DIANE'S CORNER ..
Celebrate World Malaria Day
Malaria is a serious disease that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. It can leave a person feeling feverish and have the chills and, if not promptly treated, the symptoms can be fatal. In fact, more than 200 million people contract malaria each year, and about 1/2 million people each year needlessly die from it.
Even in these modern times, half the world still lives at risk of this fully preventable and treatable disease. While great strides against malaria have been made in the last couple of decades, there has been a bit of a plateau lately. The world still has very far to go toward wiping out this deadly illness.
World Malaria Day was created by concerned citizens as a part of the strategy to do just that!
History of World Malaria Day
World Malaria Day was started with the intention of reflecting on the progress that the Global Community has made in working to control and eradicate the spread of this challenging disease. The day also allows for the Global Community which made remarkable progress in fighting Malaria to re-group and help to fight and control other infectious diseases that are prevalent in society today.
World Malaria Day is a gathering of people who partake in activities and commit to carry on investing for the future in order to defeat Malaria. This day is an international observance that was established in 2007 when it was agreed upon by the World Health Assembly, which is part of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Several different groups have worked together to promote this day, including corporations from the private sector, multinational organizations like “Malaria No More” or “Spread the Net” and grassroots organizations, such as the “Mosquitoes Suck Tour”.
One important aspect of World Malaria Day is the effort to engage the political and governmental leaders, communities, and private sectors of African countries (where malaria cases are most prevalent). Then, encouraging them to take actions that will help the people of these countries to thrive. The theme of this movement is ‘Zero Malaria Starts with Me’.
During 2020, when World Malaria Day had to go online, the importance of the day was still acknowledged through a “virtual applause” that united people all over the globe through social media. The applause was to thank health professionals who work on the front lines against malaria, Co-Vid and so many other diseases.
The rate of malaria cases and deaths is still far too high, so it is still vitally important to share the facts in order for the illness to continue on the road toward being eradicated. With the goal of ending malaria within the next generation, World Malaria Day continues to grow.
World Malaria Day is celebrated by a variety of different people all across the globe and, because of that, this strong group of people can certainly make a change for a better future!
JOKE OF THE DAY
TODAY'S ARTIST thanks, Natalie
Eva Frankfurther (10 February 1930-January 1959) 
was a German-born British artist known for her depictions of the immigrant communities of the East End of London in the 1950s.
IDIOM OF THE DAY
What does the saying 'Bird-brain' mean?
Meaning: Someone who has a bird-brain, or is bird-brained, is stupid.
thanks, Patsy
thanks, Patsy
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
The phrase ' The 3 R's ' (standing for 'reading, writing and arithmetic') was created by Sir William Curtis, who was illiterate.
The Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper.
101 Dalmatians and Peter Pan are the only two Disney cartoon features with both parents that are present and don't die throughout the movie.
READERS INFOCoronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
READERS INFO
COFFEE thanks, Ella
PICTURES OF THE DAY
"Cyber Monsoon"
knit
thanks, Michele
knit
thanks, Helen
crochet
thanks, Clara
crochet
thanks, Alexa
crochet
crochet
crochet
CROCKPOT RECIPE
VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN RECIPE
Both vegetarian and vegan diets may provide health benefits, including reduced body weight, lower cholesterol levels, and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it is important for vegetarians and vegans to ensure that they are meeting all of their nutritional requirements.
RETRO RECIPE
SWEETS RECIPE
ADULT COLORING
FUN
CRAFTS .. Mother's Day
CHILDREN'S CORNER .. Mother's Day
PUZZLE
WORD SEARCH
| abscond breech cells cheese cover crossbar debris deplore derail | ever experience hearsay importance interest jester | keep knock lore narrative order peel perception | perdition precept prevalent queen regret relieve rings ripe roar rode | seen speed spoil stern streak taste tribe verse warren |
SUDOKU .. hard
solution:
ICE BREAKER
Isn’t The Word ‘Queue’ Just The Letter Q Followed By Four Silent Letters?
QUOTE
CLEVER
OPTICAL ILLUSION
