59 Spooky Halloween Facts
.59 Spooky Halloween Facts
By Karin Lehnardt, Senior Writer Published August 20, 2016 Updated October 26, 2022
Because the movie Halloween (1978) was on such a tight budget, they had to use the cheapest mask they could find for the character Michael Meyers, which turned out to be a William Shatner Star Trek mask. Shatner initially didn’t know the mask was in his likeness, but when he found out years later, he said he was honored.[19]
The first Jack O’Lanterns were actually made from turnips.[16]
Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas.[17]
59 Spooky Halloween Facts
By Karin Lehnardt, Senior Writer Published August 20, 2016 Updated October 26, 2022
Because the movie Halloween (1978) was on such a tight budget, they had to use the cheapest mask they could find for the character Michael Meyers, which turned out to be a William Shatner Star Trek mask. Shatner initially didn’t know the mask was in his likeness, but when he found out years later, he said he was honored.[19]
The first Jack O’Lanterns were actually made from turnips.[16]
Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas.[17]
The word “witch” comes from the Old English wicce, meaning “wise woman.” In fact, wiccan were highly respected people at one time. According to popular belief, witches held one of their two main meetings, or sabbats, on Halloween night.[18]
Halloween Fear Facts
It sometimes presents itself with related phobias, such as phasmophobia (the fear of ghosts), wiccaphobia (the fear of witchcraft), and nyctophobia (the fear of darkness)
Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween.[7]
Fifty percent of kids prefer to receive chocolate candy for Halloween, compared with 24% who prefer non-chocolate candy and 10% who preferred gum.[7]
The owl is a popular Halloween image. In Medieval Europe, owls were thought to be witches, and to hear an owl's call meant someone was about to die.[18]
According to Irish legend, Jack O’Lanterns are named after a stingy man named Jack who, because he tricked the devil several times, was forbidden entrance into both heaven and hell. He was condemned to wander the Earth, waving his lantern to lead people away from their paths.[18]
The Guinness World Record for Heaviest Pumpkin is held by Mathias Willemijns from Belgium and his 2,624.6-pound pumpkin.[9]
Stephen Clarke holds the record for the world’s fastest pumpkin carving time: 24.03 seconds, smashing his previous record of 54.72 seconds. The rules of the competition state that the pumpkin must weigh less than 24 pounds and be carved in a traditional way, which requires at least eyes, nose, ears, and a mouth.[13]
Trick-or-treating evolved from the ancient Celtic tradition of putting out treats and food to placate spirits who roamed the streets at Samhain, a sacred festival that marked the end of the Celtic calendar year.[13]
“Souling” is a medieval Christian precursor to modern-day trick-or-treating. On Hallowmas (November 1), the poor would go door-to-door offering prayers for the dead in exchange for soul cakes.[16]
The first known mention of trick-or-treating in print in North America occurred in 1927 in Blackie, Alberta, Canada.[13]
Halloween Cat Fact
Cats have a prominent place in Halloween folklore and decor
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Handle Hard Well
.Handle Hard Well
Oct 27, 2022 by Ted Lamade@collabfund
Guest post by Ted Lamade, Managing Director at The Carnegie Institution for Science
Ihave been writing these articles for close to a decade now. In doing so I have covered many topics, but none have resonated more than this issue of adversity. As a result, my antenna is up. This is why I happened to notice something this past Sunday afternoon while watching the Buffalo Bills play the Kansas City Chiefs, specifically the two starting quarterbacks — Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes.
Allen and Mahomes may be the two best quarterbacks in the NFL today. Allen is currently the frontrunner to be this year’s MVP, while Patrick Mahomes was the League MVP in 2018 and Super Bowl MVP in 2020. Yet, neither was expected to even make it to the NFL. In fact, Mahomes wasn’t even ranked in the top 50 recruits in his home state of Texas and Allen failed to receive a single scholarship offer coming out of high school.
