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Welcome to the Questions of the Day for Sunday, November 5, 2017. If your birthday is today, you were born under the sign of Scorpio. Some of the famous people born on this date are historian Will Durant; actresses Vivien Leigh, Elke Sommer, Andrea McArdle, Tatum O’Neal and Tilda Swinton; actors Roy Rogers, Joel McCrea and Luke Hemsworth; musicians Ike Turner, Art Garfunkel, Bryan Adams and Kevin Jonas; basketball legend Bill Walton; American football player Odell Beckham, Jr.; British writer-host-fashion designer Alexa Chung; writer Joyce Maynard and celebrity businesswoman Kris Jenner.
Today’s Questions: The holiday season is upon us (gulp). What, if anything, have you done to prepare?
Do you decorate for the holidays? If so, what do you do?
If your region went from Daylight to standard time, did you remember to turn your clocks back? How many clocks did you have to adjust?
What is your opinion of these semiannual time changes? Are you OK with it, or do you wish you never had to turn clocks back and forward?
Do you use electronic funds transfer/online banking or do you prefer paper checks and doing your banking in person?
When was the last time you were inside a brick and mortar bank?
In Ireland, today is Love Your Red Hair Day. Do you have red hair, or do you know someone who does?
Today in History 1492 – Christopher Columbus is introduced to corn (maize) by the native people of Cuba. 1605 – Guy Fawkes Day. The “Gunpowder Plot” attempted by Catholic conspirator Guy Fawkes is foiled when he is captured before he can blow up Parliament. The holiday is traditionally celebrated with the burning of a Guy Fawkes effigy in a bonfire followed by fireworks. 1639 – The American colonies’ first post office is opened in Massachusetts. 1773 – John Hancock is elected as moderator at a Boston town meeting, where it is resolved that anyone who supports the Tea Act (which was not a tax but gave the British East India company an unfair advantage on tea imports) is “an enemy to America.” 1789 – French National Meeting declares that all French citizens are equal under the law. 1872 – Suffragette Susan B. Anthony votes for Ulysses S. Grant in the U.S. presidential election. [I wonder how, if women were not allowed to vote?] 1895 – First patent for a gasoline-powered automobile is granted to George B. Selden. 1916 – The Kingdom of Poland is established by the emperors of Germany and Austria-Hungary. 1917 – World War I: General Pershing and U.S. troops see action for the first time on the Western Front. 1935 – Parker Bros. launches the game of Monopoly. 1937 – Adolf Hitler, in a secret meeting with his military leaders, announces his intention to go to war. 1940 – Franklin D. Roosevelt wins an unprecedented third term as U.S. president. 1946 – John F. Kennedy elected to the U.S. Senate. 1956 – The Nat King Cole Show premieres on NBC, the first television variety program hosted by an African-American. It will be cancelled after one season due to lack of sponsors. 1967 – The Hither Green railroad crash in the U.K. kills 49 people. Bee Gee Robin Gibbs is among the survivors. 1968 – Richard Nixon is elected U.S. president; defeating Democrat Hubert Humphrey and segregationist George Wallace. 1973 – OPEC announces a 25% cut in oil production. 1979 – Ayatollah Khomeini declares the United States “The Great Satan.” 1992 – Bobby Fischer defeats Boris Spassky for the world chess title. 2000 – Iraqi president Saddam Hussein and two co-defendants are sentenced to death for the massacre of 148 Shi’ia Muslims in 1982. 2007 – China’s first lunar satellite goes into orbit around the Moon.
Word of the Day: rumbustiousadjective (British, informal)
1. boisterous or unruly.
Example:
“Clear to him now, and his departure will make clear to any other politicians in Westminster that behaviour they might have laughed off or treated as part and parcel of the rumbustious life is not acceptable and is not, it seems, acceptable to Number 10.”
Quote of the Day:
“Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance.”
- Will Durant
Today is:
Guy Fawkes Night (Great Britain)
First day of Standard Time (U.S.)
Book Lovers Day
International Games Day
Bank Transfer Day (U.S.)
National Love Your Red Hair Day (Ireland)
Today’s Questions:
The holiday season is upon us (gulp). What, if anything, have you done to prepare? Nada, zip, zilch and not going to.
Do you decorate for the holidays? If so, what do you do? Me decorate? Like that will happen.
If your region went from Daylight to standard time, did you remember to turn your clocks back? How many clocks did you have to adjust? My clocks are smarter than I am. They all know how to turn back on their own.
What is your opinion of these semiannual time changes? Are you OK with it, or do you wish you never had to turn clocks back and forward? It took me many years of continual therapy but I am now OK with it. OK with it. OK with it. OK with it...Sorry, just a little relapse. A couple cheap beers and I should be OK.
