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Happy Martin Luther King Jr Day.

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Opinion: Here’s who should have won Time’s ‘Person of the Year’

Updated 10:07 AM EST December 8, 2023

Editor’s Note: Holly Thomas is a writer and editor based in London. She is morning editor at Katie Couric Media. She tweets @HolstaT. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. View more opinion on CNN.

Taylor Swift is Time’s 2023 “Person of the Year,” and apparently, I’m the only millennial woman on Earth who doesn’t feel seen.

OK, that’s an exaggeration. But since the announcement, it’s felt like a specific corner of Spotify Wrapped got bitten by a radioactive spider and attained superhuman powers.

I’m happy for her, I guess. I’ve nothing against a seemingly pleasant person having a lovely time, and there’s no denying she’s had a stellar year. As Time’s feature details, Swift’s now made more No. 1 albums than any other woman in history, has world leaders begging her to tour their nations and has reportedly become a billionaire. “Swift is the rare person who is both the writer and hero of her own story,” says Time. That’s great. I just don’t find that story especially compelling.

Ugh, I feel so mean. I’m well aware this will upset people, and I’d never want to rob anyone else of their joy. We’ve all had conversations with people who simply don’t “get” the music or TV we’re into. Typically, my response to such complaints is, “That’s OK, it wasn’t made for you.” But part of what’s making me so squirmy is the sense that Swift, and the stories she tells through her music, are basically aimed at me. If you lined me up alongside everyone I know who’s currently rhapsodizing over her success, I’d be indistinguishable. But I’m not biting. That’s not because I think there’s anything wrong with her. If anything, my choice for Time “Person of the Year” would be more problematic.

Historically, the title’s recipient has often been a provocateur. The idea isn’t necessarily that the “best” person wins — though that’s certainly been the case at times — it’s that the person who’s had the most influence, for “good or ill” over the previous 12 months, is recognized. Previous winners have included Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Greta Thunberg, Martin Luther King Jr. and Elon Musk. This year’s shortlist included the Hollywood strikers, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Barbie, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Trump prosecutors, King Charles III and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Time ultimately named Altman CEO of the year. I think he should have taken the top title.

In case he hasn’t yet crossed your radar, Altman is the 38-year-old chief executive of OpenAI, the tech startup responsible for creating ChatGPT. ChatGPT is a revolutionary generative artificial intelligence chatbot that was launched in November 2022. It’s since astounded observers by passing exams at law and business schools, writing effective job applications and computer code and composing part of a political speech for Israel’s president.

The implications of that tech alone are both miraculous and terrifying, particularly given the potential for disinformation campaigns to influence the presidential election in 2024. Many companies besides OpenAI are vying for a bite of the lucrative AI market, competing to develop newer, evermore sophisticated systems. Though the Biden administration recently introduced legislation to regulate the exploding industry, the pace of development is so rapid that it’s often difficult for governments to keep up.

The mysteriousness and speed of the AI race were evidenced in November, when, less than a year after ChatGPT’s launch, Altman was fired suddenly by his company’s board. Just days later, Microsoft, OpenAI’s biggest stakeholder, announced it was hiring Altman to head up a new AI team. This prompted a mass revolt among OpenAI’s staff, almost all of whom threatened to quit unless Altman was rehired. Within days, he was, and the board that’d fired him was replaced.

The circumstances around both Altman’s dismissal and rehiring were remarkably murky. In their statement announcing his sacking, the original board accused Altman of “being not consistently candid in his communications,” but didn’t elaborate on what that meant. Even more worrying, Altman’s return and the restructuring of OpenAI have been characterized as a victory for AI “accelerationists” — those who believe that the tech should be developed as fast as possible, unconstrained by safety concerns. The episode proved that Altman wasn’t just capable of spearheading potentially the most significant invention of the 21st century so far. He was able to upend the ecosystem that created it within days.

This, I think, is what’s lacking in Swift as Time “Person of the Year.” Her predominance in the entertainment industry is undeniable, but her story is essentially one of becoming mega-successful within an existing framework. As she told Time, we live in a patriarchal society fueled by money, so “feminine ideas becoming lucrative means that more female art will get made.” It’s not a million miles from, “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.”

The impression that no one’s anticipating any controversy from Swift anytime soon was reinforced in November when Gannett, America’s biggest newspaper chain, hired the first-ever Swift correspondent. The journalist in question, 35-year-old Bryan West, is a self-avowed fan. Odd though some might find it to hire someone with such an obvious bias, West has argued that it’s no different than “being a sports journalist who’s a fan of the home team.” Whether you agree with that comparison or not, it’s undeniably in his professional interests for Swift to remain popular and relevant — and it seems unlikely that the appetite for stories about her will wane anytime soon.

