Archive for February 1st, 2015

INTRODUCED ON THIS DAY IN 1900

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Brownie is the name of a long-running popular series of simple and
inexpensive cameras made by Eastman Kodak. The Brownie made
low-cost photography popular and introduced the concept of the
snapshot. The first Brownie was a very basic cardboard box camera
with a simple meniscus lens that took 2ΒΌ-inch square pictures on 117
roll film. With its simple controls and initial price of $1, it was intended
to be a camera that anyone could afford and use, hence the slogan,
"You push the button, we do the rest."

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HAVE A GOOD AND SAFE BIG GAME DAY!

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IN THE NEWS ON THIS DAY

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Carlota Bradley

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DON EVERLY IS 78 TODAY

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The Everly Brothers from left: Phil Everly and Don Everly

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Isaac Donald "Don" Everly and his brother Phil were country-influenced
rock and roll singers known as The Everly Brothers, Don Everly died
January 3, 2014. They were elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
in 1986 and the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001.
 

Written by Don Everly, the original version of this song was released 
in 1959 and peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Chet Atkins
played the electric guitar on the recording.

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