Do you use electronic funds transfer/online banking or do you prefer paper checks and doing your banking in person? I have not had any checks for several years.
When was the last time you were inside a brick and mortar bank? Last week.
In Ireland, today is Love Your Red Hair Day. Do you have red hair, or do you know someone who does? I might be a mutt but I am pretty sure there is no Irish Setter in me. I know lots of people with red hair.
Today is:
Bank Transfer Day (U.S.) National Bank Of Alaskan Mutt is open 24 hours a day to receive money transfers
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Today’s Questions: The holiday season is upon us (gulp). What, if anything, have you done to prepare? Not a thing.
Do you decorate for the holidays? If so, what do you do?
Not for a while. Used to do the whole Christmas tree and lights.
If your region went from Daylight to standard time, did you remember to turn your clocks back? How many clocks did you have to adjust?
None yet. I thought I was doing good planning to change the alarm clock before bed.
There are definitely a few others that need adjusting today or tomorrow.
What is your opinion of these semiannual time changes? Are you OK with it, or do you wish you never had to turn clocks back and forward?
I think it's a bunch of malarky and should be done away with permanently.
Do you use electronic funds transfer/online banking or do you prefer paper checks and doing your banking in person?
Almost exclusively electronic at this time.
When was the last time you were inside a brick and mortar bank?
The other day. But I stopped to use their sparkly clean, private bathroom.
In Ireland, today is Love Your Red Hair Day. Do you have red hair, or do you know someone who does?
I don't have red head hair, but some of my beard hairs are red.
Quote of the Day:
“Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance.”
- Will Durant
Welcome to the Questions of the Day for Sunday, November 5, 2017. If your birthday is today, you were born under the sign of Scorpio. Some of the famous people born on this date are historian Will Durant; actresses Vivien Leigh, Elke Sommer, Andrea McArdle, Tatum O’Neal and Tilda Swinton; actors Roy Rogers, Joel McCrea and Luke Hemsworth; musicians Ike Turner, Art Garfunkel, Bryan Adams and Kevin Jonas; basketball legend Bill Walton; American football player Odell Beckham, Jr.; British writer-host-fashion designer Alexa Chung; writer Joyce Maynard and celebrity businesswoman Kris Jenner.
Today’s Questions:
The holiday season is upon us (gulp). What, if anything, have you done to prepare? Nothing.. Just a Tin Scrooge
Do you decorate for the holidays? If so, what do you do? As above.. bah humbug.. gotten to commercial.
If your region went from Daylight to standard time, did you remember to turn your clocks back? How many clocks did you have to adjust? Wait till morning and some were between the 2nd -3rd cup of coffee the brain will kick in.. Hard enough remembering central time and eastern time.. when it's just down the mountain..
What is your opinion of these semiannual time changes? Are you OK with it, or do you wish you never had to turn clocks back and forward? If we went to all the same time us Old Folks would miss the early bird..
Do you use electronic funds transfer/online banking or do you prefer paper checks and doing your banking in person?
When was the last time you were inside a brick and mortar bank? The other day.. It's a brick bank
In Ireland, today is Love Your Red Hair Day. Do you have red hair, or do you know someone who does?
Today in History
1492 – Christopher Columbus is introduced to corn (maize) by the native people of Cuba.
1605 – Guy Fawkes Day. The “Gunpowder Plot” attempted by Catholic conspirator Guy Fawkes is foiled when he is captured before he can blow up Parliament. The holiday is traditionally celebrated with the burning of a Guy Fawkes effigy in a bonfire followed by fireworks.
1639 – The American colonies’ first post office is opened in Massachusetts.
1773 – John Hancock is elected as moderator at a Boston town meeting, where it is resolved that anyone who supports the Tea Act (which was not a tax but gave the British East India company an unfair advantage on tea imports) is “an enemy to America.”
1789 – French National Meeting declares that all French citizens are equal under the law.
1872 – Suffragette Susan B. Anthony votes for Ulysses S. Grant in the U.S. presidential election. [I wonder how, if women were not allowed to vote?]
1895 – First patent for a gasoline-powered automobile is granted to George B. Selden.
1916 – The Kingdom of Poland is established by the emperors of Germany and Austria-Hungary.
1917 – World War I: General Pershing and U.S. troops see action for the first time on the Western Front.
1935 – Parker Bros. launches the game of Monopoly.
1937 – Adolf Hitler, in a secret meeting with his military leaders, announces his intention to go to war.
