Constitution Day falls on 17th September, the anniversary of the official signing of the US constitution in 1787. The document stood as the result of tireless work and compromise between the delegates of the Constitutional Convention – basically to bring about an agreement between the states which would allow a central government the power to enforce its decisions and allow the USA to stand as an international force, while maintaining a reasonable level of independence within the separate states.
Of course, to this day the constitution of 1787 has formed the basis for the development and running of the USA as we know it, priding itself on its roots in democracy, rights and the social contract. Certainly some aspects of the constitution have been contested over the years as attitudes change over time – key issues including slavery and women in employment, while the core elements have remained.
Education about the constitution is hugely encouraged, particularly on Constitution Day. Schools and educational establishments receiving any form of federal funding are required to teach the history of the American constitution on this day, but more than this many establishments such as universities and colleges look to celebrate the constitution by holding celebratory leisure events including ‘Constitution Trivia Quizzes’ and community fairs. Constitution based merchandise is also made available in different forms from free paperback copies to t-shirts with constitution quotes.
Clare Turlay Newberry was an American author and illustrator of 17 published children's books, who achieved fame for her drawings of cats, the subject of all but three of her books. Four of her works were named Caldecott Honor Books.
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| Definition: | (adjective) Showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others. | ||
| Synonyms: | canny, clever | ||
| Usage: | The jurors saw right through the cagey lawyer's attempt to divert their attention away from the evidence. | ||
Idiom of the Day
leave (something) out of account— To ignore something; to pay little or no heed to something. |
History
The Battle of Antietam (1862)
| In September 1862, Confederate General Robert E. Lee crossed the Potomac River to invade Maryland and Pennsylvania. He was met by Union General George McClellan. The resulting Battle of Antietam, fought near Sharpsburg, Maryland, was the bloodiest single-day battle in American history, with a total of 23,000 casualties. It was a Union victory only in the sense that Lee's invasion was stopped. |
William Carlos Williams (1883)
Trained as a pediatrician, Williams wrote poetry and practiced medicine in his New Jersey hometown. Regarded as one of the most original American poets of the 20th century, he closely observed American life and recorded his impressions in a lucid style. His poems, such as "The Red Wheelbarrow" and "This Is Just To Say," are noted for making the ordinary appear extraordinary.
Constitution and Citizenship Day
A number of states and cities hold special exercises on September 17 to focus attention on the rights and obligations of citizenship. Schools make a special effort to acquaint their students with the history and importance of the Constitution. Naturalization ceremonies, re-creations of the signing of the Constitution, and parades are other popular ways of celebrating Constitution and Citizenship Day. Several states observe the entire week in which this day occurs as Constitution Week.
Scientists: Future of oldest tree species on Earth in peril
| The bristlecone pine tree, famous for its wind-beaten, gnarly limbs and having the longest lifespan on Earth, is losing a race to the top of mountains throughout the Western United States, putting future generations in peril, researchers said Wednesday. |
Scientists: Future of oldest tree species on Earth in peril
1796 - U.S. President George Washington's Farewell Address was read before the U.S. Congress.
1872 - Phillip W. Pratt patented a version of the sprinkler system.
1911 - The first transcontinental airplane flight started. It took C.P. Rogers 82 hours to fly from New York City to Pasadena, CA.
1930 - Construction on Boulder Dam, later renamed Hoover Dam, began in Black Canyon, near Las Vegas, NV.
1937 - At Mount Rushmore, Abraham Lincoln's face was dedicated.
1953 - Ernie Banks became the first black baseball player to wear a Chicago Cubs uniform. He retired in 1971 known as 'Mr. Cub'.
1963 - "The Fugitive" premiered on ABC-TV. The show starred David Janssen
1972 - "M*A*S*H" premiered on CBS-TV.
1983 - Vanessa Williams, as Miss New York, became the first black woman to be crowned Miss America.
