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Every step, no matter how small, is part of a bigger journey, and today is your chance to embrace it all. Smile at the beauty in the little thingsโ€”theyโ€™re what make life extraordinary. Letโ€™s make today full of appreciation and light! ๐ŸŒธโœจ

Good morning! Today is a fresh start, a chance to pause and notice the little wonders around youโ€”the warmth of the sun, the sound of laughter, or the kindness of a stranger. These small, beautiful moments often hold the greatest joy. Take a deep breath, open your heart, and let gratitude guide you.

Nov 20, 2024 | Author, Julie Schwerin

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a tray of gingerbread men
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Americans often exhibit a proclivity for the mindset of "disagreement as opposition," wherein dislike for another necessitates constant counteraction. This dynamic mirrors the allure of a dramatic afternoon soap opera, offering a sense of conflict-driven entertainment and emotional engagement.

For example:

"H1-3" refers to Hydrogen (H is 1st in the periodic table), and the 3rd letter in "Hydrogen" is "d."

2. Form the Words:
Use the decoded letters from each clue to construct meaningful words.

3. Reveal the Phrase:
Combine the words into a coherent message.

Instructions:

1. Decode the Clues:
Each chemical element represents a letter, and the numbers tell you how to extract it:

The first number (e.g., H1) is the position of the element's symbol in the periodic table.

The second number (e.g., -3) indicates which letter of the elementโ€™s name to take.

Cryptic Code Puzzle: "The Enigma of Elements"

Puzzle:

Hidden within this cryptic table lies the answer to a mysterious question. Use the given clues to decipher the phrase.

1. H1-3 He2-4 Li3-5
2. Be4-2 B2-6 C3-4
3. N1-1 O2-3 F4-5
4. Ne3-4 Na4-1 Mg2-5

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Dang, I left at beginning of year and just got back 2 weeks ago and in that time my son learned how to cook amazingly. Awesome!

Sonic would be the leading character for Sega platforms throughout the 1990s, and would eventually be licensed to other companies once Sega stopped producing itโ€™s own platforms with its Dreamcast system.

What Happened on November 19th

November 19, 1992

Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Is Released

Sega releases the second game for its top franchise, Sonic the Hedgehog, for the Sega Genesis platform. Genesis was running second to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System with its franchise creations such as Mario and Starfox.

Given the title referencing Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the festive Piazza seems to stand in for the Capulet's ball. The young John Ruskin (1819โ€“1900), later a prominent art critic, defended Turner's artistic choices and any perceived inaccuracies in the portrayal of Venice. Ultimately, the painting speaks for itself, showcasing Turner's mastery of atmospheric effects and dynamic perspective in one of the most evocative works of his later career.

Some scholars speculate that Turner may have used these effects to draw a parallel between Veniceโ€™s former glory under Austrian rule and contemporary London.

In the piazza below, a multitude of carnival-goers enjoys musicians, puppet shows, and the fireworks near Florianโ€™s cafรฉ. The nocturnal setting, with bursts of fire lighting up the night, captures the revelry and drama.

To the right is the upper level of the Doge's Palace, slightly compressed in Turner's depiction. Further right, the building with the slender cupola is the Zecca, or Mint, and just above it, two vertical brushstrokes suggest the iconic columns of the Lion of San Marco and San Theodore, situated in the Piazzetta. The Riva degli Schiavoni, teeming with boats, extends into the distance, while fireworks illuminate the sky above larger vessels near Palladio's San Giorgio Maggiore.

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