What's all the hoopla with the number "1"?
This lens is focusing in on the validity of "1". I mean lets really dial in the aperture tightly here. It's time to see if "1" really holds up to scrutiny shall we? Let's begin to really question the value of "1". Could there be some controversy?
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- Who came up with the number "1" anyway?
- Following the Google trail for the founder of "1"
- Top honors, number 1, first place flicks
- Top sellers and a book with "1" in the title
- Top Vacation destinations by Orbitz
- Number "1" Vacation DC is the place to be!!
- Is number "1" all its cracked up to be?
- We say "Thumbs Up" to the number "1"
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Who came up with the number "1" anyway?
. . . and was the number "1" a number first or the word "one"?
Listing number one on the Google search page leads me to believe that the number "1" wasn't created by just "one" person it was created by a Blackberry community, and from the beginning there appears to have been a "default problem".
From there things seemed to get worse: The question on most minds was: Who are the ad wizards who came up with this "one"?. . . as they took credit and shouted We're Number One! We're Number One!
It seemed the only way to answer the question was to contact British anthropologist Robin Dunbar but all that yielded was a mean number by Dunbar and an attempt to name the number "1" "Dunbar's number.
The question went on and on from group to group with theories even from female pirates until "everything came up roses" and it was decided that the question of who came up with the number "one" would be decided by the all-knowing CNN Republican presidential debate. Since nothing ever gets answered in those debates, the controversy continues to this day.
If you know who came up with the number one please let me know . . .
Following the Google trail for the founder of "1"
Top honors, number 1, first place flicks
Number "One" rentals overall. Oh Really?
So these are the top movies being rented by Netflix users. Would you give these movies a number "One" rating? Rent them and let me know your thoughts. Thumb up or down?
- 001- Crash
A 36-hour period in the diverse metropolis of post-Sept. 11 Los Angeles is the theme of this unflinc...- 002- The Departed
To take down South Boston's Irish Mafia, the police send in one of their own to infiltrate the under...- 003- The Pursuit of Happyness
Will Smith (in an Oscar-nominated role) and his real-life son Jaden star in this tearjerker about a...- 004- Little Miss Sunshine
Convinced little Olive (Abigail Breslin) is beauty queen material, parents Richard (Greg Kinnear) an...- 005- Walk the Line
Among the pantheon of great country singers, Johnny Cash (played here by Joaquin Phoenix) may just b...- Try Netflix free for 14 days
Top sellers and a book with "1" in the title
Do they fit your number "1" rating
Here are a few books that are claimed to be top sellers. Would they go in your bookcase? Curious to know how you would rate them. Please let me know. Did I not list your top tier book. Submit your list for all of us to judge.
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (Book 1) by Alexander McCall Smith
This first novel in Alexander McCall Smiths 'widel more...0 points
Audition: A Memoir by Barbara Walters
Young people starting out in television sometimes more...0 points
Up Till Now: The Autobiography by William Shatner, David Fisher
It is now Bill Shatner's universe---we just live i more...0 points
Top Vacation destinations by Orbitz
Are any of these places your top choice for a vacation this summer?
Well, Orbitz has listed their top summer vacation spots. Do you agree? If so, plug in the numbers to see if you can afford to go . . . If not, what would be your top spot? Let me know.
Here's what Orbitz had to say on their site:
Whether you're on the road or staying close to home, it just ain't American to miss fireworks on the Fourth. So to help you fulfill your patriotic duty, here's a look at some of biggest and best fireworks extravaganzas across the United States.
Washington, D.C.:
What could be more patriotic than celebrating Independence Day in the nation's capital? A parade kicks off at 11:45 a.m. at Constitution Avenue and 7th Street NW. The National Archives celebrates all day, with appearances by historical characters including George Washington, and much more. Then head to the West Lawn of the Capitol at 8 p.m. for a concert featuring Huey Lewis & the News, Hayley Westenra and more. The fireworks show over the Washington Monument begins around 9:20 p.m.
New York City:
Macy's calls its July 4 fireworks display the biggest in the United States, with more than 120,000 bursts soaring as high as 1,000 feet over the East River after sundown. FDR Drive is closed from 14th to 42nd streets for public viewing.
Boston:
The renowned Boston Pops help celebrate the Fourth with a concert starting at 8 p.m. at Hatch Shell at The Esplanade. Fireworks start around 10:30. (Note that if you're watching the concert from the Oval, you won't have a good view of the fireworks. The docks at Community Boating are the recommended spot for fireworks viewing.)
Philadelphia:
The city celebrates the Fourth all day long with Party on the Parkway, a parade, and the Sunoco Sweet Sounds of Liberty Concert & Fireworks at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Chicago:
The city's main celebration -- in conjunction with Taste of Chicago -- is July 3 in Grant Park. The Grant Park Orchestra kicks things off with a concert at 8 p.m.; then the fireworks display over Monroe Harbor starts around 9:30. On July 4, Taste of Chicago will put on another fireworks display simultaneously with a display set off from Navy Pier.
San Francisco:
Head to Fisherman's Wharf to enjoy food, music, kids' activities and more leading up to the fireworks, which launch from the foot of Municipal Pier and barges north of Pier 39. Prime waterfront viewing spots include the Cannery, Ghirardelli Square and Pier 39.
Atlanta:
Centennial Olympic Park is the top spot for watching fireworks In downtown Atlanta, while the other big show is in Buckhead, home to the 49th annual 4th of July at Lenox Square. MARTA public transit offers easy access to both events.
New Orleans:
You would expect great food and great music in this town, and that's what you'll get on the Fourth of July. Musicians perform at four different locations along the Mississippi River, and many restaurants and merchants will offer special discounts. The fireworks show over the river is choreographed to patriotic music and starts at 9 p.m.
Orlando:
Downtown Orlando puts on a fireworks and laser light show around Lake Eola. And if you're planning a Disney World vacation, the resort has fireworks displays at Downtown Disney (11 p.m.), Epcot Center (10 p.m.), the Magic Kingdom (9 p.m.) and Disney's Hollywood Studios (9 p.m.).
San Diego: The best spots for viewing the fireworks over north San Diego Bay include Shelter Island and Harbor Island. The show starts at 9 p.m. SeaWorld and LEGOLAND also put on their own displays. Or you can enjoy the fireworks at the San Diego County Fair in Del Mar.
Number "1" Vacation DC is the place to be!!
Is number "1" all its cracked up to be?
Everybody wants to be number one, but is it really the best place to be all the time? Think about all the firsts' you could be- both positive and negative and then answer the poll question below. I'm curious to know what your thoughts are.
We say "Thumbs Up" to the number "1"
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