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Presidential Proclamation -- Columbus Day, 2011
COLUMBUS DAY, 2011
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
On October 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus and his crewmembers sighted land after an ambitious voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. The ideals that guided them to this land -- courage, determination, and a thirst for discovery -- have inspired countless Americans and led to some of our Nation's proudest accomplishments. Today, we renew our commitment to fostering the same spirit of innovation and exploration that will help future generations reach new horizons.
Ten weeks before his arrival in the Americas, Columbus and his crewmembers set sail from Spain in search of a westward route to Asia. Though their journey was daring, it did not yield the trade route they sought. Instead, it illuminated a continent then unknown to Europe, and established an unbreakable bond between two distant lands.
These explorers, and countless others that followed them, encountered indigenous peoples that had lived in the Western hemisphere for tens of thousands of years. On this day, we also remember the tragic hardships these communities endured. We honor their countless and ongoing contributions to our Nation, and we recommit to strengthening the tribal communities that continue to enrich the fabric of American life.
Columbus returned to the Americas three more times after his first historic voyage, and his journey has been followed by millions of immigrants, including our Nation's earliest settlers and Founders. Born in Genoa, Italy, Christopher Columbus was the first in a proud tradition of Italians to cross the Atlantic to our shores. Today, we recognize their indelible influence on our country and celebrate the remarkable ways Italian-Americans have shaped the American experience.
The excitement Christopher Columbus and his crewmembers experienced that October morning is felt every day by today's pioneers: entrepreneurs and inventors, researchers and engineers. On the anniversary of Christopher Columbus's voyage, we celebrate the pursuit of discovery as an essential element of the American character. Embracing this heritage and inspiring young people to set their own sails, our Nation will reach the shores of an ever brighter tomorrow.
In commemoration of Christopher Columbus's historic voyage 519 years ago, the Congress, by joint resolution of April 30, 1934, and modified in 1968 (36 U.S.C. 107), as amended, has requested the President proclaim the second Monday of October of each year as "Columbus Day."
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 10, 2011, as Columbus Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I also direct that the flag of the United States be displayed on all public buildings on the appointed day in honor of our diverse history and all who have contributed to shaping this Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eleven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-sixth.
BARACK OBAMAPresidential Proclamation -- Columbus Day, 2011
COLUMBUS DAY, 2011
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Excerpt From “Howard Zinn on History“
“If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on the human face–forever….And remember that it is forever. — George Orwell/ 1984Excerpt From “Howard Zinn on History“
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More than 500 years ago, in search for new trade routes, Christopher Columbus packed away wine and water in barrels of oak and led a voyage west. After two months of incessant “Are we there yet” complaints from his crew, he threatened to pull the ship over and scold his crewmates, and upon doing so landed in what is known today as the Bahamas. It is this monumental occasion that we use as an excuse to stay home from work on the second Monday of every October (if lucky enough) and sit around drinking beer (what better way to celebrate the origins of America?).
Of course it is generally agreed upon that Viking Leif Erikson was the first European to land in America a few hundred years prior. Erikson, taking a break from the usual daily habits of a Viking of doing battle (wearing awesome helmets, and washing down a meal of rocks with flagons of ale) got bored and decided to sail west past Greenland in search of new lands. This occasion is celebrated on “Leif Erikson Day” every October 9th. This date is of no historical significance besides this year it landed on a Saturday making it easier to imbibe alcoholic beverages without missing work (any reason to party, right?).
Christopher Columbus was most certainly….probably…maybe a man that appreciated fine wines, and as such made sure his ship was packed with plenty of it for the voyage. The red wine stowed away on his vessels was higher in alcohol content as a preservation method...
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http://drinkphilly.com/index.php/drinks/artprofile/172More than 500 years ago, in search for new trade routes, Christopher Columbus packed... more
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Knowlege is power.
http://www.petitiononline.com/indian/petition.html
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Hawking: Aliens may pose risks to Earth
Astrophysicist says extraterrestrials likely exist, but could be dangerous
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Astrophysicist Stephen Hawking says aliens are out there, but it could be too dangerous for humans to interact with extraterrestial life.
