Monday OT: August 10 is Revolutionary

August 3 is day 223 of the Gregorian Calendar year,
Boomtime, Bureaucracy 3, 3186 YOLD (Discordian)
And let us not forget 13.0.7.13.9 mlc (the Mayan Long Count)

Gral. Emiliano Zapata

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Talkin' 'bout a Revolution

On August 10, 1585, Queen Elizabeth of England signed a treaty of support for the "Dutch Rebels", an outgrowth of the Water Geuzen.  They had, at the time, no homeland but were fighting against Spain which occupied and ruled the low countries.  When finally victorious, they founded the Dutch Republic.  This pissed off Phillip the Sap so much that he started the Anglo-Spanish was and dropped a bundle on the the Spanish Armada.

On August 10, 1680, under the leadership of Po Pay or Pope', the indigenous pueblo people began a revolt against the Spanish colonial rule of Santa Fe de Nuevo México. This was a Spanish province generally located in the area currently known as New Mexico but larger than today's State. The Pueblo revolutionaries killed some 400 Spaniards and drove the remaining 2,200 settlers out of the province.  The Spaniards were unable to reconquer the area for twelve years.

August 10, 1782 was the birthday of aptly named insurgent leader Vicente Guerrero.

Though the Pueblo Revolution doesn't get a lot of ink  in the "World History" books, part of the date does.The 10th of August is often used to denote the Storming of the Tuileries Palace in  1792, ending the French monarchy with the arrest of Louis XVI.

In between those last two events we find the effective date, so to speak, of the revolt of the 13 North American colonies against England.  Though the US Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776, news of that event did not reach England until August 10, 1776.

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On this day in history:

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1270 – Yekuno Amlak took the imperial throne of Ethiopia, restoring the Solomonic dynasty to power.

1519 – Ferdinand Magellan's five ships set sail from Seville to circumnavigate the globe. 

1585 – The Treaty of Nonsuch was signed by Elizabeth I of England and the Dutch Rebels. This was the first internatinal treaty signed by the Rebels (against Spain) and who would become the Dutch Republic.

1628 – The  Vasa sank the Stockholm harbor after only 20 minutes or so

1675 – The foundation stone of the Royal Greenwich Observatory was laid.

1680 – The Pueblo Revolt began in Santa Fe de Nuevo México. 

1741 – King Marthanda Varma of Travancore defeated the Dutch East India Company at Colachel, ending Dutch colonial rule in India.

1755 – The British Army began to forcibly deport the Acadians from Nova Scotia to the Thirteen Colonies. Louisiana says merci!

1776 – Word of the US Declaration of Independence reached London.

1792 – The Storming of the Tuileries Palace

1793 – The Musée du Louvre officially opened .

1813 – The Instituto Nacional, Chile's oldest and most prestigious school, was founded,. 

1846 – The Smithsonian Institution was chartered by the US Congress 

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1897 – Felix Hoffmann discovered an improved way of synthesizing aspirin

1913 – Delegates from Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, and Greece signed the Treaty of Bucharest, ending the Second Balkan War.

1949 – U.S. President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act Amendment, streamlining the defense agencies of the United States government, and renaming the War Department as the Department of Defense.

1953 – The French Union withdrew its forces from Operation Camargue against the Viet Minh. (But see 1961, below)

1954 – The groundbreaking ceremony for the Saint Lawrence Seaway was held.

1961 – The U.S. Army began Operation Ranch Hand, spraying an estimated 20 million US gallons of defoliants and herbicides over rural areas of South Vietnam and no doubt winning their hearts and minds in the process. 

1988 – Ronald Reagan signed the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, providing $20,000 payments to Japanese Americans who were interned in or relocated by the US during WW II.

2003 – The highest temperature ever recorded in the United Kingdom so far, 38.5 °C (101.3 °F) in Kent, England.

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Born this day in:

„Compañeros, this old man is my father. He has come to offer me rewards in the name of the Spaniards. I have always respected my father but my homeland comes first.“

— Vicente Guerrero

1782 – Vicente Guerrero, insurgent leader

1809 – John Kirk Townsend, ornithologist and explorer 

1848 – William Harnett, Ipainter and educator

1872 – William Manuel Johnson, bassist 

1889 – Charles Darrow, game designer, created Monopoly 

1902 – Arne Tiselius, biochemist and academic,

1909 – Leo Fender, businessman

1913 – Wolfgang Paul, physicist and academic,

1922 – Al Alberts, pop singer (The Four Aces) and composer

1926 – Carol Ruth Vander Velde, mathematician

1927 – Jimmy Martin, singer and guitarist 

1928 – Jimmy Dean, singer, actor, and businessman,

1928 – Eddie Fisher, singer and actor

1940 – Bobby Hatfield, singer and songwriter

1942 – Michael Pepper, physicist and engineer

1943 – Louise Forestier, singer, songwriter, and actress

1943 – Jimmy Griffin, singer, songwriter, and guitarist 

1943 – Michael Mantler, trumpet player and composer

1943 – Ronnie Spector, singer and songwriter

1947 – Ian Anderson, singer, songwriter, flautist, and guitarist

1950 – Patti Austin, singer and songwriter

1956 – Charlie Peacock, singer, songwriter, pianist, and producer

1957 – Fred Ho, saxophonist, composer, and playwright

1959 – Mark Price, drummer

1959 – Florent Vollant, singer and songwriter

1961 – Jon Farriss, drummer, songwriter, and producer

1962 – Julia Fordham, singer and songwriter

1964 – Aaron Hall, singer and songwriter

1964 – Kåre Kolve, saxophonist and composer

1967 – Todd Nichols, singer, songwriter, and guitarist

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Died this day in:

"Yes, the women will do it. They don't feel as men do about war. Men think of the economic results; women think of the grief and pain, and the damage to the race. If we can bring women to feel that internationalism is higher than nationalism, then they won't stand by governments, they'll stand by humanity."
-- Aletta Jacobs

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1862 – Hon'inbo Shusaku, Go player 

1896 – Otto Lilienthal, pilot and engineer

1929 – Pierre Fatou, mathematician and astronomer 

1929 – Aletta Jacobs,  physician

1945 – Robert H. Goddard, physicist and engineer 

1993 – Euronymous, singer, guitarist, and producer

2002 – Michael Houser,  singer, songwrite,r and guitarist

2007 – James E. Faust, religious leader. That's Faust, as in Faustian.

2008 – Isaac Hayes, singer, songwriter, pianist, producer, and actor 

2011 – Billy Grammer, singer, songwriter, and guitarist 

2013 – Eydie Gormé, singer and actress 

2013 – Jody Payne, singer and guitarist 

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Holidays, Holy Days, Festivals, Feast Days, Days of Recognition, and such:
VJ Day

Smithsonian Day

National Lazy Day

International Biodiesel Day

World Lion Day

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Music goes here, iirc, well, With apologies Wink

Revolution
 

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Al Alberts

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Jimmy Martin

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Bobby Hatfield

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Louise Forestier

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Ronnie Spector

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Ian Anderson

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Patti Austin

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Fred Ho, with must hear intro

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Florent Vollant

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Isaac Hayes

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Billy Grammer

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Image is public domain

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It's an open thread, so do your thing

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Cross posted from http://caucus99percent.com

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Lookout's picture

I figured you would feature this one...
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGLGzRXY5Bw]

Interesting history of the convergence of those various revolutions.

I've got to get my mower blade turning revolutions today...trying to mop up a few last acres. So better head out in the AM cool (about 70F right now).

Take care everyone and thanks for the OT, el.

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“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”

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@Lookout @Lookout
going with all revolution music, but decided to go with Ms. Chapman. "...people gonna rise up ..." probably had a lot to do with it. Wink

good luck with the mowing and watch out for the heat.

be well and have a good one.

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That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --

with her notion of women standing for what is humane. Unfortunately history shows otherwise. The few women who have achieved power and prestige have not exhibited a concern for being exceptionally humane. It could be that class is the problem as opposed to gender. When those in power are capable of consigning huge swaths of people to the category of "deplorables" humanity is in trouble.

