Celebrate Int'l Day of the Girl Child
Known as the Day of Girls, for short, the International Day of the Girl Child is a day that’s observed all over the world to bring a light to and fight the injustices and inequalities faced by girls based on their gender.
The day is marked by efforts both to raise awareness and to offer opportunities to girls and young women, addressing issues like access to education, healthcare rights, career and employment and much more.
History of International Day of the Girl Child
The day was initially a project designed by the non-governmental international organization, Plan International. It was inspired by their “Because I Am A Girl” campaign, which celebrated and encouraged the increasing role of girls and young women in efforts to raise awareness of gender issues across the world.
Eventually, Plan International urged the United Nations to get involved, and the first official Day of Girls took place in 2012, with a resolution backed by the international organization to cement it.
Since then, International Day of the Girl Child has been celebrated with a new theme every year. Those themes tackle the issues girls and young women face, but especially in developing nations where they don’t have as strong a voice advocating for them.
Over the years, worldwide initiatives have been taken with aims such as ending child marriage, innovating education for girls, and training young women with skills to help them excel in the workplace. Since then, thousands of events are planned every year, across the world, both sponsored by the United Nations and by independent initiatives like nonprofits and local organizations.
Joke of the Day
EASY MATH
Question on second-grade math quiz: "Tony drank 1/6 of a glass of juice. Emily drank 1/4 of a glass of juice. Emily drank more. Explain."
My grandson’s answer: "She was more thirsty."
My grandson’s answer: "She was more thirsty."
Word of the Day
Eeyore
Eeyore with Christopher Robin and friends in What Christopher Robin does in the Mornings
MEANING:
noun: A gloomy, pessimistic person.
ETYMOLOGY:
After Eeyore, a donkey in A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh (1926). Earliest documented use: 1932.
NOTES:
Eeyore is named onomatopoeically, after the braying call of a donkey. He’s the most depressing character in the Pooh universe -- the antithesis of Tigger. He keeps losing his tail. His house keeps getting knocked down. How can you blame him for being gloomy and pessimistic? Still, he’s a hopelessly lovable character.
USAGE:
“’My husband was Mr. Positivity with his cancer. I am an Eeyore by nature -- gloom and doom and grump. He died. I didn’t. So go figure,’ posted another.”
Brian Blum; Playing the Cancer Card; Jerusalem Post (Israel); Jul 20, 2018.
Brian Blum; Playing the Cancer Card; Jerusalem Post (Israel); Jul 20, 2018.
Idiom of the Day
FIND ONE’S FEET
To adjust or settle into a new environment or situation
I’ve only been at the new company for a month so I’m still finding my feet.
I’ve only been at the new company for a month so I’m still finding my feet.
This Day in History
1811 - The Juliana, the first steam-powered ferryboat, was put into operation by the inventor John Stevens. The ferry went between New York City, NY, and Hoboken, NJ.
1881 - David Henderson Houston patented the first roll film for cameras.
1929 - JCPenney opened a store in Milford, DE, making it a nationwide company with stores in all 48 states.
1968 - Apollo 7 was launched by the U.S. The first manned Apollo mission was the first in which live television broadcasts were received from orbit. Wally Schirra, Don Fulton Eisele and R. Walter Cunningham were the astronauts aboard.
1971 - Hugh Downs left the "Today" show and "Concentration". He later became the host of ABC's "20/20".
1975 - "Saturday Night Live" was broadcast for the first time. George Carlin was the guest host.
1983 - The last hand-cranked telephones in the U.S. went out of service. The 440 telephone customers of Bryant Pond, ME, were switched to direct-dial service.
1984 - American Kathryn D. Sullivan became the first female astronaut to space walk. She was aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
1984 - Mario Lemieux (Pittsburgh Penguins) made his debut in the National Hockey League (NHL) against the Boston Bruins. He scored a goal on his first shot on his first NHL shift.
