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From: Jackie Schmitt Here's today's celebrity birthdays. Jackie April 17: Actor David Bradley (“Game of Thrones”) is 83. Musician Jan Hammer is 77. Actor Clarke Peters (“Treme”) is 73. Rapper Afrika Bambaataa is 68. Actor Sean Bean (“Lord of the Rings”) is 66. Actor Joel Murray (“Dharma and Greg,” ″The Artist”) is 63. Singer Maynard James Keenan of Tool and of Puscifer is 61. Actor Lela Rochon is 61. Actor William Mapother (“Lost”) is 60. Actor Leslie Bega (“The Sopranos”) is 58. Actor Henry Ian Cusick (“Scandal,” ″Lost”) is 58. Actor Kimberly Elise is 58. Singer Liz Phair is 58. Rapper-actor Redman is 55. Actor Jennifer Garner is 53. Singer-designer Victoria Beckham of the Spice Girls is 51. Actor Lindsay Korman (“All My Children,” “Passions”) is 47. Actor Tate Ellington (“The Brave,” “Quantico”) is 46. Actor Charlie Hofheimer (“24: Legacy”) is 44. Actor Rooney Mara (“The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo”) is 40. Actor Dee Dee Davis (“The Bernie Mac Show”) is 29. Mary Live long and prosper

From: Jackie Schmitt Music History for April 17 1953 - Benny Goodman returned to Carnegie Hall after 15 years. 1960 - Eddie Cochran died in Bath, England, from severe brain injuries sustained in a car crash near Chippenham, Wiltshire. Gene Vincent was seriously injured in the accident. 1964 - The FBI lab reported that it could not determine the lyrics to "Louie Louie." 1964 - Them made their first concert appearance. 1969 - The Band played its first concert as an independent group. 1970 - Johnny Cash performed at the White House at the invitation of President Richard M. Nixon. He played "A Boy Named Sue." 1980 - Bob Marley and the Wailers performed as the official guests of State at Zimbabwe's Independence festival. 1993 - Susanna Hoffs (The Bangles) and screenwriter M. Jay Roach were married. 1995 - Courtney Love and her band Hole performed on the sixth season premiere of MTV's Unplugged. 2002 - Tammy Wynette's four daughters reached a confidential agreement with Wynette's doctor over her death. Wynette's daughters filed a lawsuit that claimed the Pittsburgh doctor had contributed to Wynette's death in 1998. 2015 - John Coltrane was awarded a posthumous Special Citation by the Pulitzer Prize board. Mary Live long and prosper

From: Jackie Schmitt TV History for April 17 1967 - "The Joey Bishop Show" debuted on ABC-TV. 1987 - NBC aired the final episode of "Remington Steele." 2002 - It was announced that the final episode of FOX's "Ally McBeal" would air on May 20. 2002 - The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences board voted unanimously to urge networks not to get of rid credits at the end of TV shows. Mary Live long and prosper

Plus, Crew Week on Doctor Odyssey - Max heads home for answers... ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? View Online 9-1-1: Contagion Two-Part Thriller CONTINUES TONIGHT 8/7c Race Against Time Tonight, 9-1-1's two-part thriller continues! Athena and Buck are in a race against time to rescue the rest of the 118 following the fire in the bio lab. Watch part two tonight at 8/7c! TONIGHT 9/8c Doctor Odyssey Tonight on Doctor Odyssey, Crew Week on The Odyssey finds Max headed back to his hometown for answers. Meanwhile Tristan reveals Avery's secret to Vivian, and Avery pressures Rosie to face a medical condition she's been hiding. Watch tonight at 9/8c! TONIGHT 10/9c Grey's Anatomy On an all-new Grey's Anatomy, a window washer’s platform crashes through a hospital window, testing the Grey Sloan team's limits! Plus, Blue and Simone clash over their living arrangements, and Lucas strives to impress Catherine. Don't miss it tonight at 10/9c! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

