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The Wikipedia article of the day for October 1, 2018 is Duncan Edwards . Duncan Edwards (1 October 1936 – 21 February 1958) was an English footballer who played for Manchester United and the England national team. He played 151 matches as one of the Busby Babes, the young United team formed under manager Matt Busby in the mid-1950s. Born in Woodside, Dudley, Worcestershire, Edwards signed for Manchester United as a teenager and went on to become the youngest player to play in the Football League First Division. As the youngest England player since the Second World War, he played 18 times for his country at top level. In a professional career of less than five years he helped United win two Football League championships and two FA Charity Shields, and reached the semi-finals of the European Cup. He was one of eight United players who died as a result of the Munich air disaster; he survived initially but succumbed to his injuries in hospital two weeks later.

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With a high of F and a low of 69

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 30, 2018 is Jean Bolikango . Jean Bolikango (1909–1982) was a Congolese educator, writer, and conservative politician. He was Deputy Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (then Republic of the Congo), in September 1960 and from February to August 1962. Enjoying substantial popularity among the Bangala people, he headed the Parti de l'Unité Nationale and worked as a key opposition member in Parliament in the early 1960s. Beginning his career in the Belgian Congo as a teacher in Catholic schools, he wrote a novel and worked as a journalist before turning to politics in the late 1950s. Though he held a top communications post in the colonial administration, he became a leader in the push for independence. After the Republic of the Congo became independent in 1960, he promoted both a united Congo and strong ties with Belgium. The President of the Congo posthumously awarded Bolikango a medal in 2005 for his long career in

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With a high of F and a low of 69

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 29, 2018 is John de Gray . John de Gray (died 1214) was a medieval English Bishop of Norwich. He was employed in the service of King John even before the coronation, for which de Gray was rewarded with various ecclesiastical offices, culminating in his pro forma election to Norwich in 1200. He continued in royal service after his elevation to the episcopate, lending John money and undertaking diplomatic missions on his behalf. In 1205 John attempted to further reward de Gray by making him Archbishop of Canterbury, but a disputed election process led to de Gray's selection being quashed by Pope Innocent III in 1206. Stephen Langton was consecrated as archbishop against John's wishes, triggering a long dispute with the papacy. The pope imposed various sanctions on England and John. In 1209 de Gray became governor of Ireland for John, and spent until 1213 attempting to impose royal government there on the Anglo-Norman barons and the

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With a high of F and a low of 71

Personal Income and Outlays, August 2018 Personal income increased $60.3 billion (0.3 percent) in August according to estimates released today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Disposable personal income (DPI) increased $51.4 billion (0.3 percent) and personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $46.4 billion (0.3 percent). Full Text Published September 28, 2018 at 05:30AM Read more at bea.gov

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 28, 2018 is Myst IV: Revelation . Myst IV: Revelation is the fourth installment in the Myst series, developed by the French video game publisher Ubisoft. First released on September 28, 2004, it uses pre-rendered graphics and digital video, as in Myst III: Exile, but adds real-time 3D effects. The player is sent to question the sons and recover the daughter of Atrus, a man who creates links to other worlds by writing special linking books (illustration shown). Development of Revelation lasted more than three years, requiring as many as eighty Ubisoft employees. The original score was written by Exile's composer, Jack Wall. Musician Peter Gabriel lent his voice and a song to the audio. Overall, reception to the game was positive; reviewers lauded the visuals, sound, and puzzles, but some took issue with the control scheme. Revelation is the last game in the Myst series to use both pre-rendered backgrounds and full-motion video.

