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Monthly Observations
Pet
Diabetes Month Link |
Stomach
Cancer Awareness Month Link |
Weekly Observations
3-9 Drowsy Driving
Prevention Week Link International Stress
Awareness Week Link 4-10 Children’s Book Week Link Forensic Nurses Week
Link |
10/24-11/11 World
Origami Days National Fig Week |
Daily Observations
International Stress
Awareness Day Link Marijuana Recreational
Legalization Day (Colorado & Washington)Link Marooned Without a Compass
Day |
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the
Environment in War and Armed Conflict, since 2001 |
Today’s Quote
Thoughts for the day
I was at my polling place about 8:25am
this morning. I had to wait for 2 people ahead of me to get a ballot. It was a
long 2-page ballot. I had my sample to help me get through it quickly. Dropped
it in the box, took my cool sticker and was home by 9:10. I have to say I felt extremely
good for my voting. So many people in this world don’t get to do that. I did my
part, no matter the outcome. I just hope it will be a very tranquil time before
the inauguration in January.
It started out a tad chilly but has
warmed up quite a bit. I made a run to Sam’s for some staple items. In and out
quickly.
Myths
Myth 10: Cleopatra’s True
Heritage
Contrary to the beguiling
portraits often painted of Cleopatra, Egypt’s most renowned queen had roots
that extended beyond the Nile’s shores—she was, in fact, Greek through and
through! Her place of birth was Alexandria, and she hailed from the Ptolemaic
dynasty, a lineage of Greek rulers who held dominion over Egypt for over three
centuries.
Cleopatra herself was a
linguistic virtuoso, effortlessly conversing in Greek, Egyptian, Aramaic, and
various other languages. Thus, while her lineage may not have been Egyptian by
blood, her profound cultural influence and political prowess in the country
undeniably cement her as an enduring and unforgettable figure in Egypt’s
storied history.
Random Thoughts…
US President #26 Theodore Roosevelt
(1901-1909) Teddy, who had the famous Teddy Bears named after him, was the
youngest man to hold the office. He was the Vice President when US President
#24, McKinley, was assassinated. He was also the first President to ride in a
car, in 1902.
270 scientists re-ran 100 studies
published in the top psychology journals in 2008. Only half of the studies
could be replicated successfully.
The third leading cause of death in
America – behind heart disease and cancer – is a medical error, claiming
251,000 lives each year, higher than respiratory disease, accidents, stroke,
and Alzheimer’s.
Ancient Roman Life
Socializing at the Roman Baths
The Roman baths were not just a
place for cleanliness; they were a crucial hub for social interaction and
relaxation. Both men and women frequented these communal spaces, which served
as venues for networking, gossip, philosophical discussions, and business
dealings. The baths were marvels of engineering, with sophisticated heating
systems known as hypocausts that warmed the floors and walls and a variety of
pools at different temperatures.
Patrons could move from the
frigidarium (cold pool), to the tepidarium (warm room), and finally to the
caldarium (hot bath), experiencing the benefits of temperature variation.
Alongside the baths, there were spaces for exercise, libraries for reading, and
gardens for leisurely strolls. It was common to be attended by slaves who
provided services like massages and scraping off dirt with a strigil.
Historic Events
1572 – A supernova was observed in a
constellation known as Cassiopeia. Queen Cassiopeia was the wife of Cepheus,
King of Aethiopia, and mother of Princess Andromeda in Greek mythology.
1789 – Pope Pius VI appointed Father John
Carroll as the first Catholic bishop in the United States. He is also known as
the founder of Georgetown University.
1860 – Abraham Lincoln (R-Ill) was
elected 16th American President. His election prompted seven southern slave
states to form the Confederacy before he took the office.
1862 – The direct telegraphic link
between New York and San Francisco was established.
1962 –
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution condemning South
Africa’s apartheid policies and called for all UN member states to cease
military and economic relations with the nation.
1965 – Cuba and the United States
formally agreed to begin an airlift for Cubans who want to go to the United
States.
Birthdays
Lamar
Odom, 45 Basketball
Player |
@ 78 - James Naismith Canadian-American athlete, educator d. 1939 @ 83 - Mike Nichols American director d. 2014 @ 77 -John Philip
Sousa American composer d. 1932 @ 79 - Adolphe Sax Belgian inventor d. 1894 |
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