One-hundred years after the colossal squid was formally discovered and named as a species, scientists captured the first-ever footage of the animal sw ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Daily Edition ? April 17, 2025 SUPPORTED BY What if we said you could ditch the advice of your parents and all the personal finance gurus out there and stop budgeting? We’ll even go so far as to note that budgeting actually isn’t that effective as a tool for saving money, according to Dana Miranda, author of the aptly titled book, You Don’t Need a Budget. Now, that doesn’t mean you should start spending with reckless abandon and ignoring bills — read five money-minded steps Miranda recommends following in place of a traditional budget. Must Reads American Airlines is joining the free Wi-Fi train? ? A grown-up carrot cake to bring to spring gatherings Environment A (Baby) Colossal Squid Was Caught on Camera for the First Time ROV SuBastian / Schmidt Ocean Institute One hundred years after the colossal squid was formally discovered and named as a species, scientists captured the first-ever footage of the animal swimming in its natural habitat. Since that initial finding in 1925, when a fisherman came upon remains inside the belly of a sperm whale, there have only been eight confirmed colossal squid sightings, and all have been postmortem, according to the Museum of New Zealand. ? That makes the new recording, captured by a team aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel, pretty exceptional — and to make it even better, the squid caught on camera was a baby. “It’s exciting to see the first in situ footage of a juvenile colossal and humbling to think that they have no idea that humans exist,” Kat Bolstad, one of the independent scientific experts the institute consulted to verify the footage, said in a statement. ? Because of its age, the squid was only about a foot long at the time the video was taken, but adult colossal squids live up to their name, growing as long as 23 feet and weighing over 1,000 pounds. The young animal also appears transparent in the footage, something that goes away with age — but little else is known about the species’ life cycle. “These unforgettable moments continue to remind us that the ocean is brimming with mysteries yet to be solved,” said Schmidt Ocean Institute Executive Director Jyotika Virmani. Together With Timeplast Meet the Genius Who Invented Plastic That Dissolves in Water The world produces 450 million metric tons of plastic waste each year. Microplastics are seeping into our oceans and food. They even show up in our bodies. So you can imagine how revolutionary a new kind of plastic that completely dissolves in water can be. ? That?s exactly what Timeplas

Wordsmith.orgThe magic of words MooT, MetaMooT, and UltiMooT - the semantics & etymology trilogy The world's toughest language game gets even tougher. mootgame.com How to sponsor? Apr 17, 2025 This week’s theme Insults This week’s words nithing barbermonger varlet applejohn Illustration: Anu Garg + AI A.Word.A.Day with Anu Garg applejohn or apple-john PRONUNCIATION: (AP-uhl-jon) MEANING: noun: One with a shriveled body and/or mind. ETYMOLOGY: After apple-john, a kind of apple that was said to keep for two years and then reached a shriveled state. It was apparently named after St. John’s Day (Jun 24) around the time it ripened. Earliest documented use: 1572. NOTES: Not every apple ages into wisdom -- some just prune. The apple-john was prized for its long shelf life... until it overstayed its welcome and looked like it had been through several centuries of soliloquies. In Henry IV, Shakespeare has Falstaff recite: “Why my skin hangs about me like an like an old lady’s loose gown; I am withered like an old apple-john.” USAGE: “Washington Irving called James Madison, ‘a little withered applejohn’.” Gary Knepp; 2016 Election Could Be One of the Dirtiest in History; Cincinnati Enquirer (Ohio); Sep 15, 2016. A THOUGHT FOR TODAY: The cure for anything is salt water -- sweat, tears, or the sea. -Isak Dinesen (pen name of Karen Blixen), author (17 Apr 1885-1962) Have a comment? Or email us at words@... Subscribe | Update address | Gift subscription | Contact us This newsletter would not have been possible without our readers' support Sign up to be a contributing member ? 1994-2025 Wordsmith.org

