Historical Events in 1982 - On This Day

 Posted on August 30, 2024  |  13 minutes  |  2727 words  |  Tandra Barner

1982 Calendar Events 1 - 200 of 681 Jan 1 30 Something stars Ken Olin & Patricia Wettig meet, later they marry Jan 1 MTA launches a 5 year capital program to upgrade the NYC subway system Jan 2 "The Epic in Miami", in 85 degree heat (Fahrenheit), the San Diego Chargers defeat the Miami Dolphins 41-38 in overtime in the AFC Divisional Playoff Game, a game that set numerous playoff scoring records Jan 2 New York Islanders beat Philadelphia Flyers, 3-1 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum to start 23 NHL game undefeated home streak (21-0-2), 14 straight wins Jan 4 ABC Direction Network (57 affiliates) & ABC Rock Network (40 affiliates) become the 5th & 6th ABC radio network Jan 4 Bryant Gumbel becomes co-host of NBC's " [Read More]

How I Developed My Glitzy Personal Style

 Posted on August 30, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  1005 words  |  Tandra Barner

When I moved to Nashville in 1964, I already had some ideas about what I wanted to look like onstage—and off. Country stars had to have big hair and some sparkles, and you had to have a Cadillac. I had the big hair but not yet the Cadillac—or enough sparkles. I related to the clothes that were worn then. The girls on the Grand Ole Opry, like Jean Shepard, dressed up. [Read More]

How Virginia Used Segregation Law to Erase Native Americans

 Posted on August 30, 2024  |  7 minutes  |  1471 words  |  Tandra Barner

On March 20, 1924, the Commonwealth of Virginia enacted the nation’s cruelest, most draconian, segregation law. Designed to preserve white racial “purity,” the legislation became a model for states across the Jim Crow South and beyond.   In the halls of Richmond’s capitol building, lawmakers congratulated themselves on passing the Act to Preserve Racial Integrity, popularly known as the Racial Integrity Act. The Act made it a felony to falsify the racial identity of an individual on birth, death, or marriage certificates, and banned marriages between whites and nonwhites. [Read More]

Incumbency Is No Longer an Advantage in Presidential Elections

 Posted on August 30, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1109 words  |  Tandra Barner

Between 1936 and 2012, 11 out of 14 presidents seeking a second White House term were re-elected. This success rate convinced many that, as with other elected offices, incumbency offers distinct advantages for the presidency. But what if this conventional wisdom is now wrong? What if, in an era of profound distrust and ingrained political disaffection, incumbency has turned into disadvantage? And if so, can an incumbent somehow channel the discontent and still win? [Read More]

Institute of Technology and Business in esk Budjovice

 Posted on August 30, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  341 words  |  Martina Birk

Additional information Practise To ensure the quality of achieved knowledge, all our students undergo obligatory 13 weeks internship in the last semester of their degree. They can choose from more than 1500 partners companies of the institute or they can find company of their interest in Czech Republic or abroad Employment Within two months of completing their studies, more than 97% of our graduates find employment. Dormitory Dorm rooms are available for approximately 150 $ / 116€ a month. [Read More]

Lauren Conrad Reveals Real Story Behind Her Mascara Tears

 Posted on August 30, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  170 words  |  Martina Birk

July 29, 2016 2:50 PM EDT Lauren Conrad’s lone mascara-tinged tear dripping down her face after a conflict with Audrina Partridge might be the most memorable image of The Hills. In fact, so notorious is this image that the Internet, that a bastion of all things trending and meme-worthy, has crowned that drama-filled moment as the ultimate GIF for sad occasions. However, in an interview with MTV News in preparation for the tenth anniversary special of the The Hills, Conrad revealed that everything we knew to be true about that single iconic tear is a lie. [Read More]

Louis C.K. Releases New Show Online, Let's Fans Choose How Much to Pay

 Posted on August 30, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  358 words  |  Billy Koelling

Following the revelation that Louis C.K. is taking an “extended hiatus” from his FX comedy series, Louie, the comedian has released a new show for his fans. It’s called Louis C.K. Live at Madison Square Garden, it’s available on his website, and it comes with a special note from him. “Dear Human Person,” it begins. “Hi. This is Louis CK. This is just a note to let you know that I have put a new show up on louisck. [Read More]

Meg Mallon (LPGA Golfer) - On This Day

 Posted on August 30, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  318 words  |  Billy Koelling

Profession: LPGA Golfer

Biography: Became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1987 and won 18 LPGA Tour events during her career, including four major championship.