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With a high of F and a low of 72

EPA Acting Administrator Wheeler Signs Final Remedy Decision for West Lake Landfill Region 07 Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Published September 26, 2018 at 09:00PM Read more

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 27, 2018 is The Sunday Times . From Russia, with Love is the fifth novel by the English author Ian Fleming to feature his fictional British Secret Service agent James Bond. Fleming wrote the story in early 1956 at his Goldeneye estate in Jamaica; at the time he thought it might be his final Bond book. The story centres on a plot by SMERSH, the Soviet counter-intelligence agency, to assassinate Bond in such a way as to discredit both him and his organisation. As bait, the Russians use a beautiful cipher clerk and the Spektor, a Soviet decoding machine. Much of the action takes place in Istanbul and on the Orient Express (pictured). The book was inspired by Fleming's visit to Turkey on behalf of The Sunday Times to report on an Interpol conference; he returned to Britain by the Orient Express. From Russia, with Love deals with the East–West tensions of the Cold War, and the decline of British power and influence after the Second World W

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With a high of F and a low of 71

U.S. International Investment Position, Second Quarter 2018 The U.S. net international investment position decreased to -$8,638.5 billion (preliminary) at the end of the second quarter of 2018 from -$7,747.3 billion (revised) at the end of the first quarter, according to statistics released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The $891.2 billion decrease reflected a $587.8 billion decrease in U.S. assets and a $303.4 billion increase in U.S. liabilities. Full Text Published September 26, 2018 at 05:30AM Read more at bea.gov

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 26, 2018 is U.S. Route 25 in Michigan . US Highway 25 (US 25) was a highway in the state of Michigan that ran northeasterly from the Ohio state line near Toledo through Monroe and Detroit to Port Huron. Continuing near the foot of the Blue Water Bridge, it proceeded north and northwesterly along the Lake Huron shoreline to the tip of The Thumb in Port Austin. Created with the initial US Highway System in 1926, US 25 followed some roadways dating from the 19th and early 20th centuries, and replaced several state highway designations. The highway was extended to Port Austin in 1933. Starting in the early 1960s, segments of Interstate 75 and Interstate 94 were built, and US 25 was shifted to follow them concurrently south of Detroit to Port Huron. On September 26, 1973, the entire designation was removed from the state. The final routing of the highway is still maintained by the state under eight different designations, some unsigned.

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With a high of F and a low of 71F.

State Quarterly Personal Income, 2nd quarter 2018; State Annual Personal Income, 2017 State personal income increased 4.2 percent, at an annual rate, in the second quarter of 2018, a deceleration from the 5.0 percent increase in the first quarter, according to estimates released today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The percent change in personal income across all states ranged from 6.0 percent in Texas to 1.6 percent in Washington. Full Text Published September 25, 2018 at 05:30AM Read more at bea.gov

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 25, 2018 is Æthelbald of Mercia . Æthelbald was the King of Mercia in what is now the English Midlands from 716 until he was killed in 757. He came to the throne after the death of his cousin, King Ceolred, who had driven him into exile. During his long reign, Mercia became the dominant kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons, and recovered the position of pre-eminence it had enjoyed during the strong reigns of Mercian kings Penda and Wulfhere between about 628 and 675. When Æthelbald came to the throne, both Wessex and Kent were ruled by stronger kings, but within fifteen years Æthelbald was ruling all England south of the river Humber, according to the contemporary chronicler Bede. Æthelbald was killed in 757 by his bodyguards. He was succeeded briefly by Beornred, of whom little is known. Within a year, Offa, the grandson of Æthelbald's cousin Eanwulf, had seized the throne, possibly after a brief civil war. Under Offa, Mercia entered its most

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With a high of F and a low of 71

In response to the news of a second allegation of sexual misconduct by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Equal Rights Advocates releases the following statement: We call upon the U.S. Senate to halt immediately the confirmation process involving Judge Brett Kavanaugh so that a thorough FBI investigation can take place. In the alternative, his nomination must be withdrawn. Any person charged with deciding on matters related to the civil and constitutional rights of women must be held to the highest standard. We demand a process that exacts a conclusion that nominee Brett Kavanaugh has met it, unequivocally. Take action to stop the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh . Read Executive Director Noreen Farrell’s statement in response to Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s allegation of sexual assault.   Equal Rights Advocates is a national civil rights organization dedicated to protecting and expanding economic and educational access and opportunities for women and girls. The post ERA

