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Morse Code was one of the most important innovations of communications the world has seen, serving as the foundation of one of the first high-speed communications networks in the world. Used for everything from semaphore communication, to flashing with lights, to drawing it out as a sort of code, and most importantly, the use of telegraphs to help transmit information across vast distances in the days before the telephone, it’s hard to understate the importance of Morse Code.
History of Learn Your Name In Morse Code Day
Morse Code is attributed to three different inventors, Samuel F. B. Morse, Physicist Joseph Henry, and Alfred Vail, who all worked together to produce a system of transmitting information via Electric Telegraph. As the only way they were able to transmit information was in electric pulses, there was a lot of consideration that went into deciding exactly how it was all going to play out.
The result was Morse Code, and it was intended to be a lot more efficient than it became at the time. There was a system developed in 1841 that would have allowed for Morse Code to be translated directly into letters at the receiving end, but oddly this system never caught on.
Morse Code is attributed to three different inventors, Samuel F. B. Morse, Physicist Joseph Henry, and Alfred Vail, who all worked together to produce a system of transmitting information via Electric Telegraph. As the only way they were able to transmit information was in electric pulses, there was a lot of consideration that went into deciding exactly how it was all going to play out.
The result was Morse Code, and it was intended to be a lot more efficient than it became at the time. There was a system developed in 1841 that would have allowed for Morse Code to be translated directly into letters at the receiving end, but oddly this system never caught on.
Learn Your Name In Morse Code Day was created by someone known only as Brownielocks, and was done as part of trying to revitalize the love and recognition of this fading method of communication. While it’s no longer necessary to getting a Ham Radio License, it is still felt that it’s incredibly important to pass on, so that this versatile method of communication doesn’t disappear.
Alexandra Dvornikova, a St. Petersburg-based illustrator creates these special, often liminal spaces featuring characters that look like they’re straight out of a fairy tale. Often dark in coloring and tone, they’re a reflection of the inner worlds that Alexandra finds interesting, such as neuroscience, psychiatry, and psychoanalyses. The brain-centric concepts invite us to project who we are onto these images and consider what their symbolism and meanings hold for us.
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (noun) Nobility of spirit or action; courage. | ||
| Synonyms: | heroism, valor | ||
| Usage: | Never have I seen such gallantry in the face of danger than I saw today in these young women. | ||
Idiom of the Day
the short and the long of it— The essential or most important point being made; the plain truth of the matter. |
History
First US Marshal Killed in the Line of Duty (1794)
Born in Scotland, Robert Forsyth moved to America as a teen and distinguished himself in the Continental Army. After the Revolutionary War, he was appointed by US President George Washington to be the first US Marshal in the state of Georgia. Forsyth was serving in this capacity when he knocked at the door of Beverly Allen to serve him some court papers. The reluctant recipient shot Forsyth through the door, making him the first US Marshal killed in the line of duty.
Alice Stokes Paul (1885)
| A militant leader of the US suffrage movement, Paul is best remembered as the author of the Equal Rights Amendment. Written in 1923, the proposed constitutional amendment has been the source of nearly a century of legislative wrangling. While fighting for women's rights, Paul—who earned doctorate degrees in both sociology and law—picketed the White House, was imprisoned, and was force-fed after she staged a hunger strike. |
Juturnalia
According to Virgil, Juturna is the sister of Turnus, king of the Rutuli. In return for her virginity, Jupiter gave her immortality. Afterwards she was turned into a fountain of the same name near the Numicus, the river where Aeneas' dead body was found. The waters from this fountain were used in sacrifices, particularly those in honor of the Roman goddess Vesta, and were believed to have curative powers. On January 11, a festival in honor of Juturna was observed by men working on aqueducts and wells. She was also celebrated at the Vulcanalia on August 23 as a protectress against fire.
How Much Water Do You Really Need To Drink?
| You are what you eat — but if you want to get literal about it, you are mostly what you drink. So, how much of that should be water? About 60 percent of the average adult human body is made of water, according to a National Institutes of Health report ... |
How Much Water Do You Really Need To Drink?
1878 - In New York, milk was delivered in glass bottles for the first time by Alexander Campbell.
