. 2, 2011: I can't drive 55

My apologies for the lack of posts the past couple of days. I was looking back on the year 2010 and found myself being so thankful for connecting with all of you.

Wishing you the best in 2011. Cheers.

Jan. 2, 1811, first censuring of a U.S. senator

Jan. 2, 1974, Pres. Nixon signs national speed limit into law

Jan. 2, 1980, US-Russia detente ends

Thanks to History.com


Here's the AccuWeather forecast:

Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI