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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 14, 2021 9:47:35 GMT -5
"Ratification Day on January 14th annually recognizes the act the officially ended the American Revolution. The day commemorates the ratification of the Treaty of Paris on January 14, 1784, at the Maryland State House in Annapolis, Maryland by the Confederation Congress. Since the Declaration of Independence was signed, nearly eight years had passed. Through the treaty, Great Britain recognizes the United States as a sovereign entity. It is the most enduring premise of the treaty. The treaty also defined boundaries, specifically the Northwest Territory which included Ohio and rich prairie land of Indiana and Illinois. Michigan, Wisconsin, and parts of Minnesota were also included. Several of the nation’s founding fathers negotiated the peace treaty, including John Adams, John Jay, and Benjamin Franklin. The Confederation Congress issued a proclamation on April 11, 1783, “Declaring the cessation of arms” against Great Britain. Congress approved the preliminary articles of peace on April 15, 1783. The Confederation Congress ratified the Treaty of Paris on January 14, 1784."
My notes: Let's not forget where we came from (Any country!) & how much was already paid for for what we have now. Do not take for granted that we will continue to have our freedom & rights if we do not continually STAND UP for them.
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Post by Bob on Jan 15, 2021 20:17:11 GMT -5
It is so important to remember the ones who fought for our rights. And not only ours, but many people around the world in other countries. We still have to fight for our rights all the time. We do it by voting and electing people who will stand up for those rights. But many times those people feel it is in our "best interest" and "for the common good" to infringe upon and restrict those rights. Or do away with them completely. We see it all the time on National, State, and even Local levels like county and city laws and ordinances. One being, you can only have 4 yards sales a year and have to have a permit. Really? Don't you have bigger things to worry about? And who says you can tell me when, how, and where, and how many times a year I can sell my own property? And I have to get your permission (permit) to do so? That's just small people worrying about small things, trying to make themselves look big.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 14, 2022 9:39:15 GMT -5
"National Dress Up Your Pet Day on January 14th provides a special day to celebrate with your pet and show off their fashion style. Pets do become part of one’s family. Whether you take a visit to the groomer or take it a step further and dress up in matching outfits, be sure your pet companion is safe and comfortable.
Please remember to keep your pets safe and comfortable in the pet clothing and costumes that you choose.
Tips for dressing up your pet:
If your pet just doesn’t like dressing up, let them sit this holiday out. Be sure it fits. Restricting movement or ability to breathe can cause injury or illness. Many pets like to chew. Avoid loose or dangling pieces which can cause choking hazards."
My notes: Now I wouldn't do this as our dog wouldn't like it at all. If you do it, be sure they are okay with it. Never force them!
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Post by lainee on Jan 15, 2022 19:21:39 GMT -5
I suppose there are some pets that would put up with that, but personally I wouldn't do it to mine :-)
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Post by Bob on Jan 16, 2022 18:38:09 GMT -5
It's dumb. Unless it's for warmth.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 14, 2023 10:16:34 GMT -5
"Every year on January 14th, World Logic Day brings the intellectual history and practical implications of logic to interdisciplinary science communities’ attention. The day also celebrates the idea that logic, as reasoning, is a central feature of human beings. Logic is defined as the study of the principles of correct reasoning. Logic was once a philosophical term. Through the years, other disciplines use logic, such as math and computer science. There are four general types of logic, which include:
Informal logic: used in daily reasoning and arguments during personal exchanges with others Formal logic: used in deductive reasoning with premises that are true Symbolic logic: used to show how symbols relate to each other Mathematical logic: used to apply formal logic to math"
My notes: Logic takes on many forms.
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Post by Steve on Jan 14, 2023 13:55:40 GMT -5
Some other things about this day:
Today is Saturday, Jan. 14, the 14th day of 2023. There are 351 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
In Jan. 14, 1964, former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, in a brief televised address, thanked Americans for their condolences and messages of support following the assassination of her husband, President John F. Kennedy, nearly two months earlier.
On this date:
In 1784, the United States ratified the Treaty of Paris ending the Revolutionary War; Britain followed suit in April 1784.
In 1914, Ford Motor Co. greatly improved its assembly-line operation by employing an endless chain to pull each chassis along at its Highland Park, Michigan, plant.
In 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and French General Charles de Gaulle opened a wartime conference in Casablanca.
In 1952, NBC’s “Today” show premiered, with Dave Garroway as the host, or “communicator.”
In 1954, Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio were married at San Francisco City Hall. (The marriage lasted about nine months.)
In 1963, George C. Wallace was sworn in as governor of Alabama with the pledge, “Segregation forever!” — a view Wallace later repudiated.
In 1964, former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, in a brief televised address, thanked Americans for their condolences and messages of support following the assassination of her husband, President John F. Kennedy, nearly two months earlier.
In 1967, the Sixties’ “Summer of Love” unofficially began with a “Human Be-In” involving tens of thousands of young people at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.