1994 - The Colorado Supreme Court declared that the anti-gay rights measure in the state was unconstitutional.
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DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, October 11
You are witty, fun to be around, and charming. Your sense of humor is well-developed, and you are a sports lover. Generally considered rather "lucky", it's really because of your enthusiasm and positive attitude that you seem to "get your way". You respect others and are generally very courteous. Although you can stretch the truth quite effortlessly, most of the time you do so to try to keep the peace or to avoid hurting someone's feelings. You are very amorous and you possess much personal charisma and understated charm. Famous people born today:
1821 George Williams, English philanthropist and founder of YMCA, born in Dulverton, West Somerset, England (d. 1905)
1844 Henry John Heinz, German-American entrepreneur who founded prepared-foods company (H.J. Heinz Company-57 varieties), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 1919)
1884 Eleanor Roosevelt, American 1st lady (1933-1945) human rights advocate (UN), born in NYC, New York (d. 1962)
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READERS INFO
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1975 -
1811 - The Juliana, the first steam-powered ferryboat, was put into operation by the inventor John Stevens. The ferry went between New York City, NY, and Hoboken, NJ.
1994 - The Colorado Supreme Court declared that the anti-gay rights measure in the state was unconstitutional.
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DAILY SQU-EEK
2.
October 13 -
Full Moon.
The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 21:09 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Hunters Moon because at this time of year the leaves are falling and the game is fat and ready to hunt. This moon has also been known as the Travel Moon and the Blood Moon.
3.
National Apple Harvest Festival 2019
Oct 12 - 13, 2019 | Harrisburg, PA
South Mountain Fairgrounds|615 Narrows Rd
A severe case of acid reflux at an apple festival should not be frowned upon. That’s straight up passion. Share your passion near Gettysburg where you’ll bite into a massive selection of yummy, locally grown apples. If you take your eating seriously, then candy apples, apples covered in caramel, apple pies and several more apple-themed treats await to satisfy your daily fiber needs. You can even waltz through orchard tours, marvel at antique cars and steam engines, take part in friendly competitions and many other activities beginning in October.
further information: National Apple Harvest Festival
4.
Repticon Reptile and Exotic Animal Convention 2019
Oct 19 - 20, 2019 | Concord, NC
Cabarrus Arena & Events Center|4751 NC-49
Repticon tours the nation annually, filling arenas with regional and national vendors of reptiles, amphibians and exotic animals. This festival usually takes place over two scaly days and includes raffles of reptile supplies and merchandise. Each hour, there are interactive seminars and live encounters featuring reptiles and amphibians. Learn about different types of lizards, snakes and other rare creatures as well as how to care for them
further information: Charlotte | Repticon
5.
Kansas City Zoo Hoots & Howls 2019
Oct 12 - 13, 2019 | Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Zoo|6800 Zoo Drive
Have yourself a spooky good time at the Kansas City Zoo Hoots & Howls in Kansas City, Missouri. Taking place over multiple weekends in October, the event features family-friendly attractions like hay rides, pedal tractors, a monster mash bash, face painting and the ever-entertaining pumpkin smashes by the zoo's bigger animals.
further information: Hoots and Howls
FRIDAY'S INTERESTING FACTS
ROCKY BALBOA'S TURTLES
ROCKY BALBOA'S TURTLES
For all the Rocky fans out there, you know who Cuff and Link are! At least you should. After all, they were Rocky’s turtles in the original Rocky movie as well as in Rocky Balboa (#6 for those keeping count). Even more interesting is the fact that they were played by the same turtles. That’s right, the same turtles were brought back 30 years later to be in the 6th installment. Cuff and Link, both female and both red eared slider turtles, were about 5 years old when the original movie was filmed.
Hershey’s Chocolate Bars
The first Hershey’s chocolate bars with almonds were produced in 1908 because they were cheap to make.
The nuts took the place of some of the more expensive milk chocolate, which meant Hershey’s could keep the price of the
candy at a nickel.