Born: April 14, 1963
Birthplace: Natick, Massachusetts, USA
Age: 61 years old

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries

Playing Career

  • 1991-06-30 LPGA Championship Women's Golf, Bethesda CC: Meg Mallon wins her first major title by 1 stroke ahead of runners-up Pat Bradley and Ayako Okamoto
  • 1991-07-14 US Open Women's Golf, Colonial CC: Meg Mallon shoots final round 67 (−4) to finish 2 strokes ahead of runner-up Pat Bradley
  • 1995-07-16 US Open Women's Golf, The Broadmoor: Annika Sörenstam of Sweden wins her first of 10 LPGA major titles with a 1 shot victory over Meg Mallon
  • 1996-03-31 Nabisco Dinah Shore Women's Golf, Mission Hills CC: Patty Sheehan wIns by 1 stroke ahead of runners-up Meg Mallon, Kelly Robbins and Annika Sörenstam
  • 1999-03-28 Nabisco Championship Women's Golf, Mission Hills CC: 1992 champion Dottie Pepper wins the last of her 2 major titles, 6 strokes ahead of runner-up Meg Mallon
  • 2000-07-23 US Open Women's Golf, Merit Club: Australian Karrie Webb wins by 5 strokes ahead of runners-up Cristie Kerr and Meg Mallon; third of Webb's 7 major titles
  • 2000-08-13 Canadian Open Women's Golf (du Maurier Classic), Royal Ottawa GC: Meg Mallon wins by 1 from Rosie Jones
  • 2002-08-18 Canadian Open Women's Golf, Summerlea GC: Meg Mallon wins by 3 from Michelle Ellis, Rosie Jones, Catriona Matthew & Michele Redman
  • 2004-07-04 US Open Women's Golf, Orchards GC: Meg Mallon shoots final round 65 (−6) to win her second US title, 2 strokes ahead of runner-up Annika Sörenstam of Sweden
  • 2004-07-11 Canadian Open Women's Golf, Legends on the Niagara GC: Meg Mallon wins by 4 strokes from Beth Daniel
  • 2005-09-11 Solheim Cup Women's Golf, Crooked Stick GC: US regains Cup 15½–12½; Meg Mallon clinches with 3 & 1 victory over Karen Stupples

Famous Golfers

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More photos from singer's mum's wedding

 Posted on August 30, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  204 words  |  Patria Henriques

Due to the privacy of the wedding, there were only three pictures leaked to the public, but now, there are more. The guest/ family that were at the wedding include Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams,Angie Beyince, and Bianca Lawson(actress/daughter of the groom). The bride recently granted an interview to People magazine, here is what she had to say about finding love at 61; ADVERTISEMENT "To walk down the aisle and see all my friends and family and to see my handsome man standin' there, and to know that at 61 you can still find love and have a magical day like that … it was really beautiful. [Read More]

National Affairs: Moseley Roars | TIME

 Posted on August 30, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  249 words  |  Tandra Barner

TIME April 10, 1939 12:00 AM GMT-5 When Major General George Van Horn Moseley* retired last year, with a roar at the New Deal (TIME, Oct. 10), he sounded like a U. S. Army officer who at last could say what he thought. Roaring around the country since then, he has made sounds something like a U. S. Fascist. Last week, roaring for the Women’s National Defense Committee in Philadelphia, George Moseley finally made sounds that could not be mistaken: He: 1) denounced Jews; 2) declared that the next war would be fought for their benefit; 3) rasped at Franklin Roosevelt for putting Felix Frankfurter on the U. [Read More]