From: Sharon Pohlman I don't think I sent this recap from last week. It was DRAMA FILLED. Brad Paisley one of my favs was in attendanceFarmer Wants A Wife Season 3, Episode 4 recap: Rachel dumps Farmer Matt after 'cheating' scandal Story by Monsters and Critics Drama and difficult decisions took center stage in Season 3, Episode 4 of Farmer Wants a Wife. The farmers and their potential matches headed to Tennessee for a barn dance, but it quickly turned into several heated confrontations. Rachel confronted Farmer Matt over a suspected secret rendezvous with Halleh, leading to a confrontation that ended with her voluntarily exiting the show. Meanwhile, Farmer Jay faced growing tension between his remaining contestants, including a tearful goodbye and a fiery confrontation. Farmer John dealt with uncertainty from Samantha, while Colton’s romantic moment sparked jealousy among his group. With special advice from country music star Brad Paisley, the farmers gained new insights but also more complicated feelings.Rachel quits after confronting Matt over Halleh’s ‘scandal’ Farmer Matt Warren faced a major blow when Rachel confronted him over suspicions that Halleh had sneaked off to spend private time with him. Although Halleh insisted, she had simply gone out early to journal and watch the sunrise, the other women on the farm remained skeptical. Matt denied that anything inappropriate occurred and tried to reassure the group during the barn dance, but Rachel remained unconvinced. When Matt danced with Halleh, Rachel reached her breaking point. Pulling Matt aside, she declared she no longer trusted the situation and chose to leave the farm. Matt, visibly hurt, said she shouldn’t stay if she had doubts, marking one of the season’s most emotional departures so far.On Jay’s farm, the contestants clash with T’yana Farmer Jay Woods had his hands full navigating drama among his contestants. At the beginning of the episode, concerned that Viviane-Lee lacks the experience for a serious relationship, Jay chooses to send her home, leaving Julia in tears. Julia, who had just reassured Jay that she was committed to the farm lifestyle, soon found herself in a fiery exchange with fellow contestant T’yana. Accused of stirring drama, T’yana clashed with the other women at the barn dance, prompting Grace to cry over fears of being portrayed as a “mean girl.” Grace turned to Jay for reassurance, and he comforted her by confirming their connection and sealing the moment with a kiss. As emotions run high and relationships deepen, Jay’s farm is becoming a pressure cooker of romance and rivalry. Fans will have to wait next week to find out who goes on the next solo date, which will certainly add to the drama. Farmer Wants a Wife airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on FOX.? Mary Live long and prosper

From: Sharon Pohlman ‘Survivor 48’ recap: Kamilla calls David ‘the biggest idiot on this beach’ John Benutty Reality TV April 16, 2025 Previously on Survivor 48, Jeff Probst unmerged the 12 merged players into two groups of six and sent both to Tribal Council. In one group, David Kinne earned individual immunity and voted with four others to eliminate Cedrek McFadden, making him the first member of the jury that will decide the ultimate winner. In the other group, Joe Hunter had immunity for himself and because of a Block a Vote advantage used on her by Mitch Guerra, Saiounia "Sai" Hughley was voted out unanimously with the unlucky timing of not advancing far enough to make the jury. This week, the 10 remaining players come back together as one merged tribe and vote to send another player out of the game and on to the jury. Read on for our recap of Survivor Season 48, Episode 8, titled "A Rift Between All of Us," which aired Wednesday, April 16 on CBS. The players still competing to become "sole Survivor" at the start of the episode were: Chrissy Sarnowsky, David Kinne, Eva Erickson, Joe Hunter, Kamilla Karthigesu, Kyle Fraser, Mary Zheng, Mitch Guerra, Shauhin Davari, and Star Toomey. The members of the jury that will decide the winner are: Cedrek McFadden. "Somebody eat with me!" — Mitch Guerra With the split Tribal event behind them, Joe and Shauhin got together for a debrief on their lessons learned. Shauhin saw his name written down for the first time, but explained to his closest ally Joe that he didn't believe Kamilla and Kyle were ever seriously considering getting rid of him instead of Cedrek. He did, however, feel like he got a glimpse into just how close David and Mary are and passed along David's wish that they continue to work with Kyle and bring Mary in as a sixth. Shauhin recognized that he prefers Kamilla because he has a personal relationship with her and not Mary, so bringing in Mary would give David the leg up on