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Celebrate Cyber Monday

Who doesn’t love shopping? More and more people these days are switching from the hassle of going outside to shop in the busy and crowded stores to the convenience of online shopping, where mail trucks can deliver their products right to their door. The rise of the internet is growing significantly, and because more and more companies are producing an online presence, Cyber Monday becomes a day when profits soar and consumers get their spending gig going. So strap into your comfy computer chairs and let’s learn about Cyber Monday!

History of Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday was originally conceived by Ellen Davis, senior vice president of the National Retail Federation, and was first used in the e-commerce community during the 2005 holiday season. This holiday was based on research conducted by the NRF, which stated that one of the biggest shopping days of the year was the Monday after Thanksgiving. Many people who would go out and window shop during Thanksgiving would then connect to their internet and buy what they want. However, because the internet was slow during that time, Cyber Monday grew slowly in popularity, by 26 percent each year according to the Reader’s Digest.

It wasn’t until 2014 when online retailers earned over $2 billion in profits that Cyber Monday became one of the biggest shopping holidays in the United States. Many other countries since then participate in Cyber Monday, and according to Adobe Digital Insights, Cyber Monday exceeded greatly by $3.45 billion in profits, raising the bar for retailers significantly. Although it isn’t the biggest profitable holiday, as Single’s Day in China takes the cake at $14.3 billion in 24 hours, Cyber Monday is exceedingly popular among Americans as one of the best days to shop online and save lots of money, even though you’re spending it.

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Word of the Day

frame-up

Definition:

(noun) An act that incriminates someone on a false charge.

Synonyms:

setup

Usage:

He was innocent and the victim of a frame-up.

Idiom of the Day

go for a spin (to some place)

— To go for a brief, leisurely drive (to some place).

This Day in History

Casablanca Premieres (1942)

One of the most iconic romantic films of all time and winner of three Oscars, Casablanca is a tale of love, heartbreak, and sacrifice. Rick Blaine, played by Humphrey Bogart, is an American expatriate living in Casablanca, Morocco, in 1941, who "stick[s his] neck out for nobody." But when his former lover, played by Ingrid Bergman, and her husband need his help, Blaine's resolve is tested.

Willis Haviland Carrier (1876)

While developing a dehumidifier for the Buffalo Forge Company in the early 1900s, American engineer Willis Carrier discovered that circulating air over cold pipes not only removes water from the air but also cools it. He became the father of air conditioning, holding over 80 patents and dominating air conditioner manufacturing with his company, Carrier Corporation. He invented a practical air conditioning system for skyscrapers in 1939.

Baha'i Day of the Covenant

The Baha'i Day of the Covenant is a Baha'i holy day. It commemorates the covenant Baha'u'llah, founder of the faith, made with humanity and his followers, appointing Abdu'l-Baha as the head of the Baha'i religion who would interpret Baha'i teachings. Abdu'l-Baha chose the date when followers requested an occasion to remember his importance.

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1716 - The first lion to be exhibited in America went on display in Boston, MA.

1825 - The first college social fraternity, Kappa Alpha, was formed at Union College in Schenectady, NY.

1917 - The National Hockey League (NHL) was officially formed in Montreal, Canada.

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1922 - In Egypt, Howard Carter peered into the tomb of King Tutankhamen.

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1940 - The Nazis forced 500,000 Jews of Warsaw, Poland to live within a walled ghetto.

Image result for 1941 - U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a bill establishing the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day. In 1939 Roosevelt had signed a bill that changed the celebration of Thanksgiving to the third Thursday of November.

Image result for 1941 - U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a bill establishing the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day. In 1939 Roosevelt had signed a bill that changed the celebration of Thanksgiving to the third Thursday of November.

1941 - U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a bill establishing the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day. In 1939 Roosevelt had signed a bill that changed the celebration of Thanksgiving to the third Thursday of November.

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Image result for 1962 - The Beatles recorded "Please Please Me."

1962 - The Beatles recorded "Please Please Me."
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Image result for 1973 - Rose Mary Woods, told a federal court that she was responsible for the 18-1/2 minute gap in a key Watergate tape. Woods was U.S. President Nixon's personal secretary.

1973 - Rose Mary Woods, told a federal court that she was responsible for the 18-1/2 minute gap in a key Watergate tape. Woods was U.S. President Nixon's personal secretary.

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2011 - The Mars Science Laboratory/Curiosity spacecraft launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL. The Mars rover Curiosity landed on the floor of Gale Crater on August 6, 2012.

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DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, November 26

Although you possess considerable common sense, you do question accepted rules. You are a seeker, yet your feet are on the ground. You want to create your own destiny, and and bumps and bruises along the way simply contribute to your growth, and you know it. Your emotions are up and down, although others may not always see this until they know you well. Your nature is irrepressible, yet you manage to earn others' respect at the same time. Famous people born today:

1827 Ellen G. White, American religious leader (Seventh-day Adventist Church), born in Gorham, Maine

Chemist/Nobel Laureate Karl Ziegler

1898 Karl Ziegler, German chemist and Nobel Laureate (polymers), born in Helsa, German Empire (d. 1973)
Cartoonist Charles M. Schulz

1922 Charles M. Schulz, American cartoonist(Peanuts), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota (d. 2000)

1933 Robert Goulet, American singer and actor, born in Lawrence, Massachusetts (d. 2007)
Singer Tina Turner

1939 Tina Turner, [Anna Mae Bullock], American singer (Proud Mary), born in Nutbush, Tennessee

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READERS INFO

Peoples Gas Holiday Market 2018

Nov 16 - Dec 23, 2018 | Pittsburgh, PA

Come winter, the Market Square is transformed into a charming European-inspired holiday market complete with festive lights and wooden chalets! Guests can shop for themselves or for their loved ones, all while enjoying live performances and light shows! There's a lot of fun to be had at the Peoples Gas Holiday Market, so much so that even Santa himself makes an appearance!

further information: Home - Downtown Pittsburgh

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Philbrook Festival 2018

Nov 23 - Dec 31, 2018 | Tulsa, OK

Philbrook Museum of Art|2727 S Rockford Rd
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You can travel to some far away land for the historically significant, but did you know your local Philbrook Museum has a festival laden with local talent? If you didn’t, you do now. You’ll find exceptionally original and creative artwork by local geniuses to purchase for your dull living quarters. In celebration of the jam-packed holiday season, Philbrook will be decked out in colorful décor and shiny lights to get you into the proper spirit.

further information: Philbrook Museum of Art - Philbrook Festival Tulsa, OK

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Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show 2018

Nov 30 - Dec 2, 2018 | Pomona, CA

Fairplex Building 4|1101 West McKinley Avenue

Harvest Festival Art & Craft Show 2018: Fairplex, Pomona

Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show welcomes the fall season in cities across the western US with live entertainment and a large selection of quality handmade arts and crafts. Guests can browse through a broad array of jewelry, clothing, artwork and various other goods. The festival also offers a tasty selection of specialty foods, and family-oriented live musical and theatrical performances accompany the many vendors at the festival.

further information: Harvest Festival Art & Craft Show 2018: Fairplex, Pomona

Pictures of the day

Parantica aglea, also known as the glassy tiger, is a butterfly found in the Indomalayan realm. It is part of the Danainae group within the family Nymphalidae. There are two subspecies, P. a. aglea and P. a. melanoides.

Little Egret