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The world's largest and highest-energy particle accelerator turns the energetic age of 4 today. The goal of the collider is to test theories of particle physics and the Higgs Boson particle, which may have been found last July. It will soon upgrade to the Super Large Hadron Collider, similar to Super Shredder from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

It’s Monday, September 10

Murray State University offers “Conversation and Dessert” with Gautam Raghaven tonight at 7:30 in the Curris Center Ballroom.  Raghavan is the associate director of public engagement and LGBT liaison at The White House.  The event is free and open to the public.

On this day in 1927, Philo Farnsworth transmitted a simple straight line in his San Francisco laboratory. The next image, shown to backers, was a dollar sign. This is because he had achieved the first fully electronic television system. The third image shown was an episode of Jersey Shore.

It’s Friday, September 7

Dr. Arthur Allen performs free oral cancer screenings tomorrow morning at Murray-Calloway County Hospital.  Risk for oral cancer increases with tobacco use, excessive alcohol consumption, overexposure to the sun, or a family history of cancer.  The screening helps catch cancer in its early stages.  Pre-registration is required by calling (270) 762-1832.

The public funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales took place on this day in 1997. Bells rang from Kensington Palace, Union Flags were lowered to half mast. The ceremony was held at Westminster Abbey and finished at her resting place in Althorp. Two billion people watched worldwide, making it one of the most watched events in history.

It’s Thursday, September 6

The 25th annual Trail of Tears Pow-Wow opens tomorrow night at 6 with a free outdoor concert at the Trail of Tears Park in Hopkinsville.  Hear music from Hopkinsville’s own Southern Dirt Band, followed by the nationally-known Native American group Indigenous.  Events continue on Saturday and Sunday, beginning at 10 both mornings.

Pinocchio singing, Bambi and Thumper on ice, Lady and the Tramp eating spaghetti, "I Wanna Be Like You" from The Jungle Book, the dwarfs surrounding "dead" Snow White, penguins dancing with Mary Poppins and so, so many more memorable moments in Disney classics... animated by Frank Thomas (1912-2004) who turns 100 today.

It’s Wednesday, September 5

Murray Family Church hosts a “Refuse to Be a Victim” crime prevention seminar tomorrow evening at 6.  The three to four hour seminar promotes awareness and prevention of criminal confrontations, including tips on home, automobile, phone, technology, and travel safety.  The cost is $25 per person; pre-register by calling (270) 293-1223.