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September 24 - Let's discuss what happened on that day

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222624) • United States 24 Sep 19

National Bluebird of Happiness Day - I'm going to dedicate this day to CarolDM National Voter Registration Day - If you haven't registered to vote, get out there so you can vote on November 5! 1852 - The first airship powered by...

voter registration

linda mccartney

kermit the frog

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Puppeteer of two Sesame Street characters is stepping down

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122238) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 17 Oct 18

Even though the name Caroll Spinney is not a household name in show business since he was the puppeteer of the Sesame Street characters Oscar The Grouch and Big Bird for 49 years, the news of his retirement will not send...

oscar the grouch

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Driver rescued from a burning auto in Hot Springs California

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122238) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 12 Feb 18

A major auto accident happened today in Hot Springs California when a motorist who may have been speeding on Pierson Boulevard ran through the center median that took out a sculpture made of cement. The driver of the auto was...

hot springs police department

hot springs high school

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Jim Henson biography vs. "how to art career" books.

Colin Clyde @cavalierscholar (205) 19 Jan 17

Just read Brian Jay Jones' biography of Jim Henson. Totally enthralled by this book, I just found the whole thing so fascinating and couldn't put it down. In part I think that's because I've always been a huge admirer of...

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Your favorite movie, ever.

beeeckie @beeeckie (802) • United States 11 Aug 08

LABYRINTH. No matter how many movies come along that are better, more awesome, or impressive, the movie "Labyrinth" will probably always be my favorite. I grew up with a special demographic of people who see Jim Henson as a GOD...

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The Dark Crystal

lancingboy @lancingboy (1385) • United States 24 Sep 07

This movie has been my favorite for as long as I remember. There is a sequel coming out soon from what I've read. My favorite characters are naturally the Gelflings Jen (male) and Kira (female). These characters are like an...

children movies

Dark Crystal part 2 - GREAT MoVIE

ProffesorSmyuthe @ProffesorSmyuthe (33) • China 11 Feb 07

This morning I read the following statement from Lisa Henson, the company's co-CEO and producer of the film: "The Jim Henson Company remains committed to producing Power of the Dark Crystal. The film has not been 'cancelled' or...

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Who is your favorite muppet?

TerriStardust @TerriStardust (825) • United States 18 Nov 06

What do you like about this muppet? Mine is probably kermit. I like his optimism and idealism, yet he is a realist. He takes dreams and makes them come true. He builds community. He is a leader. He gets things done. And...

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