You’ve heard so many people say it: children are the future. And whether you yourself have children or not, that still rings true. Today’s children are tomorrow’s scientists, politicians, doctors and teachers. Today’s children will inherit all of what humanity has managed to accomplish since the beginning of its existence, both the good and honorable deeds and the cruel wars and terrible failures. It is the children of today that will be charged with protecting the weak and vulnerable of this world, and making even the hardest of decisions in order to do so. Who then, if not our children, deserves a holiday? This special day is dedicated to all of the children, so that they may enjoy these carefree years while they last and be ready for the responsibilities that await them. So let’s live it up, kids!
Universal Children’s Day was first announced by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1954. Originally, there were 2 goals this day was to help achieve: to encourage children of all races, creeds and religions to spend time together, getting to know each other and appreciating each other’s differences, and to prompt governments worldwide to pay more attention to the welfare of their youngest citizens. Although Universal Children’s Day takes place on November 20th, each country that participates in the festivities has its own date set aside for this purpose—in South Sudan, for example, Children’s Day is celebrated on December 23rd, in Cuba on the third Sunday of July, and in Poland on June 1st. Since its establishment as a holiday, Universal Children’s Day has been tied to many different, honorable causes, such as the commitment to stopping HIV/AIDS by 2015. Another one of the goals Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon of the United Nations aspires to reach is for every child to have access to an education and be able to attend school. Promoting peace, respect and concern for the environment among the world’s children are also considered to be of utmost importance.
The first thing you’ll have to ask yourself when celebrating Children’s Day is when you want to celebrate it. As mentioned before, nearly every country celebrates this day on a different date, so depending on where you are in the world, the ways you can do it vary. If you have children, this day would be a great day to spend with them, doing something both fun and educational that the whole family can enjoy. How about a trip to the zoo? Nothing is quite as fascinating to children as wild animals are, and watching them live and function will give you lots of opportunities to talk about different parts of the world and the environment with yours. You could also take them to see a good children’s movie, so you can first watch it and then discuss the story afterwards. Why did the hero/heroin behave the way he or she did? Why was the villain’s behavior wrong? What would your child do if he or she was in a similar situation? Though many people do not seem to notice, all of the better animated movies are not just about colorful animation and lively songs—they teach important life lessons to children as well, about friendship, loyalty, compassion, common sense and love, making them excellent topics for a conversation with your son or daughter over an ice cream sundae after the movie.
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (adjective) Arousing fear or awe. | ||
| Synonyms: | formidable, unnerving | ||
| Usage: | On his comely head he set his helmet, well-wrought, with a crest of horse-hair that nodded menacingly above it, and he grasped a redoubtable spear that suited his hands. | ||
Idiom of the Day
a stab in the back— A betrayal; an act of treachery. |
History
Microsoft Windows 1.0 Is Released (1985)
Though Microsoft announced its new operating system in the fall of 1983, it was not ready for release until two years later, and the long delay led critics to label the product "vaporware." Even after Windows 1.0 finally hit the market, it was not particularly popular. Still, Windows was more user-friendly than the spare MS-DOS upon which it was built, and it allowed users to multitask. Two years later, it was superseded by Windows 2.0.
Alistair Cooke (1908)
Cooke was a British-American journalist and broadcaster. To British audiences, he was famous for his lively and insightful interpretations of American life and culture. His weekly Letter from America, which aired for 58 years, was one of the longest-running programs in radio. To American television audiences, he was the epitome of the elegant English gentleman, hosting public television's Masterpiece Theater for 20 years.
Opening of the Underground Caves Day
The end of World War II is marked annually by the people of Butaritari Island (northern islands of the independent republic of Kiribati). Each year, they open the caves that were built to shelter them during WWII. Accompanied by a celebration, the event takes place on the anniversary of the day the caves initially were opened after the war ended in 1945. The event's main activities take place in Ukiangang village on Butaritari Island, featuring singing, dancing, feasting, and indoor and outdoor games.
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1947 - Britain's Princess Elizabeth married Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh in Westminster Abbey.
1962 - Mickey Mantle was named the American League Most Valuable Player for the third time.
1977 - Egyptian President Anwar Sadat became the first Arab leader to address Israel's parliament.