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 24, 2018 is Operation Ke . Operation Ke was the largely successful withdrawal of Japanese forces from Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands during World War II. All attempts by the Japanese army to recapture Henderson Field, the only airfield on the island being used by Allied aircraft, had been repulsed with heavy losses. Japanese ground forces had been reduced from 36,000 to 11,000 through starvation, disease, and battle casualties. Attempting to reinforce and resupply the ground forces on the island, Japanese naval forces were also suffering heavy losses of troops and matériel, including a submarine sunk in late January (wreckage pictured). The main withdrawal was carried out on the nights of 1, 4, and 7 February by destroyers. The Japanese evacuated 10,652 men from Guadalcanal, of whom 600 died during the withdrawal. On 9 February, Allied forces realized that the Japanese were gone and declared Guadalcanal secure, ending the six-month ca

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With a high of F and a low of 70

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 23, 2018 is Red-billed tropicbird . The red-billed tropicbird is a seabird, one of three species in the family Phaethontidae. Resembling a tern, it has mostly white plumage with some black markings on the wings and back, a black mask and a red bill. Most adults have tail streamers that are about two times their body length, and generally longer in males than in females. Described by Carl Linnaeus in his 10th edition of Systema Naturae (1758), this species ranges across the Indian Ocean, the tropical Atlantic, and the eastern Pacific. Nesting takes place in loose colonies. A single egg is laid, and incubated by both sexes for about six weeks. After a chick fledges, the parents will usually stop visiting the nest and the chick will leave. Red-billed tropicbirds of all ages feed on fish and squid, catching them by diving from the air into the water. The birds sometimes follow surface-feeding predators that drive prey to the surface, where th

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With a high of F and a low of 71F.

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 22, 2018 is Guy Burgess . Guy Burgess (1911–1963) was a British diplomat and Soviet agent, a member of the Cambridge Five spy ring that operated from the mid-1930s to the early years of the Cold War. His defection in 1951 to the Soviet Union, with his fellow-spy Donald Maclean, led to a serious breach in Anglo-American intelligence co-operation, and caused long-lasting demoralisation in Britain's foreign and diplomatic services. Born into a wealthy middle-class family, Burgess was educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he embraced left-wing politics and joined the British Communist Party. He was recruited by Soviet intelligence in 1935, on the recommendation of the future double-agent Kim Philby. After working for the BBC as a producer, Burgess joined the Foreign Office in 1944 and served in several sensitive posts, including a spell as secretary to Hector McNeil, the deputy to Ernest Bevin, the Foreign Secreta

On September 21, 2018, Equal Rights Advocates submitted a letter to Governor Jerry Brown on behalf of 12 national organizations representing and advocating for women’s rights and workers’ rights across the country. The letter urges Gov. Brown’s signature on four innovative sexual harassment bills in California: SB 1300, SB 224, AB 1870, and AB 3080. The letter explains the national importance of these bills as an opportunity for California to lead the nation with robust legal protections against sexual harassment and violence in the workplace, and pave the way for other states to pass similar legislation. Read the full letter here .  To find out how you can support the bills, click here . ;&nbsp The post ERA Submits Letter to Gov. Brown on Behalf of 12 National Orgs: CA Needs to #TakeTheLead on Sexual Harassment Reforms appeared first on Equal Rights Advocates . By: ERA Staff Published at: September 21, 2018 at 04:07PM View on EqualRights.org

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With a high of F and a low of 73F.

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 21, 2018 is Future Science Fiction and Science Fiction Stories . Future Science Fiction and Science Fiction Stories were two American magazines published under various names between 1939 and 1943 and again from 1950 to 1960. Both publications were edited by Charles Hornig for the first few issues; Robert W. Lowndes took over in late 1941, and remained editor until the end. The initial launch of the magazines came as part of a boom in science fiction pulp magazine publishing at the end of the 1930s, but in 1943 wartime paper shortages ended their run. In the 1950s, with the market improving again, both magazines were relaunched. Lowndes set a friendly and engaging tone in the magazines, with letter columns and reader departments that interested fans. He was successful in obtaining good stories partly because he had good relationships with several well-known and emerging writers. Among the stories he published were "The Liberation of E

Eastern Iowa Middle School Students Earn 2017 President's Environmental Youth Award for Water Conservation Project Region 07 Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Published September 19, 2018 at 09:00PM Read more

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With a high of F and a low of 74F.

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 20, 2018 is Dromaeosauroides . Dromaeosauroides was a theropod dinosaur that lived around 140 million years ago during the Early Cretaceous, making it one of the oldest known dromaeosaurs. In 2000 and 2008, two fossilised teeth from this genus (cast pictured) were discovered in the Jydegaard Formation in the Robbedale valley, on the island of Bornholm, Denmark, in the Baltic Sea. It is the first dinosaur reported from Denmark. After these discoveries, remains and tracks of more dinosaurs were found in several formations on Bornholm. Coprolites containing fish remains found in the Jydegaard Formation may belong to Dromaeosauroides. The teeth are curved and finely serrated. Based on a comparison with other dromaeosaur teeth, the genus is estimated to have been 2 to 3 metres (7 to 10 ft) in length, with a weight of about 40 kilograms (88 lb), a hide covered with feathers, and a large sickle claw on both feet. It lived in a coastal lagoon env

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With a high of F and a low of 72

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 19, 2018 is Kate Sheppard . Kate Sheppard (1848–1934) was the most prominent member of the women's suffrage movement in New Zealand, and is one of that nation's best-known historical figures. Born in Liverpool, England, she migrated to New Zealand with her family in 1868, joining religious and social organisations there, including the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU). In 1887 she was appointed the WCTU's National Superintendent for Franchise and Legislation. Sheppard promoted women's suffrage by organising petitions and public meetings, by writing letters to the press, and by developing contacts with politicians. She was the editor of the White Ribbon, the first woman-operated newspaper in New Zealand. Through her skilful writing and persuasive public speaking, her work culminated in the grant of the vote to women on 19 September 1893, making New Zealand the first nation to grant universal suffrage.

  Right now, California Gov. Jerry Brown is deciding whether to sign or veto the strongest slate of anti-sexual harassment bills our country has ever seen . He must decide by Sept. 30! Sexual harassment should never be the price of a paycheck. We need to ensure ALL working people have equal opportunity to thrive and succeed at work, and that serial harassers are held accountable.  Let’s tell Gov. Brown: It’s time to choose a side.  You’re either with women, or you’re against us. Urge the Governor to sign the historic #TakeTheLead bills into law using the links below. These four urgently needed bills to combat sexual harassment have passed the California Senate and Assembly. Now, the only thing standing between us and these historic bills becoming law is Gov. Brown’s signature. It’s time for California to #TakeTheLead on ending sexual harassment and set the stage for the rest of the country to pass similar legislation.  We can do this. Literally. Let’s end sexual harassment!  

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We will be calling on our Equal Rights Advocates’ Action Team to help us push Governor Jerry Brown to sign ALL of CA’s #MeToo bills into law. JOIN THE ACTION TEAM. HELP US ENSURE A SAFE WORKPLACE FOR WOMEN. Sexual harassment, assault, and violence should never be the price of a paycheck. Four urgently needed bills to combat sexual harassment have been passed in California, where 12% of the nation’s women live.  Now more then ever, it is important to take a comprehensive approach to combating sexual harassment in order to ensure that all working people have an equal opportunity and right to thrive and succeed at work and that those who try to infringe on that right are held to account.  California needs to take the lead and tackle sexual harassment from all angles.  The below bills need your support to become law. Join our Action Team today.   The post Join Our Action Team and Fight For California’s #MeToo Bills appeared first on Equal Rights Advocates . By: ERA Staff Publ

