World NGO Day - February 27, 2020

DIANE'S CORNER ... 

Celebrate World NGO Day

World NGO Day was born in London, the brainchild of Marcis Liors Skadmanis. It is an international calendar day held on 27th February every year to celebrate, commemorate and collaborate with the various NGOs around the world. Officially recognized and declared by the 12 member countries of the IX Baltic Sea NGO Forum of the Council of the Baltic Sea States in 2010 and first time marked by the UN, EU leaders and international organizations in 2014.

History of NGO Day

World NGO Day is an international calendar day annually observed on the 27th of February. World NGO Day aims to inspire people to become more actively involved within NGOs (Charities, NPOs, CSOs) and encourage a greater symbiosis between NGOs and both the public and private sector. The universal concept of the World NGO Day is Celebrate, Commemorate and Collaborate the various NGOs around the world, and the people behind them.

World NGO Day is a day for NGOs around the globe to share knowledge and experiences with one another. It aims to educate individuals worldwide on NGOs and their impact. The World NGO Day provides an opportunity to honour and remember NGO founders, employees, volunteers, members and supporters.

thanks, Dana

Joke of the Day

ONLINE COURSE

A police officer said to a motorist, "What were you doing? Your car was zigzagging like crazy!"

"I'm learning to drive."

"Without an instructor in the car?"

"Oh, yes. It's an online course."

Word of the Day

endlong

MEANING:

adverb: From end to end; lengthwise.

ETYMOLOGY:

From Old English andlang (lengthwise). Earliest documented use: 1225.

USAGE:

“[A]s the axis revolves it also travels endlong.”
Robert Willis; Principles of Mechanism; Cambridge University Press; Nov 25, 2010.

Idiom of the Day

SPLASH OUT

To spend a lot of money on something
We splashed out on new phones for the whole family.

This Day in History

1827 - New Orleans held its first Mardi Gras celebration.


1883 - Oscar Hammerstein patented the first cigar-rolling machine.

1896 - The "Charlotte Observer" published a picture of an X-ray photograph made by Dr. H.L. Smith. The photograph showed a perfect picture of all the bones of a hand and a bullet that Smith had placed between the third and fourth fingers in the palm.

1922 - The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the 19th Amendment that guaranteed women the right to vote.

1949 - Chaim Weizmann became the first Israeli president.

1974 - "People" magazine was first issued by Time-Life (later known as Time-Warner).

1984 - A Pepsi commercial featuring the Jackson's premiered on MTV.

1990 - Milli Vanilli's Rob Pilatus shared his perspective on life with Time magazine. In the interview he said, "Musically, we're more talented than any Bob Dylan or Paul McCartney. Mick Jagger can't produce a sound. I'm the new Elvis."

1997 - In Ireland, divorce became legal.

1997 - Don Cornelius received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

1998 - Britain's House of Lords agreed to give a monarch's first-born daughter the same claim to the throne as any first-born son. This was the end to 1,000 years of male preference.

1999 - Colin Prescot and Andy Elson set a new hot air balloon endurance record when they had been aloft for 233 hours and 55 minutes. The two were in the process of trying to circumnavigate the Earth.

thanks, Debbie

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, February 27

A person who puts others first before yourself, you are compassionate, caring, and giving. Yours is a mysterious charm. You are personable and charming, yet you carry a dreamy quality to you that others find fascinating. Wishful thinking can cloud your judgement at times, but you are a true artist with a vision. Moody, you are easily affected by the moods and emotions of others around you and sometimes have a hard time drawing up boundaries. Alone time will be necessary in order to recharge your emotional batteries. Famous people born today:

272 Constantine the Great, Roman emperor (306-337) who adopted Christianity, born in Naissus (d. 337)

1897 Marian Anderson, American contralto and celebrated singer (My Lord, What a Morning), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1993)

1902 John Steinbeck, American author (Grapes of Wrath-Nobel 1962), born in Salinas, California (d. 1968)

1930 Joanne Woodward, American actress, producer, activist, and philanthropist (3 Faces of Eve, Rachel), born in Thomasville, Georgia

1932 Elizabeth Taylor, English-American actress, businesswoman, and humanitarian (Father of the Bride, Butterfield 8, Cleopatra), born in London, England (d. 2011)

1934 Ralph Nader, American consumer advocate (Unsafe at Any Speed), born in Winsted, Connecticut

1981 Josh Groban, American singer (You Raise Me Up), born in Los Angeles, California

READERS INFO

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(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:

Since the average faucet releases 2 gallons of water per minute, you can save up to four gallons of water every morning by turning off the tap while you brush your teeth!

Audio Branding techniques are as effective as Visual Branding ones. In fact, piped music at malls and business premises goes right into the consumer’s mind influencing their shopping habits.