1940 – Franklin D. Roosevelt wins an unprecedented third term as U.S. president.
1946 – John F. Kennedy elected to the U.S. Senate.
1956 – The Nat King Cole Show premieres on NBC, the first television variety program hosted by an African-American. It will be cancelled after one season due to lack of sponsors.
1967 – The Hither Green railroad crash in the U.K. kills 49 people. Bee Gee Robin Gibbs is among the survivors.
1968 – Richard Nixon is elected U.S. president; defeating Democrat Hubert Humphrey and segregationist George Wallace.
1973 – OPEC announces a 25% cut in oil production.
1979 – Ayatollah Khomeini declares the United States “The Great Satan.”
1992 – Bobby Fischer defeats Boris Spassky for the world chess title.
2000 – Iraqi president Saddam Hussein and two co-defendants are sentenced to death for the massacre of 148 Shi’ia Muslims in 1982.
2007 – China’s first lunar satellite goes into orbit around the Moon.
Word of the Day:
rumbustious adjective (British, informal)
1. boisterous or unruly.
Example:
“Clear to him now, and his departure will make clear to any other politicians in Westminster that behaviour they might have laughed off or treated as part and parcel of the rumbustious life is not acceptable and is not, it seems, acceptable to Number 10.”
Quote of the Day:
“Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance.”
- Will Durant
Today is:
Guy Fawkes Night (Great Britain)<< Is he related to Benny Hill
First day of Standard Time (U.S.)
Book Lovers Day
International Games Day
Bank Transfer Day (U.S.)
National Love Your Red Hair Day (Ireland)
Welcome to the Questions of the Day for Sunday, November 5, 2017. If your birthday is today, you were born under the sign of Scorpio. Some of the famous people born on this date are historian Will Durant; actresses Vivien Leigh, Elke Sommer, Andrea McArdle, Tatum O’Neal and Tilda Swinton; actors Roy Rogers, Joel McCrea and Luke Hemsworth; musicians Ike Turner, Art Garfunkel, Bryan Adams and Kevin Jonas; basketball legend Bill Walton; American football player Odell Beckham, Jr.; British writer-host-fashion designer Alexa Chung; writer Joyce Maynard and celebrity businesswoman Kris Jenner.
Today’s Questions:
The holiday season is upon us (gulp). What, if anything, have you done to prepare?
Nothing. Way too early.
Do you decorate for the holidays? If so, what do you do?
If I don't host a party (we rotate every 4 years), I just do an exterior door decoration, and centerpieces around the house. Perhaps a small real X-Mas tree for the scent.
If your region went from Daylight to standard time, did you remember to turn your clocks back? I was reminded by the news
How many clocks did you have to adjust? I have no idea. Many. The main are radio controlled, the kitchen, TV and other gadgets will be adjusted on the go, and so the wrist watches.
What is your opinion of these semiannual time changes? Are you OK with it, or do you wish you never had to turn clocks back and forward? Whoever invented it should be given Darwin Award, and put in asylum. Too late now...
Do you use electronic funds transfer/online banking or do you prefer paper checks and doing your banking in person? I do electronic banking since it was available to public, only two stubborn places still expect me to write a check...
Sometimes I visit the banks in person.
When was the last time you were inside a brick and mortar bank? About 10 days ago.
In Ireland, today is Love Your Red Hair Day. Do you have red hair, or do you know someone who does? My natural hair has reddish tone, but dyed now to Rose Gold. My coworker has beautiful Red Copper hair.
Today in History
1492 – Christopher Columbus is introduced to corn (maize) by the native people of Cuba.
1605 – Guy Fawkes Day. The “Gunpowder Plot” attempted by Catholic conspirator Guy Fawkes is foiled when he is captured before he can blow up Parliament. The holiday is traditionally celebrated with the burning of a Guy Fawkes effigy in a bonfire followed by fireworks.
1639 – The American colonies’ first post office is opened in Massachusetts.
1773 – John Hancock is elected as moderator at a Boston town meeting, where it is resolved that anyone who supports the Tea Act (which was not a tax but gave the British East India company an unfair advantage on tea imports) is “an enemy to America.”
1789 – French National Meeting declares that all French citizens are equal under the law.
1872 – Suffragette Susan B. Anthony votes for Ulysses S. Grant in the U.S. presidential election. [I wonder how, if women were not allowed to vote?] <<< Explained here: http://www.americanheritage.com/cont...lysses-s-grant
1895 – First patent for a gasoline-powered automobile is granted to George B. Selden.
1916 – The Kingdom of Poland is established by the emperors of Germany and Austria-Hungary.
1917 – World War I: General Pershing and U.S. troops see action for the first time on the Western Front.