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 18, 2018 is Effects of Hurricane Isabel in North Carolina . Hurricane Isabel struck North Carolina on the East Coast of the United States on September 18, 2003.  Forming in early September in the tropical Atlantic Ocean, the storm had moved northwestward, with peak winds of 165 mph (265 km/h). Isabel made landfall on the Outer Banks with winds of 105 mph (165 km/h), then quickly weakened over land and became extratropical over western Pennsylvania the next day. It produced moderate to heavy damage across eastern North Carolina. Storm surge and strong winds in Dare County damaged thousands of houses and created a 2,000-foot (600 m) inlet on Hatteras Island (pictured), washing out parts of North Carolina Highway 12 and isolating the village of Hatteras for two months. Across the state, up to 700,000 residents were left without power. Three deaths in North Carolina were attributed to the storm, and statewide damage was estimated at $450 mill

In response to Christine Blasey Ford speaking out about allegations of sexual misconduct against Brett Kavanaugh, Equal Rights Advocates Executive Director Noreen Farrell issued the following statement:   Professor Christine Blasey Ford chose to tell the nation about a horrific encounter she had Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. She said that she feared sexual assault, and the terror of those moments continues to haunt her to this day. We believe Christine Blasey Ford. More importantly, we think her claims should matter to the legislators considering the Supreme Court nomination of a man to whom they will entrust the civil and constitutional rights of women. It has been twenty-eight years since an all-male Senate Judiciary Committee moved the Supreme Court nomination of Clarence Thomas, despite the disturbing testimony of Anita Hill about his sexual harassment. The question for this moment is whether we have progressed enough as a nation to demand a different outcome. As

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With a high of F and a low of 69

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018   CONTACT Jess Eagle Equal Rights Advocates 415.575.2380 jeagle@equalrights.org   ERA Supports McDonald’s Workers in Nationwide Strike Protesting Sexual Harassment Ten-City McDonald’s Walkout Confronts Company’s Failure to Respond to Complaints of Widespread Groping, Lewd Comments, Propositions for Sex   San Francisco, CA   — Fed up with McDonald’s failure to address groping, lewd comments, propositions for sex and other illegal behavior in its stores, McDonald’s cooks and cashiers from across San Francisco will join the first-ever nationwide strike to combat sexual harassment on Sept. 18 . Equal Rights Advocates is proud to provide legal support to these workers and sponsor their strike. Workers from across the Bay will share their own stories about experiencing sexual harassment while working at McDonald’s. Opening up a bold new front in the #MeToo movement, the striking workers will demand the fast-food giant form a comm

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 17, 2018 is WestJet Encore . WestJet Encore is a Canadian regional airline that began operations in 2013 as a subsidiary of WestJet Airlines, Ltd., the holding company for WestJet Airlines. It is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Originally limited to Western Canada, air service was later supplemented by routes in the eastern half of the country. Pilot bases are in Calgary and Toronto, where many WestJet Encore flights operate. Because WestJet Airlines operates only larger aircraft such as the Boeing 737, the company could not profitably serve many routes with less traffic. WestJet Encore was created to use smaller planes, allowing the company to serve these routes and to increase the frequency of flights on other routes. The airline is the fourth largest operator of the Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft (pictured), a variant of the Bombardier Dash 8. The airline was initially staffed with non-union employees but the pilots have since uni

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With a high of F and a low of 66

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 16, 2018 is Thomas F. Bayard . Thomas F. Bayard (1828–1898) was a lawyer, politician, and diplomat from Wilmington, Delaware. He served three terms as a US Senator from Delaware and made three unsuccessful bids for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. In 1885, President Grover Cleveland appointed him Secretary of State. Bayard worked with Cleveland to promote American trade in the Pacific while avoiding the acquisition of colonies at a time when many Americans clamored for them. He worked to resolve disputes over fishing and seal-hunting rights in the waters around the Canada–United States border. After four years in private life, he returned to the diplomatic arena as Ambassador to the United Kingdom, where he continued to strive for Anglo-American friendship. This brought him into conflict with his successor at the State Department, Richard Olney, when Olney and Cleveland were demanding more aggressive diplomati

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With a high of F and a low of 66

