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Celebrate Saxophone Day

Ahhh, the Saxophone. That sultry wail on a mist-ridden street, the seductive tones of Kenny G, and the rich warm sound of a jazzy riff. These sounds truly capture the heart and imagination of their listeners, and have since the instrument first came on the scene. From professional musicians like the jazz legend Johnny Hodges, to Bill Clinton, the former president of the United States, the Saxophone knows no boundaries of class or race. If you’ve never really taken the time to enjoy the beautiful music of this instrument, Saxophone Day is your time to indulge.

History of Saxophone Day

The Saxophone is a woodwind instrument that was developed by a second generation Belgian instrument designer by the name of Adolphe Sax in 1846. His goal was to create the most powerful and adaptable brass woodwind instrument to fill the perceived gap between their respective sections. While it was initially developed to be used in classical music, the diversity of the saxophone has found its way into just about every type of music you can imagine.

From its creation, there have been multiple derivations of the saxophone, from the Alto (being the most common) all the way up the scale to the Sopranissimo (a very high pitched instrument) all the way down to the Subcontrabass (the deepest throated of the saxophones). Though developed to be the balancing point between brass and woodwind instruments, the saxophone is classified, officially, as a woodwind.

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Word of the Day

middling

Definition:

(adjective) Lacking exceptional quality or ability.

Synonyms:

mediocre, average, fair

Usage:

The performance was middling at best, but for some reason the audience still rose to its feet at the end of the show for a standing ovation.

Idiom of the Day

shaken up

— Greatly startled, shocked, or upset.

This Day in History

Voters Reject Proposal to Establish Australia as a Republic (1999)

The British began settling Australia in 1788, and before long, the entire continent was a British dependency. Over the years, Britain's role in Australian government has been progressively restricted, yet Australians remain reluctant to entirely cut ties, as evidenced by the 1999 referendum in which voters rejected a plan to establish Australia as a republic and replace the British monarch as head of state with a president elected by parliament.

James Naismith (1861)

While teaching physical education in 1891, Naismith was tasked with creating a safe and inexpensive indoor sport to occupy his students during the Massachusetts winter. His game involved throwing a soccer ball through suspended half-bushel peach baskets, hence the name "basketball"—though "Naismith Ball" was briefly considered before the inventor rejected it. The game took off on campus and quickly spread across the US and around the globe.

Gustavus Adolphus Day

Swedish King Gustav II was killed during the Thirty Years' War while leading a cavalry charge at the Battle of Lützen on November 6, 1632, turning a tactical victory into a national tragedy for the Swedes. The anniversary of his death is observed throughout Sweden with patriotic demonstrations, particularly in Skansen, Stockholm's outdoor museum. Enormous bonfires are built on Reindeer Mountain and processions of students carry lighted torches through the museum grounds.

Researchers discover new crocodile species

For nearly 85 years, crocodile experts knew of just three species in Africa —the dwarf, Nile and slender-snouted. Researchers, including Matthew Shirley from Florida International University's Tropical Conservation Institute and George Amato of the American ...
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Image result for 1789 - Father John Carroll was appointed as the first Roman Catholic bishop in the United States of America.

1789 - Father John Carroll was appointed as the first Roman Catholic bishop in the United States of America.

Image result for 1851 - Charles Henry Dow was born. He was the founder of Dow Jones & Company.

1851 - Charles Henry Dow was born. He was the founder of Dow Jones & Company.

Image result for 1860 - Abraham Lincoln was elected to be the sixteenth president of the United States.

Image result for 1860 - Abraham Lincoln was elected to be the sixteenth president of the United States.

1860 - Abraham Lincoln was elected to be the sixteenth president of the United States.

Image result for 1894 - William C. Hooker received a patent for the mousetrap.

Image result for 1894 - William C. Hooker received a patent for the mousetrap.

1894 - William C. Hooker received a patent for the mousetrap.

Image result for 1923 - Jacob Schick was granted a patent for the electric shaver.

1923 - Jacob Schick was granted a patent for the electric shaver.

Image result for 1965 - The Freedom Flights program began which would allow 250,000 Cubans to come to the United States by 1971.

Image result for 1965 - The Freedom Flights program began which would allow 250,000 Cubans to come to the United States by 1971.

1965 - The Freedom Flights program began which would allow 250,000 Cubans to come to the United States by 1971.

Image result for 1967 - Phil Donahue began a TV talk show in Dayton, OH. The show was on the air for 29 years.

Image result for 1967 - Phil Donahue began a TV talk show in Dayton, OH. The show was on the air for 29 years.

1967 - Phil Donahue began a TV talk show in Dayton, OH. The show was on the air for 29 years.

