The world is full of amazing creatures from every possible medium. From the birds of the air to the majestic whales of the sea, wildlife abounds in the most unusual and unexpected places. Wildlife benefits us in many ways, and has since time out of mind. World Wildlife Day is a day to remind us of our responsibilities to our world and the lifeforms we share it with.
History of World Wildlife Day
On March 3rd, 1973 the United Nations General Assembly took a stand against to protect Endangered Species throughout the world.
Whether plant or animal, the importance of these species in every area of human life, from culinary to medical, could not be understated. At this time hundreds of endangered species were being threatened every year, and extinction was at a staggeringly high rate. CITES was put into place (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) to ensure that the world did not continue to hemorrhage species that would never be seen from again.
On December 20th, 2013 another step was taken to help spread awareness of the fragility of endangered species in the world. At its 68th session, the UN declared that each year World Wildlife Day would be dedicated to a new purpose and idea to help keep people abreast of the changing nature of our world, and the treasures we stand to lose from the animal and plant kingdom if we don’t take care.
Joke of the Day
STEALING A BOARD GAME
A thief was arrested for breaking into a Toys "R" Us store and stealing a board game...
He got Life.
Suze Woolf, daughter of Corner reader, Ara, studied ceramics and printmaking at the University of Washington. An early adopter of computer graphics, her career has included print and interface design. Though known as a watercolorist, she explores a wide range of media from painting, paper-casting, artist books and pyrography to installation – sometimes all together. She has exhibited throughout the Pacific Northwest but also in Utah, British Columbia, Maryland, California, Colorado, Oklahoma and Washington DC. Her work is in regional public collections as well as many private ones. She has curated large travelling exhibits, juried competitions for municipalities and artist organizations, and contributed work to non-profit fundraising. She has received grants, stipends and exhibits from Artist Trust, Shunpike, The Entrada Institute, Zion Natural History Association, the Museum of Northwest Art and the San Juan Islands Museum of Art. She has been artist in residence in Zion, Glacier, Capitol Reef and North Cascades National Parks. She was a test artist resident at the Grand Canyon Trust’s remote Kane Ranch. 2019 was her seventh year in Zion’s annual plein air invitational. She has also been an invited resident at art colonies such as the Banff Centre, the Vermont Studio Center, Willowtail Springs, Jentel Foundation and Playa Summer Lake.
Word of the Day
cure-all
MEANING:
noun: A remedy to any problem.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin cura (care or concern) + eall/all (all). Earliest documented use: 1793.
USAGE:
“In December 2017 Hongmao Yaojiu, a popular traditional tonic from Inner Mongolia that has long billed itself as a cure-all for the elderly, was denounced online by a doctor as ineffective and harmful.” Spin Doctors; The Economist (London, UK); Mar 16, 2019.
Idiom of the Day
STICK TO ONE’S GUNS
To refuse to change your mind or beliefs about something I really respect Sarah. She always sticks to her guns, even if others disagree.
This Day in History
1791 - The U.S. Congress passed a resolution that created the U.S. Mint.
1817 - The first commercial steamboat route from Louisville to New Orleans was opened.
1849 - The U.S. Department of the Interior was established.
1885 - The American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) was incorporated in New York as a subsidiary of the American Bell Telephone Company.
1915 - The motion picture "Birth of a Nation" debuted in New York City.
1923 - The first issue of Time magazine was published.
1931 - The "Star Spangled Banner," written by Francis Scott Key, was adopted as the American national anthem. The song was originally a poem known as "Defense of Fort McHenry."
1931 - The first jazz album to sell a million copies was recorded. It was "Minnie The Moocher" by Cab Calloway.
1959 - The San Francisco Giants had their new stadium officially named Candlestick Park
1985 - The TV show "Moonlighting" premiered.
2003 - Penguin Group announced that Madonna had written five illustrated story books for readers aged 6 and above. Publication was scheduled to begin in September 2003.
2019 - An unmanned demonstration flight of the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station. DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, March 3
You can work tirelessly toward a goal as long as you are inspired. Your faith in your ability to succeed is remarkable. However, because of your many talents and interests, it can be hard for you to choose any one path in your youth. You are amusing, versatile, and intriguing, with a delightful way with words and a wonderful sense of humor. Famous people born today:
Smiling is our first facial expression! Grace Hopper was awarded the first Computer Science Man-of-the-Year Award, the first female National Medal of Technology and the first American and first woman to be made a Distinguished Fellow of the British Computer Society. Bees can sting other animals and still be alive afterwards. It’s only when they sting humans that they die. Humans have very elastic/stretchy skin and when a bee stings us, they get stuck.
Thus, the only way they can get free is by pulling out their insides.
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1847 -
Alexander Graham Bell(March 3, 1847 – August 2, 1922)
Travel back in time and experience the wonderfully wacky world of the Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention. Instead of organizing the event as a typical convention, founders wanted to create a truly unique experience for their guests, which led them to hold the event at a working film studio and amusement park in Old Tucson. Each year, fans of the steampunk subculture come from around the country to enjoy live music performances, attend various panels and workshops, browse vendor booths, witness fashion shows and participate in costume contests. With a theme of Wild West meets Victorian fashion meets science fiction, it's safe to say that this is a truly unique and unforgettable experience.
