Every year millions of children around the world are victims of abuse and neglect, and millions more receive preventative assistance to help avoid continuing abuse. Child Help is an organization dedicated to helping provide help to children who are in situations where they are suffering from neglect and abuse. The Day Of Hope is a day to remember these hidden statistics, and to do your part to help those in your community and throughout the world. Abuse comes in many forms, from physical violence, to sexual abuse, to sheer neglect where necessary medical care and food are withheld.
Yvonne Fedderson helped to establish Childhelp as the co-founder and president, and continues to serve in this capacity to this day. She focuses on helping to establish new chapters, auxiliaries, and to help them with their fundraising in their neighborhoods and abroad. She is active in a number of non-profits dedicated to humanitarian aid. She has received awards numbering over 100 from groups such as the National Children’s Alliance’s Champions of Children Award, and the Living Legacy award. She has been nominated multiple times for the Nobel Peace Prize Award.
Sara O’Meara serves with her as the co-founder of the organization, CEO, and Chairman. Along with Yvonne she spends her time developing the organization as the main spokesperson, helping to develop funds and maintaining oversight for the entire organization. Like her partner Yvonne she has received well over 100 awards for the work she does for abused children around the world.
The organization Childhelp has a long history covering over 50 years around the world, using its efforts and programs to help millions of children around the world. It was first established as International Orphans, focusing on assisting the children of American Soldiers and Japanese women in the 60’s. The organization was renamed Children’s Village USA, eventually becoming Childhelp USA before its final transition to just ‘Childhelp’ which it continues to be known as to this day. Childhelp stands today as among the largest of child abuse prevention organizations.
The organization has created the hotline “Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline” which is staffed year round at all hours by professional crisis counselors. The hotline services children at risk by answering calls from them, parents and guardians, and those individuals who believe they may have observed abuse situations in their neighborhood. By networking with thousands of emergency services, social and support resources they are able to provide the appropriate contact information in an air of complete anonymity. All of this is accomplished without any form of government funding.
They combine this by offering treatment to those who have suffered through child abuse through multiple methods. One of their most common are treatment centers located in residential areas, the source of their name ‘Children’s Village’, they provide treatment programs for at-risk children who have been referred to them by the court system. They serve some of the most severely abused and neglected children at these centers by providing therapists, social workers, therapists, and medical professionals.
Child Abuse is a worldwide problem, and only the efforts of an international village can serve to help protect these most innocent victims on this Day Of Hope and every day.
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Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (noun) A monster able to change appearance from human to wolf. | ||
| Synonyms: | werewolf, wolfman, loup-garou | ||
| Usage: | She thought the novel about the lycanthrope would be silly, but the sad tale about the werewolf's struggles to regain control of his life moved her to tears. | ||
Idiom of the Day
be as good as gone— To be very nearly, inevitably, or for all intents and purposes lost, departed, defunct, or deceased. |
History
US President Franklin D. Roosevelt Forbids Hoarding of Gold (1933)
Executive Order 6102 required US citizens and businesses to turn in all but a small amount of gold to the Federal Reserve in exchange for $20.67 per ounce. It came in the midst of a banking crisis, when the stability of paper currency was in doubt. Consequently, many tried to withdraw their money and redeem it for gold, which was considered safer. However, there simply was not enough gold in the US—or the world—to cover the nation's debts.
Ruth Elizabeth "Bette" Davis (1908)
American screen legend and two-time Academy Award-winning actress Bette Davis made her Hollywood debut in 1931 and, after several flops, won acclaim for her role in 1934's Of Human Bondage. Her electrifying performances and intense characterizations of strong women made her a prime box-office attraction between 1935 and 1946, but her popularity declined thereafter. Undeterred, she launched a comeback and continued acting until shortly before her death.
Rama Navami
The Hindu festival of Rama Navami celebrates the birth of Rama, who was the first son of King Dasaratha of Ayodhya. According to Hindu belief, the god Vishnu was incarnated in 10 different human forms, of which Rama was the seventh. Because Rama is the hero of the great religious epic poem, the Ramayana, Hindus observe his birthday by reciting stories from it. They also flock to temples, such as that in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, where the image of Rama is enshrined, and chant prayers, repeating his name as they strive to free themselves from the cycle of birth and death. Incredible Fish Discovery Stuns Scientists |
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1614 - American Indian Pocahontas married English colonist John Rolfe in Virginia.