them. At no point did Joe's own closeness to Eva (also in their alliance) come up as a concern for Shauhin, though. The next morning (Day 15), tree mail arrived to announce a "new era" classic where the players would have to compete in pairs decided upon prior to the challenge. While the group was hesitating to initiate the conversation on who would be paired with who, Joe smartly saw an opportunity to state the obvious -- that the challenge matters for their individual longevity in the game and they shouldn't worry about hurting feelings -- with the actual intention of encouraging people to team up with their allies so that he can "start picking apart alliances." His prompt triggered what he may have expected: Shauhin called Kamilla and David called Mary. Kyle tagged in with Chrissy next, highlighting not that they're close but instead continuing the cover on how close he and Kamilla are. Joe then paired off with Eva, leaving Mitch and Star as the final pair. For the players outside of the visible large alliance of "strong players," the pairing decisions underscored how much of a disadvantage they are already in within the tribe dynamics. Chrissy was frustrated that Joe and Eva became a pair because she thinks they're too powerful and Mitch was concerned that "all these new relationships" left him with a "big uphill battle" going forward. Mitch likened the experience to the new school year cafeteria politics of your friends deciding to eat lunch with their new friends, forgetting the friends they sat with last year (relating to the division of Kyle and David away from the original Civa players). Wanting to make a big move, Mitch brought Kamilla along for a conversation with David and Kyle where they pitched using David's relationship with Mary to form a new six that "for one vote" can turn the tides of the game and vote out an original Lagi player next. My Spidey senses are tingling in the worst way possible" — Mary Zheng In the immunity challenge, the pairs ran an obstacles in stages where two were eliminated after the first stage and then a third eliminated in the second stage. In the final

From: Sharon Pohlman I just don't think Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are there. ‘The Masked Singer’ recap: Former teen heartthrob unmasked as the Lucky 6 face off in ‘Merging of the Masks’ 5 Denton Davidson @denton_davidson Reality TV April 16, 2025 It's time for a "Merging of the Masks" for the Lucky 6 on tonight's episode of The Masked Singer! The final six celebrities in the competition are ready to battle it out to get one step closer to the illusive Golden Mask trophy. This week, panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora will have an opportunity to ask some rapid-fire questions to each masked contestant. These could be some of the biggest clues yet! Nick Cannon hosts the zany fun airing Wednesday, April 16 (8 p.m. ET/PT) on Fox. Find out who was unmasked below. Mad Scientist Monster To kick off this Lucky 6 merge, Mad Scientist Monster took the stage after explaining a few things about himself: "If you've been doing your research, you'll know I've basically told you everything about me. I've played sports, I love my wife, and I didn't get here alone. And while you guys are close to solving the equation, there are still some holes in your theories because — spoiler alert — I am not Keith Urban. But, we have shared a stage together. Now here's a colossal clue that will drive you mad." As Mad Scientist's intro package concluded, the state flag for Tennessee appeared on stage. Mad Scientist Monster sang "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" by Shawn Mendes before revealing in his quick-fire Q&A with the panelists that he drives a Ford Raptor, has won "many, many" awards for singing, and is "way younger" than Ken (who is 55). The panelists' guesses were Kenny Chesney (Jenny), Trace Adkins (Robin), and Tim McGraw (Rita).Nessy Nessy performed second after sounding off with a colossal clue of his own: "I really stuck my neck out coming into this competition. I'm usually a pretty private guy, but being back in the spotlight again has made me feel like a total star. The guesses for me have been huge rock legends, but — big spoiler alert — I am not Pat Monahan. Sorry, Ken, you're going to have to