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Tuesday, February 14, 2023




Today's Leasing News Headlines


Leasing/Finance Veteran Bob Rodi Late Email
    on Passing of Larry LaChance, CLFP
Funders for Broker Expo 2023
    Entering its Fourth Year
New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
    and Related Industries
Leasing and Finance Industry Help Wanted
    We Are Growing Our Senior Sales Team Now!
Fill the Void
    Sales Makes it Happen by Scott Wheeler, CLFP
Ten Top Leasing News Read by Reader
    February 7 to February 9
Introducing Reid Raykovich, CLFP
    Leasing News Advisor
German Sheppard
    Glendale, Arizona  Adopt-a-Dog
Getting Ahead with the Help of Data
    Free AACFB Webinar Wed, Feb. 15th 3:00pm ET
News Briefs ----
Ford to move forward with $3.5 billion
    EV battery plant with Chinese partner
Change Your LastPass Password Manager
    Before It's Too Late
Retailers busting thieves with facial-recognition
    tech used by MSG’s James Dolan
Inflation Is Falling, and Where It Lands Depends
    Goods, shelter and services could tug consumer prices

You May Have Missed
Illinois grapples with rise in sports gambling
     problems as bets hit $1 Billion a month

Broker/Funder/Industry Lists | Features (wrilter's columns)
Top Ten Stories Chosen by Readers | Top Stories last six months
Sales Make It Happen


Sports Brief----
 California Nuts Brief---
   "Gimme that wine"
    This Day in History
     SuDoku
      Daily Puzzle
       GasBuddy
        Weather, USA or specific area
         Traffic Live----
          Wordle


######## surrounding the article denotes it is a “press release,” it was not
written by Leasing News nor has the information been verified. The source noted.
When an article is signed by the writer, it is considered a “byline.” It
reflects the opinion and research of the writer.



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Leasing/Finance Veteran Bob Rodi Late Email
on Passing of Larry LaChance, CLFP


Larry LaChance

The passing of Larry LaChance, CLFP, at 66, brought many emails to Leasing News
and the financial news media, including LinkedIn. Here is a late one from Bob
Rodi, who was very active with the Western Association of Equipment Leasing, now
National Equipment Finance Association. He says he reads Leasing News from
time-to-time and wanted to share with others. - Editor.

Pictures from the Past---1995



“Dancing the Night Away--From top right, Ginny Young, Brava Capital, and Robert
Rodi, CLP, the American Lease Exchange, show off their moves at Saturday’s
‘Roaring 20’s Dinner Gala. Inset: Pat Roberts, M&R Leasing, Inc., and Phil
Dushey, Global Leasing Services at the Roaring 20’s.”
November, 1995 United Association of Equipment Leasing Regional Reporter

2000---Bob and Marina Rodi




“Marina Rodi, LeaseNOW, makes sure that Bob sticks to his 75
calories a day diet (that’s the photo caption from the UAEL Newsline says Dr.
Ray Williams, was still the Executive VP., WAEL).”

Email from Bob:

"Although I'm not involved in the leasing industry any longer, I am still active
doing consulting work in the franchise finance business. I still enjoy reading
Leasing News from time to time and make an effort to check on old friends and
colleagues. I was saddened by the news that Larry LaChance had passed.  

"Larry, along with my old friend George Davis, were among the first people I met
when I joined the associations, nearly 40 years ago. He was a great guy to talk
to and he was one of those uniquely successful niche players with an excellent
grasp of his market and his customers. 

"I am always a little afraid when I pull up Leasing News these days. As you
know, we are at the point in our lives that 'everyday above ground is a good
one.' My fear is that it will not always be the best news and that one it may
even be my name. 

"Thanks for keeping us all informed, for all these years. I did sign up with my
new email address as I don't really use the Hotmail address any longer, except
when I want to check on Leasing News."

“All the best”

Bob Rodi
Senior Franchise Programs Consultant
BoeFly, a Subsidiary of ConnectOne Bank
724-316-5085
brodi@boefly.com

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Larry LaChance Obituary:
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/larry-lachance-obituary?id=39612010





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Funders for Broker Expo 2023
Entering its Fourth Year

 


Daymond John, one of the long running stars of Shark Tank, is the main man in
charge in expanding the broker finance marketplace.

Founder of FUBU, a much-celebrated global lifestyle brand, and a pioneer in the
fashion industry with over $6 billion in product sales world-wide.

The Fourth Funders Forum + Brokers Expo will be held in Hollywood, Florida,
March 8-10 2023.


Anthony Parker, Senior Manager, The Funders for Broker Expo 2023, explained,
“Funders Forum was first held in 2019 and the spirit from that flagship event
remains as strong as ever. Now Funder’s Forum + Brokers Expo has evolved into
the most unique conference in its field, supporting the very heart of America,
our small business community and the funders and brokers that help them thrive.

