Birthdays?

[orin stepanek]

Congratulations to: bystander, SuzFleeg, IronKnees (63)
Congratulations to: Pentaxian

I get different readings on the B=days; so Happy birthday to all who has or had one.

[owlice]

Today is definitely bystander's birthday. I don't know about the others, so I will echo your sentiments: happy birthday to all those who have them!

And to bystander, who does so much for so many, especially happy birthday wishes!

[neufer]

Today is definitely bystander's birthday. I don't know about the others, so I will echo your sentiments:
happy birthday to all those who have them!

And to bystander, who does so much for so many, especially happy birthday wishes!

Sunday Jul 3, 2011 Is Lady Gaga Day In Taiwan

[img3="A gaggle of young Taiwanese fans imitating Gaga's trademark
"monster claw" pose wish bystander a Happy Birthday."]http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/654* ... sekids.jpg[/img3]

<<Not many pop stars can say they've had a holiday named for them—but Lady Gaga can.

The city of Taichung in Taiwan had designated today Lady Gaga Day in honor of the pop star's first performance on the island.

The holiday's festivities were legion: Flags lining the city's streets, discounts at hotels for fans in Gaga-like garb, a performance by Tai Ya tribal children, a costume contest and a presentation to the singer of the keys to the city. Gaga performed a short set to a limited audience of only 4,000—but she promised Taiwan a full show sometime soon.

Lady Gaga is in the midst of a five-day visit to the island to promote her album "Born This Way.">>

[BMAONE23]

And for those whose birthday isn't today
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[neufer]

Through the Looking Glass and what Owlice found there
Chapter 6 - Humpty Dumpty

`What a beautiful belt you've got on!' Owlice suddenly remarked.

(They had had quite enough of the subject of age, she thought: and if they really were to take turns in choosing subjects, it was her turn now.) `At least,' she corrected herself on second thoughts, `a beautiful cravat, I should have said -- no, a belt, I mean -- I beg your pardon!' she added in dismay, for Humpty Dumpty looked thoroughly offended, and she began to wish she hadn't chosen that subject. `If I only knew,' the thought to herself, 'which was neck and which was waist!'

Evidently Humpty Dumpty was very angry, though he said nothing for a minute or two. When he did speak again, it was in a deep growl.

`It is a -- most -- provoking -- thing,' he said at last, `when a person doesn't know a cravat from a belt!'

`I know it's very ignorant of me,' Owlice said, in so humble a tone that Humpty Dumpty relented.

`It's a cravat, child, and a beautiful one, as you say. It's a present from the White King and Queen. There now!'

`Is it really?' said Owlice, quite pleased to find that she had chosen a good subject, after all.

`They gave it me,' Humpty Dumpty continued thoughtfully, as he crossed one knee over the other and clasped his hands round it, `they gave it me -- for an un-birthday present.'

`I beg your pardon?' Owlice said with a puzzled air.

`I'm not offended,' said Humpty Dumpty.

`I mean, what is and un-birthday present?'

`A present given when it isn't your birthday, of course.'

Owlice considered a little. `I like birthday presents best,' she said at last.

`You don't know what you're talking about!' cried Humpty Dumpty. `How many days are there in a year?'

`Three hundred and sixty-five,' said Owlice.

`And how many birthdays have you?'

`One.'

`And if you take one from three hundred and sixty-five, what remains?'

`Three hundred and sixty-four, of course.'

Humpty Dumpty looked doubtful. `I'd rather see that done on paper,' he said.

Owlice couldn't help smiling as she took out her memorandum- book, and worked the sum for him:

365
1
___
364
___

Humpty Dumpty took the book, and looked at it carefully. `That seems to be done right -- ' he began.

`You're holding it upside down!' Owlice interrupted.

`To be sure I was!' Humpty Dumpty said gaily, as she turned it round for him. `I thought it looked a little queer. As I was saying, that seems to be done right -- though I haven't time to look it over thoroughly just now -- and that shows that there are three hundred and sixty-four days when you might get un-birthday presents -- '

`Certainly,' said Owlice.

`And only one for birthday presents, you know. There's glory for you!'

[Ann]

Congratulations, all you birthday boys and girls!

Ann

[bystander]

I am just now reading this thread. Haven't been connected with the asterisk or APOD. Still away on vacation. A rare stay in a hotel and trying to do some catching up. Thanks for the b'day wishes.