Equator (is a circle of latitude that divides a spheroid, such as Earth, into the northern and southern hemispheres. On Earth, it is an imaginary line located at 0 degrees latitude, about 40,075 km (24,901 mi) in circumference, halfway between the North and South poles. The term can also be used for any other celestial body that is roughly spherical. In spatial (3D) geometry, as applied in astronomy, the equator of a rotating spheroid (such as a planet) is the parallel (circle of latitude) at which latitude is defined to be 0°. It is an imaginary line on the spheroid, equidistant from its poles, dividing it into northern and southern hemispheres. In other words, it is the intersection of the spheroid with the plane perpendicular to its axis of rotation and midway between its geographical poles. On and near the equator (on Earth), noontime sunlight appears almost directly overhead (no more than about 23° from the zenith) every day, year-round. Consequently, the equator has a rather stable daytime temperature throughout the year. On the equinoxes (approximately March 20 and September 23) the subsolar point crosses Earth's equator at a shallow angle, sunlight shines perpendicular to Earth's axis of rotation, and all latitudes have nearly a 12-hour day and 12-hour night. The name is derived from medieval Latin word aequator, in the phrase circulus aequator diei et noctis, meaning 'circle equalizing day and night', from the Latin word aequare 'make equal')

The Equator Monument is located on the equator in Pontianak, Indonesia. It marks the division between the northern and southern hemispheres....................

Calling it a night...........................

Fig Leaf - The expression "fig leaf" is widely used figuratively to convey the covering up of an act or an object that is embarrassing or distasteful with something of innocuous appearance, a metaphorical reference to the Biblical Book of Genesis in which Adam and Eve used fig leaves to cover their nudity after eating the forbidden fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Some paintings and statues have the genitals of their subjects covered by a representation of an actual fig leaf or similar object, either as part of the work or added afterward for perceived modesty.

In Ancient Greek art, male nakedness, including the genitals, was common, although the female vulval area was generally covered in art for public display. This tradition continued in Ancient Roman art until the conversion of the Roman Empire to Christianity, when heroic nudity vanished. During the Middle Ages, only the unfortunate (most often the damned) were usually shown naked, although the depictions were then often rather explicit.[4] Adam and Eve were often shown wearing fig or other leaves, following the Biblical description. This was especially a feature of Northern Renaissance art.

From about 1530, the developing reaction to Renaissance freedoms and excesses that led to the Council of Trent also led to a number of artworks, especially in churches or public places, being altered to reduce the amount of nudity on display. Often, as in the famous case of Michelangelo's The Last Judgement, drapery or extra branches from any nearby bush was used. This has been dubbed the "fig leaf campaign". For free-standing statues this did not work well, and carved or cast fig leaves were sometimes added, such as with the plaster copy of Michelangelo's David displayed in Victorian era London.

A statue of Mercury holding the caduceus in the Vatican, with a fig leaf placed over the genitalia. The fig leaf was placed there under the more "chaste" Popes; later, most such coverings were removed.

The Expulsion from the Garden of Eden, by Masaccio, before and after restoration. It was painted in 1425, covered up in 1680, and restored in 1980.

Golden Phoenix (When we think of Dubai, we automatically think of excess. A newly developed desert playground where the world’s wealthiest people come to spend their millions. With such an abundance of wealth flowing through the shopping malls of Dubai, no one should be surprised to learn that within a bakery tucked inside the Dubai Mall (also the world’s most visited shopping mall) lies the world’s most expensive cupcake. It’s a gold-infused cupcake made with Italian cocoa, Ugandan vanilla beans, organic strawberries, edible gold dusting, and comes wrapped in an edible 23-carat gold sheet. And at AU$1,157 apiece, this outlandishly decadent cupcake created by Bloomsbury’s Cupcakes is yet another symbol of a city that over the past 15 years has become a glutton for excess. From the world’s tallest building – the Burj Khalifa – to the world’s biggest airport, one thing is clear: Dubai rarely settles for second best. Only fifteen of the ‘Golden Phoenix’ cupcakes have sold since they first hit the market in 2013, with almost all of the orders placed by the palaces of the UAE’s ruling sheiks. While this type of decadence might seem over the top, especially when one thinks of the more than 2.5 billion people worldwide who survive on less than US$2 a day, the creators of the world’s most expensive cupcake actually have their hearts in the right place. Dubai’s Bloomsbury’s Cupcakes store has decided to donate 50 per cent of the cupcake’s profit to the United Nation’s World Food Programme (WFP). Ashraf Hamouda, Head of Partnership & Business Development for MENA, Central Asia & Eastern Europe at the United Nations World Food Programme, pointed out that the cost of a single ‘Golden Phoenix’ cupcake could feed at least 1,850 malnourished children)

Other expensive desserts...............................

The Golden Phoenix was in my folder for the Valuables topic.............

