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Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
🕊 We Will Never Forget
A PROCLAMATION
By The President of The United States
Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
Through the twisted steel of the twin towers of the World Trade Center, the scarred walls of the Pentagon, and the smoky wreckage in a field in southwest Pennsylvania, the patriotism and resiliency of the American people shone brightly on September 11, 2001. We stood as one people, united in our common humanity and shared sorrow. We grieved for those who perished and remembered what brought us together as Americans.
Today, we honor the lives we lost 9 years ago. On a bright September day, innocent men, women, and children boarded planes and set off for work as they had so many times before. Unthinkable acts of terrorism brought tragedy, destruction, pain, and loss for people across our Nation and the world.
As we pay tribute to loved ones, friends, fellow citizens, and all who died, we reaffirm our commitment to the ideas and ideals that united Americans in the aftermath of the attacks. We must apprehend all those who perpetrated these heinous crimes, seek justice for those who were killed, and defend against all threats to our national security. We must also recommit ourselves to our founding principles. September 11 reminds us that our fate as individuals is tied to that of our Nation. Our democracy is strengthened when we uphold the freedoms upon which our Nation was built: equality, justice, liberty, and democracy. These values exemplify the patriotism and sacrifice we commemorate today.
In that same spirit of patriotism, I call upon all Americans to join in service and honor the lives we lost, the heroes who responded in our hour of need, and the brave men and women in uniform who continue to protect our country at home and abroad. In April, I was proud to sign the bipartisan Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, which recognizes September 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. Originated by the family members of those who lost loved ones on 9/11, the National Day of Service and Remembrance is an opportunity to salute the heroes of 9/11, recapture the spirit of unity and compassion that inspired our Nation following the attacks, and rededicate ourselves to sustained service to our communities.
Throughout the summer, people of all ages and backgrounds came together to lend a helping hand in their communities through United We Serve. As this summer of service draws to an end, we renew the call to engage in meaningful service activities and stay engaged with those projects throughout the year. Working together, we can usher in a new era in which volunteering and more service is a way of life for all Americans. Deriving strength from tragedy, we can write the next great chapter in our Nation's history and ensure that future generations continue to enjoy the promise of America.
By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as Patriot Day, and by Public Law 111-13, approved April 21, 2009, has requested the observance of September 11 as an annually recognized National Day of Service and Remembrance.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 11 as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. I call upon all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States to display the flag of the United States at half-staff on Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001. I invite the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and interested organizations and individuals to join in this observance. I call upon the people of the United States to participate in community service in honor of those our Nation lost, to observe this day with other ceremonies and activities, including remembrance services, and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46am eastern daylight time to honor the innocent victims who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.
Barack Obama
Monday, September 10, 2012
Autism Resources & Sensory-Friendly Movie
Autism Speaks Family Services is pleased to offer the School Community Tool Kit as a free PDF download. It is designed to assist members of the school community in understanding and supporting students with autism.
Austism Advocate Magazine is a free online offering from The Autism Society of America, but you need to login to your account to access it. If you don't have an account, it's quick and easy to create one. You can read it online, download it as a PDF file, and print it.
Autism Speaks Family Services is now offering the Challenging Behaviors Tool Kit as a free PDF download. It is designed to provide strategies and resources to address these behaviors, and to help support parents and their loved one w/ autism during these difficult situations.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Yo, Philly! It's Time To Walk For Autism Again!
