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Celebrate Int'l Mother Language Day
Announced by UNESCO in 1999, International Mother Language Day celebrates cultural diversity and commemorates the “language martyr” students of 1952 Bangladesh. These students are honored by the encouragement of multiculturalism and the promotion of protective measures for endangered languages.
It’s hard to imagine the challenges faced by students who have been ordered to learn in a foreign language, as without linguistic inclusion, there is no equal access to education. Current International Mother Language Day events include multicultural festivals which promote the hearing of all voices, and display social cohesion, cultural awareness, and tolerance. The unique nuances and subtleties of linguistic communication which connect individuals to culture and personal identity are valued and encouraged.
In the words of Nelson Mandela, “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.”
Ruby Silvious is internationally recognized for her miniature paintings and collages on the used tea bag. On January 3, 2015, she started a project called 363 Days of Tea, a visual daily record of her impression of the moment, using the emptied-out tea bag as her canvas, and altering it to create a new work of art every day for 363 days. She draws, paints, prints and collages moody, evocative and sometimes whimsical art on used teabag paper
Word of the Day
Watergate
MEANING:
noun: A scandal involving abuse of office, deceit, and cover-up.
ETYMOLOGY:
After the Watergate office and residential complex in Washington, DC. It was the site of a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in 1972 by people associated with US President Richard Nixon (1913-1994). The resulting scandal and cover-up led to Nixon’s resignation. Earliest documented use: 1972.
NOTES:
Watergate, a scandal of mammoth proportions, has given us a useful suffix (-gate) for describing many a scandal including gategate.
USAGE:
“[Thomas Donaldson] said the nature of Volkswagen’s scandal had few parallels: ‘I’ve never seen a corporate Watergate of this stripe.’”
Jena McGregor; VW’s Next CEO Faces Big Challenge; Los Angeles Times; Sep 27, 2015.
Jena McGregor; VW’s Next CEO Faces Big Challenge; Los Angeles Times; Sep 27, 2015.
Idiom of the Day
Break the Ice
To establish a relaxed atmosphere in socially awkward situations; to break down a tense or unduly formal atmosphere.
Example Usage: It was an awkward situation until Mary came along and broke the ice.
Alternative wording: Ice-breaker - The teacher introduced a fun activity as an ice-breaker.
Did you know..? The idiom ‘break the ice’ originated from the use of old ships, known as ice-breakers, which were used to break through ice in polar regions to become acquainted with new areas. It was later applied to social initiatives which were intended to get strangers acquainted with one another.
This Day in History
1842 - John J. Greenough patented the sewing machine.
1848 - The Communist Manifesto was published by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
1866 - Lucy B. Hobbs became the first woman to graduate from a dental school. The school was the Ohio College of Dental Surgery in Cincinnati.
1874 - The Oakland Daily Tribune began publication.
1878 - The first telephone directories issued in the U.S. were distributed to residents in New Haven, CT. It was a single page of only fifty names.
1893 - Composer Andres Segovia was born.
1911 - Gustav Mahler conducted his last concert. He collapsed immediately afterward from a severe streptococcal infection. He died on May 18.
1925 - The first issue of "The New Yorker" was published.
1947 - Edwin Land demonstrated the Polaroid Land Camera to the Optical Society of America in New York City. It was the first camera to take, develop and print a picture on photo paper all in about 60 seconds. The photos were black and white. The camera went on sale the following year.
1950 - The first International Pancake Race was held in Liberal, Kansas.
1958 - The first Flying V, by Gibson, was shipped from a factory in Kalamazoo, MI.
1970 - The Jackson 5 made their TV debut on "American Bandstand."
1995 - Chicago stockbroker Steve Fossett became the first person to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean in a balloon. He landed in Leader, Saskatchewan, Canada.
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, February 21
You are generally very well-liked and inspiring to others. Others might not know just how sensitive you are, as your outward personality is easygoing. A tad moody, you frequently experience restlessness on an emotional level. Many of you possess literary talents and a fine sense of humor. You have a pragmatic and organized side to your personality that is distinct but not always immediately apparent. Famous people born today:
1794 Antonio López de Santa Anna, President of Mexico who dominated Mexican history in the first half of the 19th century, born in Xalapa, Veracruz (d. 1876)
1924 Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwean revolutionary, Prime Minister of Zimbabwe (1980-87) and 1st black President of Zimbabwe (1988-2017), born in Harare, Zimbabwe
1927 Hubert de Givenchy, French fashion designer (Audrey Hepburn's LBD) and founder of Givenchy (1952), born in Beauvais, France (d. 2018)
1933 Nina Simone [Eunice Waymon], American singer and civil rights activist (I Loves You, Porgy), born in Tyron, North Carolina (d. 2003)
1946 Alan Rickman, English actor (Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, Die Hard, Harry Potter), born in Hammersmith, London (d. 2016)
1964 Scott Kelly, American astronaut, born in Orange, New Jersey
1979 Jennifer Love Hewitt, American actress(Sarah Reeves-Party of Five), born in Waco, Texas
1987 Ellen Page, Canadian actress (Juno) & LGBT activist, born in Halifax, Nova Scotia
READERS INFO
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Corner reader Ara has the most creative daughter .. find out how she expresses her creativity!