Handle Hard Well
Oct 27, 2022 by Ted Lamade@collabfund
Guest post by Ted Lamade, Managing Director at The Carnegie Institution for Science
Ihave been writing these articles for close to a decade now. In doing so I have covered many topics, but none have resonated more than this issue of adversity. As a result, my antenna is up. This is why I happened to notice something this past Sunday afternoon while watching the Buffalo Bills play the Kansas City Chiefs, specifically the two starting quarterbacks — Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes.
Allen and Mahomes may be the two best quarterbacks in the NFL today. Allen is currently the frontrunner to be this year’s MVP, while Patrick Mahomes was the League MVP in 2018 and Super Bowl MVP in 2020. Yet, neither was expected to even make it to the NFL. In fact, Mahomes wasn’t even ranked in the top 50 recruits in his home state of Texas and Allen failed to receive a single scholarship offer coming out of high school.
Intrigued, I started doing some more digging.
Like Josh Allen, Aaron Rodgers, the four-time and two-time reigning NFL MVP, also didn’t receive a scholarship offer coming out of high school. He was then passed over by 21 other teams and had to back up Brett Favre for three seasons before starting his first NFL game.
How about the 2019 MVP, the year between Rodgers and Mahomes? Lamar Jackson was a three star recruit (out of five) who wasn’t even among the top 400 recruits his senior year in high school. He was also strongly encouraged by the “experts” to play a position other than quarterback.
The the last MVP outside of this group? Tom Brady, who has become the greatest quarterback of all time after being passed over by every NFL franchise multiple times in the 2000 NFL draft until the Patriots finally drafted him in the 6th round.
The list doesn’t end there. Of the top ten quarterbacks heading into this season, only one was rated a five-star recruit coming out of high school. Of the 32 starting quarterbacks in the NFL today, you can count the number of five-star recruits on just one hand.
The fact is, this group of predominantly three-star quarterbacks was considered by many to be too short, slow, inaccurate, or raw to become regular starters. Yet, they are currently occupying the most demanding job in all of sports, while countless five-star “sure things” have flamed out along the way.
The question is why?
Duke women’s head basketball coach, Karen Lawson, said it better than I ever could in a recent speech to her team about how important it is to “handle hard well.”
“Most people think things are going to get easier. Life is going to get easier. Basketball is going to get easier. School is going to get easier. It never gets easier. What happens is you become someone who handles hard stuff better. And if you think life when you leave college is going to all of a sudden get easier because you graduated and you got a Duke degree, it’s not going to get easier. It’s going to get harder. So make yourself a person that ‘handles hard well’.”
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Democrats And Republicans Why Are They Donkeys And Elephants
.Democrats And Republicans Why Are They Donkeys And Elephants
Published September 21, 2020
While the bald eagle is a national symbol for the United States, the two major political parties that govern it are often represented by two different animals: a donkey for the Democratic Party and an elephant for the Republican Party. These animals are commonly linked with these two parties in everything from political analysis to bumper stickers.
Why these two animals, though? Why not an ostrich and an alpaca, or some other unlikely combo? Incredibly, the popularization of both the donkey and the elephant being associated with the parties can be traced back to one person: cartoonist Thomas Nast.
Democrats And Republicans Why Are They Donkeys And Elephants
Published September 21, 2020
While the bald eagle is a national symbol for the United States, the two major political parties that govern it are often represented by two different animals: a donkey for the Democratic Party and an elephant for the Republican Party. These animals are commonly linked with these two parties in everything from political analysis to bumper stickers.
Why these two animals, though? Why not an ostrich and an alpaca, or some other unlikely combo? Incredibly, the popularization of both the donkey and the elephant being associated with the parties can be traced back to one person: cartoonist Thomas Nast.
Was the donkey originally a jackass?
Thomas Nast was an American cartoonist who joined the staff of Harper’s Weekly in 1862. Nast’s cartoons were very popular and his depiction of Santa Claus is still the most widely used version of the holiday icon we see today. During his career, Nast also drew many political cartoons that harshly criticized the policies of both parties.
Nast first used a donkey to represent the Democratic party as a whole in the 1870 cartoon “A Live Jack-Ass Kicking a Lion” in which Nast criticized the dominantly Democratic Southern newspaper industry as the “Copperhead Press.” While he did popularize the donkey, Nast wasn’t the first person to use it in reference to the Democrats.