When: September 15, 2012
Where: Citizen's Bank Park, One Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Event Schedule:
8:00am Registration
9:30am Stage Show Starts
10:00am One-Mile Walk Begins
The walk will be a one-mile long loop in the parking lots of Citizens Bank Park. To those who do not wish to walk, you can enjoy the Resource Fair along the concourse as well as all of our exciting entertainment throughout the ballpark. Join Autism Speaks as we walk to change the future for all who struggle with autism! This is a fun-filled, family-friendly event and is our single most powerful force to fund vital research that will lead us to the answers we need. Experience the power of thousands united by a single cause by joining Walk Now for Autism Speaks. Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disorder in the U.S. more volunteers are needed to join the fight. Whether this is your first walk or the tenth, take the first step and register today. You will not only raise funds, but you will become a part of a fun and supportive family-focused community. Every 11 minutes, another family receives the devastating news that their child has an autism spectrum disorder. Help us change that! Start fundraising today. Whether you strive to join our new "Grand Club" (walkers that raise $1,000 or more), or sell lemonade to boost your total, or create your own unique event, you will become a part of the solution! Don’t wait another minute. Start a corporate, school or family team today!
Questions or Comments?
Email: philadelphia@autismspeaks.org
Phone: 856-858-5400
Friday, September 7, 2012
DNC: THE MAIN EVENT!
I openly confess that this was probably the first time I've ever watched the Democratic National Convention from start to finish, but I'm so glad I did because I really enjoyed it! It was truly an awesome experience! Here are some of the things on my personal list of highlights from the event, and I'm happy to report that no one was talking to chairs at THIS convention! It was done the way it's SUPPOSED to be done... they talked to the American people! I can only hope and pray that the American people were listening!
TRIBUTE: It was only fitting that on Day 1, Ted Kennedy's lifelong work toward civil rights, health care, and other important issues facing the American people was remembered. All of the Kennedy brothers came from wealth and means, but they always stood up for the interests of the working class. There will never be another political family quite like them. Ted was the last man standing, but may they all (John, Bobby, and Ted) rest in peace. If you missed it, use the image or this link to watch it on YouTube! http://youtu.be/Q7pYxnNUYkU
Illinois House of Representative nominee Tammy Duckworth gave a moving and inspiring speech on Day 1. Two thumbs up! If you missed it, use the image or this link to watch it on YouTube! http://youtu.be/DcFD0DvJbx4
First Lady Michelle Obama approaches the stage to deliver her rousing speech on Day 1! YGG! If you missed it, use the image or this link to watch it on YouTube! http://youtu.be/LZrv-izNHS0
Olympic Gold Medalist Gabrielle Douglas continues to be in high demand, so she gave the "Pledge of Allegiance" on Day 2! If you missed it, use the image or this link to watch it on YouTube! http://youtu.be/P9bgzCddPfk
Massachusetts Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren gave an excellent speech on Day 2! If you missed it, use the image or this link to watch it on YouTube! http://youtu.be/wY4fo-_TRS8
Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford gave the "Pledge of Allegiance" on Day 3 and she did a great job! This is how we do it and we never give up! America is so proud of you, Gabby! If you missed it, use the image or this link to watch it on YouTube! http://youtu.be/cbFMHZprAmA
BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA II--The Democratic National Convention was right on point from beginning to end. Now, it's up to us. Please don't let anyone or anything stand in your way and stop you from voting on November 6, 2012. God bless the President and the United States of America! If you missed his speech on Day 3, use the image or this link to watch it on YouTube! http://youtu.be/E8Eu9wDAYbU
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Recommended Reading For Kids From Tumaini Publishers
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Our Thoughts & Prayers Are w/ You!
I'm definitely praying, posting, and sharing this for you, Robin! Be strong... God will get you through all of this over time. You are in His capable hands, and that's the best place for you to be right now!
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
I Was Born On This Day!
As of September 4, 2012 @ 12:00 AM ET:
* I am 54 years old.
* I am 648 months old.
* I am 2,817 weeks old.
* I am 19,724 days old.
* I am 473,376 hours old.
* I am 28,402,560 minutes old.
* I am 1,704,153,600 seconds old.
Fun Facts & Trivia:
* My date of conception was on or about December 12, 1957.
* I was born on a Thursday under the astrological sign Virgo.
* My opposition sign is Pisces.
* My ruling planet is Mercury.
* The moon's phase on the day of my birth was waning gibbous.
* My birth flower is Aster.
* My birth tree is Weeping Willow.
