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[flip from jersey]

In 1894 - Coca-Cola is bottled and sold for the first
 time in Vicksburg, Mississippi, by local soda fountain
 operator Joseph Biedenharn.

In 1912 - The Girl Guides (later renamed the
 Girl Scouts of the USA) are founded in the United States.

[flip from jersey]

In 1933 - Great Depression: Franklin D. Roosevelt addresses
 the nation for the first time as President of the United States.
 This is also the first of his "fireside chats". ~ Jimmy Carter
 tried to copy FDR during the energy crisis of the late 1970's and failed.

In 1947 - The Truman Doctrine is proclaimed to help stem
 the spread of Communism. ~ The US officially becomes the
 world's policemen. Don't believe me? Look it up.

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In 1993 - The Blizzard of 1993 - Snow begins to fall across the
 eastern portion of the US with tornadoes, thunder snow storms,
 high winds and record low temperatures. The storm lasts for 30
 hours. ~ Hell freezes over. See next item:

In 1993 - Janet Reno is sworn in as the United States' first female attorney general.

In 1993 - North Korea nuclear weapons program: North Korea says that
 it plans to withdraw from the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty and refuses
 to allow inspectors access to its nuclear sites. ~ But they aren't
 building anything nuclear. Really. Seriously.

[Travellin Dave]

In 1894 - Coca-Cola is bottled and sold for the first
 time in Vicksburg, Mississippi, by local soda fountain
 operator Joseph Biedenharn.

In 1912 - The Girl Guides (later renamed the
 Girl Scouts of the USA) are founded in the United States.

But that Coke had a bit more kick to it...

[flip from jersey]

Notable Birthdays:
In 1831 - Clement Studebaker, American businessman (d. 1901)
 ~ He co-founded the H & C Studebaker Company, precursor of
 the Studebaker Corporation, which built Pennsylvania-German
 Conestoga wagons and carriages during his lifetime, and automobiles after his death.

In 1832 - Charles Boycott, English farmer and agent (d. 1897) ~ For
 some reason, people wouldn't buy from his farm.

In 1914 - Julia Lennon, English mother of John Lennon (d. 1958)

In 1922 - Jack Kerouac, American author and poet (d. 1969)
In 1933 - Barbara Feldon, American actress ~ Agent 99 on Get Smart

In 1946 - Liza Minnelli, American actress, singer, and dancer ~ She
 could laugh at herself quite well. See Arrested Development.
In 1948 - James Taylor, American singer-songwriter and guitarist ~ Puts me to sleep.

[flip from jersey]

In 1894 - Coca-Cola is bottled and sold for the first
 time in Vicksburg, Mississippi, by local soda fountain
 operator Joseph Biedenharn.

In 1912 - The Girl Guides (later renamed the
 Girl Scouts of the USA) are founded in the United States.

But that Coke had a bit more kick to it...

Yes the real thing... but it came from a drug
store soda fountain....  (edit)

[flip from jersey]

Notable Deaths:

In 417 - A pope

In 604 - A different pope

In 1942 - Robert Bosch, German engineer and businessman,
 founded Robert Bosch GmbH (b. 1861)

In 2001 - Morton Downey, Jr., American singer-songwriter and
 talk show host (b. 1933)

In 2001 - Robert Ludlum, American author (b. 1927) ~ Seems
 like he is still writing somehow.

[A Friend of Charlie]

Breakfast anyone?

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I'd try that, morning Dave, Shaun, Chip

Good mornin Scott and Tony

Good morning, Shaun.

[A Friend of Charlie]

Morning Chip, Dave, Biebs, Mr. Mayor and Yellow Star.

Good morning, CADave.

[A Friend of Charlie]

I just got paid my bonus which is about 75% of what it was last year.  But I was expecting 0% so I'm thrilled!

That's great, I think?

It absolutely is!  Good morning, Scott.

Ooohhh, looks like it just went up an additional 5%, more cigar money!

At the very least, I can renew my web hosting service.  Bad news is, more CigarBanter for the next year.

But the Banter should turn profitable by next year.

I agree.  But the money is due now.  Anyhoo, I'm hitting the road.  See yuz a bit later.

Uh-oh, sounds like he's leaning towards paid memberships

Not at all.  Besides, who would pay to get abused by you?

flip it around, he has to pay every time he lashes out at a member,
you could be in the black by May!
good morning boys... 

Good morning, Flip.

[Travellin Dave]

Morning Chip, Dave, Biebs, Mr. Mayor and Yellow Star.

Good morning, CADave.

Homeward bound tonight. 

[razgueado]

I just got paid my bonus which is 80% of what it was last year.  But I was expecting 0% so I'm thrilled!  (Edit)  Ya gotta love direct deposit.

Be Happy, my wife's was half of last years.

My bonus was 100% of last year's. Nada. But I don't get bonuses so it doesn't hurt much.

Morning, muchachos.

[CigarGuy87]

Morning Chip, Dave, Biebs, Mr. Mayor and Yellow Star.

Good morning, CADave.

Homeward bound tonight. 

Nice!!!

[CigarGuy87]

I just got paid my bonus which is 80% of what it was last year.  But I was expecting 0% so I'm thrilled!  (Edit)  Ya gotta love direct deposit.

Be Happy, my wife's was half of last years.

My bonus was 100% of last year's. Nada. But I don't get bonuses so it doesn't hurt much.

Morning, muchachos.

Good morning Raz!

[razgueado]

I just got paid my bonus which is 80% of what it was last year.  But I was expecting 0% so I'm thrilled!  (Edit)  Ya gotta love direct deposit.

Be Happy, my wife's was half of last years.

My bonus was 100% of last year's. Nada. But I don't get bonuses so it doesn't hurt much.

Morning, muchachos.

Good morning Raz!

Morning, Shaun.