Events

A Day for Random Acts of Kindness

Wouldn’t it be great if people start doing random acts of kindness for a whole day? Why, the world would be such a wonderful place if only people would do that. Just imagine, your next door neighbor would offer to mow your lawn for you, your aunt would offer to baby-sit for the kids while you and your wife go on a romantic dinner, your little sister would stop pestering you for a while, and your boss would not be such a slave driver for a day and would actually give you a few breaks. Of course, you wouldn’t just take and take and take. You would also give your share of kindness. You could try helping that old woman cross the street, you could give a toy to that little girl who is bawling her eyes out, you could buy some flowers for your wife or you could give your mother a call and ask her how she is and update her about the things that have been happening in your life.

President's Day occurs the 3rd Monday in February to honor the two presidents, Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.

Pretty in Pink Molly Ringwald

If ever there was an American Sweetheart, Molly Ringwald was it.  This screen and stage actress took the country by storm in her realistic and superb performances of teenage roles in the 1980’s.  Molly Ringwald garnered the top spot in Video Hits One’s (VH1) 100 Greatest Teen Stars.  She has blockbuster movies that she made in her teen years the most notable of which are Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club and also Pretty in Pink.  Sixteen Candles launched her to the mainstream and The Breakfast Club solidified her reputation as a teenage movie star.

Kiss from a Seal

Does anyone remember the artist who sang those ever heart wrenching songs such as “Kiss from a Rose”, “Fly like an Eagle” or, for our more familiar British friends, “Killer?”  The titles of the songs won’t probably ring much of a bell now, but once you’ve listened to them, you’ll notice a distinctly soft, warm voice that one can’t help but think of Seal.

Tragic Melody:  The Life of Kurt Cobain

“Famous is the last thing I wanted to be.”  This was what Kurt Cobain said yet he and the other members of his Seattle-based band, Nirvana, became the toast of the country and the world.  As the band’s leader, songwriter and vocalist/guitarist, Kurt Cobain’s star was the brightest.  Causing immeasurable controversy, Kurt Cobain officially died by his own hands on April 5, 1994.

The Lovely Jennifer Love Hewitt

That beguiling smile…those twinkling eyes…the sexy voice…these characteristics are just a few of a long list on reasons why everybody loves a certain girl named Jennifer Love Hewitt. Her captivating personality seems to add up every beautiful feature she possesses.

England’s Pride: Howard Jones

Howard Jones was born John Howard Jones on February 23, 1955 at Southampton England to proud parents John and Thelma Jones.  He is the first of the four boys blessed to this couple.  He grew up in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire and attended the Royal Grammar School there.  He later attended the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.

The Music of Sammy Kershaw

Sammy Kershaw was born Samuel Paul Kershaw on February 24, 1958 in Kaplan, Louisiana. He is a well-known American Country and Western music singer and a songwriter to date. His music made a great impact on country music lovers all around the United States.

The Captivating Tea Leoni

An accomplished actress, a loving mother and a devoted wife; this is Tea Leoni. Her name is pronounced as “TAY-uh” and means goddess in Greek. She lives her namesake with much aplomb and character. Tea Leoni even has her own asteroid, the 8299 Tealeoni named after her. Without a doubt, this woman has surely captivated millions with her beauty in the inside as well as outside.

The Ballad of Michael Bolton

Michael Bolton draws thousands of fans, young and old alike because of his magnificent talent in singing and delivering heart-wrenching and powerful music to lovers and friends alike. He has since sold over 53 million albums and earned recognition from award giving bodies like the prestigious Grammy Music Awards and the American Music Awards throughout his career.

Celebrating National Polar Bear Day

What is white, lives in the north pole, sleepy, cuddly, incredibly large, and has a whole day dedicated to its name? Why, a Polar Bear, of course.

The Polar Bear:

As you probably have seen in a million pictures before, the polar bear seems to be covered in white fur. This stark white fur is probably what earned them the nickname “White Bear”. But few people know that the polar bear’s fur is not really white but translucent. Their translucent fur makes them look like they’re either white or cream-colored. This translucent fur is actually what camouflages them from any of their natural enemies. It is also what makes them such excellent predators. Their prey wouldn’t be able to distinguish their large forms from the heaps of snow.

A Celebration of the National Tooth Fairy Day...

The tooth fairy is a myth that can be traced back to the culture of the Americans and the Europeans. This character is said to be filled with magical mystery and generosity. Children all over the world believe that the tooth fairy gives coins and money in exchange for their milk teeth after it has fallen off. Children put their baby teeth in a tooth box and place them underneath their pillows at night and the next day would find money or a gift in exchange for the teeth. Even if a child loses his teeth without putting it underneath his pillow, it is believed that the tooth fairy magically knows and will still leave a gift for him at night.

The inventor of the telephone was born March 3rd, 1847 at Edlinburgh, Scotland. Bell's father, Melville taught the deaf, using visual devices to instruct articulation. These tools inspired in part the vibrating membrane used in the telephone. The first electrically transmitted voice was that of Bell speaking to his assistant, March 10, 1876. " Mr. Watson, come here, I want you."

Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch

If you control the spring, you can control the way the river flows.  I believe that this describes media mogul Rupert Murdoch.  I doubt very much that you haven’t heard about him before.  A furor resulted when he divorced his second wife of 30 years to marry his current wife who is approximately 40 years his junior; this made a lot of noise at that time that you couldn’t have failed to notice.  If you still don’t know who he is, then you’d better do so because this man is running a media network that is so vast that it’s more than likely influencing your thoughts, feelings and activities.  He is even the owner of your favorite social networking site, MySpace.com.

A holiday of Irish traditions, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated worldwide by Irish and those who are "Irish for a day" on March 17th. There are parades, wearin o' the green, and tales of St Patrick, the shamrock and the Blarney Stone.