* My birthstone is Sapphire.
* My lucky day is Wednesday.
* My lucky dates are the 5th, 14th, and 23rd.
* My lucky number is 5.
* My opposition number is 3.
* My Life Path number is 9.
* I'm most compatible with people with the Life Path numbers 3, 6, and 9.
* I'm least compatible with people with the Life Path numbers 4, 8, and 22.
* My age is the equivalent of a dog that is 7.43326810176125 years old.
* My fortune cookie reads: Something you lost will soon turn up.
54 Candles:
The number of candles on my birthday cake produce 54 BTUs or 13,869 calories of heat and that's only 13.8600 food calories. I can boil 6.29 ounces of water with that many candles.
Celebrities Who Share My Birthday:
Henry Ford II (1917)
Jason David Frank (1973)
Paul Harvey (1918)
Beyonce Knowles (1981)
Dan Miller (1980)
Mike Piazza (1968)
Dr. Drew Pinsky (1958)
Ione Skye (1970)
Tom Watson (1949)
Mitzi Gaynor (1930)
Damon Wayans (1960)
Richard Wright (1908)
Top Songs of 1958:
"At the Hop" by Danny & The Juniors
"It's All In the Game" by Tommy Edwards
"The Purple People Eater" by Sheb Wooley
"All I Have to Do Is Dream" by The Everly Brothers
"Tequila" by The Champs
"Don't" by Elvis Presley
"Volare" by Domenico
"Modugno Sugartime" by The McGuire Sisters
"He's Got the Whole World In His Hands" by Laurie London
"The Chipmunk Song" by David Seville & The Chipmunks
1958 in the United States:
* The President was Dwight Eisenhower.
* The Vice-President was Richard Nixon.
* It was not a leap year.
* The date of Ash Wednesday was February 19th.
* The date of Passover was Saturday, April 5th.
* The date of Easter was Sunday, April 6th.
* There were approximately 1,667,231 marriages and 385,144 divorces.
* A new person was born approximately every 8 seconds.
* There were approximately 4.0 million births.
* The population was approximately 150,697,361 people.
* One person died approximately every 12 seconds.
* There were approximately 1,452,000 deaths.
* Click here for more information...
Monday, September 3, 2012
R.I.P. Michael Clarke Duncan
Michael Clarke Duncan (December 10, 1957 – September 3, 2012) was an American actor, best known for his breakout role as John Coffey in The Green Mile, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe. He was also recognized for his appearances in motion pictures such as Armageddon, The Whole Nine Yards, The Scorpion King & Daredevil, as well as voice acting roles in works such as Brother Bear and Kung Fu Panda.
The Story Behind Labor Day
What it Means
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
Founder of Labor Day
More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt as to who first proposed the holiday for workers.
Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, was first in suggesting a day to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold."
But Peter McGuire's place in Labor Day history has not gone unchallenged. Many believe that Matthew Maguire, a machinist, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday. Recent research seems to support the contention that Matthew Maguire, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, N.J., proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. What is clear is that the Central Labor Union adopted a Labor Day proposal and appointed a committee to plan a demonstration and picnic.
The First Labor Day
The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883.
In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday, as originally proposed, and the Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the example of New York and celebrate a "workingmen's holiday" on that date. The idea spread with the growth of labor organizations, and in 1885 Labor Day was celebrated in many industrial centers of the country.
Labor Day Legislation
Through the years the nation gave increasing emphasis to Labor Day. The first governmental recognition came through municipal ordinances passed during 1885 and 1886. From them developed the movement to secure state legislation. The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first to become law was passed by Oregon on February 21, 1887. During the year four more states — Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York — created the Labor Day holiday by legislative enactment. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 other states had adopted the holiday in honor of workers, and on June 28 of that year, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.
A Nationwide Holiday
The form that the observance and celebration of Labor Day should take were outlined in the first proposal of the holiday — a street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families. This became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day. Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civic significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement.