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1842 - John J. Greenough patented the sewing machine.
1925 - The first issue of "The New Yorker" was published.
1947 - Edwin Land demonstrated the Polaroid Land Camera to the Optical Society of America in New York City. It was the first camera to take, develop and print a picture on photo paper all in about 60 seconds. The photos were black and white. The camera went on sale the following year.
1950 - The first International Pancake Race was held in Liberal, Kansas.
1995 - Chicago stockbroker Steve Fossett became the first person to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean in a balloon. He landed in Leader, Saskatchewan, Canada.
DAILY SQU-EEK
1933 Nina Simone [Eunice Waymon], American singer and civil rights activist (I Loves You, Porgy), born in Tyron, North Carolina (d. 2003)
1987 Ellen Page, Canadian actress (Juno) & LGBT activist, born in Halifax, Nova Scotia
READERS INFO
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Chicago Musical Theatre Festival 2019
Feb 4-24, 2019 | Chicago, IL
The Edge Theater|5451 N Broadway
The Chicago Musical Theatre Festival is a juried event that showcases the work of emerging playwrights. In an industry where it is extremely difficult to gain the necessary financial support for new works, this festival creates a platform for untested material. Selected pieces are guaranteed four performances as well as half of the revenue earned from ticket sales. Additionally, the event provides theatre enthusiasts with a unique opportunity to discover talented up-and-coming playwrights.
further information: 2019 Chicago Musical Theatre Festival
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FRIGID New York 2019
Feb 20 - Mar 10, 2019 | New York, NY
UNDER St. Marks & The Kraine Theater|94 St Marks Pl
While many theater artists are given the cold shoulder, their talents will shine under the spotlight at the FRIGID New York festival. The stage is flooded with the work of more than 30 independent theater companies who are given complete freedom in this fringe-style festival. Forget labeling every performance that graces the stage, just sit back and watch the unknown unfold.
Virginia Key Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance 2019
Feb 20 - 24, 2019 | Key Biscayne, FL
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park|4020 Virginia Beach Dr
Starting as an annual concert to support AIDS research and treatment, the Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance evolved into a multi-faceted experience that still fights against AIDS. Discovery is key to your time here at the Virginia Key, bringing local dance and music acts to the stage. There's nothing more exciting than discovering talent that's worthy of widespread exposure.
The Stolen Kiss is a painting by French painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard created in the late 1780s. Painted in a style characteristic of the French Rococo period, it depicts a passionate kiss between two lovers. The composition is diagonal, made up by an axis composed through her leaning figure, the shawl and the balcony door opening from the outside, ending with the table the shawl is draped over. The painting is hosted in the collection of the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg.
Close Call!
The Nile Crocodile made this a risky place for a Grey Heron to fish! Location: Masai Mara NP, Kenya
knit
thanks, Patty
knit
thanks, Nancy
knit
Burning Love/ Brennende Liab pattern by Erry Pieters-Korteweg
knit
knit
Rippled Baby Blanket pattern by MoreThanOneWay
Crochet Pattern of the Day: Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
crochet
thanks, Lisa
thanks, Doris
FOAL
crochet
crochet
Tizz Crochet Star Snuggle Bag Project
crochet
RECIPE
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Jane
SWEETS
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS
thanks, Kay
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... recipe
thanks, Helen
Start with sliced strawberries and Nutella spread. Yep we are using the wholesome goodness for Nutella hazelnut spread on these pancake stacks. Slice your strawberries and spread a bit of Nutella on one side with a knife.
Now for the pancakes! We are using mini pancakes in these Seuss inspired treats. Make any pancake recipe you love and drop the batter by tablespoon full onto your griddle. On each skewer, place the pancakes and Nutella strawberries as shown below.
Pop the completed stacks into a glass for serving and you can add a bit of fat free whipped topping to the very top if you like but this is optional. Serve these right away and watch the kids go wild for them.
PUZZLE
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SUDOKU ... very hard
solution:
QUOTE
CLEVER
Make A Hand Scrub -
Mix 1/2 teaspoon olive oil (or oil of your choice) with coffee grounds.
Rub the mixture on your hands, then rinse off. The mixture will exfoliate and moisturize your hands.
EYE OPENER
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
thanks, Shelley
at some point the winter is going to end, right? lol
artist and graphic designer Ruby Silvious
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