11 - 11 - 2011

I hope it would be some memorable day for you, all, PnQers :)

If you have some magical/weird/interesting event that you have encountered or heard about, today, please share it with us. Also, if you stumbled upon any link (video..photo..poem..information) about this day, share it =]

And one more thing, ONE HOUR left for the New 7 Wonders of the world to be announced.

Great luck to all countries on that list XD

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Power Number
According to numerology, each number holds a unique vibration with associated traits attached to it. One and two symbolize masculine and feminine energy, respectively, with one deemed as "the creator." When repeated, one becomes 11, which is considered the Master Number, representing rebirth and, you guessed it, new beginnings.

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It Takes Two
When broken down into separate digits (1+1=2), the number 11 resonates with the number two and, therefore, takes on additional attributes. Today is plush for matters of the heart, since 11 is commonly associated with intuition, inspiration, compassion, and tolerance, while two, the number associated with feminine energy, embodies union and partnership.

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Place Your Bets
Today may be an extra lucky day to gamble, given how many games include 11 in favorable ways. Eleven is a very desirable hand in Blackjack, causing players to double down and increase their potential winnings. In Craps, 11 is just as good as the favorable seven on an initial roll. Eleven is reportedly a popular lotto number as well as no doubt because of all its vibrating power.

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Good Vibrations
With the presence of three 11s in the date, feminine energy is strongly at play promoting awareness, cooperation and healing on a global scale. Today, a movement called Global Pause for Peace is asking spiritual communities around the world to gather in ritual, prayer and meditation to harness today's harmonious energy and raise the global vibration.

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Keeping The Peace
Today is also Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I, when Germany and the Allied nations called for resolution on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Some hotels and resorts in the U.S. are using today's special date to pay homage to men and women who've served in the military, with special discounts and donations to the USO.

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Breaking Dawn
In terms of astrology, we are currently transitioning into the 11th house of the zodiac the age of the Aquarius. Progressive and intuitive, the sign rules technology, humanitarianism, philanthropy, nonconformity and idealism. According to astrological predictions, a wealth of new information will dominate the coming months.

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Do The Math
You may have to be a mathematician to get excited by the numerical tricks that 11 which is the sixth prime number can perform: When multiplied by itself, the number 11 equals a palindrome every time from 11 x 11 (which equals 121) to 1,111,111 x 1,111,111 (which equals a pleasing 1,234,567,654,321) and beyond.

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Save The Date
Couples worldwide have long hitched their marital fortunes to special dates, signing their nuptials on ones that bear the same number for the month, day and year. Wedding industry experts believe it's a combination of superstition and meaning that make them so desirable, but many couples simply want an unforgettable anniversary date. According to David's Bridal, 57,000 ceremonies will take place today, surpassing the 39,000 weddings that commenced last year on 10/10/10.

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Crazy Eights
For the Chinese, it doesn't get luckier than the number eight, and on 08/08/08, 9,000 couples exchanged vows in Beijing alone, while hundreds of American couples had Chinese-themed weddings in honor of the date's significance in that culture. And since China was hosting the 2008 Summer Games, the country commenced the opening ceremonies at 8 p.m. on Aug. 8.

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One More Time
Dec. 12, 2012, will be last time the date will be the same number across the board until the next century. Extremists are predicting the end of the world, which would coincide with the end of the Mayan Calendar. While this makes for a good story John Cusack starred in a recent movie about the prophecy we look forward simply to another worldwide numerical celebration

It's Veterans Day here, that's the only significance to this day for me. So thankful for all the men, women and their families for their service and sacrifice.

Sylvia :)

That was really interesting. Thanks for sharing. I'm amazed with what those 3 elevens hold of meanings to different cultures... This day must be special.

I don't know what this day means but YAY! happy Veterans day!

^ hahahhahahhahahahha lol :p where have you been hiding?

Http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remembrance_Day

"Lest We Forget"

Thanks for reminding us all Abed.

I was driving 4hrs home today, but I was able to pay my respects, give thanks and catch the ceremonies on the radio.

I'd like to share a poem with everyone, some of you may be familiar with it others may not. It's an interesting poem in that it explains how the poppy came to be the universal symbol to commemorate those who sacrificed their lives on this day. The association between the poppy and war dates back to the battle of Ypres in 1915, where writer and Canadian Lt.-Col. John McCrae witnessed a field of poppies growing over the graves of fellow fallen soldiers, more specifically of a close friend who'd died in battle. He was inspired by what he saw to write what is now considered the most widely known poem ever written by a Canadian entitled "In Flanders Fields" and had he himself become one of the most well-known figures in all of Canada.

"In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly.

Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

Hope you all enjoyed the little bit of information and poem.

Lest we forget.

A beautiful tribute Liz....thank you for sharing it.

Here's one I found..

PLEASE WEAR A POPPY.

"Please wear a poppy," the lady said
And held one forth, but I shook my head.
Then I stopped and watched as she offered them there,
And her face was old and lined with care;
But beneath the scars the years had made
There remained a smile that refused to fade.

A boy came whistling down the street,
Bouncing along on care-free feet.
His smile was full of joy and fun,
"Lady," said he, "may I have one?"
When she's pinned in on he turned to say,
"Why do we wear a poppy today?"

The lady smiled in her wistful way
And answered, "This is Remembrance Day,
And the poppy there is the symbol for
The gallant men who died in war.
And because they did, you and I are free -
That's why we wear a poppy, you see.

"I had a boy about your size,
With golden hair and big blue eyes.
He loved to play and jump and shout,
Free as a bird he would race about.
As the years went by he learned and grew
and became a man - as you will, too.

"He was fine and strong, with a boyish smile,
But he'd seemed with us such a little while
When war broke out and he went away.
I still remember his face that day
When he smiled at me and said, Goodbye,
I'll be back soon, Mom, so please don't cry.

"But the war went on and he had to stay,
And all I could do was wait and pray.
His letters told of the awful fight,
(I can see it still in my dreams at night),
With the tanks and guns and cruel barbed wire,
And the mines and bullets, the bombs and fire.

"Till at last, at last, the war was won -
And that's why we wear a poppy son."
The small boy turned as if to go,
Then said, "Thanks, lady, I'm glad to know.
That sure did sound like an awful fight,
But your son - did he come back all right?"

A tear rolled down each faded check;
She shook her head, but didn't speak.
I slunk away in a sort of shame,
And if you were me you'd have done the same;
For our thanks, in giving, if oft delayed,
Thought our freedom was bought - and thousands paid!

And so when we see a poppy worn,
Let us reflect on the burden borne,
By those who gave their very all
When asked to answer their country's call
That we at home in peace might live.
Then wear a poppy! Remember - and give!

~~By Don Crawford.~~

I really like those two pieces. Thank you Hellon and Elizabeth for sharing.

The lady smiled in her wistful way
And answered, "This is Remembrance Day,
And the poppy there is the symbol for
The gallant men who died in war.
And because they did, you and I are free -
That's why we wear a poppy, you see.

^ woah!

It was my brothers dogs birthday... They had a birthday party for her.... She was 11

What a lucky dog!

Lmao :p

Hehehehehheheheheheheheehheehehehheheheehehehehehehehehheehhehehehehehheehehehhe

ohhh dear god, nickoo