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Celebrate Int'l 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 on the 18th of December, 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.
Joke of the Day
thanks, Helen
My wife was standing nude, looking in the bedroom mirror.
She was not happy with what she saw and said to me, "I
feel horrible; I look old, fat and ugly. I really need you to pay me a compliment.'
I replied, "Your eyesight's perfect."
And then the fight started........
Word of the Day
empanoply
You swerve to avoid a squirrel. Unknown to you, the squirrel pledges a life debt to you. In your darkest hour, the squirrel arrives.
MEANING:
verb tr.: To enclose in complete armor.
ETYMOLOGY:
From em- (in) + panoply (a full suit of armor), from Greek panoplia (a complete suit of armor), from pan (all) + hopla (arms, armor), plural of hoplon (weapon). Earliest documented use: 1784.
USAGE:
“It was a shrewd thrust, that pierced the armour of conscience in which he sought to empanoply himself.”
Rafael Sabatini; The Sea-Hawk; Martin Secker; 1915.
Rafael Sabatini; The Sea-Hawk; Martin Secker; 1915.
Idiom of the Day
KEEP ONE’S CHIN UP
To encourage someone to stay positive in a difficult situation
It’s been a difficult month for you but keep your chin up! It will get easier.
It’s been a difficult month for you but keep your chin up! It will get easier.
This Day in History
1737 - Antonio Stradivari, died in Cremona, Italy. He is recognized as the most renowned violin maker in history.
1862 - The first orthopedic hospital was organized in New York City. It was called the Hospital for Ruptured and Crippled.
1892 - Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" publicly premiered in St. Petersburg, Russia.
1912 - The discovery of the Piltdown Man in East Sussex was announced. It was proved to be a hoax in 1953.
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.
1953 - WPTZ, in Philadelphia, PA, presented a Felso commercial, it was the first color telecast seen on a local station.
1956 - "To Tell the Truth" debuted on CBS-TV.
1969 - Britain's Parliament abolished the death penalty for murder.
1979 - The sound barrier was broken on land for the first time by Stanley Barrett when he drove at 739.6 mph.
1984 - Madonna's "Like a Virgin was the No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit. The song was Madonna's first No. 1 hit.
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.
2010 - In Nanjing, China, the Zifeng Tower opened.
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:
1778 Joseph Grimaldi, English pantomimist and the "greatest clown in history", born in London (d. 1837)
1856 J. J. Thomson, English physicist who discovered the electron (Nobel 1906), born in Manchester, England (d. 1940)
1886 Ty Cobb, American baseball great (Detroit Tigers) who set 90 MLB records during his career, born in Narrows, Georgia (d. 1961)
1916 Betty Grable, American singer, dancer, pin-up girl and actress (I Wake Up Screaming, How to Marry a Millionaire, Gay Divorcee), born in St. Louis, Missouri (d. 1973)
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 York
thanks, Alice
READERS INFO
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(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:
Ever wonder why pound cake is called pound cake? Of course you have. The origin of the name goes back to the original recipe, which came from Europe around the early 1700s. The original recipe had four ingredients… 1 pound of eggs, 1 pound of flour, 1 pound of butter, and 1 pound of sugar. That’s 4 pounds of goodness right there.
Arguably one of the top films in Hollywood history, there’s not much more that can be said about the Francis Ford Coppola masterpiece, The Godfather. Featuring an all-star cast (Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, James Caan, & Diane Keaton to name a few), this movie has many lines that continue to be quoted to this day. But did you know, that the word ‘mafia’ is never spoken in the film? Not once. Not by anyone. While the word only appeared once in the script, the request to remove the word came from Joseph Colombo himself. Then the boss of the Colombo crime family, he was also the head of the Italian-American Civil Rights League.
In an agreement made to keep both parties happy (and probably safe for some), the words ‘mafia’ and ‘Cosa Nostra’ were kept out of the film. Of course, the omission of those two words did nothing to affect or hurt the film. Many never even noticed it.
Mexican drug cartels have turned avocados (yes, avocados) into a $150+ million a year money making investment. As the demand for avocados grows each year in the United States, so has the cartel’s involvement in the growing and selling process. No doubt that $150+ million number will continue to grow in the next few years.
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1966 -
TODAY: Theodor Seuss Geisel’s "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" debuts on CBS.
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1862 - The first orthopedic hospital was organized in New York City. It was called the Hospital for Ruptured and Crippled.
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
Ever wonder why pound cake is called pound cake? Of course you have. The origin of the name goes back to the original recipe, which came from Europe around the early 1700s. The original recipe had four ingredients… 1 pound of eggs, 1 pound of flour, 1 pound of butter, and 1 pound of sugar. That’s 4 pounds of goodness right there.
