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Calendar day; September 30, 2014

Tuesday, the 30th of September, 2014 is the 273th day in 2014 and in the 40th calendar week.

General Events:

International Translation Day
September 30, 2014 in the World

International Translation Day is observed on September 30, 2014. International Translation Day is celebrated every year on the feast of St. Jerome, the Bible translator who is considered the patron saint of translators. The celebrations have been promoted by FIT (the International Federation of Translators) ever since it was set up in 1953.

In 1991 FIT launched the idea of an officially recognised International Translation Day to show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the translation profession in different countries. This is an opportunity to display pride in a profession that is becoming increasingly essential in the era of progressing globalisation.

Translation is the communication of the meaning of a source-language text by means of an equivalent target-language text. A competent translator is not only bilingual but bicultural. A language is not merely a collection of words and of rules of grammar and syntax for generating sentences, but also a vast interconnecting system of connotations and cultural references whose mastery comes close to being a lifetime job.

Where is Translation Day?
Worldwide

Blasphemy Rights Day International
September 30, 2014 in the World

Blasphemy Day is observed on September 30, 2014. Blasphemy Rights Day International is a holiday in which individuals and groups are encouraged to openly express their criticism of, or even disdain for, religion. It was founded in 2009 by the Center for Inquiry. A student contacted the Center for Inquiry in Amherst, New York to present the idea, which CFI put its support behind. Ronald Lindsay, president and CEO of the Center for Inquiry said regarding Blasphemy Day, “We think religious beliefs should be subject to examination and criticism just as political beliefs are, but we have a taboo on religion,” in an interview with CNN. The day was set on September 30, to coincide with the anniversary of the publication of satirical drawings of Muhammad in one of Denmark’s newspapers, resulting in the Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy.

According to USA Today’s interview with Justin Trottier, a Toronto coordinator of Blasphemy Day, “We’re not seeking to offend, but if in the course of dialogue and debate, people become offended, that’s not an issue for us. There is no human right not to be offended.”

Blasphemy Day: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blasphemy_Day

Where is Blasphemy Day?
Worldwide

National Mud Pack Day
September 30, 2014 in the USA

National Mud Pack Day takes place on September 30, 2014. A mud pack is an application of mud to the skin of the face for cosmetic purposes. The perceived effects of a facial mask treatment include revitalizing, healing, or refreshing; and, may yield temporary or long-term benefits depending on environmental, dietary, and other skincare factors.

Masks are removed by either rinsing the face with water, wiping if off with a damp cloth, or peeling off of the face by hand. Duration for wearing a mask varies with the type of mask, and manufacturer’s usage instructions. The time can range from a few minutes to overnight. Those with sensitive skin are advised to first test out the mask on a small portion of the skin, in order to check for any irritations.

Where is National Mud Pack Day?
Nationwide USA

National Hot Mulled Cider Day
September 30, 2014 in the USA

Today is National Hot Mulled Cider Day! Hot mulled cider is a delicious drink perfectly suited for crisp September afternoons. Apple cider is produced using a cider press and is a time-honored favorite of the autumn season.

To make mulled cider, slowly add brown sugar to apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until all the sugar has dissolved. Add other ingredients such as nutmeg, allspice, orange juice, and lemon juice, and bring to a boil. Strain out the spices, pour into a mug, and add a cinnamon stick.

Enjoy National Hot Mulled Cider Day as you sip on your homemade brew!

Where is National Hot Mulled Cider Day?
Nationwide USA

Historical Events on 30th September:

1399 – King Richard II of England abdicates

1520 – Suleiman I (the Magnificent) succeeds his father Selam I as Sultan of Turkey (rules till 1566)

1649 – Last Swedish troops vacate Prague

1659 – Peter Stuyvesant of New Netherlands forbids tennis playing during religious services (1st mention of tennis in US)

1791 – The National Constituent Assembly in Paris is dissolved; Parisians hail Maximilien Robespierre and Jérôme Pétion as incorruptible patriots.