1980 - On Jefferson Island, Louisiana, an oil rig in Lake Pigneur pierced the top of the salt dome beneath the island. The freshwater lake completely drained within a few hours. The Delcambre Canal reversed flow and two days later the previous freshwater lake was a 1,300-foot-deep saltwater lake.
1986 - Dr. Halfdan Maher, the director of the World Health Organization, announced the first coordinated global effort to fight the disease AIDS.
1986 - The one billionth Little Golden Book was printed. The title was The Poky Little Puppy.
1992 - A fire seriously damaged the northwest side of Windsor Castle in England.
1997 - Kenny G. received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1998 - Forty-six states agreed to a $206 billion settlement of health claims against the tobacco industry. The industry also agreed to give up billboard advertising of cigarettes.
2001 - The U.S. Justice Department headquarters building was renamed the Robert F. Kennedy building by President George W. Bush. The event was held on what would have been Kennedy's 76th birthday.
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, November 20
You are a dedicated, family-loving person who is loyal to loved ones. Your personality is highly intuitive and receptive, and the quiet strength that sits just under the surface forms some of your considerable charm. Desirous and passionate, you sometimes over-indulge in the pleasures of life. Because you value partnership so strongly, you must guard against smothering your loved ones. There is a fine line for you between caring and possessiveness. Your strong character is apt to propel you into a leadership position in your career. If so, you are what might be considered a benevolent leader, as you are very big-hearted. Famous people born today: Bo Derek, Richard Dawson, Gene Tierney, Robert F. Kennedy, Joe Walsh, Edwin Hubble.
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1962:
CRISIS ENDED
The Cuban Missile Crisis, also known as the October Crisis formally ended
when the Soviet Union removed its missiles and bombers from Cuba and
the U.S.ended its blockade of the island. A series of agreements sharply
reduced U.S.–Soviet tensions during the following years.
when the Soviet Union removed its missiles and bombers from Cuba and
the U.S.ended its blockade of the island. A series of agreements sharply
reduced U.S.–Soviet tensions during the following years.
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Catawba Indian Nation Fall Craft Fair 2017
Nov 23, 2017 | Rock Hill, SC
Catawba Indian Nation Longhouse|996 Avenue of the Nations
Experience the unique creativity of the Catawba Indian Nation at the Fall Craft Fair! Enjoy traditional tribal dances and drumming all while browsing and buying tons of handmade Native American inspired crafts, like baskets and pottery. Presentations of local collections of Native American artifacts will also be on display!
further information: Fall Craft Fair | Catawba Indian Nation
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Old Town Spring Home for the Holidays 2017
Nov 11 - Dec 23, 2017 | Spring, TX
Old Town Spring|Keith St & Main St
The annual Home For the Holidays festival in Spring, Texas, celebrates the Christmas spirit of historic Old Town Spring every weekend during the holiday season. Live entertainment including your favorite school and church choirs, cloggers and carolers perform as guests are invited to ride the 40 foot Be-An-Angel Train through town or visit Santa’s Workshop for a picture and a mug of hot chocolate.
further information: Home for the Holidays
Luncheon of the Boating Party is a painting completed by the French impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir between 1880 and 1881. It depicts a group of his friends relaxing on a balcony at the Maison Fournaise restaurant beside the Seine River in Chatou, France. Included in the Seventh Impressionist Exhibition in 1882, it was purchased from the artist by Paul Durand-Ruel before being bought after a decade-long pursuit in 1923 by industrialist Duncan Phillips. The painting, now in The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C., has a richness of form, a fluidity of brush stroke, and a flickering light.
SEA AND SALT
Spain has many impressive landscapes and fascinating destinations, but one of the most amazing natural resorts are the salty pink lakes in Torrevieja. In this beautiful coastal resort you can find two beautiful salt lakes: a blue-green one called La Mata lagoon and the other, of an impressive pink color, known as Torrevieja lagoon; both connected to the sea by canals.
knit
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knit
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knit
knit, 2 - 12 years
knit, Christmas ornament
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crochet
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crochet
female nurse
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Baby Boat Booties
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RECIPE
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SOUR CREAM APPLE COFFEE CAKE
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Moist and tender, not overly sweet, and laced with a heavenly streusel topping and filling, this coffee cake has got it all. And it’s super easy too.
You will need a 9 inch springform pan to make it.
