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Celebrate Human Rights Day

Every so often a thing comes to pass that is of such astounding importance that we must stand up and recognize it. We must place this thing on the pedestal it deserves, and ensure that the precepts and policies put in place by it are adhered to, appreciated, and spread as far as the human voice will carry. Such is the sort of message sent by Human Rights Day.

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History of Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day was established in 1948, and ever since that auspicious day it has stood as the first major stride forward in ensuring that the rights of every human across the globe are protected. From the most basic human needs such as food, shelter, and water, all the way up to access to free and uncensored information, such has been the goals and ambitions laid out that day.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was a shout across the world by the leading countries in the world, stating loud and clear that no matter where we live, what we believe, or how we love, we are each individually deserving of the most basic fundamentals of human needs. Every year Human Rights Day marks conferences around the world dedicated to ensuring that these ideals are pursued, and that the basic Human Rights of every person is made a priority in the global theater.

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Word of the Day

head-to-head

Definition:

(adjective) Involving two persons; intimately private.

Synonyms:

tete-a-tete

Usage:

The quiet, uncrowded restaurant was the perfect setting for the couple's head-to-head conversation.

Idiom of the Day

lipstick on a pig

— Some superficial or cosmetic change to something so that it seems more attractive, appealing, or successful than it really is.

This Day in History

Imperial Japanese Navy Sinks Two British Warships (1941)

Japanese aggression in late 1941 prompted Britain to send two of their largest warships—HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse—to the Pacific as a deterrent. However, war in the Pacific escalated with the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7. Three days later, Japanese forces destroyed the Prince of Wales and Repulse near Singapore. The warships were the first sunk by aircraft while at sea.

Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet (1787)

A promising student with varied interests, Gallaudet earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Yale, after which he attended seminary and became a preacher. However, upon meeting 9-year-old Alice Cogswell, the deaf daughter of a neighbor, his interests turned to education of the deaf. He traveled to Europe to study the latest methods, including sign language, and returned to found the first American free school for the deaf.

Thailand Constitution Day

In 1932, Thailand's absolute monarchy was replaced with a constitutional monarchy. King Rama VII oversaw the transfer of power. Under the newly instituted constitution of that time, the monarchy remained in place and the king was designated the head of state. Thailand has had a series of 18 constitutions or charters since 1932, the latest one being adopted in 2007. Each has allowed for a constitutional monarchy with greater or lesser power. Celebrations on Constitution Day involve the people thanking the monarchy for granting them a chance to take part in running the country.

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Image result for 1768 - The Royal Academy of Arts was founded in London by George III. Joshua Reynolds was its first president.

1768 - The Royal Academy of Arts was founded in London by George III. Joshua Reynolds was its first president.

1817 - Mississippi was admitted to the Union as the 20th American state.

1830 - Emily Dickinson was born in Amherst, MA. Only seven of her works were published while she was alive.

1851 - American librarian Melvil Dewey was born. He created the "Dewey Decimal Classification" system.

1901 - The first Nobel prizes were awarded.

1931 - Jane Addams became a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, she was the first American woman to do so.

1948 - The United Nations General Assembly adopted its Universal Declaration on Human Rights

Image result for 1949 - Fats Domino cut eight tracks during his first recording session at Cosimo Matassaâ€™s J&M Studios.

1949 - Fats Domino cut eight tracks during his first recording session at Cosimo Matassa’s J&M Studios.

Image result for 1950 - Dr. Ralph J. Bunche was presented the Nobel Peace Prize. He was the first African-American to receive the award. Bunche was awarded the prize for his efforts in mediation between Israel and neighboring Arab states.

1950 - Dr. Ralph J. Bunche was presented the Nobel Peace Prize. He was the first African-American to receive the award. Bunche was awarded the prize for his efforts in mediation between Israel and neighboring Arab states.

Image result for 1953 - Hugh Hefner published the first "Playboy" magazine with an investment of $7,600.

1953 - Hugh Hefner published the first "Playboy" magazine with an investment of $7,600.

Image result for 1958 - The first domestic passenger jet flight took place in the U.S. when 111 passengers flew from New York to Miami on a National Airlines Boeing 707.

Image result for 1958 - The first domestic passenger jet flight took place in the U.S. when 111 passengers flew from New York to Miami on a National Airlines Boeing 707.

1958 - The first domestic passenger jet flight took place in the U.S. when 111 passengers flew from New York to Miami on a National Airlines Boeing 707.

Image result for 1962 - Frank Gifford (New York Giants) was on the cover of "Sports Illustrated."

Image result for 1962 - Frank Gifford (New York Giants) was on the cover of "Sports Illustrated."

1962 - Frank Gifford (New York Giants) was on the cover of "Sports Illustrated."

Image result for 1964 - In Oslo, Norway, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize. He was the youngest person to receive the award.