Over 40 years earlier during the presidential campaign of 1828, opponents of Democrat Andrew Jackson referred to him as a “jackass.” Jackson actually embraced the insult and used donkeys on several campaign posters. Nevertheless, cartoonist Anthony Imbert would use a Jackson-headed donkey to mock Jackson an 1833 political cartoon.
However, the donkey never really caught on after the end of Jackson’s presidency, and Thomas Nast apparently had no knowledge that it ever was used to represent the Democrats.
What does the elephant symbolize?
As for the elephant, Nast first used the behemoth to represent the Republicans in the 1874 cartoon “The Third Term Panic.” The cartoon depicts the Republican Party as a lumbering elephant about to walk off a cliff. As for why Nast chose an elephant, a common theory is that it is based on an old phrase of “seeing the elephant” which pro-Unionist Republicans used to mean that they had seen battle during the Civil War. Nast himself was a proud Republican and diehard-Unionist so it is entirely plausible he was aware of this phrase at the time.
Thomas Nast worked at Harper’s Weekly until 1886. It is an understatement to say that Nast’s cartoons were extraordinarily popular. President Abraham Lincoln referred to Nast as his “best recruiting sergeant” and President Ulysses S. Grant, one of the highest ranking Union generals, said that Nast had done as “much as any one man to preserve the Union and bring the war to an end.”
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Why Are Republicans Red and Democrats Blue?
.Why Are Republicans Red and Democrats Blue?
By KIMBER STREAMS
Today, citizens across the US are casting their ballots, hoping to tip the balance of their state to red or blue, but few stop to wonder from where the concepts of "red" and "blue" states stem. According to Smithsonian Magazine, red did not always denote the Republican party and blue wasn't always symbolic of Democrats — this now-common lexicon only dates back to the 2000 election.
Why Are Republicans Red and Democrats Blue?
By KIMBER STREAMS
Today, citizens across the US are casting their ballots, hoping to tip the balance of their state to red or blue, but few stop to wonder from where the concepts of "red" and "blue" states stem. According to Smithsonian Magazine, red did not always denote the Republican party and blue wasn't always symbolic of Democrats — this now-common lexicon only dates back to the 2000 election.
In 1976, NBC debuted its first election map on the air, with bulbs that turned red for Carter-won states (Democratic), and blue for Ford (Republican). This original color scheme was based on Great Britain's political system, which used red to denote the more liberal party. However, other stations used different colors and designations for a variety of ideological and aesthetic reasons, which often differed from person to person.
"It was a more natural association."
The color coding we're familiar with today didn't stick until the iconic (and extremely lengthy) election of 2000, when The New York Times and USA Today published their first full-color election maps. The Times spread used red for Republicans because "red begins with r, Republican begins with r," said the senior graphics editor Archie Tse, "it was a more natural association."
The election, which didn't end until mid-December, firmly established Democrats as the blue party and Republicans as the red — denotations which will likely hold fast for some time to come.
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"A Story Book Ending and an Idiot Dad" Posted by Mot at TNT
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Mot: ~~~~ A Story-Book Ending and an Idiot Dad ~~~~~
A Story-Book Ending and an Idiot Dad
He learned something very important from his/my youngest daughter yesterday. Probably a lot more than she would think.
She is 18 and moved away to college last week. Her passion in life has always been riding horses and showing them. She began showing horses when she was 7 years old. Every year, she has competed in numerous horse shows. Each year, the World’s Championship Horse Show is held in Louisville, Kentucky, near our home. She has entered every year and to her great disappointment, never won first place.
Long ago, she made it her life’s dream to win a World Championship. Over the years, it became more and more apparent to me that her chances were low that she would. In this business, the horses that win are usually very, very expensive. More expensive than we could afford.
Several years ago, when she told me about her lifetime dream of winning a World Championship, I told her she would probably never win. She was crushed and ran off crying.
