Wikipedia article of the day is Madman's Drum. Madman's Drum is a 1930 wordless novel by American artist Lynd Ward (1905–1985). Its 118 images tell the story of a slave trader who …
Anthony Burgess war 40 when he learned that he had only one year to live. He had a brain tumour that would kill him within a year. He know he had a battle on his hands. He was compl…
Wikipedia article of the day is Eisenhower dollar. The Eisenhower dollar is a one-dollar coin issued from 1971 to 1978 by the United States Mint. Authorized by law on December 31, 1970, it…
A satellite is ejected from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Small Satellite Orbital Deployer on the International Space Station on Dec. 19, 2016. The satellite is actually tw…
Thought of the Day will resume in mid January, thank you for your continuing support and for the next couple of weeks I will be sharing a motivational story daily with you. Have a…
Wikipedia article of the day is No Me Queda Más. "No Me Queda Más" ("There's Nothing Left for Me") is a song by American recording artist Selena for her fourth stud…
This galaxy acts as an astronomical laser, beaming out microwave emission rather than visible light. via NASA http://ift.tt/2ihOnTW
Wikipedia article of the day is Montreal Laboratory. The Montreal Laboratory in Montreal, Canada, was established by the National Research Council of Canada during World War II to undertak…
Sunlight truly has come to Saturn's north pole. The whole northern region is bathed in sunlight in this view from late 2016, feeble though the light may be at Saturn's distant doma…
First of all, understand discontentment. Discontent is caused by a constant multiplication of desires. One desire leads to another until there’s never a moment when you feel fulfille…
Wikipedia article of the day is Pain fitzJohn. Pain fitzJohn (died 1137) was an Anglo-Norman nobleman and administrator, one of King Henry I of England's "new men", the ones …
Just hours after the winter solstice, a mass of energetic particles from the Sun smashed into the magnetic field around Earth. The strong solar wind stream stirred up a display of northern…
The real reason why we sometimes experience a lack of real, deep lasting happiness in our lives is dependency. We are taught to make our happiness dependent on some event, condition,…
Wikipedia article of the day is Ficus rubiginosa. Ficus rubiginosa, the Port Jackson fig, is a species of flowering plant native to eastern Australia. Beginning as a seedling that grows on…
Learn to create silence in your mind and peace will flourish in your soul. You will see life with other eyes. You will discover language of the Supreme. To be internally silent do no…
Wikipedia article of the day is Tropical Storm Vamei. Tropical Storm Vamei was a Pacific tropical cyclone, the last storm of the 2001 Pacific typhoon season. On December 26 the storm devel…
It's been a tough year but I'm proud of what we accomplished together. Thanks to you White Wolf Inspirations and Wise Words for You will be going into the new year with …
Wikipedia article of the day is Hebron Church (Intermont, West Virginia). Hebron Church is a mid-19th century Lutheran church in Intermont, Hampshire County, in the U.S. state of West Virg…
Thoughts are more powerful than actions because they are the creators of actions. You have to keep in mind that the thought-waves of your good wishes and pure feelings, your vibratio…
Wikipedia article of the day is Themes in Maya Angelou's autobiographies. Themes in Maya Angelou's autobiographies include racism, identity, family, and travel. Angelou (1928–2014)…
Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 50 Flight Engineer Peggy Whitson of NASA sent holiday greetings and festive imagery from the cupola on Dec. 18. via NASA http://ift.tt/2h…
Never believe anyone who says we cannot change. Vision is one of the secrets of personal transformation. We are all artists, our mind is the arena of creation and vision is what we a…
Wikipedia article of the day is Richard Dannatt. Richard Dannatt (born 23 December 1950) is a retired senior British Army officer who served as the Constable of the Tower of London from Au…
This image from NASA's Cassini spacecraft is one of the highest-resolution views ever taken of Saturn's moon Pandora. Pandora (84 kilometers, or 52 miles across) orbits Saturn just…
Happiness is not a destination, it’s a journey. Happiness is not tomorrow, it is now. Happiness is not a dependency, it is a decision. Happiness is what you are, not what you have.
