#13 October

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13 October 2008

Ringo Starr warns everyone "with peace and love" that he has too much to do to answer any more fan mail.

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Green Day on this day: 13 October 2024

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New Gaza fundraiser asks I've received (13 October)

Hashem Badr, Smahan & Katia (@support-heshem, @support-katia-family): Hashem spent all the money he has to evacuate his wife Smahan and their 3 children: Katia (11yrs), Nabil (5yrs) and Linda (11months), out of Gaza. However, he does not have the funds to evacuate himself. They wish to evacuate Hashem and reunite with him. (https://gofund.me/25570474) (#102 on @/gazavetters vetted list)  (£1,107 raised of £50,000 goal)

Mohammed Almashni (@barhoomsblog, @hemma2024, @mariam98sblogs): Mohammed and his wife Mariam have a 7-month-old baby who was born during this war. Mohammed used to be a universitiy lecturer, but they now struggle to even buy baby milk. They wish to evacuate out of Gaza. (https://gofund.me/00043700) (vetted by @/gazavetters and #137 on their vetted list, shared by 90-ghost) (€262 raised of €45 000 target)

Heba Alturk & Mohammad Elshikhdeeb (@hibaalturk): Heba and her husband Mohammad have a son Ziad who was born last November in this war. They are now displaced and living in a tent. They wish to evacuate out of Gaza.  (https://gofund.me/02013ad8) (#1090 on the Butterfly Effect Project vetted list)

Shahd (@girlhope-3): Shahd is 18 years old and is a university English literature student. She is with her elderly parents in Gaza. Her mother needs a knee replacement surgery.  She has been displaced and her uni bombed. They wish to evacuate out of Gaza. (https://gofund.me/9d2b517d) (#161 on @/gazavetters vetted list, shared by 90-ghost) (€36 raised of €10,000 goal)

Iyad Alanqer (@eyadalanqar):Iyad and his family’s house have been destroyed. He, his family, and several young nieces and nephews are now displaced. Iyad suffers from the effect of inhaling phosphorous, and now has respiratory issues. Their tent has recently been bombed, and several of his nephews and niences have been killled and injured. They wish to evacuate out of Gaza. (https://gofund.me/c1eb7f61) (#24 on @/gazavetters vetted list, vetted by nabulsi) (€2,248 raised of €40,000 goal)

Mohammad Al-Khaldi (@mohammedalkhaldi99, @mohammedsupport): Mohammad was supposed to marry his fiancee on 12 Oct, 2023. Their house has been bombed, his family house has been bombed, and he was injured in the head on the day he was supposed to get married. They are now displaced and living in a tent. (https://gofund.me/c106ac9c) (#57 on @/gazavetters vetted list, Family #197 on PaliLiberation vetted list)

Click here for my Google Doc with my complete masterlist of all the Palestinian gfm asks I've received, updated daily (along with other verified ways to send aid to Gaza).

How are gfm campaigns vetted?  See here, here, here and here.

See post here for other verified ways to send aid to Gaza.

Don't forget your Daily Clicks on Arab.org, it's free!!! and Every click made is registered in their system and generates donation from sponsors/advertisers.

See links below for my Masterlists of Vetted Fundraisers from the Palestinians who sent me asks for if you want to help more people! As well as resources for palestinian students if you are a palestinian student!

Masterlists of Vetted Fundraisers

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 13 - 25 July.

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 26 -29 July.

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 30 July - 1 August.

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 2 - 5 August.

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 6 - 10 August.

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 11 - 14 August.

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 15 - 18 August

Click here for my Masterlist for fundrasiers from 19 - 21 August

Click here for my Masterlist for fundrasiers from 22 - 24 August

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 25 - 28 August

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 29 August - 1 September

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 2 - 5 September.

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 6-10 September.

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 11-14 September.

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 15-18 September.

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 19-22 September.

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 23-26 September.

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 27-30 September.

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 1-4 October.

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 5-9 October.

Resources for Palestinian Students!

Initiatives and resources to support Palestinian students, academics and universities:

This is a list of initiatives and resources for Gazan students seeking to complete their studies, including initiatives, resources, training and scholarships. See list here.

Scholarships for Displaced Palestinian students:

Putting this here for the palestininans who follow me: If you are a displaced Palestinian student looking to fund your education, this document lists the scholarships available around the world for displaced Palestinian students.

[newyorkthegoldenage]

This photograph, taken October 13, 1932 from the rapidly rising, $250,000,000 Rockefeller Center, shows the Empire State Building dominating the scene. In the left center glows the single light atop the Metropolitan Tower and in the foreground stands the building at 500 Fifth Avenue.

