Every so often a thing comes to pass that is of such astounding importance that we must stand up and recognize it. We must place this thing on the pedestal it deserves, and ensure that the precepts and policies put in place by it are adhered to, appreciated, and spread as far as the human voice will carry. Such is the sort of message sent by Human Rights Day.
Human Rights Day was established in 1948, and ever since that auspicious day it has stood as the first major stride forward in ensuring that the rights of every human across the globe are protected. From the most basic human needs such as food, shelter, and water, all the way up to access to free and uncensored information, such has been the goals and ambitions laid out that day.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was a shout across the world by the leading countries in the world, stating loud and clear that no matter where we live, what we believe, or how we love, we are each individually deserving of the most basic fundamentals of human needs. Every year Human Rights Day marks conferences around the world dedicated to ensuring that these ideals are pursued, and that the basic Human Rights of every person is made a priority in the global theater.
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (adjective) Lacking variety or excitement; dull. | ||
| Synonyms: | unglamorous, commonplace, prosaic | ||
| Usage: | So here I shall end my days; and I must say, Dorothy, my dear, that you are very foolish to go back into that stupid, humdrum world again. | ||
Idiom of the Day
lazy-bones— A particularly lazy or indolent person. |
History
The Brown Dog Affair: Rioting Peaks in London (1907)
| In 1903, anti-vivisectionists enrolled as medical students at University College London and published an eyewitness account of a brown dog that had endured months of surgical experimentation while allegedly conscious. A professor named in the story sued for defamation and won. After the trial, anti-vivisectionists put up a statue of the dog as a monument in a park, but mobs of angry medical students rioted and tried to destroy it. |
Nelly Sachs (1891)
Sachs was a German poet, translator, and dramatist. Born to a prosperous family, Sachs wrote poems mainly for fun until the advent of Nazism darkened her work and forced her to flee on one of the last flights to Sweden. Her lyrics from those years combine lean simplicity with intense imagery. Collections of her poetry include The Seeker and O the Chimneys.
Nobel Prize Ceremony
| Nobel Prizes are awarded each year to people, regardless of nationality, deemed to have made the most significant practical efforts toward the well-being of the human race. In his will, the Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel (1833-1896) directed that the income from his estate be used to fund five annual prizes. The first Nobel Prizes were awarded in 1901; a sixth prize—in economics—was added in 1969. Winners receive the awards at a special ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden, on December 10, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death. The peace prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway. |
The Genetic Divide Between NYC's Uptown And Downtown Rats
| The Empire State building, pizza and Broadway are just a few things synonymous with New York City — and then there's the rats. Like many other major metropolitan areas, New York City has a rat problem like many other metropolitan areas ... |
The Genetic Divide Between NYC's Uptown And Downtown Rats
1768 - The Royal Academy of Arts was founded in London by George III. Joshua Reynolds was its first president.
1817 - Mississippi was admitted to the Union as the 20th American state.
1830 - Emily Dickinson was born in Amherst, MA. Only seven of her works were published while she was alive.
1851 - American librarian Melvil Dewey was born. He created the "Dewey Decimal Classification" system.
1927 - The Grand Old Opry made its first radio broadcast from Nashville, TN.
1931 - Jane Addams became a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, she was the first American woman to do so.
1939 - The National Football League's attendance exceeded 1 million in a season for the first time.
1950 - Dr. Ralph J. Bunche was presented the Nobel Peace Prize. He was the first African-American to receive the award. Bunche was awarded the prize for his efforts in mediation between Israel and neighboring Arab states.
1953 - Hugh Hefner published the first "Playboy" magazine with an investment of $7,600.
1958 - The first domestic passenger jet flight took place in the U.S. when 111 passengers flew from New York to Miami on a National Airlines Boeing 707.
1963 - Donny Osmond made his debut with the Osmonds on NBC's "Andy Williams Show."
1964 - In Oslo, Norway, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize. He was the youngest person to receive the award.
1965 - The Grateful Dead played their first concert. The show took place at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, CA.
1984 - South African Bishop Desmond Tutu received the Nobel Peace Prize.
1991 - Alan Freed was posthumously awarded a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star. He is accredited with coining the phrase "Rock & Roll."
1994 - Yasser Arafat, Shimon Peres and Yitzhak Rabin received the Nobel Peace Prize. They pledged to pursue their mission of healing the Middle East.
1998 - Six astronauts opened the doors to the new international space station 250 miles above the Earth's surface.
2010 - Bob Dylan's handwritten lyrics for his song "The Times They Are a-Changin" sold at auction for $422,500.
If You Were Born Today, December 10
You are a person with strong convictions, but your morals are unusual or stretched. You are courageous, very sincere, and enjoy some level of risk-taking in your everyday life. You need to find a job that you love, for your work means so much to you. A solutions person, you love to solve problems–yours but especially others’. Still, you have some escapist tendencies. In others, you look for practical people with good, basic values and work ethic. You are very true to the ones you love. Famous people born today: Emily Dickinson, Kenneth Branagh, Michael Clarke Duncan, Raven-Symone, Susan Dey.
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Human Rights Day History
Human Rights Day commemorates the day on which the United Nations issued the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), a document drafted by representatives from all regions of the world, which outlined fundamental human rights to be universally protected. The Declaration contains 30 articles that touch on rights to freedom, justice, peace, dignity, education and health care, among other rights.
On December 10, 1948, the United Nations proclaimed the UDHR in an effort to help define equal rights that all humans on the planet deserve and can help the world achieve lasting freedom, justice and peace. Human Rights Day was officially declared by the United Nations in 1950. It is celebrated on December 10th each year and is marked by speeches and activities designed to bring attention to the issues surrounding the most pressing Human Rights issues worldwide.
