Canned Heat

Today is Independence Day in Madagascar. It is the National Day of Madagascar and marks the country’s independence from France in 1960.

Madagascar is a complicated country. It was first settled by austronesian people arriving from the area of Indonesia. Then Bantu people arrived from Africa, Arabs from the Arabian peninsula and traders/immigrants from India.

In the early 19th century, Madagascar was united and ruled as the Kingdom of Madagascar. Seen as a key strategic location by both France and Britain, France invaded Madagascar in 1883, eventually removing the monarchy and quashing resistance and imposing colonial rule in 1897. The Malagasy Republic was proclaimed on October 14th 1958, as an autonomous state within the French Community. Soon after a constitution was adopted in 1959 and full independence as the Republic of Madagascar was gained on June 26th 1960.

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today is the birthday, in 1942, of Larry Taylor, bassist with American rock band Canned Heat. Two of their songs ‘Going Up the Country’ and ‘On the Road Again’ became international hits. He died on 19 August 2019 age 77. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBhpiUFSYWI

Today is St. Vitus’ Day in Serbia. It marks a 14th-century battle that has become an important part of Serb ethnic and national identity. Vidovdan is celebrated as a slava (feast day) in Serbia, though it is a working day. The Serbian Orthodox Church designates it as a memorial day to Saint Prince Lazar and the Serbian holy martyrs who fell during the Battle of Kosovo against the Ottoman Empire in 1389.

BADA BING!

People on House Hunters are always saying that they need a room to entertain and guest bedrooms so family can visit. I need a moat filled with gators.

Which of the states has the smallest soft drinks?

Minisoda.

Lord, whatever you’re baking outside, it’s done.

The pool on the titanic is still full.

I’ve suddenly put some extra weight on. It happened by snaccident.

I learn from the mistakes of people that took my advice.

She said she missed me. Normally that would be good, but I have to get out of here because she’s reloading.

If you are buying smart water for 5 dollars a bottle and then bitching about gas prices you are a special kind of stupid.

Here’s Canned Heat