Roman New Year

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
"Believe you can and you're halfway there." Theodore Roosevelt


TODAY IN HISTORY:

Henri Becquerel

• 1873 E. Remington & Sons in Ilion, New York begins production of the first practical typewriter.
• 1896 Henri Becquerel discovers radioactivity.
• 1995 Yahoo! is incorporated.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT:

Do you like penguins? Well, the BBC has this report about a Scottish zoo, including an interview with a penguin expert...
Have we discussed addiction? Be sure to check out this CNN report on what happens to the brain with some substances.
More and more the AK-47 has become popular in our culture. Follow this link to learn about the future of this machine gun.
How much is a little too much? According to this Time article, some Americans are enjoying a second breakfast... is that the same in Mexico?
Lady Gaga talks to Oprah Winfrey on this Reuters report about her plans and projects. Don't miss it!
Finally, are Mexicans growing more and more impatient? Make sure to watch this ABC report about the disappearing art of waiting.