This Week in Her and History
This Week in History, Dec 14 - Dec 20
Dec 14, 1911
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12 Days Until Christmas
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Christmas is about remembering the birth of Christ and not about Santa, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or any other shopping opportunities, or exchanging presents.
All over the world, this festival commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, which is observed on December 25 as an international religious and cultural celebration.
How do you say Merry Christmas all over the world?
Andorra (AD) Merry Christmas Bon Nadal
United Arab Emirates (AE) Merry Christmas I’d miilad said oua sana saida
Afghanistan (AF) Merry Christmas De Christmas akhtar de bakhtawar au newai kal mubarak
WARNING:No Drinking and Driving
State Police say thee will deploy additional troopers on the roads in an effort to crack down on drunk driving during the holiday season. Similar law enforcement initiatives will be taking place across the country due to records indicating an increase in drunk-driving related fatalities that occur around the holidays,
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HOLIDAY SALES?
This is such a deal, I need to buy this now. Not so fast... Not all deals are created equal, which is why the following sites have meticulously sorted through thousands of so-called “deals” so far this holiday season.
They screened out 99.4% of those, and posted the 0.6% of good deals on our deals page for you. http://thewirecutter.com/
Use this site to ensure you get good deals on your holiday gifts this year. Before you buy, inform yourself by checking the price history charts. http://camelcamelcamel.com/
12/13/14
A similar combination like tomorrows date will not return for some time and I don't know if anyone will be willing to hang around and celebrate it.
Saturday's Dec. 13, 2014, represents the last sequential calendar date for at least 20 years January 2, 2034 and another 89 years if waiting for January 2, 2103.
If you're set on commemorating 12/13/14, try to stay healthy for another 100 years somewhere on earth to be able to reach it December 13, 2114. For numbers fans, it's 1,000 years till 3014.
VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE
Today is the day Hispanics celebrate La Virgen de Guadalupe. It is the day of Virgin Mary's sighting, which is associated with December 12.
This day is celebrated throughout The Americas: The amazing, miraculous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
$1.1 TRILLION
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The US House of Representatives has passed $1.1 Trillion budget just hours shy of a government shut down
House GOP leaders were rolling the dice by forcing a vote on a $1.1 trillion government spending bill, and setting up a dramatic late night Thursday roll call following a day of arm twisting and vote counting.
Now we ask you, is this any way for our leadership to continue ruling?
May 20 Last Late Show
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David Letterman's last "Late Show" appearance after decades as host will be on May 20, CBS television said Wednesday.
"David Letterman has given to all of us a remarkable legacy of achievement and creative brilliance that will never be forgotten," according to Leslie Moonves, president of CBS.
NYC High-speed Wi-Fi Kiosks
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High speed service in Manhattan and outer boroughs are going to be installed for free Wi-Fi in payphone locations across NYC. But what about the security? How safe will these kiosks be from hackers?
The was plan was unanimously approved by the Franchise & Concession Review Committee and it moves 400 high-speed Wi-Fi kiosks from Manhattan into The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island.
US Political Pruning
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A 1500 page budget... Are you kidding me?
How many tall solid and healthy trees can you count in the in the public sector? Are you aware that no year saw more US Representatives leave than in 1933... Lets do some serious pruning and plant new seeds: http://wapo.st/1qwBua5