Wednesday, October 25th. Day 298 of 2023
We just had National Pasta Day, today is World Pasta Day ! No problem, every day would suit me
1854: The Charge of the Light Brigade took place during the Crimean War. The British were winning the Battle of Balaclava when Lord James Cardigan received an order to attack the Russians. He took his troops into a valley and suffered 40 percent casualties. The order was the result of confusion and was not given intentionally
1917: The Bolsheviks under Vladimir Ilyich Lenin seized power in Russia
1955: The microwave oven, for home use, was introduced by The Tappan Company
1983: U.S. troops invaded Grenada to restore order after a coup within Grenada’s Communist (pro-Cuban) government
1999: Golfer Payne Stewart and 5 others die in plane crash in South Dakota
2001: It was announced that scientists had unearthed the remains of an ancient crocodile which lived 110 million years ago. The animal, found in Africa grew as long as 40 feet and weighed as much as eight metric tons
2001: Microsoft releases Windows XP
In the News: Voter turnout continues to be light in Taylorsville Election…Deadline to nominate someone for Christmas Parade Grand Marshall in November 2nd…Taylorsville woman facing felony drug charge after traffic stop…Alexander County man ordered to serve 20 days in jail…Taylorsville woman jailed for probation violation
Weather: Sunny and 74 today !
Sports: Alexander Central Soccer plays Watauga today in match to determine #1 4A seed in State Playoffs…Kaleb Genwright in the Taylorsville Savings Bank-B86 Cougar of the Week…Snakes headed to the World Series…Canes lose in Tampa…Hornets tip-off season tonight…Panthers put three players on injured reserve
Happy Birthday: Bob Knight, Jon Anderson, James Carville, David Furnish,Tracy Nelson, Michael Boatman, Chely Wright, Pedro Martinez, Katy Perry
Lonely, turns out you’re not alone https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/24/health/lonely-adults-gallup-poll-wellness/index.html
Bud Light trying win their market share back https://www.foxnews.com/media/ufc-announces-bud-light-official-beer-partnership-anheuser-busch
Word of the Day: retrofit [ verb re-troh-fit, re-troh-fit; noun, adjective re-troh-fit ] To modify equipment (in airplanes, automobiles, a factory, etc.) that is already in service using parts developed or made available after the time of original manufacture. To install, fit, or adapt (a device or system) for use with something older, Noun: An instance of updating, enlarging, etc., with new or modified equipment.
Quote of the Day: “If you want to make everyone happy, don’t be a leader. Sell ice cream”…Steve Jobs