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Celebrate Amnesty In'l Day
Human rights have been a hot topic in local and international politics since the 1960’s. Whether fighting for the right to marry the person of our choice or to end abuses like child labor all over the globe, Amnesty International has been in the trenches trying to make the world a better place. Amnesty International Day works to promote human rights and raise awareness of their abuses and how our choices affect them every day.
History of Amnesty International Day
Amnesty International was first established in the month of July 1961 in London. Peter Benenson, an English labor lawyer was inspired to establish this organization after learning of two Portuguese students being imprisoned for seven years after “having drunk a toast to liberty.” Together with Eric Baker of the Religious Society of Friends, and numerous other intelligentsia, including academics, writers, and lawyers, they composed an article called “The Forgotten Prisoners” that would see publication in The Observer in May of 1961. This led to an appeal which quickly grew into an organization that would work to change the world and see that everyone would be entitled to a set of basic human rights.
The tireless efforts of this organization have since been central to revealing violations of human rights and working to change government policy as relates to their protection. Their work wasn’t always popular, with its members being accused of everything from espionage (1980’s Russia) to protectors of the criminal element (the Moroccan Government). In truth, they are champions of the downtrodden and the oppressed and work every day to alleviate the struggles of people everywhere facing famine, the trials of war, and those seeking asylum.
Word of the Day
roughshod
MEANING:
adjective: 1. Domineering; bullying; brutal. 2. Having horseshoes with projecting nails or calks to prevent slipping. adverb: In a domineering or harsh manner.
ETYMOLOGY:
From rough + shod (wearing shoes), past participle of shoe. Earliest documented use: 1688.
USAGE:
“Since coming to power in 2010, the government of Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orban, has consistently disdained judicial independence, academic and media freedoms, and the rights of migrants. It has, in the view of many people, run roughshod over some of the core values of the European Union.”
Orban Sceptics; The Economist (London, UK); Sep 15, 2018.
| adjective: | 1. Domineering; bullying; brutal. |
| 2. Having horseshoes with projecting nails or calks to prevent slipping. | |
| adverb: | In a domineering or harsh manner. |
Orban Sceptics; The Economist (London, UK); Sep 15, 2018.
Idiom of the Day
Carry the torch for -
Meaning - Having strong feelings for someone who can not be yours.
Example - He has been carrying a torch for Mamta, who is now married to Nitin, since they studied together in college.
This Day in History
1863 - The first black regiment left Boston to fight in the U.S. Civil War.
1892 - The Sierra club was organized in San Francisco, CA.
1929 - Warner Brothers debuted "On With The Show" in New York City. It was the first all-color-talking picture.
1934 - The Dionne quintuplets were born near Callender, Ontario, to Olivia and Elzire Dionne. The babies were the first quintuplets to survive infancy.
1955 - "Billboard" reported that "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" was the most popular song in the U.S.
1957 - National League club owners voted to allow the Brooklyn Dodgers to move to Los Angeles and that the New York Giants could move to San Francisco.
1961 - Amnesty International, a human rights organization, was founded.
1987 - Mathias Rust, a 19-year-old West German pilot, landed a private plane in Moscow's Red Square after evading Soviet air defenses. He was released August 3, 1988.
1998 - Dr. Susan Terebey discovered a planet outside of our solar system with the use of photos taken by the Hubble Space Telescope.
1999 - In Milan, Italy, Leonardo de Vinci's "The Last Supper" was put back on display after more than 20 years of restoration work.
2015 - The Observatory at One World Trade Center officially opened.
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, May 28
You are a determined, independent, and possibly quite stubborn person. You possess common sense and great wit, and you come across in a straightforward way. As practical and logical as you can be, you are also very intuitive and attuned to the world of beauty and creativity. A strong desire to achieve security drives you. Famous people born today:
1524 Selim II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1566-74, born in Constantinople, Ottoman Empire (d. 1574)
1759 William Pitt the Younger, British Prime Minister (Tory: 1783-1801, 1804-06), born in Hayes, Kent, England (d. 1806)
1887 Jim Thorpe, American all-round athlete (2 gold Olympics 1912, College, Pro Football Halls of Fame), born in Indian Territory, Oklahoma (d. 1953)
1910 T-Bone Walker, American blues guitarist (Funky Town, Well Done), born in Linden, Texas (d. 1975)
1944 Rudy Giuliani, American Mayor of New York City (Republican: 1994-2001) at the time of the September 11 attacks, born in NYC, New York
1968 Kylie Minogue, Australian pop star and singer (Locomotion), born in Melbourne, Victoria
READERS INFO
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1934 -
On this day in 1934, the Dionne quintuplets were born near Callender, Ontario, to Olivia and Elzire Dionne. The babies were the first quint’s to survive infancy. Mother Elzire Dionne with her quintuplets (above).
