Towering, majestic, and beautiful. Mountains are some of the most beautiful of nature’s structures, stolid and regal they stand against the sky, of such a size that they can catch entire countryside’s in their shadow, and turn back the ravages of storms against their unflinching sides. They are the source of recreation and resource, with snow covered sides providing ski slopes to enthusiasts, and minerals in abundance to those brave enough to delve into their stony sides.
In certain areas of the world they are also a source of unique agriculture, providing ample space for the production of those products that grow best on their slopes. Coffee, Cocoa, Herbs, Spices, and the form of handicrafts that spring from the minds of those who live in the unchanging protection of these towering edifices to geology. International Mountain Day is your opportunity to head out and appreciate these unique land forms, and all they have to offer.
Established in December of 2003, the United Nations General Assembly created this day to help bring awareness to all of the things we rely on mountains for. Whether it’s all of the glories mentioned above, or how necessary they are for the health and well-being of the flora and fauna that call them their home, International Mountain Day promotes them all.
International Mountain Day is a call to get out into the wild and see what it has to offer!
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (adjective) Of or relating to a drug or other agent that has a tranquilizing effect. | ||
| Synonyms: | sedative, tranquilizing | ||
| Usage: | Valium has an ataractic effect that is useful in treating tension and anxiety. | ||
Idiom of the Day
the L-bomb— An expression of romantic love for another, especially when said unexpectedly and/or for the first time. Usually used in the phrase "drop the L-bomb." |
History
Last Manned Lunar Landing (1972)
With the Apollo program drawing to a close, the astronauts of Apollo 17 knew that it would be some time before anyone returned to the Moon. Hours after the mission's launch, the astronauts snapped the famous "Blue Marble" photograph of a fully illuminated Earth. Days later, they landed on the Moon. On their three moonwalks, they explored miles of the Taurus-Littrow region, collected rock samples, and set up equipment for remote data collection.
Kamehameha V (1830)
After Kamehameha V succeeded his brother as king of Hawaii in 1863, he tried to restore the old tribal ways. He proclaimed a new constitution that restored power to the monarch, weakened the legislature, and restricted suffrage. He even refused to allow the sale of alcohol. Under his reign, the influence of American missionaries waned rapidly. On his 42nd birthday, he died without an heir, bringing the Kamehameha dynasty to an end.
This Dinosaur Fossil Was So Bizarre, Scientists Thought It Was Fake
A reconstruction of Halszkaraptor escuilliei reveals the oddball sported a swan-like neck and flippers.READ MORE:
This Dinosaur Fossil Was So Bizarre, Scientists Thought It Was Fake
1769 - Edward Beran of London patented venetian blinds.
1803 - Composer Louis-Hector Berlioz was born.
1816 - Indiana was admitted to the Union as the 19th American state.
1844 - Dr. Horace Wells became the first person to have a tooth extracted after receiving an anesthetic for the dental procedure. Nitrous Oxide, or laughing gas, was the anesthetic.
1872 - Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback became America's first black governor when he took office as acting governor of Louisiana.
1882 - Boston's Bijou Theater had its first performance. It was the first American playhouse lit exclusively by electricity.
1936 - Britain's King Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry American Wallis Warfield Simpson. He became the Duke of Windsor.
1943 - The City Center of Music and Drama was dedicated in New York by Mayor Fiorello La Guardia. Saw Kodo, a Japanese drumming troupe, there some years ago. Stirring performance!
1946 - The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) was established by the U.N. General Assembly. The fund provides relief to children in countries devastated by war.
1951 - Joe DiMaggio (New York Yankees) announced his retirement from major league baseball. DiMaggio only played for the Yankees during his 13-year career.
1981 - Muhammad Ali fought his last fight. He lost his 61st fight to Trevor Berbick.
1987 - Charlie Chaplin's trademark cane and bowler hat were sold at Christie's for £82,500.
2001 - Ted Turner purchased 12,000 acres in Nebraska for Bison ranches.
DAILY SQU-EEZ
If You Were Born Today, December 11
You are an ardent and determined person, yet sensitive and even nervous at times. While you may appear confident, you are more of an introspective and sometimes even cynical character. Both freedom and security are equally important to you, which is often a conflict in your life and can lead to some indecisiveness. Always searching for truths, and instinctively knowing that there is not only one, you possess considerable strength of character once you grow out of your youthful uncertainty. Famous people born today: Brenda Lee, Teri Garr, Tom Hayden, Jermaine Jackson, Nikki Sixx, Christina Onassis, Rita Moreno.
READERS INFO
1.
Peoples Gas Holiday Market 2017
Nov 17 - Dec 23, 2017 | Pittsburgh, PA
Market Square|23 Market Square
Come winter, the Market Square is transformed into a charming European-inspired holiday market complete with festive lights and wooden chalets! Guests can shop for themselves or for their loved ones, all while enjoying live performances and light shows! There's a lot of fun to be had at the Peoples Gas Holiday Market, so much so that even Santa himself makes an appearance!
further information: Peoples Gas Holiday Market | Peoples Natural Gas
2.
Toronto Christmas Market 2017
Nov 16 - Dec 23, 2017 | Toronto, ON
Distillery Historic District
further information: Toronto Christmas Market | Rediscover the Magic & Romance of Christmas
3.
PRIZM 2017
Dec 5-17, 2017 | Miami, FL
Mana Downtown|145 E Flanger St
PRIZM is the producer of a cutting-edge cultural platform that is multidisciplinary in scope. Our goal is to expand the spectrum of exhibiting international artists from the African Diaspora and emerging markets. Our mission is to promote the work of artists from Africa and global African Diaspora, who reflect global trends in contemporary art. Workshops and special events are organized throughout the year to advance critical dialogue and sharpen the lens through which we view and understand contemporary art.
further information: PRIZM Art Fair
Meripilus giganteus is a polypore fungus in the family Meripilaceae. It causes a white rot in various types of broadleaved trees, particularly beech. This bracket fungus is often found in large clumps at the base of trees, although fruiting bodies are sometimes found some distance from the trunk, parasitizing the roots. M. giganteus has a circumboreal distribution in the Northern Hemisphere, and is widely distributed in Europe. In the field, it is recognizable by the large, multi-capped fruiting body, as well as its pore surface that quickly darkens black when bruised or injured.
The award winning 'Ribbon' wedding chapel in Japan is Breathtaking
Designed by Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP Architects, the chapel sits on a hill overlooking the Seto Inland Sea
knit, Chanukah
thanks, Nicky
knit
thanks, Rae
knit
knit, Christmas ornament
crochet
thanks, June
DOOR KNOB
crochet
thanks, Rosa
crochet
thanks, Ida
thanks, Helen
thanks, Zoey
This DIY decorative candle tutorial will have your home smelling like the holidays
thanks, Jackie
Ornate Door Iron Jigsaw Puzzle
WORD SEARCH
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solution:
Use string art to draw a tree.
All you need is some string and a few nails to make a lovely minimalist tree decoration.
thanks, Shelley
thanks, Anna
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