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So get going - find out today’s Answer of the Day, and what it has to do with… Patrick Dempsey!?
So the President of the United States is a Leo, eh?
President Barack Obama turns 48 today. He was born on August 4, 1961, making Leo his astrological sign.
So what is his horoscope today? According to horoscope.com:
“Birthdays may only come once a year, but this year, every day may feel like your birthday as you are in a cycle of renewal and possibility. Doors may be opening for you now that have been closed for a long time. Your only job is to stay open and notice the opportunities that are available to you…”
I wonder if the President believes in the Zodiac…
In any case, wishing President Obama a very happy birthday - and for the sake of all of us - a successful 49th year!
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You could also take the trivia you learn and finally have something to contribute to the water cooler conversations going on right outside your cubicle. Don’t be shy; just lean over there and sing ‘happy birthday’ to Elton John, Sarah Jessica Parker and Aretha Franklin or mention that today, in 1328, Robert the Bruce became king of the not-yet-independent Scotland.
Now let’s talk specifically about today’s highlight.
First of all, I wrote the Spotlight, so I can’t see a reason why you wouldn’t fall madly in love with it right when you start reading.
Secondly, it covers the topic of wikis, which we discuss here a lot (being WikiAnswers gurus and all). I’ll be honest, when I first toyed around with the whole wiki thing, I was confused and a little skeptical; after all, why should I write something if it can be edited by anyone later on?
But once I got into it, it made a lot of sense. I know a little bit about a topic, Timmy knows a little something more, Samantha adds some personal experience… Collaboration is for the greater good, and like the Spider-man movies have taught me, the greater good is worth fighting for.
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