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Earth Day: Support for environmental protection

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Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG (formerly Earth Day Network) including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries.

Earth Day Significance: Support for environmental protection

In 1969 at a UNESCO Conference in San Francisco, peace activist John McConnell proposed a day to honor the Earth and the concept of peace, to first be observed on March 21, 1970, the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere. This day of nature’s equipoise was later sanctioned in a proclamation written by McConnell and signed by Secretary General U Thant at the United Nations. A month later a United States Senator Gaylord Nelson proposed the idea to hold a nationwide environmental teach-in on April 22, 1970. He hired a young activist, Denis Hayes, to be the National Coordinator. Nelson and Hayes renamed the event “Earth Day”. Denis and his staff grew the event beyond the original idea for a teach-in to include the entire United States. More than 20 million people poured out on the streets, and the first Earth Day remains the largest single day protest in human history. Key non-environmentally focused partners played major roles. Under the leadership of labor leader Walter Reuther, for example, the United Auto Workers was the most instrumental outside financial and operational supporter of the first Earth Day. According to Hayes, “Without the UAW, the first Earth Day would have likely flopped!” Nelson was later awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom award in recognition of his work.

The first Earth Day was focused on the United States. In 1990, Denis Hayes, the original national coordinator in 1970, took it international and organized events in 141 nations.

On Earth Day 2016, the landmark Paris Agreement was signed by the United States, China, and some 120 other countries. This signing satisfied a key requirement for the entry into force of the historic draft climate protection treaty adopted by consensus of the 195 nations present at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris.

Numerous communities engaged in Earth Day Week actions, an entire week of activities focused on the environmental issues that the world faces.

On Earth Day 2020, over 100 million people around the world observed the 50th anniversary in what is being referred to as the largest online mass mobilization in history.

Unofficial Earth Day Flag created by John McConnell.

Significance support for environmental protection Begins 1970 Date April 22 Next time 22 April 2020

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On Earth Day 2016, the landmark Paris Agreement was signed by the United States, China, and some 120 other countries. This signing satisfied a key requirement for the entry into force of the historic draft climate protection treaty adopted by consensus of the 195 nations present at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris.

One of the best things you can learn to do is rest, rather than give up – Richard Branson

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One of the best things you can learn to do is rest, rather than give up – Richard Branson

You should never feel guilty about taking a break. 

If you’re feeling frustrated or exhausted, one of the best things you can learn to do is rest, rather than give up. Whenever Richard Branson would drink a cup of tea, Richard Branson try’s and take stock of his surroundings, be in the moment and order his thoughts. A couple of minutes of down time can help spur you back into action.

 

“Roll Up Your Sleeves,” airing at 7 p.m. EDT Sunday, April 18 on NBC

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Celebrities Make a Stand for COVID-19 Vaccines on TV Special

LOS ANGELES – President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama and a slew of celebrities including Billy Crystal, Jennifer Hudson and Lin-Manuel Miranda are part of a special aimed at boosting COVID-19 vaccination rates.

“Roll Up Your Sleeves,” airing at 7 p.m. EDT Sunday on NBC, will feature Matthew McConaughey interviewing Dr. Anthony Fauci to help separate “fact from fiction” about the vaccines, the network said.

Biden will make a direct appeal in support of the effort, while Obama will be joined by basketball greats Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal to reinforce the role of vaccines in allowing Americans to get their lives back on track.

Former first lady Michelle Obama will team with Miranda, Faith Hill and Jennifer Lopez in support of shots during the hour-long special hosted by spouses Russell Wilson, the NFL quarterback, and actor-singer Ciara.

Other announced highlights include comedy from Billy Crystal and Wanda Sykes and appearances by TV doctors Eric Dane, Ryan Eggold, Ellen Pompeo, Jane Seymour and Ken Jeong, who’s also a real M.D. 

