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Celebrate Kid Inventors' Day
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.
Pablo Picasso
Just because children possess less knowledge of how the world works, that doesn’t mean they can’t have ideas for practical and useful inventions. In fact, many people believe that children are capable of being particularly creative for the simple reason that they don’t yet know how difficult many things are, and are therefore able to imagine much more than adults. In fact, there are plenty of things we enjoy on an everyday basis that were invented by children or teenagers. And if their creativity doesn’t deserve recognition, what does? Kid Inventors’ Day is the day we celebrate all the kids who dared to defy the world and come up with better solutions than all of the adults before them.
History of Kid Inventors’ Day
Kid Inventors’ Day was created several years ago by people who wanted to celebrate the achievements of the youngest inventors as well as encourage more children to be creative.The date chosen to celebrate this day, January 17th, was no accident—it is the anniversary of renowned polymath, politician and child inventor Benjamin Franklin’s birthday. Due to his countless other achievements, many people don’t know that when Franklin was just 12 years old, he invented the world’s first swim flippers, making him a great role model for every child who dreams of making something nobody has ever seen before. Over the centuries, other children have invented many other things we continue to use today, such as popsicles (a very tasty accident!), the trampoline and ear muffs. Perhaps one of the most impressive things invented by a child is the language of the blind now used the world over, Braille. Louis Braille, its inventor, lost his vision in a tragic accident at age 3 and spent his early teen years developing his new language while studying at The National Institute for Blind Youth in Paris.
Almost 200 years later, American teen Ryan Patterson also improved the lives of the disabled when he invented a glove with special sensors that translates the hand motions of American Sign Language into written words on a digital display.
thanks for introducing us to Morris Graves, Ara
Known for quiet, haunting images that immortalize the essence of the creatures that inspired him, Morris Graves (1910-2001) lived a life of personal exploration in harmony with nature. Empathetic to such subjects as a plover flying through the mist, a snake holding its prey in the moonlight, surf birds cradled in the sea, or a raccoon safely curled up in hibernation for the winter, Graves revealed the mysteries of nature as if he himself were the subject. This communion with the natural world and its eloquent expression through gouache and watercolor was further inspired and influenced by Buddhism, particularly Zen, as well as the arts of East Asia and India.
Word of the Day
predaceous or predacious
MEANING:
adjective:
1. Preying on other animals.
2. Seeking to exploit others.
1. Preying on other animals.
2. Seeking to exploit others.
USAGE:
“The Break speaks to the experiences of mothers who, while knowing that their children are made increasingly vulnerable to predacious forces almost immediately as they are let out of the house, must nevertheless find the courage to propel them into the world.”
Kristy Taylor; One Girl’s Trauma Exposes Plight of Nations; Canadian Dimension (Winnipeg); Spring 2017.
Kristy Taylor; One Girl’s Trauma Exposes Plight of Nations; Canadian Dimension (Winnipeg); Spring 2017.
Idiom of the Day
To have your cake and eat it too
If someone wants to 'have their cake and eat it too', they want everything their way. It sometimes suggests that someone is not willing to compromise even when conflicts exist.
Examples: I worked at home so I could raise my family and still earn money. It let me have my cake and eat it too.
This idiom is often used in the negative: 'you can't have your cake and eat it too'
Example: If you want a senior consultant to work here, you must pay the salary she demands. You cannot have your cake and eat it too.
This Day in History
1773 - Captain Cook's Resolution became the first ship to cross the Antarctic Circle.
1795 - The Duddingston Curling Society was organized in Edinburgh, Scotland.
1806 - James Madison Randolph, grandson of U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, was the first child born in the White House.
1871 - Andrew S. Hallidie received a patent for a cable car system.
1905 - Punchboards were patented by a manufacturing firm in Chicago, IL.
1912 - English explorer Robert Falcon Scott reached the South Pole. Norwegian Roald Amundsen had beaten him there by one month. Scott and his party died during the return trip.
1913 - All partner interests in 36 Golden Rule Stores were consolidated and incorporated in Utah into one company. The new corporation was the J.C. Penney Company.
1928 - The fully automatic, film-developing machine was patented by A.M. Josepho.
1945 - Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg disappeared in Hungary while in Soviet custody. Wallenberg was credited with saving tens of thousands of Jews.
1966 - NBC ordered 32 episodes of "The Monkees" for its upcoming fall schedule.
1969 - "Lady Samantha" was released in England. It was one of the very first recordings by Reginald Kenneth Dwight, better known as Elton John.
1972 - Highway 51 South in Memphis, TN, was renamed Elvis Presley Blvd.
1985 - Leonard Nimoy got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1997 - A court in Ireland granted the first divorce in the Roman Catholic country's history.
2000 - British pharmaceutical companies Glaxo Wellcome PLC and SmithKline Beecham PLC agreed to a merger that created the world's largest drugmaker.
