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Celebrate International Men's Day

International Men’s Day was created in 1999 in Trinidad and Tobago. The main purpose of the day is to focus on the health of males. Other aspects of the day include improving gender relations, showing that men can be positive role models, and promoting gender equality.

Over eighty countries celebrate Man Day, but it’s not always been like this. Most countries on the list such as the United States and the United Kingdom have only recently started to promote the day.

If you want to take part in events, look on-line to find one of many groups gathering together to have fun. Most places will have fun events with a “manly” theme, such as wrestling and rodeo bull riding.

Some years, the coordinators of Man Day suggest a secondary theme to be taken into consideration. Although it’s not needed to follow these themes, most countries do as they allow each country to feel as if they’re part of something bigger.

thanks, Patty

The Holy Bible

A FORE-EDGE PAINTING is a technique of painting on the edges of the pages of a book. The artwork can only be seen when the pages are fanned, as seen in the animation below. When the book is closed, you don’t see the image because it is hidden by the gilding (i.e., the gold leaf applied to the edges of the page). Fore-edge paintings first arose during the European Middle Ages but came to prominence during the mid-17th century to the late 19th century. The Boston Public Library holds one of the finest collections of fore-edge paintings in the United States.

Word of the Day

deadpan

Definition:

(adjective) Deliberately impassive in manner.

Synonyms:

expressionless, poker-faced, unexpressive, impassive

Usage:

Although he was distraught when the guilty verdict was read, his deadpan expression made it seem as though he did not care.

Idiom of the Day

stuffed to the gills

— Completely full; teeming; having no room to spare.

This Day in History

Prestige Oil Spill (2002)

On Nov. 13, 2002, the Prestige oil tanker suffered damage in a storm and began leaking oil. Denied entry to ports in Spain, France, and Portugal, the stricken vessel was kept at sea for nearly a week before it broke apart and sank about 150 mi (250 km) from the Spanish coast. The resulting oil spill, the worst environmental disaster in Spain's history, fouled much of the Galician coastline as well as parts of the French coast.

William Ashley "Billy" Sunday (1862)

Sunday was the most popular American evangelist of the World War I era, drawing an estimated 100 million people to his revival meetings. Preaching was a second career for him. Before undergoing a religious conversion, he had been a professional baseball player. A flamboyant fundamentalist whose sermons reflected the social upheaval of the transition from a rural to an urban society, Sunday advocated a strict morality and promoted Prohibition.

Garifuna Settlement Day

Garifuna Settlement Day honors the heritage of the Garifuna people, a unique ethnic group in the Caribbean and Central America. In 1943, Garafuna Settlement Day was declared a holiday in the southern districts of Belize, and it is now celebrated throughout the country. There are long sessions of traditional drumming and dancing, and Garifuna crafts and food are sold and displayed. Events to raise awareness and appreciation of Garifuna culture are common, including special days to dress in traditional clothing, a Miss Garifuna Belize beauty pageant, parades, and rallies.

Scientists Unveil Ancient Sea Monsters Found In Angola

When the South Atlantic Ocean was young, sea monsters ruled it. Some of their bones have turned up along the coast of West Africa and are going on exhibit Friday at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. They tell a story of the bloody birth of an ...
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Image result for 1863 - U.S. President Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg Address as he dedicated a national cemetery at the site of the Civil War battlefield in Pennsylvania.

1863 - U.S. President Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg Address as he dedicated a national cemetery at the site of the Civil War battlefield in Pennsylvania.
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Image result for 1895 - The "paper pencil" was patented by Frederick E. Blaisdell.

1895 - The "paper pencil" was patented by Frederick E. Blaisdell.

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Image result for 1928 - "Time" magazine presented its cover in color for the first time. The subject was Japanese Emperor Hirohito.

1928 - "Time" magazine presented its cover in color for the first time. The subject was Japanese Emperor Hirohito.

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Image result for 1954 - Two automatic toll collectors were placed in service on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey.

1954 - Two automatic toll collectors were placed in service on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey.

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Image result for 1969 - Apollo 12 astronauts Charles Conrad and Alan Bean made man's second landing on the moon.

1969 - Apollo 12 astronauts Charles Conrad and Alan Bean made man's second landing on the moon.

Image result for 1977 - Egyptian President Anwar Sadat became the first Arab leader to set foot in Israel on an official visit.

Image result for 1977 - Egyptian President Anwar Sadat became the first Arab leader to set foot in Israel on an official visit.

1977 - Egyptian President Anwar Sadat became the first Arab leader to set foot in Israel on an official visit.

Image result for 1984 - Dwight Gooden, 20-year-old, of the New York Mets, became the youngest major-league pitcher to be named Rookie of the Year in the National League. (MLB)

Image result for 1984 - Dwight Gooden, 20-year-old, of the New York Mets, became the youngest major-league pitcher to be named Rookie of the Year in the National League. (MLB)

1984 - Dwight Gooden, 20-year-old, of the New York Mets, became the youngest major-league pitcher to be named Rookie of the Year in the National League. (MLB)

Image result for 1997 - In Carlisle, IA, septuplets were born to Bobbi McCaughey. It was only the second known case where all seven were born alive.