This is why Altman, not Swift, ought to have been Time’s “Person of the Year.” His impact on the world could be exponentially more consequential, but not nearly enough people are aware of him or the implications of his technology. Every move Swift makes, however incidental, is the subject of feverish intrigue and speculation. Over in San Francisco, Altman is making moves that could change the fate of the world. And until a month ago, most of us were unaware he even existed.

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I don’t know about Sam Altman but I agree, it shouldn’t have been Taylor. She’s just a musician who is everywhere and in everything.

At least I’ve seen good and bad on the AI front. Good and bad from Hollywood and etc. Taylor? Just everyone praising her? For what? Her singing? Her tours? (Where people died but while they bitched at males for things out of their control, Taylor is praised for it….doesn’t make sense to me.) Her making us spend money we then complain about?

She’s not that good of a singer. I don’t like her anymore. She’s the same as any other singer out there.

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TOP 100 COOLEST PEOPLE OF ALL-TIME

TOP 100 COOLEST PEOPLE

Done: 2024

DUFF MCKAGEN Guns N Roses

Wednesday Addams THE ADDAMS FAMILY

Kurt Cobain

Shirley Manson GARBAGE

Neil Young

Roger Smith/Roger the alien AMERICAN DAD!

PJ Harvey

Amy Winehouse

Oscar the Grouch SESAME STREET

ANDY WARHOL

LL Cool J

Frida Kahlo

Joan Jett

Iggy Pop

Courtney Love

Lenny Kravitz

Gwen Stefani

Lana Del Rey

Kate Bush

MADONNA

Heather Matarazzo

Animal THE MUPPETS

Emily the Strange

Johnny Cash

Queen Akasha QUEEN OF THE DAMNED

Dracula

Jimi Hendrix

Patsy Stone ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS

Vampires

Axel Foley BEVERLY HILLS COP

Eric Draven THE CROW

Nick Cave

Slash GUNS N ROSES

David Bowie

Han Solo STAR WARS

T- REX Tyrannosaurus

Bette Davis

Fonzie HAPPY DAYS

Olenna Tyrell GAME OF THRONES

STEPHEN KING

Curt Wild VELVET GOLDMINE

Frank N Furter ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

Trent Reznor NINE INCH NAILS

The Blues Brothers

Suzi Quatro

Bob Dylan

Bob Marley

Clive Warren and Rebecca De Mornay

Chrissy Amphlett DIVINYLS

Miss Agatha Hannigan ANNIE

The Dude THE BIG LEBOWSKI

John Rambo RAMBO

Pirates

Dr. Evil AUSTIN POWERS

John McClane DIE HARD

Negan THE WALKING DEAD

Vasquez ALIENS

Alice Nelson THE BRADY BUNCH

Eddie Murphie

JOHN WICK John Wick

Plucka Duck HEY HEY IT’S SATURDAY

Disco Stu THE SIMPSONS

John Malkovich

Neanderthals

Tyrion Lannister GAME OF THRONES

The Bride KILL BILL

Mahatma Gandhi

Judy Davis

Betty Rizzo GREASE

DENISE BRYSON Twin Peaks

Jeff Goldblum

Nancy Downs THE CRAFT

Trent Lane DARIA

Candy Darling

Floki VIKINGS

Jules Winnfield PULP FICTION

Terminator TERMINATOR SERIES

Daryl Dixon THE WALKING DEAD

Johanna Mason THE HUNGER GAMES

Natalie Imbruglia

Susan DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN

Carol Peletier THE WALKING DEAD

Garfield

Juliette Lewis

Samuel L. Jackson

Chef SOUTH PARK

Gogo Yubari KILL BILL

Kathy Burke

Sheev Palpatine / The Emperor STAR WARS

CHRISTOPHER HITCHENS

Heather Mooney ROMY & MICHELE’S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION

Lisbeth Salander GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO

Skeletor HE-MAN

Cookie Monster SESAME STREET

Ian Malcolm JURASSIC PARK

Martians MARS ATTACKS

Steve Irwin

Creed Bratton THE OFFICE

Jack Nicholson

Martin Luther King Jr.