1902 - "Popular Mechanics" magazine was published for the first time.
1922 - At Toronto General Hospital, Leonard Thompson became the first person to be successfully treated with insulin.
1928 - "Ol’ Man River" was recorded by Paul Whiteman and his orchestra. Bing Crosby was the song’s featured vocalist. The song is from the Broadway musical, "Showboat".
1935 - Amelia Earhart Putnam became the first woman to fly solo from Hawaii to California.
1958 - "Seahunt" debuted on CBS-TV. The show was aired on the network for four years.
1963 - The Whiskey-a-Go-G0 nightclub opened in Los Angeles, CA. It is recognized as the first disco in the U.S.
1964 - U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry released a report that said that smoking cigarettes was a definite health hazard.
1964 - "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash became the first country album to top the U.S. pop album chart.
1980 - Nigel Short, age 14, from Bolton in Britain, became the youngest International Master in the history of chess.
1991 - An auction of silver and paintings that had been acquired by the late Ferdinand Marcos and his wife, Imelda, brought in a total of $20.29 million at Christie's in New York.
If You Were Born Today, January 11
You are always searching for more from life than what is obvious. You look for a higher meaning to life itself, and hidden meanings in your interactions with others. You are a hard-working creative sort who is a bit of a perfectionist. However, you give off such a calming and patient aura that most would be surprised that you do worry often and think to the point of excess! Your romantic and sensual nature are both highly charged and developed. Famous people born today: Naomi Judd, Mary J. Blige, Jean Chretien, Alice Paul.
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ACRA Wintersköl 2018
Jan 11-14, 2018 | Aspen, CO
There are certain restrictions when it comes to going fast. Think about last week's unjust speeding ticket or losing to your asthmatic father in a footrace. Skiing, however, is where you can attain breakneck speeds. This festival celebrates the cultural history of skiing in Aspen, dabbling in an assortment of snow sports that are integral to everyday life in the city. Prepare for a heart-racing weekend with an ice sculpture contest, open ice skating, a winter wonderland party hosting all kinds of activities and a dance night, just to start. There's a never-ending supply of snow here, meaning there's no shortage of fun to be had by the slopes.
further information: Wintersköl | Aspen CO Chamber
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Wodapalooza Miami Fitness Festival 2018
Jan 11-14, 2018 | Miami, FL
Bayfront Park|301 Biscayne Blvd
No wonder everyone in Miami is so freaking beautiful. Wodapalooza recruits chiseled athletes sporting muscles on top of muscles to compete in a CrossFit style of competition. The games will take place on several stages with thousands participating and even more watching from the sidelines. It's the best 3 days you can spend poking your doughy self while super-humans sculpted by the hand of God perform inhuman abilities.
further information: Wodapalooza Fitness Festival
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Wings Over Willcox Birding & Nature Festival 2018
Jan 11-14, 2018 | Willcox, AZ
Willcox Community Center and other locations in Wilcox|312 W Stewart St
Birds all over American will soon skedaddle from their northern homes and fly South for the winter. Arizona residents will welcome their arrival in Cochise County, an outdoor-lover's paradise, and explore nature's newest additions. Jump in on a tour to see these magnificent creatures along with Southeastern Arizona's wildlife and its stunning natural surroundings. It's the kind of the adventure that won't return until the birds visit again next winter.
further information: Wings Over Willcox
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An Emirates-owned Airbus A380 taking off at Munich Airport. The Dubai-based airline owns and operates 244 aircraft, including 101 Airbus A380-800s and 130 Boeing 777-300ERs, making it the largest operator of these models. It has 202 aircraft on order, including more than a hundred Boeing 777-9s.
