17 Nov

 

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🦃                                     🦃 Week 47  Day 322 Flag Today  43°/21° Air Quality: Fair Moderate   Partly Cloudy     Sunshine Wind 5 mph Gusts 4 mph  Light Breeze Active Fire: 603 miles away Risk of fire: Very Low Nearest Lightning: 1504 miles away Nov. Averages: Temps: 51°\24° Moisture:  3 Days 🦃                                  🦃

Weekly Observations

15-17 Amateur Axe Throwing Championships  Link  15-19 National Young Readers Week Link

17-23 International Fraud Awareness Week Link  International Restorative Justice Week Link  National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week  Link

Daily Observations

Have a Party With Your Bear Day Homemade Bread Day International Day For Tolerance International Happy Gose Day International Students' Day  Link National Butter Day  Link National Button Day National Unfriend Day  Link

National Fast Food Day National Indiana Day Omega Psi Phi Day Stir Up Sunday Take A Hike Day  Link World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims  Link World Prematurity Awareness Day   Link

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Today’s Meme

 

Thoughts for the day

It’s still chilly but at least the wind has died down.

Slight panic when I was dressing this morning, no wallet in my pocket. I carry a front pocket wallet and sometimes it falls out on my recliner. Check and it wasn’t there. It was hard to retrace my steps when the wallet wasn’t in the recliner. Then I finally remembered I had put some cash on the stool by the front door. Check and sure enough, the wallet was laying on the carpet. I felt much better after that.

As Trump announces who he wants in his cabinet, I just keep remembering that elections have consequences. I’m sure that a few of his nominations won’t be approved. I am sure it will all work out. At least there is no talk of a violent insurrection.

Myths

Myth #21: Where do Internet Signals Come From?

Picture a celestial ballet of satellites choreographing our internet connection—an enticing image, no doubt. While satellites certainly have their moment in the spotlight, the true champions of our global connectivity are the undersea fiber-optic cables that weave intricate patterns across the ocean floors, resembling a vast, worldwide spiderweb.

These silent titans handle a staggering 99% of the international data traffic, ensuring that your memes and emails zoom across the digital realm at warp speed. Satellites, on the other hand, step in primarily for those remote corners where the reach of cables falls short.

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

2003 -Arnold Schwarzenegger inaugurated as governor of California

Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger, an Austrian-born American bodybuilder and film actor, was inaugurated on this day in 2003 as the governor of California following a recall election that ousted the sitting governor.

The first film adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's popular Twilight Saga, a vampire-themed series of novels for teenagers, premiered in Los Angeles.

1989 -Massive antigovernment demonstrations in Czechoslovakia were set off by police brutality at a demonstration commemorating the 50th anniversary of the suppression of a student demonstration in German-occupied Prague, and, under the leadership of Václav Havel, they continued until the communist government resigned.

1973 -During the Watergate scandal, U.S. President Richard Nixon held a press conference in which he declared, “I am not a crook.”

1871 -The National Rifle Association was granted a charter by New York state; the NRA's initial goal was to “promote and encourage rifle shooting on a scientific basis,” and it later became a leading advocate of gun rights.

1869 -After 10 years of construction, the Suez Canal opened in Egypt.

Birthdays

Danny DeVito, 80 Movie Actor Rachel McAdams, 46 Movie Actress RuPaul, 64 TV Show Host Martin Scorsese, 82 Director   Lorne Michaels, 80 American writer and producer   Susan Rice, 60 American public official and foreign policy analyst

@59 Rock Hudson [Roy Harold Scherer Jr.]American actor d. 1985; AIDS   @84 Gordon Lightfoot Canadian singer/songwriter d. 2023 @80 Lee StrasbergAmerican director d. 1982 @89 Jim Inhofe United States senator d. 2024 @75 Tom Seaver baseball player d. 2020; COVID

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16 Nov

 

 

