Imagine life without the internet. This may not be all that hard for everyone, as there are many people who grew up without the internet and managed quite well. So now, try to imagine life without television. A little worse, right? But many people are not fans of sitting in front of the TV, so having so television may seem perfectly bearable as well. Now for the hardest part: imagine life without either of the aforementioned things, and now without radio, either.You come home after a long day at work, and are greeted by silence. Complete and utter silence. Even if you do like to read, you have to admit that a life without any kind of broadcasting whatsoever. And that’s what life was like just one hundred years ago. I think by now we can all agree that all forms of broadcasting have contributed to making our lives happier and more interesting, and have provided plenty of entertainment on cold dark nights that would have otherwise been spent, well, sleeping. Public Radio Broadcasting Day is a day dedicated to appreciating technology and how much it has improved our lives.
The History of Public Radio Broadcasting Day
The first public radio broadcast in history took place on January 13, 1910, when a live opera featuring some of the most renowned opera singers of the day was broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera House. This first-ever broadcast was several hours long and consisted of Pietro Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticanaand Ruggero Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, two very popular opera at the time, performed by such opera stars as Emmy Destin, Riccardo Martin and Enrico Caruso. Not many people were able to actually pick up the broadcast, which was heard only in the De Forest Radio Laboratory, on board ships in New York Harbor, and in large hotels on Times Square. Several public receivers had also been set up in various locations around New York City so the public could listen to the music as well. The furthest the music was reported heard was on a ship about 20 kilometers away from the city. Even though the experiment was considered largely unsuccessful due to the poor quality of all of the devices used, and the amount of static and “homeless song waves”, as the New York Times later put it, the fact remains that that was the very first public radio broadcast in human history, and one that changed the entertainment industry forever.
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (adjective) Resembling or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy. | ||
| Synonyms: | divinatory, mantic, vatic | ||
| Usage: | It was a sibylline book with ready and infallible answers to all sorts of questions about the future. | ||
Idiom of the Day
long arm— Broad, far-reaching power or influence. (Usually paired with a noun, as in "the long arm of the law.") |
History
Survivor of British Retreat from Kabul Reaches Jalalabad (1842)
| During the First Anglo-Afghan War, a group of 4,500 British soldiers and 12,000 British civilians left Kabul for Jalalabad. Beset by murderous bands, their numbers quickly dwindled. A few were captured alive and later released, but army surgeon William Brydon was the sole person to escape the final ambush by Afghan tribesman and reach the British camp at Jalalabad that day. |
Horatio Alger, Jr. (1832)
| Alger was an American author who wrote more than 100 children's books. Highly formulaic, each taught that through honesty, perseverance, and hard work, poor but virtuous lads could prevail in life. Published in 1868, the first of those books, Ragged Dick, was an immediate success. Despite the weaknesses of Alger's writing, his books ultimately sold more than 20 million copies, making him one of the most popular writers of the 19th century. |
Lohri
Lohri is a traditional seasonal festival in India celebrating winter's end and the returning prominence of the sun to the Northern Hemisphere. Among Hindus and Sikhs, Lohri is a particularly special occasion for families who have had a baby during the previous year; families may celebrate with a feast and family members and friends often give gifts to the new child. Throughout India today, Lohri is widely celebrated at night with bonfires and dancing. People eat seasonal nuts and candies and also throw them into the fire.
Gut Check: Gas-Sniffing Capsule Charts The Digestive Tract
| To study the human gut and the microbes that live within it, scientists have a couple of options. They can grab a small piece of tissue from the gastrointestinal tract or collect a sample of fecal matter. Neither way is ideal, says Jack Gilbert, a ... |
Gut Check: Gas-Sniffing Capsule Charts The Digestive Tract
1794 - U.S. President Washington approved a measure adding two stars and two stripes to the American flag, following the admission of Vermont and Kentucky to the union.
1854 - Anthony Faas of Philadelphia, PA, was granted the first U.S. patent for the accordion. He made improvements to the keyboard and enhanced the sound.
1898 - Emile Zola's "J'accuse" was published in Paris.
1928 - Ernst F. W. Alexanderson gave the first public demonstration of television.
1966 - Elizabeth Montgomery’s character, Samantha, on "Bewitched," had a baby. The baby's name was Tabitha.
1966 - Robert C. Weaver became the first black Cabinet member when he was appointed Secretary of Housing and Urban Development by U.S. President Johnson.
1986 - "The Wall Street Journal" printed a real picture on its front page. The journal had not done this in nearly 10 years. The story was about artist, O. Winston Link and featured one of his works.
1990 - L. Douglas Wilder of Virginia, the nation's first elected black governor, took the oath of office in Richmond.
1997 - Debbie Reynolds received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1998 - One of the 110 missing episodes of the British TV show "Doctor Who" was found in New Zealand.
1999 - Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls) announced his retirement from the NBA.
If You Were Born Today, January 13
You are a determined and driven person who is acutely aware of the need for change. Although you fear change on one level, you rarely let things slide because you know you have to work for the things you want in life, and you don’t want to let things slip by. Some of you are a little neurotic, needing to solve problems immediately! However, most of you are simply proactive, hard-working, and wise. You have strong managerial skills. Most of you are highly perceptive and compassionate, and some are downright psychic. Famous people born today: Orlando Bloom, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Patrick Dempsey, Rip Taylor.
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SYRCL Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2018
Jan 11-15, 2018 | Nevada City, CA
The Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival is a cinematic showcase of environmental works from filmmakers around the world. The four-day affair features over 100 short and feature-length films that tell stories of nature, conservation, climate change, wildlife and indigenous cultures. World premieres, workshops and an awards ceremony are among the additional attractions.
further information: Wild & Scenic Film Festival
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Tucson Jewish Film Festival 2018
Jan 11-21, 2018 | Tucson, AZ
Tucson Jewish Community Center|3800 E River Rd
An engrossing film that's bursting with Jewish culture and pride is what's on the menu at the local cinema in Tucson. For ten straight days, you'll sit through many independent films in an effort to promote cultural diversity in the film industry. For those interested in supporting local talent, a selection of films made by Arizona-based filmmakers will be screened to help further this message.
further information: Tucson International Jewish Film Festival
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OMSI Studio Ghibli Anime Film Festival 2018
Jan 9-21, 2018 | Portland, OR
The Empirical Theater at OMSI|1945 SE Water Ave
There's American cartoons, and then there's Japanese anime. There's no telling why Americans are totally obsessed with anime, but you're about to find out at this film festival in Portland, Oregon. Throughout the week, anime-geeks will watch more than a dozen films including classic anime flicks as well as new productions. Featuring better dubbing than a Godzilla movie, anime fanatics and newcomers will find something to enjoy here.
further information: Studio Ghibli Film Retrospective
Members of the United States Army's 24th Infantry Division with an M24 Chaffee along the Nakdong River front, part of the Pusan Perimeter, in 1950. During the Korean War, the Chaffee fared poorly against the T-34 medium tanks used by North Korean forces, which were better armed, better armored, and better crewed. As the war continued it was therefore used primarily in a reconnaissance role, with fighting handled by heavier, more capable tanks such as the M4 Sherman, M26 Pershing, and M46 Patton.
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Haley Whittingham made this creative portrait of Mona Lisa using $12.54 worth of coins
the ball went that way (hehehe)
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Long Weekend Knit Cardigan
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Linen Stitch Manghan Pattern
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vacuum and dust at the same time!
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New York City vs. San Francisco
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