THE POINT REYES SHIPWRECK BEFORE IT BURNED DOWN
Abandoned on a sandbar in Tomales Bay was this small fishing boat which had become a popular attraction for photographers visiting the Point Reyes National Seashore in California
knit
thanks, Heide
thanks, Heide
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thanks, Marge
crochet
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crochet
crochet
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(Although I used a very different recipe than this one, years ago I make pork in milk for Ray, some family members, and I. It did not turn out to look as great as this recipe shows it to be. My recipe when done, still had tons of milk all around it with floating pieces of grease that looked grey. Needless to say, it remains a funny story in the family all these years later cause it was the ugliest meal ever and not one person took even one bite of it!)
thanks, Molly
thanks, Sally
Fairy House Lamp Using Plastic Bottles
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Makde a fairy house lamp using nothing but coca cola plastic bottles, tin foil, paint, hot glue and paper clay
Step 1: Adjusting the Plastic Bottles
Cut the bottoms of the large bottles, and adjust the length of the small one. then glue the coke bottles together.
Step 2: Shaping the Fairy House With Tin Foil
Build the shape of the house using tin foil and hot glue. This is a fast way to achieve a basic volume that will be the base for our paper clay. You should have the general shape of your fairy house in no time. Next, draw the locations of the windows and door of the fairy house. Considering it will be a lamp you should draw as many windows as you can so the light will come out nicely.
Step 3: Cover With Paper Clay
You can now cover everything with paper clay. (I used "Das modelling material" but you can use Keraplast or any paper clay or even a homemade paper clay) Use paper clay because it doesn't shrink like normal air dry clay. So don't use natural air dry clay, it will shrink and that will result in a lot of cracks around your bottles.
You can work in one layer or, if you are a beginner you should work in two layers, one for covering the surface and the second one for the details like wood texture, roof tiles, chimney, door steps. After the paper clay is dry you can easily add more details using tin foil and hot glue. For example I added some wood under the little balcony. The roof tiles should be placed starting from the bottom of the roof and working your way up. Let everything dry.
Step 4: Painting and TADA!
Use watercolors and watercolor crayons for painting, working in layers to be able to change if you don't like the way it looks. You can also use acrylic paint. It's up to you. In the end you can seal the paint using some matte spray varnish. I placed some battery LED lights under the house. I recommend you use soft lights that will gently illuminate your windows so it looks like a real house. DON'T USE HEAT EMITTING LIGHTS!
thanks, Betty
Vulture Head Jigsaw Puzzle
| ample blooms break championship cheap color cope crave | debut east enough fight first flatten foreign | genre hills house icicle landscape lobs | never playboy preach reduction return roof | school scrap sexy story strip style trust turret writer |
solution:
Display pretty fragrances on top of a cake stand.
Shaving Kit
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Question: This old shaving kit is in such good condition that I'm not sure if it was ever even used. It still has its original box, and the bristles are clean as a whistle. When closed, you can see a moose emblem on the lid; the lid opens up on hinges to reveal the basin and brush. When was this set produced, and how much is it worth today -- especially in its incredible condition?
Answer: Before shaving cream was first packaged in aerosol cans in 1949, men needed to work up a lather in a mug using a wetted shaving brush and a bar of shaving soap. This travel outfit contains the brush and the mug, and converts to a shaving stand with a mirror in the lid. The chrome, enamel and decal decoration suggests the 1930s, an era when lodges in remote wilderness areas often lacked modern bathrooms.
A few of these shaving kits have been listed for sale on internet auction sites recently but have brought little money, probably because of their poor condition. This suggests they were mass-produced but few have survived in the condition a person would buy. Your shaving kit in its excellent state might sell for $40 to $60.
-- By Tom Hoepf, associate editor of Auction Central News
Money Bag
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Question: I wish that this canvas money bag was full of coins, but I'll settle for the history that might come with it. Measuring about 6 inches wide, it appears to be big enough to contain $50 worth of quarters. During what time period were bags like this used, and what is its current value?
Answer: In an age of electronic currency, it's easy to forget that a slang term for a wealthy person is "moneybags." The word dates to the 16th century but was in use throughout the 20th century, when coins were transported in these canvas bags. The mention of a business or a place is what usually makes a bank bag desirable. The First National Bank in Ottawa, Ill., founded June 1, 1865, was among the first banks to open after President Abraham Lincoln signed the National Banking Acts of 1863 and 1864, which created the U.S. National Banking System and encouraged development of a national currency backed by the U.S. Treasury. A cursory glance on eBay shows an ample supply of similar examples, keeping prices affordable at about $10 to $15 per bag.
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