DIANE'S CORNER ...
Celebrate World AIDS Day
When the AIDS epidemic broke, because I happened to be a science nerd and knew a lot about viruses and a lot about that virus at the time, I felt a moral obligation to go out and try to stem the fear and get out and explain to people what the disease was and how it worked.
– Morgan Fairchild
– Morgan Fairchild
There is a disease that reached out into the world and changed the way we thought about everything, from how we got our blood transfusions to our sexual practices. It was met with a campaign of fear and superstition that harmed both those who had it, and the families and friends of those who surrounded them.
While HIV and AIDS are out in the world today, the horror stories that were told of how it works and how it was transmitted have largely been mitigated. World AIDS Day works to ensure that those who suffer from AIDS can live in a safer, more understanding world and help further research to eliminate it.
History of World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day was first held in 1988, just four years after the discovery of the virus and its official classification. Since that time 35 million people have died, putting it far ahead of many of the other most devastating diseases in the history of man. Since that day the work of men and women everywhere has led to a greater understanding of HIV/AIDS (you can’t get it by sharing a can of coke, or sharing a toilet seat, for instance), but that has only served to slow the tide. 6,000 people each year are diagnosed with HIV in the UK alone, and there are still people out there who don’t know all the facts about it.
Word of the Day
| |||
| Definition: | (noun) The most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman. | ||
| Synonyms: | masterpiece | ||
| Usage: | The Mona Lisa is considered by many to be the chef-d'oeuvre of Italian painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, and scientist Leonardo da Vinci. | ||
Idiom of the Day
get taken to task (by someone)— To be scolded, rebuked, reprimanded, or criticized (by someone). |
This Day in History
The Taman Shud Case: Mystery Man Found Dead on Somerton Beach (1948)
On the night of November 30, 1948, passersby on Australia's Somerton Beach saw a man they believed to be drunk or sleeping. The next day, the mystery man was determined to be dead, which opened the still unsolved Taman Shud Case. The dead man has never been identified. Though investigators promptly searched the body and found normal things like chewing gum in the mystery man's pocket, something strange was later found, taking the case in a new—but equally elusive—direction.
Alexandra of Denmark (1844)
Though she was of royal blood, Princess Alexandra had a relatively normal upbringing. It was not until after she wed Prince Albert Edward of Wales in 1863 that her father, Christian IX, was crowned king of Denmark, and she did not ascend to the station of queen consort until many years after that. As queen, she devoted herself to charitable works and was beloved by the British public. She was held in high regard.
Natchitoches Christmas Festival
Natchitoches is home to one of the oldest community-based holiday celebrations in the country. Since 1927, both townspeople and visitors have made this festival a fixture in their holiday routine. The Festival of Lights, held the weekend before Thanksgiving, opens the season; however, the Christmas Festival is the premier event of the festival season. It is observed with a parade, an assortment of river bank booths, arts and crafts, and a traditional fireworks show over Cane River Lake. The festivities continue up until the New Year's Eve celebration.
Scientists draw inspiration from nature to develop cheese-smelling electronic nose
Dogs are not only man's best friend, but they're also amazing sniffers. Their ability to detect explosives or illegal substances has long been understood but we're just scratching the surface. Recent studies have shown that dogs are able to detect ...
READ MORE:
READ MORE:
Scientists draw inspiration from nature to develop cheese-smelling electronic nose
1835 - Hans Christian Andersen published his first book of fairy tales.
1909 - The Pennsylvania Trust Company, of Carlisle, PA, became the first bank in the in the U.S. to offer a Christmas Club account.
1952 - In Denmark, it was announced that the first successful sex-change operation had been performed.
1955 - Rosa Parks, a black seamstress in Montgomery, AL, refused to give up her seat to a white man. Mrs. Parks was arrested marking a milestone in the civil rights movement in the U.S.
1958 - The musical "Flower Drum Song" Rodgers and Hammerstein opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre.
1968 - Janis Joplin made her final appearance with Big Brother & the Holding Company in San Francisco, CA.
1969 - The U.S. government held its first draft lottery since World War II.
1987 - Construction began on the Channel Tunnel between the United Kingdom and France.
1990 - British and French workers digging the Channel Tunnel finally met under the English Channel.
1997 - Kenny G set a record when he held a note on his saxophone for 45 minutes and 47 seconds.
1987 - Construction began on the Channel Tunnel between the United Kingdom and France.
1990 - British and French workers digging the Channel Tunnel finally met under the English Channel.
1997 - Kenny G set a record when he held a note on his saxophone for 45 minutes and 47 seconds.