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1863 - The first black regiment left Boston to fight in the U.S. Civil War.
1957 - National League club owners voted to allow the Brooklyn Dodgers to move to Los Angeles and that the New York Giants could move to San Francisco.
1961 - Amnesty International, a human rights organization, was founded.
1987 - Mathias Rust, a 19-year-old West German pilot, landed a private plane in Moscow's Red Square after evading Soviet air defenses. He was released August 3, 1988.
1998 - Dr. Susan Terebey discovered a planet outside of our solar system with the use of photos taken by the Hubble Space Telescope.
1999 - In Milan, Italy, Leonardo de Vinci's "The Last Supper" was put back on display after more than 20 years of restoration work.
2015 - The Observatory at One World Trade Center officially opened.
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READERS INFO
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Historic Downtown Jersey City Farmers' Market 2019
Apr 29 - December 23, 2019 | Jersey City, NJ
Grove PATH Plaza|325 Grove St, Jersey City
The Historic Downtown Farmers' Market keeps on growing and growing. More vendors are popping up yearly to serve you the freshest local produce, baked goods and other delicious fare. You can take a stroll through the market to stock up on these goodies before the devastating winter swoops in and reduces you to frequent trips through the drive-thru.
further information: Farmers Market - Downtown Jersey City, NJ
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Media Dining Under the Stars 2019
May 1 - Sept 27, 2019 | Media, PA
Along West State Street between Jackson and Orange Streets|
W State St & S Olive St
There’s nothing romantic about being stuffed in a dingy restaurant populated with sweaty diners. The City of Love inspires this festival in Media, Pennsylvania, by situating the dinner table under the night sky. Lit by shiny stars rather than wax candles, guests will dine in style with the area’s many restaurants.
further information: Dining Under The Stars - Visit Media PA
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Rochester Food Truck Rodeo 2016
May 29, June 26, July 31, August 28, September 25, 2019 | Rochester, NY
City of Rochester Public Market| 280 Union St N
Food trucks are the kind of heroes that don’t need capes, only four wheels and a mouth-watering selection of delicious eats. The Rochester Rodeo is packed with a multitude of local food trucks that are ready to satisfy your immense hunger. Bust out a lawn chair, pop open a local brew and listen to some rockin’ tunes while you enjoy the grub.
further information: City of Rochester | Food Truck Rodeos at the Public Market
The Allegory of Prudence is an oil-on-canvas painting attributed to the Italian painter Titian and his assistants, dated around 1565 to 1570. It depicts three human heads, representing youth, maturity, and old age, above three animal heads. Both sets of heads face in different directions, which reflects the concepts of past, present and future. Scholars believe that the first of the three human heads is an elderly Titian, while the other two are his son Orazio Vecellio and his young nephew Marco Vecellio, both of whom lived and worked with him. A barely visible inscription across the top of the painting, from which the work acquired its present name, reads Ex praeterito praesens prudenter agit, ni futura actione deturpet (Latin for 'From the experience of the past, the present acts prudently, lest it spoil future actions'). The painting is now in the collection of the National Gallery in London.
His First Night Home From the Shelter
Loki was just adopted from the local shelter and the photo of his first sleep in his new home will melt your heart
knit
thanks, Sally
knit
thanks, Ethel
knit
knit
knit
Crochet Pattern of the Day: Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
crochet, Vintage
thanks, Adele
Sleeveless Top
crochet
thanks, Laura
crochet
crochet
crochet
RECIPE
thanks, Shelley
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Stacy
SWEETS, Vintage
thanks, Gwen
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS
thanks, Kay
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crafts
thanks, Lana
PUZZLE
SUDOKU ... medium
solution:
QUOTE
I outlived who I was yesterday
— Brandon Melendez, from “Scene Kids,” Gold That Frames the Mirror
CLEVER
— Brandon Melendez, from “Scene Kids,” Gold That Frames the Mirror
CLEVER
EYE OPENER
SLIDESHOW
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves. -William Pitt, British prime minister (28 May 1759-1806)
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