Purple Day is a celebration aimed at raising worldwide awareness of epilepsy, a condition that affects over 65 million people globally. Cassidy Megan, a nine-year-old from Canada, founded Purple Day in 2008. Cassidy’s efforts were supported by the Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia (EANS). Lavender is the international color for epilepsy and is also a color that symbolizes solitude. This led to purple being the color of choice for this celebration.
Anybody interested in supporting Purple Day can become an ‘Ambassador of Purple’. This role involves wearing purple and spreading awareness of epilepsy in your community and to friends and family. Alternatively, dress in purple and hold a purple-themed fund-raising event in aid of either EANS, The Anita Kaufman Foundation or any other charity supporting epilepsy awareness. Most importantly, take the time to increase your own awareness about the effects of epilepsy on people’s lives.
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Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (noun) The state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more. | ||
| Synonyms: | satiation, satiety | ||
| Usage: | Then Tarzan and Sheeta feasted to repletion. | ||
Idiom of the Day
catch (the) headlines— To be featured on the headlines of news articles, as due to being particularly important, popular, fashionable, etc. |
History
Jack Kevorkian Convicted of Second-Degree Murder (1999)
By 1998, Dr. Jack Kevorkian had been prosecuted numerous times—without being convicted—for the deaths of terminally ill patients whose suicides he had admittedly assisted. However, after the TV program 60 Minutes aired a videotape of him administering a lethal injection to a man who was too physically debilitated to commit suicide on his own, Kevorkian was charged with murder. He chose to defend himself in court and was convicted.
Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford (1753)
A scientist and inventor, Thompson was perhaps the first person to recognize heat as a form of motion, at a time when many believed it to be a substance. He invented various heat-related items, including a double boiler, a drip coffeepot, thermal underwear, and a more efficient fireplace. After he was denied a commission in the Continental Army, Thompson spied for the British in the American Revolution.
Seward's Day
When William Henry Seward, Secretary of State for President Andrew Johnson, signed the treaty authorizing the purchase of Alaska from Czarist Russia for $7 million on March 30, 1867, most Americans thought he was crazy. But public opinion quickly changed when gold was discovered in the region, and its natural gas, coal, and oil reserves, in addition to its seafood and lumber industries, have proved to be far more valuable than its gold. Unfortunately, Seward did not live to see his foresight commemorated as a legal holiday in the state of Alaska.
Only 117 years 'til this asteroid (possibly) hits us
Chicken Little was right. In a very literal sense, the sky is falling. Not today and not tomorrow, but eventually. NASA has announced that on September 22, 2135 (which happens to be a Thursday, if you need to check your schedule), there is a small ...READ MORE:
Only 117 years ’til this asteroid (possibly) hits us
1827 - Composer Ludwig van Beethoven died.
1878 - Hastings College of Law was founded.
1885 - Eastman Kodak (Eastman Dry Plate and Film Co.) produced the first commercial motion picture film in Rochester, NY.
1898 - In South Africa, the world's first game reserve, the Sabi Game reserve, was designated.
1937 - Spinach growers in Crystal City, TX, erected a statue of Popeye.
1951 - The U.S. Air Force flag was approved. The flag included the coat of arms, 13 white stars and the Air Force seal on a blue background.
1953 - Dr. Jonas Salk announced a new vaccine that would prevent poliomyelitis.
1956 - Red Buttons made his debut as a television actor in "Studio One" on CBS television.
1957 - Ricky Nelson recorded his first songs.
1964 - "Funny Girl" opened on Broadway starring Barbra Streisand.
1969 - The TV movie "Marcus Welby" was seen on ABC-TV. It was later turned into a series.
1982 - Ground breaking ceremonies were held in Washington, DC, for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
2000 - The Seattle Kingdome was imploded to make room for a new football arena.
