Friday, May 13, 2011
Gogos Crazy Bones
Today in the Past
Today in the Past is your source of random facts about today's date.
2008 – Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah, Sheikh of Kuwait died
2008 – Ron Stone, American television reporter died
2009 – Frank Aletter, American character actor died
2009 – Rabbi Meir Brandsdorfer, Belgian-born member of the Rabbinical Court of the Edah HaChareidis, Jerusalem died
2009 – Achille Compagnoni, Italian mountaineer died
2008 – Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah, Sheikh of Kuwait died
2008 – Ron Stone, American television reporter died
2009 – Frank Aletter, American character actor died
2009 – Rabbi Meir Brandsdorfer, Belgian-born member of the Rabbinical Court of the Edah HaChareidis, Jerusalem died
2009 – Achille Compagnoni, Italian mountaineer died
Penguin 2.0
This was supposed to be yesterdays post but for some reason it didnt release on schedule. Anyway, its another penguin post. First up is the-alternative-88's penguin road sign:
I have this urge to make an actual street sign like this and hang it on my door. Next up is l2andomkillingspree's paper penguin:
I wanna make one too but am not sure how to...so if you guys have any ideas how to, can you leave me a comment? thanks XD
Today in the Past
Today in the Past is your source of random facts about today's date. (for May 12)
2008 – An earthquake (measuring around 8.0 magnitude) occurs in Sichuan, China, killing over 69,000 people.
2008 – Robert Rauschenberg, American artist died
2008 – Irena Sendler, Polish social worker, WWII heroine died
2009 – Antonio Vega, Spanish pop singer-songwriter died
2010 – An Afriqiyah Airways Flight crashes and kills everyone but one person on board.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Penguin
Once again, there aren't any Holidays Around the World today so we're going back to penguins. I'd like to introduce you guys to two artist today who just so happens to have a penguin related item in their deviantART gallery. First up is muddypajamas with her clay pot:
Muddypajamas is great at drawing and you guys should check her work out. Next up is kichihayashi with her crocheted penguin:
This one I want so bad...it looks sooo cuddly. Now kichihayashi is good at drawing too but I just love her crochet work. She even posted a link to what pattern she used however, you havta be a member to see it. It looks free but I'm not sure since I didn't register for it...I don't even know how to crochet so there's really no point for me. However, if you ever make an extra penguin crochet, you should send it to me. I'll even dedicate a whole post for you if you do :)
Today in the Past
Today in the Past is your source of random facts about today's date.
2007 – Malietoa Tanumafili II, Samoan Head of State (O le Ao o le Malo) died
2007 – Bernard Gordon, blacklisted American screenwriter and producer died
2008 – Dottie Rambo, American gospel singer died
2008 – John Rutsey, Canadian drummer (Rush) died
2008 – Bruno Neves, Portuguese cyclist died
2007 – Malietoa Tanumafili II, Samoan Head of State (O le Ao o le Malo) died
2007 – Bernard Gordon, blacklisted American screenwriter and producer died
2008 – Dottie Rambo, American gospel singer died
2008 – John Rutsey, Canadian drummer (Rush) died
2008 – Bruno Neves, Portuguese cyclist died
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Today in the Past
Today in the Past is your source of random facts about today's date.
2006 – Val Guest, British film director died
2006 – Raizo Matsuno, Japanese politician died
2006 – A. M. Rosenthal, American newspaper editor died
2006 – Soraya, Colombian-American singer
2006 – Raizo Matsuno, Japanese politician died
2006 – A. M. Rosenthal, American newspaper editor died
2006 – Soraya, Colombian-American singer
2008 – Leyla Gencer, Turkish soprano died
2008 – Jessie Jacobs, Australian actress died
2008 – An EF4 tornado strikes the Oklahoma-Kansas state line, killing 21 people and injuring over 100.
2010 – Frank Frazetta, American artist died
2008 – Jessie Jacobs, Australian actress died
2008 – An EF4 tornado strikes the Oklahoma-Kansas state line, killing 21 people and injuring over 100.
2010 – Frank Frazetta, American artist died
Holidays Around the World
Holidays Around the World is exactly what it says. I bring you today's holiday from all over the globe and try to give you a little background on it when I think it's necessary.
Buddha's Birthday - Hong Kong and South Korea
In Korea the birthday of Buddha is celebrated according to the Lunisolar calendar. This day is called Seokga tansinil, meaning "the day of Buddha's birthday" or Bucheonim osin nal meaning "the day when Buddha arrived". Lotus lanterns cover the entire temple throughout the month which are often flooded down the street. On the day of Buddha's birth, many temples provide free meals and tea to all visitors. The breakfast and lunch provided are often sanchae bibimbap.
Israel Independence Day
Yom Ha'atzmaut is the national independence day of Israel, commemorating its declaration of independence in 1948.
