23 Nov

 

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Week 47  Day 328 Flag Today  65°/20°

Air Quality: Fair Sunshine

Wind 9 mph Gusts 15 mph Gentle Breeze

Active Fire: 71 miles away Risk of fire: High

  Nearest Lightning: 1473 miles away

Nov. Averages: Temps: 51°\24° Moisture:  3 Days

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Weekly Observations

17-23

International Fraud Awareness Week Link 
International Restorative Justice Week
Link 
National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week  
Link  
18-22

American Education Week Link 
Geography Awareness Week
Link 

18-24

National Global Entrepreneurship Week Link
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
Link
22-28

National Farm-City Week

Daily Observations

Eat A Cranberry Day
Fibonacci Day
Doctor Who Day
Family Volunteer Day
Fibonacci Day  
Link
International Aura Awareness Day International Image Consultant Day

National Adoption Day   Link
National Cashew Day
National Espresso Day  
Link
National Survivors of Suicide Day  
Link 
Old Clem's Night  
Wolfenoot  
Link

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Thoughts for the day

A nice fall day. Headed out early to pick up some stuff I needed.

When I got home, I rearranged the living room and plugged in my electric fireplace. My furnace works well but the electric fire is so relaxing, with or without any heat.

I certainly agree that every American should have the same rights, and no one should be discriminated against. Discrimination has been a sad and long history of these United States. Some minorities have been much louder than others. I also believe the media should treat every minority with the dignity they deserve as Americans. It should also be noted that according to the latest statistics, 0.5% of Americans identify as transgender, 1.2% identify as gay, 4.4% identify as bisexual and 2.9% of Americans are enrolled members of a recognized tribe. It is time for those who are not in any of these minorities stop make discriminating laws against them. That also includes men who make discriminatory laws against a woman’s body.

Myths

Myth #27: You Can Talk While Skydiving

People often think you can talk to the skydiving instructor when you’re free-falling. Well, here’s a reality check straight from the rulebook of physics—there are different plans in motion. As you hurtle earthward at blazing speeds, clocking up to 120 mph, the overwhelming rush of wind takes center stage.

It’s a roar so mighty that it swallows your words whole, rendering casual chit-chat utterly impossible. The air acts like a swift pickpocket, snatching your sentences away. While Hollywood may have other ideas, real-life skydivers must rely on hand signals or specially adapted radios for communication amidst the aerial dance.

Ancient Times…

 

Random Thoughts…

Only a representative of a government weather bureau or similar agency is allowed to bring a mercury weather thermometer or barometer on board an airplane.

Roy Rogers – Real Name: Leonard Slye

Mapmakers fabricate streets and geographical landmarks, called “Trap Streets,” to catch copyright violators.

The term “American exceptionalism” was invented by Stalin because he was angry that America was the only Western democracy which showed little interest in Communism

Mary Catherine Collins is better known as Bo Derek.

A group of Documents is called a Dossier.

Google’s search algorithm is actually a patent of Stanford University. Google acquired exclusive license rights in return for 1.8 million shares of stock, which Stanford sold in 2005.

Ancient Roman Life

Ancient Roman Beauty Routines for Women

Women in ancient Rome strived for beauty standards that signified status and class, focusing on a pale, unblemished complexion with a subtle blush. Achieving this look required an array of natural cosmetics, such as foundations made from white lead and blush from various organic and inorganic materials.

Elaborate hairstyles embellished with ropes or golden threads displayed wealth and artistry. Icons like Poppaea Sabina exemplified these ideals. These beauty rituals went beyond vanity, embodying the wealth and societal roles of Roman women, and were integral to their identity in the public and private spheres​​​​​​​.

Historic Events

1897 – The patent (#594,114) for a hand-cranked pencil sharpener was granted to John Lee Love of Fall River, Massachusetts.

1935 -Lincoln Ellsworth landed on Ellsworth Land, Antarctica, and claimed it for the United States, a claim the U.S. government has never taken up.

1936 -The first issue of Life was published, and the magazine later became a pioneer in photojournalism and one of the major forces in that field's development.

1963 -The first episode of the British science-fiction television series Doctor Who aired, and the show became a landmark of British popular culture.

1992 – The first ‘smartphone’, the IBM Simon, was introduced at COMDEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.

1993 – The Food Network made its debut.

2011 -Amid a popular uprising—part of a wave of pro-democracy protests known as the Arab Spring—Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh effectively ended his rule by signing an agreement that transferred power to the vice president; Saleh officially left office three months later.