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Reflecting on World Labour Day 2024: Celebrating the Spirit of Workforce Resilience

As the calendar turns to May 1st, the world once again comes together to commemorate Labour Day, a day dedicated to honouring the contributions and achievements of the global workforce. In 2024, amidst the backdrop of ongoing challenges and transformations, Labour Day holds even greater significance, serving as a reminder of the resilience, dedication, and solidarity of workers worldwide. This year, as we observe Labour Day 2024, let us reflect on its importance, celebrate the achievements of workers, and extend our heartfelt appreciation through Labour Day wishes and famous quotes that inspire and uplift.

The Essence of Labour Day 2024: Labour Day, also known as International Workers' Day, traces its origins to the late 19th century labor movement, where workers advocated for fair labor practices, better working conditions, and the eight-hour workday. Since then, Labour Day has evolved into a global celebration, honoring the social and economic achievements of workers across various industries and sectors. In India, Labour Day 2024 holds particular significance, highlighting the contributions of millions of workers who drive the nation's progress and development.

Celebrating Worker Resilience: Labour Day 2024 provides an opportunity to celebrate the resilience and dedication of workers in the face of unprecedented challenges. From frontline healthcare workers battling the pandemic to essential workers ensuring the continuity of essential services, the global workforce has demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination. Despite adversities, workers continue to persevere, showcasing their unwavering commitment to their professions and communities.

Labour Day Wishes: On Labour Day 2024, let us take a moment to express our gratitude and appreciation to the workers who enrich our lives and communities. Whether it's a simple thank you to a colleague or a gesture of support for frontline workers, Labour Day wishes to serve as reminders of the importance of recognizing and valuing the contributions of the workforce. As we extend Labour Day wishes, let us reaffirm our commitment to upholding workers' rights, promoting inclusivity, and fostering a culture of respect and appreciation in the workplace.

Famous Labour Day Quotes: Drawing inspiration from the words of visionaries and leaders, famous Labour Day quotes encapsulate the spirit of solidarity, perseverance, and empowerment. From Mahatma Gandhi to Nelson Mandela, these quotes serve as timeless reminders of the significance of labor rights and social justice. Here are a few notable Labour Day quotes to reflect upon:

"The labor movement is people. Our unions have brought millions of men and women together, made them members one of another, and given them common tools for common goals." - Jimmy Hoffa

"It is labour indeed that puts the difference on everything." - John Locke

"No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence." - Martin Luther King Jr.

Conclusion: Labour Day 2024 serves as a poignant reminder of the invaluable contributions and sacrifices of workers worldwide. As we commemorate this day, let us honor the resilience, dedication, and achievements of the global workforce. Through Labour Day wishes and famous quotes, let us express our gratitude and commitment to supporting workers' rights and fostering a culture of appreciation and inclusivity. Together, let us continue to strive for a world where every worker is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Happy Labour Day 2024!

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FYI: Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day – 2024! http://dlvr.it/T1sljk

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Today on January 15th in activism and politics, marks the birthday of one of the greatest, influential and African-American activists, leaders and political philosophers of all time with a dream on the mountaintop; the person who fought for civil rights for people of colour, to end segregation, suppression and supremacy through peaceful and nonviolent protests and actions, the man who’s become not only a important figure in African-American culture, politics and history but also in forms of protest, justice and activism! That legendary man was Martin Luther King Jr. and it’s also Martin Luther King Day as well as Civil Rights Day 2024 in honour of him. Happy 95th heavenly birthday Martin Luther King Jr! And thank you for your words that spread across the world about justice and equality, your dedication to uphold protest and peace in non-violence and many more. Bet you’re celebrating that dreamy birthday in the promised land. :)

Also first fanart of 2024 on Tumblr! 2024 here we come!

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Holidays 1.15

Holidays

Alpha Kappa Alpha Day

Arbor Day (Egypt, Florida, Jordan, Lousiana)

Armed Forces Remembrance Day (Nigeria)

Army Day (India)

Basketball Rules Day

British Museum Day (UK)

Commemoration Day of the Genocide Against Albanians (Kosovo)

Composer Day (Mexico)

Democratic Donkey Day

Esquipulas (Guatemala)

4-H Day

George Price Day (Belize)

Guster Day (Boston, Massachusetts)

Halfway Point of Meteorological Winter

Happy Days Day

International Free Agent Signing Day (Baseball)

International Vote from Abroad Day

John Chilembwe Day (Malawi)

Korean Alphabet Day (a.k.a. Chosen-gul)

Massage Parlor Day

Miracle on the Hudson Day

Moliere Day (France)

Museum Day (UK)

National Eskimo Dog Day

National Go and Do Good Day

National Hat Day

National Humanitarian Day

National Kayla Day

National Twitter Day

National Zombies Day

Ocean Duty Day (Indonesia)