Also set to appear are Sterling K. Brown, Lana Condor, Jennifer Hudson, Dale Jarrett, Joe Jonas, Eva Longoria, Demi Lovato, Joel McHale, Kumail Nanjiani and Amanda Seyfried. 

Nearly 100 million people across the U.S. have already received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — and now Michelle Obama and a few famous friends will do their part to encourage the rest of the country to get their shots.

The former first lady, Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey and “Hamilton” creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda will appear in the hourlong special “Roll Up Your Sleeves,” airing April 18 on NBC

2001: A Space Odyssey – 53rd Anniversary

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2001: A Space Odyssey – 53rd Anniversary 

“2001: A Space Odyssey” was first released, on April 2, 1968, is a science fiction film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick. The screenplay was written by Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke, and was partially based on Clarke’s short story “The Sentinel”. A novel also called 2001: A Space Odyssey, written concurrently with the screenplay, was published soon after the film was released. The film, which follows a voyage to Jupiter with the sentient computer HAL after the discovery of a mysterious black monolith affecting human evolution, deals with themes of existentialism, human evolution, technology, artificial intelligence, and the existence of extraterrestrial life. It is noted for its scientifically accurate depiction of spaceflight, pioneering special effects, and ambiguous imagery. It uses sound and minimal dialogue in place of traditional cinematic and narrative techniques, and its soundtrack is famous for its inclusion of a number of pieces of classical music, among them.
Today, 2001: A Space Odyssey is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential films ever made.
Budget‎: ‎$10.5–12 million‎
Box office‎: ‎$138–190 million‎
Produced by‎: ‎Stanley Kubrick‎
Edited by‎: ‎Ray Lovejoy‎
Release date
April 2, 1968 (Uptown Theater)
April 3, 1968 (United States)
May 15, 1968 (United Kingdom)

60-Minutes story on Boston Dynamics

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Incase you missed this week’s 60-Minutes story on Boston Dynamics here is a link to view the video. It should be an issue of “Nation Security” that US Government/Military should acquire Boston Dynamic and not let a foreign government have our strategic and military Intellectual Property.

Boston Dynamics is an American engineering and robotics design company founded in 1992 as a spin-off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 

Robots of the future at Boston Dynamics

78th Golden Globes: Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT

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78th Golden Globes: Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT

About the Show

Award-winning comedy icons Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are returning to the Golden Globes as co-hosts for the 2021 telecast.

Fey and Poehler were critically applauded when they hosted the Globes from 2013-2015, receiving universal praise for their witty on-stage banter and effortless rapport with one another.

Fey, along with Robert Carlock, is co-creator and an executive producer of NBC’s “Mr. Mayor” – a comedy series about a retired businessman who becomes mayor of Los Angeles, starring Ted Danson and Holly Hunter – from Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.

Fey has won two Golden Globes and six Emmys for writing and/or acting for the multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy “30 Rock” and “Saturday Night Live.” Fey and Carlock are also producers of the series “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” from Netflix and Universal Television.

Poehler is a Golden Globe and Emmy winner, well known for her portrayal of eternal optimist Leslie Knope on NBC’s beloved comedy “Parks and Recreation.” She is currently an executive producer of the Emmy-nominated Netflix comedy “Russian Doll” and executive producer/co-host of NBC’s “Making It.” She also is an executive producer and co-star of the animated series “Duncanville” on FOX.

CREDITS

Day & Time: Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT

Golden globes trivia and fun facts:

The actor with the most Golden Globes is Meryl Streep (eight, in addition to winning the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2017); the male actors with the most are Jack Nicholson and Alan Alda (each with six).

Only four people have won two acting awards in the same year: Sigourney Weaver (1989); Joan Plowright (1993); Helen Mirren (2007); and Kate Winslet (2009). Sorry, fellas.

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren accepting a Golden Globe for “The Queen,” which was just one of two awards she earned at the 2007 ceremony. Getty Images

The films that have won the most Golden Globes are: seven to “La La Land” (2016); six each to “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975), “Midnight Express” (1978); and five each to “Doctor Zhivago” (1965); “Love Story” (1975); “The Godfather” (1972); and “A Star Is Born” (1976).

