Definition: (noun) A slogan used to rally support for a cause.
Synonyms: cry.
Usage: "Fight and fall, but fly not," that was our watchword.
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Thursday, March 31, 2016
The Alhambra Decree Is Issued (1492)
Fourteen years after Ferdinand II and Isabella I, the "Catholic Monarchs" of Spain, established the Spanish Inquisition to discover and punish converted Jews—and later Muslims—who were insincere, they issued the Alhambra Decree, an edict ordering the expulsion of all Jews who refused to convert to Christianity. Any Jew who did not convert or leave by the deadline faced execution. Non-Jews found sheltering or hiding Jews had all of their belongings seized. When was the edict officially revoked? Discussfrom This Day in History http://ift.tt/1MULpwb
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concrete jungle
An overcrowded, unsafe and/or crime-ridden urban environment or city, characterized by the congestion of large buildings and roads. Watch the video
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Mangroves
Mangroves are large tropical evergreen trees of the genus Rhizophora. They are found in the muddy swamps of tropical and subtropical coastlines and estuaries and grow most abundantly in tropical Asia, Africa, and the islands of the southwest Pacific. Mangrove trunks produce aerial roots that become embedded in the mud and rapidly form close-growing mangrove thickets. These swamps are rich breeding grounds for fish and shellfish. How many plant species can be found in a mangrove habitat? Discussfrom Article of the Day http://ift.tt/1TjVkBQ
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Transfer Day
On March 31, 1917, the US government formally purchased the Virgin Islands from Denmark for the sum of $25 million. The US purchased them primarily for their strategic importance, and they are still considered a vital key to the defense of the Panama Canal Zone and the Caribbean. Transfer Day is usually observed in the islands with a parade and other public festivities. There was a major celebration in 1967, 50 years after the transfer took place, with events that underscored Danish-American friendship and a reenactment of the original transfer ceremony of 1917. Discussfrom Today's Holiday http://ift.tt/1MCQYEr
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Joseph Haydn (1732)
The principal shaper of the Classical style, Haydn was an Austrian composer who exerted major influence on his contemporaries, including Mozart, and future composers. The first great symphonist, he composed 106 symphonies and virtually invented the string quartet. By his later years, he was recognized internationally as the greatest living composer. He composed important works in almost every genre. What legendary composer was a student of Haydn? Discussfrom Today's Birthday http://ift.tt/1M1Yskk
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Wednesday, March 30, 2016
INEC2016 Master Data
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The Plague Riot
In the spring of 1771, an outbreak of bubonic plague swept through Moscow. Authorities instituted a number of policies in an attempt to contain the epidemic, but the severe measures were unpopular with the general public. Factories and stores were shut down, and the economy was essentially at a standstill. Fearful, and faced with acute food shortages, the people took to the streets in an uprising that would later be known as the Plague Riot. What was done to the bell that mobilized the rioters? Discussfrom Article of the Day http://ift.tt/1RHbbbu
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Hymen Lipman Patents Pencil with Attached Eraser (1858)
In prehistoric times, lumps of colored earth or chalk were used as markers. The so-called lead pencil—a rod of graphite encased in wood—first came into use in the 16th century. However, it was not until the 19th century that the eraser was added—an innovation that earned Hymen Lipman a patent in 1858. In 1862, he sold his patent to Joseph Reckendorfer for $100,000. What happened to Reckendorfe's patent 13 years later? Discussfrom This Day in History http://ift.tt/1RJz1QH
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Spiritual Baptist Liberation Day
This national holiday, instituted in 1996, honors an African-American religious sect once outlawed in Trinidad and Tobago. The Spiritual Baptists originally came to the islands as former American slaves. Their style of worship combines African and Baptist beliefs and practices, and services include bell ringing and shouting. In 1917, the government forbade the group from practicing their religion; this law was overturned in 1951. The national holiday honors the Spiritual Baptists' long struggle against religious persecution. It is observed with speeches and religious services. Discussfrom Today's Holiday http://ift.tt/1WWDow7
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anonym
Definition: (noun) A pseudonym.
Synonyms: nom de guerre, pseudonym.