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, January 17
You have a lucky streak, or at least a strong sense that you have a guardian angel in life. You have a penchant for investigation and research and love a good mystery. You thoroughly enjoy giving gifts and/or introducing people to new ideas or things. You can be stubborn and determined, and your managerial sense is strong. Ambitious and goal-oriented, you are headed for success. Famous people born today:
1706 Benjamin Franklin, US Founding Father, inventor, ambassador and writer (Poor Richards Almanac), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 1790)
1863 David Lloyd George, British Prime Minister(Liberal: 1916-22), born in Chorlton-on-Medlock, Lancashire, England (d. 1945)
1882 Arnold Rothstein, American gambler and mobster (fixed 1919 World Series), born in NYC, New York (d, 1928)
1899 Al Capone, American gangster (Chicago bootlegging), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1947)
1922 Betty White [Ludden], American actress and comedian with the longest TV career of a female entertainer (The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Golden Girls), born in Oak Park Illinois
1928 Vidal Sassoon, British-American hair stylist and CEO of Vidal Sasson, born in London (d. 2012)
1942 Muhammad Ali [Cassius Clay], American boxer (world heavyweight champion 1964-7 74-8), born in Louisville, Kentucky (d. 2016)
1962 Jim Carrey, Canadian-American actor(Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Dumb & Dumber, The Mask), born in Ontario Canada
1964 Michelle Obama, 1st African-American US First Lady (2009-16), born in DeYoung, Illinois
1980 Zooey Deschanel, American actress (Almost Famous, New Girl), born in Los Angeles, California
READERS INFO
1.
Houston MLK Youth Parade 2019
Jan 19, 2019 | Houston, TX
Midtown Houston|1200 Holman Street(San Jacinto St & Elgin St), Houston, TX
Over 20 high school marching bands, 10 parade floats and various performers make up the MLK Youth Parade in Houston, Texas. The event is broadcast nationwide, but spectators can attend this parade and witness the powerful music firsthand.
further information: MLK Youth Parade Midtown Houston-2019
2.
Soulard Mardi Gras 2019
Jan 6 - Mar 5, 2019 | Saint Louis, MO
New Orleans isn't in the cards for you, but luckily St. Louis' oldest neighborhood is stepping up to the challenge to deliver a quality Mardi Gras experience. Deep into the winter, you and the family will have gobs of fun participating in an eclectic mix of activities. If Weiner dog racing, sipping on fine wine and beer, a snowman softball tournament and a Cajun cook-off don't tickle your fancy, then what the hell are you doing stepping out of the house?
further information: Soulard Mardi Gras 2019 | St. Louis, MO
3.
Miami International Map Fair 2019
Feb 2-3, 2019 | Miami, FL
Founded by the Fitzgerald & Kanner Trust for Historic Maps, the Miami International Map Fair displays collections from some of the world's most revered map collectors. Guests are given the opportunity to explore antique atlases, maps and books from around the world as well as interact with the dealers themselves. This three-day fair allows guests who purchase full weekend tickets to delve deeper into the world of cartography through extensive lectures and demonstrations given by honored guest speakers. Full weekend ticket-holders are also invited to take a tour of the HistoryMiami Archives & Research Center.
further information: 2019 Miami International Map Fair – HistoryMiami Museum
Pictures of the day
A light-emitting diode (LED) is asemiconductor light source that emits light when an electric current flows through it. When a current passes through the diode, which is formed of two different semiconductor materials, electrons are able to recombine with electron holes, releasing energy in the form of photons. This effect is called electroluminescence. The color of the light is determined by the energy required for electrons to cross the band gap of the semiconductor. White light is obtained by using multiple semiconductors or a layer of light-emitting phosphor on the semiconductor device. The earliest practical LEDs, which appeared in 1962, emitted low-intensity infrared and red light. Modern LEDs are available with high output in a range of visible, ultraviolet, and infrared wavelengths. This picture shows three different views of an 11×44 LED matrix lapel name tag display. The top image is of a little over half of the display, the center image is a close-up of the LEDs in ambient light, and the bottom image is the LEDs in their own red light.
Woman Forced to Remove Dying Tree, Turns It into Tiny Library Instead
Sharalee Armitage Howard turns a dying 110-year-old cottonwood into a free neighborliness library
knit
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Rippled Baby Blanket pattern by MoreThanOneWay
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BUSY BABY SWEATER
crochet
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crochet
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crochet
UNICORN HORSE
RECIPE
thanks, Shelley
Leek and Mushroom Cottage Pie
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Sofia
SWEETS
Apricot-Almond Protein Balls .. KIDS LOVE EM!
With only a few ingredients, you'll have a versatile little dish to fill out any breakfast, lunch or dinner for a full week straight.
To make: Combine 1 cup dried apricots, 1 cup almonds and 1/2 cup whole oats in a food processor. Pulse until the nuts are ground and your mixture starts coming together. Roll into balls and store in an air-tight container for up to 7 days.
No apricots? Use golden raisins instead. They're less expensive and easy to find in any grocery store.
Tip:
- This is a great way to introduce toddlers to nuts!
CRAFTS
thanks, Zoey
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... recipe
PUZZLE
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SUDOKU ... easy
solution:
QUOTE
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
CLEVER
How to Remove Hair From a Rug in Minutes
What You Need:
Hand held squeegee
Here’s What You Do:
Simply use the squeegee on your rug just like you would use it on a window! As you start moving down the rug, use short quick strokes. Next thing you know, it will bring the hair down with it! Sometimes, you don’t even realize how much hair is in your rug until you do this! It will ball up any hair left on your rugs!
After this, make sure to vacuum well!
EYE OPENER
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