The youngest person to win a Golden Globe was Ricky Schroder, then 9 (‘The Champ,” 1980). The oldest was Ennio Morricone, then 87, for best original score (“The Hateful Eight,” 2016)

California – The 16th Avenue Steps, in San Francisco

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California – The 16th Avenue Steps, in San Francisco – At the corner of Moraga Street and 16th Avenue, in the Golden Gate Heights neighborhood of San Francisco is the base of the most beautiful staircase in this city. A brightly-tiled panel covers the front of each of the 163 steps, and as the stairs stretch up the hill toward 15th Avenue, the individual panels blend together to form a massive, mosaic picture. Stunning in its entirety, yet intricate and detailed enough to be captivating when viewed up close. More beautiful when seen in person.

Ukraine – Potemkin Stairs in Odessa

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Ukraine – Potemkin Stairs in Odessa – It is the formal entrance into the city from the sea and the most famous symbol of Odessa. It was originally known as the ladder Richelieu. The top step is 12.5 meters wide, and the lowest step widens to 21.7 meters. Because of the different widths above and below, the stairs create the illusion of greater length. The beautiful landscaping along the sides provides a little shade for the challenging climb.

Greta Thunberg, environmental activist receives distinguished recognition on Swedish postage stamp.

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Greta Thunberg, environmental activist receives distinguished recognition on Swedish postage stamp.

Illustration of environmental activist Greta Thunberg is part of a series highlighting Sweden’s environmental quality goals.

Greta Thunberg received recognition of her work to “preserve Sweden’s unique nature for future generations”.

She turned 18 on 3 January and is shown standing on a rocky cliff top wearing a yellow raincoat, with Swifts birds (Swifts are placed in the order Apodiformes with hummingbirds.) flying around her, as part of a set by the artist and illustrator Henning Trollbäck titled Valuable Nature.

Sarah Fuller makes history again in College Football with the Vanderbilt Commodores.

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Sarah Fuller makes history again as first woman to score points in Power Five game

Sarah Fuller continues to leave her mark with the Commodores

Sarah Fuller, Vanderbilt kicker am nice again made history when she kicked an extra point in the first half of the Commodores’ game against Tennessee.

Sarah became the first woman to play and score points in a Power Five game by kicking the ball off on Nov. 28 against Missouri.

Sarah Fuller said, “I just want to tell all the girls out there that you can do anything you set your mind to. You really can. If you have that mentality all the way through, you can do big things,” 

Sarah Fuller is among good company joining April Goss and Katie Hnida as the only women to play in an FBS game. April Goss played at Kent State in 2015 and kicked an extra point against Delaware State. Katie Hnida in the New Mexico against Texas State in 2003 kicked two extra points.

Vanderbilt plays their home games at Vanderbilt Stadium, located on the university’s Nashville, Tennessee campus.

“Christmas in Rockefeller Center” at 8/7c & “At Home Holiday Special” at 10/9c on Dec. 2 on NBC

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“Christmas in Rockefeller Center” at 8/7c & “At Home Holiday Special” at 10/9c on Dec. 2 on NBC

About the Shows

The world-famous Rockettes perform in the celebrated show that has become a staple of the holiday season at the iconic Rockefeller Center venue.

Network: NBC

First special: “Christmas in Rockefeller Center with the Rockettes“ at 8/7c

Second special: “At Home Holiday Special” airing at 10-11 p.m. ET/PT

Day & Time: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 8/7c and 10-11p.m. ET

An Incredible Lineup of Talent Set to Join the ‘Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes – At Home Holiday Special’

NEW YORK–NBC and the Radio City Rockettes are bringing the holiday cheer with the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City  The second special is “At Home Holiday Special” airing Wednesday, Dec. 2 (10-11 p.m. ET/PT) following the telecast of NBC’s “Christmas in Rockefeller Center.”