Usage: Aware that all kinds of people would be reading the bulletin board, he used an anonym when posting messages on it.
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Synonyms: nom de guerre, pseudonym.
Usage: Aware that all kinds of people would be reading the bulletin board, he used an anonym when posting messages on it.
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Francisco Goya (1746)
Goya was a Spanish painter and printmaker whose work profoundly influenced 19th-century European art. He started out designing tapestries for the royal manufactory of Santa Bárbara and was appointed painter to Charles III in 1786. By 1799—under the patronage of Charles IV—he had become Spain's most successful and fashionable artist. Goya's works address all aspects of Spanish life, including the political and social turmoil of his day. Why did his art come under the scrutiny of the Inquisition? Discussfrom Today's Birthday http://ift.tt/25vtCXR
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now (that) you mention it
An expression used when one remembers or realizes something because of what the other person has just said. Watch the video
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Picture of the day for March 30, 2016
Roskilde station is the oldest railway station in Denmark and opened June 26, 1847. The architecture is believed to be inspired by Villa Borghese in Rome. Photo taken on March 30, 2015.. Learn more.
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Sumer
The Sumerian civilization was the world's earliest civilization, developing at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in lower Mesopotamia in about 3500 BCE. The Sumerians had a well-organized communal life and were adept at building canals and irrigation systems. Unfortunately, the evaporation of irrigated waters led to increased soil salinity and greatly reduced agricultural yields, weakening the predominantly agricultural civilization. What form of writing did the Sumerians invent? Discussfrom Article of the Day http://ift.tt/1qcKZw4
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Ernst Jünger (1895)
Early in his career, Jünger, a German writer and WWI veteran, published novels based on his army experience. Strongly influenced by German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, they glorified war and its sacrifice as the greatest physical and mental stimulants. He later opposed Hitler and rejected his own militarism, expressing instead a desire for peace in his wartime diaries and in futuristic novels like On the Marble Cliffs, an allegorical attack on Nazism. What is Jünger's best known work? Discussfrom Today's Birthday http://ift.tt/1UyvQlY
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Madagascar Martyrs' Day
Madagascar Martyrs' Day memorializes those who died in the Revolt of 1947 against the French. Madagascar had been a French colony since 1896 and then was named an overseas territory within the French Union in the 1946 constitution. On March 29, 1947, the people staged a nationalist uprising against colonial forces. Casualties from the conflict were reported as high as 80,000. French military courts tried the leaders of the revolt and executed 20 of them. On March 29, the Malagasy government and people remember those patriots who sacrificed their lives for their country's freedom. Discussfrom Today's Holiday http://ift.tt/1UyvOdK
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Gustav III of Sweden Dies of Infected Gunshot Wound (1792)
Gustav III was King of Sweden from 1771 to 1792. Having inherited a weakened Swedish throne, he established a new constitution that increased the crown's power. His numerous enlightened reforms antagonized the nobility, and when a group of Swedish officers mutinied during his unpopular war on Russia, he reinstated absolute monarchy. Gustav planned to form a league of European monarchs to oppose the French Revolution, but Swedish nobles had him assassinated. Where was Gustav when he was shot? Discussfrom This Day in History http://ift.tt/1LVRGwA
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come close to blows
To nearly devolve into a physical fight. Watch the video
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Henry Fielding
Scarcely one person in a thousand is capable of tasting the happiness of others. Discussfrom Quote of the Day http://ift.tt/1p1vJ35
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perquisite
Definition: (noun) A payment or profit received in addition to a regular wage or salary, especially a benefit expected as one's due.
Synonyms: fringe benefit, perk.
Usage: We had promised her a liberal perquisite in the event of our success.
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Synonyms: fringe benefit, perk.
Usage: We had promised her a liberal perquisite in the event of our success.
