Monthly Archives: February 2014

Thoughts for the Day

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Ron

Today in History (February 23rd): 1455: The print run of the Gutenberg Bible began. 1633: Birthdays: British diarist Samuel Pepys. 1685: Birthdays: German composer George Frideric Handel. 1744: Birthdays: Mayer Amschel Rothschild, European banker and founder of the Rothschild financial … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for the Day

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Ron

Today in History (February 22nd): 1732: Birthdays: George Washington, (1732-1799) War Hero, General, First President of the United States. 1788: Birthdays: German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. 1819: A treaty with Spain ceded Florida to the United States. Birthdays: Poet, diplomat and … Continue reading →

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Quotes February 22nd

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Ron

George Washington (1732-1799) War Hero, General, First President of the United States: “A free people ought not only to be armed, but disciplined… their safety and interest require that they should promote such manufactories as tend to render them independent … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for the Day

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Ron

Today in History (March 21st): Dilbert Quotes “A good novel tells us the truth about its hero; but a bad novel tells us the truth about its author. ” – G. K. Chesterton “The strongest natures, when they are influenced, … Continue reading →

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Fix a Toilet

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Ron

Remove Stains with Coca-Cola: Get rid of stubborn toilet bowl stains with a 12-ounce can of Coca-Cola. Pour the full can around the rim of your toilet so it coats the toilet bowl and let the soda sit for an … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for the Day (February 20th)

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Ron

Today in History: 1547: Edward VI was crowned King of England at the age of nine. 1726: Birthdays: American Revolutionary War hero William Prescott. 1809: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the power of the federal government was no greater than … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for the Day

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Ron

Today in History (February 19th): 1473: Birthdays: Nicolaus Copernicus, the father of modern astronomy, was born in Torun, a city in north-central Poland. 1717: Birthdays: British actor David Garrick. 1807: Aaron Burr, a former U.S. vice president, was arrested in … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for the Day

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Ron

Today in History (February 18th): President’s Day (United States) 1229: Emperor Frederick II signed a truce, regaining Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem for the Holy Roman Empire. 1841: The first filibuster in the U.S. Senate began. It ended March 11. 1848: … Continue reading →

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Quotes February 17th

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Ron

“Who seeks, and will not take, when once ’tis offered, Shall never find it more.” – William Shakespeare, 1564-1616 “Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is.” – Vince Lombardi, 1913-1970 About order levitra canada In the realm of oral … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for the Day

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Ron

Today in History (February 17th): 1621: Miles Standish was appointed first commander of the Plymouth colony. 1801: The U.S. House of Representatives chose Thomas Jefferson as the third president of the United States after he and Aaron Burr tied in … Continue reading →

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