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Celebrate Universal Children's Day
You’ve heard so many people say it: children are the future. And whether you yourself have children or not, that still rings true. Today’s children are tomorrow’s scientists, politicians, doctors and teachers. Today’s children will inherit all of what humanity has managed to accomplish since the beginning of its existence, both the good and honorable deeds and the cruel wars and terrible failures. It is the children of today that will be charged with protecting the weak and vulnerable of this world, and making even the hardest of decisions in order to do so. Who then, if not our children, deserves a holiday? This special day is dedicated to all of the children, so that they may enjoy these carefree years while they last and be ready for the responsibilities that await them. So let’s live it up, kids!
History of Universal Children’s Day
Universal Children’s Day was first announced by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1954. Originally, there were 2 goals this day was to help achieve: to encourage children of all races, creeds and religions to spend time together, getting to know each other and appreciating each other’s differences, and to prompt governments worldwide to pay more attention to the welfare of their youngest citizens. Although Universal Children’s Day takes place on November 20th, each country that participates in the festivities has its own date set aside for this purpose—in South Sudan, for example, Children’s Day is celebrated on December 23rd, in Cuba on the third Sunday of July, and in Poland on June 1st. Since its establishment as a holiday, Universal Children’s Day has been tied to many different, honorable causes, such as the commitment to stopping HIV/AIDS by 2015. Another one of the goals Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon of the United Nations aspires to reach is for every child to have access to an education and be able to attend school. Promoting peace, respect and concern for the environment among the world’s children are also considered to be of utmost
Q: Can a turkey jump higher than the Empire State Building?
A: Yes, of course! A building can't jump at all.
A: Yes, of course! A building can't jump at all.
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (adjective) More than is needed, desired, or required. | ||
| Synonyms: | excess, extra, redundant, supererogatory, surplus, superfluous, spare | ||
| Usage: | His appearance...is apt to occasion some little stir at the tea-table of a farmhouse, and the addition of a supernumerary dish of cakes or sweetmeats, or, peradventure, the parade of a silver teapot. | ||
Q: Why did the cranberries turn red?
A: Because they saw the turkey dressing.
A: Because they saw the turkey dressing.
Idiom of the Day
take a bawling out— To receive a very severe rebuke, chastisement, or scolding (from someone). |
Q: When did the Pilgrims first say, "God bless America?"
A: The first time they heard America sneeze.
A: The first time they heard America sneeze.
This Day in History
Oil Rig Accidentally Drains Lake Peigneur (1980)
| When Leonce Viator, Jr., set out in his boat for a day of fishing on Louisiana's Lake Peigneur, he never imagined he would end up fighting for his life. But that is exactly what happened after an oil rig on the lake's surface accidentally bored through the roof of a salt mine beneath it. Like a bathtub whose plug has been pulled, the lake began draining into the mine, creating a whirlpool that sucked in not just water but barges, trees, and acres of surrounding land. |
Selma Lagerlöf (1858)
Lagerlöf was a Swedish author who is best known for her children's book, The Wonderful Adventures of Nils. While working as a teacher, Lagerlöf got her big break as a writer when chapters of her first novel, Gösta Berling's Saga, won first prize in a literary contest. Lagerlöf rooted her work in legend in a reaction against contemporary Swedish realism. In 1909, she became the first woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Mawlid al-Nabi (Mawlid al-Nabi)
| Mawlid al-Nabi celebrates the birth of Muhammed, the founder of Islam. Born in Mecca around 570, he was a shepherd and a trader who began to receive revelations from God when he was 40 years old. Over the next 23 years he not only established a religion but brought an unprecedented political unity to Arab tribes. Muhammad's birth began to be observed as a public holiday about the 12th century. It is celebrated with the recitation of litanies in mosques, and with firecrackers and gift-giving throughout the Middle East and countries with prominent Muslim populations. |
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1873 - Budapest was formed when the rival cities of Buda and Pest were united to form the capital of Hungary.