Image result for 1997 - In Carlisle, IA, septuplets were born to Bobbi McCaughey. It was only the second known case where all seven were born alive.

1997 - In Carlisle, IA, sextuplets were born to Bobbi McCaughey. It was only the second known case where all seven were born alive.

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Image result for 1998 - Michelle Lee received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

1998 - Michelle Lee received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Image result for 2003 - Eight competing designs for a memorial to the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center were unveiled. One design would be built at the site of the World Trade Center.

2003 - Eight competing designs for a memorial to the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center were unveiled. One design would be built at the site of the World Trade Center.

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DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, November 19

You are a determined, sharp-witted person with strong desires and attainable ideals. You need to stand out, not in a flashy manner, but as an entirely unique individual. Others naturally admire you for your strength of character and backbone. Although you are a natural leader, you are also a humanitarian. At times quite self-absorbed and private, you are very much at ease in social settings as well. You need channels for your strong desires and your need for self-expression. Never afraid of an obstacle along your path, you are gutsy, dynamic, resourceful, and you rise to a challenge. Famous people born today:

1831 James A. Garfield, 20th US President(Republican: 1881), born in Moreland Hills, Ohio (d. 1881)

Archaeologist and Explorer Hiram Bingham

1875 Hiram Bingham, American archaeologist who re-discovered the Incan site of Machu Picchu, born in Honolulu, Hawaii (d. 1956)

4th Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi

1917 Indira Gandhi, 4th Prime Minister of India (1966-77, 1980-84), born in Allahabad India (d. 1984)

1920 Gene Tierney, American actress (Laura, Leave Her to Heaven, The Razor's Edge), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1991)

1921 Roy Campanella, American Baseball Hall of Fame catcher (NL MVP 1951,53,55 Brooklyn Dodgers), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

TV and Radio Host Larry King

1933 Larry King, American radio/TV host "143 Arivadechi" (Larry King Show, CNN), born in NYC, New York

Founder of CNN Ted Turner

1938 Ted Turner, American founder of CNN, owner of the Atlanta Braves and winner of the America's Cup in 1977, born in Cincinnati, Ohio

Fashion Designer Calvin Klein

1942 Calvin Klein, American fashion designer(Calvin Klein Jeans, CK), born in The Bronx, New York

1961 Meg Ryan, American actress (When Harry Met Sally, As the World Turns), born in Fairfield, Connecticut

1962 Jodie Foster, American actress (The Accused, The Silence of the Lambs), born in Los Angeles, California

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Ford Motor Co. announced it was ending the production of the unpopular Edsel on this day in 1959.

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Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show 2018

Nov 23-25, 2018 | Nov 30 - Dec 2, 2018 | San Jose, CA

San Jose McEnery Convention Center|150 W San Carlos St
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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: San Jose

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Craftsmen's Classic Art & Craft Festival 2018

Nov 23-25, 2018 | Mar 1-3, 2019 | Greensboro, NC

Greensboro Coliseum Complex|1921 W Gate City Blvd
Craftsmen's Classics

The Craftsmen’s Classic is such a…classic…that it occurs 9 times a year in many different locations in the Carolinas and Virginia. Why is it so popular? Well, it’s because it hosts hundreds of fine artisans and craftsmen who put their stunningly original work on display. With traditional and contemporary works abound, you never know what you’ll stumble upon at this festival.

further information: CraftShow.com - Craftsmen's Classics

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South Street Headhouse District 4th Fridays on Fabric Row 2018

Nov 23, 2018 | Dec 28, 2018 | Philadelphia, PA

South Street Headhouse District|200 Pine St
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Your Fridays from March to December look pretty empty. Besides, your sense of fashion is too dull to be seen in public. That’s why you should take your hard-earned money to Philadelphia’s Fabric Row and completely overhaul your wardrobe. There are more than 50 local businesses to find a few outfits that will make you really stand out (in a good way, of course). There’s also an abundance of restaurants, tattoo shops and many other retail stores waiting to be explored. Perhaps you need to overhaul yourself in general.

further information: Fourth Fridays on Fabric Row - South Street Headhouse District

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Pictures of the day

The William Crooks is a 4-4-0 steam locomotive that was the first locomotive to operate in the U.S. state of Minnesota, beginning in 1861. It was named after William Crooks, the chief mechanical engineer for the St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, who earlier served as a colonel in the 6th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War. Crooks laid out the initial ten-mile track between Minneapolis and St. Paul on which the locomotive operated. It was retired from regular service in 1897, but operated special services for several further decades. It is now in the Lake Superior Railroad Museum in Duluth.