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08/23/11 -
NNHS Newsletter Blue Suede Shoes
“NO! WAIT! My
shoes are in there!!!” |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
Today's Newsletter theme repeats every year:
http://nnhs65.com/08-23-06-NNHS-Blue-Suede-Shoes.html
http://www.nnhs65.com/08-23-07-NNHS-Blue-Suede-Shoes.html
http://www.nnhs65.com/08-23-08-NNHS-Blue-Suede-Shoes.html
http://www.nnhs65.com/08-23-09-NNHS-Blue-Suede-Shoes.html
http://nnhs65.com/08-23-10-NNHS-Blue-Suede-Shoes.html
BONUS #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79CJON8fv6c - Blue Suede Shoes - Carl Perkins
BONUS #2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrjbwVhQOAw - Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis Presley
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Suede_Shoes:
"Blue Suede Shoes" is a rock and roll standard written and first recorded by Carl Perkins in 1955. The 12-bar blues is considered one of the first rockabilly (rock and roll) records and incorporated elements of blues, country and pop music of the time.
Johnny Cash planted the seed for the song in the fall of 1955, while Perkins, Cash, Elvis Presley, and other Louisiana Hayride acts toured throughout the South. Cash told Perkins of a black airman whom he had met when serving in the military in Germany. He had referred to his military regulation air shoes as "blue suede shoes." Cash suggested that Carl write a song about the shoes. Carl replied, "I don't know anything about shoes. How can I write a song about shoes?"[1]
When Perkins played a dance on December 4, 1955, he noticed a couple dancing near the stage. The girl was gorgeous, he thought, and the boy wore blue suede shoes. As they danced the boy cautioned his date "don't step on my suedes." Perkins was bewildered that a guy would value shoes over a beautiful girl.[2]
Perkins began working on a song based on that incident. His first thought was to frame it with a nursery rhyme. He considered, and quickly discarded "Little Jack Horner..." and "See a spider going up the wall...". Then settled on "One for the money..." Leaving his bed and working with his Les Paul guitar, he started with an A chord. After playing five chords while singing "Well, it's one for the money... Two for the show... Three to get ready... Now go, man, go!" and broke into a boogie rhythm.[3] He quickly grabbed a brown paper potato sack and wrote the song down, writing the title out as "Blue Swade, S-W-A-D-E". "I couldn't even spell it right," he later said.[4] According to Perkins, "On December 17, 1955, I wrote "Blue Suede Shoes"." I recorded it on December 19."[5] Producer Sam Phillips suggested that Perkins's line "go boy go" be changed to "go cat go".
EARTHQUAKE ALERT:
From http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/earthquake-measured-59-magnitude-rattles-washington-york/story?id=14364643 - 08/23/11:
Earthquake Listed at 5.9 Rattles East Coast From Virginia to New HampshireA 5.9 magnitude earthquake jolted the East Coast, rattling people from Martha's Vineyard to Washington, D.C. to North Carolina, prompting the evacuation of Congressional buildings, slowing rail and air traffic, and taking two nuclear reactors offline. The earthquake sent people pouring out of office buildings, hospitals, the Pentagon and the State Department. The pillars of the capitol in Washington, D.C. shook. Alarms sounded in the FBI and Department of Justice buildings, and some flooding was reported on an upper floor of the Pentagon as a result of the quake. Parks and sidewalks in Washington were packed with people who fled their buildings. Police on horseback are keeping people a safe distance from getting too close to the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial. Officials are inspecting Congressional buildings before members of Congress and their staff can return to their offices. The quake was felt as far north as New Hampshire and in Martha's Vineyard where President Obama and his family are vacationing. It was felt as far south as South Carolina. No significant damage or fatalities have been reported. Some injuries have been reported in Washington D.C., the fire department spokesman told the Associated Press. In New York City, the fire department said that they are receiving a surge in calls but have had no serious building damage reported. Authorities in New York and Washington said cell phone traffic was so heavy that it hampered their ability to respond to emergencies. The epicenter of the quake was near Mineral, Va., 39 miles from Richmond, Va., and 85 miles from the nation's capital. The quake was .6 miles deep. According to convertalot.com, a web site which compiles measurements and calculators for a variety of statistics, the magnitude 5.9 earthquake released energy equivalent to the explosion of 10,676 tons of TNT. The epicenter of the quake is very close to two Dominion Power nuclear power plants, North Anna 1 and 2. Rare 5.9 East Coast Earthquake Elizabeth Stuckle, spokesperson for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, said that the reactors were "automatically and safely shut down." The plant declared an "unusual event" which is the lowest category of four emergency classifications. Back-up generators automatically kicked in to keep the reactors cool, the NRC said. Nine other nuclear plants on the East coast declared an "unusual event," but were none shut down. The East Coast gets earthquakes from time to time, but rarely of a magnitude to make skyscrapers sway. Paul Segall, a Stanford geophysicist who studies the structure and development of earthquake faults, called today's shaker "a significant earthquake for that part of the world. It could do significant damage." "I can't remember an event that large on the East Coast," he said. The tremblor affected travel in the region. Amtrak said it was running at reduced speed and was checking tracks and terminals for damage. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority said the Metro is moving at 15 miles per hour as inspectors check all tracks. There have been reports of structural damage to some residences in town, Reidelbach says, but no reports of significant injuries. Mandatory evacuations were put in place shortly after the quake with all non-essential government and county personnel were sent home for the day. Schools were also closed. The epicenter of the quake is very close to two Dominion Power nuclear power plants, North Anna 1 and 2. Elizabeth Stuckle, spokesperson for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, said that the reactors were "automatically and safely shut down." The plant declared an "unusual event" which is the lowest category of four emergency classifications. Back-up generators automatically kicked in to keep the reactors cool, the NRC said. Nine other nuclear plants on the East Coast declared an "unusual event," but were none shut down. The tremblor affected travel in the region. Amtrak said it was running at reduced speed and was checking tracks and terminals for damage. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority said the Metro is moving at 15 mph as inspectors check all tracks. Flights at Dulles International Airport in Virginia, JFK International in New York and in Philadelphia were temporarily halted. Control towers at JFK and Newark International airports were temporarily evacuated. The delay will cause slow air traffic throughout the region, the Federal Aviation Administration warned. In addition, about a dozen flights were diverted from JFK to Boston. A woman who works at Mineral Barber Shop in Mineral, Va. said that the inside of her shop is a mess but there doesn't appear to be any major damage outside the town square. In Richmond, Va., a woman who works on the 18th floor of a 20 story building said she and her co-workers left the building when the shaking first began. "At first I thought it was someone jumping on floor above me, but then it was really loud and shaky," she said. People in the New York Times building on 42nd street in Manhattan said they felt the entire building shift, and watched office furniture move. As the tall buildings in New York swayed, people ran out into the street. The New York City Criminal Court in lower Manhattan was also evacuated. In Baltimore, Maryland, artist Lisa Lewenz was working in her basement studio when she began to feel movement under her feet. "Everything started trembling, with a big boom sound coming up from the ground. I've lived in LA long enough to know this drill, so rushed upstairs, and found the glassware still shuttering for about a minute. Couldn't get through by the phone to friends, and there was no news online, so I started worrying my house was collapsing," Lewenz said. Rare East Coast Earthquake Reaches 5.9 MagnitudeSince there were no serious injuries, some saw the lighter side in the unexpected quake. Michelle Mittelstadt said, "My first earthquake! What's next: Plague of locusts?" Another woman who works with the Federal Aviation Administration said that the, "If you have to be evacuated for an earthquake, the National Mall is a nice spilling out point!" The earthquake felt along the eastern corridor follows an earthquake felt Monday in Colorado. That 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Trinidad, Colorado. The United States' Geological Survey said that earthquakes have been felt in the central Virginia area since 1774. ABC News' Jane E. Allen, Christina Caron, Troy McMullen, Jack Cloherty, Jim Sciutto, Aaron Katersky and Dennis Powell contributed to this report. |
REUNION ALERT:
From Gary Fitzgerald ('61) of VA - 08/19/11, 7:46 AM - "reunion":
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birthday today to
Charles Allen
('57)
AND
Pam Russell Hanzlik ('63)
of NC
AND
My Cousin,
Cheryl White Wilson (John Marshall HS - '64) of VA!
Happy Birthday this week to:
27 - Pat Helmick Glover ('57)
AND Nancy Timberlake Spencer ('57)
AND
28 -
the late
Tony Lapides ('57)
(deceased 06/18/09);
29 -
30 -
Me
('65) of
NC
AND
Chuck Springfield ('66) of VA!
Many Happy Returns, One and
All!
http://www.nnhs65.com/Happy-Birthday.html
TODAY IN THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES:
From http://www.civilwarinteractive.com/This%20Day/thisday0823.htm - INCLUDING:
From My Husband, Paul Harty (Bardolph HS, IL - '61) of
NC - 08/21/11 - "LAUS DEO, What does this mean?":
LAUS
DEO, Do you know what it means? LAUS DEO One detail that is rarely mentioned is that in Washington, D.C., there can never be a building of greater height than the Washington Monument. With all the uproar about removing the ten commandments, etc., this is worth a moment or two of your time. I was not aware of this amazing historical information. On the aluminum cap, atop the
Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., are displayed two words: Once you know Laus Deo's
history , you will want to share this with everyone you know. These
words have been there for many years; they are 555 feet, 5.125 inches
high, perched atop the monument, facing skyward to the Father of our
nation, overlooking the 69 square miles which comprise the District of
Columbia, capital of the United States of America.
A cross, you ask? Why a
cross? What about separation of church and state? Yes, a cross;
separation of church and state was not, and is not, in the
Constitution. So, read on. How interesting and, no doubt, intended
to carry a profound meaning for those who bother to notice.
