Painting can be a great way to freshen up a room at a very low cost. However, it's important to follow certain procedures. These steps will prevent a messy-looking room, or worse, flaking paint. This how-to should be helpful whether you are just painting a ceiling, wall, or woodwork, or are doing a complete makeover.
Emancipation Day is a holiday in Washington DC to mark the anniversary of the signing of the Compensated Emancipation Act, which president Abraham Lincoln signed on April 16, 1862.It is annually held on April 16.n 2007, the observance Emancipation Day in Washington DC had the effect of nationally extending the 2006 income tax filing deadline from April 16 to April 17.
Emancipation Day for Puerto Rico. Emancipation is when slaves were set free. This day is celebrated on different days all over the world, depending on when slavery became illegal. Puerto Ricans celebrate Emancipation Day on March 22nd. Starting in 1560, the small island of Puerto Rico began branding slaves on the forehead with a stamp so people would know they were brought in legally and that way they couldn't be kidnapped. The cruelty of hot branding was finally stopped in 1784.