Arguably one of the top films in Hollywood history, there’s not much more that can be said about the Francis Ford Coppola masterpiece, The Godfather. Featuring an all-star cast (Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, James Caan, & Diane Keaton to name a few), this movie has many lines that continue to be quoted to this day. But did you know, that the word ‘mafia’ is never spoken in the film? Not once. Not by anyone. While the word only appeared once in the script, the request to remove the word came from Joseph Colombo himself. Then the boss of the Colombo crime family, he was also the head of the Italian-American Civil Rights League.
In an agreement made to keep both parties happy (and probably safe for some), the words ‘mafia’ and ‘Cosa Nostra’ were kept out of the film. Of course, the omission of those two words did nothing to affect or hurt the film. Many never even noticed it.
Mexican drug cartels have turned avocados (yes, avocados) into a $150+ million a year money making investment. As the demand for avocados grows each year in the United States, so has the cartel’s involvement in the growing and selling process. No doubt that $150+ million number will continue to grow in the next few years.
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SnowGlobe Music Festival 2019
Dec 29 - 31, 2019 | South Lake Tahoe, CA
SnowGlobe rolls a dance music festival, ski/snowboard adventure and New Year's Eve celebration into one. Here's how it goes down: you're swaddled in downy North Face garb, swaying and arm-flailing to the beat, while a snowboarder back-flips off a jump next to the stage. Then fireworks burst and confetti flutters and everyone screams "Happy New Year" before getting back to boogieing to stay warm.
further information: SnowGlobe Music Festival | 2019 | New Year's Eve Tahoe
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San Diego Tango Festival 2019
Dec 27 - Jan 1, 2019 | San Diego, CA
Wyndham San Diego Bayside|1355 N Harbor Dr
The San Diego Tango Festival joins brings people from all over the country for a chance to dance the night away. There's a little something for everyone at the event, and teachers are on hand to show beginners the basic steps as well as proper dance etiquette. In addition to the dancing, guests are also provided with various food and beverage options throughout the evening.
further information: San Diego Tango Festival
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Boston First Night First Day 2019
Dec 31, 2019 | Boston, MA
Copley Square & Back Bay|560 Boylston
Add this one to your never-ending list of firsts. Then there's next year, the year after that and so on. That's not a problem for Bostonians given their city is one of the oldest cities in the United States. By your side to count down the minutes are a wealth of exceptional local artists, heat-seeking pyro-technicians, multi-genre musicians and light technicians to welcome the New Year with unrivaled enthusiasm. Fair warning: the first night and the first day of the year are always the easiest to remember, and thanks to your friends they're always the hardest to live down.
further information: First Night Boston 2019
Pictures of the day
Pictures of the day
Raorchestes parvulus is a small bush frog native to tropical
southeastern Asia. Although the reproductive strategy of this
species has not been studied, members of the family typically
make a foam nest while mating in vegetation overhanging a
stream. They create the foam by beating their legs, and the
eggs are deposited into the nest and covered with seminal
fluid before the foam hardens into a protective casing. When
the eggs hatch, the young push their way out of the nest and
fall into the water below. This picture shows a male R.
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Lenexa, Kansas
A goose silhouetted by Christmas lights reflected on a pond.
knit ... Christmas
thanks, Marilyn
EXTRA:
knit
knit
Knit Pattern of the Day:
thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent
CROCKPOT RECIPE
SWEETS ... Christmas
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS ... Christmas
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Christmas
SUDOKU ... very hard
QUOTE
CLEVER ... Christmas
CROCKPOT RECIPE
SWEETS ... Christmas
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS ... Christmas
thanks, Ellie
Light Bulb Penguin Ornaments
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Christmas
| about achieve apply boxes came chairs chance close cocoa | demand drifts drive electronics everything failure fantastic | junior legend list middle paper part plies | ransom receive rote sate scheme shark sleeping story | tackle tame tore treat veal wheel world |
SUDOKU ... very hard
solution:
QUOTE
CLEVER ... Christmas
With just a little tape, you've got an easy Christmas manicure.
And if you suck at nail art, just do this as an accent fingernail.
EYE OPENER
The key search words of 2019
If you are what you Google, then I guess the world is a bit curious. Google has posted its Year in Search 2019 announcement, and its yearly recap video (which always leaves me with all the feels, tbh) dedicated “to everyone using their powers to empower others.” The announcement lists the trending terms and searches which had the highest increases this year. “Trending” means the terms with the largest search volume increases compared to 2018. Among them are: What is Area 51 (👽)?, What is a boomer? (Ok boomer!), and one term I’m still confused about… what is Momo? (Editor’s note: It’s about that creepy-looking sculpture that went viral and terrified parents everywhere unnecessarily! You probably don’t want to click.) In the U.S., some the biggest searches were the Disney Plus streaming service, “Avengers: Endgame,” and the illustrious iPhone 11. Ok Google!
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“Old Town Road” was the #1 searched song globally, as well as in the U.S.
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A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed. -Steve Biko, anti-apartheid activist (18 Dec 1946-1977)
OPTICAL ILLUSION
Look at the center of the three yellow dots and take in the motion of the blue ones.
Eventually the yellow dots will disappear for a short while.
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