“Each attendee not only has the opportunity to network with like-minded
individuals, they have a chance to engage with the brains behind today’s small
business funding policies and regulations. Most importantly, the proceeds from
the weekend go toward the funding community itself to continue fighting for
policies that will help make a difference for our funders, brokers, and
especially the small business owners impacted by the funding community.

Here is the Agenda:
https://thefundersforumbrokerexpo.com/agenda/





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New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries




Evan Brown was promoted to Senior Director, BD and Partnerships, Bluevine,
Jersey City, New Jersey. He was hired as Manager, Channel Partners, May, 2017,
promoted Senior Manager, Channel Partners, January, 2019, promoted January,
2020, Head of Channel Partners, promoted February, 2021, Director, BD &
Partnerships. Prior, he was at Fora Financial, starting August, 2014, Business
Development Account Executive, promoted January, 2016, Business Development
Manager.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-brown-8553abb7/


Caitlin Cosentino was promoted to Senior Manager, News Sales  Account
Management, Bluevine, Jersey City, New Jersey. She is located in the New York
City Metropolitan Area. She joined the firm March, 2019, and had many
promotions. Full Bio:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-cosentino/details/experience/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-cosentino/


Joe Egitton was hired as Senior Vice President, BOK Financial, Marietta,
Georgia. He is located in Atlanta, Georgia. Previously, he was Wholesale
Relationship Manager, Bank of the West (July, 2014 - December, 2022). He started
November, 1999 as National Sales Manager, GE Commercial Distribution Finance;
promoted March, 2003, Black Belt; promoted National Director of Sales, November,
2005, GE Commercial Finance; promoted National Account Manager; promoted Vice
President, Regional Sales, GE Capital, March, 2010. Prior, he was National Sales
Manager, Deutsche Financial Servicers (1988 - 2003); Regional Finance Manager,
Carrier Distribution Credit Corporation (June, 1994 - November, 1999); Regional
Finance Manager (1991 - 1994).
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeegitton/


Peter Mazzei was promoted to President, Pivotal Capital Corporation, Toronto,
Ontario, Canada.  He joined Pivotal March, 2018 as Managing Director, Credit,
promoted March, 2018, Vice President Credit; Senior Vice President, Credit, ECN
Capital (October, 2015 - February, 2018). Prior, he was at Element Financial
Corporation, starting May, 2010, Vice President, Credit, promoted July, 2014,
Senior Vice President, Credit.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-mazzei-5064256/details/experience/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-mazzei-50642


Erik Morey was hired as Regional Sales Manager, Equify Financial, LLC. He is
located in Columbus, Ohio. Previously, he was Regional Transportation Manager,
Banterra Bank (July, 2018 - January,, 2021); Director of Business Development,
thePLAN (July, 2017 - September, 2019). Full Bio:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-morey-b30a275/recent-activity/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-morey-b30a275/


Jen (Olson) Quintero was hired as Assistant Vice President, Prado Capital,
Spokane, Washington. Previously, she was Legal Secretary, Spokane County
(November, 2018 - June, 2020); Deputy Collection Clerk, Island County Superior
Court (June, 2016 - August, 2012); Credit Administrator, Ascentium Capital
(August, 2014 - October, 2015).
Full Bio:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-quintero-07a26773/details/experience/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-quintero-07a26773/



 



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Leasing and Finance Industry Help Wanted








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Fill the Void



Sales Makes it Happen by Scott Wheeler, CLFP

Top originators in the commercial equipment finance and leasing industry are
filling a void which continues to develop in the market. Many participants in
the small ticket arena are advertising and offering application-only programs up
to $250.0K, $500.0K, and $750.0K. However, many of these programs are not
absolute.

In the recent past, the approval ratios of these programs have decreased. More
upper-end transactions are requiring additional information and full disclosure
packages in order to obtain an approval.

Several originators have claimed that when larger transactions require
additional information, they just move on to another true application-only
opportunity rather than taking the extra effort to gather and package a
transaction. Some originators have admitted that it takes too much additional
work to package a full disclosure submittal; or that they don't know how to
gather, analyze, or recommend a full disclosure transaction; or that full
disclosure transactions are too intimidating.

Savvy originators are capturing additional business as their competitors are
shying away from opportunities that require additional information.

 A top producing originator explained how he pre-qualifies his clients and,
whenever necessary, quickly transitions from an application-only program to a
full disclosure submittal, even if the request is significantly below his
company's stated application-only limit. This top originator saves his client's
time by being forthright of how best to obtain an approval.

This originator explained how he wants to build a complete credit profile so
that he can fund multiple transactions beyond the current request. This
originator fully understands his client's credit profile to provide meaningful
solutions which align with the client's needs and wants. This originator's
approach is consultative; it demonstrates professionalism and emphasizes his
industry expertise.

Most importantly, this originator increased his production numbers significantly
over the past few quarters by filling a void that less savvy originators have
too easily abandoned because of laziness or inability to pursue full disclosure
transactions.

