If you’re like most people, you’re utterly sick of the complete lack of honesty that exists in the world today. Whether it’s companies using misleading language on their products (Blueberry Muffins, contain no blueberries) or politicians being incapable of telling the whole truth of a situation, our lives are utterly inundated with a world of people and companies trying to sell us a line. Honesty Day exists to encourage people from every walk of life, and especially those in charge, to try being honest with their constituents and customers.
History of Honesty Day
Former press secretary M. Hirsh Goldberg of Maryland brought this holiday into existence back in the 1990’s as part of the process of writing his book The Book of Lies: Fibs, Tales, Schemes, Scams, Fakes, and Frauds That Have Changed the Course of History and Affect Our Daily Lives. The concept for the day was simple, ask direct questions without ulterior motives, and expect answers of occasionally brutal honesty. While these situations create difficult relations between people sometimes, it’s the first step on the road to utterly healing wounds and creating clear communication that allows proper understanding.
Former press secretary M. Hirsh Goldberg of Maryland brought this holiday into existence back in the 1990’s as part of the process of writing his book The Book of Lies: Fibs, Tales, Schemes, Scams, Fakes, and Frauds That Have Changed the Course of History and Affect Our Daily Lives. The concept for the day was simple, ask direct questions without ulterior motives, and expect answers of occasionally brutal honesty. While these situations create difficult relations between people sometimes, it’s the first step on the road to utterly healing wounds and creating clear communication that allows proper understanding.
Failing to be honest in relationships, in politics, and even in historical education has led to so many misunderstandings that we are all affected by them. When we speak with our friends and partners, we often choose to withhold certain words, not because they aren’t true, but because we can’t see past the hurt they’ll cause to the boils their lance by no longer being held within. While being honest on Honesty Day, you have to remember that being honesty requires honesty with yourself first. Once you accept your true feelings and motivations, you can clearly speak with others, and do so with complete forthrightness.
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (verb) To link together or join (one) with another. | ||
| Synonyms: | complect, interconnect | ||
| Usage: | The policies, though distinct, are interlinked. | ||
Idiom of the Day
a game of musical chairs— A situation in which people or things are moved, shuffled, or rearranged from one position to another. |
History
Brightest Supernova in Recorded History Appears in Night Sky (1006)
| One thousand seven years ago, observers in China, Egypt, Iraq, Japan, and Switzerland recorded a new object in the sky. It was hard to miss. Scientists now believe SN 1006 was the brightest supernova in recorded human history. It was described by ancient astronomers as being low on the horizon but shining about half or a quarter as bright as the Moon. It could sometimes be seen during daylight hours and may have been bright enough to read by at night. |
Mary II of England (1662)
Despite the conversion of her father, King James II, to Roman Catholicism, Mary was raised Protestant, a fact that would become important in her later life. In 1688, English nobles opposed to James's pro-Catholic policies overthrew him and selected Mary and her husband, William of Orange, to rule in his place. Mary enjoyed great popularity as co-ruler of England, but her personal life was full of hardship.
Minehead Hobby Horse Parade
In England and Wales, hobby horses have been a part of celebrations welcoming spring as far back as anyone can remember. In the waterfront town of Minehead, Somerset, the "sailors' horse" has a boat-shaped frame 7-10 feet long, which is carried on the shoulders of a man whose body is concealed by a canvas curtain that hangs to the ground. His head is covered by a painted tin mask and a tall dunce cap, and hundreds of rainbow-colored ribbons stream from the top of the horse. The horse sets out on May Day Eve, ending up at Whitecross (a crossroads to the west of town) on May Day morning.
These mysterious Arctic ice holes have NASA scientists puzzled
| It's never super comforting when you hear some of the world's top scientists say things like, "I have never seen anything like that before." But luckily, this puzzling picture of holes in a sheet of Arctic ice appears to be more of an interesting ... |
These mysterious Arctic ice holes have NASA scientists puzzled
1789 - George Washington took office as first elected U.S. president.
1803 - The U.S. purchased the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million.
1812 - Louisiana admitted as the 18th U.S. state.