1806 - Isaac Quintard patented the cider mill.
1827 - James H. Hackett became the first American actor to appear abroad as he performed at Covent Garden in London, England.
1869 - Daniel Bakeman, the last surviving soldier of the U.S. Revolutionary War, died at the age of 109.
1887 - Anne Sullivan taught Helen Keller the meaning of the word "water" as spelled out in the manual alphabet.
1892 - Walter H. Coe patented gold leaf in rolls.
1892 - In New York, the Ithaca Daily Journal published an ad introducing a new 10 cent Ice Cream Specialty called a Cherry Sunday.
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1933 - The first operation to remove a lung was performed at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
1968 - Simon & Garfunkel's single "Mrs. Robinson" was released.
1985 - An estimated 5,000 radio stations around the world simultaneously played the song "We Are the World".
1987 - FOX Broadcasting Company launched "Married....With Children" and "The Tracey Ullman Show". The two shows were the beginning of the FOX lineup.
1993 - Construction began on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH
1998 - The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Japan opened becoming the largest suspension bridge in the world. It links Shikoku and Honshu. The bridge cost about $3.8 billion.
If You Were Born Today, April 4
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1. National Tartan Day in Canada - April 6
Tartan Day is a special day for Canadians to celebrate their national, provincial, territorial or personal tartans.
On October 21, 2010, the Minister of Canadian Heritage officially declared April 6 as Tartan Day. It is celebrated on April 6 because it is the anniversary of the signing of Declaration of Arbroath in 1320, the Scottish declaration of independence. In Canada, the day originated in the late 1980s in Nova Scotia, where it was declared an official day by the provincial government. It then spread across the country, with many provinces joining in.
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Sacramento State Festival of the Arts
Apr 5-9, 2017
California State University, Sacramento6000 J St, Sacramento, CA
Sacramento State's Festival of the Arts showcases the talent and creativity of students at the school's College of Arts & Letters. The festival features concerts, dance performances, film screenings, theater acts and a variety of other events. There are also ongoing visual art displays. Presentations and exhibits at the festival reflect a multilingual and multicultural selection of arts in different media and styles.
further information: Festival of the Arts
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International Quilt Festival
Apr 6-8, 2017
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL
The International Quilt Festival is the world’s largest annual quilt show, sale and quiltmaking academy. The event takes place in Houston and Chicago and showcases spectacular quilts on display in various special exhibits. Classes, workshops and lectures are offered for all levels of quilting ability at this celebration of quilting, sewing, embroidery and handiwork.
further information: International Quilt Festival Chicago
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Steel City Con
Apr 7-9, 2017
Monroeville Convention Center209 Mall Plaza Blvd, Monroeville, PA
Comic Con is adding a splash of color and life to the Steel City at the Monroeville Convention Center. As one of the largest Comic Cons in the United States, your nerdy fantasies will become a thing of reality with loads of celebrity appearances, unbelievable artwork and hundreds of vendors selling kick-ass merchandise. Come dressed as your favorite fictional character and be ready to meet your celebrity crushes and utilize all the random knowledge of the comic world you thought was useless.
further information: Steel City Con - Pennsylvania's premier Comic Con
A feeding frenzy of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) at the pond of the Agdal Gardens in Marrakesh, Morocco. Feeding frenzies may occur when predators are overwhelmed by the amount of prey available, or as a result of competition for food.
NORTH AMERICA'S FIRST MAN-MADE SURF PARK OPENED IN AUSTIN, TX
The 14-acre, 100% self-sustaining surf lagoon features open face waves with a 35-second ride
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Adventure Time Finn Hat pattern by Annina Päivärinta
This is a forever free pattern. The pictures in the pattern arent glorious but you’ll get the message from them!