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Wheeler Business Consulting is working with individual originators and sales
teams throughout the industry to ensure that they are well positioned in the
market, capturing their fair share of business, and outperforming the
competition. To schedule a one-on-one meeting contact Scott Wheeler at:
scott@wheelerbusinessconsulting.com

Scott A. Wheeler, CLFP
Wheeler Business Consulting
1314 Marquis Ct.
Fallston, Maryland 21047
Phone: 410 877 0428
Fax: 410 877 8161
Email: scott@wheelerbusinessconsulting.com
Web: www.wheelerbusinessconsulting.com

Sales Makes it Happen articles:
http://www.leasingnews.org/Legacy/index.htm





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Top Ten Leasing News Read by Readers
February 7 to February 9



(1) New York Commercial Disclosure Regulations Approved
By Ken Greene, Leasing News Editor
https://leasingnews.org/archives/Feb2023/02_07.htm

(2)   CORRECTION
New York Commercial Disclosure Regulations Approved
By Ken Greene, Leasing News Editor
https://leasingnews.org/archives/Feb2023/02_09.htm#correction

(3)  New Hires/Promotions in the Leasing Business
and Related Industries
https://leasingnews.org/archives/Feb2023/02_09.htm#hires

(4) Leasing Software Companies
Odessa, Inc updated info
https://leasingnews.org/archives/Feb2023/02_09.htm#sw

(5) Larry's Legacy (with Obituary)
  By Scott A. Wheeler, CLFP
Wheeler Business Consulting
https://leasingnews.org/archives/Feb2023/02_07.htm#legacy

(6) The World's
Top 50 websites
https://leasingnews.org/archives/Feb2023/02_09.htm#worlds

(7) AACFB Webinar Wednesday Feb. 15th  3:00pm ET
Getting Ahead with the Help of Data
https://leasingnews.org/archives/Feb2023/02_09.htm#aacfb

(8)Topmark Funding Closes Another Record-Setting
  Year In 2022 Delivering Significant Revenue Growth Year Over Year
https://leasingnews.org/archives/Feb2023/02_07.htm#tm

(9) Number of U.S. Uninsured
    Falls Once More

(10) How Inflation is Affecting Asset Values and Appraisals
By Chris Nugent, Blue Chip Asset Management
https://leasingnews.org/archives/Feb2023/02_07.htm#how



 



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Reid Raykovich, CLFP
Chief Executive Officer
Certified Lease & Finance Professional Foundation
(206) 535-6281
P.O. Box 146, Northbrook, IL 60065
reid@CLFPFoundation.org
www.CLFPFoundation.org


Reid joined the Leasing News Advisory Board January 1, 2019

Reid Raykovich, CLFP, is the CEO at the Certified Lease & Finance Professional
Foundation. Reid took over the Foundation in 2012 and has grown the membership
by over 710%. In 2014, she was honored with the Foundation’s Cindy Spurdle Award
of Excellence. 

Reid began her career in the commercial equipment finance industry at Great
American Insurance where she obtained her CLFP designation. She has also held
various positions at McCommon Leasing, Irwin Commercial Finance and Financial
Pacific Leasing where she was presented the “Above and Beyond Leadership” Award.
She was given the Leasing News Person of the Year Award in 2016, was named as
one of the top 50 most powerful and influential women in the industry by Monitor
magazine in 2019, and also named as the 2020 Pioneer Icon by Monitor. 

Reid has authored and co-authored several articles regarding certification and
continuing education and has spoken on various panels and presented at many
industry conference sessions. In 2018, she traveled to Australia and spoke in
three cities regarding the certification. 

She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with minors in Classics and Business
from the University of Washington where she graduated magna cum laude in two and
a half years.

In her spare time, she loves crafting and making gifts for others. She has a
daughter Milla, and a loving cat Toonces who keeps her on her toes.


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German Sheppard
Glendale, Arizona  Adopt-a-Dog



Carrie
Female
Young
Black, Brown/Chocolate
Large
Coat Length: Medium

Meet Carrie

Carrie was rescue with her brother and mom. We are still getting to know her
personality.

If you can give Carrie an indoor forever home, please fill out our online
application on our website at http://www.savingpawsrescueaz.org/adoption-form/

We will only schedule meet and greets with an approved application. We are an
all-volunteer organization. It may take a couple of days to process an
application and complete reference checks.

Thank you for your interest in saving the life of a dog.

Saving Paws
Glendale, Arizona
(480) 737-6088

Saving Paws Rescue AZ is an all-volunteer, 501 (c) (3) charitable organization
in Phoenix, Arizona, dedicated to providing veterinary care, evaluation and
adoptive homes for German Shepherd Dogs , Belgian Malinois and others who are
left in pounds to await uncertain fate, are owner surrenders ( divorce, death,
etc.) or are from abusive or negligent situations. We help provide a safe harbor
for German Shepherds and other breeds that might otherwise be destroyed.

