Daily Archives: 02/20/2013
The future is now, sadly
Nicole Daughhetee
Life As I Know It
by Nicole Daughhetee
I am an avid fan of The Big Bang Theory. If you’ve not seen this show, I highly suggest it — especially if you like to laugh. Older episodes are syndicated on TBS, so if you’ve never seen it, you can “catch-up” and pick up the premise — all of which, in my humble opinion, makes the show even funnier.
As much as I enjoy this show, my piece this week is not about The Big Bang Theory. My idea was sparked by creator Chuck Lorre’s “Vanity Cards,” which are quickly displayed after each episode. They remain on the screen long enough for me to read the first line or two and have my interest piqued, and then they are gone.
Say no to snow
Ben Robinson
All About Ben
By Ben Robinson
People are crazy, you know.
Last week, the girl on the Weather Channel came onto the screen. She smiled and said, “It looks like you folks in South Carolina are going to be getting some snow.”
Shame. I was considering making this girl the next Mrs. Robinson, but that one moment ruined that. The babies just wouldn’t work out, probably inheriting her brains and my looks. The poor child would probably be walking around, scaring people, and wondering why everyone was running from him.
Now what’s that password again?
Olivia Fowler
On The Way
By Olivia Fowler
How many passwords do you have and where do you keep them? This can be a troubling issue. We need passwords to order on eBay, listen to voicemail, access Facebook, our bank accounts, our tax records, my high school website, medical records, email, other online services and on and on.
We are advised not to use our birthdates, pet’s name, anniversary dates or children’s names or birthdates. Some passwords must be numerical. Some must be a combination of letters and numbers. There are various combinations required. For instance, 12 characters with at least two numbers. Some letters may have to be upper case and some lower case.
What is Presidents’ Day, and why do we celebrate?
Presidents’ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government.
Traditionally celebrated on February 22 — Washington’s actual day of birth — the holiday became popularly known as Presidents’ Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers.
While several states still have individual holidays honoring the birthdays of Washington, Abraham Lincoln and other figures, Presidents’ Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents past and present.
The story of Presidents’ Day begins in 1800. Following President George Washington’s death in 1799, his February 22 birthday became a perennial day of remembrance. At the time, Washington was venerated as the most important figure in American history, and events like the 1832 centennial of his birth and the start of construction of the Washington Monument in 1848 were cause for national celebration.
While Washington’s Birthday was an unofficial observance for most of the 1800s, it was not until the late 1870s that it became a federal holiday.
Courier Obits 2-20-13
Linda Glasscock
Easley — Linda Gail Glasscock, 60, of Easley, wife of the late George Glasscock died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 at Baptist Easley Hospital.
Born in West Virginia, Mrs. Glasscock was a daughter of the late Frank Dalton and Mabel Louise Crookshank Dalton. She worked in childcare and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are two sons, Lewis Edward Vance Jr. and Joseph Vance; one brother, Jesse Dalton (Ellen); two sisters, Kathy Galloway (Rick) and Brenda Riddle (Melvin), 25 nieces and nephews; and many great- nephews and nieces.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Glasscock was predeceased by a brother, Edward G. Dalton Jr.; three sisters, Wilda Stout, Barbara Shirley and Lena Maggard.
A memorial service was 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
Donna C. Clark
Easley — Mrs. Donna Center Clark, 62, wife of James Anderson “Andy” Clark, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013 at her home.
Born in Greer, a daughter of the late Carlos Raymond and Helen Chapman Center, Mrs. Clark was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Surviving, in addition to her husband of the home, are two sons, Shane David Clark of Easley, and Raymond Scott Clark and his fiancee’ Jennifer Nicholson of Easley; and a sister, Dixie C. Senkiw of Easley.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown with the Rev. Matt Turner officiating. Burial followed in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
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