Month: May 2011

Did you know…

Did you know…

 

 
  • … that Charles Brady King made and drove the first automobile (pictured) in Detroit—three months before Henry Ford made his?
  • … that the Jain universal history is composed of the deeds of 63 illustrious persons known as Salakapurusas?
  • … that some English fans, including members of Combat 18, gave the Nazi salute to the Irish national anthem before the Lansdowne Road football riot?
  • … that the extinct Pliocene pine Pinus matthewsii is thought to have been a colonizing tree?
  • … that the scene featuring Ursula Andress in her iconic white bikini in the 1962 James Bond film Dr. No has been voted No. 1 in “the 100 Greatest Sexy Moments” of cinema?
  • … that taaffeite, one of the world’s rarest gemstones, is the first mineral known to contain both beryllium and magnesium as essential components?
  • … that Henry Walton Ellis was appointed an ensign in the 89th Regiment of Foot at birth, and when the regiment disbanded the baby was put on half-pay?

On this Day……..

On this day…

May 23: Victoria Day in Canada (2011)

 
  • 1618 – In the Second Defenestration of Prague, Protestant members of the Bohemian aristocracy threw Catholic regents of Emperor Ferdinand II out the third-storey window of Prague Castle, precipitating the Thirty Years’ War.
  • 1701 – Scottish privateer William Kidd was executed for piracy.
  • 1844 – Siyyid `Alí-Muhammad Shírází proclaimed that he was “the Báb”, after a Shi`a religious concept, marking the beginning of the Bábí movement, the forerunner of the Bahá’í Faith.
  • 1934 – American criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were ambushed and killed by police on a desolate road near their hideout in Bienville Parish, Louisiana.
  • 1945 – End of World War II in Europe: Reichspräsident Karl Dönitz was captured and his Flensburg Government was dissolved.
  • 2008 – To resolve a 29-year-old territorial dispute, the International Court of Justice awarded Middle Rocks to Malaysia and Pedra Branca to Singapore.

In the News…….

  • At least 89 people are killed by a tornado, the United States’ deadliest in 58 years, in Joplin, Missouri.
  • Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life wins the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
  • Protests against the government continue in cities across Spain, despite a ban before elections.
  • Aircraft manufacturers Boeing and Airbus both claim victory after the WTO rules on the world’s largest trade dispute.
  • Dominique Strauss-Kahn resigns his position as head of the International Monetary Fund in the wake of sexual assault charges.
  • Garret FitzGerald, former Taoiseach of Ireland and founder of the New Ireland Forum, dies at 85.

Sagittarius Sachet

Sagittarius Sachet
 
 
3 parts Sassafras
2 parts Cedar
2 parts Clove
1 part Star Anise
1 part Dragon’s blood
1 part Juniper
 
Tie up in purple cloth and wear or carry to strengthen the positive aspects of your sign.

Sacred Bundle Sachet

Sacred Bundle Sachet
 
 
3 parts Cachana root
1 dried Chili pepper
1 kernel Corn
1 pinch powdered Turquoise

Wrap in white cloth and bury near your front door (or in a flowerpot) to guard your home and bless it with power.

Your Rune For May 22nd is Thurisaz

Your Rune For Today
Thurisaz

Thurisaz embodies the polarity of life and death and the struggle to keep them in balance. Expect conflict, hardship and obstacles, but be assured that remaining focused and in touch with your inner strengths will see you through whatever comes your way. This Rune may also represent protection from your enemies, which is never a bad thing.