get off that train. Feeling a little lost? Here's a colossal clue." As Nessy's intro package concluded, his 2025 tour schedule appeared on stage with shows in Baton Rouge, Littleton, Nashville, Florence, Augusta, Rockford, Portsmouth, Carteret, and Boca Raton.Nessy sang "Stargazing" by Myles Smith before revealing in his quick-fire Q&A with the panelists that he has kids, his favorite social media platform is TikTok, he follows Jenny, and he sings "arguably one of the most famous" love songs. The panelists' guesses were Edwin McCain (Robin), Sting (Ken), and Dave Matthews (Rita). Coral Next up was Coral, who wanted everyone to pay close attention to what she had to say: "I'm having the time of my life being here. Performing is something I've been wanting to do more of, so getting this chance has been awesome. You guys have been guessing some of the biggest pop stars in music, but — big spoiler alert — I can do more than just sing. In fact, you know me from a huge franchise. Here's a colossal clue to dive into." As Coral's intro package concluded, Anonymouse (Demi Lovato) appeared on stage. Coral sang "Ain't It Fun" by Paramore before revealing in her quick-fire Q&A with the panelists that her connection to Lovato is "the happiest place on Earth," she was born on a Tuesday, she's not friends with Rita, and she's not from a famous family. The panelists' guesses were Rachel Zegler (Jenny), Selena Gomez (Ken), and Brittany Snow (Robin).Paparazzo The fourth performer of the night was Paparazzo, who had this to say about his true identity: "Man, if you had told me that this little guy would still be standing here, I'd say you're crazy because I've never sang before. And — big spoiler alert — the next song is the biggest hint to my identity yet, so listen closely. But first, focus on this colossal clue." As Paparazzo's intro package concluded, actress Danielle Fishel (Boy Meets World) appeared on stage. Paparazzo sang

From: Sharon Pohlman The Amazing Race: A Gnarly Leg in Bulgaria Brings the Heat - and Another Double U-Turn Story by Nick Caruso ? Self-driving and a needle in a (literal) haystack challenge? In the same leg? Brutal. Wednesday's episode of The Amazing Race tested the teams' patience like never before, delivering a gripping hour which included the season's second double U-Turn and yet another surprising finish. And car issues, they were aplenty! At one point, Erika and Melinda drove a few kilometers in the wrong direction, but that wasn't even close to the biggest car snafu in Sofia, Bulgaria. Jonathan and Ana lost hours of their race after the former got their car stuck in a ditch. Mark and Brett stopped to try to help them, as did a bunch of kind locals, but even though they were out of commission for what felt like forever, the married parents' still wound up placing third. As for Carson and Jack, those dudes got lost. Like, supremely lost. Other teams were halfway through the leg while the poor fellas were still aimlessly driving around the country. They kept their spirits high, though, and it paid off - mostly thanks to another double U-Turn which followed the leg's exhausting detour. Teams had to choose between finding a bracelet in ginormous haystacks and delivering heaps of heavy wood via backpack and wheelbarrow, and both tasks turned out to be feats of strength. While those at the front of the pack opted not to use the U-Turn, Melinda and Erika, who were feeling the pressure after taking forever at the haystacks, opted to U-Turn Nick and Mike, wrongly thinking they were the only team nipping at their heels. Nick and Mike then had no choice but to U-Turn Holden and Han because literally no one could have ever believed that Carson and Jack were that far behind. Melinda and Erika felt bad about their decision, which caused a chain reaction for the teams at the bottom, but their decision ultimately helped Carson and Jack survive the leg. Nick and Mike spent a whopping six hours searching through the haystacks, and in that time, Carson and Jack caught up, delivered their wood stacks, and were able to finish the leg in last place. Nick and Mike never even made it to the pit stop; Phil sadly showed up at the haystacks to put them out of their misery. OTHER RACE REFLECTIONS: * When the season first began, we didn't spend much time