Archive for December, 2012

FOLK SINGER IS 75 TODAY!

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Noel Paul Stookey is a singer-songwriter best known as "Paul" in the 
folk trio
Peter, Paul and Mary. Since the death of Mary Travers, he has
continued to work as a solo singer and activist.

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From left: Noel Paul Stookey, Mary Travers and Peter Yarrow
from the trio Peter, Paul & Mary.


Recorded at the Syndey Opera House -1970. This song is
from Noel’s first solo album.

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NEWS ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY!

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Bo Diddley (Ellas Otha Bates) (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008)

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MICHAEL NESMITH TURNED 70 TODAY!

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Robert Michael Nesmith is a songwriter, actor, producer, novelist,
businessman, and philanthropist, best known as a member of the
musical group
The Monkees and co-star of The Monkees TV series
on NBC from 1966 to 1968. Before fame, Nesmith joined the Air
Force before finishing high school.

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REMEMBER THESE?

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Candy cigarettes were first introduced in the early 20th century They were
made out of chalky sugar, bubblegum or chocolate, and wrapped in paper
to resemble real cigarettes. They have long been controversial because
many critics believe the candy leads children to become smokers later in
life. Because of this, the selling of candy cigarettes has been banned
in several countries such as Finland, Norway, the Republic of Ireland,
Turkey and Saudi Arabia.The state of North Dakota enacted a ban on
candy cigarettes from 1953 until 1967.

Candy cigarettes continue to be manufactured and consumed in many
parts of the world. However, many manufacturers now describe their
products as candy sticks, bubble gum, or candy.

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THE POST ON THIS DAY IN 1917

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