Thanks for the OT el, ( I finally addressed your carrot issue, back in the carrot column:-) ) and good morning all.

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@randtntx
are more Maggie Thatchers than Emma Goldmans, or at least they seem to have disproportionate effects.

I check that other thread, I do look back every so often - I have a tab open for that. (had this in wrong comment, must edit)

be well and have a good one.

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@randtntx  
Sociopathy comes in both genders and party lineups.

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Emiliano Zapata

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@randtntx

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That, in its essence, is fascism--ownership of government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power. -- Franklin D. Roosevelt --

busy surviving in the low class not even working class
spent 48 dollars finding the right bike nut to for the pedal shaft
bike industry is nuts every size a different standard oh well
put it back together yesterday morning and went for a test drive
what a great bike, i missed riding it even though it hurts my hands gripping
upon return stopped short in front of storage door
lost my balance and tipped over against wall of neighbors house
banged left shoulder hard enough to break my collarbone
which is why i am typing like archie the cockroach today

i am so lucky neighbors gf was there and she went out and bought me a sling and some cbd lotion
and she called to check on me later and that was really nice
are you sure you dont want to go to the doctor she kept asking
well yes i would i said but i cant afford it

im pretty sure ice and rest and mobilization will be recommended
and i am already doing those things
took an advil dose it made me sick to my stomach but no hives
it got me through the day and night dozing upright in my chair
right on

big challenge carrying water down to little eden
yesterday was over 100f today will be cooler
second crop of long beans growing
made a water blaster out of an old braggs squeeze bottle
every morning was a blast but need two hands for it
not sure whats next but everything will be okay somehow
thanks goodness and all life on this blessed earth

the house is occupied once again since saturday
sweet potatoes are divine
still regrowing leeks
revoltin is good keep going

peace and love

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@eyo

I meant to say earlier if any of the sweet potatoes are too big for your oven, saw them in two and bake in pieces.

Most clavicle fractures heal within 4 to 8 weeks.

I'm sure you found this info too...

The vast majority of collarbone fractures can be treated with a simple sling. Sometimes a swath is wrapped around the sling to hold it to the body. Occasionally a figure-of-eight splint is used. This wraps around both shoulders and the neck to hold the shoulders back and up. Either method is appropriate treatment for the broken collarbone. Patients will be instructed to wear the sling at all times until there is no further pain with movement. This is usually 2 to 4 weeks for children and 4 to 8 weeks for adults.

Be careful and watch yourself. Anyway to rig the bike to carry water as you walk it to the garden? Best to keep weight off your shoulder to heal quickly and well. Do you have nettles for tea? Many suggest it is helpful.

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“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”

@Lookout my water source is upstairs in the bathtub, two 5 gallon buckets and the watering can holds 11.5 pounds about a gallon and a half. 14 trips a day up and down one flight, little eden is right there ten feet from my front door. last night i had to water extra 5 gallons at 8pm everything was fried.
and so am i

Thanks for the info it is reassuring. i will take it as easy as i can. right on happy lazy day
its great reading your weekly watch and comments. i did bake the smaller sweets in slices and they were delicious. lovely colors

the food supply is kinda broken in california the workforce is infected everywhere, not much help available to stop this virus so we will see how that works in the long run. good luck

peace and love

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@eyo

Using a hose from upstairs to your plot?

https://tips.simplygoodstuff.com/how-to-siphon-water/

Just a thought...

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“Until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.”

@Lookout lol my neighbor called right after i read your post and she had both nettles and meadowsweet. i am steeping both right now. thanks

the meadowsweet will be ready in an hour, nettles tomorrow. she said they are packed with good nutrients and the meadowsweet is like aspirin for pain relief. cant wait

thanks to all
peace and love

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@eyo Ouch! It hurts to read of your mishap Eyo! I hope you are OK, play it safe, immobilization is key methinks.