On December 10, 1948, the United Nations proclaimed the UDHR in an effort to help define equal rights that all humans on the planet deserve and can help the world achieve lasting freedom, justice and peace. Human Rights Day was officially declared by the United Nations in 1950. It is celebrated on December 10th each year and is marked by speeches and activities designed to bring attention to the issues surrounding the most pressing Human Rights issues worldwide.
Human Rights Day Facts & Quotes
- The United Nations Declaration of Human Rights was one of their first declarations and came about after the atrocities perpetrated upon humans during World War II were brought to light.
- Over the past decade, armed conflict has killed 2 million children, disabled another 4-5 million, left 12 million homeless and orphaned another million.
Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.
- Abraham LincolnAmerica did not invent human rights. In a very real sense... human rights invented America.
- Jimmy CarterI have cherished the ideal a democratic and free society... it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.
- Nelson Mandela, President of South Africa, who was imprisoned from 1964-1990.
Human Rights Day Top Events and Things to Do
- Educate yourself on current human rights fights such as genocide by terrorist groups, slavery and trafficking and child labor around the world.
- Get involved with a local human rights organization.
- Hold a candlelight vigil for those who have had their human rights violated.
- Watch a documentary about human rights issues and violations. Some recommendations: Invisible Children (2006), Girl Rising(2013) and Nefarious (2011).
- Attend an Amnesty International Human Rights Event near you to support the battle to uphold human rights throughout the world.
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1815 -
Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace, an English mathematician and writer on computing, is born
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1958 -
The first domestic passenger jet flight took place in the U.S. when 111 passengers flew from New York to Miami on a National Airlines Boeing 707.
Lost Pines Christmas 2017
Nov 23 - Dec 25, 2017 | Bastrop, TX
The annual Lost Pines Christmas of Bastrop, Texas, is a unique celebration of Christmas and the historic Bastrop community. Guests are invited to participate in a variety of family activities over the four-day weekend including ice skating at the Winter Wonderland, food and wine tastings in the Culinary District, carriage rides, stargazing and a Historic Homes Tour.
further information: Lost Pines Christmas
Telluride Mountainfilm on Tour 2017
Dec 12, 2017 | Bozeman, MT
Ellen Theatre|17 W Main St
Telluride Mountainfilm has a rich collection of inspiring and educational films to show the world. This mountainous tour travels to six different continents to ensure they leave no members of their audience out in the blistering cold. Each film packs a lot of content into a short-running time to ensure you’ll see as many films as possible.
further information: Welcome to Mountainfilm
Intentional camera movement is a photography technique in which a camera is moved during the exposure for a creative or artistic effect. This causes the image points to move across the recording medium, producing an apparent streaking in the resulting image. The image shown here depicts a bluebell wood on Ashridge Estate in Hertfordshire, England; the intentional camera movement along the vertical plane has created an impressionistic effect.
Earth Crescent, 1967
Photo taken November 9, 1967, 10,000 miles from Earth
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knit, Christmas ornament
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crochet
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crochet, Chanukah
crochet, Christmas ornament
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Snickers Cake Mix Cookies! {Just 4 Ingredients}
Easy Winter Light Up Snowman Craft!
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Make this super easy light up snowman craft for winter. Its easy and inexpensive! Great for kids and adults, parties, party favors, etc.
You will need:
Ping Pong ball (Dollar Tree)
Flicker light/battery operated tea light (Dollar Tree)
Permanent markers
Elmer's School Glue
Glitter
Fabric - optional
Razor Blade - or something to cut with.
Cut an "X" in the bottom of the ping pong ball. This step is not for kids - I prepped this part for the class parties. You could try to have kids cut with something else like scissors, or a poke it with an ice pick.
Use the markers to draw a face on the ping pong ball, and let dry completely.
Paint on Elmer's Clear School glue.
Put the ping pong ball on the flicker candle/battery operated tea light. You could do this step before the glue if desired.
Sprinkle the glitter onto the glue, and let dry completely.
Optional - cut a piece of fabric and tie it around the flicker tea light like a scarf.
Turn on the battery operated tea light and enjoy!
They make great party crafts or favors, and gifts.
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Christmas craft
thanks, Renee
Wind Surfing Jigsaw Puzzle
| admit adore attire birthday blink chime death | east employ fertile field fight float happy hover human | injury joint luster magic mare noteworthy nursing | opportunity result retreat sail shiny shower slut | thunder ties toot trade trash waste worker |
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ANIMAL ABUSE 😀
We used to adopt Rottweilers as they are the least adoptable dog. One day we went to a dog park and saw a tiny dog who was a cross between a rottie and a Spaniel. It had the huge rottie head and musculature with long, curly haired ears and a tiny body. Truly unusual but absolutely adorable!
CLEVER ... Christmas
Repurpose a ladder
History in Pictures
The fattest professional football player ever
William “Fatty” Foulke was born in Dawley, Shropshire, on 12th April 1874. After leaving school he found work in the Blackwell Colliery. A talented sportsman, Foulke played in goal for the works team. The following season Foulke was sold to Sheffield United for £20 and made his debut for his new club against West Bromwich Albion on 1st September, 1894. Foulke played 29 out of 30 Football League games in his first season at the club.
Foulke was renowned for his great size (6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) by some estimates) and weight, reaching perhaps 24 stone (152 kg, 336 lb) at the end of his career, although reports on his weight vary.
The Austro-Hungarian SMS Szent Istvan capsizes after being struck by an Italian torpedo, 10 June 1918
Frankfurt on the Main: Tuchgaden, 1910
Milan, Italy, 1950s
1962 Algeria - The Casbah
Serbia. Bass player on the way to play at a village festival. 1965
Siófok, 1967.
Little cowboy on horse, Wales
Anne and Margot Frank
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