Photo: Associated Press

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National M&M Day

Enjoy the rainbow of candy colors surrounding delicious bits of chocolate in a bag of tasty M&Ms!

History of National M&M Day

Invented in 1941, these tiny little bits of candy coated chocolate have made a huge impact on American history throughout their more than 80 years of life!

The inspiration behind M&Ms started during the Spanish Civil War when Forrest Mars Sr. (of the Mars Candy Company), who lived in England at the time, began making small bits of chocolate with a candy shell coating that would keep them from melting as easily. Following this inspiration, M&Ms were created by the Mars Candy Company and these little candies have brought joy to millions of people over the years.

During World War II, M&Ms were made exclusively available to the United States military who provided them to their soldiers. Packed in cardboard tubes, these heat resistant and easily transported candies became part of the US soldiers’ rations during the war.

But it wasn’t until 1950, after the war, that M&Ms finally got their now iconic little “m” stamp. After copycat companies came about, M&Ms customers were encouraged with a marketing program to “look for the ‘m’ on every piece”.

In 1981, M&Ms became the first candy to ever go up into space! The very same reasons that these little candies were handy for wartime rations also made them perfect for travel into space. NASA’s first space shuttle, Columbia, took the little candies out of the earth’s orbit and into space.

Now, National M&M Day is here to pay honor to this candy that has been so much a part of American culture and is certainly beloved all over the world!

How to Celebrate National M&M Day

A myriad of fun ways can be found to enjoy and celebrate National M&M Day! Try out some of these ideas:

Enjoy M&Ms Candies

On this day, grab a bag of M&Ms to have as an afternoon pick-me-up or a snack after dinner. While they are perfectly delicious when eaten on their own, they can also make a great addition to trail mixes or even sprinkled on top of ice cream.

Don’t forget when eating M&Ms that many different options are available, including the plain M&Ms that come in the classic brown package or the peanut version that comes in the yellow bag. Other options that have been a hit over the years include peanut butter M&Ms (orange bag), Crispy M&Ms (blue bag) or mint M&Ms (green bag).

Share M&Ms Candies

The great thing about National M&M Day is that these little candies are perfect for sharing! Grab a huge bag and take it to the office to pass around to coworkers. Or get a large container of the mini bags to send to school with the kids in celebration of the day.

Bake with M&Ms

These little pieces of chocolatey rainbow goodness are excellent when used as an ingredient in baking. Try them out as a substitute for the chocolate chips in cookies or add them to granola and create some no-bake granola bars. M&Ms are also great when eaten with popcorn or added to a brownie recipe. The options are virtually endless for National M&M Day!

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#OTD in Irish History | 13 October:

1494 – Poynings lands at Howth and summons a parliament to Drogheda. He then campaigns in the north. 1566 – Birth of Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork, in England. Also known as the Great Earl of Cork, he was Lord Treasurer of the Kingdom of Ireland. Boyle was an important figure in the continuing English colonisation of Ireland (commenced by the Normans) in the 16th and 17th centuries, as he…

[oediex]

The vibe of election day today - local governments only - is completely different from the national and European ones in June. Not only is the weather colder; for the first time since 1983, going to vote in Belgium is not obligatory.

As I cycle to the polling place, the change is notable. Four months ago, multiple groups of people were walking the streets, election notification in hand. Today, they are few and far between.

When I arrive, the contrast is even starker. No long queue awaits me. The schoolyard that I have to cross to get to my polling station is void of people, bar a single bright-vested person who smiles at me because she has nothing else to do.

A single moment brightens the day. As I'm leaving after casting my vote, a family arrives. Their younger child, in her seat on the back of the bicycle, recognises the place as her old nursery, which brings a smile to my face. And as I'm putting my scarf away and unlocking my bike, I hear their older one say, "Look, barefoot! That's a little weird."

"Yeah," I reply pensively and cheekily, "that is kind of weird."

And as the adults around us laugh, he hides his little face behind his father's legs.

[mistfunk]

Mistigram: you have your choice of two rather contradictory sartorial occasions to observe today -- it's both Suit Up Day and No Bra Day at the same time! (Which may make it "just another Sunday" at Fetish Night, who knows.) Either way, AdeptApril shows the way forward in #ANSIart.

[abilai]

A lil kiss on a boat because they’re in love

[disasterriskreductionday]

Break The Cycle of inequality in disasters is essential.

Women and children suffer most from impacts of disasters. On #DRRDay, see how our partnership w/ #EU, UNDRR and #OACPS helps fight inequality for a resilient future.

