On This Day - Sept. 6

1949 CE - Western Allied military authorities relinquish control of former Nazi assets back to the control of West Germany. 

Photo of the Day

 Blast furnaces of Třinec Iron and Steel Works, Czech Republic.

In the News

ISIS Guides Egyptian Militants, Expanding its Influence
US Says Forms 'Core Coalition' to Counter Iraq Militants
US Confirms Death of Al-Shabaab Leader Godane in Somalia Strike
Ukraine, Pro-Russia Rebels Reach Ceasefire Deal
House-Sized Asteroid to Buzz Earth on Sunday

Quote of the Day 

"Egoist: a person of low taste, more interested in himself than me". --Ambrose Bierce

Song of the Day 

Lady L

Artist - Shakti

Album - A Handful of Beauty

Film of the Day

Zoolander

Director - Ben Stiller

Starring - Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson

Wiki of the Day

The Sorraia is a rare breed of horse indigenous to the portion of the Iberian peninsula known today as Portugal. The Sorraia is known for its primitive features, including a convex profile and dun coloring with primitive markings. Concerning its origins, a theory has been advanced by some authors that the Sorraia is a descendant of primitive horses belonging to the naturally occurring wild fauna of Southern Iberia. Studies are currently ongoing to discover the relationship between the Sorraia and various wild horse types, as well as its relationship with other breeds from the Iberian Peninsula and Northern Africa.

Members of the breed are small, but hardy and well-adapted to harsh conditions. They were occasionally captured and used by native farmers for centuries, and a remnant population of these nearly extinct horses was discovered by a Portuguese zoologist in the early 20th century. Today, the Sorraia has become the focus of preservation efforts, with European scientists leading the way and enthusiasts from several countries forming projects and establishing herds to assist in the re-establishment of this breed from its current endangered status.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorraia