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Celebrate World Elephant Day
They’re intelligent. They’re family-oriented. They have great memories. They are capable of feeling a wide range of deep emotions, from intense grief to joy bordering on elation, as well as empathy and stunning self-awareness. They create complex, supportive societies much like our own. Taking into consideration all of that and much, much more, what’s not to love about elephants? Still, countless elephants are brutally killed every year for their ivory by greedy poachers who then leave their carcasses to rot in the sun. As Graydon Carter, Editor of Vanity Fair, put it:
We admire elephants in part because they demonstrate what we consider the finest human traits (…) but the way we treat them puts on display the very worst of human behavior.
World Elephant Day is the perfect time to find out more about these amazing animals and what we can do to preserve and protect them so they do not go the way of the mammoth.
History of World Elephant Day
World Elephant Day was created in 2011 by two Canadian filmmaker Patricia Sims and Thailand’s Elephant Reintroduction Foundation and was first celebrated on August 12, 2012. The initiative was greatly supported by film star William Shatner who narrated the documentary Return to the Forest, a fascinating 30-minute film about the reintroduction of captive Asian elephants to the wild.
Currently, the demand for ivory is the biggest in China, with the price of ivory often exceeding the price of gold, something that makes elephants bigger targets than ever. Habitation loss is also a danger to the world’s elephant population as it deprives elephants of the hundreds of pounds of food they need every day, making it more difficult for them to breed and making it easier for poachers to track them down. Circuses and tourism are also serious threats to the animals’ well-being.
Luckily, an increasing number of both celebrities and politicians have become interested in the cause, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Ashley Judd and President Barack Obama.
Word of the Day
moon shot
Buzz Aldrin on the moon
MEANING:
noun:
1. A mission to the moon.
2. A highly ambitious, unlikely project with great potential impact.
3. In sports, an act of hitting or throwing a ball very high.
1. A mission to the moon.
2. A highly ambitious, unlikely project with great potential impact.
3. In sports, an act of hitting or throwing a ball very high.
ETYMOLOGY:
From moon + shot, from Old English sceot/gesceot. Earliest documented use: 1949. Also, there’s an earlier citation from 1873, in the sense, lit by moonlight.
USAGE:
“Sen. Angus King: You know, Joe Biden, this is a deeply personal issue for him, and he’s talked about a cancer moon shot.”
Trump’s 2020 Campaign Kick-off Rehashes Grievances; New Day (New York); Jun 19, 2019.
“Mooney sent a moon shot over the center-field fence for a three-run homer and a 4-0 lead.”
Trump’s 2020 Campaign Kick-off Rehashes Grievances; New Day (New York); Jun 19, 2019.
“Mooney sent a moon shot over the center-field fence for a three-run homer and a 4-0 lead.”
Idiom of the Day
ADD FUEL TO THE FIRE
When someone does something to make a bad situation worse
When Sarah started laughing during the argument, it really added fuel to the fire!
When Sarah started laughing during the argument, it really added fuel to the fire!
This Day in History
1851 - Isaac Singer was issued a patent on the double-headed sewing machine.
1865 - Disinfectant was used for the first time during surgery by Joseph Lister.
1877 - Thomas Edison invented the phonograph and made the first sound recording.
1915 - "Of Human Bondage" by William Somerset Maugham was first published.
1939 - "The Wizard of Oz" premiered in Oconomowoc, WI. Judy Garland became famous for the movie's song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." The movie premiered in Hollywood on August 15th.
1960 - The balloon satellite Echo One was launched by the U.S. from Cape Canaveral, FL. It was the first communications satellite.
1964 - Mickey Mantle set a major league baseball record when he hit home runs from both the left and ride sides of the plate in the same game.
1972 - The Festival of Hope concert took place at Roosevelt Raceway in Long Island, NY. It was the first rock festival to raise funds for an established charity. The Nassau Society of Crippled Children and Adults was the sponsor.
1973 - Jack Nicklaus won his 14th major golf title. The win broke the record that had been held by Bobby Jones for 50 years.
1981 - IBM unveiled its first PC.
1986 - Rod Carew became the first player in the history of the California Angels franchise to have his uniform (#29) retired.
2004 - The California Supreme Court voided the nearly 4,000 same-sex marriages that had been sanctioned in San Francisco earlier in the year.
thanks, Joan
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, August 12
You have a wonderful sense of humor. A "doer," you tend to always keep yourself busy. You are one of the most resourceful people around, as you are often assessing usefulness and value of the things around you. You love to play, throughout life, and seem to be looking for ways to entertain yourself at every turn. Even so, you are a hard worker. You are a true pioneer in whatever you do, although you also do your best when you feel secure. As such, although you are a self-starter, the risks you take in life tend to be calculated ones. A true individualist, you also have very high ideals. You have a good sense of opportunities. In love, you are quite brave emotionally. Your emotions tend to be quite up and down, however, when it comes to matters of the heart, and you can surprise partners with great warmth and interest one day, and cool detachment the next. Famous people born today:
1881 Cecil B. DeMille, American filmmaker (The Ten Commandments), born in Ashfield, Massachusetts (d. 1959)
1887 Erwin Schrodinger, Austrian physicist and Nobel Prize Laureate (wave mechanics), born in Vienna, Austria (d. 1961)
1910 Jane Wyatt, American actress (Father Knows Best, Star Trek), born in Mahwah, New Jersey (d. 2006)
1954 François Hollande, 24th President of France (Socialist: 2012-17), born in Rouen, France
1971 Pete Sampras, American tennis player (14 Grand Slam titles), born in Washington, D.C.
1975 Casey Affleck, American actor (Manchester by the Sea, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford), born in Falmouth, Massachusetts
READERS INFO
1.
(Not So) Totally Useless Fact of The Day:
Prince Philip reportedly inspired a Disney character many years ago. According to one Disney fandom website, the prince in “Sleeping Beauty” was named after the Duke of Edinburgh.
The animated film was created in 1959, and at that time,
Prince Philip was the most senior figure in the royal household. “Sleeping Beauty” is also the first Disney movie to have named its prince. Other films like “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” and “Cinderella” did not. He is said to have
been named after the prince that Americans knew of best at that time, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II”.
2.
CELESTIAL EVENT
August 12, 13 -
Perseids Meteor Shower
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862. The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The nearly full moon will block out most of the fainter meteors this year, but the Perseids are so bright and numerous that it could still be a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky.
3.
1851 - Isaac Singer was issued a patent on the double-headed sewing machine.
1865 - Disinfectant was used for the first time during surgery by Joseph Lister.
1877 - Thomas Edison invented the phonograph and made the first sound recording.
1915 - "Of Human Bondage" by William Somerset Maugham was first published.
1939 - "The Wizard of Oz" premiered in Oconomowoc, WI. Judy Garland became famous for the movie's song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." The movie premiered in Hollywood on August 15th.
1960 - The balloon satellite Echo One was launched by the U.S. from Cape Canaveral, FL. It was the first communications satellite.
1964 - Mickey Mantle set a major league baseball record when he hit home runs from both the left and ride sides of the plate in the same game.
1972 - The Festival of Hope concert took place at Roosevelt Raceway in Long Island, NY. It was the first rock festival to raise funds for an established charity. The Nassau Society of Crippled Children and Adults was the sponsor.
1973 - Jack Nicklaus won his 14th major golf title. The win broke the record that had been held by Bobby Jones for 50 years.
1981 - IBM unveiled its first PC.
1986 - Rod Carew became the first player in the history of the California Angels franchise to have his uniform (#29) retired.
