Thursday, August 29, 2013

8.29.13

Good morning and Happy Thursday Phoenix! One more day till the weekend - and most of us will have a three day weekend. Got any good plans for it?
Trivia time!
On this day in:
1949: The U.S.S.R. tested their first atomic bomb.
1957: Strom Thurmond ended the longest filibuster in U.S. Senate history. He spoke for more than 24 hours against a civil rights bill; the bill passed.
1966: The Beatles played their last major live concert at Candlestick Park, California.
2005: Hurricane Katrina slammed into the U.S. Gulf Coast, destroying beachfront towns in Mississippi and Louisiana, displacing a million people, and killing more than 1,000.
Famous Birthdays:
Ingrid Bergman, actress (1915)
Charlie Parker, musician (1920)
Dinah Washington, singer (1924)
Wacky laws – on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, today’s laws come from Louisiana:
It is a $500 fine to instruct a pizza delivery man to deliver a pizza to your friend without them knowing. *raises eyebrows at Kade and Aric*
Rituals that involve the ingestion of blood, urine, or fecal matter are not allowed. *ewww*
One could possibly land in jail for 20 years upon urinating in the city’s water supply. *there's a nature call that'll cost ya!*
Have a fangtastic Midnight Breed Thursday everyone!
 Brock   
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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

8.28.13

Good morning Phoenix! It's hump day - rise and shine!
On this day in:
1963: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial to civil rights demonstrators.
1968: Anti-Vietnam war protesters and police clashed in the streets of Chicago while the Democratic National Convention nominated Hubert H. Humphrey for president.
1981: The Centers for Disease Control announced a medical task force had been formed to look into the incidence of Kaposi's sarcoma and pneumocystis in homosexual men. AIDS was later found to be the cause.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, religious leader (1774)
Charles Boyer, actor (1899)
Jason Priestley, actor (1969)
Strange laws – in honor of the anniversary of the Democratic National Convention riots, the strange laws are from Chicago:
In Chicago:
It is legal to protest naked in front of city hall as long as you are under seventeen years of age and have legal permits.
All businesses entering into contracts with the city must sift through their records and report any business they had dealing with slaves during the era of slavery.
It is forbidden to fish while sitting on a giraffe’s neck.
Have a fangtastic Midnight Breed day!
 Brock
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Tuesday, August 27, 2013

8.27.13

Good morning and Happy Tuesday Phoenix! Hope you all have a great day today. Looks like it's going to be a scorcher, so stay cool!
On this day in:
1883: A massive volcanic eruption on the island of Krakatoa blew up most of the island and resulted in tsunamis that killed over 36,000 people.
1945: U.S. troops began landing in Japan after Japan's surrender in World War II.
2003: Mars made its closest approach to earth in 60,000 years.

Famous Birthdays:
Lyndon B. Johnson, Former President, 1908–1973
Since LBJ was from Texas, today’s strange laws come from his home state:
Lubbock County TX: It is illegal to drive within an arm’s length of alcohol – including alcohol in someone else’s blood stream.
Port Arthur TX: Obnoxious odors may not be emitted while in an elevator.
Texas: It is illegal to sell one’s eye.
Someone must have crop dusted an entire elevator really bad for Port Arthur to pass that kind of law. They should have named it " Kade's Law". *snorts*
Have a fangtastic Midnight Breed Day all!
 Brock
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Monday, August 26, 2013

8.26.13

Happy Monday morning Phoenix! Rise and shine - except for the ones in the tents - they'll be waking to a sea of silly string. *laughs*
On to the trivia!
On this day in:
1920: The 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote went into effect.
1939: The first televised major league baseball game was televised: a double-header between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds.
1974: Aviator Charles Lindbergh, the first man to fly solo, nonstop across the Atlantic, died.
Famous birthdays:
Mother Teresa, Roman Catholic missionary (1910)
Macaulay Culkin, actor (1980)
In honor of the first televised MLB game, today's laws are from Ohio.
Youngstown OH: You may not run out of gas.
Cleveland OH: It’s illegal to catch mice without a hunting license!
Canton OH: If one loses their pet tiger, they must notify the authorities within one hour.
Have a Fangtastic Midnight Breed start to your week.
 Brock
PS - sorry I missed the campout - sounds like a good time was had by all - however someone has to patrol the grounds to make sure you're all safe!
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Sunday, August 25, 2013

8.25.13


August 25, 2013
Good morning Phoenix! Rise and shine - it's a beautiful day. And rumor has it that there's camping going on here tonight, so be sure to stop in and join the fun.
Today's trivia bits - on this day in:
1718: New Orleans was founded by French settlers and named after the Duke of Orleans.
1984: Author Truman Capote was found dead in Los Angeles.
2001: Singer and actress Aaliyah died in a plane crash in the Bahamas.
2009: Senator Edward "Ted" Kennedy, a fixture in the Senate for 46 years, dies of brain cancer at the age of 77.
2012: The first human to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong, died after suffering complications from a heart bypass.
Hmmm… a lot of famous people died on this day. The famous might want to think about being very careful today.
Famous Birthdays:
Leonard Bernstein, 1918–1990, American composer, conductor, and pianist
Sean Connery, actor (1930)
Regis Philbin, TV personality (1934)
Tim Burton, director (1958)
Today's strange laws come from New Orleans in honor of the anniversary of their founding.
New Orleans strange laws:
Chasing fish in a city park is against the law.
It is illegal to practice voodoo in the city limits.
It is Illegal for a woman to drive a car unless her husband is waving a flag in front of it.
Have a fangtastic Midnight Breed Sunday!
 Brock
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Saturday, August 24, 2013