Image result for 1995 - Art Modell, the owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced plans to move his team to Baltimore. (Maryland)

Image result for 1995 - Art Modell, the owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced plans to move his team to Baltimore. (Maryland)

1995 - Art Modell, the owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced plans to move his team to Baltimore. (Maryland)

Image result for 1996 - Michael Jordan scored 50 points for the 29th time in his NBA career.

Image result for 1996 - Michael Jordan scored 50 points for the 29th time in his NBA career.

1996 - Michael Jordan scored 50 points for the 29th time in his NBA career.

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DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, November 6

You are a dynamic, passionate person who has a lot to give, but who also expects the same level of commitment in return. You are determined to follow through on your own commitments and responsibilities, and you generally do what it takes to achieve your goals. Your charisma sets you apart from others, and you find that others quite easily respect you. Willing to help out, but never a pushover, you know your limits and you don't have much trouble communicating them. You are somewhat of a perfectionist, and your tendency to try to control things is most apparent in your career and on the home front. You are an executive, but you also know the value of teamwork and charm, so you don't come on too strong. Your distaste for the superficial is marked. Famous people born today:

1494 Suleiman the Magnificent, Ottoman Sultan and the longest-reigning sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1530-1566), born in Trabzon, Ottoman Empire (d. 1566)

Composer John Philip Sousa

1854 John Philip Sousa, march king (Stars & Stripes Forever), born in Washington, D.C.
Basketball Inventor James Naismith

1861 James Naismith, Canadian-American physical educator and inventor (basketball, football helmet), born in Almonte, Ontario (d. 1939)
Actress Sally Field

1946 Sally Field, American actress (Forrest Gump, Gidget, Flying Nun), born in Pasadena, California
Rock Vocalist Glenn Frey

1948 Glenn Frey, American rock vocalist (Eagles-Take it Easy), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 2016)
Actress Emma Stone

1988 Emma Stone, American actress (Superbad, The Amazing Spider-Man), born in Scottsdale, Arizona

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READERS INFO

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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (May 25, 1840 – November 6, 1893)

Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, was a Russian composer of the romantic period, some of whose works are among the most popular music in the classical repertoire. He was the first Russian composer whose music made a lasting impression internationally.

Monument to the Russian classical composer Pyotr Ilyich
Tchaikovsky outside the Conservatory in Moscow, Russia.

Lititz Kid-Lit Festival 2018

Nov 10, 2018 | Lititz, PA

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In a culture obsessed with television and smartphones, kids have lost the motivation to read a good book. The Lititz Literature Festival will unglue your child’s eyes from their blinding electronics and get them interested in reading again. Let your little one loose to explore the ever-expanding world of literature as several kid-friendly authors visit the festival with their engaging written and illustrated works.

further information: 2018 Lititz Kid-Lit Festival

Louisville Literary Arts Writer's Block Festival 2018

Nov 10, 2018 | Louisville, KY

Spalding University, College Street Building|812 S 2nd St

The Writer’s Block Festival in Louisville is an annual celebration of literature and the art of writing. The festival is a great free event for anyone interested in indie literature and community-driven artistic collaboration. Events and activities include panels on literature and writing, an art and print fair, poetry and prose readings, a keynote speaker address and small craft workshops available for a fee.

further information: Louisville Literary Arts | WRITER'S BLOCK FEST

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Louisiana Book Festival 2018

Nov 10, 2018 | Baton Rouge, LA

The annual Louisiana Book Festival is held in Baton Rouge at the Louisiana State Capitol and the State Library of Louisiana. Free to the public, this celebration of readers, writers and their books features over 150 different authors and a market of booksellers and book related exhibits. Food and beverages are available and family-friendly activities are included in the lineup. Come out to discover new stories, and don’t forget to partake in a cooking demonstration and enjoy the live music.

further information: Louisiana Book Festival

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Pictures of the day

Balliol College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. One of Oxford's oldest colleges, it was founded in around 1263 by John I de Balliol, a rich landowner from Barnard's Castle in County Durham, who provided the foundation and endowment for the college. When de Balliol died in 1269 his wife, Dervorguilla, continued his work in setting up the college, providing a further endowment and writing the statutes. Among the college's alumni are Harald V of Norway and former prime ministers H. H. Asquith, Harold Macmillan, and Edward Heath. John Wycliffe, who translated the Bible into English, was Master of the college in the 1360s. This picture depicts the college's dining hall which was designed by Alfred Waterhouse and built in 1877. The hall features a Henry Willis organ.

CLOSE UP AND PERSONAL

A crocodile cruises by in Cuba's Jardines de la Reina, or "Gardens of the Queen." Named by Christopher Columbus, the group of islands is one of Cuba's largest protected areas.