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Mot: ~~~~ A Story-Book Ending and an Idiot Dad ~~~~~
A Story-Book Ending and an Idiot Dad
He learned something very important from his/my youngest daughter yesterday. Probably a lot more than she would think.
She is 18 and moved away to college last week. Her passion in life has always been riding horses and showing them. She began showing horses when she was 7 years old. Every year, she has competed in numerous horse shows. Each year, the World’s Championship Horse Show is held in Louisville, Kentucky, near our home. She has entered every year and to her great disappointment, never won first place.
Long ago, she made it her life’s dream to win a World Championship. Over the years, it became more and more apparent to me that her chances were low that she would. In this business, the horses that win are usually very, very expensive. More expensive than we could afford.
Several years ago, when she told me about her lifetime dream of winning a World Championship, I told her she would probably never win. She was crushed and ran off crying.
I knew right away I had made one of the worst mistakes I would ever make as a parent. My intentions were good–I simply didn’t want her to aspire to something that wasn’t possible. I also felt guilty because I couldn’t afford to buy her a horse that was needed to win.
What I failed to realize in that brief moment, is that she subscribed to the story-book notion that as long as you work hard, believe in yourself, and never give up, you can always achieve your goal. Being a pragmatist with pessimistic leanings, I subscribed to the “life isn’t fair” theory and I wanted to protect her from further disappointment. What I told her that day was just plain stupid and it’s something I’ll regret until the day I die.
Despite the growing odds that she may never achieve her goal, she never gave up and she worked very hard at countless lessons and countless horse shows–many of which led to only more disappointment. She persevered.
I’m one of those parents that NEVER misses the activities of my kids unless something totally unavoidable prevents me from doing so. So, as the years dragged on, my heart was crushed each time she entered a show that ended in disappointment. I dreaded going to each show, knowing we were getting closer and closer to a lost dream.
Several years ago, we told her once she went off to college, we would no longer be able to afford keeping the horses we had, so just as she began college this year, she entered her last event at the World Championships. This was going to be her last ride.
What happened next was nothing less than remarkable.
She was entered in a large class of 33 horses. Her horse had been giving her trouble all year long and the prospects did not look good for the last ride of her career. Because the class was so large, the class was split into two divisions to compete separately. She was to ride in the second division. As the first class was about to enter the arena, she was preparing to warm up her horse just outside the entrance.
Along with the rest of my family, I was anxiously awaiting her ride in the fabled Freedom Hall at the Kentucky State Fair Grounds–hallowed ground among this community of competitors. Unknown to us as she was preparing to warm up her horse, a trainer from the first division yelled out “I need a rider for our horse! Right now.” It turns out, one of the riders had become suddenly ill and could not enter the ring. If someone did not show her horse, it would be disqualified for later showing.
My daughter’s trainer heard the call for help and said “My rider can do it!” The other trainer told ours that this horse was game and had mostly only been ridden by professional trainers. Our trainer responded “Yes, you bet she can!” Somewhat intimidated, but excited to ride the other horse, my daughter mounted this horse she had never seen before and within seconds, entered the arena with 13 other riders. My daughter and her trainer instinctively knew that not being able to warm up her own horse would likely mean they would do poorly in the second division. Besides, who knew, maybe she would have a better chance on this horse she didn’t know.
From that point forward, she dominated the class and was cheered on by the crowd. And when the announcement of the ribbons came, my little baby girl was announced the winner, a World champion rider. She smiled and cried her way through the award announcement and her victory pass. Afterward, she sobbed uncontrollably for nearly 30 minutes. All those years of hard work had finally paid off and she got her story-book ending in the last ride of her career.
Her tears were mostly tears of joy of course, but combined with thoughts that validated her abilities as a rider. No more doubts about whether she had not won because of lack of ability. She had indeed proved her abilities in that single event. Riding a game horse you’ve never been on before and doing so well is a remarkable feat.
So, what did I learn from my daughter? Well, if you work hard and never give up, and you believe in yourself (no matter what your Dad says) you can indeed achieve your goal. I learned this from my daughter. The very thing I was supposed to teach her.