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, December 1
You are fiercely independent, but also very passionate, and thus relationships are important to you. Optimistic yet practical, you are success-oriented. You have a sixth sense that you rely upon quite heavily, as it allows you to see and understand more than the average person, and you trust your instincts. After all, they serve you well. Charismatic and attractive, you enter relationships rather easily but often end up in a power struggle. This could be due to your own independent nature, and your attraction to equally as strong-minded people. You are more sensitive than you ever let on, largely due to your observant nature. Famous people born today:
1761 Marie Tussaud, French founder of Madame Tussaud's wax museum, born in Strasbourg (d. 1850)
1913 Mary Martin, American actress (Peter Pan) and Larry Hagman's mom, born in Weatherford, Texas (d. 1990)
1935 Woody Allen [Allen Konigsberg], American film director and actor (Zelig, Annie Hall), born in Brooklyn, New York
1940 Richard Pryor, American comedian and actor(Lady Sings the Blues, Stir Crazy), born in Pecoria, Illinois (d. 2005)
1945 Bette Midler, American actress and singer(Beaches, Wind Beneath my Wings), born in Honolulu, HawaiiREADERS INFO
1.
The department store Santa.
Stores began to advertise Christmas shopping in 1820, and by the 1840s, newspapers were creating separate sections for holiday advertisements, which often featured images of the newly-popular Santa Claus. In 1841, thousands of children visited a Philadelphia shop to see a life-size Santa
Claus model. It was only a matter of time before stores began to attract children, and their parents, with the lure of a peek at a “live” Santa Claus.
Claus model. It was only a matter of time before stores began to attract children, and their parents, with the lure of a peek at a “live” Santa Claus.
2.
Chickasha Festival of Lights 2018
Nov 17 - Dec 31, 2018 | Oklahoma City, OK
Shannon Springs Park|2400 S 9th St
Lights so bright, you can see them from miles away! The Chickasha Festival of Lights is a four-mile winter wonderland including over 3.5 million twinkling lights and a giant festive Christmas tree! Viewers can drive through or take a horse-drawn carriage through the park and enjoy different displays, scenes, and light shows synchronized to the tunes of their holiday favorites. At the end of the park, everyone can enjoy some tasty treats in the gift shop or even take a picture with the jolly old man himself, Santa!
further information: Chickasha Festival of Light
3.
Cincinnati Zoo Festival of Lights 2018
Nov 17 - Dec 31, 2018 | Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden|3400 Vine St
Illuminate your holiday season with the Cincinnati Zoo Festival of Lights in Cincinnati, Ohio. The annual family-friendly event is spread out over six weeks and promises a wild light show on Swan Lake, visits and photo opportunities with old Saint Nick, North Polar Express Train rides, s'mores cookouts, a fairyland, strolling entertainment and a puppet show.
further information: http://cincinnatizoo.org/events/festival-of-lights/
4.
NYBG Holiday Train Show 2018
Nov 17, 2018 - Jan 21, 2019 | Bronx, NY
New York Botanical Garden|2900 Southern Blvd
Every family has that little kid who's fascinated with toy trains, but their messy bedroom doesn't complement the choo-chooing action very well. The New York Botanical Garden, however, gives you something to awe while trains run simultaneously. Model trains will race through the gardens and its hundreds of recreated landmarks made out of bark, leaves and other woodsy materials. If trains are your daily enemies during the morning commute, there's fun tours you can take of NYBG, live concerts and poetry reading to keep you entertained.
further information: The Holiday Train Show® at The New York Botanical Garden
Pictures of the day
Sainte Jeanne d'Arc Church at night. Sainte Jeanne d'Arc Church is a Catholic church in Nice, France which is noticeable for its original architecture. The church was built between 1926 and 1933 by the architect Jacques Dror in reinforced concrete. The style was influenced by Art nouveau.
ANTARCTIC ICEBERG
A colony of Adélie penguins shows up as black specks on a massive iceberg near Devil Island in Antarctica. Some 2.7 million of the birds populate the Ross Sea region.
knit, Christmas
thanks, Ivy
thanks, Gabby
Bakasana Scarf
knit
knit
knit
crochet, Christmasthanks, PhyllisCrochet Christmas Gnome
crochet
thanks, Ann
crochet
Wee Crochet Moccasins
crochet
Fringe Shopping Bag
crochet, Chanukah
RECIPE
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Carol
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/canadian-pea-soup-3-5b0c531e119fa8003720ce41.jpg)
This French Canadian Style Pea Soup is a Snap to Cook in the Crock Pot
SWEETS
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS
PUZZLE
| affect behind bread break capital catch cling | data dealer delay detail early fancy fluffy fundamental | game glory guard hear hungry marry mead movement | needy person player please pose pride rotate route | share steep student style tribe waste wench young |
SUDOKU ... hard
solution:
QUOTE
CLEVER
Embroidery Hook and Fabric Christmas Tree
EYE OPENER
No comments:
Post a Comment