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We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein

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@eyo
number 1 bicycle injury, especially among serious riders, I'm told, and many happen when stopping or standing still. Hope it heals properly and soon.

Watch those high temps and stay hydrated. Any way to find some old scrap rain gutters and use them to let gravity move the water? Or a long hose, a funnel, and a ton of patience?

get well, stay safe and have a good one

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@enhydra lutris thanks i am going to acquire a light hose and fittings for the kitchen sink today hopefully. my neighbor offered to drive and i cant carry the weight without irritation. i hope i can save little eden it gives such the good vibes on the street people often comment. even car drivers honk and wave sometimes. right on i dig it

peace and love

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@eyo

Native name is Bone Heal.

Make a compress and keep it on. Change every 3-4 of hours. Use it for the first two weeks.

If you do not have any pm me and i will send some fed ex. Lemme know. Need more instructions lemme know also. Keep it still. Ibuprofen, if you can tolerate it, 3-4 200mg tabs first two days WITH food or you will fuck up your liver. Every six hours. So sorry to hear this. Thoughts are with you.

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@magiamma yay c99 virtual aid society. i want to say more but all typed out already whew. more later.
thank you

peace and love

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Viva Los Zapatistas!

thanks, amigo.

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@wendy davis

Con mucho gusto.

be well and have a good one.

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Wasn't Emiliano the original guy that said "It is better to die on my feet than to live on my knees"? I think so. Lots of hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurants have a pic of him with that quote attributed to him on the wall. So a hero to me just for that.

If you read the lyrics, it is commendable how often Ian Anderson worked a bird mention, often as metaphor, into his poetry. Far above and beyond probably any other contemporary 'rock' artist. He is a great poet, not to mention, songwriter, artist, musician, theatrical director etc. At 16 in '72 I saw the Thick as a Brick tour in LA. Whole album straight through, mind blown forever. Of course that was the first tour without Clive Bunker and Glenn Cornick, so MK III Jethro Tull. I don't count the Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus appearance with Tony Iommi on guitar as a version since it didn't last but a few weeks, though that performance was great.

have a goodun'!

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@dystopian
Zapata quote.

Haven't thought about Ian Anderson's lyrics and birds, interesting. Thanks for the info.

be well and have a good one.

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This is the live stream going on for over an hour. I see lots of firemen sifting through debris looking for people.

Baltimore Gas Explosion Kills 1, Levels Homes

One woman was killed and several others were injured in what authorities described as a major gas explosion Monday in a northwest Baltimore neighborhood that sparked a search for people who may be trapped.

Two people were transported to a hospital in serious condition following the blast involving three homes, the city fire department said in a statement posted on Twitter. An adult woman died and fire department personnel “continue to search for more,” the statement said.

The local firefighters union reported that at least five people, including children, remained trapped.

Video shows several residential lots covered with piles of scattered debris, the homes completely flattened. Neighboring homes were seen with broken windows and damaged walls.

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Anyone feeling like 2020 is cursed? We have had one disaster after another every week or month since it started.

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@snoopydawg
have been enough allusions and insinuations that I consider that to be a meme.

Assuming Joe is ok, I think he is outside of town

be well and have a good one

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@snoopydawg
almost immediately kicked in with "good, but not even close to what a real utility company can do" (PG&E - San Bruno) and "call Nancy, more thoughts and prayers needed stat."

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Oye that was horrible and I think PGE got to skate on serious charges and only had to pay a small fine? Wasn’t Enron the last company that was seriously charged for anything, but then Lay just suddenly died the next day after he was found guilty? How convenient for him.

Have you been having rolling black outs this summer so that they don’t burn California to the ground?

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@snoopydawg
notice to expect them. I think that PG&E actually copped a plea and got fined for either the camp fire of one other. I'd check but my browser is doing weird shit and has spun me into some other space right now.

be well and have a good one.

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et al

Call Nancy, more thoughts and prayers needed. Boy howdy. Oy. Oy Oy.

Out drawing today. There's that.

Thanks everybody for all the news. Just took the wind outta me.

Take good care, y'all.

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@magiamma
be well and have a good one.

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