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Today In History
Britain has a new prime minister for the first time in more than 11 years.
Margaret Thatcher formally tendered her resignation to the Queen early this morning after leaving Downing Street for the last time. John Major was elected her successor yesterday by Conservative Party members.
The woman dubbed as the Iron Lady during her premiership made her last tearful speech as the leader of the country from the doorstep of Number 10.
Mrs Thatcher told reporters the country had become a much improved place in which to live since she took office in 1979.
"We're leaving Downing Street for the last time after eleven-and-a-half wonderful years and we're happy to leave the UK in a very much better state than when we came here," she said.
She also gave her support to her successor. "Now it's time for a new chapter to open and I wish John Major all the luck in the world," she said.
After the speech she and her husband, Denis, were driven to Buckingham Palace, watched by a small crowd keen to witness this significant moment.
Mrs Thatcher had a half-hour meeting with the Queen before returning to her private home in Dulwich, south London.
Fifteen minutes later Mr Major arrived at the palace and was formally invited by the Queen to form a new administration.
The premiership of Britain's first female leader - and the longest since 1827 - was at an end.
more~Quote Of The Day
"Our main business is not to see what lies dimly at a distance,
but to do what lies clearly at hand."
Thomas Carlyle
Today's Trivia
CricketsSome crickets burrow megaphone-like tunnels that help transport the sound of their chirps as far as 2,000 feet away.
Are Celsius and Fahrenheit Temperatures Ever The Same?Minus 40 degrees Celsius is exactly minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the only temperature for which the readings on both scales are equal.
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PHOTO OF THE MONTHHere is where all members are encouraged to take part
in choosing the Photo of the Month. We have a winner. Please let us all congratulate Easty-Uk for his image titled "ZIGGY" THE SPRINGER
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The Judges of the Cafe Choice Award are pleased to announce the presentation of this highly rated award:
is awarded to memberSaintyfor his image"Pots waiting"2007
This image, in the view of the judging panel, was deemed to be an outstanding piece of photography. Lighting within the image was well controlled with possible distracting reflections being avoided. The sharpness and crispness of the image was very pleasing and the colors well saturated.
This is a fine example of well controlled photography and a worthy winner. The judges applaud the winner.
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Today's Chuckles
What Should I Do With This?"What am I supposed to do with this?" grumbled the motorist as the police clerk handed him a receipt for his traffic violation.
"Keep it," the clerk advises. "When you get four of them, you get a bicycle."
Taco OrderMy daughter went to a local fast food taco restaurant and ordered a taco. She asked the person behind the counter for "minimal lettuce." He said he was sorry, but they only had iceberg.
Quick Quotes
"Don't think you're on the right road just because it’s a well-beaten path."
~Anonymous
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"Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That's why it's a comfort to go hand in hand. "
~Emily Kimbrough
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"Wherever you go, go with all your heart. "
~Confucius
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More Chuckles
Business Deal Fresh out of business school, the young man answered a want ad for an accountant. He was being interviewed by a very nervous man who ran a three-man business.
"I need someone with an accounting degree," the man said. "But mainly, I'm looking for someone to do my worrying for me."
"Excuse me?" the young accountant said.
"I worry about a lot of things," the man said. "But I don't want to have to worry about money. Your job will be to take all the money worries off my back."
"I see," the young accountant said. "And how much does the job pay?"
"I will start you at eighty-five thousand dollars"
"Eighty-five thousand dollars!" the young man exclaimed. "How can such a small business afford a sum like that?"
"That," the owner said, "is your first worry."
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