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Calling it a night...............................

Help - is a verb meaning to give assistance or support to.

Or Help! can be the fifth studio album by the English rock band the Beatles and the soundtrack to their film of the same name. It was released on 6 August 1965. Seven of the fourteen songs, including the singles "Help!" and "Ticket to Ride", appeared in the film and take up the first side of the vinyl album. The second side includes "Yesterday", the most-covered song ever written. The album was met with favorable critical reviews and topped the Australian, German, UK and US charts.

The second film starring the Beatles, Help! sees the group struggle to protect Ringo Starr from a sinister eastern cult and a pair of mad scientists, all of whom are obsessed with obtaining a sacrificial ring sent to him by a fan. The soundtrack was released as the band's fifth studio album under the same name. Help! had its Royal World Premiere at the London Pavilion Theatre in the West End of London on 29 July 1965 in the presence of Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon and the Earl of Snowdon. While not reviewed at the time with the same high level of admiration as their first film, Help! is now credited with influencing the development of music videos.

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Help! - DVD Trailer 2007

Imagination Library (Inspired by her father’s inability to read and write Dolly Parton started her Imagination Library in 1995 for the children within her home county. Today, her program spans five countries and gifts over 1 million free books each month to children around the world)

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John can be a man's first name ... John F. Kennedy -

John can be a chapter in the New Testament of the Bible - 

John can be a toilet - 

John can be a prostitute's client -

Kindred Spirits (A kindred spirit is someone who is your energetic match. He or she could be your best friend, parent, sibling, a romantic partner or someone you admire from a distance. It is a person whose presence makes you feel alive. They understand you and you can understand them. Besides that, both of you have a soul connection. Also, some Kindred spirits will never meet)

or there's this kind of kindred spirit..................

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Lime can be an adverb to describe a shade of the color green.

Lime green

Lime can be a white caustic alkaline substance consisting of calcium oxide, which is obtained by heating limestone and which combines with water with the production of much heat; quicklime. Lime can be used to balance the acidity or add nutrients in your garden/yard.

Limestone quarry

Lime can be a citrus fruit.

My favorite ways to ingest the fruit ...

Key lime pie ...

margaritas ...

and mojitos

Minnesota Nice (is a cultural stereotype applied to the behavior of people from Minnesota and Wisconsin implying residents are unusually courteous, reserved, mild-mannered and passive-aggressive against people who are not like them. The phrase also implies polite friendliness, an aversion to open confrontation, a tendency toward understatement, a disinclination to make a direct fuss or stand out, apparent emotional restraint, and self-deprecation. The generosity of state citizens has been commented on; the heavily-reported influenza vaccine shortage of late 2004 did not strike the state as hard as elsewhere since many people willingly gave up injections for others. The concept has also received some support from the academic community; a national study by Peter Rentfrow, Samuel D. Gosling, and Jeff Potter done in 2008 found that Minnesota was the second most agreeable and fifth most extraverted state in the nation, traits associated with "nice". The tradition of social progressivism in Minnesota politics has been linked to the Minnesota Nice culture. Minnesota nice was an influence on the Coen brothers movie Fargo, set in both Minnesota and neighboring North Dakota. A 2003 documentary about the making of the movie was entitled Minnesota Nice)

and when we don't want to be nice......................

and then there's.................

Naples, Italy - is the regional capital of Campania and the third-largest city of Italy, after Rome and Milan, with a population of 909,048 within the city's administrative limits as of 2022. Its province-level municipality is the third-most populous metropolitan city in Italy with a population of 3,115,320 residents, and its metropolitan area stretches beyond the boundaries of the city wall for approximately 20 miles. 

Naples, Florida - is a city in Collier County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the historical city (i.e. in the immediate vicinity of downtown Naples) was 19,115. Naples is a principal city of the Naples-Marco Island, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a population of about 375,752 as of 2020. The city is mostly known for its high-priced homes, white-sand beaches, and numerous golf courses. Naples is the self-titled "Golf Capital of the World", as it has the second most holes per capita out of all communities, and the most holes of any city in Florida. The city is also known for being appealing to retirees, and a large percent of the population is made up of them.

Comment: I'm very familiar with Naples because this is where my parents went for the winter after retiring (1991) and eventually moved there (2001) permanently.

Naples, Utah - is a city in Uintah County, Utah, United States. The population was 2,282 at the 2020 United States Census. Naples was listed as a town in 2000; it has since been classified as a fifth-class city by state law. 

Naples, Texas - Naples is a city in Morris County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,378 at the 2010 census.

Naples, New York - is a town in Ontario County, New York, United States. The population was 2,417 at the 2020 census. The Town of Naples contains a village, also called Naples. The town is located in the southwestern corner of Ontario County. The annual Naples Grape Festival is held in September, and the area is known for its wineries and grape pie.