In many parts of the world, freedom is something that is taken for granted—the freedom to choose any religion we want (or no religion at all), the freedom to be in a relationship with the person we love, the freedom to travel…the list goes on. Unfortunately, there are many, many places in the world where these freedoms are not available to most people, who are forced to live empty, unfulfilling lives so the rulers of their countries don’t have them thrown in jail or worse. If you don’t know what it means to be afraid to voice your opinion, then you can consider yourself very lucky to live in a place where liberty is a priority as well as a basic human right. And like all good things, liberty should be celebrated, and that’s what World Freedom Day is all about.
The World Freedom Day is a federal observance commemorating the fall of the Berlin Wall. The day commemorates the end of communism in Eastern and Central Europe and was designated in 2001 by President George W. Bush. It was created to celebrate the reunification of loved ones separated by the Iron Curtain and differing ideologies, and ultimately serves to acknowledge that the resolve of the masses can shift boundaries, break unfavorable resolutions and ultimately determine the type of leadership they desire so as to live is a freer, more fair society. World Freedom Day is celebrated on November 9th.
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (noun) A feeling of ill will arousing active hostility. | ||
| Synonyms: | bad blood, animosity | ||
| Usage: | Dorothea had observed the animus with which Will's part in the painful story had been recalled more than once. | ||
Idiom of the Day
be in tall cotton— To be in a time or period of great success or wellbeing; to be doing very well. |
History
Garry Kasparov Becomes Youngest World Chess Champion (1985)
| In the 1984 World Chess Championship, 1980 World Junior Champion and international grandmaster Gary Kasparov faced reigning world champion Anatoly Karpov. The longest title match in chess history, it was aborted after 5 months of play and 48 games, after chess officials concluded that it was taking too great a psychological and physical toll on Karpov, who was leading but appeared likely to lose. Kasparov won a rematch 6 months later, becoming the youngest world champion ever. |
Stanford White (1853)
| White was an American architect and a designer of jewelry, furniture, and interiors. In 1880, he formed an architectural firm with Charles F. McKim and William R. Mead that soon became the most famous in the country, known especially for its seaside mansions. He enjoyed a lavish lifestyle before being shot to death at Madison Square Garden—which he had designed—by Harry Thaw, the husband of the showgirl Evelyn Nesbit, with whom White had had an affair. |
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1857 - The "Atlantic Monthly" first appeared on newsstands and featured the first installment of "The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table" by Oliver Wendell Holmes.
1911 - George Claude of Paris, France, applied for a patent on neon advertising signs.
1967 - The first issue of Rolling Stone was published in San Francisco. John Lennon was on the cover.
1982 - Sugar Ray Leonard retired from boxing. In 1984 Leonard came out of retirement to fight one more time before becoming a boxing commentator for NBC.
1984 - A bronze statue titled "Three Servicemen," by Frederick Hart, was unveiled at the site of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC.
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Nov 12 - 13, 11am - 6 pm
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Pictures of the day
Niagara Falls, from the American Side is a painting by the American artist Frederic Edwin Church (1826–1900). Completed in 1867, and based on preliminary sketches made by the artist at Niagara Falls and on a sepia photograph, it is the third of a series of paintings Church made of this famous landmark. The painting is now in the collection of the Scottish National Gallery.
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Dangly leg santa
This free pattern is a pressie to everyone for Christmas from Phoenixknits. Santa is knitted flat on 3mm needles using small amounts of mainly DK or equiv...
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Kittens and Butterflies Blanket pattern by Judy Lamb
Gauge 9 stitches = 2 inches in stockinette stitch
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Minikins pattern by Woolly Wormhead
Who wouldn’t want miniature elfin Hats to celebrate the coming festivities? That’s what I thought. So I wrote the pattern down. It isn’t really a pattern in the sam...
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When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the old man,
"Sorry sir, but you're only allowed one seat."
The old man didn't budge.
The usher became more impatient.
"Sir, if you don't get up from there I'm going to have to call the manager."
Once again, the old man just muttered and did nothing.
The usher marched briskly back up the aisle, and in a moment he returned with the manager.
Together the two of them tried repeatedly to move the old disheveled man, but with no success.
Finally they summoned the police.
The officer surveyed the situation briefly then asked, "All right buddy what's your name?"
"Fred," the old man moaned.
"Where you from, Fred?" asked the police officer.