Procrastinator’s New Year

Sagichō at Tsurugaoka Hachimangū (Kamakura, Japan)

South Wind’s Prayer (Elder Scrolls)

Space Mountain Day

Super Bowl Anniversary Day

Teacher’s Day (Venezuela)

Thank Your Mentor Day

Tin Day (French Republic)

Tree Planting Day (Egypt)

Tulpanens Dag (a.k.a. Tulip Day; Sweden)

Wikipedia Day

Willie Hoppe Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Craft-Brew Day (Berkeley, California)

National Bagel Day (a.k.a. Bagels and Lox Day)

National Booth Day

National Fresh Squeezed Juice Day

Strawberry Ice Cream Day

Wassailing the Apple Trees

3rd Monday in January

Auld Hansel Monday (Scotland) [Monday after 12th]

Brew Monday (UK) [3rd Monday]

Earl Grey Day [3rd Monday]

Elementary School Teacher Day [3rd Monday]

Humanitarian Day [3rd Monday]

Human Relations Day [3rd Monday]

Human Rights Day (Idaho) [3rd Monday]

John Chilembwe Day observed (Malawi) [Monday closest to 1.15]

Junk-Food News Stories Day [3rd Monday]

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (a.k.a. MLK Day, King Day) [3rd Monday]

National Crowd Feed Day [3rd Monday]

National Day of Service [3rd Monday]

National Pothole Day (UK) [Closest Weekday to 15th]

Robert E. Lee Day (Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi) [3rd Monday]

Independence & Related Days

Commonwealth of Abrus (Declared; 2016) [unrecognized]

International Recognition Day (Croatia)

Festivals Beginning January 15, 2024

Camel Festival (Birkaner, India) [thru 1.16]

Primetime Emmy Awards (Los Angeles, California)

Restaurant Week (San Antonio, Texas) [thru 1.27]

Southern California Slack Key Festival (Redondo Beach, California)

Feast Days

Abeluzius (Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church)

Arnold Janssen (Christian; Saint)

Ask the Minotaur Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Black Christ of Esquipulas Day (Guatemala)

Bonitus (Christian; Saint)

Calybite (Christian; Saint)

Carmentalia (Old Roman Festival to Porrima and Postverta)

Feast of the Abbot of Unreason

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller (Artology; Saint)

Fo-Hi (Positivist; Saint)

The Fragglettes (Muppetism)

Frances Benjamin Johnston (Artology)

Francis Ferdinand de Capillas (A Martyred Saint of China)

Isidore (Christian; Saint)

Ita (Christian; Saint)

Macarius of Egypt (Western Christianity)

Maurus and Placidus (Order of Saint Benedict)

Muspellheim Day: Surt’s Blot (Pagan)

Niccolo Machiavelli Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival (a.k.a. Tondo Matsuri, Sai No Kami, Sagicho, Dondo Yaki, and Dōsojin Matsuri; Japan)

Our Lady of the Poor (Christian; Saint)

Paul the Hermit (a.k.a. Paul of Thebes; Christian; Saint)

Thiruvalluvar Day (India)

Unicorn Hunting Day (Pastafarian)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Butsumetsu (仏滅 Japan) [Unlucky all day.]

Fortunate Day (Pagan) [3 of 53]

Perilous Day (13th Century England) [7 of 32]

Very Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [6 of 60]

Premieres

Alice the Toreador (Disney Cartoon; 1925)

Alice’s Balloon Race & Alice’s Orphan (Disney Cartoon; 1926)

Be Mice to Cats (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1960)

The Benny Hill Show (BBC TV Series; 1955)

The Book of Eli (Film; 2010)

Bullwinkle Bites Back or Nothing But the Tooth (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S2, Ep. 90; 1961)

Bullwinkle Makes His Bid or Going! Going! Gun! (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S4, Ep. 195; 1963)

Call the Midwife (BBC TV Series; 2012)

The Candy House (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1934)

Catch the Saint, by Christopher Short (Short Stories; 1975) [Saint #45]

The Dig (Film; 2021)

Donald’s Weekend (Disney Cartoon TV Special; 1958)

Education for Death (Disney Cartoon; 1943)

Equal Rites, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 1987) [Discworld #3]

The Eye of the World, by Robert Jordan (Novel; 1990) [Wheel of Time #1]

The Fastest Guitar Alive (Film; 1967)

Feather Dusted (WB MM Cartoon; 1955)

Get It On, recorded by Chase (Song; 1971)

Goggle Fishing Bear, featuring Barney Bear (MGM Cartoon; 1949)

Happy Days (TV Series; 1974)

