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Book 99 years overdue returned to Mass. library
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. – The book returned to the New Bedford Public Library in Massachusetts this week wasn't overdue by a week, a month or even a year. It was nearly a century overdue, and the fine came to $361.35..
"Facts I Ought to Know about the Government of My Country" was supposed to have been returned by May 10, 1910.
Stanley Dudek told the Standard Times newspaper he came across the book while going through things that had belonged to his mother, who died about 10 years ago. He decided that returning the book to the city was the right thing to do.
The overdue book fine was a penny a day in 1910. But Dudek wasn't asked to pay it.
The library plans to display the book in its special collection.
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A Big Wish
Five-year-old Aubrey is sitting in Santa’s lap at the big department store. It is December 23rd
– just two days before Christmas!
Santa: Well, aren’t you a pretty little girl!
Aubrey: Thank you, Santa. I am wearing my new green dress just for you!
Santa: Thank you, young lady. Mrs. Santa never wears a new dress for me.
Aubrey: Does she help you with presents for the children?
Santa: She sure does. Speaking of presents, what do you want for Christmas? Have you been a good girl?
Aubrey: I am always a good girl, Santa. I help Mommy and Daddy all the time. I want a tiger for Christmas. And an elephant. And maybe a giraffe.
Santa: Well, young lady........Are you opening a zoo?
Aubrey: No, silly Santa. I live on a big farm. I am tired of the pigs, cows and sheep. I want some new pets.
Santa: How will I bring the animals to you? They are too big for my sleigh.
Aubrey: My Uncle Pat has a U-Haul shop. He told me you can borrow one of his trucks!
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Santa Claus
The legend of Santa Claus originates from a 4th century bishop named Saint Nicholas of Myra. Famous for his generosity to the poor in what is present day Turkey, Saint Nicholas is said to have saved three impoverished daughters from slavery by providing for their dowries. Saint Nicholas is portrayed as a bearded bishop in canonical robes, and his feast day is celebrated on the anniversary of his death, December 6.
Toward the end of the 18th century, Dutch settlers brought the legend of Saint Nicholas, known to them as Sinter Klaas, to America. Legend has it that Sinter Klaas rode a white horse and left gifts in wooden shoes. This story merged with the British character Father Christmas, who dates back at least as far as the 17th century. Sinter Klaas was eventually Americanized to “Santa Claus.”
The rituals and fantasy surrounding Santa Claus became fixed in the modern American imagination with the publication of the poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement Moore in 1823. Better known as “The Night Before Christmas,” the poem established Santa´s physical appearance (plump and jolly), his mode of transportation (a sleigh pulled by eight reindeer), and his method of toy delivery (down the chimney) for generations to come.
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to give something away
to ruin a secret
Jerry was very angry when I gave away what his Christmas present was.
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Istanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents.
Turkey has hundreds beaches and marinas which have the "Blue Flag" (an European award for the best clean water) on the Mediterranean and Aegean.
Turks introduced coffee to Europe.
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Q: What do you call Santa's Helpers?
A: Subordinate clauses!
Q: What does Santa call his wife at tax time?
A: A dependent Claus.
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It was Christmas and the judge was in a merry mood as he asked the prisoner,"What are you charged with?"
"Doing my Christmas shopping early", replied the defendant.
"That's no offense," said the judge. "How early were you doing this shopping?"
"Before the store opened."
Knock Knock
Who's there ?
Snow
Snow who ?
Snow business like show business !
Knock Knock
Who's there ?
Wayne
Wayne who ?
Wayne in a manger... !
Knock Knock
Who's there ?
Donut
Donut who ?
Donut open till Christmas !
Knock Knock
Who's there ?
Oakham
Oakham who ?
Oakham all ye faithful !
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They asked, “How can life end?”
I said, “Time ends like how love ends.”
If passion turns to fire,
When love is ending;
Don’t worry!
Like everything,
It is just a lie.
Time was moving to the end of life.
He left everything behind.
He was living for himself.
He forgot even his loves, hopes and defenses.
Nobody could find him.
Time was flowing by.
Written by: Ozgur Yetkinoglu, Level 6, Besiktas 2
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