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Celebrate Cyber Monday
Who doesn’t love shopping? More and more people these days are switching from the hassle of going outside to shop in the busy and crowded stores to the convenience of online shopping, where mail trucks can deliver their products right to their door.
The rise of the internet is growing significantly, and because more and more companies are producing an online presence, Cyber Monday becomes a day when profits soar and consumers get their spending gig going. So strap into your comfy computer chairs and let’s learn about Cyber Monday!
History of Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday was originally conceived by Ellen Davis, senior vice president of the National Retail Federation, and was first used in the e-commerce community during the 2005 holiday season. This holiday was based on research conducted by the NRF, which stated that one of the biggest shopping days of the year was the Monday after Thanksgiving.
Many people who would go out and window shop during Thanksgiving would then connect to their internet and buy what they want. However, because the internet was slow during that time, Cyber Monday grew slowly in popularity, by 26 percent each year according to the Reader’s Digest.
It wasn’t until 2014 when online retailers earned over $2 billion in profits that Cyber Monday became one of the biggest shopping holidays in the United States. Many other countries since then participate in Cyber Monday, and according to Adobe Digital Insights, Cyber Monday exceeded greatly by $3.45 billion in profits, raising the bar for retailers significantly.
Although it isn’t the biggest profitable holiday, as Single’s Day in China takes the cake at $14.3 billion in 24 hours, Cyber Monday is exceedingly popular among Americans as one of the best days to shop online and save lots of money, even though you’re spending it.
thanks, Michele, Picture Coordinator
This furniture goes back to Louis the 14th.
Really?
Yes, unless we pay Louis by the 13th.
I was really angry when I ran into my friend Mark who stole my dictionary.
I said, “Mark, my words!”
just taking advantage, human
WORD OF THE DAY
marathon
MEANING:noun: 1. A footrace of 26 miles, 385 yards (42.195 km). 2. Any long-distance race, for example, a swimming marathon. 3. An endurance event or contest, such as a dance marathon. 4. An event of greater than usual length, for example, a Netflix marathon. adjective: Relating to something that requires a lot of effort and endurance. verb tr.: To take part in a long race, task, event, etc., or one that requires long sustained effort.
ETYMOLOGY:After Marathon, a village in Greece, the site of victory over Persians in 490 BCE and from where a messenger ran to Athens to carry the news. Earliest documented use: 1896.
USAGE:What was meant as a brief run of negotiations became a marathon.”
An Unenriching Debate; The Economist (London, UK); Sep 10, 2022.
“The first day of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-awaited pre-indictment hearing ... finally ended after a marathon session lasting nearly 12 hours.”
Yonah Jeremy Bob; PM’s Lawyers Present New Evidence; Jerusalem Post (Israel); Oct 3, 2019.
“We were in a musical mood, and so we marathoned Shine, Amadeus, and Immortal Beloved (one of your favorite films).”
C.J. Cala; Some Blue Suited Bird; Createspace; 2016.
| noun: | 1. A footrace of 26 miles, 385 yards (42.195 km). |
| 2. Any long-distance race, for example, a swimming marathon. | |
| 3. An endurance event or contest, such as a dance marathon. | |
| 4. An event of greater than usual length, for example, a Netflix marathon. | |
| adjective: | Relating to something that requires a lot of effort and endurance. |
| verb tr.: | To take part in a long race, task, event, etc., or one that requires long sustained effort. |
An Unenriching Debate; The Economist (London, UK); Sep 10, 2022.
“The first day of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-awaited pre-indictment hearing ... finally ended after a marathon session lasting nearly 12 hours.”
Yonah Jeremy Bob; PM’s Lawyers Present New Evidence; Jerusalem Post (Israel); Oct 3, 2019.
“We were in a musical mood, and so we marathoned Shine, Amadeus, and Immortal Beloved (one of your favorite films).”
C.J. Cala; Some Blue Suited Bird; Createspace; 2016.
TODAY'S ARTIST
IDIOM OF THE DAYWhat does 'bone to pick' mean?
Meaning: If you have a bone to pick with someone, you are annoyed about something they have done and want to tell them how you feel.
grabbing the last of the green while they can
thanks, Patsy
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
Kim Jong-un travels with a personal toilet to prevent his excretions from falling into the wrong hands.
Lego doesn't make any military-themed sets because the creator didn't want to make war seem like child's play.
45% of Americans admit to having worn the same pair of underwear for two or more days in a row, according to a 2019 survey. Men are 2.5 times more likely than women to keep the same pair on for a week.
pillar of light captured in Greece - Nature sure can be amazing!
A list of similarities between Presidents Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy has been floating around since pretty much right after Kennedy was assassinated in 1963. Sure, things like the letter count in both of their names is stretching it, but there are other details about the two men that are somewhat eerie:
• Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846. John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.
• Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860. John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960.
• Both defeated an incumbent Vice- President.
• Both were particularly concerned with civil rights.
• Both wives lost their children while living in the White House.
• Both Presidents were shot on a Friday.
• Both were shot in the head.
• Lincoln was shot in Ford's Theater. Kennedy was shot in a Lincoln Ford.
• Lincoln and Kennedy were both assassinated by Southerners.
• Both were succeeded by Southerners.
• Both successors were named Johnson. Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808. Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908.
• Both assassins were known by their three names.
• Both names comprise of fifteen letters.
• Booth ran from the theater and was caught in a warehouse. Oswald ran from a warehouse and was caught in a theater.
• Booth and Oswald were both assassinated before their trials.
• The names Lincoln and Kennedy each contain seven letters.
• Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846. John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.
• Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860. John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960.
• Both defeated an incumbent Vice- President.
• Both were particularly concerned with civil rights.
• Both wives lost their children while living in the White House.
• Both Presidents were shot on a Friday.
• Both were shot in the head.
• Lincoln was shot in Ford's Theater. Kennedy was shot in a Lincoln Ford.
• Lincoln and Kennedy were both assassinated by Southerners.
• Both were succeeded by Southerners.
• Both successors were named Johnson. Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808. Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908.
• Both assassins were known by their three names.
• Both names comprise of fifteen letters.
• Booth ran from the theater and was caught in a warehouse. Oswald ran from a warehouse and was caught in a theater.
• Booth and Oswald were both assassinated before their trials.
• The names Lincoln and Kennedy each contain seven letters.
that's a big voice I don't recognize human....
a tad muddy, but still a great day for a walk
PICTURES OF THE DAY
Bushnell, Florida
knit
thanks, Violet
knit
thanks, Rae
knit
knit
Crochet Wordle Coasters
crochet
CROCKPOT RECIPE
VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN RECIPE
Both vegetarian and vegan diets may provide health benefits, including reduced body weight, lower cholesterol levels, and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it is important for vegetarians and vegans to ensure that they are meeting all of their nutritional requirements.
SWEETS RECIPE
ADULT COLORING
Answer:
The Giraffe is smartly hidden because of the surrounding.
CRAFTS
It must be a fun process to watch the growing of rock candy:
PUZZLE
WORD SEARCH
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SUDOKU .. hard
that sunshine feels sooooooooo good....
Where Do You Find Meaning In Your Life?
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OPTICAL ILLUSION
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