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 15, 2018 is Bayern-class battleship . The Bayern-class battleships were four super-dreadnoughts, laid down from 1913 to 1915 by the Imperial German Navy. Sachsen and Württemberg were never completed, after U-boats were found to be more valuable to the war effort. Bayern (pictured) and Baden, the last German battleships completed during World War I, were commissioned into the fleet too late to take part in the Battle of Jutland (31 May – 1 June 1916). Bayern was assigned to the naval force that drove the Imperial Russian Navy from the Gulf of Riga during Operation Albion in October 1917, though the ship was severely damaged by a mine and had to be withdrawn to Kiel for repairs. Baden replaced Friedrich der Grosse as the flagship of the High Seas Fleet, but saw no combat. Bayern and Baden were interned in Scapa Flow, Scotland, following the Armistice in November 1918; in June 1919, Bayern was scuttled along with other fleet ships at the com

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With a high of F and a low of 69F.

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 14, 2018 is William McKinley . William McKinley (1843–1901) was the 25th President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1897, until his death. McKinley served in the Civil War and rose from private to brevet major. In 1876, he was elected to Congress, where he advocated a protective tariff, which he promised would bring prosperity. His controversial 1890 McKinley Tariff, together with a Democratic redistricting effort aimed at gerrymandering him out of office, led to his defeat in the Democratic landslide of 1890. He then served four years as Governor of Ohio. In 1896, running a front porch campaign, he defeated Democrat William Jennings Bryan, and won a rematch four years later. McKinley led the nation to victory in the Spanish–American War, raised protective tariffs to promote American industry, and maintained the nation on the gold standard in a rejection of free silver. His administration ended with his assassination in Septemb

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With a high of F and a low of 70

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 13, 2018 is Construction of Rockefeller Center . The construction of the Rockefeller Center complex in New York City was an urban renewal project, spearheaded by American financier John D. Rockefeller Jr. to help revitalize Midtown Manhattan. The center occupies 22 acres (8.9 ha) on one of Columbia University's former campuses, with some 17 million square feet (1.6×106 m2) of office space. All structures in the original complex were designed in the Art Deco style. Excavation of the site started in April 1931, and construction of the first buildings began that September. The first of the complex's edifices was opened in September 1932, and most of them were completed by 1935. The final three buildings in the original complex were built between 1936 and 1940. The project employed over 40,000 people and was the largest private construction project at the time. An additional building went up at 75 Rockefeller Plaza in 1947, and anothe

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With a high of F and a low of 75F.

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 12, 2018 is Isis . Isis was a major goddess in ancient Egyptian religion. She first appeared in the Old Kingdom as one of the main characters of the Osiris myth, in which she resurrects her slain husband, the divine king Osiris, and produces his heir, Horus. She was believed to help the souls of the dead enter the afterlife, and her maternal aid was invoked in healing spells. In the Hellenistic period, her worship spread into the wider Greek world, and she took on traits of Greek deities, as the inventor of marriage and the protector of ships at sea. As Hellenistic culture was absorbed by Rome, the cult of Isis became a part of Roman religion, with distinctive festivals and initiation ceremonies. Her cult may have influenced aspects of Christianity, such as the veneration of Mary, but the evidence for this influence is ambiguous. Isis continues to appear in Western culture, particularly in esotericism and modern paganism, often as a perso

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With a high of F and a low of 75

EPA Updates the National Priorities List, Advances Agency’s Commitment to Expedite Cleanup Across the Country Region 07 Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Published September 10, 2018 at 09:00PM Read more

A Bloomberg Law article summarizes an American Bar Association Annual Conference panel discussion featuring Equal Rights Advocates Legal Director Jennifer Reisch. The #MeToo movement has caused a paradigm shift in the way employers fight workplace harassment, Jennifer Reisch, of Equal Rights Advocates , San Francisco, said Aug. 4 during an American Bar Association panel at its 2018 annual conference in Chicago. Read the full story here.   The post Bloomberg Law: Employers Take New Approaches in #MeToo Era appeared first on Equal Rights Advocates . By: ERAGuest Published at: September 10, 2018 at 05:38PM View on EqualRights.org