It later occurred to me that this was a God thing. No, I don’t think God made her win that championship. I don’t think God helps people win things as trivial (in the grand scheme of things) as a horse show, but I do think he helps things along that shape a young person’s life. I have little doubt that winning that championship was more important to her than anyone else at that show. I think God set some extraordinary things in place to give her the opportunity to do so–to allow her to prove herself. And when she did, I’m confident that God smiled with the rest of us and said “Well done daughter. Well done.”
Oh, and Caroline, first I want to say how sorry I am for saying such a terrible thing to you at a such a vulnerable time in your life and when you needed encouragement. Parents aren’t perfect, and I proved that in spades that day I told you you couldn’t do it.
Secondly, you’ve made me the proudest Dad in the world. Not just because you won. But because you proved to me and many others that perseverance and hard work will always pay off and you did it with grace, humility, and joy.
The Definition of Foreign Exchange Management
The Definition of Foreign Exchange Management
by Kofi Bofah Published on 13 Sep 2019
Foreign exchange is essential to coordinate global business. Foreign exchange management is associated with currency transactions designed to meet and receive overseas payments. Beyond these transactions, foreign exchange management requires you to understand the relevant factors that influence currency values. From that point, you may execute the proper strategy to manage risks and improve potential earnings.
Foreign exchange management is the process of limiting a company's exposure to foreign currency fluctuations. In most cases, this is done by companies that engage in foreign trade.
The Definition of Foreign Exchange Management
by Kofi Bofah Published on 13 Sep 2019
Foreign exchange is essential to coordinate global business. Foreign exchange management is associated with currency transactions designed to meet and receive overseas payments. Beyond these transactions, foreign exchange management requires you to understand the relevant factors that influence currency values. From that point, you may execute the proper strategy to manage risks and improve potential earnings.
Foreign exchange management is the process of limiting a company's exposure to foreign currency fluctuations. In most cases, this is done by companies that engage in foreign trade.
Management Of Foreign Exchange
Foreign exchange management begins with trading currencies to exchange goods and services overseas. International businesses convert overseas profits back into their domestic currency to spend at home. Meanwhile, consumers exchange domestic currency for foreign banknotes to buy overseas goods. These transactions occur within the foreign exchange markets, where networks of private individuals, banks and organized financial exchanges provide the infrastructure to trade international banknotes.
Foreign exchange occurs at rates that are associated with currency valuations. Foreign exchange rates describe the amount of one currency that must be given up to receive one unit of another currency, and they tend to parallel the political and economic environment of a particular country. For example, domestic foreign exchange rates appreciate when the economy is strong and the currency is in high demand to buy the nation’s stocks and real estate. Conversely, currency values fall amidst political and social instability. Foreigners generally liquidate business assets in war-torn nations that struggle with development.
Effective foreign exchange management requires you to preserve purchasing power by staying current on any events affecting rates and operating accordingly. You will exploit the buying power of high exchange rates to acquire overseas goods. Alternatively, low exchange rates are an opportunity to boost overseas sales, as your wares become relatively cheaper overseas.
Foreign Exchange Examples For Governments
Government officials manage foreign exchange reserves to influence the domestic economy. On the national level, low exchange rates are ideal for exporters, while strong currency valuations benefit consumers with increased purchasing power for imports. Treasury leadership may spend domestic currency to buy large amounts of foreign exchange, which effectively devalues the home currency. As of May 2019, China had purchased more than $1.11 trillion in U.S. Treasuries, which devalues its yuan and supports its export economy. https://bizfluent.com/about-6554689-forex-management-.html
Foreign Exchange Management Strategies
Foreign exchange risks include lost profits and purchasing power related to adverse currency movements. Canadian businessmen that hold reserves of Japanese yen suffer when the yen falls. Alternatively, Canadian exporters lose out on sales when Canadian dollars strengthen and make their goods more expensive for foreign buyers.