1945 - 24 Nazi leaders went before an international war crimes tribunal in Nuremberg, Germany.
1947 - Britain's Princess Elizabeth married Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh in Westminster Abbey.
1962 - Mickey Mantle was named the American League Most Valuable Player for the third time.
1986 - Dr. Halfdan Maher, the director of the World Health Organization, announced the first coordinated global effort to fight the disease AIDS.
1986 - The one billionth Little Golden Book was printed. The title was The Poky Little Puppy.
1992 - A fire seriously damaged the northwest side of Windsor Castle in England.
1994 - David Crosby got a liver transplant.
1995 - Princess Diana admitted being unfaithful to Prince Charles in an interview that was broadcast on BBC Television.
1995 - Princess Diana admitted being unfaithful to Prince Charles in an interview that was broadcast on BBC Television.
1997 - Kenny G. received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2001 - The U.S. Justice Department headquarters building was renamed the Robert F. Kennedy building by President George W. Bush. The event was held on what would have been Kennedy's 76th birthday.
2001 - The U.S. Justice Department headquarters building was renamed the Robert F. Kennedy building by President George W. Bush. The event was held on what would have been Kennedy's 76th birthday.
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, November 20
You are a dedicated, family-loving person who is loyal to loved ones. Your personality is highly intuitive and receptive, and the quiet strength that sits just under the surface forms some of your considerable charm. Desirous and passionate, you sometimes over-indulge in the pleasures of life. Because you value partnership so strongly, you must guard against smothering your loved ones. There is a fine line for you between caring and possessiveness. Your strong character is apt to propel you into a leadership position in your career. If so, you are what might be considered a benevolent leader, as you are very big-hearted. Famous people born today:
1889 Edwin Hubble, American astronomer(discoverer of galaxies, red shift), born in Marshfield, Missouri (d. 1953)
1925 Robert F. Kennedy, American politician (D-Sen-NY, US Attorney General), born in Brookline, Massachusetts (d. 1968)
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The musical CABARET opened on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre on this date.
Joel Grey, center, and the original 1966 Broadway cast of "Cabaret."
Superstition Farms SuperFarm Market 2018
Nov 22, 2018 | Nov 29, 2018 | Mesa, AZ
Superstition Farm|3440 S Hawes Rd
There could never be enough “supers” to explain how super the Superstition Farms SuperFarm Market in Mesa, Arizona, is. It’s like a grocery store that’s only open once a week and offers nothing but locally grown produce. The market, which is only open on Thursdays, sells vegetables and fruits—pesticide free—that are grown in Arizona. There is also SuperFarm dairy items available, a petting zoo and more.
further information: Super Farm Market At Superstition Farm
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Historic Downtown Jersey City Farmers' Market 2018
Nov 22, 2018 | Nov 26, 2018 | Jersey City, NJ
Grove PATH Plaza|325 Grove St
The Historic Downtown Farmers' Market keeps on growing and growing. More vendors are popping up yearly to serve you the freshest local produce, baked goods and other delicious fare. From May to December, you can take a stroll through the market to stock up on these goodies before the devastating winter swoops in and reduces you to frequent trips through the drive-thru.
further information: Farmers Market - Downtown Jersey City, NJ
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The Market at Pepper Place 2018
Nov 24, 2018 | Dec 1, 2018 | Birmingham, AL
Pepper Place|2829 2nd Ave S
The deep South is psycho about college football, hospitality and tasty food all year long. That means growing season at the Pepper Place Market never really ends, it just starts up again depending on the season. Take a stroll through Alabama's popular marketplace and you'll find an abundance of homegrown produce, hand-crafted items and true Southern spirit. Besides juicy fruits and veggies, you'll stumble upon the greenest Christmas trees and a wealth of local products that will look perfect in a Christmas stocking or wrapped under the tree.
further information: WELCOME
Q: If Pilgrims traveled on the Mayflower, what do college students travel on?
