Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Almanacs “Ex-Yankees star Tommy Henrich has died at 96 - Tulsa World” plus 4 more

Almanacs “Ex-Yankees star Tommy Henrich has died at 96 - Tulsa World” plus 4 more

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Ex-Yankees star Tommy Henrich has died at 96 - Tulsa World

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 06:51 AM PST

Tommy Henrich, nicknamed "Old Reliable" for his knack of delivering clutch hits for the New York Yankees, died Tuesday in Dayton, Ohio. He was 96.

Henrich was a five-time All-Star outfielder who joined the Yankees in 1937 and finished in 1950, winning four World Series championships.

Henrich hit the first game-ending home run in World Series history, leading off the bottom of the ninth inning with a drive against Don Newcombe to beat Brooklyn 1-0 in the 1949 opener.

"He was extremely good in big games, games that meant something," former teammate and family friend Bobby Brown told The Associated Press by telephone from his home in Texas. "We didn't call him 'Old Reliable.' We just knew he was 'Old Reliable.' "

Bob Keane was raw, only played a few songs, and had just a couple interesting guitar riffs, but he would say later that there was just something special about the teenager he would rename Ritchie Valens and turn into one of the biggest rock 'n' roll stars ever.

Keane, who died Saturday in Los Angeles at age 87, was a hustling independent record producer in 1958 when he caught 17-year-old Richard Valenzuela's act at a small theater in a barrio on the edge of the San Fernando Valley.

He put Valenzuela under contract, shortened his name, brought him to the same studio where Phil Spector recorded his greatest works and set about helping him write and record Valens' first hit, "Come On, Let's Go."

By the time Valens died eight months later in a plane

crash with Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper, he had two more hits on Keane's Del-Fi label ("Oh Donna" and "La Bamba") and was a teen idol.

Bess Lomax Hawes, who sang with Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, co-wrote the Kingston Trio hit "M.T.A." and spent a lifetime documenting American folklore in recordings and films, died Friday in Portland, Ore. She was 88.

Hawes, who was the daughter of legendary folk musicologist John Lomax, grew up helping her father collect and transcribe field recordings of folk musicians for the Library of Congress.

In the 1940s, she had joined Guthrie, Seeger, her husband, Butch Hawes, and others in a popular, if loose-knit, folk group called the Almanac Singers that Seeger has since joked never bothered to rehearse until it got onstage.

In the late 1940s, Hawes and Jacqueline Steiner co-wrote "M.T.A.," a whimsical, banjo-driven tale of a harried commuter named Charlie who gets on a Boston subway, learns he doesn't have the proper fare and is never allowed to get off. Often called "Charlie and the M.T.A.," it became a hit for the Kingston Trio a decade later.

Hawes, meanwhile, moved to Los Angeles with her husband in the 1950s and later joined the faculty at California State University, Northridge, which honored her with a Phenomenal Woman Award in 2004.

President Bill Clinton awarded her the National Medal of Arts in 1993.

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Preorders Now Being Taken for ATA American Trucking Trends 2009-2010 - Biloxi Sun Herald

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 06:44 AM PST

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ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Trucking Associations (ATA) today announced that ATA American Trucking Trends 2009-2010, the almanac of U.S. trucking, will be available on Monday, Dec. 21. Preorders for the report will be accepted starting today, Dec. 2.

Trends, produced by the ATA Economics Department, provides a profile of the dynamics shaping the trucking industry. It is the singularly most important guide to trucking facts and figures. It also serves as a vital source of information on major trucking and transportation issues for the 21st century. Trends is indispensable for trucking companies, industry suppliers, logistics providers, analysts, public policy decision makers, and many others. It will be available in book, CD and downloadable PDF formats.

Trends includes: 

     --  Standard Trucking and Transportation Statistics     --  Size of the Industry     --  Trucking Performance     --  Fleet Demographics     --  Retail Sales     --  Taxes     --  Safety     --  International Trade     --  Trucks and the Environment     --  Diesel Fuel Price Trends     --  U.S. Commercial Truck Configurations     --  Glossary

ATA American Trucking Trends 2009-2010 is part of ATA Business Solutions, a line of information products, business tools, services, training programs, and conferences specifically designed to address the critical issues affecting trucking companies and fleet operators. Proceeds from sales support the efforts of ATA and participating state trucking associations, including outreach and advocacy.