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AACFB Webinar
Getting Ahead with the Help of Data

Join us for this free webinar, Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. (ET)
when financial technology experts Allen Jones with Copernicus and Scott Nelson
with Tamarack Technology will share their tips for using technology to get ahead
in business.







 



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News Briefs---




Ford to move forward with $3.5 billion
    EV battery plant with Chinese partner
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/13/ford-ev-battery-plant-china-catl.html

Change Your LastPass Password Manager,
    Before It's Too Late
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/change-your-lastpass-password-manager-before-its-too-late/

Retailers busting thieves with facial-recognition
    tech used by MSG’s James Dolan
https://nypost.com/2023/02/12/retailers-busting-thieves-with-facial-recognition-tech-used-at-msg/

Inflation Is Falling, and Where It Lands Depends on These Three Things
    Goods, shelter and other services could tug consumer prices
https://www.wsj.com/articles/inflation-is-falling-and-where-it-lands-depends-on-these-three-things-a0353b9d?st=nv4yaqyc3n9odty&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink








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You May Have Missed---

Illinois grapples with rise in sports gambling
     problems as bets hit $1 Billion a month
https://www.chicagotribun
e.com/news/breaking/ct-illinois-sports-gambling-addiction-20230212-7bkf4p4danhl3gks6zpjzpotzm-story.html


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Sports Briefs---

At Halftime, Patrick Mahomes Got
    a Little Tape and Gave a Little Talk
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/13/sports/football/mahomes-super-bowl-ankle.html

Andy Reid says he plans to return in 2023
https://www.theredzone.org/Blog-Description/EntryId/27935/Andy-Reid-says-he-plans-to-return-in-2023

Bradberry says Penalty was right,
"It was holding, I tugged his Jersey."
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/sports/questionable-late-flag-takes-drama-out-of-super-bowl-ending/

Opinion: Who are the real winners in the NFL?
https://www.npr.org/2023/02/11/1156271868/opinion-who-are-the-real-winners-in-the-nfl


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California Nuts Briefs---

Dramatic photos show Lake Oroville’s rise
after epic storms
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-02-12/photos-show-lake-oroville-rise-after-epic-storms

Santa Cruz's Waterfront Promenade Reaches
    an Inflection Point
https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/santa-cruz-s-waterfront-promenade-reaches-17781421.php?IPID=SFGate-HP-CP-Spotlight

Bicyclist’s ‘Tour de Disaster’ video shows extent
    of storm devastation in Santa Cruz Mountains
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2023/02/13/video-shows-major-storm-damage-to-roads-in-the-santa-cruz-mountains/

Deadly warnings for California from Turkey
    earthquakes: What to learn from devastation
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-02-13/7-urgent-warnings-for-california-from-turkey-earthquake


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"Gimme that wine"




That Wine You Can’t Get Enough Of?
    These Guys Probably Discovered It
https://www.wsj.com/articles/that-wine-you-cant-get-enough-of-these-guys-probably-discovered-it-11675980002

Raimonds Tomsons wins the ASI Best Sommelier
of the World 2023
https://starwinelist.com/wine-story/raimonds-tomsons-won-best-sommelier-of-the-world-2023

California North Coast wine grape crop
value up 11% in 2022
https://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/article/industrynews/california-north-coast-wine-grape-crop-value-up-11-in-2022/

Wisdom From The Women Leading the Wine & Spirits
Industries, with Katie Nelson Of Chateau Ste Michelle
https://medium.com/authority-magazine/wisdom-from-the-women-leading-the-wine-spirits-industries-with-katie-nelson-of-chateau-ste-e02bcbb9ec48

California North Coast wine grape crop
value up 11% in 2022
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/industrynews/california-north-coast-wine-grape-crop-value-up-11-in-2022/

Free Wine App
https://www.nataliemaclean.com/mobileapp/


Wine Prices by vintage
http://www.winezap.com
http://www.wine-searcher.com/

US/International Wine Events
http://www.localwineevents.com/

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This Day in American History

