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Beethoven's 'Fifth'
This Day in Music History: December 22, 1808Ludwig van Beethoven's 'fifth' does not refer to a fifth of alcohol, even though this was a big part of Beethoven's life since his father was an alcoholic....
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Pfeffernüesse!!!
Pfeffernüsse! What a strange word! A quick glance more than likely triggers German decent. Since we are in the midst of the Christmas season good possibility it has reference to some type of food....
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Touch of Catnip...
On December 22, Awakenings posted tribute to Beethoven's Fifth...No! No! Not a fifth of liquor but his famous symphony. You know, the one with the unforgettable first four notes...”bum bum bum...
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'Mr. Nice Guy'
The glitz, the glamour, the lights, the costumes, the speakers blasting, the fans, the screaming—all part of the show! It comes. It goes. Performance on stage and off stage. The flashiness and high...
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Christmas Eve Eve
What's going on Christmas Eve Eve? It's two days before Christmas so on the agenda might be next-to-the-last-minute shopping and gift wrapping, putting finishing touches on food prep for Christmas day,...
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Bring on the Good Cheer...Nog, that is!
A toast to the holidays is here so bring on the good cheer! Eggnog (or egg nog) is a sweet, dairy drink with cream, milk and often rum, brandy or whiskey. Eggnog is popular in the US and Canada, though...
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The Reason for this Season
The Christmas season is filled with times of joyful gathering...family, friends, colleagues, co-workers, acquaintances from many different backgrounds. The main question is...why do you join others in...
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Christmas Classics
Let your Christmas Day begin with the spotlight on several Christmas melodies. The songs begin with the Bing Crosby classic that has been on the air and in homes for 60 years. There is probably not a...
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Favorite Christmas Tradition...Pumpkin Pie!
Kitchen aromas are at their prime in preparation for Christmas day dinner. Family and friends are already arriving bringing good cheer and their own traditional contributions for the dinner table....
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Why the Candy 'Cane'
Christmas Day has come and is almost gone. Only the evening left with time for leftovers along with the welcomed time for relaxation...before beginning the real cleanup! Looking upon the Christmas tree...
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The 'Quiet' Beatle
There is hardly a day in the 60s and 70s without mention of The Beatles or one of the members of the band. While the band collectively racked up hit after hit after hit, individual members continued...
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The Most Popular Regift!
Christmas is a time for giving but in giving we are also receiving...words of thanks and gratitude, hugs, kisses and smiles from the heart. As an old saying goes, give what you would like for yourself...
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A Record Day in History: Playfully, Musically, Economically, Comically &...
As on any given day, many events have found their place in recorded history. This day is no exception with just a few being recognized below...playfully, musically, economically, comically and...
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"Mr. Excitement"
Cannot leave this evening without the spotlight on music entertainment. Top performing superstars often are categorized by standards set in one specific genre mainly because of unique vocal styles....
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Chocolate 'Rains'
December 28 is...National Chocolate Candy DayThis is the day when chocolate 'rains'Drizzles, sprinkles, poursEases the mind, relieves all painsPieces, bars and s'moresMilk, white, dark, truffledBasic...
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Liberty and Justice for All
This Day in History, December 28, 1945I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and...
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Where the Seeds of WOODSTOCK were Sown
The spotlight on this day shifts from one specific recording artist to an event that planted the seed for Woodstock. This specific festival drew 100,000 fans over three beautiful winter days, and...
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The Rest of December
It's Monday, the beginning of the last work week of December. Yesterday, December 27 was A Record Day in History: Playfully, Musically, Economically, Comically & Scientifically. Of course, you also...
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"The soup that won the war."
With the December wintry days comes the desire for comfort foods to warm the body all the way to the bone. It is not unusual to find stew, chili, gumbo and soup on the daily menu. Up for celebration is...
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Engineering Tragedy
Bridges are surrounded by history...phenomenal designs, such as the Golden Gate Bridge, as well as railroad trestle bridges. Each share stories of remarkable engineering but neither without its share...
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