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Celebrate Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Yesterday, December 7, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy — the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.President Franklin D. Roosevelt
There is a beautiful lagoon in the Hawaiian Islands that is named for the lustrous jewel that is formed when a piece of sand irritates a clam into coating it to protect itself. This harbor also houses the headquarters of the United States Pacific Fleet, and has been an important part of the American Naval placement in the Pacific Ocean since 1887.
Little did anyone know at that time that an attack on this harbor would bring the entire might of the American Military into a war it was desperately seeking to avoid. Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day honors the men and women who died in the Japanese attack on this beautiful harbor one December day in 1941.
History of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
The history of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is the history of the attack itself, an attack which took place on December 7th, 1941. The attack was devastating, killing over 2,400 citizens of the United States from the time it began at 7:48 am Hawaiian time and ended just 90 minutes later, making the attack incredibly devastating. Multiple ships were lost during the attack, though things could have been much worse.
Intelligence gathered after the attack indicated that there was intended to be a third-wave of attacks to hit the island, complete with an invasion fleet intended to take the island and prevent it from being used as an American base of operation.
The purpose behind this surprise attack? America was well positioned in the Pacific to interfere with Japanese fleet maneuvering, and it was hoped that by launching this assault they would cripple the US Pacific Presence and be able to control the ocean unhindered.
Ralph Theodore Morse (1917 - 2014) was a career staff photographer for Life magazine known for his inventive mind and his creative style. Encyclopedias and history books abound with his photos, as he photographed some of the most widely seen pictures of World War II, the United States space program, and sports events.
Williamsburg, Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges, well before the FDR Drive. New York
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (noun) The act or practice of enhancing or exaggerating one's own importance, power, or reputation. | ||
| Synonyms: | ego trip | ||
| Usage: | The speaker encouraged bursts of applause from the crowd, which many suspected was merely a form of self-aggrandizement. | ||
The Day Albert Einstein Died
Idiom of the Day
go halfsies— slang To share something, especially the cost of something, in equal proportion between two people. |
"Boy wаtches TV through a store window, 1948
This Day in History
Mary Toft Admits That She Did Not Really Give Birth to Rabbits (1726)
| Toft, an English servant, had a bizarre 15 minutes of fame in 1726 when she convinced doctors that she had given birth to a litter of rabbits. At age 25, Toft suffered a miscarriage. About a month later, she appeared to go into labor and proceeded over the next few weeks to "birth" several animal parts along with nine baby bunnies. The episode was attributed to a fascination with rabbits that Toft had developed during her pregnancy—until it was revealed to be a hoax. |
Gerard Peter Kuiper (1905)
The "father of modern planetary science," Dutch-American astronomer Gerard Kuiper made many discoveries about the solar system, among them the presence of a methane atmosphere around Saturn's satellite Titan and a carbon dioxide-rich one on Mars and the existence of Uranus's satellite Miranda and Neptune's satellite Nereid. He also proposed the existence of a disk-shaped region of minor planets and comets—now called the Kuiper belt—outside Neptune's orbit.
Timor-Leste National Heroes Day (Anniversary of the Indonesian Invasion)
In Timor Leste, the invasion of Indonesian forces on December 7, 1975, initiated a period of occupation in which about 200,000 Timorese were killed. Today, this anniversary remains an occasion to mourn those who were killed and to seek redress for crimes committed during the occupation. Beginning in 1976, the Timorese established a tradition of gathering in the capital, Dili, to commemorate the anniversary of the invasion and stage a public protest over Indonesia's actions. Candlelight vigils and commemorative church services also became common throughout the country.
Spider moms spotted nursing their offspring with milk
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Spider moms spotted nursing their offspring with milk
1787 - Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. constitution becoming the first of the United States.
1796 - John Adams was elected to be the second president of the United States.
1836 - Martin Van Buren was elected the eighth president of the United States.
1842 - The New York Philharmonic gave its first concert.
1907 - At London's National Sporting Club, Eugene Corri became the first referee to officiate from inside a boxing ring.
1925 - Swimmer Johnny Weissmuller set a world record in the 150-yard freestyle with a time of 1 minute, 25 and 2/5 seconds. He went on to play "Tarzan" in several movies.
1972 - Apollo 17 was launched at Cape Canaveral. It was the last U.S. moon mission.
1993 - Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders suggested that the U.S. government study the impact of drug legalization.
1907 - At London's National Sporting Club, Eugene Corri became the first referee to officiate from inside a boxing ring.
1925 - Swimmer Johnny Weissmuller set a world record in the 150-yard freestyle with a time of 1 minute, 25 and 2/5 seconds. He went on to play "Tarzan" in several movies.