Foreign exchange risk management calls for diversification. Large corporations expand multinationally to balance currency risks. For example, elevated energy costs benefit resource-rich nations and currencies, while industrialized energy importers are subject to recession and inflation. Caterpillar is a multi-national corporation whose profits in oil-rich Russia may exceed any lost sales in America at that point.
Smaller investors that lack the finances to set up multinational enterprises can diversify accordingly with global or international mutual funds. Both types of funds consist of a portfolio of securities from many different countries, minimizing the risks associated with an economic downturn or currency devaluation in any one country. Global mutual funds also contain securities from the United States, while international mutual funds exclude American securities.
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What Are the Safe Places for Keeping Cash?
What Are the Safe Places for Keeping Cash?
By Jennifer VanBaren
Store your cash somewhere safe where burglars are not likely to look.
If you have cash at home and are looking for a safe place to put it, consider one of these options. Some people prefer hiding cash in their homes, in a safe spot where no one will find it. Others prefer putting their cash in the bank where they don't have to worry about it. Before putting your cash somewhere, make sure that it will be safe, so you can be free from worrying that something will happen to it.
What Are the Safe Places for Keeping Cash?
By Jennifer VanBaren
Store your cash somewhere safe where burglars are not likely to look.
If you have cash at home and are looking for a safe place to put it, consider one of these options. Some people prefer hiding cash in their homes, in a safe spot where no one will find it. Others prefer putting their cash in the bank where they don't have to worry about it. Before putting your cash somewhere, make sure that it will be safe, so you can be free from worrying that something will happen to it.
Fireproof Safe
Put it in a fireproof safe. Cash is made from paper and will burn if exposed to fire, therefore if you are going to put it in a safe, be sure the safe is fireproof. Many companies sell safes strictly for storing cash; which are called cash safes. Theses safes protect the cash from fire, if a fire occurs in your home. It also protects the cash from burglars.
Safe Deposit Box
Store it in a safe deposit box. If you prefer not to store the cash in your home, rent a safe deposit box at a bank. No one will be able to break into the box, and the boxes are semi-fireproof. The only downside with a safe deposit box is that with most banks the boxes are not insured.
Bank Account
Deposit the cash in a bank. Choose an account that is FDIC insured. This insurance protects your money up to $100,000. This is a very safe option for depositing money because even if the bank goes bankrupt, the government will reimburse you for your deposit.
There are numerous options with accounts that offer FDIC insurance, including savings accounts, checking accounts, money market accounts and certificates of deposit. Most of these types of accounts pay the depositor interest on money placed into these accounts. U.S. Treasury bonds are also a safe investment for storing cash. The government, as of 2011, has never defaulted on bonds. They are a good investment that earns a small yield too.
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The Best Way to Keep Paper Currency From Becoming Moldy
The Best Way to Keep Paper Currency From Becoming Moldy
By Jenn Foreacre
Mold is a live fungus that gets its food by dissolving food materials with secreted digestive enzymes. Mold is naturally attracted to dark, moist places, such as basements, bathrooms and heavily wooded areas. Mold causes damage and deterioration, and it is also bad for your health.
The best way to prevent paper currency from developing mold is to keep it cool, dry and away from dark places that naturally contain mold.
The Best Way to Keep Paper Currency From Becoming Moldy
By Jenn Foreacre
Mold is a live fungus that gets its food by dissolving food materials with secreted digestive enzymes. Mold is naturally attracted to dark, moist places, such as basements, bathrooms and heavily wooded areas. Mold causes damage and deterioration, and it is also bad for your health.
The best way to prevent paper currency from developing mold is to keep it cool, dry and away from dark places that naturally contain mold.
Mold Prevention
Find a cool, dry place to store your paper currency. Closets, dresser drawers and boxes that will be put into storage are all ideal, as long as they are kept as clean and as dry as possible.
A clean area is one that is free of dirt and debris that could eventually harbor mold, or contain enough moisture to attract mold. Keep the air dry by ensuring that any outside drainage is sufficient and by using caulk or a silicone sealant to seal up any cracks around doors, windows and water pipes.
Keep the temperature on the cool side, as cool air doesn't hold as much moisture as warm air does. Run an air conditioner or a dehumidifer as needed. An air condition produces cool air by removing moisture from the environment and then cooling it.