The character of the Labor Day celebration has undergone a change in recent years, especially in large industrial centers where mass displays and huge parades have proved a problem. This change, however, is more a shift in emphasis and medium of expression. Labor Day addresses by leading union officials, industrialists, educators, clerics and government officials are given wide coverage in newspapers, radio, and television.
The vital force of labor added materially to the highest standard of living and the greatest production the world has ever known and has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy. It is appropriate, therefore, that the nation pay tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation's strength, freedom, and leadership — the American worker.
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
Founder of Labor Day
More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt as to who first proposed the holiday for workers.
Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, was first in suggesting a day to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold."
But Peter McGuire's place in Labor Day history has not gone unchallenged. Many believe that Matthew Maguire, a machinist, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday. Recent research seems to support the contention that Matthew Maguire, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, N.J., proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. What is clear is that the Central Labor Union adopted a Labor Day proposal and appointed a committee to plan a demonstration and picnic.
The First Labor Day
The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883.
In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday, as originally proposed, and the Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the example of New York and celebrate a "workingmen's holiday" on that date. The idea spread with the growth of labor organizations, and in 1885 Labor Day was celebrated in many industrial centers of the country.
Labor Day Legislation
Through the years the nation gave increasing emphasis to Labor Day. The first governmental recognition came through municipal ordinances passed during 1885 and 1886. From them developed the movement to secure state legislation. The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first to become law was passed by Oregon on February 21, 1887. During the year four more states — Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York — created the Labor Day holiday by legislative enactment. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 other states had adopted the holiday in honor of workers, and on June 28 of that year, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.
A Nationwide Holiday
The form that the observance and celebration of Labor Day should take were outlined in the first proposal of the holiday — a street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families. This became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day. Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civic significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement.
The character of the Labor Day celebration has undergone a change in recent years, especially in large industrial centers where mass displays and huge parades have proved a problem. This change, however, is more a shift in emphasis and medium of expression. Labor Day addresses by leading union officials, industrialists, educators, clerics and government officials are given wide coverage in newspapers, radio, and television.
The vital force of labor added materially to the highest standard of living and the greatest production the world has ever known and has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy. It is appropriate, therefore, that the nation pay tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation's strength, freedom, and leadership — the American worker.
Enjoy your day off today!
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Saturday, September 1, 2012
R.I.P. Hal David
Harold Lane David (May 25, 1921 – September 1, 2012) was an American lyricist. He grew up in Brooklyn, NY. He was best known for his musical collaborations with composer Burt Bacharach. As young men in the 1960s, the duo wrote some of the most beautiful and timeless pop songs for singer Dionne Warwick. Over the years, many of the songs have been covered countless times by other artists. Isaac Hayes and Luther Vandross are among the best of those who reinterpreted the classic songs, giving them new life with extraordinary musical arrangements that fit their own personal styles.
#BettyWhiteDNC
After the Clint Eastwood chair stunt at the RNC, someone dared to imagine something. What if they were in charge of the Democratic National Convention and brought in Betty White as a "Mystery Quest Speaker"? And, in this person's mind, Betty would deliver a monologue spoofing Clint's weird skit! Well, the idea quickly turned into community Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr pages, and then the hashtag #BettyWhiteDNC was created. After creating and posting a few meme pics using the hashtag, the webpages began to explode. The person who imagined this and created the webpages and hashtags explained:
"We would love to see Betty at the DNC, but unlike the other convention, we would NOT want to see her appearance take away from the important message President Obama will deliver on the last night of the DNC. All media attention on Thursday night should focus on the President and his pitch to the American people. And, with that being said, keep spreading the word and let's get this classy woman at the Democratic National Convention this week!"
Needless to say, the idea went viral and that's about all there is to the story! But, there are some really funny comment and quote photos floating around the internet w/ the #BettyWhiteDNC hash tag. So, if you happen to run across one, just enjoy and have fun w/ it. I posted a few I found here, just for the heck of it!
Betty, YGG! LOL!
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