Hill Street Blues (TV Series; 1981)

I Can’t Explain, by The Who (Song; 1965)

It’s the Talk of the Town, by The Glen Gray Orchestra (Song; 1942)

The Last of Us (TV Series; 2023)

Man Bites Dog (Film; 1993)

The Man in the High Castle (TV Series; 2015)

Metal-Munching Mice, Part 1 (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S2, Ep. 89; 1961)

Moonstruck (Film; 1987)

Moonwalkers (Film; 2016)

My Sweet Lord, by George Harrison (Song; 1971)

Norm of the North (Animated Film; 2016)

The Philosophy Of The Revolution, by Gamal Abdel Nasser (Political Theory; 1956)

The Pied Piper of Basin Street (Swing Symphony Cartoon; 1945)

The Pigman, by Paul Zindel (Novel; 1968)

Porky’s Poppa (WB LT Cartoon; 1938)

Reign of the Supermen (WB Animated Film; 2019)

Rock the Boat, by Aaliyah (Song; 2002)

The Sea Beast (Film; 1926)

A Separate Reality, by Carlos Castaneda (Philosophy Book; 1971)

Space Mountain (Disneyland Attraction; 1975)

Utopia (UK TV Series; 2013)

The Vanishing American or No Moose is Good Moose (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S4, Ep. 196; 1963)

Varsity Blues (Film; 1999)

WandaVision (TV Series; 2021)

Weathering With You (Anime Film; 2020)

Yayati: A Classic Tale of Lust, by Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar (Novel; 1963)

Today’s Name Days

Dietwald, Marcel, Tilman (Austria)

Marcel, Mislav, Oton (Croatia)

Ctirad (Czech Republic)

Marcellus (Denmark)

Illimar, Ilmar, Ilmo (Estonia)

Solja(Finland)

Rachel, Rémi (France)

Arno, Arnold, Mauro, Romedius (Germany)

Loránd, Lóránt (Hungary)

Ida, Mauro (Italy)

Felicita, Fēlikss (Latvia)

Meda, Paulius, Skirgaila, Snieguolė (Lithuania)

Laura, Laurits (Norway)

Aleksander, Dąbrówka, Dobrawa, Domasław, Domosław, Izydor, Makary, Maur, Paweł (Poland)

Pavel (Romania)

Dobroslav (Slovakia)

Mauro (Spain)

Laura, Lorentz (Sweden)

Deidre, Deirdre, Deja, Marten, Martin, Marty (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 15 of 2024; 351 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 1 of week 3 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Beth (Birch) [Day 21 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Yi-Chou), Day 5 (Wu-Yin)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 5 Shevat 5784

Islamic: 4 Rajab 1445

J Cal: 15 White; Oneday [15 of 30]

Julian: 2 January 2024

Moon: 25%: Waxing Crescent

Positivist: 15 Moses (1st Month) [Fo-Hi]

Runic Half Month: Peorth (Womb, Dice Cup) [Day 6 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 26 of 89)

Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 25 of 31)

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Holidays 1.15

Holidays

Alpha Kappa Alpha Day

Arbor Day (Egypt, Florida, Jordan, Lousiana)

Armed Forces Remembrance Day (Nigeria)

Army Day (India)

Basketball Rules Day

British Museum Day (UK)

Commemoration Day of the Genocide Against Albanians (Kosovo)

Composer Day (Mexico)

Democratic Donkey Day

Esquipulas (Guatemala)

4-H Day

George Price Day (Belize)

Guster Day (Boston, Massachusetts)

Halfway Point of Meteorological Winter

Happy Days Day

International Free Agent Signing Day (Baseball)

International Vote from Abroad Day

John Chilembwe Day (Malawi)

Korean Alphabet Day (a.k.a. Chosen-gul)

Massage Parlor Day

Miracle on the Hudson Day

Moliere Day (France)

Museum Day (UK)

National Eskimo Dog Day

National Go and Do Good Day

National Hat Day

National Humanitarian Day

National Kayla Day

National Twitter Day

National Zombies Day

Ocean Duty Day (Indonesia)

Procrastinator’s New Year

Sagichō at Tsurugaoka Hachimangū (Kamakura, Japan)

South Wind’s Prayer (Elder Scrolls)

Space Mountain Day

Super Bowl Anniversary Day

Teacher’s Day (Venezuela)

Thank Your Mentor Day

Tin Day (French Republic)

Tree Planting Day (Egypt)

Tulpanens Dag (a.k.a. Tulip Day; Sweden)

Wikipedia Day

Willie Hoppe Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Craft-Brew Day (Berkeley, California)