(VIDEO) Physicist Stephen Hawking…WARNING! “Aliens Exist”, “Looking to Conquer and Colonize!”...http://ctpatriot1970.wordpress.com/2010/04/26/video-physicist-stephen-hawking-warning-aliens-exist-looking-to-conquer-and-colonize/
LONDON – British physicist Stephen Hawking says aliens are out there, but it could be too dangerous for humans to interact with extraterrestrial life.Hawking: Aliens may pose risks to Earth
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Saying you are the first person to accomplish something is exciting. On this day in 1492, Christopher Columbus got to the New World, and yelled "First!" Even though like, many the internet commenter, he wasn't actually the first.
There were already loads of people here. And if you need a qualifier, the Vikings were the first Europeans to yell "f1rst" long before Cristóvão Colombo. But he got his own holiday, and some people don't have to go to work today. Good work, sort of.
Unlike Cristóbal Colón, I am interested in actual firsts. I'm not an imperialist conquistador, instead I spend my time thinking of words that no other person in the history of information has ever thought of. Through the use of 'search engines' you are able to discover if you truly are the "FIRST!" to come up with certain ideas.
For example my apartment is haunted (it's not, but bear with me.) I could say that I have a "haunted apartment" and that'd be fine. There are plenty of other people who've had that thought before. Someone even had the foresight to purchase the domain: hauntedapartment.com.
But I want to pwn n00bs and be f1rst, so I searched for the terms "hauntpartment" and "apartmaunted." Nothing comes up.
When you reach the end of the internet, and can't find the word you searched for, this means that you are the first person in the history of information to publish these words. Congratulations.
I've done this a few other times. I coined the terms raunchmaninoff and durangotonik. It feels good to know that I truly am FIRST!
I want to know if you've ever had a similar experience. What ideas were you truly the first to have? Let me know in the comments.Saying you are the first person to accomplish something is exciting. On this day in... more
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Oh, mid-week. What are you without some news?
-The back story and fact that Christopher Columbus has anything to do with The Help makes me sigh. Loudly. [Variety]
-Joe Biden has a meeting, swears to get the pirates and no one brings up Net Neutrality. Sure! [Variety]
-Inception's poster has drawn a very legit question to mind: why so serious? [Movieline]
-Unheard of British actor best known for video game character model roles teases role in Thor film. Yeah, like he's not an Orc. [MTV Splash Page]
-On one hand, CBS Films is back. On the other, their "interactive" digital cancer quilt is far less interesting than reading about Dwayne Johnson and Billy Bob Thorton in a film called Faster where their respective characters are "Driver" and "Cop." [PR]
-Frank Miller to make a 300 prequel called Xerxes, proves his "cashing in" sense is still active. Also, whores. [Hero Complex]
Oh, mid-week. What are you without some news?
-The back story and fact that... more
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Brett counts down the top 5 worst parents in the movies.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show is a movie review show that airs on Thursday nights at 10:30 e/p on Current TV. From reviews of the newest releases to commentary on cult favorites and movie trends, each episode of The Rotten Tomatoes Show is a fast-paced, comedic journey through the week in cinema.
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For more about movies from Current: http://current.com/moviesBrett counts down the top 5 worst parents in the movies.
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It is believed that beer was one of the provisions Noah placed on his ark as he counted the animals two by two.It is believed that beer was one of the provisions Noah placed on his ark as he... more
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"A Danish expert said on Friday that a 15th century Vinland Map, the first known map depicting part of America prior to Christopher Columbus’ arrival on the continent, is almost certainly authentic.
The map has been surrounded by controversy since its discovery in 1950, with many scholars suspecting it was merely part of a hoax intended to prove that Vikings were the first Europeans to land in North America (a claim confirmed by an archaeological find in 1960).
Doubts about the map remained even after carbon dating was established as a credible way of determining the age of an object.
"All the tests that we have done over the past five years -- on the materials and other aspects -- do not show any signs of forgery," said Rene Larsen, rector of the School of Conservation under the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, during an interview with Reuters.
The map shows both Greenland and a western Atlantic island "Vinilanda Insula," the Vinland of the Icelandic sagas, now linked by scholars to Newfoundland, Canada, where Norsemen under Leif Eriksson settled around AD 1000.