Dehumidifers simply remove moisture from the air. Dehumidifers are available in varying sizes; make sure to choose one that is appropriate for the size of the room you wish to dry out. For small storage areas, consider using a product such as Damp Rid (see Resources), which uses special moisture-attracting pellets to remove water from the air.
Store paper currency in special plastic envelopes known as Mylar holders. Unlike normal plastic bags, storage bags and plastic wrap, Mylar holders do not contain any PVC materials, which over time can deteriorate and release chemicals and gases that can damage paper currency and lead to its deteroriation.
Place a single sheet of paper currency inside each Mylar holder, and carefully stack multiple Mylar holders together. Secure with a rubber band or a tie, and place the protected paper currency in a cool, dry place.
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12 Royal Rules King Charles III Has to Follow
12 Royal Rules King Charles III Has to Follow
Nakeisha Campbell Fri, October 14, 2022
It's no secret that the late Queen Elizabeth ran a tight ship when it came to royal protocol, from avoiding garlic at the dinner table (yes, you read that right) to refraining from PDA. Not to mention, she also had discreet signals and unique style choices. But now that her son, King Charles III, has ascended the throne, we’re curious to know: Which royal rules must he abide by?
1. He Can’t Sign Autographs
You’ll never see His Majesty grab a pen to sign autographs for his fans because it could potentially lead to forgeries or, worse yet, a form of identity theft. So, if you’re fortunate enough to meet the monarch, you might want to think twice before asking for a signature.
12 Royal Rules King Charles III Has to Follow
Nakeisha Campbell Fri, October 14, 2022
It's no secret that the late Queen Elizabeth ran a tight ship when it came to royal protocol, from avoiding garlic at the dinner table (yes, you read that right) to refraining from PDA. Not to mention, she also had discreet signals and unique style choices. But now that her son, King Charles III, has ascended the throne, we’re curious to know: Which royal rules must he abide by?
1. He Can’t Sign Autographs
You’ll never see His Majesty grab a pen to sign autographs for his fans because it could potentially lead to forgeries or, worse yet, a form of identity theft. So, if you’re fortunate enough to meet the monarch, you might want to think twice before asking for a signature.
2. The Same Goes For Selfies
In 2017, when newly engaged Prince Harry and Meghan Markle greeted crowds in Nottingham, Markle reportedly declined to take a selfie with fans because she wasn’t allowed to do so. Daily Mirror Royal Correspondent Victoria Murphy commented on the interaction, noting that the duchess was "learning the royal ropes." So, while some bystanders have captured selfies with royals in the past, His Majesty is not supposed to snap selfies with fans.
3. He Must Accept All Gifts
Regardless of what he receives, the king is required to accept all gifts graciously. In fact, it’s a general rule that all members of the royal family should take anything they’re given at engagements.
4. The King Must Wait A Year Before His Coronation
Although Charles III has already ascended the British throne, the monarch must wait 12 months before he’s officially crowned in the coronation. It’s already been confirmed that the crowning ceremony will take place on May 6, 2023.
5. He Can’t Eat Food From Strangers
The king can’t accept any food or beverages from strangers, especially at unsanctioned events. The rule is enforced to protect His Majesty from getting sick or being poisoned.
6. He Must Steer Clear Of Shellfish
OK, it’s technically not a requirement, but the rule is still strictly followed by several royals because shellfish can increase the likelihood of getting food poisoning. (Makes total sense.)
7. And Follow Royal Dining Etiquette
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King Charles III Coronation Date Revealed
.King Charles III Coronation Date Revealed: What Happens And Will It Be A Bank Holiday?
Amira Arasteh Fri, October 14, 2022
King Charles III ascended the throne upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September, becoming the oldest new monarch in British history. While Britain came to the end of its national mourning period for the late Queen on Tuesday September 20 following her state funeral, the coronation of the new King will not take place until summer next year.
But when exactly is the coronation and what will it mean for both the monarchy and the rest of the country?
When did Charles become King?