A: Scholar ships.
A: Scholar ships.
Pictures of the day
Charles I (19 November 1600 – 30 January 1649) was monarch of the three kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1625 until his execution in 1649. The second son of King James VI of Scotland, he spent most of his life in England after his father inherited the English throne in 1603. His reign was marked by quarrels with the Parliament of England, which sought to curb his royal prerogative. From 1642, Charles fought the armies of the English and Scottish parliaments in the English Civil War. His defeat led to his execution, followed by establishment of a republic called the Commonwealth of England. This painting, titled Equestrian Portrait of Charles I, is an oil-on-canvas work by Charles's Principal Painter in Ordinary, Anthony van Dyck. The portrait, now in the National Gallery in London, is thought to have been painted in about 1637–38, and is one of many portraits of Charles by van Dyck, including several equestrian portraits.
Ruddy Turnstones
Q: What do you call a stuffed animal?
A: You, after Thanksgiving.
A: You, after Thanksgiving.
knit, Christmas
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thanks, Heide
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knit, Thanksgiving
Q: What do you call Thanksgiving if you're selfish?
A: Thanks-taking.
A: Thanks-taking.
thanks, Violet
crochet
thanks, Gabby
crochet
crochet
Crochet Striped Mittens
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Q: What do you call a running turkey?
A: Fast food.
A: Fast food.
RECIPE ... Thanksgiving
thanks, Gloria
Q: What happens when you're too harsh on cranberries and make them sad?
A: They turn into blueberries.
A: They turn into blueberries.
CROCKPOT RECIPE ... Thanksgiving
thanks, Sally
Q: What do you get if you divide the circumference of a pumpkin by its diameter?
A: Pumpkin pi.
A: Pumpkin pi.
SWEETS ... Thanksgiving
thanks, Carol
Q: Why did the turkey cross the road?
A: It was Thanksgiving Day and he wanted people to think he was a chicken!
A: It was Thanksgiving Day and he wanted people to think he was a chicken!
Q: What would you get if you crossed a turkey with an octopus?
A: Enough drumsticks for everyone.
A: Enough drumsticks for everyone.
CRAFTS ... Thanksgiving
thanks, Kathy
A first grade class was asked to write a paragraph called "What I'm thankful for on Thanksgiving." Little Johnny's began, "I am thankful that I'm not a turkey."
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Thanksgiving recipe
thanks, Shelley
A potato and a sweet potato were playing on the playground. The sweet potato told the potato, "Hey, I just found out I'm related to you." The potato said, "No, you're not!" and the sweet potato replied, "Yes, I yam."
PUZZLE
I was going to serve sweet potatoes with Thanksgiving dinner, but now that I sat on them, I'm serving squash.
WORD SEARCH
| accent alloy audit bilge bribe churlish class clean | clout clown depend drone eclogue exist favor folly | gent gifted gland inkling kindle ledger lull | marker merry neglect pact peculiarity pint plan pollen pyre | skinny sport stripe stupidity think tool trifle |
Q: If Pilgrims were alive today, what would they be known for?
A: Their age!
A: Their age!
SUDOKU ... very hard
solution:
Mom wants you to help us fix Thanksgiving dinner.
Dad: Why? Is it broken?
Dad: Why? Is it broken?
QUOTE
Q: What sound does a limping turkey make?
A: "Wobble, wobble!"
A: "Wobble, wobble!"
Q: Why did the farmer have to separate the chicken and the turkey?
A: He suspected fowl play.
A: He suspected fowl play.
CLEVER
Q: What did the hipster say the day after Thanksgiving?
A: I liked the leftovers before they were cool.
A: I liked the leftovers before they were cool.
EYE OPENER
thanks, Shelley
Q: What do you call a turkey on the day after Thanksgiving?
A: Lucky.
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