Larsen said his team studied the ink, writing, wormholes and parchment of the map, which is kept at Yale University. They found that wormholes caused by wood beetles were consistent with those in the books in which the map was bound, he said.
Allegations that the ink was too recent because it contained a substance known as anatase titanium dioxide could be disproved because other medieval maps have been found with the same substance, which is likely derived from sand used to dry wet ink.
American scholars have carbon dated the map to about 1440, about 50 years prior to Columbus’ discovery of the New World in 1492. Experts believe the map was created for a 1440 church council at Basel, Switzerland.
The Vinland Map is not a "Viking map", and does not change the historical understanding of who first sailed to North America. However, if authentic, it confirms the New World was known not only to Norseman but also to other Europeans at least 50 years prior to Columbus's arrival.
An American purchased the map from a Swiss dealer after the British Museum turned it down in 1957. Paul Mellon, a wealthy Yale alumni, later bought the map for the University, who published it in 1965 amid much fanfare.
The lack of proof of the map’s origin has inspired a great deal of controversy and intrigue. Indeed, details of the map’s whereabouts and how it came into the possession of the Swiss dealer after WWII remain a mystery.
Larsen presented his team's findings at an international cartographers' conference in Copenhagen, Denmark on Friday.""A Danish expert said on Friday that a 15th century Vinland Map, the first known... more
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WCBS reporter Marla Diamond took these photos during the 2008 New York City Columbus Day Parade - Monday, October 13, 2008.WCBS reporter Marla Diamond took these photos during the 2008 New York City Columbus... more
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Antiquities collector Liu Gang unveiled the map in Beijing, saying it proves that Chinese seafarer Zheng He discovered America more than 70 years before Christopher Columbus set foot in the New World...Antiquities collector Liu Gang unveiled the map in Beijing, saying it proves that... more
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"New genetic evidence supports the theory that Christopher Columbus brought syphilis to Europe from the New World, U.S. researchers said on Monday, reviving a centuries-old debate about the origins of the disease."
Think about that next Columbus Day!"New genetic evidence supports the theory that Christopher Columbus brought... more
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"The 13th of September 2007 will be remembered as an international human rights day for the indigenous peoples of the world," said Victoria Tauli-Corpuz, chairperson of the Permanent Forum, in an emotional tone filled with joy.
International civil society groups working for the rights of indigenous peoples also expressed extreme pleasure with Thursday's vote.
The United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand stood alone in voting against the resolution.
"The entire wealth of the United States, Canada, and other so-called modern states is built on the poverty and human rights violations of their indigenous peoples," said Manuel. "The international community needs to understand how hypocritical Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States are.""The 13th of September 2007 will be remembered as an international human rights... more
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"The Mystery of Colombo Revealed" - New evidence shows that Christopher Columbus was a nobleman and a Portuguese spy.
15 years of rigorous and systematic investigation knock down the officially known history.
Colombo was not a Genoese, but a Portuguese spy at the service of King John II.
«(...) this book by Manuel Rosa and Eric Steele (...) proves that, whatever may have been his true name, it is a noble Portuguese lineage that best explains the enigmatic contradictions surrounding the life of Colón.»
«Manuel da Silva Rosa, was born on Madalena do Pico and has lived in the USA since 1973. He is the most illuminated historian of our times in things related to the life of the «discoverer of America» and O Mistério Colombo Revelado is a new book written by this most expert historian in the matter...»
Enter the site, read it, find the forum and enter the discussion! Make pressure for an english version publication! Until there ask the author all your questions, about this 500 years mistery!
I guaranty you'll be amazed!
Thanks... for being curious and for your interess
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Several state legislators have been pushing for the replacement of Columbus Day with Native American Day. This might not be the case if it were not for people like Giago, who was born, raised and educated on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. He was a Nieman Fellow at Harvard in the Class of 1991 and founder of The Lakota Times and Indian Country Today newspapers. He founded and was the first president of the Native American Journalists Association, although, for some reason, this is not noted on the NAJA website. Several state legislators have been pushing for the replacement of Columbus Day with... more
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