1889 - George Washington's inauguration became the first U.S. national holiday.
1900 - Casey Jones was killed while trying to save the runaway train "Cannonball Express."
1938 - Happy Rabbit appeared in the cartoon "Porky's Hare Hunt." This rabbit would later evolve into Bugs Bunny.
1939 - Lou Gehrig played his last game with the New York Yankees.
1940 - Belle Martell was licensed in California by state boxing officials. She was the first American woman, prizefight referee.
1947 - The name of Boulder Dam, in Nevada, was changed back to Hoover Dam.
1952 - Mr. Potato Head became the first toy to be advertised on network television.
1957 - Elvis recorded "Jailhouse Rock."
1993 - Monica Seles was stabbed in the back during a tennis match in Hamburg, Germany. The man called himself a fan of second- ranked Steffi Graf. He was convicted of causing grievous bodily harm and received a suspended sentence.
2015 - NASA's Messenger spacecraft crashed into the surface of Mercury. The space probe sent back more than 270,000 pictures to earth.
If You Were Born Today, April 30
You possess much in the way of common sense as well as a very practical nature. You have a straightforward manner, but you are also capable of great imagination. You can be quite determined, independent, and some might call you stubborn. Thoughtful and considerate, you enjoy making others happy in small but important ways. Famous people born today:
1777 Carl Friedrich Gauss, German mathematician considered one of the greatest of all time (Gaussian distribution, fundamental theorem of algebra), born in Brunswick, Germany (d. 1855)
1959 Paul Gross, Canadian actor (Constable Benton Fraser - Due South), director, and writer (Passchendaele), born in Calgary, Alberta
1961 Isiah Thomas, NBA forward (Detroit Piston; 1990 NBA playoff MVP), born in Chicago, Illinois
1982 Kirsten Dunst, American actress (Interview with the Vampire, Spider-Man), born in Point Pleasant, New Jersey
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Jersey City Artist & Maker Market 2018
May 2, 2018 | Jersey City, NJ
Grove Street PATH Plaza|135 Newark Ave
Shop directly from emerging artisans, vintage vendors, indie makers and established artists at Jersey City Artist & Maker Market. Find one-of-a-kind items and mix and mingle with the talented creators as you listen to live tunes and enjoy exquisite food and drinks.
further information: Artist Maker Market - Downtown Jersey City, NJ
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Fridge Art Fair 2018
May 2-6, 2018 | Brooklyn, NY
NU Hotel|85 Smith St
Fridge Art Fair is a critically acclaimed contemporary and modern art show. This art fair features popular galleries and artists at the height of their careers. Founded as a small project in 2013 by a young Miami artist, the fair has grown to attract attention in the art world while maintaining a very personal and fun atmosphere.
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North Charleston Arts Festival 2018
May 2-6, 2018 | North Charleston, SC
Charleston Area Convention Center & Other Venues in North Charleston|5001 Coliseum Dr North
As the most comprehensive arts festival in South Carolina, the North Charleston Arts Festival showcases and celebrates art in all its forms—from dance, music and theatre to visual arts, media arts and literature. With over 40 performances on 4 different themed stages, kid’s programs, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions, arts & crafts vendors, a gem & mineral show, an antique show, public art installations and much more, there’s an accessible art avenue for every person to explore.
further information: North Charleston Arts Fest
An adult and a juvenile olive baboon (Papio anubis) at Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda. The most wide-ranging of all baboons, the olive baboon inhabits savannas, steppes, and forests in 25 countries throughout Africa. This highly adaptable species is omnivorous, feeding on a large variety of plants, invertebrates, small mammals, and birds.
Forest of the Fairy
This photograph was taken in the evening hours of a humid early summer day in the forest of a small remote village in the Tamba area of Japan. It beautifully captures the magical atmosphere of Princess fireflies carpeting a stairway leading to a small shrine revered by the local people.
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Crockpot Cheesy Tortellini Recipe! {Easy 5 Ingredients}
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Today, the most life altering day ever .. the birthday of my son, Adrian (39)