With a terrible strain in his voice, and without moving, Fred replied;
"The balcony".......
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Crochet! Magazine | Defining Crochet
Crochet! magazine isn't the same old magazine that your grandmother had. Jam-packed with trendy, fun designs that you'll love wearing as much as you enj...
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Happy Days Pullover #1043 pattern by The Spool Cotton ...
Gauge 5 stitches and 7 rows = 1 inch
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It's My Bag, Baby Market Bag pattern by Gretchen Tracy
This sturdy, bottom-up market bag is made with size US 6 & 7 needles and roughly 350 yards of aran/worsted weight yarn. Oh, and you can seam the handles to attach, ...
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Irish Puddle fishingThe rain was pouring down. And there standing in front of a big puddle outside the pub, was an old Irishman, drenched, holding a stick, with a piece of string dangling in the water.
A passer-by stopped and asked, "What are you doing?"
"Fishing" replied the old man.
Feeling sorry for the old man, the gent says, "Come in out of the rain and have a drink with me."
In the warmth of the pub, as they sip their whiskies, the gentleman cannot resist asking, "So how many have you caught today?"
"You're the eighth" says the old man.
RECIPE
CROCKPOT RECIPE
SWEETS
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS
Duct Tape Wallet
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... fun
PUZZLE
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“ I will continue to freak out my children by knitting in public. It's good for them.”
CLEVER
INTERESTING (FUNNY/ODD) PRODUCTS
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Things You Never Knew You Could Fix with Nail Polish
How to make the most of your nail polish, from wedding day dress emergencies to handy ways to fix a chipped tile.
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Smooth out slightly splintered wood
Seal a wooden surface with a coat of clear nail polish (for stained wood surfaces, first find a color that matches the wood). The new finish will stop supplies such as wooden hangers from snagging clothes and keep fingers splinter-free.
Waterproof your garden labels
Make plant labels waterproof by coating them in clear nail polish. You'll never have to Google how often to water your herb garden again. This trick also works for waterproofing address labels on packages.
Prevent rust stains
Coat the bottom of metal cans (think shaving cream and hair spray) with clear nail polish to prevent rust from developing and staining your sink or medicine cabinet.
Stop a run in tights in its tracks
Keep a small hole from spreading by dabbing the run with clear nail polish.
Fix peeling pearl buttons
Coat (fake) pearls with clear nail polish to stop them from peeling.
Prevent frayed fabric from getting worse
Tame frayed fabric, such as the wisps on the cuffs of a nylon-lined jacket or the tiny broken threads on the bottom of a well-worn wool pencil skirt, with clear polish.
Stop a cracked windshield from getting worse
Stop a small windshield crack in its tracks with clear polish. Working in the shade, paint the crack on both sides of the glass. Move the car into the sun to allow it to dry. You'll eventually need to repair the windshield, but in the meantime, use polish to buy time and shop around for the best estimate.
Treat an unraveling shoelace
Dip an unraveling shoelace in clear nail polish. Twist it back into shape and allow it to dry.
Protect tarnish-prone costume jewelry
Prevent costume jewelry from tarnishing by brushing over it with clear nail polish. This hack will also stop skin discoloration and irritation from cheap jewelry.
Seal an envelope
Seal an envelope with a brush of nail polish. For a fun letter, such as a party invitation or thank you note, use a bright color.
Hide scuff marks on a shoe or bag
Fill in a scuff with a dab of nail polish that matches the piece. No one will be any the wiser. (Note: If you plan to resell a vintage or designer item, the paint could lower its value.)
Hide a chipped tile
Color in a small chip on a kitchen or bathroom tile with a matching nail polish color. The small brush and variety of colors available will ensure accuracy.
Tighten a loose screw
Secure a screw by first painting it with nail polish, which will give it extra stickiness. Paint over the top of the screw to prevent it from developing rust.
Prevent chipped car paint from rusting
A small indent or piece of chipped paint could develop rust once the spot is exposed to the elements. Seal yours off with a coat of clear nail polish.Organize a jumbled set of keys
Organize your mess of keys by painting the tops of the most important ones with different colored nail polish. You'll always know that blue means home and red means gym locker.
Reattach a loose rhinestone
The ultimate wedding must-have? A bottle of clear nail polish. In addition to fixing any manicure fiascos, the polish can also be used to reattach a loose rhinestone or crystal.
Fix a window screen
Mend a torn window screen with a dab of clear nail polish.
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