1964 - In Oslo, Norway, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize. He was the youngest person to receive the award.

1965 - The Grateful Dead played their first concert. The show took place at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, CA.

1990 - The U.S. Food & Drug Administration approved Norplant, a long-acting contraceptive implant.

Image result for 1994 - Yasser Arafat, Shimon Peres and Yitzhak Rabin received the Nobel Peace Prize. They pledged to pursue their mission of healing the Middle East.

1994 - Yasser Arafat, Shimon Peres and Yitzhak Rabin received the Nobel Peace Prize. They pledged to pursue their mission of healing the Middle East.

Image result for 2007 - Cristina Fernandez was sworn in as Argentina's first elected female president.

2007 - Cristina Fernandez was sworn in as Argentina's first elected female president.

Image result for 2010 - Bob Dylan's handwritten lyrics for his song "The Times They Are a-Changin" sold at auction for $422,500.

Image result for 2010 - Bob Dylan's handwritten lyrics for his song "The Times They Are a-Changin" sold at auction for $422,500.

2010 - Bob Dylan's handwritten lyrics for his song "The Times They Are a-Changin" sold at auction for $422,500.

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DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, December 10

You are a person with strong convictions, but your morals are unusual or stretched. You are courageous, very sincere, and enjoy some level of risk-taking in your everyday life. You need to find a job that you love, for your work means so much to you. A solutions person, you love to solve problems--yours but especially others'. Still, you have some escapist tendencies. In others, you look for practical people with good, basic values and work ethic. You are very true to the ones you love. Famous people born today:

1394 James I, King of Scotland (1406-37), born in Dunfermline Palace, Scotland (d. 1437)

1805 William Lloyd Garrison, American abolitionist publisher (The Liberator), born in Newburyport, Massachusetts (d. 1879)

Mathematician and Computer Programmer Ada Lovelace

1815 Ada Lovelace, English mathematicianconsidered the first computer programmer, born in London (d. 1852)

1886 Victor McLaglen, English actor (Informer - Academy Award 1935), born in Tunbridge Wells, England (d. 1959)

1891 leonie "Nelly" Sachs, German Swedish poet(O the Chimneys - Nobel 1966), born in Berlin, Germany (d. 1970)

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It’s the color of underwater reefs hanging on for dear life. The sky at dusk. Some of the latest iPhones and the latest looks on the runways of Marc Jacobs and other top fashion designers. Living Coral has been chosen by the Pantone Color Institute as its 2019 Color of the Year. (Pantone Color Institute via AP and Fox News)

Las Vegas Artisan Craft Festival 2018

Dec 10, 2018 | Las Vegas, NV

Sam's Town|5111 Boulder Hwy

Featuring vendors from every discipline, crafters, artists, painters, photographers, musicians, hand-crafters, woodworking, fabric and stitch work, print medium, jewelry and hard goods handcrafts. If you are looking for unique, handcrafted and high quality workmanship; see this array of expert craftspeople and artisans.

further information: 2018 Las Vegas Artisan Craft Festival - Las Vegas, NV

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PhotoNOLA 2018

Dec 12-15, 2018 | New Orleans, LA

PhotoNOLA is an annual festival in New Orleans showcasing a broad range of work by photographers. The event spans two weekends and draws hundreds of professionals in the industry to its many exhibitions, workshops, lectures and educational programs. The Friday night PhotoWALK gives the public an opportunity to view portfolios and chat with photographers about their work.

further information: https://photonola.org/

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Echo Music Festival 2018

Dec 14, 2018 | New York, NY

Gramercy Theatre|127 E 23rd St

The Echo Music Festival in New York City is an event that promotes and showcases the work of Asian American musicians. Guests can enjoy performances by bands and soloists who work in a diverse range of genres. In addition to being a music festival, the event serves as a celebration of the rich cultural diversity of The City That Never Sleeps

further information: Tickets | Echo Music & Art Festival 2018

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Pictures of the day

The $100 bill is a banknote of the United States dollar. It has been the highest-value bill circulated since 1969, when the $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 bills were retired. The first $100 United States Note was issued in 1862 and the Federal Reserve Note version was launched in 1914, alongside other denominations. The obverse of the bill has featured the image of US founding father Benjamin Franklin since 1914, while the reverse has shown the Independence Hall in Philadelphia since 1928.This picture shows a 1934 Gold Certificate with signatures of US Treasurer W. A. Julian and Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr.

Contestants hopeful to be crowned Ms. Senior America in Atlantic City, N.J., in October were judged in four categories over the course of the three-day pageant: interview, talent, evening gown, and philosophy of life.

Contestants hopeful to be crowned Ms. Senior America in Atlantic City, N.J., were judged in four categories over the course of the three-day pageant: interview, talent, evening gown, and philosophy of life.
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