The iconic performances in the special, which were previously recorded at Radio City Music Hall in Rockefeller Center, will also feature special appearances and holiday messages from Jenna Dewan, Whoopi Goldberg, Josh Groban, Carla Hall, Padma Lakshmi and John Legend.

NBC News’ “TODAY” co-anchors Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb will host the joyous event.

Beloved by generations of families and starring the incomparable Radio City Rockettes, the “Christmas Spectacular” is a one-of-a-kind tradition where the magic of Christmas in New York comes alive. The “Christmas Spectacular” transports audiences to the North Pole, Central Park and the manger in Bethlehem, and features magnificent Rockettes performances and stunning costumes. This iconic Christmas tradition featuring select performances from the annual live show will continue to bring joy and holiday spirit to viewers at home, during what is the first time in Radio City’s history that the “Christmas Spectacular” has not performed this beloved holiday celebration.

Since their debut at Radio City Music Hall in 1932, the Rockettes have inspired and delighted audiences from around the world and helped fans of all ages celebrate the holidays in the most memorable way. The dance company has appeared in some of the most prominent events in entertainment, including their annual performances in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting. The Radio City Rockettes are the longest-running precision dance company in America, admired for their iconic style of dance and their teamwork both on-stage and off. Their talent and athleticism are unrivaled and their intricate choreography is both graceful and powerful.







			

	
	


							


	

		      

              

      
				

			Taylor Swift’s “Folklore” Album Review
		

		

		

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Taylor Swift’s “Folklore” Album Review.


Listened/watched Taylor Swift’s perform “Folklore” on Disney Prime. This is a radical change of musical and lyrical style. Her earlier seven albums were biographical, “Folklore” is a departure. 


When Taylor was a very young teenager her family relocated to Nashville to help her musical career. For a few years she was a professional song writer, writing songs everyday for other artists. Taylor Swift has mastered her craft. 


The “Folklore” album is mostly a guitar, piano and her lovely voice and lyrics. Due to the Pandemic all of the recording studios were closed so she recorded the album in her house, Long Pond Studios and another smaller studio up the road. Taylor Swift had a choice to wait out the Pandemic or accomplish something. She delivered. 


I was surprise at Long Pond Studios how much very old musical instruments (Kay guitar, Fender amp and an ancient Vox bass, etc.) we’re laying all over the studio and metal stands. In 1981 I was in Ronnie’s studio in Nashville, Tenn. I asked why were all of the music stands, chairs everything in the studio made of wood? They were surprised I noticed. The studio manager reply, “Ronnie Milsap can “hear the metal” resonant and demanded everything to be switched over to wood.” Now that’s a set of ears. 


The “Folklore” album was just recently released and became the first million-selling album of 2020 in U.S. If you need to chill this is the album for you. 




			

	
	


							


	

		      

              

      
				

			American Music Awards 2020: Sunday, Nov. 22 at 8:00 p.m. EST/PST, on ABC.
		

		

		

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American Music Awards 2020: Sunday, Nov. 22 at 8:00 p.m. EST/PST, on ABC.


The 48th annual “2020 American Music Awards,” music’s hottest night of the year, will feature marquee performances and signature breathtaking moments, live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 8:00 p.m. EST/PST, on ABC.


Two-time AMA winner The Weeknd and rapper Roddy Ricch snagged eight American Music Award nominations each, the most of any nominee, both earning a nomination for the night’s most coveted award, Artist of the Year. First-time nominee Megan Thee Stallion earned five nominations, becoming the most nominated female artist this year, including nods in the New Artist of the Year and Collaboration of the Year categories. And in a six-way tie, Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and first-time nominees DaBaby and Doja Cat all earned four nominations each.


Nominees for the coveted Artist of the Year category are Justin Bieber, Post Malone, Roddy Ricch, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd. Swift is the current record-holder for most wins in this category with five wins, and could also break her own record for most AMA wins of all time, 29, should she win in any of the four categories she’s nominated in.


