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Thursday 3 Nov 2016



Jellyfish Day



Although Jellyfish Day may sound a bit odd to some, it only makes sense to celebrate an invertebrate that has been on this earth for million of years longer than humans.

So, this event is meant to honour our slightly slimy counterparts that can sometimes cause a bit of consternation at the beach.

Most feel that the informal origins of Jellyfish Day likely stem from a group of enthusiastic marine biologists or simply through those who merely respect the simplicity of these strange and yet beautiful creatures.

The day normally falls within springtime, as this is the season when jellyfish will begin their migration to the shores of the northern hemisphere. Obviously, commemorating this event can be a bit difficult. We cannot take a jellyfish out to dinner nor would it enjoy a day at the spa. So, simply travelling to the beach in hopes of catching a glimpse of one is all that it takes.



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International Project Management Day

”Of all the things I’ve done, the most vital is coordinating the talents of those who work for us and pointing them at a common goal.” – Walt Disney

There’s a huge project on the table, the kind of project that takes months if not years to finish, and dozens if not hundreds of people to properly manage. The resources needed for this are going to be immense, and keeping all the moving parts coordinated will no doubt be a challenge for the ages.

Without being properly managed, the whole thing will fall apart, or at the very least take much longer and more money than it should.

Who do we look to when we find a situation like this?

Project Managers.

International Project Management Day honors the Project Manager, and encourages the people and organizations that rely on them to do the same.

History of International Project Management Day

”All things are created twice; first mentally; then physically. The key to creative is to begin with the end in mind, with a vision and a blue print of the desired result.” – Stephen Covey

International Project Management Day first came about in 2004, spearheaded by Laverne Johnson and Lori Milhaven in conjunction with the men and women of the IIL (International Institute of Learning) team. They knew the hard work that project managers do, and how much they add to a project coming off efficiently and on time, with all the p’s and q’s crossed.

Project Managers make sure that everything’s moving smoothly, and work in every industry and sector, from government to volunteer. International Project Management Day focuses on bringing the recognition they deserve for helping our greatest goals come about with smooth competence.

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November 3 Birthdays




Roseanne Barr - 64



Dolph Lundgren - 59



Charles Bronson - (1921-2003)



Elizabeth Smart - 29



Adam Ant - 62








November 3rd

2004: During a ceremony at Buckingham Palace, Eric Clapton was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for “contribution to British life”.

2003: Aerosmith appeared with Hank Williams Jr. to perform “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight” live on Monday Night Football.

2002: Santana reached number one on the Billboard 200 Album Chart for the fourth time with Shaman which spent one week on top. This album also contained collaborations, like his previous album Supernatural.

1999: Jane’s Addiction singer Perry Farrell held an album release party that featured go-go dancers, projections and lots of drummers for his debut solo album Song Yet to be Sung which wasn’t released until 2001.

1995: Hootie and the Blowfish reached an out-of- court settlement with Bob Dylan over unauthorized use of Dylan’s lyrics in their hit single “Only Wanna Be With You”.

1994: Rush drummer Neil Peart made an appearance on the talk show Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher.

1991: Promoter Bill Graham’s funeral was held at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. The event included performances by the Grateful Dead, Santana, Jackson Browne, Joe Satriani and Journey’s final public performance with Steve Perry.

1979: The Eagles reached number one on the Billboard 200 Album Chart for the fourth time with The Long Run which spent nine consecutive weeks at number one making it the last number one album of the 1970’s.

1979: Fleetwood Mac peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with “Tusk” which was their fifth top ten single in the U.S.

1965: The Beatles recorded “Michelle” at EMI Studios in London. The song went on to become one of their most popular songs in France as some of the lyrics were in French.