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Monday, March 28, 2016
Easter Monday
Although Easter Sunday is the culmination of Holy Week and the end of Lent, the following Monday (also known as Pasch Monday) is observed as a public holiday in many nations, perhaps to round off the long weekend that begins on Good Friday. In London, there is a big Easter parade in Hyde Park on this day. A curious English tradition associated at one time with Easter Monday involved "lifting" or "heaving." By crossing hands and grasping another person's wrists, the men would lift the women on Easter Monday, and, on Easter Tuesday, the women would lift the men. Discussfrom Today's Holiday http://ift.tt/1RvGG5S
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Constantinople Becomes Istanbul (1930)
The city now known as Istanbul was founded as the Greek colony of Byzantium in the 8th century BCE. Eventually passing to Alexander the Great, it became a free city under the Romans in the 1st century CE. Emperor Constantine I made the city the seat of the Eastern Roman Empire in 330, later naming it Constantinople. It remained the capital of the subsequent Byzantine Empire after the fall of Rome in the late 5th century and then changed hands several times. Why was it renamed Istanbul in 1830? Discussfrom This Day in History http://ift.tt/22STf2n
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Marsh Mallows
Althaea officinalis, or the Marsh Mallow, flourishes on riverbanks and in salt marshes. Its velvety leaves, pale pink flowers, and mucilaginous root all have medicinal properties. When the plant flowers, its leaves are collected and used to treat pulmonary and urinary diseases. The root, which is harvested in late autumn, is generally used to treat gastrointestinal disorders and skin conditions. What part of the Marsh Mallow is used to make marshmallow candy treats? Discussfrom Article of the Day http://ift.tt/1ofO117
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declivity
Definition: (noun) A downward slope or bend.
Synonyms: fall, downslope, declension, declination, decline, descent.
Usage: As best I could, I stumbled after him down a steep declivity beginning at the forest's edge.
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Synonyms: fall, downslope, declension, declination, decline, descent.
Usage: As best I could, I stumbled after him down a steep declivity beginning at the forest's edge.
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Aristide Briand (1862)
Briand was a French statesman who served as premier of France 11 times and held 26 ministerial posts between 1906 and 1932. After World War I, he emerged as a leading advocate of international peace. As foreign minister from 1925 to 1932, he was the chief architect of the Locarno Pact and the Kellogg-Briand Pact. An impressive orator, Briand was a prominent figure in the League of Nations and advocated for a United States of Europe. With whom did he share the 1926 Nobel Prize for Peace? Discussfrom Today's Birthday http://ift.tt/1pTaAur
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collect (one's) wits
To try to calm oneself and think clearly and rationally. Watch the video
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Fencers Le Péchoux (FRA) v Meinhardt (USA) at the 2014 Master de Fleuret Melun Val de Seine.. Learn more.
Sunday, March 27, 2016
The Tenerife Disaster (1977)
The Tenerife Disaster was a passenger plane accident that resulted in the highest number of fatalities of any single accident in aviation history, excluding ground fatalities. It occurred when two Boeing 747s, a KLM flight in the midst of takeoff and a PanAm flight taxing in the opposite direction, collided at Los Rodeos Airport on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, killing 583 people. What bombing led both planes to be diverted to the Tenerife airport in the first place? Discussfrom This Day in History http://ift.tt/1ZFpmkb
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Gustave Flaubert
I love good sense above all, perhaps because I have none. Discussfrom Quote of the Day http://ift.tt/1qwzhKC
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Birthday of the Goddess of Mercy
The birthday of the Goddess of Mercy is a celebration of Kuan Yin, the Bodhisattva ("Buddha-to-be") of infinite compassion and mercy. Depicted as both masculine and feminine, and one of the most beloved of Buddhist deities, he or she is accepted not only by Buddhists but also by the Japanese, Chinese, and Koreans. Women especially celebrate Kuan Yin. In Malaysia, hundreds of devotees bearing joss sticks, fruit, flowers, and sweet cakes gather at temples dedicated to Kuan Yin to pray for her benevolence. At the old temple at Jalan Pitt, Penang, puppet shows are staged in celebration of her. Discussfrom Today's Holiday http://ift.tt/1pQoDAL
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Sarah Vaughan (1924)
"The Divine One," Sarah Vaughan was an American jazz contralto with a vast range who worked as a soloist for much of her career. As a child, Vaughan studied piano and organ and began singing in her church choir. As a teenager, she won the famous amateur contest at Harlem's Apollo Theater and was featured with bandleader Earl Hines. One of jazz's finest vocalists, she learned much from the horn stylings of what bebop musicians with whom she recorded in 1945? Discussfrom Today's Birthday http://ift.tt/1LQSzXm
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collect dust
To be in a state of disuse for a prolonged period of time. Watch the video
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Allergies
An allergy is an abnormally high sensitivity to an otherwise harmless foreign substance, or allergen, that leads to an exaggerated response of the natural immune defense mechanism. Allergens can be airborne substances, infectious agents, foods, contactants, or physical agents; and reactions can range from the relatively benign runny nose to severe inflammation, anaphylactic shock, and even death. Why do some scientists believe that children with no siblings are more prone to allergies? Discussfrom Article of the Day http://ift.tt/1pDwjpf
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Saturday, March 26, 2016
E. M. Forster
I distrust Great Men. They produce a desert of uniformity around them and often a pool of blood too, and I always feel a little man's pleasure when they come a cropper. Discussfrom Quote of the Day http://ift.tt/1hRCYEy.
