Word of the Day
Wiki WIK-ee (noun) A Web site that allows visitors to make changes, contributions or corrections -- www.merriam-webster.com
Web Site of the Day
The Stephen Crane Society
http://www.wsu.edu/~campbelld/crane/
Want to know more about one of the United Staets’ greatest writers? Head to this Web site, which celebrates Stephen Crane. Here you’ll find information about Crane and his work (he wrote “The Red Badge of Courage,” as well as numerous other works of fiction and poetry), resources and more. If you’re a big fan, you can even find out how to join the society.
Number to Know
2: Number of days Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is actually celebrated. The first day – Nov. 1 – coincides with All Saints’ Day and generally is a remembrance for deceased children. Nov. 2, All Souls’s Day, is a remembrance for adults.
This Day in History
Nov. 1, 1968: The Motion Picture Association of America's film rating system is officially introduced, originating with the ratings G, M, R and X.
Today’s Featured Birthday
Actress/model Jenny McCarthy (37)
Daily Quote
“A man said to the universe: ‘Sir, I exist!’ ‘However,’ replied the universe, ‘the fact has not created in me a sense of obligation.’” – American writer Stephen Crane, who was born on this date in 1871
