Monday, December 4, 1972: The temperature dropped from 52 degrees F to 18 degrees F in 20 minutes, Livingston, Montana.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Full Moon -- December 2014
from ALMANAC dot-com: Full Moon Names
December's Full Moon is called the Full Cold Moon. It is the month when the winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark.
This full Moon is also called the Long Nights Moon by some Native American tribes.
http://www.almanac.com/content/cold-moon-december-full-moon-phases
December's Full Moon is called the Full Cold Moon. It is the month when the winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark.
This full Moon is also called the Long Nights Moon by some Native American tribes.
http://www.almanac.com/content/cold-moon-december-full-moon-phases
Brenner Library Vintage Vinyl and Bargain Book Sale (Quincy University) -- Dec. 6, 2014
Special Event in Lower Level of the College Library Building -- 2 - 6 p.m. 1800 College Ave | Quincy, IL 623011800 College Ave | Quincy, IL 62301
/ / / / / / / / / Here are their customary weekend hours: Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday
1:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
/ / / / / / / / / Here are their customary weekend hours: Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday
1:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
December 3 (International Day of Persons with Disabilities) -- 2014 Presidential Proclamation
Excerpted paragraphs from Press Office (www.whitehouse.gov/)
We are working to rigorously enforce the protections against disability-based discrimination and expand workforce training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities, including our wounded warriors and those with serious disabilities. Today's theme, "Sustainable Development: The promise of technology," reminds us that as we strive to increase accessibility in our communities, we cannot allow the benefits of groundbreaking innovation to be out of reach for those who seek to participate fully in our democracy and economy.
Disability rights are not only civil rights to be enforced here at home; they are universal rights to be recognized and promoted around the globe. That is why I am proud that during my time in Office, the United States signed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and why I continue to call on the Senate to provide its advice and consent to the ratification of what is the first new human rights convention of the 21st century. Around the world, more than 1 billion people experience a disability. These women, men, and children seek a fair chance to complete an education, succeed in a career, and support a family -- and the United States stands with them wherever they live.
America continues to be the world leader on disability rights. Today, we celebrate the courage and commitment of all who have agitated and sacrificed to bring us to this point, and all who continue to press ahead toward greater access, opportunity, and inclusion. With advocates from around the world and all those whose lives have been touched by a disability, we can build on our progress. Let us recommit to fostering a society free of barriers and full of a deeper understanding of the value each person adds to our global community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim December 3, 2014, as International Day of Persons with Disabilities. I call on all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.
We are working to rigorously enforce the protections against disability-based discrimination and expand workforce training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities, including our wounded warriors and those with serious disabilities. Today's theme, "Sustainable Development: The promise of technology," reminds us that as we strive to increase accessibility in our communities, we cannot allow the benefits of groundbreaking innovation to be out of reach for those who seek to participate fully in our democracy and economy.
Disability rights are not only civil rights to be enforced here at home; they are universal rights to be recognized and promoted around the globe. That is why I am proud that during my time in Office, the United States signed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and why I continue to call on the Senate to provide its advice and consent to the ratification of what is the first new human rights convention of the 21st century. Around the world, more than 1 billion people experience a disability. These women, men, and children seek a fair chance to complete an education, succeed in a career, and support a family -- and the United States stands with them wherever they live.
America continues to be the world leader on disability rights. Today, we celebrate the courage and commitment of all who have agitated and sacrificed to bring us to this point, and all who continue to press ahead toward greater access, opportunity, and inclusion. With advocates from around the world and all those whose lives have been touched by a disability, we can build on our progress. Let us recommit to fostering a society free of barriers and full of a deeper understanding of the value each person adds to our global community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim December 3, 2014, as International Day of Persons with Disabilities. I call on all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.
Nobel Prize Week (December 6 - 12, 2014) -- Main Day is Peace Prize events on Wed. Dec. 10, 2014 -- in Oslo, Norway
10 December 2014 -- main web page is here www.nobelprize.org/
- Save the Children’s Peace Prize Party outside the Nobel Peace Center, Oslo, 11.00 a.m. CET
- Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony, Oslo City Hall, 1.00 p.m. - 2.40 p.m. CET
Watch the live webcast here - The Nobel Peace Center, Oslo – Live transfer of the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony on screens inside the Nobel Peace Center. Open to the public, 1.00 p.m. - 2.15 p.m. CET
- Live CNN program (Christiane Amanpour), Oslo City Hall, 5.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. CET
- Nobel Peace Prize Laureates visit the Indian-Pakistani celebration, Gamle Logen, 6.15 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. CET
- Nobel banquet at the Grand Hotel Oslo, 7.00 p.m. CET
A day to honor St. Nicholas and the traditions of that Advent figure and Saint of the Church
December 6, 2014
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St Nicholas Eve Party for Children
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6:00 P.M.
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Join us in front of a roaring fire as we learn about the historic Saint Nicholas and share stories and songs celebrating the jolly old elf. This event is based on a European tradition in which treats left for St Nicholas' horse on the eve of his special day are replaced by candy and small treats. This is a traditional way to start the holiday season and a great way for your little ones to get a bit of personal time with the jolly old elf.
www.thequincymuseum.org/ (Quincy, IL local museum)
Call Us at (217) 224-7669
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Monday, December 1, 2014
A Message sent to Congress (153 years ago) -- by then-President Abraham LIncoln during Civil War's first months
www.abrahamlincoln.org/ :
"The struggle of today, is not altogether for today -- it is for a vast future also. With a reliance on Providence, all the more firm and earnest, let us proceed in the great task which events have devolved upon us." --Annual Message to Congress, December 3, 1861.
"The struggle of today, is not altogether for today -- it is for a vast future also. With a reliance on Providence, all the more firm and earnest, let us proceed in the great task which events have devolved upon us." --Annual Message to Congress, December 3, 1861.
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