To order or receive more information, call 1-866-821-3468 (toll free) or visit www.ATABusinessSolutions.com.

The American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of other trucking groups, industry-related conferences, and its 50 affiliated state trucking associations, ATA represents more than 37,000 members covering every type of motor carrier in the United States.

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The Almanac - OfficialWire

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 05:26 AM PST

The moon is full. The morning stars are Venus, Mars, Saturn and Mercury. The evening stars are Neptune, Jupiter and Uranus.

Those born on this date are under the sign of Sagittarius. They include French painter Georges-Pierre Seurat in 1859; circus co-founder Charles Ringling in 1863; engineer Peter Carl Goldmark, the inventor of the long-playing record, in 1906; composer/lyricist Adolph Green in 1914; opera singer Maria Callas in 1923; former Secretary of State Alexander Haig Jr. in 1924 (age 85); actress Julie Harris in 1925 (age 84); former U.S. Attorney General Edwin Meese III in 1931 (age 78); artist and dog photographer William Wegman in 1943 (age 66); actress Cathy Lee Crosby in 1944 (age 65); figure skater Randy Gardner in 1957 (age 52); actress Lucy Liu in 1968 (age 41); tennis player Monica Seles in 1973 (age 36) and pop singer Britney Spears in 1981 (age 28).

 

On this date in history:

In 1804, Napoleon crowned himself emperor of France.

In 1823, during his annual address to the U.S. Congress, President James Monroe proclaimed a new U.S. foreign policy initiative that became known as the "Monroe Doctrine."

In 1859, abolitionist John Brown was hanged for his raid on the federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry, W.Va.

In 1927, the Model A Ford was introduced as the successor to the Model T. The price of a Model A roadster was $395.

In 1942, the Atomic Age was born when scientists demonstrated the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction at a laboratory below the stands at the University of Chicago football stadium.

In 1954, the U.S. Senate voted 65 to 22 to condemn Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy, R-Wis., for conduct unbecoming a senator. The condemnation, which was equivalent to a censure, related to McCarthy's controversial investigation of allegedly suspected communists in the U.S. government, military and civilian society.

In 1961, Fidel Castro disclosed he was a communist, acknowledging he concealed the fact until he solidified his hold on Cuba.

In 1982, 62-year-old retired dentist Barney Clark became the first person to receive a permanent artificial heart. He survived 112 days.

In 1990, Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein declared that the chance for war was "50-50," depending on U.S. willingness to negotiate the Persian Gulf crisis.

Also in 1990, Aaron Copland, the dean of American music, died at age 90; and actor Bob Cummings died at age 80.

In 1993, Colombian drug trafficker Pablo Escobar was killed in a shoot-out with police and soldiers in the Colombian city of Medellin.

In 2001, U.S. forces in Afghanistan captured John Walker Lindh, 20, a U.S. citizen from San Anselmo, Calif., found fighting with the Taliban.

Also in 2001, Enron, the giant Houston energy trading company, its stock nearly worthless, became the largest firm to file for bankruptcy.

In 2002, U.S. President George W. Bush said "the signs are not encouraging" that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein would comply with U.N. resolutions on disarmament despite the prospect of military action should he fail to do so.

Also in 2002, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston reportedly considered bankruptcy protection in the wake of the clergy sex abuse scandal. More than 200 alleged victims were involved.

In 2004, John Danforth, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, resigned.

Also in 2004, NATO officially handed over peacekeeping duties in Bosnia to European forces known as Eufor.

In 2006, at least 32 people died and 16 were injured when a 150-year-old pedestrian bridge collapsed onto a passenger train near Bhagalpur, India.