8.24.13

Brock Breed
August 24, 2013
Happy Saturday Phoenix! It's the weekend! Hope you all have great weather and fun times planned.
Now for the trivia - On this day in:
79: Mount Vesuvius erupted and buried the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
1814: The British set fire to the White House and the Capitol when they invaded Washington, DC during the War of 1812.
1992: Hurricane Andrew hit Florida, causing record damage.
Famous birthdays:
Cal Ripken, Jr.
baseball player, 1960-
Steve Guttenberg
actor, producer (1958) (remember him from the Police Academy movies?)
Strange laws: (all from Florida today since it is the anniversary of Hurricane Andrew)
You may not fart in a public place after 6 PM.
You are not allowed to break more than three dishes per day, or chip the edges of more than four cups and/or saucers.
It is considered an offense to shower naked.
You may not kiss your wife’s breasts.
Jenna, babe - add Florida to the list of states we aren't gonna visit! *snickers*
Have a wonderful Fangtastic Midnight Breed Saturday!
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Friday, August 23, 2013

8.23.13


Brock Breed
August 23, 2013
Good morning and TGIF Phoenix! Hope your work day goes quickly, and your weekend takes forever to end!
On to the trivia - On this day in:
1305: Scottish leader and national hero, William Wallace, was executed in London. (Those of you that saw Braveheart will know who this is)
1926: Silent film star Rudolph Valentino died in New York at age 31.
1927: Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were executed for the murders of two men during a 1920 robbery, despite worldwide protests. (The Sacco and Vanzetti murder trial is a fascinating read )
Famous Birthdays:
Gene Kelly, dancer and actor (1912)
Shelley Long, actress (1949)
Go show Kellan and Micah some birthday love!
Strange laws:
White Mountain National Forest, NH: If a person is caught raking the beaches, picking up litter, hauling away trash, building a bench for the park, or many other kind things without a permit, he/she may be fined $150 for ”maintaining the national forest without a permit”.
Charlotte NC: Women must have their bodies covered by at least 16 yards of cloth at all times.
West Virginia: It is legal for a male to have sex with an animal as long as it does not exceed 40 lbs.
Have a fangtastic Friday Midnight Breed day everyone!
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Thursday, August 22, 2013

8.22.13

Brock Breed
August 22, 2013


Good morning and Happy Thursday Phoenix! Make it a great day.
On this day in:
1846: The United States annexed New Mexico.
1902: Theodore Roosevelt became the first United States president to ride in an automobile.
1989: Black Panther co-founder Huey P. Newton was shot to death in Oakland, Calif.
Famous Birthdays:
Claude Debussy, composer (1862)
John Lee Hooker, blues musician (1917)
Ray Bradbury, writer (1920)
Norman Schwarzkopf, general (1934)
E. Annie Proulx, writer *Brokeback Mountain* (1935)
Tori Amos, musician (1963)
In honor of the anniversary of New Mexico’s annexation, today’s strange laws come from that State:
Albuquerque NM: Women may walk in public topless provided they have their nipples covered.
Deming NM: Hunting is prohibited in Mountain View Cemetery.
Las Cruces NM: You may not carry a lunchbox down Main Street.
Have a Fangtastic Midnight Breed kind of a day!
 Brock
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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

8.21.13

Brock Breed
August 21, 2013
Happy Hump Day Phoenix! Here's hoping you all have a wonderful day today.
On with the trivia - on this day in history:
1831: Nat Turner led an insurrection of slaves in Virginia.
1858: The famous debates between Senator Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln began in Illinois.
1959: Hawaii became the 50th state in the United States.
Famous Birthdays:
Wilt Chamberlain , 1936, American basketball player
Philip II king of France (1165)
Count Basie jazz pianist (1904)
Archie Griffin football running back (1954)
In honor of Hawaii’s admittance to the United States, today’s weird laws come from Hawaii:
You may only have one alcoholic drink in front of you at a time
Billboards are outlawed.
Coins are not allowed to be placed in one’s ears.
Have a fangtastic Midnight Breed day!
 Brock
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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

8.20.13

Brock Breed
August 20, 2013
Good morning Phoenix - Sorry I'm a little late today, but we were out till nearly dawn last night finding some interesting things.
Trivia for today - on this day in:
1964: As part of his Great Society policies, Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act which, among other things, established the Head Start program.
1977: The space probe Voyager 2 was launched. It continues to explore to this day, and is now more than 7 billion miles from Earth.
2000: Tiger Woods won the PGA Championship becoming the first player since Ben Hogan in 1953 to win three majors in one year.
Famous Birthdays:
Benjamin Harrison, 23rd U.S. President (1833)
Connie Chung, TV news reporter (1946)
Strange Laws:
Little Rock AR: No one may “suddenly start or stop” their car at a McDonald’s.
New Britain CT: It is illegal for fire trucks to exceed 25mph, even when going to a fire.
Kansas City MO: Minors are not allowed to purchase cap pistols, however they may buy shotguns freely.
Have a fangtastic Midnight Breed day all!
 Brock
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