     1773 - Birthday of William Henry Harrison (d. 1841), Charles City County,
Colony of Virginia.  The 9th president of the United States (March 4-April 4,
1841), his term of office was the shortest in our nation's history-32 days. He
was the first president to die in office (of pneumonia contracted during
inaugural ceremonies).
    1775 - English Parliament declares Massachusetts colony is in rebellion.
    1794 - The first warship to capture an enemy shop after the Revolution was
the U.S.S. Constellation, a 36-gun frigate of 1,265 tons. Off the island of
Nevis, West Indies, the 36-gun Constellation, under the command of Commodore
Thomas Truxtun, met and captured the 40-gun French frigate Insurgente,
inflicting 70 casualties at the cost of only 4 American casualties.  The battle
had lasted only seventy-five minutes. Truxtun was headed for the island of Nevis
when he caught sight of the French frigate L'Insurgente. After pursuing the
Frenchman, Truxtun prepared for action. However, as the two ships were on the
verge of engaging one another, a squall engulfed them, snapping the main topmast
of the French frigate. The loss of mobility, coupled with the French tendency to
fire high into the opponent's rigging, gave Truxtun a deadly advantage. "A very
fine frigate [is] being added to our infant Navy" was the report sent to
Stoddert.
http://www.navysna.org/awards/Hall%20of%20Fame%20Write%
20Ups/Truxton.htm
    1812 - Pioneer missionary Samuel Newell married fellow Congregationalist
Harriet Atwood. Afterward, they sailed for India with Adoniram and Ann
Hasseltine Judson. (Harriet Newell and Ann Judson thereby became the first
American women commissioned for missionary work abroad.)
    1819 - Birthday of Lydia E. Pinkham (d. 1883), Lynn, MA.  Developed a home
tonic of herbs and 19% alcohol that she gave her children. As the tonic grew
famous in her neighborhood, she made her first sales in 1875 to earn money since
she was married to a dreamer whose ship never came in. Later, her son marketed
the home remedy under her direction.  The "women's tonic" meant to relieve
menstrual and menopausal pains, although Pinkham's Vegetable Compound sold well
to the general public, it was regarded by health experts as quackery.
    1825 - John Quincy Adams was elected president of the United States by the
House of Representatives, into which the election had been thrown by the failure
of any of the four candidates to win a majority in the Electoral College. Henry
Clay, one of the candidates, assisted Adams cause in the House. In the four-way
race of Adams, Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, and William Crawford, Jackson had
received more electoral votes than Adams, but no majority.
    1849 - Laura Clay at the 1920 convention became the first woman to receive a
vote for the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party. She was a noted
suffrager and first president of the Kentucky Equal Rights Association.
    1861 - Tennessee votes against secession. On June 8, pro-slavery advocates
stop anti-slavery voters at the polls, whereupon Tennessee secedes from the
Union.  The Provisional Congress of the Confederate States of America elected
Jefferson Davis president and Alexander H. Stephens vice president.
    1870 – President U. S. Grant signed a joint resolution of Congress
establishing the US Weather Bureau.
    1886 - President Cleveland declares a state of emergency in Seattle because
of anti-Chinese violence. These protests were also seen in other Northwest
cities due to the influx of “cheap” Chinese labor.
http://immigrants.harpweek.com/ChineseAmericans/Items/Item095L.htm
    1873 - In the foremost scandal of the day, Victoria Woodhull, publisher, was
arrested for writing that renowned preacher Henry Ward Beecher had committed
adultery. The postal authorities charged her with sending obscene literature
through the mail. She was acquitted of the charge. What made the event more
newsworthy is that Beecher was subsequently sued for alienation of affections by
Theodore Tilton. The jury and the public found Dr. Beecher innocent but found
Mrs. Tilton guilty.
    1874 - Birthday of American poet Amy Lowell (d. 1925), Brookline, MA. Her
eccentricities inspire more discussion than her poetry. A lesbian and a very fat
woman, she wore frilly clothes, smoked cigars, slept during the day, wrote
poetry at night and kept all the mirrors in her house covered. 
In 1915, anticipating a wartime shortage, Lowell, like George Sand, a woman
partial to cigars, ordered 10,000 Manilas. Ezra Pound, trying to help place her
poetry, made up the "Imagist" movement.
http://www.sappho.com/poetry/a_lowell.html 
    1900 - The great Count Basie bassist Walter Page (d. 1957), was born in
Gallatin, MO.
    1909 - Birthday of Carmen Miranda, born Maria do Carmo Miranda da Cunha (d.
1955) in Marco de Canavezes, Portugal. Her family moved to Rio de Janeiro when
she was about two years old. Her career took off in the carnival of 1930 with
the spectacular success of the marchinha "Taí." A popular movie star and singer
in her day.
http://www.maria-brazil.org/carmen.htm
http://www.humnet.ucla.edu/echo/Volume2-Issue1/wells-media/
Carmen-Miranda.jpg
    1912 - The United States Lawn Tennis Association amended the playing rules
for its men's single's championship.
    1914 - Birthday of country and western singer Ernest Tubb (d. 1984), Crisp,
Texas. Known as the Texas Troubador,” he was the sixth member to be elected to
the Country Music Hall of Fame and the headliner on the first country music show
ever to be presented at Carnegie Hall. His first major hit, “Walking the Floor