Wikipedia article of the day is Andrew Sledd. Andrew Sledd (1870–1939) was an American theologian, university professor and university president. A native of Virginia, he was ordained as a…
This week in 1968, Apollo 8, the first crewed Saturn V launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Dec. 21, 1968. Here, the S-IC stage is being erected for final assembly of the Satur…
This week in 1968, Apollo 8, the first crewed Apollo mission, launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Dec. 21, 1968. Here, the S-IC stage is being erected for final assembly of th…
Courtesy of BBC Cornwall Two men are jailed for the murder of a pensioner who was beaten and drowned at a disused Cornwall mine. from BBC News - Cornwall http://ift.tt/2i0Jzlp via IFTTT�…
If we plant a positive, clean seed of thought and concentrate on it, we give it energy, like the sun gives to a seed in the earth. And as the seed in the earth awakens, stirs and begin…
Courtesy of BBC Cornwall British Muay Thai world champion Lucy Payne says it would be her dream come true to fight at an Olympics. from BBC News - Cornwall http://ift.tt/2hGNcPM via IFTT…
Wikipedia article of the day is Lieutenant Kijé (Prokofiev). Lieutenant Kijé is music by Sergei Prokofiev originally written to accompany the film of the same name, produced by the Belgosk…
This composite image, made from ten frames, shows the International Space Station, with a crew of six onboard, in silhouette as it transits the sun at roughly five miles per second, Saturd…
Courtesy of BBC Cornwall The organiser of a stunt show in which a "human cannonball" died gets a 12-month community order. from BBC News - Cornwall http://ift.tt/2h7tGMZ via IF…
Courtesy of BBC Cornwall A stunt show boss showed a "flagrant disregard" for the law over the death of a "human cannonball" at one of his events, a court hears. from B…
Humility puts a hand out to nothing extra, but simply takes what’s there. Whether that be food or clothing or understanding. Sometimes there is a lot available and sometimes only a l…
Courtesy of BBC Cornwall Cornish Pirates coach Alan Paver says the Championship club have abandoned their squad rotation policy. from BBC News - Cornwall http://ift.tt/2i4BVtz via IFTTT�…
Wikipedia article of the day is Strepsirrhini. Strepsirrhini is a suborder of primates that includes lemurs from Madagascar, bushbabies and pottos from Africa, and lorises from India and s…
Although there are no seasons in space, this cosmic vista invokes thoughts of a frosty winter landscape. It is, in fact, a region called NGC 6357 where radiation from hot, young stars is e…
Courtesy of BBC Cornwall Thousands of fish wash up on a beach a fortnight after a similar mass stranding on a nearby stretch of coastline. from BBC News - Cornwall http://ift.tt/2h3TnOr …
Courtesy of BBC Cornwall Redruth boss Marek Churcher says winger Alex Ducker is one of the best players he has ever coached. from BBC News - Cornwall http://ift.tt/2hicLmQ via IFTTT
My heart is full and open. Flowing with pure good feelings and good wishes for everyone. I follow my spontaneous instinct to give and I am totally happy.
Courtesy of BBC Cornwall Cornish Pirates coach Gavin Cattle says they should have won their latest game with London Irish after a narrow loss. from BBC News - Cornwall http://ift.tt/2hQnu…
Courtesy of BBC Cornwall Truro City manager Lee Hodges says he cannot believe how his side lost 5-1 at East Thurrock in National League South. from BBC News - Cornwall http://ift.tt/2hKW6…
Wikipedia article of the day is Mulholland Drive (film). Mulholland Drive is a 2001 American neo-noir mystery film written and directed by David Lynch (pictured) and starring Justin Therou…
Before I get any kind of advancement or promotion in life I need to have earned the right to it. There are no free gifts in life nor are there any short cuts to success of a lasting …
Wikipedia article of the day is John Bingham, 7th Earl of Lucan. John Bingham, 7th Earl of Lucan (b. 18 December 1934), known as Lord Lucan, disappeared without trace in 1974. Born in Mary…
Having benevolent feelings for all generates goodwill. The power of goodwill makes the impossible possible.