Ingredients
For the topping/filling:
1/3 c. packed light brown sugar
2 Tbsp sugar
1 cup walnuts or pecans
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
½ cups cake flour
4 Tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
½ tsp vanilla
1/3 c. packed light brown sugar
2 Tbsp sugar
1 cup walnuts or pecans
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
½ cups cake flour
4 Tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
½ tsp vanilla
For the cake:
4 large egg yolks
1 cup sour cream
1 ½ tsp vanilla
2 cups cake flour
1 cup sugar
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
12 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
1 apple, peeled, cored and sliced into ¼” thick wedges and tossed with 2 tsp lemon juice
4 large egg yolks
1 cup sour cream
1 ½ tsp vanilla
2 cups cake flour
1 cup sugar
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
12 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
1 apple, peeled, cored and sliced into ¼” thick wedges and tossed with 2 tsp lemon juice
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 350. Line the bottom of a 9” springform pan with parchment paper – grease and flour the sides and bottom.
Make the topping/filling: In a food processor combine both sugars, walnuts and cinnamon. Pulse till nuts are coarsely chopped. Remove ¼ cup and put aside (for the filling). Add the flour, butter and vanilla and pulse briefly till mixture is crumbly. Set aside (this will be the topping).
Make the cake: In a medium bowl lightly whisk the yolks, ¼ c. of the sour cream and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients in a mixer bowl and beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Add the butter and remaining ¾ c. of sour cream. Mix on low speed till dry ingredients are moistened, and increase speed to medium – beat for 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides. Add the egg mixture in 3 batches, beating for 20 seconds after each addition. Scrape down the sides.
Pour 2/3 of the batter into your prepared pan, using a small angled spatula to smooth the surface. Sprinkle with the reserved filling and top with the sliced apples. Use a spoon to dollop the remaining batter over the top and gently smooth. Sprinkle with the reserved topping.
Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or till a cake tester comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on a rack for 10 minutes. Loosen the sides of the pan with your small metal spatula and remove. Cool completely before wrapping.
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Butterfly WN Jigsaw Puzzle
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Cutting Onion … Minus The Tears
Onions add flavor and great texture to many meals, but cutting them is an absolute drag. If you trim the ends of an onion and heat it on full power for 30 seconds, you’ve got yourself a tear-free onion cutting experience.
Reddy Brass Fire Extinguisher
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Question: Patented in 1925, this Reddy brass fire extinguisher appears to have never been used. There are a few different companies listed on the canister, including W.D. Allen Mfg. Co. and Underwriters Laboratories. What did each company contribute to the making of this safety device? Would a fire extinguisher like this have been in a private home or a business, such as a restaurant? What do you estimate to be its value?
Answer: The Pyrene Manufacturing Co. of Newark, N.J., applied for a patent for a fire extinguisher containing carbon tetrachloride in 1910. Because the liquid chemical was effective against liquid and electrical fires, motorists often carried these compact pump-type extinguishers in their vehicles. W.D. Allen Manufacturing Co. of Chicago, a major producer of larger soda-acid fire extinguishers, also made 1-quart carbon tetrachloride extinguishers during the first half of the 20th century. Environmental concerns over the chemical prompted the withdrawal of these extinguishers in the 1950s. Underwriters Laboratories was an independent product-safety organization that certified the fire extinguisher. The company is known today as UL. These small extinguishers usually sell for $20 to $25 apiece at auctions.
Lantern Lore
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Question: Although this Handlan #57 lantern is missing the cap for the fuel reservoir, it still makes an interesting addition to my home. Made of red glass and yellow metal, it measures about 8 inches high. How old do you believe it is, and how much would it be worth if the cap were still intact?
Answer: Handlan Inc., founded in 1856 in St. Louis, Mo., produced railroad signals and lanterns, marine and river lamps, and signals for the road-construction industry. This type of signal lamp, called a traffic guard, alerted motorists to construction sites and road hazards. Handlan introduced the #57 in the late 1940s, but the seam around the bottom developed leaks. This second-generation Handlan #57, which eliminated the bottom seam, went into production in 1957. I haven't determined when production ceased, but Handlan closed its St. Louis factory in 1964. Your traffic guard lamp is also missing its bail, from which the lantern was hung on a barricade. You might be able to replace the cap at a lamp-supply company. Handlan #57 lamps in good condition are found on internet sites priced from $40 to $70.
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