This year, as Latin and R&B/Hip-Hop genres achieved undeniable crossover success, the AMAs will expand their categories to match their overarching popularity. The new categories include Favorite Male Artist and Favorite Female Artist (Rap/Hip-Hop); and Favorite Male Artist, Favorite Female, Favorite Album and Favorite Song (Latin). Additionally, Cheetos is partnering with the AMAs to present the expanded Latin categories. Voting is now open for all AMA categories. For more information, please visit TheAMAs.com/Vote.


Pop singer and American Music Award nominee Dua Lipa will be performing. 


The American Music Awards, the world’s largest fan-voted award show, is seen in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Nominees are based on key fan interactions – as reflected on the Billboard charts – including streaming, album and digital song sales, radio airplay and social activity. These measurements are tracked by Billboard and its data partners MRC Data and Next Big Sound, and reflect the time period of Sept. 27, 2019, through Sept. 24, 2020. The American Music Awards winners are voted entirely by fans.






			

	
	


							


	

		      

              

      
				

			100 years ago, the first commercial radio broadcast announced the results of the 1920 election.
		

		

		

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100 years ago, the first commercial radio broadcast announced the results of the 1920 election – politics would never be the same.


Only 100 people were listening, but the first broadcast from a licensed radio station occurred at 8 p.m. on Nov. 2, 1920. It was Pittsburgh’s KDKA, and the station was broadcasting the results of that year’s presidential election.


On November 2, 1920, station KDKA made the nation’s first commercial broadcast (a term coined by Conrad himself). They chose that date because it was election day, and the power of radio was proven when people could hear the results of the Harding-Cox presidential race before they read about it in the newspaper.


For centuries, the principal medium for mass political news was the printed word. When Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas participated in a series of nine debates for a U.S. Senate in Illinois in 1858, in-person attendees numbered in the thousands, but millions followed the debates through extensive newspaper accounts nationwide. The candidates were expected to make arguments, and each of the debates lasted three hours.


Totalitarians such as Mussolini and Hitler would broadcast speeches to incite passions in a way that also made possible for them to rise to power.

			

	
	


							


	

		      

              

      
				

			Halloween full Moon hadn’t appeared for everyone in all time zones since 1944!
		

		

		

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Farmers’ Almanac explains, “but a Halloween full Moon hadn’t appeared for everyone in all time zones since 1944!”


Halloween will be extra spooky this year when a blue moon rises on Oct. 31, something that won’t happen again for nearly two decades. 


Yes, a Halloween full moon! Because it’s the second full moon in a calendar month it’s called a Blue Moon. The last time a Halloween full moon happened for all of the US time zones was in 1944. The next time it will happen is 2039.


It’s great that it is happening on Halloween!


EarthWatch Forecast: SuperMoon


Tonight’s full moon occurs at 7:20 p.m. With clear skies predicted look to the east then, you can’t miss it!


Something like this only happens about once every 18 years. Moonrise tonight is 8:44 PM. With clear skies predicted look to the east then, you can’t miss it!




			

	
	


							


	

		      

              

      
				

			Billie Eilish singing “Bad Guy” on Rotating Stage
		

		

		

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Tonight I throughly enjoyed watching/listening to Billie Eilish singing “Bad Guy” (Live From Saturday Night Live) on a rotating stage. Wow what a phenomenal effect. Click here to view the video, you will love it!


https://youtu.be/Jn1Uwsg3eRQ


First to dance on a rotating stage was Fred Astaire. It’s no great secret how Fred Astaire was able to literally “dance around the room” in Stanley Donen’s 1951 movie Royal Wedding. The hotel room set was constructed inside a huge rotating steel cage, all the furniture was bolted down, and the camera and cameraman were strapped down and traveled around 360 degrees while Astaire danced away, always remaining upright as the room rotated around him.


Second to dance on a rotating stage was Michael Jackson. 