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🦃                                      🦃 Week 46  Day 320 Flag Today  46°/33° Air Quality: Fair Moderate   Partly Mostly Cloudy  Overcast Smoky Red Flag Warning Wind 8 mph Gusts 17 mph Fresh Breeze   Active Fire: 86 miles away Risk of fire: Moderate   Nearest Lightning: 1355 miles away Nov. Averages: Temps: 51°\24° Moisture:  3 Days 🦃                             🦃

Weekly Observations

10-16 National Cider Week Link  National Split Pea Soup Week Link National Nurse Practioner's Week Link  Link Perioperative Nurse Week Link  Roc Your Moc Week Link   World Kindness Week Link

13-16 Dermatology Week Link 15-17 Amateur Axe Throwing Championships  Link  15-19 National Young Readers Week Link

Daily Observations

Have a Party With Your Bear Day International Day For Tolerance National Button Day Link  Link National Check Your Wipers Day Link Link

National Fast Food Day National Indiana Day Teddy Bear Day (Historic) Link

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Thoughts for the day

My eye appointment went well. He’s changing my eye drops. Now I’ll do one once-a-day instead of twice a day. Sounds good to me.

Back in 2022, Kari Lake lost the governor’s race here. She never conceded the election and filled the courts with issues. Now that she has lost the Senate seat here, she still hasn’t conceded. I’m sure she will use the courts again. Sad. 

Myths

Myth #20: The Effect Oil Has on a Burn

Let’s turn up the heat on this enduring misconception: relying on oil to treat burns is not the panacea it’s cracked up to be. Contrary to the age-old advice, using oil can actually fan the flames of your burn problems by trapping heat, potentially deepening the wound and stalling the healing process.

The game plan? Give the burnt area a good soak under the faucet for a solid ten minutes. This will help cool the skin, ease the pain, and kickstart the healing process. Once you’ve got it adequately cooled, wrap the affected area in a clean, non-stick bandage to ward off any unwelcome infections.

Random Thoughts…

Everything the human race has learned about the universe heavily depends on the limitations of our ability to perceive our surroundings. We could be 100% wrong about everything but simply not be intelligent enough to realize it. 

The Diary of Merer is the oldest papyri ever discovered. It details the daily life of workers who built the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Salmon have small particles of iron in their brain, which act as the magnetic needle in a compass to help them navigate to the place where they were spawned. The process is called magnetoception.

Ancient Roman Life

Being poor in Ancient Rome meant you would live on a high rise

Rome was populated mainly by those at the lower end of the income scale. They all needed somewhere to call home, as they were part of the first city with over 1,000,000 inhabitants. Solution? High rises. These apartment buildings were known as the insula, meaning “island,” and could reach 100 feet in height.

The worst apartments were on the highest floors. Because they were dark and cramped, it was likely that someone would die in a fire. The bottom floors were reserved for people with more money. Many rented rooms to multiple roommates. However, no apartment came with running water or insulation.

Historic Events

• Lewis and Clark reached the Pacific Ocean, 1805.
• The National Rifle Association received its charter from New York State, in 1871.
• 1914 – The Federal Reserve Bank of the United States opened.
• The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was founded in 1945.
• 1990’s Pop Music Scandal: Group Milli Vanilli were stripped of their Grammy Award because the duo did not sing at all on their Girl You Know It’s True album.

Birthdays

Pete Davidson, 31 Comedian Lisa Bonet, 57 TV Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, 47 Movie Actress   60 – Dwight Gooden, American baseball player 60 – Diana Krall, Canadian Singer/Songwriter, and pianist

@91 Nnamdi Azikiwe president of Nigeria d. 1996@89 Burgess MeredithAmerican actor and director d. 1997 @87 José Saramago Portuguese author d. 2010 @82 Chinua Achebe Nigerian author d. 2013 @71 George S. Kaufman American playwright and journalist d. 1961 @65 Elpidio Quirino president of Philippines d. 1956 @54 Kalakaua king of Hawaii d. 1891; Bright’s Disease

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15 Nov

 

 

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🦃                                                   🦃 Week 46 Day 320 Flag Today  63°/25° Air Quality: Fair Sunshine Wind 5 mph Gusts 10 mph  Light Breeze Active Fire: 84 miles away Risk of fire: High   Nearest Lightning: 1593 miles away Nov. Averages: Temps: 51°\24° Moisture:  3 Days 🦃                            🦃

