Freedom is that instant between when someone tells you to do something and when you decide how to respond.
- Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein -
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Live Free Or Die
The words "Live Free or Die," written by General John Stark, July 31, 1809, is the official motto of the state of New Hampshire
It was the 1945 Legislature that gave New Hampshire its official motto and emblem, as World War II approached a successful end. The motto became "Live Free Or Die," as once voiced by General John Stark, the state’s most distinguished hero of the Revolutionary War, and the world famous Old Man of the Mountain was voted the official state emblem.
The motto was part of a volunteer toast which General Stark sent to his wartime comrades, in which he declined an invitation to head up a 32nd anniversary reunion of the 1777 Battle of Bennington in Vermont, because of poor health. The toast said in full: "Live Free Or Die; Death Is Not The Worst of Evils."
It was the 1945 Legislature that gave New Hampshire its official motto and emblem, as World War II approached a successful end. The motto became "Live Free Or Die," as once voiced by General John Stark, the state’s most distinguished hero of the Revolutionary War, and the world famous Old Man of the Mountain was voted the official state emblem.
The motto was part of a volunteer toast which General Stark sent to his wartime comrades, in which he declined an invitation to head up a 32nd anniversary reunion of the 1777 Battle of Bennington in Vermont, because of poor health. The toast said in full: "Live Free Or Die; Death Is Not The Worst of Evils."
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
OFFICIAL Football Top 25
1. Oklahoma - Scoring machine at Baylor Sat., Texas next.
2. LSU - Bye week, then at Florida. No easy games in the SEC.
3. Missouri - 15 game losing streak at Nebraska ends Saturday.
4. Alabama - Huge win at Georgia. Hosts Kentucky Saturday.
5. Texas - Averaging 49.5 points per game. At Colorado.
6. BYU - Has outscored opponents 103-0 last 2 weeks.
7. Penn St. - Impressive win vs Illinois. At Purdue Sat.
8. Texas Tech - Tough Big 12 road game at Kansas State.
9. Florida - Party boys lost to Ole Miss 31-30. At Arkansas.
10. Georgia - Lost at home to Alabama. Bye week.
11. Southern Cal - Disappointing loss at Oregon St. Hosts Oregon.
12. South Florida - 5-0. Hosts Pitt to open Big East schedule.
13. Ohio State - Beanie is back for key Big Ten game @ Wisconsin.
14. Utah - Hosts USC killer Oregon State on Thursday.
15. Auburn - 4-1. at upset-minded Vanderbilt on Saturday.
16. Wisconsin - Upset at Michigan. Hosts Ohio State next.
17. Fresno State - 3-1 Bulldogs host Hawaii Rainbows Sat.
18. Virginia Tech - Beat Nebraska. Cupcake game vs W. Kentucky.
19. Connecticut - 5-0. Big test at North Carolina Saturday.
20. Boston College - Visits old coach Tom O'Brien at NC State.
21. Massachusetts - Hosts Joe Biden's Delaware Blue Hens.
22. Framingham State - 2-2 Rams homecoming game vs Wor. St.
23. Saint Anselm - Competitive Hawks host strong AIC Sat.
24. Natick High - 4-0. Beat Dedham 27-7. At Braintree Fri. night.
25. Dennis-Yarmouth - 2-1. Hosts powerful Marshfield Friday night.
2. LSU - Bye week, then at Florida. No easy games in the SEC.
3. Missouri - 15 game losing streak at Nebraska ends Saturday.
4. Alabama - Huge win at Georgia. Hosts Kentucky Saturday.
5. Texas - Averaging 49.5 points per game. At Colorado.
6. BYU - Has outscored opponents 103-0 last 2 weeks.
7. Penn St. - Impressive win vs Illinois. At Purdue Sat.
8. Texas Tech - Tough Big 12 road game at Kansas State.
9. Florida - Party boys lost to Ole Miss 31-30. At Arkansas.
10. Georgia - Lost at home to Alabama. Bye week.
11. Southern Cal - Disappointing loss at Oregon St. Hosts Oregon.
12. South Florida - 5-0. Hosts Pitt to open Big East schedule.
13. Ohio State - Beanie is back for key Big Ten game @ Wisconsin.
14. Utah - Hosts USC killer Oregon State on Thursday.
15. Auburn - 4-1. at upset-minded Vanderbilt on Saturday.
16. Wisconsin - Upset at Michigan. Hosts Ohio State next.
17. Fresno State - 3-1 Bulldogs host Hawaii Rainbows Sat.
18. Virginia Tech - Beat Nebraska. Cupcake game vs W. Kentucky.
19. Connecticut - 5-0. Big test at North Carolina Saturday.
20. Boston College - Visits old coach Tom O'Brien at NC State.
21. Massachusetts - Hosts Joe Biden's Delaware Blue Hens.
22. Framingham State - 2-2 Rams homecoming game vs Wor. St.
23. Saint Anselm - Competitive Hawks host strong AIC Sat.
24. Natick High - 4-0. Beat Dedham 27-7. At Braintree Fri. night.
25. Dennis-Yarmouth - 2-1. Hosts powerful Marshfield Friday night.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Thought For The Day
This country has come to feel the same when congress is in session as when the baby gets hold of a hammer.
- Will Rogers -
- Will Rogers -
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Thought For The Day
Weather forecast for tonight: dark. Continued dark overnight, with widely scattered light by morning.
- George Carlin -
- George Carlin -
Hurricanes in Maine
This weekend, Maine had it's first hurricane watch in 17 years. However, over the years Maine has had visits from quite a few hurricanes. They are usually either minimal hurricanes or just tropical storms by the time they reach the cold waters off the Maine coast. Here's a list of past hurricanes to reach Maine.
New England Hurricane of 1938
Great Atlantic Hurricane of 1944
Hurricane Carol of 1954
Hurricane Edna of 1954
Hurricane Donna of 1960
Hurricane Gloria of 1985
Hurricane Bob of 1991
New England Hurricane of 1938
Great Atlantic Hurricane of 1944
Hurricane Carol of 1954
Hurricane Edna of 1954
Hurricane Donna of 1960
Hurricane Gloria of 1985
Hurricane Bob of 1991
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