On this date in: 1496 - Leonardo da Vinci unsuccessfully tests a flying machine. 1825 - Rensselaer School, the first engineering college in the U.S. is opened in Troy, New York. It is now known as Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. 1870 - The construction of the Brooklyn Bridge begins. 1888 - Marvin C. Stone patents the drinking straw.
1899 - The first known use of the word automobile, in an editorial in The New York Times. 1957 - Hamilton Watch Company introduces the first electric watch. 1977 - Apple Computer is incorporated.
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I just made this news release. Can you join us January 17?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 3, 2008
Contact: John Wren
Cell (720)495-4949
PRESIDENTIAL STRAW POLL TO BE HELD AT BEN FRANKLIN’S 301st BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION—BEN TO ANNOUNCE HIS CANDIDACY.
JohnWren.com presents An Evening with Ben Franklin, Thursday, January 17, 7:30 p.m. at North High School, 2960 N. Speer Blvd. in Denver. Tickets are $15 online from www.blacktie-colorado.com/rsvp Event Code: BenFranklin, with $5 rebated to referring groups, or $30 at the door. Groups and those interested in an exhibit table and/or an ad in the program should call John Wren at (303)861-1447.
In the first half of the evening, Ben Franklin (Chris Lowell, www.BenFranklinLive.com) will flesh out Ben’s life in an engaging, accessible way, giving general audiences an intimate look at what made our most revered Founding Father tick. Chris’s energy and wealth of knowledge make Ben’s role in our history come alive in this wonderful 45 minute program.
Before and after the event and at intermission, Liberty Day Kids will distribute free copies of the US Constitution and ask people questions about the Constitution. Net proceeds from the event will benefit Liberty Day. Net proceeds will benefit Liberty Day (www.LibertyDay.org)
In the second half, each Presidential candidate (or their stand-in) will have 2 minutes to present, as will Ben Franklin. Questions from the audience will then be entertained, as the straw-poll election is conducted. The top vote getter (other than Ben) will be video taped with Ben Franklin and the video posted on You Tube.
An Evening with Ben Franklin is being sponsored by the Optimists, Villager Newspapers, the Denver Daily News, and the Colorado Statesman Newspaper. Other sponsors will be listed in the program for the event. All sponsors will have a table in the lobby of the North High School Auditorium. For sponsorship and other advertising opportunities, contact John Wren at (720)495-4949 or JohnSWren@aol.com.
JohnWren.com is the Internet home of John S. Wren, MBA+. Wren is a business consultant and adult educator. His education activities include: seminars and workshops on business topics; a free open meeting once a week for people who are starting a new career, a project or a new business (see http://ideacafe.meetup.com/1); and business peer advisory groups called Franklin Circles. For a video of Wren’s 299th Franklin Birthday celebration held 1/17/05 at Thomas Jefferson High School, see www.JohnWren.com.
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