Image of the Day – May 10, 2010 – The Transcontinental Railroad
On this day in 1869 "The Golden Spike" was driven at Promontory Point, Utah, completing the first Transcontinental Railroad. Image and caption provided by www.PBS.org via the National Archives. [caption id="attachment_111" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Dignitaries and railworkers gather to drive the "golden spike" and join the tracks of the transcontinental railroad at Promontory Point, Utah, on May 10, 1869. The Central Pacific's wood-burning locomotive, Jupiter, stands to the left, the Union Pacific's coal-burning No. 119 to the right."][/caption]
Image of the Day 9-11-09 Remembering The World Trade Center
I grew up in New Jersey. In the town where I grew up we had a beach. Any day of the week all you had to do was walk up onto the dunes of the beach and you could see the New York City skyline, and the Statue of Liberty. It was actually pretty cool to be able to see it every day if you wanted to. It was amazing on the Fourth of July. We'd go to the beach to watch our own town's fireworks, but we'd also get to watch shows from all over the coast of New Jersey. ...
Image of the Day – May 5, 2010 – Gulf Oil Leak
Now, please don't misunderstand me. I realize that this oil leak, and any oil leak is devastating to the environment, the animals, and the land/water around it. I hate that X gallons of oil are pouring into the Gulf of Mexico. It does however create some incredible designs/images though. Here are two of them for today's Images of the Day. [caption id="attachment_57" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Gulf Oil Leak image - taken by the Associated Press"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_59" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Gulf Oil Leak image 2 - taken by the Associated Press"][/caption]
Video of the Day – May 10, 2010 – Joan Crawford Tribute
Actress Joan Crawford, aka Mommy Dearest, died 33 years ago today today in 1977. This video clip is a Joan Crawford tribute by Ann Blyth for Turner Classic Movies. Blyth was Crawford's co-star in the 1945 film, Mildred Pierce. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqdjm3WzJuI Here is the clip that everyone knows Joan Crawford for. It is the "No Wire Hangers" scene from Mommy Dearest. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUZdXUI3VKo
Image of the Day 9-10-09 Best Space Picture Ever
I have been waiting and waiting to get this site started! I will post a new Image of the Day here each and every day for your viewing pleasure. I do hope you enjoy. When I saw this image I knew this has to be the first one I used. It is an image sent back from the Hubble Telescope. The image is from a region in Omega Centauri. Omega Centauri is a cluster of nearly 10 million stars, most of which are between 10 and 12 billion years old. It is located about 16,000 light-years from earth. I am pretty sure this ...
Image of the Day – May 6, 2010 – Lost in Translation
When some things are lost in translation it can be REALLY bad! Someone needs "Port-a-Potty" explained to them a little bit better. I wonder where things go when they are flushed.
Image of the Day 9-15-09 – Swine Flu Epidemic Hits Us All
The Swine Flu is spreading like wildfire. Luckily the said today that the vaccinations are ready because it is getting ugly in some circles... [caption id="attachment_39" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Swine Flu touches all walks of life."][/caption]
Image of the Day – May 9, 2010 – Bang-Zoom
Well, I know it is Mother's Day, but today's image has nothing to do with that. On this day in 1971 one of my favorite shows of all-time aired its final episode. Odd some times how TV works. I wasn't born until October of that year, yet one of my favorite shows ended months before then. Here is today's Image of the Day... Many of you will recognize that image from the opening scene of The Honeymooners. Their last original episode aired on May, 9 1971. I miss it being on EVERY night. I used to stay up and watch it growing up, ...
Image of the Day – May 7, 2010 – Sometimes nature makes the best pictures
Nature usually has a way of making some of the best images possible. What an amazing sky.
Images of the Day 9-14-09 The Week in Sports
Today we have a series of pictures to make up for the weekend. A lot has happened in the sports world in the past week. The NFL season got underway, the U.S. Open was contested, and something amazing happened in The Bronx, and something important even happened in the basketball world. Here are just a few images from the past week, as well as a few videos to go along with them. My personal favorite moment was the historic thing that took place in The Bronx. (Disclaimer: I am a lifelong Yankee fan.) Derek Jeter surpassed the legendary Lou Gehrig as ...
Image of the Day 9-17-09 – Touching Moment at a Baseball Game
Just in case you haven't already seen this in the past day or two I wanted to share it. I am including the video clip along with the image because it is what happened before the hug that makes this today's Image of the Day. [caption id="attachment_42" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="A man shares a hug with his young daughter at Tuesday's Phillies game."][/caption]
Image of the Day – May 8, 2010 – The 1984 Olympics
On this day in 1984, just months before the Olympic Games were to begin in Los Angeles, California the Soviets announced they would be boycotting the games. So, I decided to share a memory from my past as today's Image of the Day. Along with the 1984 Olympics came their mascot, Sam The Eagle. Sam was EVERYWHERE! Luckily for me I got to go on vacation with my friends family that year. The vacation was in one of those campers attached on top of a pickup truck. The plan was to drive from New Jersey, down to Louisiana, then across to ...
Videos of the Day – May 9, 2010 – The Honeymooners
As I pointed out in today’s Image of the Day post, we are adding a Video of the Day feature to the site. There WILL NOT be a video every day. For today we have a couple of my favorite clips from The Honeymooners which aired its final original episode on this day in 1971. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB5a6y3okeo httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg9nrR0grLA
Image of the Day
Not sure what to get that niece or nephew you only see once or twice a year for Christmas? Well some times other countries have...
