Happy National Flag Day
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Mot: ... and Today is National ""Flag Day"" ~~~~~
Flag Day, also called National Flag Day, in the United States, a day honouring the national flag, observed on June 14. The holiday commemorates the date in 1777 when the United States approved the design for its first national flag.
The idea to set aside a day to honour the national flag came from several sources. Bernard J. Cigrand, a Wisconsin schoolteacher, in 1885 urged his students to observe June 14 as “Flag Birthday.”
He later wrote an essay published in a Chicago newspaper that urged Americans to proclaim this date as the day to celebrate the flag. In 1888 William T. Kerr of Pennsylvania founded the American Flag Day Association of Western Pennsylvania, an organization to which he dedicated his life.
What Do Grown Children Really Owe Their Loving Parents?
What Do Grown Children Really Owe Their Loving Parents?
by Patrick A. Coleman Updated: May 23, 2023 Originally Published: Jan. 29, 2019
Children once owed parents labor and a legacy. Today, intergenerational debt is harder (and more emotionally taxing) to calculate.
Wondering what we owe our parents, whether emotionally or financially, is a modern philosophical luxury. Historically, children provided an early return on investment, working family farms, picking up industrial jobs, or, at the minimum, helping to raise other children. But much is given and little is expected from most children raised in 21st-century America.
10 Ridiculously Things People Would Do With $5 Billion
10 Ridiculously Things People Would Do With $5 Billion
June 4, 2023 by Claire Conway
Money can be a powerful tool, allowing us to achieve our dreams and desires. But what happens when someone is given an excessive amount of money and is asked to spend it in the dumbest way possible? This was the question posed in an online forum, and the answers were nothing short of ridiculous. From giant statues of themselves to private islands with volcanoes, people came up with some of the most extravagant and impractical ideas for spending $5 billion.
Memorial Day Tribute
Memorial Day Tribute
Posted by JDTolle at KTFA From Dinar Recaps Archives
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. Over two dozen cities and towns claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day. While Waterloo N.Y. was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966, it’s difficult to prove conclusively the origins of the day.
Regardless of the exact date or location of its origins, one thing is clear – Memorial Day was borne out of the Civil War and a desire to honor our dead.
Top 6 Richest People in the World You’ve Never Heard of
Top 6 Richest People in the World You’ve Never Heard of
Andrew Lisa Fri, May 19, 2023
You know Bezos and Buffett and Bloomberg and Musk. You know Page, Brin, Gates, Zuckerberg, the Kochs and the Waltons. But the most famous names among the global elite aren't the world's only billionaires -- or even necessarily the most interesting of the bunch.
According to Forbes, the world is home to nearly 3,000 people who need three commas to measure their wealth. America's 735 billionaires alone hoard a combined $4.7 trillion in personal fortune.
From Londinium Comes A Message Of Hope
From Londinium Comes A Message Of Hope
Information Briefing #186 by whitehatauxiliaries May 18, 2023
Interesting developments in the Elders Saga. Real world!
The Chinese Elders, US Treasury, and UN, along with the World Bank are now close to agreeing phased steps for initial releases.
1. First Projects are being phased for Africa. Greatest need!
2. London will become the Epicenter for Elders’ Financing and control, as well as both their UN and Commonwealth proliferation.
The 5 Most Insulting Gifts To Give Mom On Mother's Day
The 5 most insulting gifts to give Mom on Mother's Day (and what to give her instead)
Let's just say if you're thinking "bidet," you need to read this.
Rick Broida Tue, May 9, 2023
In this article: Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Guys. Lean in a second. You're shopping for Mother's Day, right? Your heart's in the right place. You want to show her your love and appreciation. Good for you. Just one problem: You're going to screw it up. That thing you think Mom wants? No. I speak from experience: I've had a mom for 54 years and a mother of my children for 22. So learn from my mistakes and avoid the following gifts — no matter how well-intentioned — at all costs. (Don't worry; I've also shared what to get her instead.)
How Many Billionaires Are in the World?
How Many Billionaires Are in the World?
For most people, it’s hard to imagine having a million dollars, let alone a billion. However, not only has the number of billionaires increased this year, but there has also been a few shake-ups amongst the lineup of the richest people in the world. Though the heaviest concentration of billionaires is in the United States, people who have amassed a billion-dollar fortune can be found throughout the world, and the numbers may shock you.
Controlling Your Attention: The Most Important Skill of the 21st Century and How to Do It
Controlling Your Attention: The Most Important Skill of the 21st Century and How to Do It
Written By Joshua Becker ·
“In this information-rich, time-poor society, attention has become our most important resource.” —Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Bruce Lee is credited with once saying, “The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.”
I tend to think he is right and maybe now more than ever. Especially as our attention spans, all around the world, shrink.
In a world where distractions abound, both big and small, the greatest skill we can personally hone is the control of our attention. In fact, the ability to keep focus amid ever-increasing distractions may just be the greatest determining factor of success in the 21st Century.
We’re Done With “Gradually”. We’ve Now Reached The “Suddenly” Part
We’re Done With “Gradually”. We’ve Now Reached The “Suddenly” Part
April 24, 2023 By Simon Black – Sovereign Man.com
By the summer of 1563, all of Britain had plunged into chaos over religion and the Reformation. King Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic church back in the 1530s, sparking a near civil war within the kingdom. Protestants killed Catholics, Catholics killed protestants, and extreme social tensions lasted for decades.
Universities were at the heart of this conflict; rather than focus on real subjects like science and mathematics, students and professors became radical social activists and turned their schools into ideological echo chambers. Sound familiar?
Coolidge’s Fiscal Triumph
Coolidge’s Fiscal Triumph
By: Amity Shlaes and Rushad Thomas
Don’t be fooled by recent reports that deficits are narrowing. The federal debt is on course to skyrocket over the next decade. Recovery or recession, it seems, Americans and their government don’t care much about the federal debt. We certainly aren’t paying our debt down. Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Elmendorf even noted recently that “payments by the government have been quite low.” Could America ever find a leader who might cut our debt? There’s reason for hope. We at least have a model from history. There was once a president who stared down big government and won the battle for control of the debt. That president was Calvin Coolidge.