DIANE'S CORNER ...
Celebrate Int'l Migrants Day
This new era has created challenges and opportunities for societies throughout the world. It also has served to underscore the clear linkage between migration and development, as well as the opportunities it provides for co-development, that is, the concerted improvement of economic and social conditions at both origin and destination. So, now let’s jump right into the past of what is International Migrant’s Day!
Migration has been a courageous expression of the individual’s will to overcome adversity and to live a better life. Today, globalization, together with advances in communications and transportation, has greatly increased the number of people who have the desire and the capacity to move to other places.
This new era has created challenges and opportunities for societies throughout the world. It also has served to underscore the clear linkage between migration and development, as well as the opportunities it provides for co-development, that is, the concerted improvement of economic and social conditions at both origin and destination. So, now let’s jump right into the past of what is International Migrant’s Day!
History of International Migrant’s Day
International Migrants Day is an international day overseen on the 18th of December as International Migrant’s Day, which was appointed by the General Assembly of the United Nations on December 4th 2000, after having taken into account the large and increasing number of migrants in the world. On December 18th 1990, the General Assembly adopted the international convention on the protection of the rights of migrant workers and members of their families. International Migrants Day is observed throughout many countries, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations through the spread of information on human rights and fundamental political freedoms of migrants, and through sharing of experiences and the design of actions to ensure the protection of migrants.
Migration, in the case of human beings is the act of moving from one place to another. Mainly moving from a country of origin to a new country to start new lives as permanent residents in their new home. Now, Nomadic movements are normally not regarded as migrations as there is no intention to settle in the new place and because the movement is generally seasonal. Only a few nomadic peoples have retained this form of lifestyle in modern times. Also, the temporary movement of people for the purpose of travel, tourism, pilgrimages, or the commute is not regarded as migration, in the absence of an intention to live and settle in the visited places.
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (adjective) Having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune. | ||
| Synonyms: | melodious | ||
| Usage: | Melodic and tuneful, his songs made me weep. | ||
Idiom of the Day
the terrible twos— A developmental stage of children, generally at or around the age of two, marked by increased rebelliousness and frequent tantrums. |
This Day in History
Discovery of Piltdown Man Announced (1912)
In the early 20th-century, amateur archaeologist Charles Dawson announced that a fossilized skull belonging to a previously unknown species of prehistoric man had been found in Piltdown, England. It took 40 years to definitively determine that the skull was not that of a primitive hominid but rather a fake constructed from a human cranium and the jawbone of an ape. The perpetrator of the hoax has never been identified, though many have fallen under suspicion.
Sir Joseph John "J. J." Thomson (1856)
One of the founders of modern physics, Thomson helped revolutionize the knowledge of atomic structure. He is known primarily for his discovery of the electron and his investigation of its charge and mass, his development of the mathematical theory of electricity and magnetism, and his role in the discovery of isotopes and invention of mass spectrometry. His research into the electrical conductivity of gases earned him a Nobel Prize in 1906.
Fiesta of Our Lady of Solitude
The Virgen de la Soledad, or Our Lady of Solitude, is the patroness of the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. Preparations for her fiesta begin several days before December 18, when carnival rides and food booths are set up in the vicinity of the church. For several evenings there are calendas, processions of men and women carrying colored paper lanterns illuminated by candles. There are also floats and huge papier-mâché caricatures of well-known individuals. Thousands of pilgrims come from all over the state of Oaxaca to see the Virgin, who is dressed in velvet and satin gowns.
Looking at his hyper-realistic manipulated images, every car is twisted, contorted and modified so expertly that, at first glance, it does appear as though reason -- and gravity -- have taken the day off.
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1787 - New Jersey became the third state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
1862 - The first orthopedic hospital was organized in New York City. It was called the Hospital for Ruptured and Crippled.
1915 - U.S. President Wilson, widowed the year before, married Edith Bolling Galt at her Washington home.
1936 - Su-Lin, the first giant panda to come to the U.S. from China, arrived in San Francisco, CA. The bear was sold to the Brookfield Zoo for $8,750.
1956 - "To Tell the Truth" debuted on CBS-TV.
1969 - Britain's Parliament abolished the death penalty for murder.
1970 - Divorce became legal in Italy.
1979 - The sound barrier was broken on land for the first time by Stanley Barrett when he drove at 739.6 mph
1999 - After living atop an ancient redwood in Humboldt County, CA, for two years, environmental activist Julia "Butterfly" Hill came down, ending her anti-logging protest.
2009 - James Cameron's movie "Avatar" was released in the United States. On January 26, the movie became the highest-grossing film worldwide.