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Bangladesh Independence Day
This public holiday celebrates the declaration of independence of the state of Bangladesh on March 26, 1971. When India gained independence from Britain in 1947, the region that is now Bangladesh became East Pakistan and was governed together with West Pakistan as one country. By early 1971, differences between East and West Pakistan led to war. When India entered the war in support of East Pakistan, independence was assured. Bangladeshis observe this national holiday in the capital city of Dhaka with memorial ceremonies, a boat race on the Buriganga river, and other festivities. Discussfrom Today's Holiday http://ift.tt/22BzmAg
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Dragonflies: The Devil's Darning Needle
Many cultures consider dragonflies sinister creatures, and a number of the common, vernacular names for the flying insects, such as "devil's needle" and "ear cutter," link them with evil or injury. In truth, dragonflies generally do not attack humans and are valued for their predatory control of harmful insect populations. Dragonflies lay eggs in or near water, and most of the dragonfly's life is spent underwater in larval form. In what country are dragonflies considered a delicacy? Discussfrom Article of the Day http://ift.tt/1q6XSI8
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libelous
Definition: (adjective) Harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign.
Synonyms: calumnious, defamatory, denigrating, libellous, slanderous.
Usage: The article, being libelous, had to be returned as impossible; and I had to renounce my dream of dragging its author into the limelight.
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Synonyms: calumnious, defamatory, denigrating, libellous, slanderous.
Usage: The article, being libelous, had to be returned as impossible; and I had to renounce my dream of dragging its author into the limelight.
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Robert Frost (1874)
Perhaps the most popular and beloved of 20th-century American poets, Frost wrote of the character, people, and landscape of New England. Rooted in the New England landscape, yet deeply symbolic, his work is concerned with human tragedies and fears, the complexities of life, and the ultimate acceptance of one's burdens. Frost was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for poetry four times—in 1924, 1931, 1937, and 1943. He recited a poem at the inauguration of which US president? Discussfrom Today's Birthday http://ift.tt/1Rt76rd
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Heaven's Gate Cult Members Found Dead (1997)
Established in 1972, Heaven's Gate was a cult that advocated self-renunciation, to the point of castration, as preparation for the "transition" to a new life on a spaceship, which adherents believed was trailing behind the comet Hale-Bopp. As the comet made its closest approach to Earth, 39 members of the group committed suicide. Authorities found the dead lying neatly in their bunk beds, dressed identically and wearing armbands that read "Heaven's Gate Away Team." Who was their leader? Discussfrom This Day in History http://ift.tt/1WPynp6
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code of silence
The practice of not disclosing important or vital information by members of a group, as due to the threat of violence, reprisal, being branded as a traitor, or an inherent sense of honor. Watch the video
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Friday, March 25, 2016
Béla Bartók (1881)
Bartók was a Hungarian composer, virtuoso pianist, and collector of folk music. In 1904, having discovered that the folk-music repertory generally accepted as Hungarian was in fact largely urban Roma—Gypsy—music, he set about researching Hungarian folk music. He worked folk themes and rhythms into his own music, achieving a style that was at once nationalistic and deeply personal. What surprising discoveries did he make in his study of folk music? Discussfrom Today's Birthday http://ift.tt/21JTXwp
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bucolic
Definition: (adjective) Of or characteristic of the countryside or its people; rustic.