2004 - The California Supreme Court voided the nearly 4,000 same-sex marriages that had been sanctioned in San Francisco earlier in the year.
thanks, Joan
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, August 12
You have a wonderful sense of humor. A "doer," you tend to always keep yourself busy. You are one of the most resourceful people around, as you are often assessing usefulness and value of the things around you. You love to play, throughout life, and seem to be looking for ways to entertain yourself at every turn. Even so, you are a hard worker. You are a true pioneer in whatever you do, although you also do your best when you feel secure. As such, although you are a self-starter, the risks you take in life tend to be calculated ones. A true individualist, you also have very high ideals. You have a good sense of opportunities. In love, you are quite brave emotionally. Your emotions tend to be quite up and down, however, when it comes to matters of the heart, and you can surprise partners with great warmth and interest one day, and cool detachment the next. Famous people born today:
1881 Cecil B. DeMille, American filmmaker (The Ten Commandments), born in Ashfield, Massachusetts (d. 1959)
1887 Erwin Schrodinger, Austrian physicist and Nobel Prize Laureate (wave mechanics), born in Vienna, Austria (d. 1961)
1910 Jane Wyatt, American actress (Father Knows Best, Star Trek), born in Mahwah, New Jersey (d. 2006)
1954 François Hollande, 24th President of France (Socialist: 2012-17), born in Rouen, France
1971 Pete Sampras, American tennis player (14 Grand Slam titles), born in Washington, D.C.
1975 Casey Affleck, American actor (Manchester by the Sea, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford), born in Falmouth, Massachusetts
Prince Philip reportedly inspired a Disney character many years ago. According to one Disney fandom website, the prince in “Sleeping Beauty” was named after the Duke of Edinburgh.
Prince Philip was the most senior figure in the royal household. “Sleeping Beauty” is also the first Disney movie to have named its prince. Other films like “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” and “Cinderella” did not. He is said to have
been named after the prince that Americans knew of best at that time, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II”.
3.
Festival at Mount Si 2019
Aug 11 - 12, 2019 | North Bend, WA
Si View Park|400 SE Orchard Dr
Held in North Bend, Washington, the Festival at Mount Si is a community-wide celebration of local talent. Featuring attractions such as live music, pie eating contests, various arts and crafts displays, a pet contest, a chili cookoff and a photography gallery, this event is sure to entertain guests of all ages.
further information: Festival at Mount Si - Mountains To Sound Greenway Trust
4.
4.
Trinidad Bay Art and Music Festival 2019
Aug 16 - 18, 2019 | Aug 2019 Dates Unconfirmed | Trinidad, CA
Trinidad Town Hall|409 Trinity St
Returning from national and international tours, world-class musicians perform live concerts in this historic, intimate and extraordinary village, leaving you with lasting impressions.
The Eagle Nebula is a young open cluster of stars in the constellation Serpens, discovered by Jean-Philippe Loys de Cheseaux in 1745–46. Both the "Eagle" and the "Star Queen" refer to visual impressions of the dark silhouette near the centre of the nebula, an area made famous by the "Pillars of Creation" imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope. The emission nebula contains several active star-forming gas and dust regions, including the aforementioned pillars. This picture of the Eagle Nebula is a three-colour composite mosaic image, based on photographs taken by the Wide Field Imager camera of the MPG/ESO telescope at La Silla Observatory. The area imaged in Pillars of Creation can be seen in the center, along with other star-forming regions, as well as a large number of stars in front of, in or behind the nebula.
Jake, the Puppy Saved From a Fire,
that Went on to Become a Firefighter
knit
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knit
Summer pullover
knit
REVERSIBLE BLOCKS I 9" Afghan Blocks dishcloths pattern by Margaret MacInnis
Knit Pattern of the Day: Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
crochet
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crochet
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crochet
crochet
crochet
RECIPE
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ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS
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CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crafts
PAPER PLATE AND HANDPRINTS MAKE THE SUN
PUZZLE
WORD SEARCH
SUDOKU ... very hard
solution:
QUOTE
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
CLEVER
TAKE YOUR TIME
Simple but effective: spray bathroom cleaner on the tub and basin and leave it to work for 10 minutes before you rinse off. It will make the difference!
EYE OPENER
thanks, Sally
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
It has always seemed strange to me that in our endless discussions about education so little stress is laid on the pleasure of becoming an educated person, the enormous interest it adds to life. To be able to be caught up into the world of thought -- that is to be educated. -Edith Hamilton, educator and writer (12 Aug 1867-1963)
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