Mother's Day - Mexico
Buddha's Birthday - Hong Kong and South Korea
In Korea the birthday of Buddha is celebrated according to the Lunisolar calendar. This day is called Seokga tansinil, meaning "the day of Buddha's birthday" or Bucheonim osin nal meaning "the day when Buddha arrived". Lotus lanterns cover the entire temple throughout the month which are often flooded down the street. On the day of Buddha's birth, many temples provide free meals and tea to all visitors. The breakfast and lunch provided are often sanchae bibimbap.
Israel Independence Day
Yom Ha'atzmaut is the national independence day of Israel, commemorating its declaration of independence in 1948.
Mother's Day - Mexico
Monday, May 9, 2011
Holidays Around the World
Holidays Around the World is exactly what it says. I bring you today's holiday from all over the globe and try to give you a little background on it when I think it's necessary.
Victory Day - Russia
marks the capitulation of Nazi Germany to the Soviet Union in the Second World War
Victory Day - Russia
marks the capitulation of Nazi Germany to the Soviet Union in the Second World War
Today in the Past
Today in the Past is your source of random facts about today's date.
2008 – Jack Gibson, Australian rugby league footballer and coach died
2008 – Nuala O'Faolain, Irish journalist died
2009 – Chuck Daly, American basketball coach died
2009 – Evgenios Spatharis, Greek shadow theatre artist died
2010 – Lena Horne, American singer and actress died
2010 – Otakar Motejl, Czechoslvakian politicia died
2008 – Nuala O'Faolain, Irish journalist died
2009 – Chuck Daly, American basketball coach died
2009 – Evgenios Spatharis, Greek shadow theatre artist died
2010 – Lena Horne, American singer and actress died
2010 – Otakar Motejl, Czechoslvakian politicia died
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Domo
So there weren't any Holidays Around the World yesterday so I'm making up for it today. While thinking of something to put, I noticed my Domo hat and just thought why not. I just posted about Prinnies after all. So here is my $10 hat bought at Walmart:
To all of you who don't know who Domo is, he is the mascot of the NHK televison station in Japan. He has a bunch of videos and I only really found out about this guy from the 7Eleven commercials. And yes, I do have a Domo cup...now if I just have a Domo plushie. Oh and here's a 7Eleven video for you all:
Holidays Around the World
Holidays Around the World is exactly what it says. I bring you today's holiday from all over the globe and try to give you a little background on it when I think it's necessary.
Mother's Day - Pretty much everywhere
Victory Day - France
Victory Day marks the end of World War II in Europe, specifically the capitulation of Nazi forces to the Allies
Liberation Day - Norway
Parent's Day - South Korea
Mother's Day - Pretty much everywhere
Victory Day - France
Victory Day marks the end of World War II in Europe, specifically the capitulation of Nazi forces to the Allies
Liberation Day - Norway
Parent's Day - South Korea
Today in the Past
Today in the Past is your source of random facts about today's date.
2006 – Iain Macmillan, Abbey Road photographer died
2008 – Eddy Arnold, country music star died
2008 – François Sterchele, Belgian football player died
2009 – Dom DiMaggio, American baseball player died
2009 – Bud Shrake, American writer died
2006 – Iain Macmillan, Abbey Road photographer died
2008 – Eddy Arnold, country music star died
2008 – François Sterchele, Belgian football player died
2009 – Dom DiMaggio, American baseball player died
2009 – Bud Shrake, American writer died
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Today in the Past
Today in the Past is your source of random facts about today's date.
2009 – David Mellor, English cutlery designer died
2008 – Dmitry Medvedev is sworn in as Russia's president.
2007 – Yahweh ben Yahweh, American cult leader died
2007 – Israeli archaeologists discover the tomb of Herod the Great south of Jerusalem.
2007 – Diego Corrales, American boxer died
2007 – Octavian Paler, Romanian writer and journalist died
2009 – David Mellor, English cutlery designer died
2008 – Dmitry Medvedev is sworn in as Russia's president.
2007 – Yahweh ben Yahweh, American cult leader died
2007 – Israeli archaeologists discover the tomb of Herod the Great south of Jerusalem.
2007 – Diego Corrales, American boxer died
2007 – Octavian Paler, Romanian writer and journalist died
Friday, May 6, 2011
Prinny
While I was looking for something to post as a replacement for today's Holidays Around the World (there aren't any in my calendar for today), I stumbled upon this image:
Now as you can see, this picture has a penguin in it. I typed in Penguin for yours truly, General Penguin. However this is NOT a penguin. This is a prinny. For those of you that do not know what this is look at this video:
I have Disgaea DS so I recognized the poor little fellow and the consequences of throwing him. The game is pretty fun but it can take a little bit of levelling up before you can proceed with the story. Anyways, you guys should check the real work right here. The guy who made the picture, kaahgome, is pretty good.
Today in the Past
Today in the Past is your source of random facts about today's date.
2010 – Robin Roberts, American baseball player died
2010 – The second largest intraday point swing in Dow Jones Industrial Average history occurs.
