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1.  What candidates were involved in a political primary yesterday?  Where was it held?  Who won?  Who came in 2nd? 3rd? 4th?  What were they [...]

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Recapture the spark and zeal of personal relationships. Rekindle  the flame with your partner or spouse.  Get close, communicate, laugh, love and live.  This is [...]

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Model and fitness promoter Christie Brinkley, 59, was born on this day in 1953 in Monroe, MI.

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Imaging being able to chew bubble gum at school while helping a worthy cause!  Today children across the country will be doing just that.  Kids [...]

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Friday Quiz - February 3 1.  Rashad and Vershad Jackson orally committed to play football for UNM.  What makes this announcement so unique?  (It is [...]

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1.  A SUFFIX is at the end of the word.  Find ten suffixes in today's Journal.  Write a sentence with each one of them. 2.  [...]

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With his group, The Wailers, Bob Marley was one of  the most popular and influential performers of raggae music.  Marley was born in Rhoden Hall [...]

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Renowned French danseuse Mme. Francisquy Hutin introduced ballet to the US with a performance of The Deserter staged at the Bowery Theatre in New York, [...]

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1.  What was the Big Sporting event held on Sunday?  What sport was it? Where was it held?  Who won?  Who was the winning quarterback? [...]

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On Feb. 8, 1910, the Boy Scouts of America was founded in Washington, DC. by William Boyce.  It was based on the work of Sir [...]

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US clocks were advanced one hour at 2am as the nation went on War Time to conserve electricity.  President Roosevelt had signed this daylight saving [...]

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Friday Quiz - February 10 1.  Who attended church on Sunday, on the eve of her Diamond Jubilee anniversary?  (Queen Elizabeth II, A-5, 2-6) 2.  [...]

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On this day in 1955, Greg Norman was born in Melbourne Australia.  Norman, 57, is/was a professional golfer.

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1.  Check out today's Journal Sports Section.  Who is the Larry Shyatt? What does he do for a living?  What are his ties to New [...]

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On this day in 1741,  Andrew Bradford published The American Magazine just three days ahead of Benjamin Franklin's General Magazine.

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1.  Take a look through today's First Section of the Journal?  Count how many hearts or pictures of hearts you find in the first section.  [...]

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An old legend has it that birds choose their mates on Valentine's Day.  Now it is one of the most widely observed unofficial holidays.  It [...]

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Born on this day in 1726, Abraham Clark was a farmer, lawyer, and signer of the Declaration of Independence.  He was born in Elizabethtown, NJ [...]

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1.  What Newspaper gave a list of the worst cars ever sold in the US?  What car manufacturer had the most on the list?  How [...]

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On this day in 1903, Edgar Bergen was born in Chicago, IL.  He was an American actor, radio entertainer, ventriloquist.  He was the voice of [...]

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1.  What, in Santa Fe, will be over tomorrow?  What is it for?  How long did it take from start to finish?  What was accomplished? [...]

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On this day in 1962, actor Lou Diamond Phillips was born in Corpus Christi, TX.  Known for such works as La Bamba and Stand and [...]

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1.  What is happening with the flu season in New Mexico?  What is the difference from last year?  Who is reporting these changes?  What area [...]

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Period of festivities, feasts, foolishness and gaiety immediately before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.  Ordinarily Carnival includes only Fasching (the Feast of Fools), which is [...]

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On this day in New Orleans, LA the Krewe of Rex parade is the main event of New Orleans Mardi Gras festivities.  The parade passes [...]

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1.  Who is Hanna Skandera?  What is her title?  What is going on with her confirmation?  Who is the conformation committee made up of?  Where [...]

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A day to recognize chile as an American staple and to celebrate our love for a great bowl of red--especially in the cold winter months.

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Sul Ross State University in Alpine TX will celebrate this 26th annual affair.  Cowboys from Texas and neighboring states gather for poetry readings and music.

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Consumer advocate, lawyer, and presidential candidate, Ralph Nader, 78, was born on this day in 1934 in Winsted, CT.

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On this day in 1983, M*A*S*H aired its final episode concluding its run of 255 episodes.  this 2 1/2 hour finale was the most-watched television [...]

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In 2012, we add an extra day to our calendar.  Under the Julian calendar of 46 bc, every fourth year was a leap year, on [...]