When the cornerstone of the
Washington Monument was laid on July 4th, 1848 deposited within it
were many items including the Holy Bible presented by the Bible
Society. Praise be to God!
Such was the discipline, the moral direction, and the spiritual mood
given by the founder and first President of our unique democracy, 'One
Nation, Under God.' It is hoped you will send this to every child you know; to every sister, brother, father, mother or friend. They will not find offense, because you have given them a lesson in history that they probably never learned in school. With that, be not ashamed or afraid, but have pity on those who will never see this because someone failed to send it on.
Thanks for the history lesson, Dools!
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From Joan
Lauterbach Krause ('60) of VA - 08/22/11 - "Hymn
#365":
HYMN # 365 This is too funny - but I suspect the minister didn't appreciate it. A minister was completing a temperance sermon. With great emphasis he said, 'If I had all the beer in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the river.' With even greater emphasis he said, 'And if I had all the wine in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the river.' And then finally, shaking his fist in the air, he said, 'And if I had all the whiskey in the world, I'd take it and pour it into the river.' Sermon complete, he sat down... The song leader stood very cautiously and announced with a smile, nearly laughing, 'For our closing song, let us sing Hymn #365, 'Shall We Gather at the River.' Smile - life is too short not to!! If this brightened your day Don't let it stop here Pass it on with a smile Keep spreading the Cheer. See you at the river !!
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From http://www.SelfGrowth.com - 08/22/11 - "Affirmation Starters":
5
Affirmation Starters You Need To Know To Make Them Work!
By Claire McGee
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Thanks, Glenn - I really
enjoy these!
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FINALLY:
From LadyHawke's Weekly Jokes
- 08/21/11: "Mail Order Groom" Two women in the one horse town of Parched Gulch had daughters, each of marriageable age. But there were no prospective husbands in town due to shootings, running off with outlaws and drunk riding. And there was no chance at all of any bridegrooms turning up. The two mothers pooled their meager resources, advertised, and sure enough, they got results: twin brothers in Cactus Corners looking for wives. The twin bridegrooms were sent for. Along the way the twins met up with outlaws. One was killed, the other escaped. Upon his arrival, the mothers were in immediate conflict as to whom the surviving twin belonged. They were going to kill each other over it. After all, each had a daughter's future at stake. They took the case to Judge A.K. Hornswoggle, alcoholic, disbarred, but with Solomonic frontier wisdom. After due deliberation, Hornswoggle ruled that the young man be chopped in half and one half awarded to each daughter. The first mother was outraged. If Hornswoggle wasn't drunk or stupid, he was a monster for suggesting such a thing. The second mother thought it would not be a bad solution. And pointing to the second mother, Hornswoggle said, "Your daughter gets him. You are the real mother-in-law." |
1.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 26, 27, and 28, 2011 - The Class of 1961
will hold its 50-Year Reunion: Saturday, August 27, 2011, 1:00 PM - Mike
O'Neil's Irish Pub, Warwick Shopping Center - Dutch Treat Luncheon. For details,
see:
www.nnhs1961.org and contact Gary Fitzgerald at
Fitz43@cox.net or 757-879-2847 - CLASS OF
1961
2. Saturday, August 27, 2011, 1:00 PM - Mike O'Neil's Irish Pub, Warwick Shopping Center - Reunion Luncheon for the 97th Rifle Company, USMC - AND ALL "NORMAL PERSONS" 3. Thursday, September 1, 2011 - The NNHS Class of 1955 holds Lunch Bunch gatherings on the first Thursday of every month at Steve & John's Steak House on Jefferson Avenue just above Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News at 11:00 AM. The luncheon is not limited to just the Class of '55; if you have friends in that year, go visit with them. 4. Saturday, September 17, 2011 - Evelyn's Birthday Party for Everyone - Canepa Cottage, Buckroe Beach - 2:00 PM. For details, contact Evelyn Fryer Fish ('58) of TX at evelynfish@msn.com - OPEN TO EVERYBODY! 5. Saturday, September 17, 2011 - Typhoon Tailgate at CNU - 4:00 PM - TIL. For details, see: http://www.nnhs65.com/CBJ/Typhoon-Tailgate-Ver-3_1.pdf and contact Chuck Jones ('66) of Northern VA at 703-474-1389 - OPEN TO ALL CLASSES!6. Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - The NNHS Class of June 1942 meets at noon on the second Wednesday of every other month for a Dutch treat lunch at the James River Country Club, 1500 Country Club Road. PLEASE JOIN THEM. Give or take a few years makes no difference. Good conversation, food and atmosphere. For details, call Jennings Bryan at 803-7701 for reservations. 7. Wednesday and Thursday, October 19 and 20, 2011 - The Class of 1956 will hold its 55-Year Reunion. Contact Judy Leggett Elliott at jandcelliott@aol.com or 757-868-1111. - CLASS OF 1956 |
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