1841 – Samuel Slocum patented the stapler

1846 – Anesthetic ether used for 1st time by American dentist Dr William Morton who extracts a tooth

1867 – Midway Islands formally declared a US possession

1868 – Spain’s Queen Isabella is deposed, flees to France

1895 – France proclaims a protectorate over Madagascar

1898 – City of NY established

1924 – Allies stop checking on German navy

1929 – 1st manned rocket plane flight (by auto maker Fritz von Opel)

1938 – Treaty of Munich signed by Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Daladier and Chamberlain, forces Czechoslovakia to give territory to Germany

1946 – 22 Nazi leaders found guilty of war crimes at Nuremberg

1954 – Nautilus, 1st atomic-powered vessel (sub), commissioned by the Navy

1958 – French Guinee becomes independent republic Guinea

1961 – Bill for Boston Tea Party is paid by Mayor Snyder of Oregon who wrote a check for $196, the total cost of all tea lost

1962 – Mexican-American labor leader César Chávez founds the United Farm Workers.

1966 – Botswana (Bechuanaland) gains independence from Britain (Natl Day)

1986 – Mordechai Vanunu, who revealed details of Israel covert nuclear program to British media, was kidnapped in Rome, Italy.

1992 – Mariel Hemmingway appears nude on TV show Civil Wars

1993 – 6.4 earthquake at Latur, India, 28,000 killed

1999 – Japan’s worst nuclear accident at a uranium reprocessing facility in Tokai-mura, northeast of Tokyo.

2004 – The first images of a live giant squid in its natural habitat are taken 600 miles south of Tokyo.

Be strong. Be brave. Be beautiful.

Beautiful!!! =^.^=

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to be tickled Pink. I mean tinted Pink. 😀 please leave a comment where I may grab your photo and then pink you up! I will update the Pink Pick UP Post once I complete them. Thank you to those that have been pinked, and are reposting this blog entry! You’re Awesome!!!

XOXO ❤

Calendar day; September 29, 2014

 Monday, the 29th of September, 2014 is the 272th day in 2014 and in the 40th calendar week.

General Events:

 

International Coffee Day
September 29, 2014 in the World

International Coffee Day takes place on September 29, 2014. International Coffee Day is an annual event observed in a handful of countries for the celebration and enjoyment of the popular beverage coffee. This day is also used to promote fair trade coffee and to raise awareness for the plight of the coffee growers.

On this day, many businesses around the world offer free or discounted cups of coffee. Some businesses share coupons and special deals with their loyal followers via social networking. Some greeting card companies sell National Coffee Day greeting cards, as well as free e-cards to help celebrate the occasion. While the exact origin of International Coffee Day is unknown, many countries around the world participate in this event.

Coffee is a brewed beverage prepared from the roasted seeds of several species of an evergreen shrub of the genus Coffea. Coffee is slightly acidic and can have a stimulating effect on humans because of its caffeine content. It is one of the most consumed drinks in the world.

Many studies have examined the health effects of coffee, and whether the overall effects of coffee consumption are positive or negative has been widely disputed. The majority of recent research suggests that moderate coffee consumption is benign or mildly beneficial in healthy adults. However, coffee can worsen the symptoms of some conditions, such as anxiety.

Where is Coffee Day?
Worldwide

Confucius Day 2014
September 29, 2014 in the World

Confucius Day is celebrated on September 29, 2014. It honors one of the world’s greatest philosophers. Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history. The philosophy of Confucius emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity.

His followers competed successfully with many other schools during the Hundred Schools of Thought era only to be suppressed in favor of the Legalists during the Qin Dynasty. Following the victory of Han over Chu after the collapse of Qin, Confucius’s thoughts received official sanction and were further developed into a system known as Confucianism.

Confucius is traditionally credited with having authored or edited many of the Chinese classic texts including all of the Five Classics, but modern scholars are cautious of attributing specific assertions to Confucius himself. Aphorisms concerning his teachings were compiled in the Analects, but only many years after his death.

Confucius’s principles had a basis in common Chinese tradition and belief. He championed strong family loyalty, ancestor worship, respect of elders by their children of husbands by their wives. He also recommended family as a basis for ideal government. He espoused the well-known principle “Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself”, an early version of the Golden Rule.