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, December 18
You are a proud, idealistic person who is sometimes quite stubborn and set in your ways. You are more emotional than is obvious, and having a purpose and direction in life is vital to your emotional health. You need to feel proud of what you do, and the more you do, the stronger a leader you are. Your manner is regal and respectable, you are far from petty. Relationships define you, and many of you have a hard time being alone. You have great respect for others who are clever and witty. Famous people born today:
1779 Joseph Grimaldi, English pantomimist and the "greatest clown in history", born in London (d. 1837)
1863 Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria whose assassination in 1914 led to declarations of war in WWI, born in Graz, Austria (d. 1914)
1886 Ty Cobb, American baseball great (Detroit Tigers) who set 90 MLB records during his career, born in Narrows, Georgia (d. 1961)
1943 Keith Richards, English guitarist and songwriter (The Rolling Stones), born in Dartford, Kent
1946 Steven Spielberg, American director (ET, Close Encounters, Jaws), born in Cincinnati, Ohio
1963 Brad Pitt, American actor (12 Monkeys, Fight Club) and producer (The Departed, 12 Years a Slave), born in Shawnee, Oklahoma
1978 Katie Holmes, American actress (Dawson's Creek, Batman Begins), born in Toledo, Ohio
1980 Christina Aguilera, American singer (Genie in a Bottle, What a Girl Wants), born in Staten Island, New YorkREADERS INFO
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1892 -
On this day, Tchaikovsky’s "The Nutcracker" publicly
premiered in St. Petersburg, Russia.
premiered in St. Petersburg, Russia.
“Snow Flakes” from the 1892 production of “The Nutcracker.”
2.
Superstition Farms SuperFarm Market 2018
Dec 20, 2018 | Dec 27, 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.
3.
Great Dickens Christmas Faire 2018
Dec 22-23, 2018 | San Francisco, CA
The Cow Palace|2600 Geneva Ave
If you visit the Great Dickens Christmas Fair in San Francisco, you might think you’ve stepped back in time. That’s because this event transforms over three acres of vintage exhibition halls into a recreation of Victorian London complete with pubs and theatres, lamplit lanes, tearooms, music halls and shops. In this interactive holiday experience, you’ll come across an assortment of colorful characters from literature and history while the air fills with the enticing aroma of roasted chestnuts and other savory fare. You’ll be treated to performances on stages and in the streets, so don some festive period garb and immerse yourself in this unique holiday experience!
further information: Dickens Fair - General Event Information
Pictures of the day
Lady Dorothy Browne and Sir Thomas Browne is an oil-on-panel painting attributed to English painter Joan Carlile and probably completed between 1641 and 1650. It depicts Thomas Browne, the son of a merchant from Cheshire, who eventually became a physician and author in Norwich; and his wife Dorothy Browne (née Mileham), who came from a land-owning family in Norfolk. The two Brownes are portrayed in contrasting styles, with Lady Dorothy looking directly at the viewer with a pleasant expression while Sir Thomas appears to be staring into the distance. The painting is in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London.
Rei Kawakubo
A design by Rei Kawakubo, the 74-year-old Japanese creator of the avant-garde clothing label Comme des Garçons.
knit, Christmas
knit
thanks, Sarah
Song Wrap
knit
thanks, Renee
knit
knit
On Trend Furry Sweater
crochet, Christmas
thanks, Valerie
crochet
thanks, Lisa
crochet
MOROOCCAN GARDEN
https://www.projectarian.com/2016/06/09/moroccan-garden-tiles-free-crochet-pattern/
crochet
crochet
Globetrotter Shawl
RECIPE
thanks, Shelley
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Stacy
thanks, Stacy
SWEETS ... Christmas
thanks, Elaine
Elaine's Christmas Shortbread Cookies
SHORTBREAD INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup salted butter, cold and cut into pieces
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- Optional: red and green sprinkles
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a medium bowl of an electric stand mixer cream together butter, granulated sugar and vanilla extract until well combined
- Add all-purpose flour and mix until combined
- Knead dough by hand for 5 minutes
- The dough should end up soft and pliable, similar to play-dough, not sticky
- Form a ball, wrap tightly, and chill for about 30 minutes
- While the dough is resting, preheat oven to 350F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside
- Roll dough out to about ½ inch thickness, use a cookie cutter for shapes
- Place each cookie 2 inches apart on baking sheet, sprinkle sprinkles over the top if desired and gently press into dough
- Bake until edges are golden brown
- Immediately transfer to a wire rack to cool.
ADDED FEATURE:
It's shortbread on the bottom then mix together red and green cherries, coconut, raisins and pecans for the top.
You bake the shortbread in 8 x 8 pan for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile you mix all the fruit in Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk and bake it for another 30 minutes.
ADULT COLORING ... Christmas
CRAFTS ... Christmas
thanks, Jeri
FELT CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENT
http://www.thisheartofmineblog.com/2013/11/26/felt-christmas-tree-ornament/
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Christmas
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Christmas
thanks, Lana
PUZZLE ... Christmas
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SUDOKU ... easy
solution:
QUOTE ... Christmas
CLEVER ... Christmas
Freeze whipped cream on a cookie sheet and use a cookie cutter to make hot chocolate hearts.
EYE OPENER ... Christmas
thanks, Patty
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