DIANE'S CORNER: July 2022

DIANE'S CORNER ..

Celebrate Int'l Tiger Day

The tiger is the largest of the world’s big cats and this magnificent creature, with its distinctive orange and black stripes and beautifully marked face, has a day that is dedicated to it.

Learn about International Tiger Day

International Tiger Day has been created so that people around the world can raise awareness for tiger conservation. The aim of the day is to help promote a worldwide system whereby we are dedicated to protecting tigers and their natural habitats.

We can also use this day to support tiger conservation issues and to raise awareness. After all, when more people are aware of something, they are going to be more inclined to help, and that is why this day is so important.

There are a number of different issues that tigers all around the world face. There are a number of treats that are driving tigers close to extinction, and we can do our bit to make sure that we do not lose these incredible creatures. Some of the threats that tigers face include poaching, conflict with humans, and habitat loss.

Poaching and the illegal trade industry is a very worrying one. This is the biggest threat that wild tigers face. Demand for tiger bone, skin, and other body parts is leading to poaching and trafficking. This is having a monumental impact on the sub-populations of tigers, resulting in localized extinctions. We often see tiger skins being used in home decor.

Moreover, bones are used for medicines and tonics. This has seen illegal criminal syndicates get involved in the tiger trade in order to make huge profits. It really is a worrying industry. In fact, it is thought to be worth 10 billion dollars per annum in the United States alone. This is why we need to support charities and work hard to put an end to poaching and the illegal trade of tiger parts.

While this represents the biggest threats to tigers, there are a number of other threats as well. This includes habitat loss. Throughout the world, tiger habitats have reduced because of access routes, human settlements, timber logging, plantations, and agriculture.

In fact, only around seven percent of the historical range of a tiger is still intact today. That is an incredibly small and worrying amount. This can increase the number of conflicts between tigers, as they roman about and try to locate new habitats. Not only this, but genetic diversity can reduce because it can cause there to be inbreeding in small populations.

History of International Tiger Day

This was first celebrated in 2010 and was founded at an international summit that had been called in response to the shocking news that 97% of all wild tigers had disappeared in the last century, with only around 3,000 left alive.

Tigers are on the brink of extinction and International Tiger Day aims to bring attention to this fact and try to halt their decline. Many factors have caused their numbers to fall, including habitat loss, climate change, hunting and poaching and Tiger Day aims to protect and expand their habitats and raise awareness of the need for conservation.

Many international organizations are involved in the day, including the WWF, the IFAW and the Smithsonian Institute.

thanks, Michele, Picture Coordinator

they smell so nice (cloves)

JOKE OF THE DAY

thanks, Michele

So nice to see a senior having this much fun!!!

A senior citizen drove his brand new Corvette convertible out of the dealership. Taking off down the road, he floored it to 80 mph, enjoying the wind blowing through what little gray hair he had left. Amazing, he thought as he flew down I-94, pushing the pedal even more.

Looking in his rear view mirror, he saw a state trooper behind him, lights flashing and siren blaring. He floored it to 100 mph, then 110, then 120. Suddenly he thought, What am I doing? I'm too old for this, and pulled over to await the trooper's arrival.

Pulling in behind him, the trooper walked up to the Corvette, looked at his watch, and said, "Sir, my shift ends in 30 minutes. Today is Friday. If you can give me a reason for speeding that I've never heard before, I'll let you go."

The old gentleman paused. Then he said, "Years ago, my wife ran off with a state trooper. I thought you were bringing her back."

"Have a good day, sir," replied the trooper.

mostly just like their look....

WORD OF THE DAY

jasper

MEANING:

noun:
1. A person; guy.
2. A wasp.
3. A compact, opaque quartz, typically in dull shades of red, yellow, and brown.

ETYMOLOGY:

For 1: From the name Jasper. Earliest documented use: 1896.
For 2: Perhaps from the name Jasper. Earliest documented use: 1967.
For 3: From Old French jaspre, from Latin iaspis, from Ancient Greek iaspis, of Semitic origin. Earliest documented use: 1330.

USAGE:

“We’ll show those jaspers in Chicago, Montreal, and Vancouver.”
Geoffrey Stevens; Looking for Encore, City Seeks Spectacles; The Vancouver Sun (Canada); Aug 1, 1989.

the delicious wonders of "nougat" :o)))))

TODAY'S ARTIST
thanks, Natalie

Mary Agnes Yerkes, (/ˈjɜːrkiːz/ YUR-keez; August 9, 1886 – November 8, 1989),
was an American Impressionist painter, photographer and artisan. She was skilled in the media of oil, pastel and watercolor. Her professional career was cut short by the Great Depression, but she still continued to paint well into her nineties with a passion for her craft and nature. She is noted for her plein-air painting while camping the American West and its National Parks.

waiting patiently to go on a boat ride - he's ready!