If You Were Born Today, March 26
You are hard-working, energetic, security-minded, and determined. You tend to go it alone in your work, or you take on more than your share. You are ambitious, and while you do enjoy instant results, you are able to outlast others through any trials and tribulations life has to offer, simply because you so quickly get back on your feet after a fall. You enjoy a big challenge. Famous people born today: Robert Frost, Leonard Nimoy, Tenessee Williams, Keira Knightley, James Caan, Sandra Day O’Connor, James Iha, Martin Short, Steven Tyler, Jennifer Grey, Diana Ross.
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Providence Tattoo and Music Festival 2018
Mar 30, 2018 | Providence, RI
Fete Music Hall|103 Dike St
Couple a heavy case of whiplash with needles punching your skin and you've got a hell of a good time in Rhode Island's creative capital. Your untested spine will thrash wildly as New England's most blistering hardcore punk bands crush it on stage. You'll also encounter dozens of tattoo artists who will hook you up with a wicked tattoo.
further information: Providence Tattoo & Music Festival
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Austin Fashion Week 2018
Mar 29 - Apr 7, 2018 | Austin, TX
Austin Fashion Week is a showcase of the Austin fashion scene and spotlights top designers as well as independent and emerging talent from all over the country. Events include runway shows, soirees, trunk shows, shopping events and exhibits, and STARS gives attendees the opportunity to view pieces from some of Project Runway’s most popular designers.
further information: 2018 Austin Fashion Week - Austin Woman Magazine
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Vintage Market Days 2018
Mar 29-31, 2018 | North Augusta, SC
The Hippodrome|5540 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Vintage Market Days is THE place to find original art, antiques, vintage clothing, handmade treasures, seasonal plantings and baked goods in Central Denver. Held several times a year in various communities, this three-day event is an opportunity to discover and support the talents, treasures and passions of local vendors.
further information: Welcome to the Vintage Market Days of NE Georgia
An 1884 illustration by Carlo Cornaglia of the Milan premiere of Don Carlos. This grand opera, composed by Giuseppe Verdi to a French-language libretto by Joseph Méry and Camille du Locle, is adapted from Friedrich Schiller's dramatic play Don Carlos and tells the conflicts of Carlos, Prince of Asturias (1545–1568). First performed in 1867, the opera exists in numerous versions, the longest of which lasts four hours.
The World's Smallest Cat is Ridiculously Adorable
The rusty spotted cat is the cutest wild creature you could ever encounter in the forest
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Erik Easter Bunny
knit
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knit
many many garments for Barbie
knit
crochet, Easter
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crochet
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crochet
STRIPES ON THE SIDE HAT
Buy Yarn Online and Find Crochet and Knitting Supplies and Patterns
crochet
RECIPE
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SWEETS
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ADULT COLORING
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PUZZLE
right picture, wrong label
Butterfly Fish Purple Jigsaw Puzzle
| bats belong board bunch chain cheat cling could | dangle dealt delete design disagree dream ease escape extra given | hail hello hoes knock mane model needs nine | peace player ready remove satisfaction scene search shirt | tend thank themselves thing trick whole wrong |
solution:
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think this will work and not attract bugs?
Ingredients for DIY Wood Polish
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2 parts olive oil
1 part lemon juice.
1 part lemon juice.
That’s seriously it, folks.
Directions for DIY Wood Polish
In an empty spray bottle or in a regular jar, mix 2 parts olive oil with 1 part lemon juice. It’s a smart idea to first strain the lemon juice in a fine mesh strain to prevent your spray bottle from clogging. I just used an empty spray bottle from a natural, store bought wood polish I have used before. Shake well to emulsify the mixture. Bada bing! You have yourself some wood polish. Spray sparingly onto wood and in circular motions, rub the polish into the wood until it is well buffed with a soft cloth. If storing in a regular jar, just pour a small amount onto the cloth and buff into the wood in circular motions.
EYE OPENER
Scientific Explanations That Can Make Life Less Annoying (Part 3)
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