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Shell Shawlette pattern by Alexandra Trias
mini-shawl or scarf knit end-to-end in garter stitch with a lace border worked simultaneously
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Rondeur pattern by Mercedes Tarasovich
“Curves, it’s all about the curves. From the arching lacey cable to the hug of the hip to the graceful swoop of the hemline, this little tee is an ode to the curve.
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No Brainer Baby Blanket by Pat6191
approx 25" wide using double knitting yarn
6 rows garter stitch for a bottom and top border
CO 129
row 1. k4(border st) k2tog, *k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, sk2po * repeat to last 13. k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, k2tog, (border st k4)
rows 2. k5, purl to last 5, k5
rows 3-12. repeat rows 1+2, 5 times
rows 13-16. knit
repeat rows 1-16 until length required.
end on row 11. BO.
Pink Little Lady - amigurumi pattern by Sayjai Thawornsupacharoen
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CROCKPOT RECIPE
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ADULT COLORING ... PASSOVER
DIY Easter Wreath
A quick trip to your favorite craft store’s floral section will provide most of the supplies you need to make this cheerful wreath. Colorful eggs and singing birds will welcome your guests and brighten your front door with their pastel hues and soft grassy background.
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... EASTER paint game
Tossing paint filled eggs at canvas- SO FUN!
Peacock 13 Eyes Jigsaw Puzzle
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INTERESTING PRODUCTS
no need for all that heavy turning of the colander.
The Most Jaw Dropping Photos From History
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1. Mark Twain inside the laboratory of Nikola Tesla (1894)
Mark Twain, noted author, and Nikola Tesla, noted scientist, were good friends. In this photograph, Twain is shown tinkering with electricity in Tesla’s laboratory. The photo was taken in the spring of 1894.
2. Prohibition- Alcohol barrels to be burned (1924)
In this vintage photograph, men pose beside a tower constructed of alcohol barrels. The barrels had been emptied and stacked for publicity.
3. Pyramid of captured German helmets, New York (1918)
In 1918, the employees of the New York Central Railroad, during a celebration in Victory Way, created a pyramid of German helmets. It was one display among many captured German war equipment items available for view. The pyramid was made of 12,000 helmets.
4. Opening of King Tut’s sarcophagus (1924)
After a long search, Howard Carter discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamen in Egypt. The boy king lay within a solid gold coffin, just one of the many treasures discovered in the tomb. The exhibit of Tutankhamen’s treasures has done many circuits of the globe, and resides permanently in Cairo.
5. RAF pilot gets a haircut in between missions (1942)
This photograph is of Francis Mellersh, an RAF pilot, getting his hair cut between missions. He was awarded Britain’s Distinguished Flying Cross twice, and remained in the RAF for thirty years after the war ended.
6. Ruby Bridges, first african-american to attend a white elementary school in the South (Nov. 14th, 1960)
Ruby Bridges was the first African American student to attend the all white William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. She grew up to become an activist, starting the Ruby Bridges Foundation to combat racism. In 2011, she met President Barack Obama, who told her he believed he would not be president and she and others like her not braved all white schools.
7. Samurai (ca. 1860-1880)
This photograph is of a Samurai from the Edo period of Japan. Due to a lack of threats necessitating their involvement, many Samurai primarily kept up their training as an art form.
8. San Fransisco (1958)
This photograph depicts downtown San Francisco in 1958. A streetcar is in view, as well as the headquarter of the Billy Graham Crusade. It is a perfect representative snapshot of the iconic city.
9. The main gate to Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp built in 1944 called “the Gate of Death”
In this photograph, the entrance to Auschwitz II-Birkenau can be seen. It was built to ease congestion in the main Auschwitz camp. The smoke visible in this photo is from the crematoriums used on victims of the gas chambers.
10. The SAS storming the Iranian Embassy to free hostages taken by terrorists. London. 1980
This photograph shows the SAS preparing to raid the Iranian Embassy to rescue hostages taken by a group of armed gunmen. The raid lasted seventeen minutes, and the SAS rescued all but one hostage, and killed five of the six terrorists. The surviving terrorist served twenty-seven years in prison.
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