2009 – Kevin Grubb, American NASCAR driver died
2007 – Enéas Carneiro, Brazilian politician died
2007 – Curtis Harrington, American film director died
2007 – Đorđe Novković, Croatian songwriter died
2010 – Robin Roberts, American baseball player died
2010 – The second largest intraday point swing in Dow Jones Industrial Average history occurs.
2009 – Kevin Grubb, American NASCAR driver died
2007 – Enéas Carneiro, Brazilian politician died
2007 – Curtis Harrington, American film director died
2007 – Đorđe Novković, Croatian songwriter died
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Today in the Past
Today in the Past is your source of random facts about today's date.
2010 – Giulietta Simionato, Italian mezzo-soprano died
2010 – Mass protests in Greece erupt in response to austerity measures imposed by the government as a result of the Greek debt crisis.
2010 – Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, 12th president of Nigeria died
2008 – Irv Robbins, Canadian-American entrepreneur died
2007 – All 114 aboard Kenya Airways Flight 507 die when the pilots lose control of the plane and it crashes in Douala, Cameroon.
2007 – Theodore Harold Maiman, American physicist, noted for making the first working laser died
2010 – Giulietta Simionato, Italian mezzo-soprano died
2010 – Mass protests in Greece erupt in response to austerity measures imposed by the government as a result of the Greek debt crisis.
2010 – Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, 12th president of Nigeria died
2008 – Irv Robbins, Canadian-American entrepreneur died
2007 – All 114 aboard Kenya Airways Flight 507 die when the pilots lose control of the plane and it crashes in Douala, Cameroon.
2007 – Theodore Harold Maiman, American physicist, noted for making the first working laser died
Holidays Around the World
Holidays Around the World is exactly what it says. I bring you today's holiday from all over the globe and try to give you a little background on it when I think it's necessary.
Liberation Day - Netherlands
Marks the end of the occupation by Nazi Germany during World War II
Children's Day - Japan and South Korea
Japan's Children's Day or kodomo no hi is a National Holiday since 1948. There is a long tradition, from the 8th century, to celebrate children's day twice a year; March 3 for girls and on May 5 for boys. On May 5, also known as tango-no sekku, they fly carp streamers outside, display Samurai dolls, and eat chimaki or zongzi.
In South Korea, parents often give presents to their children, as well as spend time with them. The children are taken on excursions to zoos and museums.
Cinco de Mayo - Mexico and USA
It is celebrated nationwide in the United States and regionally in Mexico, primarily in the state of Puebla. The date is observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride, and to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War. In the state of Puebla, the date is observed to commemorate the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin.
Coronation Day - Thailand
Wan Chattra Mongkhon commemorates the coronation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Liberation Day - Netherlands
Marks the end of the occupation by Nazi Germany during World War II
Children's Day - Japan and South Korea
Japan's Children's Day or kodomo no hi is a National Holiday since 1948. There is a long tradition, from the 8th century, to celebrate children's day twice a year; March 3 for girls and on May 5 for boys. On May 5, also known as tango-no sekku, they fly carp streamers outside, display Samurai dolls, and eat chimaki or zongzi.
In South Korea, parents often give presents to their children, as well as spend time with them. The children are taken on excursions to zoos and museums.
Cinco de Mayo - Mexico and USA
It is celebrated nationwide in the United States and regionally in Mexico, primarily in the state of Puebla. The date is observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride, and to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War. In the state of Puebla, the date is observed to commemorate the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin.
Coronation Day - Thailand
Wan Chattra Mongkhon commemorates the coronation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Today in the Past
Today in the Past is your source of random facts about today's date.
2010 – Ernie Harwell, American baseball broadcaster died
2009 – Prince Henrik of Denmark, Danish royalty was born
2009 – Dom DeLuise, American actor and comedian
2007 – Greensburg, Kansas is almost completely destroyed by a 1.7mi wide EF-5 tornado.
2007 – The Scottish National Party wins the Scottish general election and becomes the largest party in the Scottish Parliament for the first time ever
Holidays Around the World
Holidays Around the World is exactly what it says. I bring you today's holiday from all over the globe and try to give you a little background on it when I think it's necessary.
Commemoration Day - Netherlands
Remembrance of the Dead or Dodenherdenking commemorates all civilians and members of the armed forces of the Kingdom of the Netherlands who have died in wars or peacekeeping missions since the outbreak of World War II.
Greenery Day - Japan
As its name suggests, it is a day to commune with nature and to be thankful for blessings. In practice it is seen as just another day that expands the Japanese Golden Week vacation.
Literary Day - Taiwan
Youth Day - China
Commemoration Day - Netherlands
Remembrance of the Dead or Dodenherdenking commemorates all civilians and members of the armed forces of the Kingdom of the Netherlands who have died in wars or peacekeeping missions since the outbreak of World War II.
Greenery Day - Japan
As its name suggests, it is a day to commune with nature and to be thankful for blessings. In practice it is seen as just another day that expands the Japanese Golden Week vacation.
Literary Day - Taiwan
Youth Day - China
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