Over You,” gained him his first appearance at the Grand Ole Opry in 1942, and he
attained regular membership in 1943.
    1914 - Birthday of Bill Veeck (d. 1986), Chicago.  Baseball's premiere
promoter and showman as an owner of several teams. He integrated the American
League, sent a midget to the plate to start a game and, in general, sought to
provide fans with entertainment in addition to baseball. Inducted into the Hall
of Fame in 1991.
    1914 - Birthday of ecdysiast Gypsy Rose Lee, born Rose Louise Hovick (d.
1970), Seattle, WA.
http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0497346/
http://www.thrillingdetective.com/eyes/gypsy_rose_lee.html
    1917 - American labor agitator Tom Mooney falsely convicted of fatal
bombing. He is Pardoned and released 22 1/2 years from now.
http://www.shapingsf.org/ezine/labor/mooney/
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~library/Library_Bulletin/Nov1989/
LB-N89-VClose2.html
    1920 - The Joint Rules Committee (of Major League Baseball) banned all
foreign substances or other alterations to the ball by pitchers, including
saliva, resin, talcum powder, paraffin, and the shine and emery ball. A pitcher
caught cheating will be suspended for 10 days. The American League allows each
club to name just two pitchers who will be allowed to use the pitch for one more
season. The National League allows each club to name all its spitball pitchers.
No pitchers other than those designated will be permitted to use the banned
pitch and none at all after this season (however, the designated pitchers will
eventually be allowed to use the pitch for the rest of their careers). Other
rules changes: the adoption of writer Fred Lieb’s proposal that a game-winning
home run with men on base be counted as a home run even if the batter's run is
not needed to win the game. Also, the intentional walk is banned, and everything
that happens in a protested game will go in the records.
    1933 - The temperature at Moran, WY, located next to Teton National Park,
plunged to 63 degrees below zero to establish a state record. The temperature at
the Riverside Ranger Station in Montana dipped to 66 below zero to establish a
record for the state, and a record for the nation which stood until 1954.
    1934 - The mercury dipped to 51 degrees below zero at Vanderbilt to
establish a record for the state of Michigan. The temperature at Stillwater
plunged to 52 degrees below zero to establish a record for the state of New
York.
    1942 - Singer-songwriter Carole King was born Carol Joan Klein in Brooklyn,
New York. Along with her then-husband Gerry Goffin, King wrote some of the most
successful pop tunes of the 1960's. Among them were "Will You Love Me Tomorrow"
for the Shirelles, "Up on the Roof" for the Drifters and "The Loco- Motion" for
Little Eva. In the '70s, King started concentrating on her singing. Her 1971
album "Tapestry" Her soft rock Tapestry album sold more than 13 million copies
and in 1971 she won four Grammy awards, and became the biggest- selling album of
all time, although its sales have since been topped by at least two other
albums.  After her divorce in 1969, she changed her style and performed solo.
"You've Got a Friend" was the 1971 Grammy best song and "It's Too Late" the best
record.  King received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in December, 2012.
    1943 - In a major strategic victory, the American 161st and 132nd Regiments
retook Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands after a six-month-long battle. More
than 9,000 Japanese and 2,000 Americans were killed. The fierce resistance by
the Japanese was an indication to the Allies of things to come. Guadalcanal put
the Allies within striking distance of Rabaul, the major Japanese base in the
area (as featured in "Victory at Sea").
1943 - The National League is looking for a buyer for the Philadelphia Phillies,
whose owner, Gerry Nugent, has fallen in arrears on rent and bank loans. The
league pays $10 a share for 4,685 out of 5,000 outstanding shares in the club.
1944 - Birthday of Alice Walker, Eatonton, GA.  Black American essayist, poet,
novelist, and womanist. Won 1983 Pulitzer Prize for her novel “The Color Purple”
(1982). Her “Warrior Marks” and “Possessing the Secret of Joy” take up the
horrendous practice of female genital mutilation in some African locations.
    1945 - *CICCHETTI, JOSEPH J., Medal of Honor
Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Army, Company A, 148th
Infantry, 37th Infantry Division. Place and date: South Manila, Luzon,
Philippine Islands, 9 February 1945. Entered service at: Waynesburg, Ohio.
Birth: Waynesburg, Ohio. G.O. No.: 115, 8 December 1945. Citation: He was with
troops assaulting the first important line of enemy defenses. The Japanese had
converted the partially destroyed Manila Gas Works and adjacent buildings into a
formidable system of mutually supporting strongpoints from which they were
concentrating machinegun, mortar, and heavy artillery fire on the American
forces. Casualties rapidly mounted, and the medical aid men, finding it
increasingly difficult to evacuate the wounded, called for volunteer litter
bearers. Pfc. Cicchetti immediately responded, organized a litter team and
skillfully led it for more than 4 hours in rescuing 14 wounded men, constantly
passing back and forth over a 400-yard route which was the impact area for a
tremendous volume of the most intense enemy fire. On 1 return trip the path was
blocked by machinegun fire, but Pfc. Cicchetti deliberately exposed himself to