Also in 2006, three Baghdad car bombs, detonated in quick succession, killed at least 51 people, many shopping at a food market in a Shiite neighborhood.

In 2007, Russian President Vladimir Putin's party dominated parliamentary elections. Putin, who cannot seek another consecutive term, is expected to name his successor and run for prime minister.

Also in 2007, Venezuela voters rejected a referendum pushed by President Hugo Chavez that would have abolished presidential term limits and given Chavez new power to build a socialist economy.

In 2008, U.S. officials joined India in blaming Pakistan for the terrorist attacks on Mumbai.

 

A thought for the day: Casey Stengel once remarked, "There comes a time in every man's life and I've had many of them."

 

The Almanac - Dec. 2 - Post Chronicle

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 04:35 AM PST

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 2, the 336th day of 2009 with 29 to follow.

The moon is full. The morning stars are Venus, Mars, Saturn and Mercury. The evening stars are Neptune, Jupiter and Uranus.

Those born on this date are under the sign of Sagittarius. They include French painter Georges-Pierre Seurat in 1859; circus co-founder Charles Ringling in 1863; engineer Peter Carl Goldmark, the inventor of the long-playing record, in 1906; composer/lyricist Adolph Green in 1914; opera singer Maria Callas in 1923; former Secretary of State Alexander Haig Jr. in 1924 (age 85); actress Julie Harris in 1925 (age 84); former U.S. Attorney General Edwin Meese III in 1931 (age 78); artist and dog photographer William Wegman in 1943 (age 66); actress Cathy Lee Crosby in 1944 (age 65); figure skater Randy Gardner in 1957 (age 52); actress Lucy Liu in 1968 (age 41); tennis player Monica Seles in 1973 (age 36) and pop singer Britney Spears in 1981 (age 28).

On this date in history:

In 1804, Napoleon crowned himself emperor of France.

In 1823, during his annual address to the U.S. Congress, President James Monroe proclaimed a new U.S. foreign policy initiative that became known as the "Monroe Doctrine."

In 1859, abolitionist John Brown was hanged for his raid on the federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry, W.Va.

In 1927, the Model A Ford was introduced as the successor to the Model T. The price of a Model A roadster was $395.

In 1942, the Atomic Age was born when scientists demonstrated the first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction at a laboratory below the stands at the University of Chicago football stadium.

In 1954, the U.S. Senate voted 65 to 22 to condemn Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy, R-Wis., for conduct unbecoming a senator. The condemnation, which was equivalent to a censure, related to McCarthy's controversial investigation of allegedly suspected communists in the U.S. government, military and civilian society.

In 1961, Fidel Castro disclosed he was a communist, acknowledging he concealed the fact until he solidified his hold on Cuba.

In 1982, 62-year-old retired dentist Barney Clark became the first person to receive a permanent artificial heart. He survived 112 days.

In 1990, Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein declared that the chance for war was "50-50," depending on U.S. willingness to negotiate the Persian Gulf crisis.

Also in 1990, Aaron Copland, the dean of American music, died at age 90; and actor Bob Cummings died at age 80.

In 1993, Colombian drug trafficker Pablo Escobar was killed in a shoot-out with police and soldiers in the Colombian city of Medellin.

In 2001, U.S. forces in Afghanistan captured John Walker Lindh, 20, a U.S. citizen from San Anselmo, Calif., found fighting with the Taliban.

Also in 2001, Enron, the giant Houston energy trading company, its stock nearly worthless, became the largest firm to file for bankruptcy.

In 2002, U.S. President George W. Bush said "the signs are not encouraging" that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein would comply with U.N. resolutions on disarmament despite the prospect of military action should he fail to do so.

Also in 2002, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston reportedly considered bankruptcy protection in the wake of the clergy sex abuse scandal. More than 200 alleged victims were involved.

In 2004, John Danforth, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, resigned.

Also in 2004, NATO officially handed over peacekeeping duties in Bosnia to European forces known as Eufor.

In 2006, at least 32 people died and 16 were injured when a 150-year-old pedestrian bridge collapsed onto a passenger train near Bhagalpur, India.