Birthdays

Miley Cyrus, 32 Pop Singer

Snooki, 37 Reality Star


Robin Roberts, 64  American journalist

Steve Harvey, 68 American comedian, show host


Charles Schumer, 74 American Politician

@81 – Boris Karloff, English actor (d. 1969)

@75 – Harpo Marx, American comedian, and musician (d. 1964; after heart surgery)

@64 – Franklin Pierce, American general, lawyer, 14th President (d. 1869)

@21 – Henry McCarty (aka Billy The Kid), American outlaw (d. 1881; shot)

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22 Nov

 

 

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Week 47  Day 327 Flag Today  63°/19°

Air Quality: Fair Partly Cloudy  Sunshine  

Wind 5 mph Gusts 11 mph  Light Breezee

Active Fire: 84 miles away Risk of fire: High

 Nearest Lightning: 1768 miles away

Nov. Averages: Temps: 51°\24° Moisture:  3 Days

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Weekly Observations

17-23

International Fraud Awareness Week Link 
International Restorative Justice Week
Link 
National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week  
Link  
18-22

American Education Week Link 
Geography Awareness Week
Link 

18-24

National Global Entrepreneurship Week Link
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
Link
22-28

National Farm-City Week

Daily Observations

Go For a (Bicycle) Ride Day
Humane Society Day
National Stop The Violence Day

Start Your Own Country Day
Substitute Educators Day
Link 

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Thoughts for the day

It is warming up today, enjoying the break from the cold.

I had a good lunch at Wildflower with Mary and Mike. Great conversation and really good food.

US has approved landmines for Ukraine. The US claims these landmines are battery operated and are useless after a couple of weeks. 160 countries have banned landmines, but Russia and US don’t ban them. Sad.

Coconino County, including Flagstaff, Page, and a big chunk of the Navajo Rez had a great voter turnout. 78.9% of registered voters did cast a vote. In 2020 it was 81.4%...so we can still do better.

 As I have said, wait, eat popcorn and don’t panic. Today Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination. There is always hope.

Myths

Myth #26: Dogs See in Black and White

Ever pondered whether your furry companion views the world through the lens of a classic black-and-white movie? Well, it’s time for a colorful revelation! While our canine pals might not have the full spectrum of colors at their disposal—no vibrant rainbows for them—their world is far from devoid of hues.

Picture it as watching your beloved movie with the saturation knob dialed down just a tad; that’s a closer approximation of a dog’s visual experience. Their eyes can discern variations of blue and yellow, though shades of red and orange remain elusive to them.

Ancient Times…

 


Random Thoughts…

For large frozen pizzas, fold the box inside out to use it as a plate for when you pull it out of the oven. Larger pizzas are hard to find dishes for, and the box is always the right size. 🙂

 

A group of Porcupines is called a Prickle.

 

Anna Jarvis, the woman who founded Mother’s Day, tried to get the holiday revoked when companies began to commercialize it for profits.

 

The term ‘leotard’ was named for the first person to complete the Flying Trapeze Act in 1859, Jules Leotard.

 

French and German soldiers suffered more causalities fighting each other in a single battle in WW1 (Verdun; 1,250,000) than they did while fighting each other in the whole of WW2.

Ancient Roman Life

It was common for apartment buildings to burn down in Ancient Rome

However, Ancient Rome did not have the same access to materials as we do today. Their insula was made of wood and mud and highly flammable. Even if the buildings didn’t burn, it was common for them to collapse, especially if they were built cheaply.

Fires could be contained by destroying nearby buildings and firefighters, called Vigiles, working with water buckets to extinguish flames. Romans used hot coals to cook food in the interior, but that didn’t help the fires. The Great Fire of Rome burned six days, was rekindled for three more days, and destroyed two-thirds of Rome.

Historic Events

1858 – Denver, Colorado was founded.

1910 – The patent (#976,267) for a steel-shafted golf club was issued to Arthur F. Knight of Schenectady, NY.

1927 – The patent (#1,650,334) for a snowmobile (motor toboggan) was issued to Carl J.E. Eliason of Saynor, Wisconsin.

1928 – Bolero by Maurice Ravel, was first performed publicly (Paris). The original title for the music was ‘Fandango.’

1935 – First commercial crossing of Pacific Ocean by plane (China Clipper). On November 29, the airplane reached its destination, Manila, after traveling via Honolulu, Midway Island, Wake Island, and Guam, and delivered over 110,000 pieces of mail.



1941 – The US Food and Drug Administration specified the first minimum daily requirements for dietary supplements for vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, thiamine, riboflavin, calcium, iron, iodine, and phosphorus.

1951 – Pope Pius XII declared, at the opening meeting of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, that the Big Bang theory does not conflict with the Catholic concept of creation.

1954 – Humane Society of the United States formed.

1965 – Broadway Show – Man of La Mancha (Musical) November 22, 1965

1965 – Muhammad Ali TKO’ed Floyd Patterson in 12 rounds for the heavyweight boxing title.

1974 – The United Nations General Assembly granted the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) observer status.

1986 – Mike Tyson became the youngest Heavyweight Champion in history today with a second-round knockout win over Trevor Berbick.

1995 – Pixar’s Toy Story was released. It was the first feature-length film created completely using computer-generated animation.

2005 – Angela Merkel became the first female Chancellor of Germany.

 

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I retired in '06--at the ripe old age of 57. I enjoy blogging, photography, traveling, and living life to it's fullest.