Wikipedia article of the day is Final Fantasy XIII. Final Fantasy XIII is a science fiction role-playing video game, initially released by Square Enix for PlayStation 3 on December 17, 200…
Courtesy of BBC Cornwall A care provider at the centre of undercover filming on a BBC Panorama programme sells its business. from BBC News - Cornwall http://ift.tt/2hPFnYR via IFTTT
Courtesy of BBC Cornwall A voyeuristic Elvis impersonator is sentenced to 18 years in jail for a string of sexual offences including the attempted rape of a child. from BBC News - Cornwal…
Courtesy of BBC Cornwall A jury is discharged after failing to reach a verdict in the trial of a Durham University student accused of raping an undergraduate. from BBC News - Cornwall htt…
Courtesy of BBC Cornwall Cribbar reef in Newquay is filled with surfers as big waves strike the Cornwall coast. from BBC News - Cornwall http://ift.tt/2hG5fTK via IFTTT
Spiral galaxy IC 5201 sits 40 million light-years from us in the Crane constellation. As with most spirals we see, it has a bar of stars slicing through its center. via NASA http://ift.tt/…
The gaming industry and fans alike have been discussing the potential of Nintendo games appearing on smartphones for years now. And for the first time ever, Super Mario has gone…
If you approach life complaining about what’s missing then you’ll be dissatisfied. Satisfaction comes from knowing that things can always be improved but at the same time appreciat…
Courtesy of BBC Cornwall Cornish Pirates coach Gavin Cattle says the club's recent run of games against London Irish are helping his side improve. from BBC News - Cornwall http://ift.…
Courtesy of BBC Cornwall Cleaners on the Great Western Railway stage two 24-hour strikes in a dispute over pay and conditions. from BBC News - Cornwall http://ift.tt/2hC8iwh via IFTTT
Courtesy of BBC Cornwall Truro City must take the form they showed in the FA Trophy into the league, says boss Lee Hodges. from BBC News - Cornwall http://ift.tt/2hraokD via IFTTT
Courtesy of BBC Cornwall Take a look around one hotel where it's been Christmas since October. from BBC News - Cornwall http://ift.tt/2gQFzHg via IFTTT
Wikipedia article of the day is Vincent van Gogh. Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter. His early works, mostly still lifes and depictions of peasant laboure…
Courtesy of BBC Cornwall A collection of memorabilia of one of the best known footballers of his day has been sold at auction for £320,000. from BBC News - Cornwall http://ift.tt/2hp6KrD …
Hurricane forecasters will soon have a new tool to better understand and forecast storm intensity. A constellation of eight microsatellites, called NASA’s Cyclone Global Navigation Satelli…
Courtesy of BBC Cornwall An 80-year-old man who "loves to sing" is serenading shoppers with Christmas carols. from BBC News - Cornwall http://ift.tt/2hxzPBH via IFTTT
The faith that can move mountains needs three ingredients to work: belief in yourself, belief in others, and the ability to draw on your inner strength.
Swansea City manager Bob Bradley is left frustrated by his side's lack of resilience in their 3-1 defeat at West Brom. from BBC News - North West Wales http://ift.tt/2gNIXku via IFTT…
Syrian refugees are expected to have been housed in all council areas across Wales by the end of the year. from BBC News - North West Wales http://ift.tt/2hQiIaO via IFTTT
Swansea manager Bob Bradley insists his side are heading in a "good direction", but admits they still need to improve, after losing 3-1 at West Brom. from BBC News - North West …
Wikipedia article of the day is Yugoslav torpedo boat T1. The Yugoslav torpedo boat T1 was a sea-going vessel operated by the Royal Yugoslav Navy between 1921 and 1941. Launched on 15 Dece…
Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder says George North will not want special treatment after his head injury. from BBC News - North West Wales http://ift.tt/2gCbsOt via IFTTT
Salomon Rondon scores a hat-trick in 13 minutes as West Brom convincingly beat struggling Swansea. from BBC News - North West Wales http://ift.tt/2hAvHkL via IFTTT
A mountain rescue team wants extra cash to recruit more wardens to work on Snowdon after its busiest year on record. from BBC News - North West Wales http://ift.tt/2gKb6dW via IFTTT
Canadian actor Alan Thicke, father of musician Robin Thicke, died of a heart attack on 13 December 2016: [Thicke's] death was confirmed by the talent agent Nigel Mikoski, wh…