National Bagel Day (a.k.a. Bagels and Lox Day)

National Booth Day

National Fresh Squeezed Juice Day

Strawberry Ice Cream Day

Wassailing the Apple Trees

3rd Monday in January

Auld Hansel Monday (Scotland) [Monday after 12th]

Brew Monday (UK) [3rd Monday]

Earl Grey Day [3rd Monday]

Elementary School Teacher Day [3rd Monday]

Humanitarian Day [3rd Monday]

Human Relations Day [3rd Monday]

Human Rights Day (Idaho) [3rd Monday]

John Chilembwe Day observed (Malawi) [Monday closest to 1.15]

Junk-Food News Stories Day [3rd Monday]

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (a.k.a. MLK Day, King Day) [3rd Monday]

National Crowd Feed Day [3rd Monday]

National Day of Service [3rd Monday]

National Pothole Day (UK) [Closest Weekday to 15th]

Robert E. Lee Day (Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi) [3rd Monday]

Independence & Related Days

Commonwealth of Abrus (Declared; 2016) [unrecognized]

International Recognition Day (Croatia)

Festivals Beginning January 15, 2024

Camel Festival (Birkaner, India) [thru 1.16]

Primetime Emmy Awards (Los Angeles, California)

Restaurant Week (San Antonio, Texas) [thru 1.27]

Southern California Slack Key Festival (Redondo Beach, California)

Feast Days

Abeluzius (Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church)

Arnold Janssen (Christian; Saint)

Ask the Minotaur Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Black Christ of Esquipulas Day (Guatemala)

Bonitus (Christian; Saint)

Calybite (Christian; Saint)

Carmentalia (Old Roman Festival to Porrima and Postverta)

Feast of the Abbot of Unreason

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller (Artology; Saint)

Fo-Hi (Positivist; Saint)

The Fragglettes (Muppetism)

Frances Benjamin Johnston (Artology)

Francis Ferdinand de Capillas (A Martyred Saint of China)

Isidore (Christian; Saint)

Ita (Christian; Saint)

Macarius of Egypt (Western Christianity)

Maurus and Placidus (Order of Saint Benedict)

Muspellheim Day: Surt’s Blot (Pagan)

Niccolo Machiavelli Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival (a.k.a. Tondo Matsuri, Sai No Kami, Sagicho, Dondo Yaki, and Dōsojin Matsuri; Japan)

Our Lady of the Poor (Christian; Saint)

Paul the Hermit (a.k.a. Paul of Thebes; Christian; Saint)

Thiruvalluvar Day (India)

Unicorn Hunting Day (Pastafarian)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Butsumetsu (仏滅 Japan) [Unlucky all day.]

Fortunate Day (Pagan) [3 of 53]

Perilous Day (13th Century England) [7 of 32]

Very Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [6 of 60]

Premieres

Alice the Toreador (Disney Cartoon; 1925)

Alice’s Balloon Race & Alice’s Orphan (Disney Cartoon; 1926)

Be Mice to Cats (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1960)

The Benny Hill Show (BBC TV Series; 1955)

The Book of Eli (Film; 2010)

Bullwinkle Bites Back or Nothing But the Tooth (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S2, Ep. 90; 1961)

Bullwinkle Makes His Bid or Going! Going! Gun! (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S4, Ep. 195; 1963)

Call the Midwife (BBC TV Series; 2012)

The Candy House (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1934)

Catch the Saint, by Christopher Short (Short Stories; 1975) [Saint #45]

The Dig (Film; 2021)

Donald’s Weekend (Disney Cartoon TV Special; 1958)

Education for Death (Disney Cartoon; 1943)

Equal Rites, by Terry Pratchet (Novel; 1987) [Discworld #3]

The Eye of the World, by Robert Jordan (Novel; 1990) [Wheel of Time #1]

The Fastest Guitar Alive (Film; 1967)

Feather Dusted (WB MM Cartoon; 1955)

Get It On, recorded by Chase (Song; 1971)

Goggle Fishing Bear, featuring Barney Bear (MGM Cartoon; 1949)

Happy Days (TV Series; 1974)

Hill Street Blues (TV Series; 1981)

I Can’t Explain, by The Who (Song; 1965)

It’s the Talk of the Town, by The Glen Gray Orchestra (Song; 1942)

The Last of Us (TV Series; 2023)

Man Bites Dog (Film; 1993)

The Man in the High Castle (TV Series; 2015)

Metal-Munching Mice, Part 1 (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S2, Ep. 89; 1961)

Moonstruck (Film; 1987)

