Wednesday 24 February 2021

Sports Throwback: Cristiano Ronaldo Introduces Himself To Team USA At 2014 FIFA World Cup






CR7's hamstring injury lightened Portugal's chance at World Cup victory in 2014.

(c) Bleacher Report


The United States of America faced Portugal in the group stages of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and with that came a lot of hype.


Upon his first touch, the 2014 UEFA Champions League Winner CR7 would instantly let America know who he is with these dazzling moves.





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On This Day In 1981: The Engagement of Prince Charles & Lady Diana Spencer Goes Public

 


Prince Charles & Princess Diana's marriage brought forth William & Harry.


On This Day in 1981, Prince Charles announces his engagement to Lady Diana Spencer.

When asked if they are in love, she said "Of Course" while he said "Whatever in love is."





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Entertainment Throwback: Dorothy Dandridge In 'Carmen Jones'

 

(c) imdb


Carmen (Dorothy Dandridge) is determination to win the affection of a young soldier named Joe (Harry Belafonte) in order to avoid prison time in the 1954 musical drama 'Carmen'.

For her role, Dandridge became the first African-American to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.


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Music Throwback: "Let's Do It Again" - The Staple Singers

 



The Staple Singers with Don Cornelius on 'Soul Train'.

(c) Wikipedia



Written and produced by Curtis Mayfield "Let's Do It Again" by The Staple Singers was the hit soundtrack single for the film 'Let's Do It Again'.

The song hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.





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February 24th Birthdays

 


'The Godfather II' & 'The Sopranos' actor Dominic Chianese is 90 years old today.

(c) imdb



Phil Knight - 83 | Businessman

Edward James Olmos - 74 | Actor

Paula Zahn - 65 | Journalist

Gillian Flynn - 50 | Writer

Jan Koum - 45 | Entrepreneur & Programmer

Floyd Mayweather Jr. - 44 | Boxer & Entrepreneur

Daniel Kaluuya - 32 | Actor

O'Shea Jackson Jr. - 30 | Actor


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The Holy Word



For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, 
which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Ephesians 2v10

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Thursday 18 February 2021

Entertainment Throwback: LL Cool J & Booker T Almost Come To Blows Backstage


Booker would join the WWE in 2001 after WCW was bought out.

(c) imdb


In a 2002 WWE segment, Booker T "5-time World Champion" is disgusted after not being included in a card game and confronts LL Cool J about this mishap.





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Sports Throwback: Griffey, A-Rod & Martinez Go For Back To Back To Back Home Runs

 


The Mariners would break the record for most homers by a team in 1997.


Seattle Mariners players Ken Griffey Jr, Alex Rodriguez & Edgar Martinez hit 3 home runs in 5 pitches against Oakland Athletics Pitcher Dave Telgheder.


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On This Day In 1930: Clyde W. Tombaugh Discovered Dwarf Planet Named Pluto

 


Pluto is primarily made of ice & rock.

(c) Wikipedia


On This Day In 1930, Clyde W. Tombaugh discovered Pluto after using an astrograph to document a particular section of the sky for many nights.

In 2006, Pluto was no longer identified as a planet but rather a dwarf planet inside of the Kuiper belt.


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Music Throwback: "Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You) - Stevie Wonder

 


Stevie Wonder was 21 years-old when 'Music of my Mind' was released.

(c) Wikipedia



'Music of my Mind' is Stevie Wonder's 14th studio album but the first which gave him full musical control under his new Motown contract.

"Superwoman "Where Were You When I Needed You" is the first single on the album. It reached #33 on the Billboard Pop charts.

Wonder recorded all the vocals and played all of the instruments on the track outside of the electric guitar (Buzz Feiten).


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February 18th Birthdays

'Pulp Fiction' & 'Grease' superstar John Travolta is 67 today.

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Matt Dillon - 57 | Actor & Director

Dr. Dre - 56 | Rapper, Producer, Executive & Entrepreneur

Tracey Edmonds - 54 | Businesswoman

Gary Neville - 46 | Retired Footballer, Current Commentator & Coach

Regina Spektor - 41 | Singer, Pianist, Musician & Singer-Songwriter

Lala Costa - 36 | Actress, Writer & Director

Le'Veon Bell - 29 | NFL Player

Damien Prince - 29 | YouTuber & Content Creator


 

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The Holy Word




My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, 

and from them that persecute me.


Psalm 31:15


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Monday 15 February 2021

Sports Throwback: The Terrell Owens Star Game


Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens was always known for his showmanship.



In Week 4 battle during the 2000 NFL season in which the San Francisco 49ers visited the Dallas Cowboys, both Emmitt Smith and Terrell Owens made it a point to let fans know what the deal is.

Years later Owens said fittingly and hilariously said that he ran to the Dallas Cowboys star logo at the 50 yard-line to "give thanks to God for the opportunity and for him blessing me on that day."




 

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Entertainment Throwback: Dorothy Dandridge & Louis Armstrong In "Pillow To Post"

 

"Pillow To Post"  is a 1945 Romantic Comedy about a woman in show-business during World War II.

(c) imdb


This scene in "Pillow To Post" features Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra performing "Whatcha Say" with show performer Dorothy Dandridge. 

During the 1940s on her rise to superstardom, Dandridge would in some films as a band singer. Her big break came in 1954 as she would star in the hit musical film "Carmen Jones" alongside Harry Belafonte.



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Music Throwback: "Do for Love" - 2Pac

 

The "Do for Love" music video fully features 2pac as an animated figure.

(c) Amaru Entertainment/Interscope


2Pac's second posthumous single "Do for Love" was recorded in 1994 and released 4 years later on his posthumous album titled 'R U Still Down? (Remember Me)'.

The famous sample is from singer Bobby Caldwell's "What You Won't Do For Love". It peaked at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100.





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On This Day In 2002: Lionel Andres Messi Officially Registers With F.C. Barcelona

Messi arrived in Barcelona in 2000 and began the process of joining the club on a napkin,

(c) F.C. Barcelona


On This Day In 2002, 14 years-old Lionel Andres Messi officially registered as a F.C Barcelona player.

Two years later, he would quickly make his debut on the professional club team after dazzling and dominating the youth stage.

Roger Franch, Messi's ex-teammate at Barcelona's highly regarded youth academy "La Masia" said, "He often made us angry because it was frustrating to play against him.....you asked yourself if you were good enough to do this."





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February 15th Birthdays


Jane Seymour, 'Live and Let Die' Bond Girl is 70 years old today.

(c) imdb


Jane Seymour - 70 | Actress

Matt Groening - 67 | Cartoonist, Writer, Animator & Producer

Christopher McDonald - 66 | Actor & Voice Actor

Birdman - 52 | Rapper, Executive & Entrepreneur

Gary Clark Jr. - 37 | Musician 

Remi Dada - 35 | Executive 

Amber Riley - 35 | Actress, Singer & Author  

Corinne Foxx - 27 | Model & Actress

Megan Thee Stallion - 26 | Rapper & Singer-Songwriter



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Sunday 14 February 2021

The Holy Word

 



Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.


Malachi 3v10


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