Bloomberg BNA ran an article about some of Equal Rights Advocates’ #TakeTheLead anti-sexual harassment bills, which passed both California houses and are on their way to Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk. The article features information about ERA-sponsored bills SB 1300, AB 1870, and SB 224, as well as two other #MeToo bills. Read the full story here. Read more about our #TakeTheLead anti-sexual harassment bills.   The post Bloomberg BNA: California Lawmakers Send More #MeToo Bills to Governor appeared first on Equal Rights Advocates . By: ERA Staff Published at: September 10, 2018 at 05:26PM View on EqualRights.org

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 11, 2018 is Burke and Hare murders . The Burke and Hare murders were a series of 16 killings committed over a period of about ten months in 1828 in Edinburgh, Scotland. They were undertaken by William Burke (pictured, left) and William Hare (pictured, right), who sold the corpses to Doctor Robert Knox for dissection at his anatomy lectures. Edinburgh was a leading European centre of anatomical study in the early 19th century, in a time when the demand for cadavers exceeded the legal supply. When a lodger in Hare's house died, he turned to his friend Burke for advice and they sold the body to Knox. They then began their murder spree, which was uncovered after other lodgers discovered their last victim, Margaret Docherty, and called the police. Hare provided the details of Docherty's murder and confessed to all 16 deaths. Burke was found guilty of one murder, sentenced to death and hanged. His corpse was dissected and his skeleton d

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With a high of F and a low of 75F.

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 10, 2018 is D. Djajakusuma . Djadoeg Djajakusuma (1918–1987) was an Indonesian film director and promoter of traditional art forms. During the Japanese occupation from 1943 to 1945 he was a translator and actor. In the national revolution which followed, he worked for the military's educational division and several news agencies, as well as in drama. In 1951 he joined the National Film Corporation (Perfini) at the invitation of Usmar Ismail. After his directorial debut with Embun, he released a further eleven films with the company before leaving in 1964. He then returned to traditional Indonesian theatre, including wayang. Although he continued to direct movies, most of his energies were dedicated to promoting traditional art forms and teaching cinematography. His theatrical performances attempted to modernise traditional forms. He is credited with revitalising the Betawi theatre form lenong and received numerous awards for his filmm

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With a high of F and a low of 77

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 9, 2018 is Vermont Sesquicentennial half dollar . The Vermont Sesquicentennial half dollar is a commemorative fifty-cent piece struck by the United States Mint in 1927. Designed by Charles Keck, its obverse depicts early Vermont leader Ira Allen, brother of Ethan Allen. The reverse design of a catamount has been criticized as irrelevant to Vermont. On January 9, 1925, U.S. Senator Frank L. Greene of Vermont introduced legislation for commemorative coins to mark the 150th anniversary of Vermont independence in 1777 and of the American victory at the Battle of Bennington the same year. His bill passed the Senate without difficulty, but the House of Representatives added two more special half dollars. The Senate agreed to the changes, and President Calvin Coolidge signed the authorizing act on February 24, 1925. The coins did not sell out; over a fourth of the issue was returned for redemption and melting. Today, they can sell for hundreds o

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With a high of F and a low of 77

The Wikipedia article of the day for September 8, 2018 is Lockdown (2008) . Lockdown (2008) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the American Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) promotion at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell, Massachusetts, on April 13. It was the fourth event in the 2008 TNA PPV schedule. Eight professional wrestling matches, including two for championships, were featured on the card. Matches took place inside a six-sided steel structure (pictured). The main event was for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship between then-champion Kurt Angle and Samoa Joe, won by Joe. Also held on the card was the 2008 Lethal Lockdown match between Team Cage and Team Tomko. Christian Cage, Matt Morgan, Kevin Nash, Rhino, and Sting of Team Cage defeated Tomko, A.J. Styles, James Storm, and Team 3D (Brother Devon and Brother Ray) of Team Tomko in the contest. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported 55,000 purchasers for the event. Chris Sokol of SLAM! Wrestl

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With a high of F and a low of 76