1984 - 9,706 immigrants became naturalized citizens when they were sworn in by U.S. Vice-President George Bush in Miami, FL. It was the largest group to become U.S. citizens.
1984 - Reggie Jackson hit his 500th career home run. It was exactly 17 years from the day he hit his first major league home run.
2002 - Kelly Clarkson's first single "Before Your Love/A Moment Like This" was released.
If You Were Born Today, September 17
You’re a very practical person, yet also attuned to spiritual values. You expect a lot from others, but even more from yourself. The tendency to be controlling should be watched, as well as the tendency to be overly controlled, guarded and self-contained. You are very hardworking and have amazing organizational skills. You are also extremely helpful to others and have a unique sense of humor. You could find much success in intellectual pursuits. You dream big dreams, and sometimes are quite discontented with everyday realities. Even so, you can be somewhat skeptical, simply because your mind is highly analytical. Famous people born today: Hank Williams, Anne Bancroft, Elvira, John Ritter, William Carlos Williams, Roddy McDowell, Kyle Chandler.
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Oktoberfest — Munich, Germany - (opening ceremonies: Sept. 16, 2017)
Though there are many smaller offshoots of Oktoberfest around the world, Munich’s original fair is the biggest beer festival in the world.
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INTERESTING FACTS
Nine out of every 10 living things live in the ocean.
The banana cannot reproduce itself. It can be propagated only by the hand of man.
Airports at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density.
The University of Alaska spans four time zones.
The tooth is the only part of the human body that cannot heal itself.
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MAGAZINE (patterns):
A cassette recorder, produced and sold by Radio Shack. Such portable tape recorders used Compact Cassettes to record audio using built-in microphones. This audio could then be played back on any cassette deck.
EDISTO ISLAND, SC
“bone yard beach” at Edisto Island south of Charleston, S.C - capture the sunrise, the trees, the incoming tide and the reflection in the wet sand.
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Pyramid Stitch
This stitch is worked over a multiple of 6 stitches plus 5. 6 rows form the pattern.
1st row (RS): K5, * P1, K5, rep from * to end.
2nd row: K1, * P3, K3, rep from * to last 4 sts, P3, K1.
3rd row: P2, * K1, P5, rep from * to last 3 sts, K1, P2.
4th row: As 3rd row.
5th row: As 2nd row.
6th row: As 1st row.
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How to Embroider Baby Onesies
Wax Paper Lamination
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Things You'll Need
- Ironing board
- Craft paper or paper bag
- Wax paper
- Clothes iron
- Scissors
Step 1
Cover the ironing board with a sheet of craft paper or a folded plain paper bag such as a grocery bag. Several sheets of thick plain paper can be used if you do not have craft paper or a paper bag.
Step 2
Tear off two sheets of wax paper larger than the item you wish to preserve or laminate. Place one piece of the wax paper, waxiest side up, atop the craft paper on the ironing board.
Step 3
Plug in the iron and set it to a low-heat setting without steam.
Step 4
Center the item you wish to preserve, such as a flat dried flower or autumn leaf, atop the wax paper. Place the second sheet of wax paper waxy-side down atop the project item you wish to preserve. Align the top wax paper sheet with the bottom sheet as closely as possible. If they aren't exactly the same, it's OK; you can trim the wax paper later.
Step 5
Place another sheet of craft paper or a paper bag atop the wax paper. This sheet protects the iron from wax.
Step 6
Allow the wax paper to cool for several minutes once the pieces are sealed together. Trim the wax paper to the desired size with scissors so at least an inch of wax paper remains around all sides of the laminated object to keep it in place.
Tip
- If the wax paper won't seal no matter how many times you try, shave a minimal amount of white paraffin wax off a candle and sprinkle the shavings around the perimeter of the item you wish to preserve. The wax goes between the two sheets of wax paper and may help seal the item completely. Keep the wax 1/2 inch or so away from an item that may absorb it, such as paper, to avoid staining the item you're preserving.
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