1972 - Apollo 17 was launched at Cape Canaveral. It was the last U.S. moon mission.
1993 - Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders suggested that the U.S. government study the impact of drug legalization.
1999 - Blue Man Group released their debut album entitled "Audio."
2002 - In Amsterdam, Netherlands, two Van Gogh paintings were stolen from the Van Gogh Museum. The two works were "View of the Sea st Scheveningen" and "Congregation Leaving the Reformed Church in Nuenen." On July 26, 2004, two men were convicted for the crime and were sentenced to at least four years in prison each.
2003 - A 12-inch by 26-inch painting of a river landscape and sailing vessel by Martin Johnson Heade was sold at auction for $1 million. The painting was found in the attic of a suburban Boston home where it had been stored for more than 60 years.
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2002 - In Amsterdam, Netherlands, two Van Gogh paintings were stolen from the Van Gogh Museum. The two works were "View of the Sea st Scheveningen" and "Congregation Leaving the Reformed Church in Nuenen." On July 26, 2004, two men were convicted for the crime and were sentenced to at least four years in prison each.
2003 - A 12-inch by 26-inch painting of a river landscape and sailing vessel by Martin Johnson Heade was sold at auction for $1 million. The painting was found in the attic of a suburban Boston home where it had been stored for more than 60 years.
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If You Were Born Today, December 7
You are a quick study. Not only do you love to learn, you love to teach or at least share your knowledge. There is a youthful quality to you no matter your age. A little mischievous, and perhaps temperamental too, some might say you think too much. Your love relationships may be considered unusual, as you are attracted to uncommon people and set-ups. Independence and freedom are qualities that you value most in any partnering. Famous people born today:
1598 Giovanni Bernini, Italian baroque sculptor (St Teresa in Ecstasy), born in Naples, Italy (d. 1680)
1928 Noam Chomsky, American linguist (founded transformational grammar), philospher and political activist, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1932 Ellen Burstyn, American actress (Exorcist, Alice Doesn't Live Here), born in Detroit, Michigan
1947 Johnny Bench, MLB catcher (Reds), born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
1956 Larry Bird, American NBA star (Boston Celtics, 12-time NBA All Star), born in West Baden, Indiana
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1941 -
Japan attacked the naval base at Pearl Harbor in the then U.S. territory of Hawaii. The attack resulted in 2,403 Americans killed and 1,178 wounded. During and after the attack, many people demonstrated acts of heroism including pilots, sailors, nurses and even civilians.
One of the many heroes that day was Julio DeCastro, a Hawaiian civilian who worked at the Navy docks. After the battleship USS Oklahoma was hit by torpedoes and capsized, DeCastro organized a team of people to save sailors who had been trapped aboard the ship. DeCastro and his team were ultimately able to save 32 sailors. DeCastro is just one example of heroism displayed that day. As a result of their brave actions that day, 15 sailors and one marine were awarded Medals of Honor.
The day after Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt made his famous Pearl Harbor speech to a joint session of Congress declaring Dec. 7, 1941 as "a date which will live in infamy." Congress then voted to declare war and the United States officially entered World War II.
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Door County Merry-Time Festival of Trees 2018
Nov 10 - Dec 11, 2018 | Sturgeon Bay, W
Door County Maritime Museum|120 N Madison Ave
A maritime museum sounds like one of the last places that would sport hundreds of trees, but the truth is these Christmas trees are going seaside this holiday season. Scattered throughout the museum’s many galleries are heavily decorated trees from local businesses and organizations. Some exhibit traditional holiday cheer while others go with the salty sea theme to make this Christmas a varied celebration.
further information: Merry-Time Festival of Trees Archives - Door County Maritime Museum
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Christkindlmarket Chicago 2018
Nov 16 - Dec 24, 2018 | Chicago, IL
Daley Plaza|50 W Washington St
Christkindlmarket Chicago, which began as a celebration of a German celebration, has since become a beloved Chicago tradition. Guests come from all over the world to begin their holiday shopping at the outdoor street fair and market. While the festival has been adopted by the city of Chicago, it still retains many of its German roots in terms of the authentic food and beverage options as well as the live entertainment.