draw the automatic fire which he neutralized with his own rifle while ordering
the rest of the team to rush past to safety with the wounded. While gallantly
continuing his work, he noticed a group of wounded and helpless soldiers some
distance away and ran to their rescue although the enemy fire had increased to
new fury. As he approached the casualties, he was struck in the head by a shell
fragment, but with complete disregard for his gaping wound he continued to his
comrades, lifted 1 and carried him on his shoulders 50 yards to safety. He then
collapsed and died. By his skilled leadership, indomitable will, and dauntless
courage, Pfc. Cicchetti saved the lives of many of his fellow soldiers at the
cost of his own.
    1950 - During a speech in Wheeling, West Virginia, Senator Joseph McCarthy
(R-Wisconsin) claims that he has a list with the names of over 200 members of
the Department of State that are "known communists" (he never produced that
list).  The speech vaulted McCarthy to national prominence and sparked a
nationwide hysteria about subversives in the American government. He did untold
damage to many people's lives and careers, had a muzzling effect on domestic
debate on Cold War issues, and managed to scare millions of Americans. McCarthy,
however, located no communists and his personal power collapsed in 1954 when he
accused the Army of coddling known communists. Televised hearings of his
investigation into the U.S. Army – The Army-McCarthy Hearings -  let the
American people see his bullying tactics and lack of credibility in full view
for the first time, and he quickly lost support. The U.S. Senate censured him
shortly thereafter and he died in 1957.
    1952 - Top Hits
“Slowpoke” - Pee Wee King
“Cry” - Johnnie Ray
“Anytime” - Eddie Fisher
“Give Me More, More, More (Of Your Kisses)” – Lefty Frizzell
    1957 - After nine weeks, Guy Mitchell's "Singing the Blues" is pushed out of
Billboard's top spot by Elvis Presley's "Too Much".
    1958 - A report by the American Research Bureau cites Dick Clark's American
Bandstand as the top-ranked daytime television program, drawing an average of
8,400,000 viewers per day.
    1959 - Lloyd Price reached number one on the Billboard Pop chart with
"Stagger Lee", an up-dated version of an old Folk song called "Stack-O-Lee".
Wilson Pickett would take the song to number 22 in 1967.
    1960 - Top Hits
“Teen Angel” - Mark Dinning
“Where or When” - Dion & The Belmonts
“Handy Man” - Jimmy Jones
“He'll Have to Go” - Jim Reeves
     1962 - Neil Sedaka records "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do," which will become
his 5th US Top Ten hit and first number one by the following August. Neil's
ballad version of the song would peak at number eight in February, 1976.
     1963 - Ray Hildebrand and Jill Jackson, who were billed as Paul and Paula,
had the top tune in the US with "Hey Paula."
    1963 - Ruby and the Romantics' "Our Day Will Come" enters the pop charts
    1963 - Birthday of country singer Travis Tritt, Marietta, GA.
    1963 - The first Boeing 727 took off, becoming the world's most popular way
to fly. Before production was stopped in 1984, 1,832 of the aircraft were built.
    1964 - Arthur Ashe, Jr., becomes first African American on US Davis Cup
Team.
    1964 - The Beatles made their live US television debut on "The Ed Sullivan
Show." "I Want to Hold Your Hand" could barely be heard over the screams from
the audience, who were also treated to "All My Loving," "Till There Was You,"
"She Loves You" and "I Saw Her Standing There." There were 50,000 requests for
the 725 available seats. The Beatles appeared on the show again a week later.
Each program was watched by an estimated 70-million people, the highest rating
at the time.
    1968 - Top Hits
“Green Tambourine” - The Lemon Pipers
“Spooky” - Classics IV
“Love is Blue” - Paul Mauriat
“Skip a Rope” - Henson Cargill
    1969 - The Boeing 747 took its first flight, ushering flew in the age of the
jumbo jet. As manager of the Chamber of Commerce of San Bruno, “The Airport
City,” we issued gold, silver, and copper coins to celebrate the event. They are
considered collected items today.
    1969 - Roslyn Kind quietly made her television debut on "The Ed Sullivan
Show". Ed said she was "...America's teenager who wasn't protesting or playing a
guitar." Although she only appeared once, her sister appeared many times. Roslyn
Kind is Barbra Streisand's sister.
    1969 - *PROM, WILLIAM R., Medal of Honor
Rank and organization: Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, Company 1, 3d
Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division (Rein), FMF. Place and date: Near An
Hoa, Republic of Vietnam. 9 February 1969. Entered service at: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Born: 17 November 1948, Pittsburgh, Pa. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while
serving as a machinegun squad leader with Company 1, in action against the
enemy. While returning from a reconnaissance operation during Operation TAYLOR
COMMON, 2 platoons of Company 1 came under an intense automatic weapons fire and
grenade attack from a well concealed North Vietnamese Army force in fortified
positions. The leading. element of the platoon was isolated and several marines
were wounded. L/Cpl. Prom immediately assumed control of 1 of his machineguns
and began to deliver return fire. Disregarding his safety he advanced to a
position from which he could more effectively deliver covering fire while first
aid was administered to the wounded men. Realizing that the enemy would have to
