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On This Day in History: 1931: “The Star-Spangled Banner” becomes official

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Colins Place

President Herbert Hoover signs a congressional act making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the official national anthem of the United States. On September 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key composed the lyrics to “The Star-Spangled Banner” after witnessing the massive overnight British bombardment … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s to start all-day breakfast nationally on Oct. 6

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Colins Place

Re posted from http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2015/09/01/mcdonalds-start-all-day-breakfast-nationally-oct-6/71529320/   Sep. 2, 2015 — McDonald’s will roll out an all-day breakfast menu on Oct. 6, meeting long-standing requests from customers as part of Chief Executive Officer Steve Easterbrook’s turnaround plan. Bloomberg’s Betty Liu and Mark … Continue reading →

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BBC Radio on your iPhone

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Colins Place

Do you like to listen to the BBC on the radio? Not in the UK, or close to a radio? Got an iPhone? Then you need a FREE iPhone app called “The Radio” I have been listening to BBC Radio … Continue reading →

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