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The moon is waxing. The morning stars are Jupiter and Saturn. The evening stars are Mercury, Mars, Venus, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.

Those born on this date are under the sign of Scorpio. They include early Texas leader Stephen Austin, for whom the state capital is named, in 1793; poet William Cullen Bryant in 1794; former Massachusetts governor and 1986 Democratic presidential nominee Michael Dukakis, 1933 (age 70); comedians Roseanne and Dennis Miller, and actress Kate Capshaw, all in 1953 (age 50); and actress Kathy Kinney ("The Drew Carey Show") in 1954 (age 49).

On this date in history:
In 1783, with American independence established, Congress ordered the Continental Army demobilized.

In 1803, with the support of the U.S. government, Panama issued a declaration of independence from Colombia.

In 1928, Mickey Mouse appeared for the first time, with Walt Disney doing the squeaky voice of his soon-to-be-famous creation, in "Steamboat Willie," first fully synchronized sound cartoon ever produced.

In 1948, the Chicago Tribune printed the premature (and incorrect) headline, "Dewey defeats Truman."

In 1957, the Soviet Union launched the first animal into space -- a dog named Laika -- aboard the Sputnik 2 spacecraft.

In 1964, Lyndon Johnson was elected president with a margin larger than in any previous presidential election, defeating Republican Barry Goldwater.

In 1976, former Democratic Gov. Jimmy Carter of Georgia was elected 39th president, defeating Republican incumbent Gerald Ford.

In 1979, five members of the Communist Workers Party, participating in a "Death to the Klan" rally in Greensboro, N.C., were shot to death by a group of Klansmen and neo-Nazis. Seven others were wounded.

In 1984, the cremation of assassinated Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi drew world leaders to New Delhi.

In 1992, Democrat Bill Clinton, the governor of Arkansas, defeated incumbent Republican President George Bush.

In 1995, Typhoon Angela killed more than 700 people in the northern Philippines.

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"Many of our fears are tissue paper thin, and a single courageous step would carry us clear through them."
     --- Brendan Francis Behan

"Nothing is more endangered in the modern world than the powerful combination of hard work toward meaningful goals joined with an exuberant embrace of the present moment."
     --- Tom Morris

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Ingredients:

2 tsp. vegetable oil
1 large zucchini, cut in half and sliced
1/3 c. ricotta cheese
3/4 c. frozen corn, thawed
1 1/4 c. grated monterey jack cheese
1 c. salsa, drained of juice in a colander
6 6-in. corn tortillas
7 oz. jar roasted red peppers, sliced

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Add vegetable oil to large pan and heat, adding zucchini, corn, and peppers.
3. In bowl, mix cheeses.
4. Trim sides of tortillas to fit a loaf pan. Layer tortillas, veggies, cheeses, and salsa.
5. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.

Enjoy!!!

Question 1:

What band had two number one albums with "Everyday" & "Busted Stuff"?

Red Hot Chili Peppers
Dave Matthews Band
Bon Jovi
*NSYNC

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Question 2:

What trio had a number one album in 2001 with "Survivor"?

TLC
Dixie Chicks
Destiny's Child
Lifehouse

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Question 3:

What band was at the top for eight weeks with "Weathered" from 2001-2002?

The Beatles
Lifehouse
Creed
Goo Goo Dolls

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Question 4:

Which of the following "Now That's What I Call Music" compilations was NOT at #1?

Now 6
Now 7
Now 8
Now 9

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Question 5:

What country artist was at the top in 2002 with "Drive"?

Faith Hill
Toby Keith
Alan Jackson
Tim McGraw

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Question 6:

Only one of these soundtracks debuted at number 1. Which one was it?

Charlie's Angels
Spiderman
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
8 Mile

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Question 7:

What rap group had a #1 album with "Devil's Night" in 2001?

Big Tymers
Wu-Tang Clan
St. Lunatics
D12

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Question 8:

What hip-hop artist had his fourth #1 debut in 2001 with "The Great Depression"?

Eminem
DMX
Nelly
Jay-Z

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Question 9:

Which of the following #1 albums was the only album to sell more than 1 million copies in its first week in 2002?

Eminem "The Eminem Show"
Shania Twain "Up!"
Nelly "Nellyville"
Soundtrack "8 Mile"

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Question 10:

Which of the following R&B artists had a self-titled #1 debut in 2002?

Tweet
Ashanti
Alicia Keys
Aaliyah

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Andy dislikes the catcher. Ed's sister is engaged to the second baseman. The center fielder is taller than the right fielder. Harry and the third baseman live in the same building. Paul and Allen each won $20 from the pitcher at pinochle. Ed and the outfielders play poker during their free time. The pitcher's wife is the third baseman's sister. The pitcher, catcher, and infielders except Allen, Harry, and Andy, are shorter than Sam. Paul, Andy, and the shortstop lost $50 each at the racetrack. Paul, Harry, Bill, and the catcher took a trouncing from the second baseman at pool. Sam is involved in a divorce suit. The catcher and the third baseman each have two children. Ed, Paul, Jerry, the right fielder, and the center fielder are bachelors. The others are married. The shortstop, the third baseman, and Bill each cleaned up $100 betting on the fight. One of the outfielders is either Mike or Andy. Jerry is taller than Bill. Mike is shorter than Bill. Each of them is heavier than the third baseman.

Using these facts, determine the names of the men playing the various positions on the baseball team.

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Question 1:

What band had two number one albums with "Everyday" & "Busted Stuff"?

Dave Matthews Band

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Question 2:

What trio had a number one album in 2001 with "Survivor"?

Destiny's Child
"Survivor" was the last album they made together before experiencing solo projects.

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Question 3:

What band was at the top for eight weeks with "Weathered" from 2001-2002?

Creed
It was #1 for eight weeks starting on November 29, 2001.

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Question 4:

Which of the following "Now That's What I Call Music" compilations was NOT at #1?

Now 8
"Now 8" debuted at number 2 in November 2001, while the others all debuted at number 1.

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Question 5:

What country artist was at the top in 2002 with "Drive"?

Alan Jackson
"Drive" beat out the eight week reign of Creed's "Weathered" in January of 2002.

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Question 6:

Only one of these soundtracks debuted at number 1. Which one was it?

8 Mile
The soundtrack to "O Brother, Where Art Thou" moved to #1 after it won a grammy, but did not debut there.

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Question 7:

What rap group had a #1 album with "Devil's Night" in 2001?

D12
Eminem's rap group D12 came out with "Devil's Night" in 2002.

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Question 8:

What hip-hop artist had his fourth #1 debut in 2001 with "The Great Depression"?

DMX

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Question 9:

Which of the following #1 albums was the only album to sell more than 1 million copies in its first week in 2002?

Eminem "The Eminem Show"

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Question 10:

Which of the following R&B artists had a self-titled #1 debut in 2002?

Ashanti
Her self titled debut debuted at number one in April.

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