Latvian Legion Day

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
"Only the educated are free." Epictetus
 
TODAY IN HISTORY:
  37 Caligula becomes Roman Emperor after the death of his great uncle, Tiberius.
1621 Samoset, a Mohegan, visits the settlers of the Plymouth colony and greets them "Welcome Englishmen! My name is Samoset."
1916 The 7th and 10th US cavalry regiments under John Pershing cross the US-Mexico border to join the hunt for Pancho Villa.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT:

Jason Russell

Do you remember Jason Russell, co-founder of "Invisible Children"? Watch the CNN report about the film director. Did you know George Clooney has been released from prison? Watch the BBC interview with the famous actor. How about Vijay Iyer, the talented jazz pianist? Listen to the NPR interview. The iPhone is a sexy thing, but can you imagine the iPhone becoming porno? Read the revealing Time article. Do you think Nissan could reinvent race car design? Watch the Reuters report. Finally, tomorrow is Saint Patrick's Day, but can you explain the festivity? Watch the Fox News interview with a language expert.