with Alyssa and Josiah, but the married nurses are stepping up to become one of the season's biggest and best competitors. Alyssa is a joy to watch, smiles plastered all over her face, and I'm also admittedly here for Josiah's dad jokes and mishaps. (No, my man, Sofia Bulgaria is not the name of the actress who starred in Modern Family!) The other teams better keep an eye out for these two. * Wasn't the 102-year-old Bulgarian grandma just lovely? I'm not sure if I've ever had sheep's milk yogurt before, but I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that it's way more delicious than the sugary, chemical-laced dairy products we have in the States. Milking a sheep though? Hard pass. (Unless there's a million dollars on the line, of course.) Six teams now remain: Alyssa and Josiah, Han and Holden, Carson and Jack, Jonathan and Ana, Melinda and Erika, and Brett and Mark. With the race more than half over, who are you rooting for? Let us know in the comments below! Mary Live long and prosper

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News Articles Shop Account An Ill-Fated Union: The Brief Marriage of Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves, Henry’s Fourth Wife Henry VIII agreed to make the Anne of Cleves his fourth wife in order to cement a political alliance between himself and her brother, William, duke of Cleves, who was a leader of the Protestants of western Germany. He felt such an alliance was necessary to prevent the attack of the two major Roman Catholic powers, France and the Holy Roman Empire, against Protestant England. On January 1, 1540, Anne arrived at Deal on the east coast at 5 pm to be greeted by Sir Thomas Cheyne, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. She was escorted to the newly built Deal Castle, one of three new fortifications built to protect the Kent coast from invasion, to rest but as it was a small garrison fort, it was deemed more appropriate that she should spend the night at Dover Castle which had been sumptuously refurbished for her arrival. She was introduced to the Duke and Duchess of Suffolk, who would become her friend throughout her life, and Richard Sampson, the Bishop of Chichester, who were to escort her along the coast to more suitable accommodation. Exhausted from her whole day’s voyage she was grateful to arrive at 11 pm and have the next day to rest before continuing her journey. Henry was waiting for news at Hampton Court, anxious that all should go well on his bride’s journey up to London where they would officially meet for the first time. The weather was foul on 29 December 1539 but Anne refused to be put off and once all her baggage and train was assembled, she set off for Canterbury. Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, and Cheyne reported to Henry in the evening that even though wind and hail blew ‘contynuelly in her face’, Anne was ‘desirous to make haste to the King (’s Highness) that her Grace forcedfor no nother, which (we) perceyvyng were very gladde to set her G(race) furthwards, considering if we should h(ave) lost this day’. Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, met Anne halfway on the sixteen-mile journey to Canterbury at Barham Down. He had worried that the pouring rain would put off the gentlemen of the county. He detained one of Cromwell’s servants to help rally attendees. But whether she noticed a smaller group or not, Anne was anxious to continue the journey and get out of the driving rain. After being presented with a cup full of gold coin, she was escorted to St Augustine’s Abbey which had been refurbished and new queen’s lodgings added especially for her visit. James Needham, Surveyor of the King’s Works, had been in charge of ‘350 craftsmen and labourers on the site’ who had worked through the nights using ‘31 dozen candles’. As well two new ranges of chambers, Anne’s arms were placed in the waiting chamber, two in her presence chamber and one over the stairs as well as the stained-glass windows carrying depictions of her badges alongside Henry’s. All for just a one night stay. Anne must have been overwhelmed by all the new places and people, especially as they were all talking to her in a language she did not know. None of the nobles had sent back any reports to Henry that depicted Anne in a harsh light but in Rochester she would meet Lord and Lady Browne who would supervise her maids. Lady Browne was appalled by what they saw. Perhapsknowing the king’s taste Lady Browne despaired of the wedding to come and felt that ‘the King should never heartily love her’. Continue reading... Latest Magazine Read Now Subscribe to our News Desk Podcast Stella Novus Limited, 1 Riverwood, Timolin, Kildare, Ireland Mary Live long and prosper

