VIRGINIA FALLS ON THE ROAD

The Virginia Cavaliers blew a 10 point lead in the final 10 minutes of game falling to Florida State 69-67 in Tallahassee, Florida. Next up for the Cavaliers is home game against Georgia Tech at the JPJ Arena, I think I will start reporting on the VCU Rams on Mickey's Place and they now have become the official NCAA basketball team of Mickey's Place. Speaking of VCU they beat Hofstra last night 82-65 to improve to 14-4 on season and 7-1 in the CAA, the Rams next game is at home against the Drexel Dragons on Saturday. It was a pretty mild day here in Colonial Heights yesterday with high of 51 however a cold front came threw last night and today it is suppose to be around 45. My AIP is about the same this morning, my foot is still feeling pretty good but my right ear seems to be a bit clogged up. MICKEY

Influence is like a savings account. The less you use it, the more you've got.
Andrew Young

HEALTH TIP
Combining strawberries with cereal will increase the rate of your iron absorption.

Events
January 24
1899 - Humphrey O’Sullivan, a nice Irish gent, patented the rubber heel on this day and, of course, nothing has ever been quite the same since. Please don’t leave black heel marks on the floor today!
1922 - Christian K. Nelson of Onawa, IA patented something quite sweet: It was an ice cream confection that we commonly know as an Eskimo Pie.
1935 - Krueger Brewing Company placed the first canned beer on sale -- in Richmond, VA. I’ll have a cold Krueger Light, please.
1955 - The rules committee of major-league baseball announced a plan to strictly enforce the rule that required a pitcher to release the ball within 20 seconds after taking his position on the mound.
1985 - Penny Harrington became the first woman police chief of a major city. She assumed the duties as head of the Portland, Oregon force of 940 officers and staff.

Yours to fulfill
Right now, there is something you can do to make a positive difference in your world. Instead of just speculating about it or wishing for it, go ahead and do it.

Positive, effective action is what changes things. And you're fully capable of taking those actions that will bring your highest visions to life.

Avoiding, delaying and making excuses will just waste time and produce regrets. The time has come to take action.

Until you take decisive, committed action, your problems will continue to hound you and your dreams will continue to elude you. Get moving now, and your actions will surely begin to bring those dreams to life.

You are designed from the inside out for meaningful achievement. Go ahead and feel the delightful satisfaction of doing what you are meant to do.

Get busy, take action, and make it happen. Life's best possibilities are yours to fulfill.
-- Ralph Marston

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Neil Diamond Singer, songwriter 67
Aaron Neville Singer 67
Michael Ontkean Actor 62
Daniel Auteuil Actor 58
Becky Hobbs Country singer, songwriter 58
Yakov Smirnoff Comedian 57
Jools Holland Rock musician (Squeeze) 50
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Phil LaMarr Comedian 41
Mary Lou Retton Olympic gold-medal gymnast 40
Sleepy Brown R&B singer (Society of Soul) 38
Matthew Lillard Actor 38
Merrilee McCommas Actress 37
Ed Helms Actor ("The Office," "The Daily Show") 34
Tatyana Ali Actress, singer 29
Mischa Barton Actress ("The O.C.") 22