1935 – Parker Bros. launches the game of Monopoly.
1937 – Adolf Hitler, in a secret meeting with his military leaders, announces his intention to go to war.
1940 – Franklin D. Roosevelt wins an unprecedented third term as U.S. president.
1946 – John F. Kennedy elected to the U.S. Senate.
1956 – The Nat King Cole Show premieres on NBC, the first television variety program hosted by an African-American. It will be cancelled after one season due to lack of sponsors.
1967 – The Hither Green railroad crash in the U.K. kills 49 people. Bee Gee Robin Gibbs is among the survivors.
1968 – Richard Nixon is elected U.S. president; defeating Democrat Hubert Humphrey and segregationist George Wallace.
1973 – OPEC announces a 25% cut in oil production.
1979 – Ayatollah Khomeini declares the United States “The Great Satan.”
1992 – Bobby Fischer defeats Boris Spassky for the world chess title.
2000 – Iraqi president Saddam Hussein and two co-defendants are sentenced to death for the massacre of 148 Shi’ia Muslims in 1982.
2007 – China’s first lunar satellite goes into orbit around the Moon.
Word of the Day:
rumbustious adjective (British, informal)
1. boisterous or unruly.
Example:
“Clear to him now, and his departure will make clear to any other politicians in Westminster that behaviour they might have laughed off or treated as part and parcel of the rumbustious life is not acceptable and is not, it seems, acceptable to Number 10.”
Quote of the Day:
“Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance.”
- Will Durant
Today is:
Guy Fawkes Night (Great Britain)
First day of Standard Time (U.S.)
Book Lovers Day
International Games Day
Bank Transfer Day (U.S.)
National Love Your Red Hair Day (Ireland)
The holiday season is upon us (gulp). What, if anything, have you done to prepare? Nope
Do you decorate for the holidays? If so, what do you do? Nope. Just another day to me. Used to, though.
If your region went from Daylight to standard time, did you remember to turn your clocks back? How many clocks did you have to adjust? none
What is your opinion of these semiannual time changes? Are you OK with it, or do you wish you never had to turn clocks back and forward? I like it getting dark around 7pm, myself.
Do you use electronic funds transfer/online banking or do you prefer paper checks and doing your banking in person? Online
When was the last time you were inside a brick and mortar bank? Last month
In Ireland, today is Love Your Red Hair Day. Do you have red hair, or do you know someone who does? I don't, but my nephew does.
Today’s Questions:
The holiday season is upon us (gulp). What, if anything, have you done to prepare? Nothing.
Do you decorate for the holidays? If so, what do you do? Very little decoration anymore. Small table top tree and a few little things strung around.
If your region went from Daylight to standard time, did you remember to turn your clocks back? How many clocks did you have to adjust? O
What is your opinion of these semiannual time changes? Are you OK with it, or do you wish you never had to turn clocks back and forward? I wish there were just one time all the year around all over the country by eliminating dst.
Do you use electronic funds transfer/online banking or do you prefer paper checks and doing your banking in person? Both.
When was the last time you were inside a brick and mortar bank? Years, we use a credit union instead of a bank.
In Ireland, today is Love Your Red Hair Day. Do you have red hair, or do you know someone who does? Brother. thanksbay
Today’s Questions: The holiday season is upon us (gulp). What, if anything, have you done to prepare? I've bought a turkey, and a few small gifts.
Do you decorate for the holidays? If so, what do you do? Shortly after Thanksgiving we'll visit a neighbor's tree farm and cut our Christmas trees. I'll buy a wreath and garland & decorate the house a bit. I love having a real tree in the house.
If your region went from Daylight to standard time, did you remember to turn your clocks back? How many clocks did you have to adjust? Have done, there are only two to change.
What is your opinion of these semiannual time changes? Are you OK with it, or do you wish you never had to turn clocks back and forward? I am looking forward to having a bit more light in the morning. It does mess with the kid's schedules though.
Do you use electronic funds transfer/online banking or do you prefer paper checks and doing your banking in person? Do a bit of both.
When was the last time you were inside a brick and mortar bank? I was at the credit union a couple weeks ago; it's been longer since I've been to the bank.
In Ireland, today is Love Your Red Hair Day. Do you have red hair, or do you know someone who does? Son-in-law has red hair and one of the teachers has as well. She's married to a redhead and they have two beautiful red haired, blue eyed little girls.
Today’s Questions:
The holiday season is upon us (gulp). What, if anything, have you done to prepare? Nothing
Do you decorate for the holidays? If so, what do you do? Don't decorate
If your region went from Daylight to standard time, did you remember to turn your clocks back? How many clocks did you have to adjust? I remembered. I just changed my watch. I'll do the microwave and stove in a bit. It's the car clock I have to remember to do.