Also in 2006, three Baghdad car bombs, detonated in quick succession, killed at least 51 people, many shopping at a food market in a Shiite neighborhood.

In 2007, Russian President Vladimir Putin's party dominated parliamentary elections. Putin, who cannot seek another consecutive term, is expected to name his successor and run for prime minister.

Also in 2007, Venezuela voters rejected a referendum pushed by President Hugo Chavez that would have abolished presidential term limits and given Chavez new power to build a socialist economy.

In 2008, U.S. officials joined India in blaming Pakistan for the terrorist attacks on Mumbai.

A thought for the day: Casey Stengel once remarked, "There comes a time in every man's life and I've had many of them." (c) UPI

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Open invitation - Explore Baltimore County

Posted: 02 Dec 2009 05:26 AM PST

When archeologists with the Maryland Historical Trust first discovered the foundations of two 18th century cabins in a wooded area off Oella Avenue in 1985, they knew they'd uncovered more than old stones.

They had literally unearthed the local roots of Benjamin Banneker, the famed African-American scientist who corresponded with Thomas Jefferson and became known for his brilliant mind at a time when many black men were still enslaved.

On Nov. 12, officials at the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum, which now sits on land adjacent to the original plots, took their latest step in preserving and honoring those roots by opening a replica of one of the cabins as it likely appeared between 1737 and 1806, when Banneker lived on the land.

"It gives a real hands-on experience of the lifestyle of Benjamin Banneker," said Ray Clark, vice president of the Friends of Benjamin Banneker.

"It's been a long time coming, but it's another extension of the legacy."

According to Steven Lee, the museum's supervisor for 12 years, the 224-square-foot replica cabin is the result of extensive amounts of research into cabins of the period in which Banneker established himself as a gifted mathematician and an author of almanacs, who also helped survey the land that would become the nation's capital.

The cabin's walls are made of broad-cut, hand-hewn American chestnut logs, its fireplace made partially of field stones from the area, and its side-latch shingles of slabs of white oak kept together with hand-wrought nails.

Its foundation is the same size as the one found in the woods nearby.

"The cabin is definitely a benchmark in terms of the development of the park," said Lee of the structure, which was constructed with a $400,000 state bond.

It's also just the latest of more benchmarks to come, he said.

When the archeologists uncovered the two foundations 24 years ago -- one thought to be that of Banneker's home, the other that of his parents' -- they only extracted about 10 percent of what was there, Lee said.

Among other historical items, they found a Spanish coin from 1779 and a small lens that could have been an eye-piece or part of a rudimentary telescope used by Banneker, who was also an astronomer, Lee said.

Many of the items are displayed in the museum or stored for safe keeping at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory in southern Maryland, Lee said.

But the 90 percent of the foundation archeologists still have to get to, Lee said, is a tremendous "historical resource" that he hopes more state funding will help unearth in the next five years.

Lee said that work will likely be just one part of a broader archaeological project that will also look for what is rumored to be a Banneker family grave site on the property, as well as provide a dig site on a nearby, and less-historically-significant, 19th-century farm ruin where members of the public could do their own excavating.

For Lee, the potential to find a Banneker grave is the most enticing prospect yet untapped at the park.

Banneker's grandfather was African, his grandmother English.

Their daughter became Banneker's mother after she married an African man, Banneker's father, who started his first farm in Elkridge before moving the family to Oella.

Banneker's father, known as Robert Bannaky, put young Benjamin's name alongside his own on the Oella land title, thus ensuring his son's status as a landowner and his permanent freedom from slavery, Lee said.

The prospect of obtaining more details about the Banneker family -- which was relatively unique at the time because of its mixed-race heritage -- is one that excites Lee every time he thinks about it, he said.

"Just from DNA sampling, we could learn a lot about early American history, for us all," Lee said.

Lee said he hopes the new replica cabin will inspire visitors to continue supporting the museum as it works to delve ever deeper into Banneker's past.

"We're still a young museum," he said, "and we have much more to still do."

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