be destroyed before the injured marines could be evacuated, L/Cpl. Prom again
moved forward and delivered a heavy volume of fire with such accuracy that he
was instrumental in routing the enemy, thus permitting his men to regroup and
resume their march. Shortly thereafter, the platoon again came under heavy fire
in which 1 man was critically wounded. Reacting instantly, L/Cpl. Prom moved
forward to protect his injured comrade. Unable to continue his fire because of
his severe wounds, he continued to advance to within a few yards to the enemy
positions. There, standing in full view of the enemy, he accurately directed the
fire of his support elements until he was mortally wounded. Inspired by his
heroic actions, the marines launched an assault that destroyed the enemy. L/Cpl.
Prom's indomitable courage, inspiring initiative and selfless devotion to duty
upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service. He
gallantly gave his life for his country.
    1970 - Sly and The Family Stone were awarded a gold record for the single,
"Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)." At the time, Sly (Sylvester) Stewart
was a disc jockey in Oakland, California.
    1971 - An earthquake measuring 6.6 struck the San Fernando Valley in
California, killing 58 people. Property damage reached $900 million.
    1971 - Satchel Paige becomes first Negro League player elected to the
National Baseball Hall of Fame.
“Sometimes I feel like I will never stop 
Just go forever 
Till one fine morning 
I'll reach up and grab me a handful of stars 
and swing out my long lean leg 
and whip three hot strikes burning down the heavens 
and look over at God and say 
How about that!” 
— Samuel Allen, "To Satch"
http://www.negroleaguebaseball.com/history101.html
1976 - Top Hits
“50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” - Paul Simon
“Love to Love You Baby” - Donna Summer
“You Sexy Thing” - Hot Chocolate
“Sometimes” - Bill Anderson & Mary Lou Turner
    1984 - Top Hits
“Karma Chameleon” - Culture Club
“Joanna” - Kool & The Gang
“Running with the Night” - Lionel Richie
“Show Her” - Ronnie Milsap
    1987 - Just twenty years after the first woman was admitted to the New York
Stock Exchange, the Exchange Luncheon Club decided to put in a women's rest
room. Prior to this gracious offer, the women had to walk down a flight of
stairs.
    1987 - A storm off the Atlantic coast produced high winds and heavy snow in
the northeastern U.S., with blizzard conditions in eastern Massachusetts. Wind
gusted to 80 mph and 23.4 inches of snow produced drifts eight feet high at Cape
Cod, MA. It was the worst blizzard in thirty years for the Cape Cod area. Winds
in some of the mountains and ridges of the Appalachian Region gusted to 100 mph
    1989 - A winter storm continued to bring rain and snow to southern
California. Snowfall totals ranged up to 18 inches at Olancha, with three inches
at Palmdale.
    1990 - Thunderstorms developing ahead of a cold front erupted over eastern
Texas late in the morning, and produced severe weather as they swept across the
southeastern states. Early evening thunderstorms spawned a tornado which injured
one person at Nat, TX, and produced tennis balls size hail which caused more
than half a million dollars damage around Shreveport, LA.
    1992 - Three months after announcing his retirement from the NBA because he
had been infected with HIV, Magic Johnson led the West to a 153-113 victory over
the East in the 42d NBA All-Star Game. Magic was named All-Star Game MVP for the
second time.
    1997 - "The Simpsons" became the longest-running prime-time animated series.
The record was previously held by "The Flintstones".
    2000 - The Reds sent four players to the Seattle Mariners and agree to a
contract extension to obtain Seattle's superstar Ken Griffey, Jr. Junior's
nine-year $116.5 million contract is the richest package in history, but in the
current market is considered quite a bargain.
    2001 - After 13 months of negotiations, Derek Jeter and the Yankees
finalized a $189 million, 10-year contract. The deal makes the All-Star
shortstop second only to Alex Rodriguez ($252 million/10 years) as highest-paid
player in the history of the sport.
    2009 – The Yankees’ Alex Rodriguez finally admitted that he took banned
substances.
    2010 - Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr became the 2,401st person to be
added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame during a ceremony that marked the 50th
anniversary of the attraction's groundbreaking. The Beatles as a group were
given a star in 1998.
    2012 – As a cost-saving measure during bankruptcy, Eastman Kodak Co.
reported that they will no longer make digital cameras, pocket video cameras, or
digital pictures.
2012 – Defense Department produced new guidelines that remove restrictions on
the use of women in combat.
2014 – Scientists from Australian National University observed the oldest star
in the universe for the first time.  The star, 6,000 light years from Earth,
served as a fingerprint of the first stars of the universe and is believed to be
13.7 billion years old.
2016 – In the US Presidential New Hampshire Primary:  Republican Donald Trump
wins with 35% to John Kasich (16%).  Democrat Bernie Sanders trounced Hillary
Clinton 60% to 38%.
2020 – The 92d Academy Awards:  “Parasite” became the first non-English film to
win Best Picture; Best Director went to Bong Joon-ho; Best Actor, Joaquin
Phoenix; Best Actress, Renee Zellweger.
2020 – The impeachment trial of President Trump began in the Senate.

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