Asian elephants release excess heat from their body by flapping their large ears? During very hot periods of the day, they will take comfort in the shade of trees or in water. They also cover their backs with dirt to keep from overheating.

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thanks for the Offbeat Holiday, Patty

FEBRUARY 27: NATIONAL CHILI DAY

With about a month to go until spring, be sure to enjoy some piping hot bowls while it's still prime chili season.

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FRIGID New York 2020

Feb 19 - Mar 8, 2020 | 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.

further information: FRIGID New York

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Louder Than A Bomb: The Chicago Youth Poetry Festival 2020

Feb 22 - Ap 4, 2020 | Chicago, IL

Louder Than a Bomb: the Chicago Youth Poetry Festival is one of the largest youth poetry festivals in the world. This month-long celebration features poetry slams, rap competitions, readings, workshops and special guest appearances. Home to both seasoned poets and emerging artists, this event fosters creativity among Chicago youths while pushing the boundaries of the artform.

further information: Louder Than a Bomb Poetry Festival

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Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2020

Feb 28 - Nov 1, 2020 | Ashland, OR

From February through October each year, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival takes over Ashland and displays performances of the period as well as up-and-coming and modern pieces at their two indoor stages and flagship outdoor Allen Elizabethan Theatre. Other plays from the last several hundred years also make appearances and more than 11 plays take to the stage each year, seen from start of production to finish. Most plays were written by Shakespeare, and the rest are a mix of the local best as well as the biggest shows from modern theatre. Tours through the productions are available in addition to workshops on performance and production. New works are read throughout the festival, and lectures introduce patrons to the elements of theatre. Shows, activities, lectures, tours, and more are presented every day of the week except Monday.

further information: Oregon Shakespeare Festival - Our 2020 Season

The words of Shakespeare printed into a seat! 

Pictures of the day

Christian Fleetwood (1840–1914) was an African-American  non-commissioned officer who enlisted in the Union Army in 1863, during the American Civil War. He was given the rank of sergeant  upon enlistment, and was later promoted to sergeant major. The following year, his unit, the 4th United States Colored Infantry  Regiment, took part in the Battle of Chaffin's Farm, suffering heavy casualties. When the flag-bearer was wounded, Fleetwood, along with private Charles Veale, each grabbed a flag before the colors could touch the ground, and continued through heavy enemy fire. For their actions during the battle, each man received the Medal of Honor. After the war, he worked as a bookkeeper and served in the District of Columbia National Guard.

Sweeps Through Denver

Snow stacks up on the tables outside a restaurant.

knit ... Easter
thanks, Adele

Velvet Rabbit Hooded Stole/Cowl Pattern

knit
thanks, Helen

The Snowflake Preemie Baby Hat

knit

Truman pattern by Berroco Design Team

knit

One Row Handspun Scarf pattern by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee
knit

Fir Tree Cowl

Crochet Pattern of the Day: 

thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Puppy and Leash

Bunny Treat Bag

crochet ... Easter
thanks, Ann

Crochet Bunny Headband

crochet
thanks, Charlotte

Mathilda's Easy Crochet Cardigan Pattern

crochet

Boy and Girl Super Heros

crochet

Little Treasures Envelope

crochet

Granny Triangles Afghan pattern by Teresa Chorzepa

RECIPE

thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

Fettuccine With Zucchini Recipe

thanks, Lila

CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Patsy

Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

thanks, Joan


SWEETS

thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

Salted Apricot-Honey Cobbler Recipe

thanks, Heide

ADULT COLORING

thanks, Patty

CRAFTS

thanks, Kris

How To Make Your Own Book Planters for Succulents

thanks, Beth

CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Easter

thanks, Renee

Bunny Handprint Card

thanks, Heide

PUZZLE

Banana Inflorescence Jigsaw Puzzle

thanks, Sylvia (who obviously thinks I sound like this .. as does everyone lol)

WORD SEARCH

after angles apple arouse button catch chair clean

flour flower flown fruit graph great guard happy

mass other panic paper pier react right rings

shelf silo since slat step stones thin toss trance

unfortunate vermin victory vigor wander watch weight worries

thanks, Jenny

SUDOKU ... medium

solution:

thanks, Heide

QUOTE

thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

thanks, Abby

thanks, Heide

CLEVER 

Internet Anagram Server/I, Rearrangement Servant

May I try your name?

THE CORNER .. anagram

Cheer Torn
Etcher Nor
Center Rho
Recent Rho
Centre Rho
Erect Horn
Trench Ore
Trench Roe
Chore Tern

and more ... 

thanks, Sue

EYE OPENER 

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A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

The use of solar energy has not been opened up because the oil industry does not own the sun. -Ralph Nader, activist, author, speaker, and attorney (b. 27 Feb 1934)

OPTICAL ILLUSION

Donald Dust