Synonyms: rustic, arcadian, pastoral.
Usage: The illustrations in the book depicted pleasant, bucolic scenes with farmers happily toiling in the fields.
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Synonyms: rustic, arcadian, pastoral.
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castles in the sky
Dreams, hopes, or plans that are impossible, unrealistic, or have very little chance of succeeding. Watch the video
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Project Excelsior
As jets began flying higher and faster, the US Air Force became increasingly worried about the safety of its flight crew. Project Excelsior was initiated in 1958 to design a multi-stage parachute system that would allow a safe, controlled descent after a high-altitude ejection. In 1959 and 1960, Captain Joseph Kittinger made a series of high-altitude parachute jumps to test the new parachute system, setting three world records in the process. Who broke one of these records in 2012? Discussfrom Article of the Day http://ift.tt/1UM4atk
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John Lennon and Yoko Ono Hold Their First Bed-In for Peace (1969)
Five days after John Lennon of the Beatles married the Japanese avant-garde artist Yoko Ono, the couple held the first of two week-long Bed-Ins for Peace as a non-violent way of protesting war and promoting peace. For the first Bed-In, the couple invited members of the press into their Amsterdam hotel room and then sat in bed and talked about peace. Months later, they held their second Bed-In in Montreal. What hit song did they record during the second Bed-In? Discussfrom This Day in History http://ift.tt/1oabq41
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Greece Independence Day
This national holiday in Greece celebrates the anniversary of the country's proclamation of independence in 1821 after four centuries of Turkish occupation. The war that followed went on until 1829, when finally the Turkish sultan recognized the independence of Greece. The day is marked with church services and military parades—an especially impressive parade is held in Athens. Greek communities in other parts of the world also observe the day. In New York City, Greece Independence Day is celebrated on the Sunday nearest to March 25 with a parade up Fifth Avenue. Discussfrom Today's Holiday http://ift.tt/1MoQnWT
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Thursday, March 24, 2016
Robert Koch Announces Discovery of Tuberculosis Bacterium (1882)
Tuberculosis, a contagious, wasting disease that commonly attacks the lungs but may affect other organs and systems as well, is caused by several strains of mycobacteria, particularly Mycobacterium tuberculosis in humans. First identified in 1882 by German bacteriologist Robert Koch, M. tuberculosis is unusual because of its lipid-rich cell wall and because it divides every 15 to 20 hours, when other bacteria divide in minutes. How long does it take E. coli to divide? Discussfrom This Day in History http://ift.tt/1o7Qivc
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Ub Iwerks (1901)
After starting an unsuccessful art studio with Walt Disney, Iwerks continued working on film animation until Disney brought him to Hollywood in 1923 to help draw Alice in Cartoonland. Together, Disney and Iwerks created Mickey Mouse—drawn by Iwerks, with Disney providing the voice. Iwerks went on to develop many special effects for animated movies, winning Academy Awards in 1959 and 1965 for his technical contributions to motion pictures. What other cartoon characters did Iwerks create? Discussfrom Today's Birthday http://ift.tt/1RiezKO
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Argentina National Day of Memory for Truth and Justice
In Argentina, this is a public holiday that commemorates all those who lost their lives or otherwise suffered under the National Reorganization Process, a military dictatorship that seized power in Argentina on March 24, 1976. The junta held power for eight years, and, in that time, at least 30,000 citizens were kidnapped, tortured, and executed for their political views. Around the country, art exhibitions, poetry readings, prayer services, and other cultural events are dedicated to remembering the events of March 24. Discussfrom Today's Holiday http://ift.tt/1UIp0K6
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Money, which represents the prose of life, and which is hardly spoken of in parlors without an apology, is, in its effects and laws, as beautiful as roses. Discussfrom Quote of the Day http://ift.tt/1s0G78I
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candle in the wind
Something that is particularly vulnerable, weak, fragile, or precarious and likely to fail, perish, or be eliminated at any moment. Watch the video
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The Geghard Monastery
The Geghard monastery is one of the most frequented tourist destinations in Armenia. The unique architectural structure is surrounded by towering cliffs, and part of the monastery, known as “the Monastery of the Cave,” was actually carved out of the mountainside. Gregory the Illuminator founded the complex in the 4th century at the site of a sacred spring, and in the centuries that followed, the monastery was destroyed and rebuilt. What religious relics were housed at Geghard? Discussfrom Article of the Day http://ift.tt/1pzwjXf
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Wednesday, March 23, 2016
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Dari Mas Sandiaga Uno terkait demotaksi 22 maret 2016
Kita semua bekerja untuk satu tujuan, menghidupi keluarga. Sama halnya pedagang pasar, driver gojek, supir taksi konvensional maupun aplikasi, serta bermacam profesi lainnya, mereka semua juga bekerja siang dan malam untuk menghidupi keluarga mereka.