With the world anxiously watching, Apollo 13, a U.S. lunar spacecraft that suffered a severe malfunction on its journey to the moon, safely returns to Earth on April 17, 1970. On April 11, the third manned lunar landing mission was launched from Florida, carrying astronauts James A. Lovell, John L.... read more THIS DAY IN HISTORY April 17 1970 Apollo 13 returns to Earth With the world anxiously watching, Apollo 13, a U.S. lunar spacecraft that suffered a severe malfunction on its journey to the moon, safely returns to Earth on April 17, 1970. On April 11, the third manned lunar landing mission was launched from Florida, carrying astronauts James A. Lovell, John L.... read more Arts & Entertainment 1960 Eddie Cochran dies, and Gene Vincent is injured, in a UK car accident 2002 “General Hospital” airs 10,000th episode Asian History 1989 Chinese students protest against government Cold War 1945 Americans seize 1,100 pounds of uranium in effort to prevent Soviets from developing A-bomb 1961 The Bay of Pigs invasion begins 1969 Architect of Czechoslovakia’s Prague Spring forcibly resigns Early U.S. 1790 Benjamin Franklin dies Inventions & Science 1964 Ford Mustang debuts at World’s Fair Vietnam War 1975 Cambodia falls to the Khmer Rouge World War I 1917 Second Battle of Gaza begins World War II 1941 Yugoslavia surrenders to the Nazis 1942 General Henri Giraud makes his great escape from the Nazis Follow The HISTORY ? Channel Update Preferences | Subscribe | Contact Us Having trouble viewing this message? View the web version. This is a promotional email from HISTORY and A+E Global Media?. ? 2025 A&E Television Networks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Email Marketing, 235 E 45th Street, New York, NY 10017 http://www.aegm.com/ TV Parental Guidelines | Careers | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy Mary Live long and prosper

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YAY!!! I got a 10 today. Mary Live long and prosper On Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11:41:34 AM CDT, Mary Landers via groups.io <maryeland@...> wrote: Email Daily TriviaPlay each day & forward to your friends! Music: Name the Artist: Name the Artist: I Sang "Initially"1While not exactly this guy's initials, Harry Wayne made the pronunciation of his last name into initials that he used as a moniker for his band. They had a string of disco type hits in the 1970s. Can you remember the letters and the name of the band? BJ and the Bears KC and the Sunshine Band JC and the Starlight Band CB and the Smokies Movies: Common Locations: Common Locations: My Eyes! They Burn!2Nicolas Cage and Holly Hunter were living in the desert in which 1987 comedy film? Baby Boom Adventures in Babysitting Moonstruck Raising Arizona Animals: Felidae-Cat Family: Felidae-Cat Family: This Kitty Goes Rawr3SHORT_TAILS_ARE_IN I may not be as big as my cousin, the Lynx, and I don't make any more noise than I have to, but I have plenty of growl in me when I need it. @somewhere in North America via Soft Fur, Inc. Bobcat Lion Leopard Ocelot Hobbies: Board Games Mixture: Board Games Mixture: Life is Just a Game4While there are those who barely dominate their own lives, there are others who try to dominate the world. Can you tell me what game this resembles? Risk Mall Madness Monopoly Chess Humanities: Idioms and Proverbs: Idioms and Proverbs: All About Mind5Some people flippantly say that if a person's not around, that person can be forgotten. In this situation, what are people out of, if they are out of mind? vision light range sight People: Mixed People: Mixed People: Commonly Bonded6I was a scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, painter, sculptor, architect, botanist, musician and writer, truly a Renaissance man. Many scholars and authors have tried to decode me. Who am I? E. Nigma Samuel