What is your opinion of these semiannual time changes? Are you OK with it, or do you wish you never had to turn clocks back and forward? Since retired it's not that important anymore. Used to mean more when I had to go out to work in the morning.
Do you use electronic funds transfer/online banking or do you prefer paper checks and doing your banking in person? I don't answer these kind of questions on line.
When was the last time you were inside a brick and mortar bank? In April.
In Ireland, today is Love Your Red Hair Day. Do you have red hair, or do you know someone who does?
Love red hair. Always wished I had it. Nephew has red hair.
Today’s Questions: The holiday season is upon us (gulp). What, if anything, have you done to prepare? Nothing yet--usually I have a few gifts tucked away that I found among my travels--but I have nothing.
Do you decorate for the holidays? If so, what do you do?Very little decorating. I did more when I had children living here.
If your region went from Daylight to standard time, did you remember to turn your clocks back? How many clocks did you have to adjust? Yes, about eight.
What is your opinion of these semiannual time changes? Are you OK with it, or do you wish you never had to turn clocks back and forward? Since I go to bed around 7:30pm, I like it getting dark earlier.
Do you use electronic funds transfer/online banking or do you prefer paper checks and doing your banking in person? Online banking/transfer!
When was the last time you were inside a brick and mortar bank? Actually last week, had to close an account.
In Ireland, today is Love Your Red Hair Day. Do you have red hair, or do you know someone who does? I do know a couple of people with red hair.
Today in History 1492 – Christopher Columbus is introduced to corn (maize) by the native people of Cuba. 1605 – Guy Fawkes Day. The “Gunpowder Plot” attempted by Catholic conspirator Guy Fawkes is foiled when he is captured before he can blow up Parliament. The holiday is traditionally celebrated with the burning of a Guy Fawkes effigy in a bonfire followed by fireworks. 1639 – The American colonies’ first post office is opened in Massachusetts. 1773 – John Hancock is elected as moderator at a Boston town meeting, where it is resolved that anyone who supports the Tea Act (which was not a tax but gave the British East India company an unfair advantage on tea imports) is “an enemy to America.” 1789 – French National Meeting declares that all French citizens are equal under the law. 1872 – Suffragette Susan B. Anthony votes for Ulysses S. Grant in the U.S. presidential election. [I wonder how, if women were not allowed to vote?] 1895 – First patent for a gasoline-powered automobile is granted to George B. Selden. 1916 – The Kingdom of Poland is established by the emperors of Germany and Austria-Hungary. 1917 – World War I: General Pershing and U.S. troops see action for the first time on the Western Front. 1935 – Parker Bros. launches the game of Monopoly. 1937 – Adolf Hitler, in a secret meeting with his military leaders, announces his intention to go to war. 1940 – Franklin D. Roosevelt wins an unprecedented third term as U.S. president. 1946 – John F. Kennedy elected to the U.S. Senate. 1956 – The Nat King Cole Show premieres on NBC, the first television variety program hosted by an African-American. It will be cancelled after one season due to lack of sponsors. 1967 – The Hither Green railroad crash in the U.K. kills 49 people. Bee Gee Robin Gibbs is among the survivors. 1968 – Richard Nixon is elected U.S. president; defeating Democrat Hubert Humphrey and segregationist George Wallace. 1973 – OPEC announces a 25% cut in oil production. 1979 – Ayatollah Khomeini declares the United States “The Great Satan.” 1992 – Bobby Fischer defeats Boris Spassky for the world chess title. 2000 – Iraqi president Saddam Hussein and two co-defendants are sentenced to death for the massacre of 148 Shi’ia Muslims in 1982. 2007 – China’s first lunar satellite goes into orbit around the Moon.
Word of the Day: rumbustiousadjective (British, informal)
1. boisterous or unruly.
Example:
“Clear to him now, and his departure will make clear to any other politicians in Westminster that behaviour they might have laughed off or treated as part and parcel of the rumbustious life is not acceptable and is not, it seems, acceptable to Number 10.”
Quote of the Day:
“Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance.”
- Will Durant
Today is:
Guy Fawkes Night (Great Britain)
First day of Standard Time (U.S.)
Book Lovers Day
International Games Day
Bank Transfer Day (U.S.)
National Love Your Red Hair Day (Ireland)[/quote]
Have a super duper day!
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I know lots of people with red hair.
I thought I was doing good planning to change the alarm clock before bed. 
and should be done away with permanently. 
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