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12/30/2007

RootsWeb’s WorldConnect Project: Pickard

RootsWeb’s WorldConnect Project: Pickard
# Peter Stephanous PICKARD
# Given Name: Peter Stephanous
# Surname: Pickard
# Sex: M
# Note: Info from Penny Pickard Ph: 618-277-5580

Father: William PICKARD
Mother: Elizabeth JUSTICE

Marriage 1 Elizabeth SANDERS

Children

1. Has Children William Elias Green PICKARD b: 09 AUG 1805 in Chathaqua, Chatham Co, NC

12/22/2007

Naughty Gamer’s Dad Sells Guitar Hero III for $9,100 Gallery and Images – GameDaily

Filed under: "Here's Your Sign!!!", General — taracat @ 5:14 pm

Naughty Gamer’s Dad Sells Guitar Hero III for $9,100 Gallery and Images – GameDaily
Naughty Gamer’s Dad Sells Guitar Hero III for $9,100

China Raises 800-Year-Old Sunken Ship – AOL News

China Raises 800-Year-Old Sunken Ship – AOL News
China Raises 800-Year-Old Sunken Ship
AP
Posted: 2007-12-21 16:37:04
Filed Under: Science News
BEIJING (Dec. 21) – After 800 years at the bottom of the sea, a merchant ship loaded with porcelain and other rare antiques was raised to the surface Friday in a specially built basket, a state news agency reported.

The Nanhai No. 1, which means “South China Sea No. 1,” sank off the south China coast with some 60,000 to 80,000 items on board, Xinhua News Agency reported, citing Wu Jiancheng, head of the excavation project.

Pastor’s Challenge Shocks Congregation – AOL News

Filed under: Daily Ramblings, General, Human Interest News — taracat @ 5:10 pm

Pastor’s Challenge Shocks Congregation – AOL News
Pastor’s Challenge Shocks Congregation
By HELEN O’NEILL,
AP
Posted: 2007-12-22 07:00:06
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio (Dec. 20) – The Rev. Hamilton Coe Throckmorton shivered with anticipation as he gazed at the loot – wads of $50 bills piled high beside boxes of crayons in a Sunday school classroom.

Cautiously, he locked the door. Then he started counting.

12/19/2007

Jimmy Ellis (Orion) Gunned Down (Obit, in Alabama – 1998)

Filed under: Daily Ramblings, General, Music, Obituaries - General, Video - Music — taracat @ 2:38 pm

Jimmy Ellis (Orion) Gunned Down
Top Elvis Impersonator Killed..
Gunned Down in His Alabama Pawn Shop Dec. 12, 1998

By Todd Venezia

ORRVILLE, Ala. (APB) — One of the world’s most famous Elvis impersonators was killed when a robber with a sawed-off shotgun stormed into a pawn shop he owned and blasted him and his ex-wife at close range, authorities said.

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A brief summary about “Orion’s” career and life.

– Cathy

YouTube – Elvis – Down in Mississippi – Jimmy Ellis aka Orion

YouTube – Elvis – Down in Mississippi – Jimmy Ellis aka Orion
Elvis – Down in Mississippi – Jimmy Ellis aka Orion

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A tribute song written by Johnny ‘Chance’ Jones — an Alabama songwriter.

– Cathy

12/17/2007

SOLD: A possible gift idea for the men on your gift list!

Filed under: Collectibles, General, Items FOR SALE — taracat @ 2:56 pm

Item Specifics – Diecast, Toy Vehicles

Type: Airplane

Scale: 1:144

Military Aircraft

Material: Diecast

Brand: Corgi

Year of Release: 2000

Condition: Mint in Box


From the manufacturer:
“The prototype Boeing B-29 Superfortress first flew 21 September 1942. It became the decisive weapon to end WWII, when the Atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. After the war, the USA were able to concentrate on developing aviation, including breaking the sound barrier. This was done by Captain Charles ‘Chuck’ Yeager in a rocket-powered aircraft the Bell X-1, which was carried to a high altitude beneath a B-29 ‘motherplane’. The first launch of the X-1 took place on 19th January 1946. On 14th October 1947, the Bell X-1 became the first aircraft in the world to exceed the speed of sound in level flight attaining Mach 1.015 or 1,078 km/h (670 mph) at 12,800m (42,000 ft).”
“This is limited edition and is
No. 0122 of only 4000 produced.”

Curious? Visit this link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180196778876

– Cathy

Obama describes faith amid false rumors – Yahoo! News

Filed under: General — taracat @ 1:35 am

Obama describes faith amid false rumors – Yahoo! News
Obama describes faith amid false rumors

Singer Dan Fogelberg, 56, dies of cancer – Yahoo! News

Singer Dan Fogelberg, 56, dies of cancer – Yahoo! News
Singer Dan Fogelberg, 56, dies of cancer

12/12/2007

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Turkey’s View on Global Warming:

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The Ely Times – elynews.com :: Cartoons

The Ely Times – elynews.com :: Cartoons
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Social and Political Commentary Cartoons

Ike Turner, rock pioneer, ex-husband of Tina Turner, dead at 76 — chicagotribune.com

Ike Turner, rock pioneer, ex-husband of Tina Turner, dead at 76 — chicagotribune.com
Ike Turner, rock pioneer, ex-husband of Tina Turner, dead at 76

12/10/2007

Jacksonville News – Celebration opens final section of trail

Jacksonville News – Celebration opens final section of trail
Some came by car, truck and SUV, but many pedaled their way to a celebration held in Borden Springs to commemorate the final section of the Chief Ladiga Trail and its joining with the Pinhoti Trail.

“It happened because the people of Calhoun and Cleburne counties and people of Alabama and some people from Georgia came together to make it happen,” said Doug Ghee, a former state senator who initiated the project.

12/5/2007

Mom Faces Massive File-Sharing Fines After DOJ Sides With RIAA — RIAA — InformationWeek

Filed under: General — taracat @ 7:43 pm

Mom Faces Massive File-Sharing Fines After DOJ Sides With RIAA — RIAA — InformationWeek
Mom Faces Massive File-Sharing Fines After DOJ Sides With RIAA

Justice Department prosecutors argue that Jammie Thomas’ $222,000 judgment is in line with the U.S. Copyright Act.

Old Macedonia Cemetery-Bartow County, Georgia

Old Macedonia Cemetery-Bartow County, Georgia
The Old Macedonia Cemetery was established in the mid-1800s. There are currently over 500 grave sites located there. Land next to the cemetery was recently acquired for expansion.

The Abernathy and Summey families of North Carolina were among those who settled in Bartow (formerly Cass) County, Georgia in the late 1800s. The community, located in the Stamp Creek district, became known by many as Macedonia. (It was also known by some as Abernathyville.)

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