King Charles III Coronation Date Revealed: What Happens And Will It Be A Bank Holiday?
Amira Arasteh Fri, October 14, 2022
King Charles III ascended the throne upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September, becoming the oldest new monarch in British history. While Britain came to the end of its national mourning period for the late Queen on Tuesday September 20 following her state funeral, the coronation of the new King will not take place until summer next year.
But when exactly is the coronation and what will it mean for both the monarchy and the rest of the country?
When did Charles become King?
Upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday September 8, Charles officially became King.
However, it is tradition to wait for a sufficient period of time before crowning the new sovereign.
A large amount of preparation is also required to organise the ceremony.
The accession ceremony of King Charles III at St James's Palace - Jamie Lorriman/Daily Telegraph
When is the Coronation of King Charles III?
King Charles III's coronation is set to take place on Saturday May 6, 2023 at Westminster Abbey.
It is expected that the King will sign a proclamation formally declaring the date of the coronation at a meeting of the Privy Council later this year.
The late Queen's coronation took place on June 2, 1953, following her accession on 6 February 1952, over a year after she ascended the throne.
Will there be a bank holiday?
An additional bank holiday is not guaranteed for the coronation despite tradition, The Telegraph has learned.
The assumption that there would be an extra bank holiday is believed to have caused an "issue" with government planning, amid fears for the economy. One alternative option would be for an existing May bank holiday to be moved to mark the event.
It was reported earlier this year that the Government had modelled the cost of an extra bank holiday at £1.36 billion. But the accountants PwC believe this is an over-estimation and that the true cost is nearer to £831 million.
However, Jacob Rees-Mogg, the Business Secretary, has declared his support. "The coronation is an important symbolic act with constitutional resonance about the stability of our system," he said. "To have a day off for that is perfectly reasonable, and the effect on growth will not be enormous."
One option being considered by Whitehall officials is to create a new bank holiday on May 8, in addition to the existing one the previous week. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "All options remain on the table."
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How Does the Government Regulate Exchange Rates?
.How Does the Government Regulate Exchange Rates?
By Kimberly Amadeo Updated on May 31, 2022 Reviewed by Robert C. Kelly
The government indirectly regulates exchange rates, because most currency exchange rates are set on the open foreign exchange market (forex). In some countries, like China, the exchange rate is fixed, and the government directly controls it. This control of the yuan, in turn, affects the U.S. dollar. The yuan is loosely pegged to the U.S. dollar.
How Does the Government Regulate Exchange Rates?
By Kimberly Amadeo Updated on May 31, 2022 Reviewed by Robert C. Kelly
The government indirectly regulates exchange rates, because most currency exchange rates are set on the open foreign exchange market (forex). In some countries, like China, the exchange rate is fixed, and the government directly controls it. This control of the yuan, in turn, affects the U.S. dollar. The yuan is loosely pegged to the U.S. dollar.
Government Influence
The U.S. government has various tools to influence the U.S. dollar exchange rate against foreign currencies. The nation's central bank—known as the Federal Reserve (Fed)—is an independent arm of the government. It indirectly changes exchange rates when it raises or lowers the fed funds rate—the rate banks charge to lend to each other.
For example, if the Fed lowers the rate, this drives down interest rates throughout the U.S. banking system and increases the supply of money, which tends to weaken the dollar relative to other currencies, given the anticipated inflationary pressure. The diminished rates also tend to weaken demand for dollar-denominated assets, which can have a knock-on effect on the value of the currency.
Treasury Department Role
The Treasury Department is a government agency that also indirectly affects the exchange rate. It prints more money. This printing increases the supply and weakens the dollar. It can also borrow more money from other countries. That's done by selling Treasury notes, which increases the supply of money and increases the U.S. debt, and both will send the dollar's value down.
The third government tool is the use of expansionary fiscal policies. Generally, these policies weaken the dollar, because they increase the supply of money. However, these policies can also improve economic growth, which tends to attract domestic and foreign investors to dollar-denominated assets. This demand can often overshadow the expansion in the supply of dollars.
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