F.B. Morse Leonardo da Vinci Joe Shirley, Jr. Celebrities: Celebrity Insurance: Celebrity Insurance : Insurance Anyone?7This "9 to 5" star can really belt out the country western songs. I'm sure she can shell out big bucks to insure her big assets too. Who is this star? Reba McEntire Lily Tomlin Dolly Parton Jane Fonda Sci / Tech: Specific Chemicals and Compounds: Specific Chemicals and Compounds: Oxides of Elements8This gas is more commonly known as 'laughing gas', because of the effect it has when inhaled. It is used for anaesthetic purposes in dentistry, because it was found to lull the sensation of pain, while the victim remained semi-conscious. Which gas is it? nitric oxide nitrous oxide nitrogen dioxide silicon dioxide Sports: Skateboarding: Skateboarding : Famous Skateboarders9Which of the following has his own video game? Bobby Janiero Chad Muska Rodney Mullen Tony Hawk World: Indonesian: Indonesian: Bahasa Indonesia mudah sekali, bukan?10Which of the following means "my friend"? saya teman teman saya pengyou saya saya pengyou *** Submit your answers now & compare scores: Play the FunTrivia.com Daily Trivia Game Mary Live long and prosper

Email Daily TriviaPlay each day & forward to your friends! Music: Name the Artist: Name the Artist: I Sang "Initially"1While not exactly this guy's initials, Harry Wayne made the pronunciation of his last name into initials that he used as a moniker for his band. They had a string of disco type hits in the 1970s. Can you remember the letters and the name of the band? BJ and the Bears KC and the Sunshine Band JC and the Starlight Band CB and the Smokies Movies: Common Locations: Common Locations: My Eyes! They Burn!2Nicolas Cage and Holly Hunter were living in the desert in which 1987 comedy film? Baby Boom Adventures in Babysitting Moonstruck Raising Arizona Animals: Felidae-Cat Family: Felidae-Cat Family: This Kitty Goes Rawr3SHORT_TAILS_ARE_IN I may not be as big as my cousin, the Lynx, and I don't make any more noise than I have to, but I have plenty of growl in me when I need it. @somewhere in North America via Soft Fur, Inc. Bobcat Lion Leopard Ocelot Hobbies: Board Games Mixture: Board Games Mixture: Life is Just a Game4While there are those who barely dominate their own lives, there are others who try to dominate the world. Can you tell me what game this resembles? Risk Mall Madness Monopoly Chess Humanities: Idioms and Proverbs: Idioms and Proverbs: All About Mind5Some people flippantly say that if a person's not around, that person can be forgotten. In this situation, what are people out of, if they are out of mind? vision light range sight People: Mixed People: Mixed People: Commonly Bonded6I was a scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, painter, sculptor, architect, botanist, musician and writer, truly a Renaissance man. Many scholars and authors have tried to decode me. Who am I? E. Nigma Samuel F.B. Morse Leonardo da Vinci Joe Shirley, Jr. Celebrities: Celebrity Insurance: Celebrity Insurance : Insurance Anyone?7This "9 to 5" star can really belt out the country western songs. I'm sure she can shell out big bucks to insure her big assets too. Who is this star? Reba McEntire Lily Tomlin Dolly Parton Jane Fonda Sci / Tech: Specific Chemicals and Compounds: Specific Chemicals and Compounds: Oxides of Elements8This gas is more commonly known as 'laughing gas', because of the effect it has when inhaled. It is used for anaesthetic purposes in dentistry, because it was found to lull the sensation of pain, while the victim remained semi-conscious. Which gas is it? nitric oxide nitrous oxide nitrogen dioxide silicon dioxide Sports: Skateboarding: Skateboarding : Famous Skateboarders9Which of the following has his own video game? Bobby Janiero Chad Muska Rodney Mullen Tony Hawk World: Indonesian: Indonesian: Bahasa Indonesia mudah sekali, bukan?10Which of the following means "my friend"? saya teman teman saya pengyou saya saya pengyou *** Submit your answers now & compare scores: Play the FunTrivia.com Daily Trivia Game Mary Live long and prosper

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diffident /?d?f?d(?)nt/ adjective 1. diffident: modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence "a diffident youth" Diffident - Dictionary Scoop Mary Live long and prosper