Ama Nesciri
Love to be unknown, and to be valued as nothing. This will be more beneficial and useful than to be praised by other people.
-Thomas à Kempis.
Episode 11 of 57weeks.COM pOdcast. Coffee Episode
A brief review of the “explosive” events that lead to the unconditional surrender of Japan in World War II.
Episode 10 of 57weeks.COM pOdcast. Apple Dumpling Episode. Also, “this week in History.”
This episode talks about the life and death of famous gunfighter, “Wild Bill” Hickok. Also, a bit of information about the first voyage of Christopher Columbus.
Historical Events for 9th December 2023
1854 – Alfred Tennyson’s poem “Charge of the Light Brigade” is published in “The Examiner” 1899 – Boer War: During Siege of Ladysmith, Boers storm King’s Post and Caesar’s Camp – driven back 1907 – Gustav Mahler departs Vienna for America 1951 – West German voters approve merger of 3 states to form Baden-Wurttemberg 1968 … Continue reading “Historical Events for 9th December 2023”
Croissant Park Elementary School Celebrates $50,000 STEM Donation from Chevron and Sunshine Gasoline
WHO: Croissant Park Elementary School Students, Administrators and Staff; Representatives from Chevron and Sunshine Gasoline; District Leadership; Local Officials; and Community Leaders. WHAT: Just in time for the holidays, Croissant Park Elementary is celebrating a special gift – a $50,000 grant donation from Chevron and Sunshine Gasoline. The funds will be used to create a STEM … Continue reading “Croissant Park Elementary School Celebrates $50,000 STEM Donation from Chevron and Sunshine Gasoline”
Oakland Park Elementary School Students Take Flight with the Achieving Career Equity for Students Magnet Program at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Banyan Air Service and Broward Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit
Oakland Park Elementary School Students Take Flight with the Achieving Career Equity for Students Magnet Program at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Banyan Air Service and Broward Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit Excellent News Feature, Video and Photo Opportunity WHO:Oakland Park Elementary School Achieving Career Equity Students (ACES) Magnet Program WHAT:Oakland Park Elementary students in the prestigious ACES magnet program … Continue reading “Oakland Park Elementary School Students Take Flight with the Achieving Career Equity for Students Magnet Program at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Banyan Air Service and Broward Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit”
Historical Events for 8th December 2023
1941 – US and Britain declare war on Japan, US enters World War II 1955 – Black Ealing comedy “The Ladykillers”, directed by Alexander Mackendrick and starring Alec Guinness is released in the UK 1961 – Larry Costello scores 32 consecutive pts without a miss (NBA rec) 1970 – Head of the Catholic Church in … Continue reading “Historical Events for 8th December 2023”
BCPS Partners with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to Warn Teens About Sextortion
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is partnering with the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) in warning teens that they’re the target of an internet scam called Sextortion. Sextortion happens when a teen communicates through social media or gaming app with someone pretending to have a romantic interest in him/her. The criminal’s goal is to establish … Continue reading “BCPS Partners with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to Warn Teens About Sextortion”
Historical Events for 7th December 2023
1876 – NY Mutuals and Philadelphia A’s expelled from NL for not completing sked 1889 – W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s comic opera “The Gondoliers” premieres at the Savoy Theatre, London 1941 – Adolf Hitler issues “Nacht und Nebel Erlass” (Night and Fog Directive), against anti-Nazi resistance fighters in occupied territories; targets sent to … Continue reading “Historical Events for 7th December 2023”
BCPS Superintendent Makes Surprise Visits to Announce 2024 Caliber Awards Teacher of the Year Finalists
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is proud to announce the five finalists for the 2024 Caliber Awards Teacher of the Year. On Wednesday, December 6, 2023, BCPS Superintendent Dr. Peter B. Licata, School Board members and school leaders visited teachers in their classrooms with the surprise announcement and gift baskets. Congratulations to the outstanding educators chosen … Continue reading “BCPS Superintendent Makes Surprise Visits to Announce 2024 Caliber Awards Teacher of the Year Finalists”
Historical Events for 6th December 2023
1424 – Don Alfonso V of Aragon grants Barcelona the right to exclude Jews 1756 – British troops under Robert Clive occupy Fulta, India 1866 – Chicago water supply tunnel 3,227 m into Lake Michigan completed 1875 – 44th Congress (1875-77) convenes 1903 – Sumatra Atjehs guerilla leader Panglima Polim surrenders 1925 – Record 73,000 … Continue reading “Historical Events for 6th December 2023”
Pompano Beach High School Students Spread Holiday Cheer Through Special Toy Giveaway to Elementary Students
Pompano Beach High School Students Spread Holiday CheerThrough Special Toy Giveaway to Elementary Students – EXCELLENT HOLIDAY FEATURE STORY AND PHOTO/VIDEO OPPORTUNITY – WHO: Pompano Beach High School Students, Pompano Beach Elementary School Students, School Administrators and Staff Members, and Broward Sheriff’s Office Officers WHAT:Pompano Beach High School’s Make Our Schools Safe Club (MOSS) students have collected toys … Continue reading “Pompano Beach High School Students Spread Holiday Cheer Through Special Toy Giveaway to Elementary Students”
Historical Events for 5th December 2023
1590 – Niccolo Sfondrati chosen as Pope Gregory XIV 1741 – -6] Russian princess Elisabeth Petrovna grabs powers 1896 – Henrik Ibsen’s play “Kejsor og Galileer” (Emperor and Galilean) premieres in Leipzig 1949 – Ezzard Charles defeats Jersey Joe Walcott for heavyweight boxing title 1957 – William Inge’s “Dark at the Top of the Stairs” … Continue reading “Historical Events for 5th December 2023”