Moonwalkers (Film; 2016)

My Sweet Lord, by George Harrison (Song; 1971)

Norm of the North (Animated Film; 2016)

The Philosophy Of The Revolution, by Gamal Abdel Nasser (Political Theory; 1956)

The Pied Piper of Basin Street (Swing Symphony Cartoon; 1945)

The Pigman, by Paul Zindel (Novel; 1968)

Porky’s Poppa (WB LT Cartoon; 1938)

Reign of the Supermen (WB Animated Film; 2019)

Rock the Boat, by Aaliyah (Song; 2002)

The Sea Beast (Film; 1926)

A Separate Reality, by Carlos Castaneda (Philosophy Book; 1971)

Space Mountain (Disneyland Attraction; 1975)

Utopia (UK TV Series; 2013)

The Vanishing American or No Moose is Good Moose (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S4, Ep. 196; 1963)

Varsity Blues (Film; 1999)

WandaVision (TV Series; 2021)

Weathering With You (Anime Film; 2020)

Yayati: A Classic Tale of Lust, by Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar (Novel; 1963)

Today’s Name Days

Dietwald, Marcel, Tilman (Austria)

Marcel, Mislav, Oton (Croatia)

Ctirad (Czech Republic)

Marcellus (Denmark)

Illimar, Ilmar, Ilmo (Estonia)

Solja(Finland)

Rachel, Rémi (France)

Arno, Arnold, Mauro, Romedius (Germany)

Loránd, Lóránt (Hungary)

Ida, Mauro (Italy)

Felicita, Fēlikss (Latvia)

Meda, Paulius, Skirgaila, Snieguolė (Lithuania)

Laura, Laurits (Norway)

Aleksander, Dąbrówka, Dobrawa, Domasław, Domosław, Izydor, Makary, Maur, Paweł (Poland)

Pavel (Romania)

Dobroslav (Slovakia)

Mauro (Spain)

Laura, Lorentz (Sweden)

Deidre, Deirdre, Deja, Marten, Martin, Marty (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 15 of 2024; 351 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 1 of week 3 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Beth (Birch) [Day 21 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Yi-Chou), Day 5 (Wu-Yin)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 5 Shevat 5784

Islamic: 4 Rajab 1445

J Cal: 15 White; Oneday [15 of 30]

Julian: 2 January 2024

Moon: 25%: Waxing Crescent

Positivist: 15 Moses (1st Month) [Fo-Hi]

Runic Half Month: Peorth (Womb, Dice Cup) [Day 6 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 26 of 89)

Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 25 of 31)

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15/1/24 - MARTIN LUTHER KING JR

'I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.’  (King Jr in American Rhetoric - 100 Top Speeches, 2023).

REFERENCE

King JR, M.L. (2023 [1963] ) in American rhetoric - 100 top speeches 'I have a dream'. Available at: https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm (Accessed 15 January 2024).

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TOO RIGHT

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THIS YEAR THE THIRD MONDAY IN JANUARY FALLS ON MARTIN LUTHER KING JR’S BIRTHDAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MLK

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BANG ON

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STEVIE WONDER’S ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY’ WAS RELEASED IN 1980 IN SUPPORT OF THE CAMPAIGN TO MAKE MLK’S BIRTHDAY A HOLIDAY

THE HOLIDAY WAS PASSED IN LAW IN 1983 AND BEGAN TO BE CELEBRATED IN 1986

IN 2000 NEW HAMPSHIRE BECAME THE LAST STATE TO RECOGNISE MLK DAY AND IT BECAME A NATIONAL FEDERAL HOLIDAY

WHICH WAS A RESULT …

‘And so let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire.’  (King Jr in American Rhetoric - 100 Top Speeches, 2023).

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SEE ALSO

‘Let us not wallow in the valley of despair, I say to you today, my friends.’  (King Jr in American Rhetoric - 100 Top Speeches, 2023).

THE THIRD MONDAY IN JANUARY IS ALSO BLUE MONDAY - THE MOST DEPRESSING DAY OF THE YEAR

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BLUE MONDAY

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FOR OUR NEW YORK CORRESPONDENT

WHO IS UNWELL

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WE ARE THINKING OF YOU

‘Let freedom ring from Stone Mountain of Georgia.’ (King Jr in American Rhetoric - 100 Top Speeches, 2023).

FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT

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AND FOR MY SON IN PHOENICIA IN UPSTATE NEW YORK

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‘Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York.’  (King Jr in American Rhetoric - 100 Top Speeches, 2023).