[juliehowlin]

13 October

In 1997, South Florida announced they had bought 108 plastic Flamingos which they intended to paint White and place in marshlands in the hope they'd attract snowy egrets, ibis and wood Storks to nest there.

10 weird and wonderful things which happened on 13 October:

[mybuginette]

i'm obsessed with this shit now

sorry, in universe social media is my roman empire now

[fireplace-ashes13]

Just another thursday for blondie

[newyorkthegoldenage]

The Brooklyn Dodgers playing football at Ebbets Field, October 13, 1940. No, not those Dodgers. At that time there was a pro football team with the same name as the ballclub. To make matters even more confusing, there was also a New York Yankees football team that played at Yankee Stadium, and, of course, a New York Giants football team, although it no longer calls the Polo Grounds home.

Brooklyn won this game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, 21-0. Do they call it a shutout in football?

Photo: Associated Press

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English Language Day

English Language Day is celebrated on October 13 to commemorate the day Parliament was opened for the first time by a speech in English, in 1362, rather than in French. The day also celebrates the universality of the language, and how it has evolved over the centuries. Scholars believe that there is no true version of the language, as over 7,000 variations of English can be found in the world right now. English has also adopted many words from other languages. Other than speech, English has also become the primary language for movies and TV shows, literature, and music.

History of English Language Day

The English Project launched the world’s first-ever English Language Day on October 13 in 2009. English Language Day is celebrated to commemorate October 13, 1362, when Parliament was opened for the first time by a speech in English, instead of French. In the same Parliament, a Statute of Pleading was approved that allowed members in debate to use the English language. This made English the official language of law and law-making.

English is a vast language. There are more than 250,000 words in an Oxford Dictionary — minus a lot of technical, scientific, and slang words. English is probably the only language with as many synonyms for many of its words, largely because of its enormous absorbing capacity — borrowing words from as many languages as possible, including German, Greek, Portuguese, French, Latin, and even the language of the colonies where it became widespread. Years of colonialism meant that English now also had words from Asian, the Caribbean, and African cultures. The English language has always been eager to adopt and adapt words and phrases from other languages. The willingness to adapt itself is probably what makes English so different from other languages, such as French.

The English language is easily the most broadly used and spoken language on the planet, and it enjoys a good reputation for adapting words, concepts, and cultural influences from around the world. This adds to the language’s enormous vocabulary, one that is full of odd rules, spellings, and grammar. English Language Day remembers and celebrates the incredible popularity of the language and even its eccentricities!

English Language Day timeline

5–7th Century A.D. Origin of English

English originates from Anglo-Frisian dialects brought to Britain by Anglo-Saxon migrants.

1500 Early Modern English

The English used by William Shakespeare begins to develop.

17th Century Modern English is Established

Proper modern English similar to that spoken today, is in place.

1755 The First Dictionary

Samuel Johnson publishes the Dictionary of the English Language.

English Language Day FAQs

Why is English Language Day celebrated?

English Language Day is observed to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity by exploring the language.

How many countries speak English as a first language?

English is recognized as an official language in a total of 67 different countries, as well as 27 non-sovereign entities.

What is the oldest language on earth?

As far as history goes, Sanskrit stands as the first spoken language because it dates to as far back as 5000 B.C. Yet new information indicates that although Sanskrit is among the oldest spoken languages, Tamil dates further back.

How To Celebrate English Language Day

Learn more about the language

Read your favorite author

Volunteer at a class

You would be surprised to find out how so many common English words actually have roots in a different language. Try identifying these words and learn more about their origins on English Language Day.

The best way to celebrate English Language Day is by reading your favorite English language books and authors.

Offer to volunteer at a spoken English class. You can teach the language to people of all age groups and help them get better at speaking the language.

5 Facts About The English Language That Will Blow Your Mind

Shakespeare coined many English words

The alphabet is smaller than before

English is the official language of the air

The longest word in English

Some words are more commonly used than others

Shakespeare added over 1,000 words to the English language.

Originally, English had 29 letters instead of the current 26.

English is the official language of airplane travel.

‘Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis’ is a medical term that refers to a lung disease caused by inhaling sand dust or ash.

The most commonly used adjective is ‘good.’

Why We Love English Language Day

It’s one of the most popular languages in the world

Celebrates history

Celebrates arts and culture

English Language Day celebrates one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. It’s the day to cherish the universality of the language.

The English language has a long history. Learning the history of the language also helps us understand the politics that have shaped the modern world.

English is also a common medium for music, movies, literature, and other works of art. English Language Day also celebrates the role that the language has played in contributing to arts and culture.

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