further information: Dates and Times - About Us | Christkindlmarket Chicago
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Berkshire Museum Festival of Trees 2018
Nov 17 - Dec 22, 2018 | Pittsfield, MA
The Berkshire Museum |39 South St
The Wild West and Christmas holiday merge to form the Festival of Trees at the Berkshire Museum. Hundreds of Christmas trees are decked out in traditional decorations as well as elements channeling the American West. For example, don’t be surprised if you notice many of them sporting cowboy hats, bandanas boots and all of that typical Western stuff. A tree can be just as much an outlaw as its human counterparts, didn’t you know?further information: Festival of Trees After Dark – Berkshire Museum
Ralph Morse Eisenhower on back of train during '52
Pictures of the day
Camelopardalis is a large but faint constellation of the northern sky. Introduced in 1612 or 1613 by Petrus Plancius, it represents a giraffe. The brightest stars in Camelopardalis are β Cam, a double star 1,000 light-years from Earth with apparent magnitude 4.03; CS Cam, a 4.21-magnitude variable star; and α Cam, a blue-hued supergiant star of magnitude 4.3. At 5,000 light-years from Earth, α Cam is one of the most distant stars easily visible with the naked eye. The constellation is located in the part of the celestial sphere facing away from the galactic plane, which means it has many distant galaxies visible within its borders. This includes the NGC 2403 galaxy in the M81 Group, located approximately 12 million light-years from Earth.This illustration was produced in around 1823 and comes from Urania's Mirror, a set of 32 astronomical star chart cards. Above the giraffe are the now-abandoned constellations of Tarandus and Custos Messium.American Flamingos
Richard M. Nixon and His Wife, Talking with Photographers During the 1952 Convention
knit, Christmas
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Woman Tries Lady's Cigar in Club After Release of Surgeon General's Report on Smoking Hazards
crochet, Christmasthanks, Violet
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thanks, Phyllis
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Super-Chunky-Hexagon-Cardigan
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Stitch Pattern "Cherry Blossoms"
It's a very delicate and refined crochet stitch. This pattern is good for crochet blouses, skirts and dresses for girls. For a sample make chain stitches a multiple of 16, plus 10 chains.
In order to shorten the description of this pattern, we use term "bundle of puff stitches" instead: 3hdc puff, 2 chains, 3hdc puff, 2 chains, 3hdc puff.
1 row: 1 single crochet in 2nd chain, * 1 chain, skip 3 chains, bundle of puff stitches, 1 chain, skip 3 chains, 1 single crochet *;
2 row: 2 turning chains, 1 double crochet in first single crochet of previous row, 2 chains, * 1 single crochet in central of three puff stitches of previous row, 2 chains, 3 double crochet in single crochet of previous row, 2 chains *, 1 single crochet in central of three puff stitches of previous row, 2 chains, 2 double crochet in last single crochet of previous row;
3 row: 3 chains, 1 double crochet in first double crochet of previous row, 2 chains, 3hdc puff in same stitch, * 1 chain, 1 single crochet in single crochet of previous row, 1 chain, bundle of puff stitches in central of three double crochet of previous row *, 1 chain, 3hdc puff in last chain of previous row, 2 chains, 1 double crochet in same chain;
4 row: 1 chain, 1 single crochet in first double crochet of previous row, * 2 chains, 3 double crochet in single crochet of previous row, 2 chains, 1 single crochet in central of three puff stitches of previous row *, 2 chains, 3 double crochet in single crochet of previous row, 2 chains, 1 single crochet in last double crochet of previous row;
5 row: 1 chain, * 1 single crochet in single crochet of previous row, 1 chain, bundle of puff stitches in central of three double crochet of previous row, 1 chain *, 1 single crochet in last single crochet of previous row.
Then the pattern repeats from 2nd row.
Crochet chart
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Pattern Chart Symbols
 | Chain stitch (ch). |
 | Single crochet (sc). |
 | Double crochet (dc). |
 | Puff Stitch (3hdc puff). |
Men Arguing over Stock Exchanges
A couple strolls during Homecoming Weekend at U-M in 1947
I might be that kid climbing onto the truck!!! lol
SWEETS
ADULT COLORING ... Christmas
Repatriated Frenchman
CRAFTS ... Christmas
thanks, Kay
Wooden end in Santa Claus
Just paint the ends of the pieces of wood.
Grab some sticks and paint and start painting up a collection of elves for your holiday decorating.
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Christmas
American soldier kissing his English girlfriend on lawn in Hyde Park
WORD SEARCH
| armada attack blame bomber corner | defenseless delay direct dispatch entry fight final | giant harbor infamy patrol pearl peril | permit planes press radar ships short sleeping | talent waken warning weapons world |
Best Actress Oscar • Audrey Hepburn, 1953
SUDOKU ... very hard
solution:
New York, 1947
QUOTE ... Christmas
An ailing Babe Ruth addresses the crowd at Yankee Stadium on "Babe Ruth Day," 1947.
CLEVER ... Christmas
Old Saran wrap or aluminum foil containers
make great boxes for gifting cookies.
Ralph Theodore Morse (1917 - 2014)
EYE OPENER
Children at School Bus Stop
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