Ditengah kompetisi yang ada, semua lini bisnis dituntut untuk lebih efisien dan ekonomis. Termasuk juga bagi para pedagang di pasar tradisional.
Saat ini saya mendapat amanah sebagai Ketua Pedagang Pasar Seluruh Indonesia (APPSI). Pedagang dipasar-pasar tradsional tengah dihadapkan pada kenaikan harga barang. Daging, cabai, telur beras, dan sebagainya naik. Akibatnya penjualan mereka menurun, karena konsumen juga alami penurunan daya beli.
Ditengah kondisi seperti ini, datang beberapa anak muda dari Surabaya yang membawa konsep "Groceria", berbelanja di pasar tradisional dengan cara online. Barang yang dibeli lebih segar, bisa lebih murah 40% dibanding supermarket, dan yang paling penting adalah ini membantu para pedagang tradisional meningkatkan omset dan efisiensi mereka.
Bila ada efisiensi, mereka bisa membawa pulang uang lebih untuk keluarga mereka.
Kehadiran teknologi ditengah-tengah kita tak mungkin bisa dihindari begitu saja.
Munculnya disruptive technologi/teknologi yang mengacaukan, memberi kesadaran bahwa segala sesuatu bisa berubah dengan cepat. Apapun itu. Jika tidak ada langkah cepat untuk adaptasi, maka pasti akan ada yang tereliminasi.
Demikian pula apa yang terjadi pada hari ini di Jakarta, kisruh antara transportasi konvensional dan transportasi aplikasi harus menjadi cerminan bagi semua pihak. Baik itu operator, pengambil kebijakan, maupun masyarakat sebagai konsumen sekaligus 'pemegang saham' terbesar.
Saya sangat setuju dengan apa yang ditulis oleh Prof Rhenald Kasali beberapa waktu lalu, bahwa kita harus berdamai dengan perubahan yang terjadi ( http://ift.tt/1RxDK7S)
Kalau hanya mementingkan ego sektoral mana yang lebih berhak, tidak akan ketemu titik temunya.
Semakin banyak orang butuh lapangan kerja. Disaat yang sama banyak juga perusahaan yang terpaksa merumahkan karyawannya karena ekonomi global yang belum kunjung membaik.
Saya yakin, semua yang berdemo hari ini, baik pro maupun kontra adalah para kepala keluarga yang berusaha sebaik mungkin bagi anak istrinya.
Semua orang perlu makan dan penghidupan buat keluarganya. Yang punya anak kecil, mereka perlu beli susu untuk balitanya.
Pasti ada solusinya, duduklah bersama. Jauhkan ego sektoral masing-masing untuk mencari solusi demi masa depan yang lebih baik.
Salam;
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March 23, 2016 at 01:47PM
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Patrick Henry: "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!" (1775)
Henry was an American Revolutionary leader who gained a reputation as a skillful orator. A member of the Virginia House of Burgesses, he delivered his famous speech in defense of liberty to the Virginia Convention in 1775, concluding with the words "Give me liberty or give me death!" The speech is credited with having swung the balance in convincing the assembly to pass a resolution to send Virginia troops to the Revolutionary War. Which future presidents were in the audience during the speech? Discussfrom This Day in History http://ift.tt/25l7krK!
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