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK 2011 - 2024

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12 EPIC YEARS

FROM THE ARCHIVE

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25/1/21

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[astroexaminer]

Astro-Inspiration for January 15, 2024 ~ Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King, Jr

Today’s increased sensitivity, intuition, imagination, and psychic awareness may give you valuable insights about yourself, the people around you, and the future. It’s also Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday, and the words of his “I Have a Dream” speech will reverberate across to world. Still, the sky’s greater message today is that your hopes and dreams must be balanced with Capricorn’s down-to-earth realism!

Today’s Quote

“I keep on hoping. I still have faith in the future. But I’ve had to analyze many things over the last few years, and I would say over the last few months, I’ve gone through a lot of soul-searching in agonizing moments. And I’ve come to see that we have many more difficult days ahead and some of the old optimism was a little superficial and now it must be tempered with a solid realism and I think the realistic fact is that we still have a long long way to go.”

~ Martin Luther King from a 1967 Interview with NBC correspondent Sander Vanocur

Today’s Sky

Capricorn Sun Sextile Neptune. Pisces Moon Square Venus in Sagittarius, Trine Sun in Capricorn, Conjunct Neptune in Pisces, Sextile Pluto in Capricorn. Pisces Moon V/C 11:32 PM until 11:48 PM ET. Moon enters Aries.

The sky speaks to you if you will let it. Every day it delivers a message that each person hears in a uniquely different way. This is not personal or predictive astrology; it's creative astrology meant to help you understand and align your mind, body, and spirit with the unique soul vibration of each passing day.

To quote Joseph Campbell: “The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature.”

I hope you enjoy and your life is enriched by these Astro-inspirations.

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HOMEWOOD - SUITES - (KITCHEN) - BY - HILTON

MONDAY 15 JAN 2024 - MARTIN LUTHER KING JR

DAY - HAPPY - MARTIN LUTHER - DAY - USA - YES

AMAZON - PRIME - HUB LOCKER - JESUS IS LORD

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Martin Luther King, one of the most influential persons ever who was born 15th January 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The Nobel Peace Prize Winner (1964) is still in the hearts of billions of people. MLK was mainly known as Baptist Minister and activist who led several movements like Civil Rights, Peace, and Anti-War. He was the son of Martin Luther King Sr. and Alberta Williams King. In 1953, he married to Coretta Scott who gave birth to Yolanda, Martin III, Dexter, and Bernice. Today, the United States of America honor him as Martin Luther King Jr. Day every year on the 3rd Monday of the January month. Today, you are going to collect some images, quotes and status updates.

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" Come on ya'll Brother Tony here for Thanksgiving Thursday not every Sunday but just wanted to sing this one for Thanksgiving like Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade happy Thanksgiving eve and day Christmas day Christmas eve new year's day new year's eve 2024 25 another new year can't nobody sing like me all gospel music is better than Rap I got to praise the Lord gonna be alright Sunday Prayer Ceremony Service hallelujah father God in the son's name Jesus christ our Lord and savior FYI Christian praise team danyardandsonbarnwellfuneralhome FYI songs by angels by heart know the names happy birthday happy valentine's day happy Thanksgiving happy holidays I'm surrounded I'm surrounded by You but I'm surrounded by You This is how I fight my battles This is how I fight my battles This is how I fight my battles This is how I fight my battles This is how I fight my battles happy Thanksgiving happy Halloween happy st patrick's day happy dr Martin Luther King Jr day glory to God glory to God glory to God glory to God glory to God glory to God glory to God glory to God glory to God glory to God glory to God glory to God glory to God glory to God come on ya'll help me right here every single songs from my other posts from Sundays it's gonna rain it's gonna rain it's gonna rain it's gonna rain it's gonna rain it's gonna rain it's gonna rain it's gonna rain it's gonna rain it's gonna rain it's gonna rain it's gonna rain it's gonna rain it's gonna rain it's gonna rain it's gonna rain it's gonna rain it's gonna rain it's gonna rain it's gonna rain it's gonna rain it's gonna rain it's gonna rain it's gonna rain I'm just a nobody trying to tell everybody About somebody who can save anybody I'm just a nobody trying to tell everybody About somebody who can save anybody I'm just a nobody trying to tell everybody About somebody who can save anybody I'm just a nobody trying to tell everybody About somebody who can save anybody keep on praying keep on runnin keep on shouting felt like shouting felt like shouting felt like shouting felt like shouting felt like shouting yes glory to glory to glory to glory to God glory to glory to glory to glory to glory to God come on don't sign my shampoo until I get home hallelujah thank you we love you God bless you all we're all praying for you all happy Thanksgiving "