Billie Eilish did a phenomenal job singing and dancing on her rotating stage on Live From Saturday Night Live singing “Bad Guy” Watch the attached video.






			

	
	


							


	

		      

              

      
				

			“Flying-V” Dutch developed futuristic aircraft makes successful maiden flight
		

		

		

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“Flying-V” Dutch developed futuristic aircraft makes successful maiden flight


Dutch Researchers ‘“Flying-V” has completed a successful maiden flight of the futuristic and fuel efficient aircraft that could one day carry passengers in its wings. 


The unique design of the Flying-V places the passenger cabin, the cargo hold and the fuel tanks in the wings, and experts hope that the plane’s aerodynamic shape will cut fuel consumption by 20% compared to today’s aircrafts.


The Flying-V is developed by researchers at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands and partner Dutch airline KLM, to take the highly anticipated aircraft along its next developmental steps.


Experts worked hard to optimize the plane: in order to improve telemetry, the team was forced to change the aircraft’s center of gravity and adjust its antenna.


A team of researchers and engineers tested the aircraft at a guarded airbase in Germany, where they worked with an Airbus team to test takeoffs, maneuvers and approaches, and landing. 


https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/flying-v-maiden-flight-intl-scli-grm/index.html




			

	
	


							


	

		      

              

      
				

			Beetle Celebrates its 82nd Year
		

		

		

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VW Beetle Celebrates its 82nd Year


The VW Beetle was once the world’s bestselling car.


Eighty-two years. Yup, that’s how long the VW Beetle has been around. It’s one of the most iconic cars in automotive history – recognized and loved by many for its distinct shape, which really hasn’t changed much in eight decades, and rich heritage.




Important Moments in Volkswagen History?




We can’t believe that Volkswagen is celebrating 80 years! Wow! In those eight decades, Volkswagen has enjoyed a colorful history with many important milestones. To celebrate Volkswagen’s 80th birthday, we are going to share a timeline that highlights some of the most important moments in VW history!




May 28, 1937 – Volkswagen (which literally translates to “the people’s car”) is created.




1938 – The Volkswagen factory in Wolfsburg, Germany is completed and the first Type 1 (the Beetle) rolls off the assembly line.




WWII – During the war, Volkswagen primarily focused on military vehicles. The Volkswagen factory sustained heavy damage from Allied air attacks.




1945 – After the Allied victory, the British helped rebuild the Volkswagen factory and mass produce new cars.




1949 – Volkswagen vehicles become available in the United States, and within a few years, became a favorite worldwide brand. The Type 2 (known as the VW Bus) was also introduced and would become a popular vehicle choice (along with the Beetle) during the Hippie movement of the 1960s.




1955 – Volkswagen Group of America is established to better serve the growing US market. The millionth Type 1 Beetle also rolled off the assembly line that year.




1968 – Moviegoers are introduced to Herbie, a headstrong Volkswagen Beetle with #53 decals in the Disney film, The Love Bug.




1972 – The Volkswagen Beetle surpasses the Ford Model T in production numbers (15,007,034) on February 17. This made it history’s most produced single model at the time.




1974 – Volkswagen begins to produce its Golf hatchback model, which would arrive in the US in 1978 as the Rabbit. A new factory in New Stanton, PA would produce the models for the American market.




1979 – The Volkswagen Jetta is introduced and enjoyed excellent sales in Europe. It would not arrive in the US until 1993 and experienced dismal sales for the first year.




1998 – The Volkswagen New Beetle is produced and would remain in production until 2011.




2002 – Volkswagen’s first modern SUV, the Touareg, is introduced.




2003 – The last Type 1 Beetle (production number 21,529,464) is made on July 30.




2008 – Chattanooga, TN becomes the home of a new Volkswagen production plant.




2009 – Volkswagen merges with Porsche




VW History:




The system of autobahns would bring the people of Germany together, and affordable cars populating them would give the impression of an affluent nation that had been ushered into the modern age.




