World Hemophilia Day - April 17, 2020

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.

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.

Joke of the Day

thanks, Karen

BLACK TESTICLES

Word of the Day

phenom

MEANING:

noun: A person of outstanding ability or promise.

ETYMOLOGY:

Shortening of phenomenon, from Latin phaenomenon, from Greek phainomenon (appearance), from phainesthai (to appear), from phainein (to show). Earliest documented use: 1881.

USAGE:

“Can art assume consciousness? The New York-based phenom Ian Cheng has described his digital simulations as ‘video games that play themselves’.”
Andrea K. Scott; Spring Preview; The New Yorker; Mar 13, 2017.

Idiom of the Day

9. A friend in need is a friend indeed

Meaning: A friend who helps you out in times of need is a true friend.

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.

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

1882 - Composer Artur Schnabel was born.

1947 - Jackie Robinson (Brooklyn Dodgers) performed a bunt for his first major league hit.

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

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

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

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

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


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 banker (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

thanks for the birthday coloring page, Hazel

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.

Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent

1. Below is the link to the CBC website about accessing government benefits.

Some Resources...

https://newsinteractive      s.cbc.ca/coronavirusbenefits/

2. Below is a link to the workbook A Tolerance for Uncertainty: A Covid-19 Workbook-A Guide to Accept Your Feelings, Tolerate Distress and Thrive!

• When you click on this link, you may receive a message asking you if this is a safe source and whether you really want to click on this link. I have done so and it is fine. The book may not pop up on your screen, but if you go to your internet browser, (i.e. where you go to search for things on the internet), you should see it there

Click here to access the pdf version of the workbook.

If only! ;-)

FRIDAY'S INTERESTING FACTS

Nutella was invented during WWII, when hazelnuts were mixed into chocolate to extend chocolate rations.

In an effort to extend his chocolate rations during World War Two, an Italian pastry maker mixed hazelnuts into chocolate. The final Nutella product was created by his son who decided to perfect the recipe.

The world record for stuffing drinking straws into your mouth at once is 459.

Manoj Kumar Maharana, from India, broke the world record on 28^th August 2017 for stuffing 459 drinking straws in his mouth at once! In order to break it, he had to keep them in his mouth for at least 10 seconds.

Michael Jackson offered to make a Harry Potter musical, but J.K. Rowling rejected the idea.

Rowling defended herself because she says she turned down a lot of adaption opportunities, and Michael Jackson’s just so happened to be one of them.

The average person walks the equivalent of five times around the world in their lifetime.

Assuming the average person lives until they’re 80, they will walk about 110,000 miles in their lifetime. The circumference of the equator is 24,900 miles.

A company in Taiwan makes dinnerware out of wheat, so you can eat your plate!

Not only do they make plates out of wheat, but spoons, bowls, and chopsticks as well. The dishes can be kept for months as long as they stay dry!

PATTERN BOOK FRIDAY

Inside Crochet Issue 65 2015

Pictures of the day

Pterophorus pentadactyla, commonly known as the white  plume moth, is a European moth in the family Pterophoridae.  The adult has a wingspan of about 30 mm (1.2 in); it is pure  white, the wings being divided into five slender feather-like  plumes, two forming part of the forewing and three the  hindwing. The larvae are green, with a yellow dorsal stripe and tufts of pale hairs, and feed on plants in the family Convolvulaceae.  This is a dorsal view of a male P. pentadactyla found at Sainte-Croix- Volvestre, France, and preserved in the Muséum de Toulouse.

Banksy's Working From Home and

Says His Wife Hates It

Banksy reveals he's in isolation in true Banksy fashion.



knit
thanks, Vivian

Shrug for Hospital

knit
thanks, Sheri

Loon Pillow

knit

Spanish Baroque Shawl

knit

Dishcloth Mosaic #40 pattern by J.G. Miller
knit

Sensory Bands

Crochet Pattern of the Day: 

thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

LOVE is in the Air Pattern

Amelia Shawl

crochet ... Mother's Day

thanks, Ava

Justjen's Easy Ripple Tea Cosy

crochet
thanks, Gabby

Ladder-Loops Block pattern by Kimberlie Goodnough

crochet

We love nurses - they are the glue holding us all together right now.

Nurse 'Marilyn'

crochet

Seems Like Old Times pattern by Michele DuNaier

crochet

Celia Blankie

RECIPE

thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

Pasta Puttanesca Recipe

CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Debby

Crock Pot Blackberry Jam

SWEETS

thanks, Jill

Banana Split Salad

COOKBOOK FRIDAY

The frugal housewife : or, Complete woman cook; wherein the art of dressing all sorts of viands is explained in upwards of five hundred approved receipts, in gravies, sauces, roasting, etc. ... also the making of English wines

ADULT COLORING

CRAFTS

thanks, Kathy

Hand Embroidery for Beginners – Embroidering a Name or Initial

CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crafts

thanks, Sylvia

PUZZLE

Green Thorntail Jigsaw Puzzle



WORD SEARCH

anxious bade bother brook bullet cargo community couple

crash crime divine edict erst foolish guess

heart hoes house misery place plane

range request resolve reveal rises ruin short silent spirit stuck

there till transmission values withdraw world

SUDOKU ... hard

solution:

QUOTE

thanks, Lily

CLEVER 

DIY Nontoxic Reusable Cleaning Wipes

thanks, Heide

EYE OPENER 

thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Read These Guidelines if You Wear Disposable Gloves

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Everybody's talking about people breaking into houses but there are more people in the world who want to break out of houses. -Thornton Wilder, writer (17 Apr 1897-1975)

OPTICAL ILLUSION

Look at this one! Move your head back and forth, and the image moves! 

I swear to you, this is just an picture!

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