Today in History

1901-Walt Disney was born
1908 - At the University of Pittsburgh, numerals were first used on football uniforms worn by college football players. Thanks to the University of Pirrsburgh, the jersey industry is probably in the billions.
1933 - Prohibition came to an end when Utah became the 36th state to ratify the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Here is a toast to the farewell of prohibition.
1945 - The so-called "Lost Squadron" disappeared. The five U.S. Navy Avenger bombers carrying 14 Navy flyers began a training mission at the Ft. Lauderdale Naval Air Station. They were never heard from again.
1962 - The U.S. and the Soviet Union agreed to cooperate in the peaceful uses of outer space. What would it be like if we didnt have this agreement? Could you imagine the type of wars we could have in outter space?
2008- OJ Simpson was sentenced to at least 15 years in Jail for armed robbery and kidnapping. Just a few too years late and a few too years short of what he deserves.

Intereresting Fact

i know I am a couple of days early on this but I may forget to do it tommorow and Sunday I am out of town (more on that on my next post). Sunday is of course the 67th aniversary of the day that the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. But did you know, the Japanese attacked on a Sunday (the 7th falls on a sunday this year), and the number of navy officers who were killed was 2008. Kind of interesting isnt it? Thanks to Mr. Sleppy (a teacher at Bashor) for providing that information. Now I wanna get my DVD coppy of Tora Tora Tora out and watch it.

Christmas Get to KNow You

My Cousin Heather Emailed this to me. Thought I would just post this on my blog instead of forwarding it.
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? I Usually wrap my gifts but understand why people like to use bags. If you have seen my wrapping job, you probably think I should go with the bags.
2. Real tree or Artificial? I have a artificial tree. had a real tree only once. They look nicer, smell nice, but man they are a pain in the but to clean after. Not worth my time at least not this year.
3. When do you put up the tree? I did a couple of days after thanksgiving. Usually just whenever I have time.
4. When do you take the tree down? We will see. not sure
5. Do you like egg nog? Its alright. Dont drink too much
6. Favorite gift received as a child? Probably my NES system. I got it about 2 years after everyone else got one and it was already outdated by the super NES system. Oh well it was still great!
7. Hardest person to buy for? Emma
8. Easiest person to buy for? Emma
9. Do you have a nativity scene? Emma has one that is a work in progress. She gets a new piece from my mom and dad every year
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Not sure what I am going to do this year yet
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Probably something clothing related butdont remember off the top of my hand
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? The Christmas Story. Is there anything better? Christmas Vacation is a close second.
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Whenever I find time. I am hoping to do it tomorrow after work
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? yep
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Ham
16. Lights on the tree? All white
17. Favorite Christmas song? Carol of the Bells. Dont know the words but love the music
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? a few minutes away
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? I think so
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Neither. I dont own and angel or star so I got a different type of star on top of my tree. Peyton Manning
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? both
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Grape Road
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? I got alot of sports figures on my tree
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Ham
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? HDTV

Today in History

On Dec. 4, 1945, the Senate approved U.S. participation in the United Nations. This might be the biggest mistake in U.S. History. Now its like we have to ask our mommy if we can go to war.

2000 A Florida state judge refused to overturn Republican presidential candidate George W. Bush's certified victory in Florida, and the U.S. Supreme Court set aside a ruling that had allowed manual recounts. Just think, Al Gore could have been president. How scary would that have been?

This day in History (December 2nd)

Today in 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself Emperor of France- the first French emperor in 1000 years. Isn't that like Michael Jackson naming himself the King of Pop? Apparently no one argued here either.

Also in the year 1916 baseball players who are injured now get full pay for duration of their contract. I have a feeling that they weren't getting paid as much as they do now, and they didn't expect their contracts to get so ridiculously high.

Funny Video

I will be honest, I got this off of Derry's blog. and you thought this was a joke when you were a kid. Enjoy

Link to Derry's blog. href="http://derryprenket.blogspot.com"> his is better than mine

Today in History

Today in History back in 1891 James Naismith created the game of basketball. Shouldn't today be a national holiday? The man who created the greatest game ever made should have a special day for him dont you think?