Where is Confucius Day?
Worldwide

National VFW Day (Veterans of Foreign Wars)
September 29, 2014 in the USA

National VFW Day is celebrated annually on September 29. This day is devoted to the VFW organization and it’s members who have served our nation.

The VFW was established on September 29, 1899 by a group of veterans from the Spanish-American war. It has since grown to be the nation’s largest group of combat veterans. They continue “to honor the dead by helping the living.” The VFW promote patriotism, good will and youth scholarships. They also provide military assistance and community service programs, promote youth activities and volunteer many hours in their local communities.

Honor the VFW members and veterans in your community. Let them know that you appreciate the sacrifices they have made for all of us.

VFW – Veterans of Foreign Wars: http://www.vfw.org/home/

Where is National VFW Day?
Nationwide USA

Inventors’ Day in Argentina
September 29, 2014 in Argentina

Inventors’ Day in Argentina is celebrated on September 29, 2014. The Inventors’ Day in Argentina has been celebrated since 1986 and is held yearly on September 29, the birthday of the inventor of the ballpoint pen, László József Bíró.

Where is Inventors’ Day in Argentina?
Nationwide Argentina

Historical Events on 29th September:

522 BC – Darius I of Persia kills Magian usurper Gaumâta, securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire.

61 BC – Pompey the Great celebrates his third triumph for victories over the pirates and the end of the Mithridatic Wars on his 45th birthday.

1567 – War of Religion breaks out in France – Huguenots try to kidnap king Charles IX

1793 – Tennis is 1st mentioned in an English sporting magazine

1829 – London’s Metropolitan Police Force goes on duty (Scotland Yard)

1885 – The first practical public electric tramway in the world is opened in Blackpool, England.

1898 – French troops reach Guinea & Sudan, Samori caught

1906 – US intervenes in Cuba ousts dictator Estrada Palma

1911 – Italy declares war on Turkey, starting the Italo-Turkish War

1913 – The Treaty of Constantinople between Turkey and Bulgaria restores peace; the Turks recover Adrianople and Maritza River line

1916 – John D Rockefeller becomes the first billionaire.

1925 – Greek republican constitution enforced

1950 – Telephone Answering Machine created by Bell Laboratories

1963 – “My Favorite Martian” starring Ray Walston, debuts on CBS-TV

1966 – Bechuanaland gains independence from England, becomes Botswana

1967 – Intl Monetary Fund reforms world monetary system

1971 – Cyclone & tidal wave off Bay of Bengal kills as many as 10,000

1977 – Soviet space station Salyut 6 launched into Earth orbit

1983 – 1st time Congress invokes War Powers Act

1985 – “MacGyver” starring Richard Dean Anderson, debuts on ABC-TV

1988 – UN peacekeeping forces win Nobel Peace prize

1996 – Nintendo 64 video game system debuts in USA (3 months after Japan)

2004 – The asteroid 4179 Toutatis passes within four lunar distances of Earth.

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Fantastic “We Are All Wonder Women” Print By Sarah and Catherine Satrun

Awesome! I have to get one of these prints!!! Thank you, Steve! ❤ 😀

TIM HANLEY

This great print has been making the rounds this weekend at an impressive pace!  I originally saw it on DC Women Kicking Ass, but quickly found out that it was EVERYWHERE.  It was drawn by Chicago artists, and twins, Sarah and Catherine Satrun.  They put the print together for last weekend’s C2E2 comic convention, and it sounds like it sold like gangbusters!  If you want to get your own copy, the Satruns are figuring out how to set up an online shop and will likely have them available in the near future, which is super fun.  I might have to get one.  It’s a great piece, simultaneously sweet and inspiring, and it totally captures the spirit of what Wonder Woman is all about.

So congrats to the Satrun sisters on their big success with the prints!  Perhaps they’ll soon be the female equivalent of Gabriel Ba and Fabio Moon.