THE SLASH
No, we are not referring the legendary lead guitarist of the rock band Guns N’ Roses. We are referring to “the slash” border that divides the United States and Canada. In between the two countries, all the way along the border, exist a 20 foot wide area that separates the two sides.
The first Hershey’s chocolate bars with almonds were produced in 1908 because they were cheap to make.
candy at a nickel.
A BIRD WASN'T ALWAYS A BIRD
In Old English, the animal we now refer to as a bird was called
a “brid.” Somewhere along the road the ‘i’ and the ‘r’ were
switched and the next thing you know, we have BIRD!
Metathesis is the transposition of sounds or letters in a word.
Sometimes the spelling remains the same but the
pronunciation is altered… ie: nuclear becomes nucular,
cavalry becomes calvary, etc. So while birds have always been
the poop dropping animals we know and love, there was a time
we called them by a different name.
NO SINGING IN CONNECTICUT
A BIRD WASN'T ALWAYS A BIRD
In Old English, the animal we now refer to as a bird was called
a “brid.” Somewhere along the road the ‘i’ and the ‘r’ were
switched and the next thing you know, we have BIRD!
Metathesis is the transposition of sounds or letters in a word.
Sometimes the spelling remains the same but the
pronunciation is altered… ie: nuclear becomes nucular,
cavalry becomes calvary, etc. So while birds have always been
the poop dropping animals we know and love, there was a time
we called them by a different name.
NO SINGING IN CONNECTICUT
If you are a beautician in the state of Connecticut and are
looking for work, and you like to sing, hum, and/or whistle,
you may want to stay out of the city of Waterbury. According
to the ole’ law books, it is illegal for a beautician in Waterbury,
Connecticut to hum, whistle, or sing while working on a
customer. But at least you can still yodel, right?
PATTERN BOOK FRIDAY
Pictures of the day
If you are a beautician in the state of Connecticut and are
looking for work, and you like to sing, hum, and/or whistle,
you may want to stay out of the city of Waterbury. According
to the ole’ law books, it is illegal for a beautician in Waterbury,
Connecticut to hum, whistle, or sing while working on a
customer. But at least you can still yodel, right?
PATTERN BOOK FRIDAY
Pictures of the day
The Kaohsiung Confucius Temple is a temple dedicated to the memory of Confucius near Lotus Pond, Zuoying District, in the Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung. With an area of 167 m2 (1,800 sq ft), it is Taiwan's largest Confucian temple complex. The temple was originally constructed in 1684, during the reign of the Kangxi Emperor, but fell into disrepair during the Japanese colonial period. A new temple was constructed in 1976, based on Song dynasty architecture, as well as the design of the Temple of Confucius, Qufu. This picture shows the Dacheng Hall, the main building of the temple.
PROVIDENCE, RI
knit
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knit
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knit ... Halloween
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thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
crochet
RECIPE
CROCKPOT RECIPE
SWEETS
Asda Good Living Magazine June 2018
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crafts
PUZZLE
SUDOKU ... very hard
QUOTE
CLEVER
RECIPE
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CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent
SWEETS
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COOKBOOK FRIDAY
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crafts
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PUZZLE
| allow amuse apply behalf cell character core court | emotion escort esteem every expect fight front funny guest | hilt iconic league north pair pressure previous prison | really recipe remove skill speak state | table teeth those train trumpet typical white |
SUDOKU ... very hard
solution:
QUOTE
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CLEVER
FALL WREATHS
Save your tin cans for these sweet pumpkins
For these adorable pumpkins, grab some skeins of thread and you're fall ready!
EYE OPENER
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Most men resemble great deserted palaces: the owner occupies only a few rooms and has closed off wings where he never ventures. -Fran Mauriac, writer, Nobel laureate (11 Oct 1885-1970)
OPTICAL ILLUSION
These steps appear to continuously go either up or down in an infinite spiral.
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