Humanitarian Day is dedicated to raising public awareness of the work undertaken by humanitarian organisations, and the huge challenge they face; we well as honoring the lives and dedication of those who’ve lost their lives in humanitarian causes. Consider using this day to offer your support to humanitarian workers, who strive to stop human suffering wherever it is found, by donating to, joining or supporting a local or global humanitarian organisation.
Word of the Day
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Definition: | (noun) A buffet, sideboard, or bookcase, especially one without legs. | ||
Synonyms: | credence | ||
Usage: | There was no room on the dining table, so they placed the desserts on the nearby credenza and encouraged their guests to help themselves to cake. |
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Idiom of the Day
grasp in the dark— To seek out a solution, meaning, or sense of purpose in a blind, aimless, or uncertain manner. Often used in the progressive tense. |
History
Madame du Barry (1743)
Madame du Barry was the mistress of Louis XV. She was first the mistress of Jean du Barry, who introduced her into Parisian high society. Admired for her beauty, she joined Louis XV's court in 1769 after a nominal marriage to Jean's brother, a nobleman, qualified her to be Louis's official royal mistress. Though she exercised little political influence, her unpopularity contributed to the decline of the prestige of the crown in the early 1770s.
The Fifteenth of Av
During the time of the Second Temple in Jerusalem (dedicated between 521 and 517 BCE), this was a Jewish folk festival in which young women would dress in white and dance in the vineyards, where young bachelors would come to choose their brides. According to the Talmud, the 15th day of Av was the day when members of different tribes were allowed to intermarry. Although in modern times there have been attempts by new settlements in Israel to turn this day into one of music and dancing, the idea doesn't seem to have caught on. The Fifteenth of Av is marked only by a ban on eulogies or fasting.
This Impossibly Cute Sea Creature Looks like a Googly-Eyed Cartoon Octopus
Scientists manning the exploration vessel Nautilus and its remotely operated vehicles spotted something truly adorable recently:READ MORE:
1856 - Gail Borden received a patent for his process of condensing milk by vacuum.
1940 - The new Civil Aeronautics Administration awarded honorary license #1 to Orville Wright.
1960 - Two dogs were launched in a satellite into Earth's orbit by the Soviet Union.
1964 - The first American tour by the Beatles began in San Francisco, CA. The tour would cover 26 cities.
1998 - The first piece of the 351 foot bronze statue of Christopher Columbus arrived in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
1999 - Lorne Michaels received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
DAILY SQU-EEK
Pictures of the day
Manuel L. Quezon (1878–1944) was a Filipino statesman, soldier, and politician who served as president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944. He is considered to have been the second president of the Philippines, after Emilio Aguinaldo (1897–1901). During his presidency, Quezon tackled the problem of landless peasants in the countryside, reorganized the islands' military defense, promoted settlement and development in Mindanao, and opposed graft and corruption within the government. He established an exiled government in the U.S. with the outbreak of the war and the threat of Japanese invasion.
1,785 Bowling Ball Pyramid ... Because he had the balls to do it!
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Butterfly Baby Mobile
RECIPE
CROCKPOT RECIPE
SWEETS
ADULT COLORING
a beautiful peacock
CRAFT
CHILDREN'S CORNER ...
{Cigarettes. Cigarettes.}
...but I do not smoke.
Ever since I saw a photo of a painted cigarette eons ago I have this weird fascination with them as a painting/drawing media. The only problem being: I do not smoke therefor I couldn't get my hands on a package up until yesterday.I got them for free which is a plus since I was not going to buy a package just to paint on them and then just find somebody who will want them. I got a small package and started doodling in them.
Ever since I saw a photo of a painted cigarette eons ago I have this weird fascination with them as a painting/drawing media. The only problem being: I do not smoke therefor I couldn't get my hands on a package up until yesterday.
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lyn has seen a monarch recently, right outside her front door. plus she sends us this:
EYE OPENER
Probably the 25 Coolest Cereal Box Designs
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We have selected what we think are probably the 25 Coolest Cereal Box Designs that where ever created. First of all, cereal boxes are probably for most of you a great childhood memory. For instance, whenever I saw a Kellogg’s Frosties box (the one with the tiger) I used to get extremely excited! Furthermore, as the years went by, I gathered a huge collection of crappy cereal toys, that I still hold somewhere in my garage.
Now, in this article you’ll be seeing famous companies such as Kellogg’s and General Mills as well as well-known brands such as Kellogg’s Frosties, Honeycomb Puffs and Cap’n Crunch. In addition, there are some awesome and unique Star Wars cereal boxes. Also, whenever possible, we’ve put the vintage box (Frosties, Cap’n Crunch etc.).
Honeycomb Puffs
Cap’n Crunch
Cap’n Crunch -the 1980s
General Mill’s Retro Themed Package – 1980s style
Kellogg”s Frosties 1960s vs the 2000s
Star Wars themed cereal boxes
There is a collection of 16 themed Star Wars cereal boxes. These were given to some lucky folks in 2010.
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