Image of the Day – May 22, 2010 – Weird Things to do in DCSome people spend their vacations doing some weird things. It is an inventive idea though. Read More →
Image of the Day – May 21, 2010 – Tree PersonAgain, some times nature can provide the best images of all. Look closely at this tree, do you see the person? Read More →
Image of the Day – May 18, 2010 – White Trash MansionSome times you can take the white trash out of the trailer park...but you can't take the trailer park out of the white trash. Read More →
Image of the Day – May 16, 2010 – Today we lost a Rock/Metal God!Early Sunday morning Metal God Ronnie James Dio lost his battle with stomach cancer. He will be sorely missed in the music world....
Image of the Day – May 15, 2010 – A bit late, but my own pictureWell, we were off all day finding homes for some kittens. Then when we got home I had to send some more pictures. This led to...
Image of the Day – May 14, 2010 –Some times the McDonald's Corporation doesn't really inspect some of their international franchise locations. At least they do...
Image of the Day – May 13, 2010 – “Back when I was a kid…”You know the old line, "Back when I was a kid...". People older than you have had to say it at some point. Maybe finishing it...
Image of the Day – May 12, 2010 – Bird DoctorHis parents always wanted him to become a heart surgeon...He however, followed his dream of being an ears, nose, and throat doctor...
Images of the Day – May 11, 2010 – Tornadoes Rip Through OklahomaOne ongoing concern if you live in Oklahoma is the ever present danger of tornadoes. Tornado season here technically runs from...
Image of the Day – May 10, 2010 – The Transcontinental RailroadOn this day in 1869 "The Golden Spike" was driven at Promontory Point, Utah, completing the first Transcontinental Railroad. Image...
Image of the Day – May 9, 2010 – Bang-ZoomWell, I know it is Mother's Day, but today's image has nothing to do with that. On this day in 1971 one of my favorite shows...
Image of the Day – May 8, 2010 – The 1984 OlympicsOn this day in 1984, just months before the Olympic Games were to begin in Los Angeles, California the Soviets announced they...
Image of the Day – May 7, 2010 – Sometimes nature makes the best picturesNature usually has a way of making some of the best images possible. What an amazing sky. Read More →
Image of the Day – May 6, 2010 – Lost in TranslationWhen some things are lost in translation it can be REALLY bad! Someone needs "Port-a-Potty" explained to them a little bit...
Image of the Day – May 5, 2010 – Gulf Oil LeakNow, please don't misunderstand me. I realize that this oil leak, and any oil leak is devastating to the environment, the animals,...
Image of the Day 9-17-09 – Touching Moment at a Baseball GameJust in case you haven't already seen this in the past day or two I wanted to share it. I am including the video clip along with...
Image of the Day 9-15-09 – Swine Flu Epidemic Hits Us AllThe Swine Flu is spreading like wildfire. Luckily the said today that the vaccinations are ready because it is getting ugly in...
Images of the Day 9-14-09 The Week in SportsToday we have a series of pictures to make up for the weekend. A lot has happened in the sports world in the past week. The NFL...
Image of the Day 9-11-09 Remembering The World Trade CenterI grew up in New Jersey. In the town where I grew up we had a beach. Any day of the week all you had to do was walk up onto the...
Video of the Day
In honor of the film MacGruber opening in theaters today I decided to use a clip from SNL guest starring Betty White from a couple weeks ago.
Video of the Day – May 18, 2010 – Justin Timberlake’s other careerI don't really like Justin Timberlake's music...luckily if he weren't a hugely successful singer he could have another successful career in the spotlight...as a comedian. He is hilarious any time he is on Saturday Night Live. Here is one of his musical sketches. So, bring it on down to Plasticville!
Video of the Day – May 16, 2010 – Dio performing my favorite Dio songMy favorite Dio song is probably Rainbow in the Dark. Here is a clip of a live performance of it from 1983. Enjoy R.I.P. Dio
Video of the Day – May 14, 2010 – Not all Stormtroopers can be fighter pilots.All you Star Wars fans should get a kick out of this. Actually you don't even have to be a fan to think it is rather funny.
Video of the Day – May 13, 2010 – Really Odd Talent, but WOW!I was searching for his recent appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, but could only find it on Hulu.com and couldn't get their site to cooperate with me. So I went and found this much older clip which is actually a bit more impressive. What the last trick he does! OMG!
Video of the Day – May 12, 2010 – Betty White and Craig FergusonTwo of my favorite people in the world are Betty White, and Craig Ferguson. They both have made me laugh for hours in my lifetime. they are great at almost anything they do. Here is a clip of Betty White posing as a John McCain speech writer back in 2008.
Video of the Day – May 11, 2010 – Stupid People and Funny BloopersI came across this video on YouTube.com earlier today. It has some funny moments, and some that make you cringe. Please make sure you read the pop-up note that says "The kid was ok." lol
Video of the Day – May 10, 2010 – Joan Crawford TributeActress Joan Crawford, aka Mommy Dearest, died 33 years ago today today in 1977. This video clip is a Joan Crawford tribute by Ann Blyth for Turner Classic Movies. Blyth was Crawford's co-star in the 1945 film, Mildred Pierce. Here is the clip that everyone knows Joan Crawford for. It is the "No Wire Hangers" scene ...
Videos of the Day – May 9, 2010 – The HoneymoonersAs I pointed out in today’s Image of the Day post, we are adding a Video of the Day feature to the site. There WILL NOT be a video every day. For today we have a couple of my favorite clips from The Honeymooners which aired its final original episode on this day in 1971.
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