World Hemophilia Day - April 17, 2019

DIANE'S CORNER ... 

Celebrate World Hemophilia Day

Nicking your finger with a knife while chopping some tomatoes for a salad is just a nuisance for most of us—we utter a choice word or two, rinse the cut, apply a disinfectant and maybe a band-aid, and then proceed to go on with our lives.

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The same goes for, say, tripping and falling—most of us will just get up and keep on going, not giving the situation any more thought and barely noticing the bruise that may appear afterward. Unfortunately, there are people whose very lives may be put in danger because of such seemingly minor accidents: hemophiliacs.

Hemophilia affects approximately 400,000 people worldwide, many of whom are not fully aware of their condition or are not getting the treatment they need. Because a relatively small percentage of the world’s population suffers from hemophilia, many people are not aware just how serious this condition is and how much more difficult and dangerous it makes the lives of those who have it. And this is where World Hemophilia Day comes in.

History of Hemophilia Day

Hemophilia was first discovered in the 10th century, when physicians started to take a serious interest in people, especially males, who were bleeding to death after sustaining only minor injuries. At that time, it was called Abulcasis. Unfortunately, due to the limited technology of the day, it was impossible to research the condition properly.

Numerous famous historical figures are thought to have had hemophilia, especially members of the European royal families, and it was often treated with aspirin which thinned the blood of the hemophiliac further, causing the symptoms to worsen.

Then, in 1803, Dr. John Conrad Otto of Philadelphia began to study people he called, “bleeders” more extensively, recognizing it to be a hereditary illness that was most often passed onto males from by their healthy mothers. In 1937, hemophilia was officially divided into two types: A and B. Though no cure for hemophilia has been invented till this day, the sickness can be controlled by administering clotting factors on a regular basis in order to avoid spontaneous bleeding episodes.

World Hemophilia Day was created by the World Federation of Hemophilia in 1989, and the date it’s celebrated on, April 17th, was chosen in honor of the founder of the organization’s birthday, Frank Schnabel. The day’s purpose is to raise awareness about the disease as well as other bleeding disorders and also to raise money for the treatment of those who cannot afford it.

Word of the Day

florilegium

MEANING:

noun: A compilation of excerpts; anthology.

ETYMOLOGY:

From Latin florilegium, from flor (flower) + legere (to gather). Ultimately from the Indo-European root leg- (to collect), which also gave us lexicon, lesson, lecture, legible, legal, select, cull,subintelligitur (something that is not stated but understood), prolegomenon (an introduction to a text), lignify (to turn into wood), andlection (a version of a text in a particular edition). Earliest documented use: 1621.

NOTES:

If you think of compiling an anthology as arranging flowers in a bouquet, you wouldn’t be far off: the word comes to us from Greek anthos (flower). Florilegium is the Latin equivalent, from flor (flower). Both words have also been applied to a collection of flowers or a collection of writing about flowers. Now, you might think a bouquiniste (a dealer in old and used books) has a similar connection too, but no, this word comes to us from French bouquin (slang for book).

USAGE:

“I was intrigued to find a florilegium of Romantic poetry tucked under a pot of hide glue and was about to settle in to read when I heard a roar of outrage.”
Deanna Raybourn; A Curious Beginning; Berkeley; 2015. 

Idiom of the Day

Dead wood -

Meaning - People or things which are no longer useful or necessary.

Example - The company bought in a lot of new computers. They no longer want the dead woods.

This Day in History

1524 - New York Harbor was discovered by Giovanni Verrazano. 

1704 - John Campbell published what would eventually become the first successful American newspaper. It was known as the Boston "News-Letter." 

1758 - Frances Williams published a collection of Latin poems. He was the first African-American to graduate from a college in the western hemisphere. 

1810 - Pineapple cheese was patented by Lewis M. Norton. 

1860 - New Yorkers learned of a new law that required fire escapes to be provided for tenement houses. 

1875 - The game "snooker" was invented by Sir Neville Chamberlain. 

1882 - Composer Artur Schnabel was born. 

1941 - Igor Sikorsky accomplished the first successful helicopter lift-off from water near Stratford, CT. 

1964 - Jerrie Mock became first woman to fly an airplane solo around the world. 


1964 - The Ford Motor Company unveiled its new Mustang model. 

1964 - The FBI lab reported that it could not determine the lyrics to "Louie Louie." 

1970 - Johnny Cash performed at the White House at the invitation of President Richard M. Nixon. He played "A Boy Named Sue." 

1970 - Apollo 13 returned to Earth safely after an on-board accident with an oxygen tank. 


1985 - The U.S. Postal Service unveiled its new 22-cent, "LOVE" stamp. 


1996 - Erik and Lyle Menendez were sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing their parents. 


2002 - At the National Maritime Museum in London, the exhibit "Skin Deep - A History of Tattooing" opened. 


2015 - John Coltrane was awarded a posthumous Special Citation by the Pulitzer Prize board. 



DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, April 17:


You have inner strength and persistence that helps you to overcome obstacles. You understand things that go over others’ heads, and your sense of humor is spirited. The drive for material security is strong. Power struggles are often present in your love relationships, generally because you tend to be attracted to people who as strong-minded as you are. Famous people born today: 

1620 Marguerite Bourgeoys, French founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame (first Canadian saint), born in Troyes, France (d. 1700)


1820 Alexander Cartwright, American sportsman (recognized as inventor of modern baseball), born in NYC, New York (d. 1892)


1837 J. P. Morgan, Sr. [John Pierpont], American financier and benker (General Electric, Steel Corporation, AT&T), born in Hartford, Connecticut (d. 1913)


1918 William Holden [Beedle], American actor (The Blue Knight, Sunset Boulevard, Sabrina, The Bridge on the River Kwai), born in O'Fallon, Illinois (d. 1981)


1923 Harry Reasoner, American newscaster (60 Minutes, ABC, CBS), born in Dakota City, Iowa (d. 1991)


1972 Jennifer Garner [Affleck], American actress(Sydney Bristow-Alias), born in Houston, Texas


1974 Victoria Beckham [Adams], English singer(Posh Spice in the Spice Girls), born in Harlow, Essex

READERS INFO

1.

1790 -

Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 – April 17, 1790)

Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat. 

Franklin suffered from obesity throughout his middle-aged and later years, which resulted in multiple health problems, particularly gout, which became worse as he aged. In poor health during the signing of the US Constitution
in 1787, he was rarely seen in public from then until his death. Franklin died from pleuritic attack  at his home in Philadelphia on April 17, 1790, at age 84.

2.

OKC Jazz Festival 2019

Apr 1 - 19, 2019 | Oklahoma City, OK

It’s safe to assume that the OKC Jazz Festival brings world-class talent to its many stages, but jazz music is only a fraction of what’s in store. You’ll also sway to the euphonious sounds of blues, jazz rock and hip-hop from an assortment of local and national music acts. This five-day-long festival offers a mellow experience that your ears shouldn’t ignore.

further information: OKC Jazz Festival :: Home

3.

Joe Thomas Jr. 3rd Tuesday Guitar Pull

May 21, 2019 | Montgomery, AL 

Cloverdale Playhouse|960 Cloverdale Rd

Just when you thought greatness was going extinct, The Cloverdale Playhouse Theater in Montgomery steps in and flips that notion right on its head. As the name implies, every third Tuesday of each month features extraordinary music talent that must be heard. It’s not just about the artist rocking out on stage either; everyone in attendance is integral to the experience whether you’re drinking a brew or wiping down tables. Guitar Pull celebrates music’s ability to foster a community-minded atmosphere instead of making it a one-man show.

further information: Joe Thomas Jr. Guitar Pull



Pictures of the day

The collared whitestart (Myioborus torquatus), also known as the collared redstart, is a tropical New World warbler endemic to the mountains of Costa Rica and western-central Panama. It is common at heights between 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) and the timberline in mossy mountain forests, ravines, second growth, and adjacent pastures. The collared whitestart is around 13 centimetres (5 in) in length with a weight of 10.5 grams (0.4 oz). It has a chestnut crown bordered with black, and a black forehead. The rest of the upperparts are slaty black, and the tail is black with white edges. The face and underparts are bright yellow, with a black band across the breast.

Brazil

Tourists pose in front of a Catholic chapel at Carneiros Beach.

knit
thanks, Ivy

Easter Bunnies
knit
thanks, Emily

Pintuck T-Shirt pattern by Lien Ngo

knit

Honeycomb Dish Towels

knit

Seeds of Spring Baby Cardi

knit

Adventure pattern by Cassidy Clark

Crochet Pattern of the Day: Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
Poncho

crochet
thanks, Phyllis

Amigurumi Easter Egg
crochet
thanks, Helen

Tunisian Simple Stitch Dishcloth

crochet

crochet sand waves oversized dress
crochet

Crochet a postage stamp!

crochet

Yogi Throw Pillows

RECIPE

thanks, Shelley

Shrimp Bolognese Recipe

CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Debbie

Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe

*April 3, 2015 - The following 'sweets' recipe is one of the first items any co-writer ever emailed the link for publishing in The Corner*

SWEETS

**thanks, Shelley** 

Saffron Honey Marshmallows Recipe

ADULT COLORING

CRAFTS ... Easter

Diy Decorative Eggs

CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Easter

thanks, Zoey

Crayon Resist Easter Eggs

Crayon Resist Easter Eggs

You will need:

- eggs

- wax crayons

- food coloring

- water

First you gotta boil the eggs. 

Then prepare your materials. All you need are crayons and food coloring. Place kraft paper on the floor to contain the mess.

And then start decorating! Copy patterns from a book like "Colors" by Alexander Girard.

After drawing the pattern with crayons, dye them in diluted food coloring. The wax from the crayon will resist the dye, and looks nice when you use light colored crayons against dark colored dye.

Or just drew dots clumped together at the bottom then the spacing gradually gets bigger as you go to the top.

Here's what it looks like after the dip dye

And here's another pattern based on Alexander Girard's design.

Done!

PUZZLE

Gas Gallons Jigsaw Puzzle



WORD SEARCH

SUDOKU ... hard

solution:






QUOTE

CLEVER

Re-Use plastic bottles - 

Punch holes for a watering can

EYE OPENER

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