In 1970, Diana Ross and the Supremes performed their last concert together, at the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas.
In 1975, the House Internal Security Committee (formerly the House Un-American Activities Committee) was disbanded.
In 1994, President Bill Clinton and Russian President Boris Yeltsin signed an accord to stop aiming missiles at any nation; the leaders joined Ukrainian President Leonid Kravchuk in signing an accord to dismantle the nuclear arsenal of Ukraine.
In 2010, President Barack Obama and the U.S. moved to take charge in earthquake-ravaged Haiti, dispatching thousands of troops along with tons of aid.
Ten years ago: Lance Armstrong ended a decade of denial by confessing to Oprah Winfrey during a videotaped interview that he’d used performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France.
Five years ago: Chelsea Manning confirmed that she was a candidate for the U.S. Senate from Maryland; the former Army intelligence analyst was known as Bradley Manning at the time of her 2010 arrest that led to a conviction for leaking classified documents. (Manning lost in a Democratic primary won by incumbent Ben Cardin.) On the defensive in the wake of disparaging comments about Haiti and African nations, President Donald Trump told reporters, “I am the least racist person you have ever interviewed.”
One year ago: The Australian government revoked the visa of tennis star Novak Djokovic for a second time as Djokovic fought to stay in the country and compete in the Australian Open despite being unvaccinated for COVID-19. (Djokovic would be deported two days later, but returned in January, 2023 for competition.) China further tightened its anti-pandemic measures in Beijing and across the country as scattered COVID-19 outbreaks continued, a little over two weeks ahead of the Winter Olympics.
Today’s birthdays: Blues singer Clarence Carter is 86. Singer Jack Jones is 85. Actor Faye Dunaway is 82. Actor Holland Taylor is 80. Actor Carl Weathers is 75. Singer-producer T-Bone Burnett is 75. Movie writer-director Lawrence Kasdan is 74. Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Maureen Dowd is 71. Rock singer Geoff Tate (Queensryche) is 64. Movie writer-director Steven Soderbergh is 60. Actor Mark Addy is 59. Former Fox News Channel anchorman Shepard Smith is 59. Actor/producer Dan Schneider is 59. Rapper Slick Rick is 58. Actor Emily Watson is 56. Actor-comedian Tom Rhodes is 56. Rock musician Zakk Wylde is 56. Rapper-actor LL Cool J is 55. Actor Jason Bateman is 54. Rock singer-musician Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters) is 54. Actor Kevin Durand is 49. Actor Jordan Ladd is 48. Actor Ward Horton is 47. Actor Emayatzy Corinealdi is 43. Retro-soul singer-songwriter Marc Broussard is 41. Rock singer-musician Caleb Followill (Kings of Leon) is 41. Actor Zach Gilford is 41. Actor Jake Choi is 38. Actor Jonathan Osser is 34. Actor-singer Grant Gustin (“Glee”) is 33. Singer/guitarist Molly Tuttle is 30.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 16, 2023 12:32:26 GMT -5
Steve, Thank you for sharing more on what happened on this day
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Post by Steve on Jan 16, 2023 12:42:54 GMT -5
Steve, Thank you for sharing more on what happened on this day Sorry I missed this. You're quite welcome! I could keep doing this each day or not, whichever you prefer. Or do a separate topic called something like 'Today In History' or not ... again, whichever you prefer.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 19, 2023 21:39:30 GMT -5
Steve , Thank you for sharing more on what happened on this day Sorry I missed this. You're quite welcome! I could keep doing this each day or not, whichever you prefer. Or do a separate topic called something like 'Today In History' or not ... again, whichever you prefer. Probably best to keep with the threads I have started. This is the 3rd year now I've been doing them. But I love when members add to it
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Post by Steve on Jan 20, 2023 6:19:42 GMT -5
I could keep doing this each day or not, whichever you prefer. Or do a separate topic called something like 'Today In History' or not ... again, whichever you prefer. Probably best to keep with the threads I have started. This is the 3rd year now I've been doing them. But I love when members add to it Cool. I'll try not to add so much next time. There was a bunch of stuff in what I posted that could have been left out.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 24, 2023 12:17:52 GMT -5
Probably best to keep with the threads I have started. This is the 3rd year now I've been doing them. But I love when members add to it Cool. I'll try not to add so much next time. There was a bunch of stuff in what I posted that could have been left out. The more the merrier
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 14, 2024 10:18:14 GMT -5
"Pastrami lovers across the country look forward to their favorite sandwich on January 14th as they recognize National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day. Popular delicatessen meat, pastrami is usually made from beef. Others make their pastrami sandwich with pork, mutton, or turkey. Before refrigeration, butchers originally created pastrami as a way to preserve meat. To make pastrami, they placed the raw meat in brine. Then they partially dried it and seasoned it with various herbs and spices to be smoked and steamed."
My notes: What do you think of pastrami? Do you like it? Eat it often? I don't eat sandwiches anymore & when I did pastrami wasn't one that I cared for.
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