IDIOM OF THE DAY
What does ' blackball' mean?

Meaning: If you vote against allowing someone to be a member of an organisation or group, you are blackballing him or her.

so very healthy.....

thanks, Patsy

summer days are for sharing lazy moments....

(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY

The correct response to the Irish greeting, "Top of the morning to you," is "and the rest of the day to yourself."

Montpelier, Vermont is the only U.S. state capital without a McDonalds.

The Pentagon, in Arlington, Virginia, has twice as many bathrooms as is necessary. When it was built in the 1940s, the state of Virginia still had segregation laws requiring separate toilet facilities for blacks and whites.

she used her jewelry and her rocks :o)))

READERS INFO
Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
Creamy Horseradish Sauce
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. horseradish
2 T. mayonnaise
2 T. Dijon mustard

Mix these very well, and serve with beef or plant-based burgers. Keep leftovers in the fridge.

Hi human - look at what I found outside.....

PATTERN BOOK FRIDAY

Easy Crochet

on some mornings....

COFFEE
thanks, Ella

when human eyes are not watching

PICTURES OF THE DAY

Chickens (a one-day-old chick pictured) are domesticated birds often raised as a type of poultry. With a population of more than 24 billion in 2003, there are more chickens in the world than any other bird. They serve as one of the most common meats around the globe, and are frequently prepared as food in a large number of ways. In some areas, notably Asia, they are also kept as pets.

Bangladesh

Men wash plastic waste in the waters of the Buriganga river before recycling it in Dhaka.

when you know that your yard needs a bird bath....

knit
thanks, Cindy

Bolero

knit
thanks, Paige

Dishcloth Mosaic #11, Tulip pattern by J.G. Miller

knit

Cottage Tea Cosy

knit

Holey Sock Pattern

knit

Tuck Rib Blanket

such a beautiful face

CROCHET PATTERNS OF THE DAY

thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Daisy Farm Crafts

sharing a snack in the garden

crochet
thanks, Amber

Easy Peachy Bikini Cover Up Crochet Pattern

crochet
thanks, Wendy

The Friendly Fox

crochet

Tie Sleeve Tee

crochet

Blue elephant with balloon pattern by Olesya Filatova

crochet

Sakura Coaster

eat healthy to stay healthy

RECIPE

thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

The Best Fried Chicken

hope you are feeling okay

PANTRY RECIPE

thanks, Debbie

English Muffin Bread

profound?

CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Julie

Slow-Cooker Brisket with Smoked Paprika

I remember the taste and it was worth it.....

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.

thanks, Alice

Creamy Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms

we rise and welcome the light

COPYCAT RECIPE

thanks, Jenny

Copycat McDonald's Deluxe Cheeseburger Salad

just like kids when they go play outdoors

RETRO RECIPE

thanks, Ann

Apple Pie

when they tried to coax him to go into the water :o))))))))

SWEETS RECIPE

thanks, Winnie

This Recipe for Mini Chocolate Cakes Will Completely Change Your Baking Game

Marble is best friends with everyone in her house

ICE POP

thanks, Michelle

Paula Deen: Easy Strawberry Banana Ice Pops Recipe - Serves 15

this is Luthier's workshop

COOKBOOK FRIDAY

A Treatise on the Adulteration of Food by Frederick Accum (1820)

seems logical somehow.....

ADULT COLORING

they reach up and are now starting to get tall...

FUN

thanks, Sue

Answer: A rubber band.

could be worse....

CRAFTS

thanks, Kay

Quick and Easy Half Apron

Lilac shows off baby Liberty

CHILDREN'S CORNER

thanks, Betty

How to Fold Fabric into a Butterfly

babies love and need their mommas or poppas ... even when it's hot....

PUZZLE

Insect on Yellow Jigsaw Puzzle

Mick Jagger & John Lennon - smoking & dressed 'up' to look nice :o))))

WORD SEARCH

accordingly
aorta
arrival
artery
away

bathe
beard
boon

certificate
cover

dewlap

engrave
erect
exalt

goad

label
loose

noose

obey
openly

petty
poppy
provisions

react
record
river

screen
short
strange
stress

temperature
tobacco
tongue
trust

water

year

repurpose and reuse

SUDOKU .. medium

solution:

repurpose and reuse

ICE BREAKER

thanks, Kris

You can use 'ice breaker questions' to build a rapport, enabling strangers to engage in back and forth conversion. With a little practice and possibly a beer or two, you’ll be breaking more ice than the Titanic.