The annual Fort Clark Days in Brackettville, Texas, preserves and promotes the rich history of Fort Clark by throwing a fun and educational party for the whole family to enjoy. This celebration remembers Texas’s key involvement in shaping the west through the Indian Wars, the Civil War and World War I. The weekend event boasts a bevy of fun activities such as a 5k fun run/walk, one-of-a-kind period arts and crafts, festival fare, raffles and lessons from living historians.
Kapi‘olani Park & Other Locations in O‘ahu|2748 Monsarrat Ave
Prince Kūhiō Festival is a statewide holiday held in honor of the Hawaiian royal, Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole. The daylong event kicks off with a parade and features traditional dance performances, live music, local artisans, various workshops and games. With activities for guests of all ages, this festival is fantastic family event.
In this courtroom sketch, Harvey Weinstein is led out of Manhattan Supreme Court by court officers after a jury convicted him of rape and sexual assault.
Mix the soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in the slow cooker.
Add chicken drumsticks to the slow cooker, baste them, so they are well coated.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Remove the chicken from the slow cooker.
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with the water until it forms a paste.
Add the cornstarch mixture to the slow cooker and mix.
Add the chicken back in and cook on high for 15 minutes or until thickened.
Optional: Baste chicken with the sauce and place it under a grill for a few minutes to caramelize.
Serve & Enjoy
Recipe Tips
I recommended grilling the chicken as it will help the marinade caramelize. It’s still amazing straight out of the slow cooker.
You use any cut of chicken for this recipe. I made use of chicken drumsticks. However, you can use chicken thigh, breast, wings, or basically any cut of chicken you want.
A thickener such as cornstarch is perfect if you want a nice thick marinade. However, you can use something like arrowroot instead. The sauce is still pretty good without any thickener.
Soy sauce brands can vary heavily in flavor and saltiness. If you're unsure about the soy you're using, then don't hesitate to tinker the amount of honey and soy you use
I wanted a metal wreath for winter. They are expensive! While thinking about how to make one, I finished a soda pop. Then I was inspired to try something. I started washing out and saving a few cans. Seventeen cans. The project was easier than I expected! Plus I had everything on hand.
I started with washed out soda cans. Using my crafting scissors, I removed the tops and bottoms of the cans. Then to make the "sheet" of metal lay flat, I rubbed it along the edge of the kitchen counter.
Next, I cut out four basic leaf shapes making 34 leaves. I drew leaves on the computer to print out. Note: I didn't wear gloves, but you can choose to wear loves.
Then laying the shape on a strip of metal I traced the leaf with a pencil. Then cut out around the indented shape. Note: I didn't wear gloves, but you can choose to wear gloves. Remember "create at your own risk."
So the wreath would read "dr pepper," I spray painted the backs! :)
Using an awl ( or nail would work too ) I made veins on the leaves.
To add color, I used chalked based paints and then alcohol inks. On some leaves, I used only alcohol inks.
Then I hot glued the leaves to a wire wreath frame.
Finished metal leaf wreath. The leaves could be painted in any color. Plus the leaf shapes could be any shapes.
If there be such a thing as truth, it must infallibly be struck out by the collision of mind with mind. -William Godwin, philosopher and novelist (3 Mar 1756-1836)
According to the Gestalt law of closure, we tend to see objects that are close together as a related group. In the case of the Kanizsa Triangle, we even see contour lines that don't exist and ignore gaps in order to form a cohesive image.
1817 - The first commercial steamboat route from Louisville to New Orleans was opened.
1849 - The U.S. Department of the Interior was established.
1885 - The American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) was incorporated in New York as a subsidiary of the American Bell Telephone Company.
1915 - The motion picture "Birth of a Nation" debuted in New York City.
1923 - The first issue of Time magazine was published.
1931 - The "Star Spangled Banner," written by Francis Scott Key, was adopted as the American national anthem. The song was originally a poem known as "Defense of Fort McHenry."
1931 - The first jazz album to sell a million copies was recorded. It was "Minnie The Moocher" by Cab Calloway.
1959 - The San Francisco Giants had their new stadium officially named Candlestick Park
1985 - The TV show "Moonlighting" premiered.
2003 - Penguin Group announced that Madonna had written five illustrated story books for readers aged 6 and above. Publication was scheduled to begin in September 2003.
1847 Alexander Graham Bell, Scottish-born British-American inventor (telephone), born in Edinburgh, Scotland (d. 1922)
1977 Ronan Keating, Bayside Irish singer (Boyzone), born in Dublin, Ireland
1982 Jessica Biel, American actress (Mary Camden in 7th Heaven), born in Ely, Minnesota
Thus, the only way they can get free is by pulling out their insides.
Alexander Graham Bell (March 3, 1847 – August 2, 1922)
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