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If you read the news, you'll know that humans are constantly running into things that put their lives in danger: crime, natural disasters, ill-advised riding-mower volleyball games. Despite this, most of us remain in blissful denial about how we'll react during terrible, life-threatening events. For example ...
Zamenhof Day (Zamenhofa Tago in Esperanto), also called Esperanto Day, is celebrated on 15 December, the birthday of Esperanto creator L. L. Zamenhof. It is the most widely celebrated day in Esperanto culture.
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Charlie was first, and correct, with:
This is Rudolf Carnap, perhaps the most distinguished of Esperantists..
Oislay Of Regonoay wrote:
OK, got yesterday's question wrong, but today's answer is:
Dr. L. Zamenhof's birthday (the 15th of Nadacember), creator
of Esperanto, the language made famous by William Shatner in
the Classic Movie "Incubus"!! Never seen it myself, but
heared whenever it is shown, there's not a dry seat in the
house.
Alan J said:
December 15th
Jim from CA, retired to ID, responded:
Zamenhof Day, also called Esperanto Day, is celebrated on 15 December, the
birthday of Esperanto creator L. L. Zamenhof.
Adam answered:
Esperanto Day, 15 Dec.
Marian replied:
December 15th
Sally is tending her pgk's.
MAM wrote:
December 15th, the birthday of Esperanto creator L. L. Zamenhof, 1859.
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Dale of Diamond Sprungs, Norwintercali, took the day off.
BttbBob answered.
"Frankly, My Dear - I don't give a damn"
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High five! Down low! Whamma-Jamma-Sa-lamma! Hoo ha and "Great Horny Toads!", I'm-a justa whoop-azz dancin', I'm tellin' ya! (Tha's right! We bad!)
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Some days it really is damn'd worthwhile gettin' out o' bed, ya know?
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So, then... "To Infinity and Beyond!"...
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...and Happy Birthday this day to:
(63) Yeah, "Sonny" was pretty slick... But, "Rico" was wa-a-ay cooler... and "Castillo" acted like he took "Badness" lessons from me. Just had to add that.
And, Joe S said:
Whoa! I didn't even know there was an Esperanto culture. Ya learn somthin new every day. I know about the made-up language, Esperanto, that a few people speak (but probably not as many as those who speak Klingon), but who knew there was a culture. Anyway the date is December 15th to commemorate the birthday of the creator of Esperanto, L.L. Zamenhof, who was born on December 17th.
During my "research" of this question I came across the web site of an "Esperanto Circle," a "club" with meeting notices, news and announcements all written in English. Just sayin.
If anyone is interested, attached is a picture of the gold and jade Mao statue. The gold is pretty impressive, but that hunk of white jade it's sitting on is fairly mind blowing. Such an appropriate tribute for a man who caused so many of his countrymen to starve to death while imposing a political philosophy based on spreading the wealth around and getting it out of the hands of some elite ruling class!
Linda >^..^<
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ABC begins the night with a FRESH'America's So-Called Funniest Home Videos', followed by a FRESH'Once Upon A Time', then a FRESH'Revenge', followed by a FRESH'Betrayal'.
The CW offers a FRESH'SAF3', followed by 2 hours of what passes for local news and other fluffery.
Faux has an old 'Modern Family', followed by another old 'Modern Family', then a FRESH'The Simpsons', followed by a FRESH'Bob's Burgers', then a FRESH'Family Guy', followed by a FRESH'American Dad'.
MY has an old 'How I Met Your Mother', followed by another old 'How I Met Your Mother', then an old 'Big Bang Theory', followed by another old 'Big Bang Theory', then another old 'Big Bang Theory', followed by yet another old 'Big Bang Theory'.
AMC offers the movie 'Jack Frost', followed by the movie 'Jack Frost', again.
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Participation in the count, which runs from Dec. 14 through Jan. 5, 2014, has been steadily growing, he added.
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The decision by U.S. District Judge Larry Burns marks the latest development in a long-running legal battle over the 43-foot-tall cross, a local landmark that has stood on top of Mount Soledad since 1954 and is visible for miles.
Burns stayed his order to give the Obama administration and the association that erected the cross, which have fought its removal all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, a chance to file another appeal. Otherwise, he said, the monument must be taken down within 90 days.
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The company, owned by US billionaire Sheldon Adelson, said it would "continue aggressive pursuit of opportunities in Asia" where it already operates properties in Singapore and Macao.
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Las Vegas Sands, the world's biggest casino company by market value, said in February it had chosen Alcorcon, a suburb of Madrid, as the site for what would have been Europe's largest resort.
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The appeals court's order Friday said the groups "failed to meet their burden for an injunction pending appeal."
Blair Dunn, an attorney for Valley Meat and Rains Natural Meats, said the order lifts the emergency status of the case, meaning it will likely be months before a final decision is issued.
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A public art project in Detroit that was built in the shell of a decaying neighbourhood is burning down, bit by bit.
Authorities are investigating at least eight fires at the installation known as the Heidelberg Project, but authorities haven't named any suspects.
But they believe someone is targeting the quirky art project, and they don't know why.
The project is an interactive, outdoor sculpture park and includes quirky objects such as shoes, clocks, vinyl records, stuffed animals and other found and discarded objects. Heidelberg Project founder Tyree Guyton isn't talking to the media, but has vowed to carry on and restore the exhibit.
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2. (2) Marc Anthony; $1,076,073; $82.66.
3. (4) Depeche Mode; $961,747; $66.73.
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5. (6) Michael Buble; $888,030; $84.22.
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7. (7) Luke Bryan; $680,284; $38.05.
8. (8) Jason Aldean; $644,941; $40.44.
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10. (New) Nine Inch Nails; $588,786; $73.89.
11. (11) Rascal Flatts; $517,031; $38.12.
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13. (14) Sarah Brightman; $355,050; $97.26.
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15. (15) Blue Man Group; $307,362; $50.23.
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20. (19) Florida Georgia Line; $211,564; $30.23.
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