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Come on, you know you wanna be Pinked up!! I’ve completed two already and still waiting on Georgia Kevin to let me know where to snag his pic from. Blue Stevey, I know you wanna be pinked? LOL

Leave a comment; I wanna Be Pinked! here along with a link to a pic you want me to pink up. To easy. 😀

XOXO ❤

so… um…. wow…. ***oooh language warning***

Within the past week, I have joined a Wonder Woman group- Share the Wonder.  And I was like okay, let’s see if this one is any different than the last Wonder Woman groups I’ve been in. It has Christie Marson, niece of William Marston-creator of Wonder Woman in the group. I’ve been pleasantly surprised by some of the interactions, and Squeee’d out loud at a compliment, Ms. Marston gave me in the group. I’m still kinda walking on air from that compliment! 😀

So…imagine my surprise this morning when a person was obnoxiously obnoxious (so bad I had to say it twice). I posted a pic of Wonder Woman and Superman- black and white artwork for people to print out and color if they want.

 Pic:
Now then, I know that the whole WW and Superman pairing is not everyone’s cup of tea. But honestly, you said your opinion, so drop it. Constantly posting and whining about…. not appropriate behavior. “Is this what Diana has taught you?”   The idea of the group is to share what Princess Diana aka Wonder Woman has shown you, taught you, what does Wonder Woman stand for in your opinion. So honestly this person is annoying… but I’m not dropping out of this group, one person does not speak for the rest. 🙂

The other issue I have had with some in the group is my own issue. “WOW! She’s fucking stacked! Yeah! That’s a WONDER WOMAN!” Really??? *facepalms*   Yeah, I can see her in comic form smacking some sense into these people. LOL 😀

Pic:

This is the cosplayer known as Riddle’s Messy Wardrobe on FB.
She did a fantastic job her on the uniform. She’s beautiful IMO! 😀

 

However the hilarity really ensued for me, when I was being silly this morning getting ready for my on-call shift at work. I put on my Wonder Woman tiara, why yes I do have a Wondie tiara and bracelets. 😀 And snapped a selfie. I then changed my FB avi to this pic. Why? Because why not? It’s fun and I like having fun. OMG! you should’ve have seen it– the numbers on my messages-in ten minutes from changing my avi, I received 20 messages, two of them were very sweet and supportive. The other oooooh twenty eight now, “You are a disgrace to Wonder Woman. She doesn’t have Blond hair or Brown eyes. Your breasts are too small!” Yeah, those are the snippets narrowed down for you. I’ve left out the really rude and crude ones! You’re welcome!! LOL 😛

One of my friends tagged me:

See isn’t he sweet!!! I cropped out his identifying info… I’m sure he wouldn’t have minded, but I prefer to ask for permission first. 😀
so he reblogged this on his blog and added in the comment below- How Awesome is Blue Stevey!!! <3:

bluestevey:

I love this girl, though we haven’t met in person. Wonder Woman is about feminism, the strength of the female essence, & equality. A pure expression of yin, if you will. Michelle is 1 of the strongest, toughest, sweetest, & most feminine (ie: beautiful) women I know. She snapped a shot of herself playing dress-up, just a couple of wks after her, dare I say it?, 48th b-day, as though she were still (she is!) a kid, & she caught flack for it. Why? Because she isn’t young, thin, brunette, & matching someone’s (male, I’m sure) idea of beauty. Because she dares to be herself, & doesn’t give a damn about society’s expectations. What did 1 of my female friends think of this pic? ‘Wow! I love your Wonder Woman swag!’ Let’s get more of that goin’, please. . .

Anywho, what does wonder woman mean to me? Compassion, Equality, Education, Temperance, Diversity, Beauty- not necessarily physical beauty either, Strength, Standing up for one’s beliefs!  Yes, I get all that from the many different aspects of Wonder Woman, she’s had her origin retold many different ways/times. However the basic idea is still the same, Equality between the sexes! She doesn’t hate men, neither do I. I just want equal pay, respect, etc. 😀

So let’s finish this entry up with a lovely speech given by Ms. Emma Watson:

I hope ya’ll are having a beautiful day in your part of the world. Once again, YAY! for writing therapy, in the past some of this would have been a thorn in my side. Now I write it out, and TADA it’s no longer an issue for me to dwell on. 😀

XOXO M’Chel