Bells Toll As The US Marks 22 Years Since 9/11, From Ground Zero To Alaska
Bells Toll As The US Marks 22 Years Since 9/11, From Ground Zero To Alaska
Jennifer Peltz And Karen Matthews Updated Mon, September 11, 2023
Names of victims are read during the commemoration ceremony on the 22nd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
NEW YORK (AP) — With tolling bells, personal tributes and tears, Americans looked back Monday on 9/11 at anniversary observances that stretched from ground zero to small towns.
People gathered at memorials, firehouses, city halls, campuses and elsewhere to observe the 22nd anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil.
Labor Day, The First Continental Congress Meets In Philadelphia
Labor Day, The First Continental Congress Meets In Philadelphia
September 5, 2022 | by NCC Staff
On September 5, 1774, the first Continental Congress in the United States met in Philadelphia to consider its reaction to the British government’s restraints on trade and representative government after the Boston Tea Party.
The group of colonial luminaries didn’t meet in Independence Hall (which, at the time, was called the Pennsylvania State House). Instead, delegates selected by colonial legislatures met next door in Carpenters’ Hall, which had just been constructed. The State House was already occupied by the Pennsylvania provincial assembly.
How a Deadly Railroad Strike Led to the Labor Day Holiday
How a Deadly Railroad Strike Led to the Labor Day Holiday
By: Sarah Pruitt Updated: August 25, 2023 | Original: August 27, 2019
When the federal government was called in to suppress a railroad workers' strike, dozens were killed and politicians sought a way to show they still supported workers.
Today many Americans see Labor Day as time off from work, an opportunity to enjoy a barbecue with friends and family and a final moment of summertime relaxation before the busy fall season begins. But the history behind the Labor Day holiday is far more complex and dramatic than most might realize, starting with a heated campaign by workers in the late 19th century to win support and recognition for their contributions.
The Dark Side of Money
The Dark Side of Money
Jacob Schroeder Jul 24, 2023
What we can learn from the ways money brings out the worst in us
Last year, the YouTuber Mr. Beast posted a Twitter poll that revealed an evilness lurking in our relationship with money.
As you can see, almost half the respondents said “Yes.” Yes, to the death of a person – who could be a devoted parent, an innocent child, the world’s leading cancer researcher, or Tom Hanks – for $10,000, about the worth of a used Honda.
It’s proof that money has power. The power to take our lives – with diligent saving and patient investing – to great heights. But also the power to lead us to some dark places.
Inspiring Anecdotes Posted by Mot at TNT
Mot: Knowing that a small bill meant a small tip. .....
A poor, young waiter was working.
When a wealthy old man came to restaurant.
The waiter spent a lot of effort to recommend the best food and drink the restaurant had to offer, hoping this would earn him a big tip.
But in the end, the rich man ordered only a sandwich and a lemonade.
Knowing that a small bill meant a small tip. The waiter walked away somewhat disappointed.
After finishing his food, the rich man asked for the check.
"What I Realized After My Kids Said “Mom” 159 Times in 6 Hours" Posted by Mot at TNT
TNT:
Mot: What I Realized After My Kids Said “Mom” 159 Times in 6 Hours
Let me start by saying that I love my children. More than anything in this world. More than shopping alone at Target. More than Ben & Jerry’s Truffle Kerfuffle.
BUT.
If I hear the word “Mom” just one more time today, I am going to lose my ever-lovin’ mind. In fact, I just googled “how many questions do kids ask in a day” because I know I’m not alone here.
Are you ready for this? According to a UK study, moms field nearly 300 questions a day from their offspring, making them the most quizzed people around, above even teachers, doctors, and nurses.
"The Old Farmer" Posted by Mot at TNT
Mot: THE OLD FARMER~ Moral Story Of The Day.
There was a successful old farmer who grew tomatoes for many years. One day, his grandson told him.
"Grandfather, I want to achieve great things in life and make all of my dreams come true. What are the things I should avoid?"
The farmer paused for a moment and said.
"First of all, you should avoid procrastination. Secondly, you should never be afraid to fall. Thirdly, don't ever fool yourself. But the most important of them all, I won't tell you yet"
The boy asked.
"Why grandfather?"
Three Presidents Die on July 4th: Just a Coincidence?
Three Presidents Die on July 4th: Just a Coincidence?
July 4, 2022 | by NCC Staff
It is a fact of American history that three of the five Founding Father Presidents died on the Independence Day anniversary. But was it just a coincidence?
It is a fact of American history that three Founding Father Presidents—John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe—died on July 4, the Independence Day anniversary. But was it just a coincidence?
On July 4, 1831, James Monroe, the fifth President, died at the age of 73 at his son-in-law’s home in New York City. Monroe had been ill for some time and newspapers had reported on Monroe’s illness before his passing.
Happy 4th of July
Happy 4th of July
The Dinar Recaps Team wishes everyone a happy and safe 4th of July.
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10 Fascinating Facts About The Declaration Of Independence
10 Fascinating Facts About The Declaration Of Independence
July 4, 2022 by NCC Staff
July 4th marks the annual holiday that celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. So how much do you know about this famous document?
1. Is Independence Day really July 2?
Officially, the Continental Congress declared its freedom from Britain on July 2, 1776, when it approved a resolution and delegates from New York were permitted to make it a unanimous vote. John Adams thought July 2 would be marked as a national holiday for generations to come.
The Awesome Dad Cheat Sheet
The Awesome Dad Cheat Sheet: 18 Fatherhood Tips They Should’ve Handed Out at the Delivery Room
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Leo Babauta of Zen Habits, a father of six children.
Being a father can be a wonderful thing, once you get past all the gross stuff, all the stressful events, the loss of privacy, and the bewildering numbers of ways you can screw it up. But other than those few things, fatherhood is wonderful. Every dad has fears that he won’t be a great dad, that he’ll mess up, that he’ll be a failure. It comes with the job.
Unfortunately, what doesn’t come with the job is a simple set of instructions. As guys, we often will skip the manual, figuring we can wing it … but when things go wrong, it’s nice to have that manual to go back to. Fatherhood needs that manual.