Hitler chose Ferdinand Porsche as its chief designer. Hitler laid the foundation stone for the new Volkswagen factory on May 26, 1938.




Once the war began, the factory Volkswagenwerk at Wolfsburg created vehicles for the army, supported by slave labor.




The Beetle was the product of Ferdinand Porsche and the consulting specialists Porsche hired, such as Austrian Erwin Komenda and Hungarian Béla Barényi, who published a design identical to the Beetle in the mid-1920s and is considered the true “father of the people’s car.”


















			

	
	


							


	

		      

              

      
				

			Changes (Work in Progress) in Airport Travel:
		

		

		

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UK Researchers in trail tests are using specially trained airport dogs at key entry points at airports to sniff out the coronavirus in humans. The basic idea is to detect those people infected and isolate them from the rest of the community.





The US Transportation Security Administration is working on plans to check temperatures at some American airports.





The Las Vegas airport announced that it had installed vending machines loaded with personal protective equipment.





TSA working on plan to check temperatures at some American airports.





At the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), officials are trialing a live operation of CLeanTech, a full-body disinfection booth.



			

	
	


							


	

		      

              

      
				

			Beverly Hills Dog Show, May 17 on NBC from 8-10 p.m. ET on NBC
		

		

		

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The Beverly Hills Dog Show Presented by Purina is an annual, star-studded AKC-sanctioned dog show. Hosted by the Kennel Club of Beverly Hills, the show has attracted the likes of Superstore‘s Lauren Ash, Brian Baumgartner from The Office, Doug the Pug, Olympian Shaun White, Mario Lopez and more.





When is the Beverly Hills Dog Show? The Beverly Hills Dog Show was held on February 29, 2020. It was set to air on April 5 but was postponed to May 17 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.





Where is the Beverly Hills Dog Show? The Beverly Hills Dog Show is held annually at Fairplex in Pomona, Calif.





How can I watch the the Beverly Hills Dog Show? Watch the 2020 Beverly Hills Dog Show on NBC in primetime on May 17 from 8 to 10 p.m. ET. The Beverly Hills Dog Show can also be streamed here on NBCSports.com and on the NBC Sports app. The NBC Sports app is available on mobile and connected devices, including Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire.





See the full list of breeds at the 2020 Beverly Hills Dog Show





Who hosts the Beverly Hills Dog Show? The 2020 edition of the Beverly Hills Dog Show is hosted by John O’Hurley and David Frei, who also host the National Dog Show. Maria Menounos serves as the red carpet reporter, and Mary Carillo reprises her role as reporter.





How does the Beverly Hills Dog Show work? The American Kennel Club recognizes 205 breeds and varieties of dog (though every single one may not be represented at the Beverly Hills Dog Show from year to year).





In the first round of the Beverly Hills Dog Show, dogs of the same breed will compete against each other based on how the dog fits the breed standards. The winner, named “Best in Breed,” will represent their breed at the next level: the group.





The American Kennel Club categorizes every breed into seven groups (sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting and herding). At the group level, dogs are not judged against each other, but rather against how well they fit their breed standards. Each group winner, named “First in Breed,” will go on to compete in the final round for the coveted Best in Show.





Meet new breeds debuting at 2020 Beverly Hills Dog Show





Who won the 2019 Beverly Hills Dog Show? Last year, Bono the Havanese claimed Best in Show. The Havanese is named for Havana, Cuba and is the only dog native to the country. Havanese dogs sport a curled tail and a silky coat, which comes in a variety of colors. With their small size and cheerful disposition, they are an ideal dog for city life. The Havanese competes in the Toy Group.





Who else has won Best in Show at the Beverly Hills Dog Show? 





2018: King (Wire Fox Terrier)
2017: Rip (Doberman Pinscher)





Watch NBC’s coverage of the Beverly Hills Dog Show on May 17 on NBC from 8-10 p.m. ET on NBC, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.