Weekly Observations

9-15 World Antibiotic Awareness Week 10-16 National Cider Week Link  National Split Pea Soup Week Link National Nurse Practioner's Week Link  Link Perioperative Nurse Week Link  Roc Your Moc Week Link   World Kindness Week Link     11-15 National Veterans Small Business Week   Link 13-16 Dermatology Week Link

15-17 Amateur Axe Throwing Championships  Link  15-19 National Young Readers Week Link

Daily Observations

America Recycles Day George Spelvin Day or More Than One Role Day I Love to Write Day National Bundt (Pan) Day National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day

National Donor Sabath Day National Philanthropy Day  Link National Spicy Hermit Cookie Day Raisin Bran Cereal Day Roc Your Mocs Day  Link Steve Irwin Day  Link

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Thoughts for the day

A nice fall day.

When I arrived at the dentist yesterday, there was a letter posted near the door. I didn’t read it as I was in a hurry. After my teeth cleaning the normal dentist tooth check didn’t happen. I paid my bill, got my next cleaning appointment, then left. This time I read the note. The letter, from the dentist, said his license had been suspended and that he was working on fixing it. Scary. When I got home I called them with a different code for my cleaning. She said she would check it. I asked when the Dr. would be back in the office. She said she didn’t know. I tried to check him out on line at the AZ dental licenses. His name was not listed. Guess I’ll be finding a new dentist.

Myths

Myth #19: The Brain’s Capacity

Erase that notion from your mind—the idea that your brain lounges around at a mere 10% capacity. The truth is, every nook and cranny of your brain is on the clock, working tirelessly 24/7, even during those moments when you’re deep in slumber or lost in daydreams.

Peek into your brain with the help of a brain scan, and you’ll find that it’s firing on all cylinders, even when you’re tackling the simplest of tasks. So, whether you’re crunching complex equations or deciding what’s for dinner, your brain orchestrates a symphony of activity.

Random Thoughts…

Vincent Van Gogh had an older brother, also named Vincent, who died exactly one year to the day before the famous painter was born.

One of the 7 Wonders of the Middle Ages: Porcelain Tower of Nanjing in Nanjing, China, constructed in the early 1400s.

In less than 100 years, humanity has witnessed two global conflicts, the invention and use of the atomic bomb, three flu epidemics, the invention of the computer and smartphones, the first moon landing, and pet rocks.

Ancient Roman Life

Men had all the power while women had none in Rome

Do you want to see how Rome’s family hierarchy worked? It appears that men possessed all power, while women had none. Men could arrange marriages, divorce their wives, and reject newborns if necessary.

Women were also expected to marry men and have kids. If they didn’t, they were accused of being the problem. They also had to look after the house and work as servers, nurses, or crafters. They did not get a first name and instead used the feminine interpretation of their fathers’ names.

Historic Events

• 1791 – The first US Catholic college, Georgetown University, opened.
• 1926 – The NBC radio network opened (24 stations).
• The murders of the Clutter Family in Holcomb, Kansas, were discovered, inspiring Truman Capote’s novel, 1959’s In Cold Blood.
• 2001, Microsoft Xbox released, Video Game Console
• 2013 – PlayStation 4 released, Video Game Console

Birthdays

Sean Murray, 47 TV Actor 92 – Petula Clark, English Singer/Songwriter, and actress 84 – Sam Waterston, American actor 67 – Kevin Eubanks, American guitarist, and composer

@98 – Georgia O’Keeffe, American painter, and educator (died in 1986) @93 – C. W. McCall, American Singer/Songwriter, and politician (d. 2022) @91 – Ed Asner, American actor, singer, and producer (d. 2021) @83 – William Herschel, German-English astronomer and composer (discovered infrared radiation, died in 1822) @74 – Mantovani, Italian conductor, and composer (died in 1980) @52 – Erwin Rommel, German field marshal (died in 1944; forced suicide)

…The End for today…d. 2021