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Celebrate Firefighters' Day
The role of a firefighter in today’s society–be it urban, rural, natural environment, volunteer, career, industrial, defense force, aviation, motorsport, or other is one of dedication, commitment, and sacrifice–no matter what country we reside and work in. In the fire service, we fight together against one common enemy–fire–no matter what country we come from, what uniform we wear or what language we speak.LT JJ Edmondson, firefighter, and creator of Firefighters Day
Nobody could have put what it means to be a firefighter as well as this courageous woman did. Most of us would risk our lives for those we love—family members, friends, pets. But could you imagine risking severe injury or even death for someone whom you don’t know at all? Could you imagine going into a burning building to rescue a stranger, knowing you may not come out?
Could you imagine climbing a tree in a burning forest just to save a defenseless animal too frightened to come down on its own? These are things firefighters do every day, and though we likely see them as acts of pure heroism, for firefighters, they’re just part of the job. Few people deserve to be celebrated as much as these heroic men and women do, so let’s all make sure to celebrate Firefighters Day in their honor!
History of Firefighters’ Day
The first organized professionals whose job it was to combat structural fires lived in Ancient Egypt–however, at the time, firefighters worked for private companies that provided their services only to those who could afford them. Later, in Ancient Rome, Ceasar Augustus revolutionized firefighting by calling for the creation of a fire guard, called the Vigiles, that was trained, paid, and equipped by the state.
Firefighters Day was created in 1999 after 5 firefighters died tragically during a wildfire in Australia when the direction of the wind changed suddenly and engulfed them in flames. It is celebrated on May 4th because that is Saint Florian’s day, and Saint Florian, who was said to be one of the first commanding firefighters of an actual Roman battalion and saved many lives, is the patron saint of firefighters.
The incident that led to the creation of this date happened on the 2nd of December, 1998, in Linton Community, Australia. The event was so tragic that it shook the entire world. Linton is a populated area in Victoria, Australia, and firefighters at the time were tackling a massive bush fire. They called for mutual aid. This resulted in the Geelong West Fre Brigade coming to the scene. They did not know the tragedy and despair that was awaiting them.
Matthew Armstrong, Jason Thomas, Stuart Davidson, Chris Evans, and Garry Vredeveldt all loaded into a truck. They were sent to help extinguish the flames as part of a strike team. However, as they made their way into the hot zone, the wind switched direction suddenly, which resulted in the truck being engulfed in flames, with all five members losing their lives. It was an extremely tragic event, and it resulted in the birth of a day to celebrate firefighters and everything they do for us. After all many other firefighters have lost their lives in the field.
Joke of the Day
WRONG NAME
Today my son asked, "Can I have a book mark?"
I burst into tears. Eleven years old and he still doesn't know my name is Brian.
I burst into tears. Eleven years old and he still doesn't know my name is Brian.
Word of the Day
handfast
MEANING:
noun: A contract or agreement, especially about a betrothal or marriage.
verb tr.: To engage to be married or to bind in wedlock.
verb tr.: To engage to be married or to bind in wedlock.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Old English handfæsten (to pledge or betroth), from hand + fæstan (to fasten). Earliest documented use: 1275.
USAGE:
“The couple’s decision to be handfasted under the full moon is particularly blessed and by our lights very romantic.”
Dear Abby: I Agree with You; The Washington Post; Oct 13, 2002.
Dear Abby: I Agree with You; The Washington Post; Oct 13, 2002.
Idiom of the Day
- Two heads are better than one
Meaning: When two people cooperate with each other, they come up with better ideas.
This Day in History
1626 - Dutch explorer Peter Minuit landed on Manhattan Island. Native Americans later sold the island (20,000 acres) for $24 in cloth and buttons.
1715 - A French manufacturer debuted the first folding umbrella.
1886 - Chichester Bell and Charles S. Tainter patented the gramophone. It was the first practical phonograph.
1905 - Belmont Park opened in suburban Long Island. It opened as the largest race track in the world.
1920 - The Symphony Society of New York presented a concert at the Paris Opera House. It was the first American orchestra to tour in Europe.
1957 - The "Alan Freed Show" premiered on ABC-TV. It was the first prime-time network rock show.
1961 - Thirteen civil rights activists, dubbed "Freedom Riders," began a bus trip through the South.
1964 - "Another World" premiered on NBC-TV.
1970 - The Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire on students during an anti-Vietnam war protest at Kent State University. Four students were killed and nine others were wounded.
1979 - Margaret Thatcher became Britain's first woman prime minister.
1987 - The First Bank of the United States was listed as a National Historic Landmark.
2003 - Idaho Gem was born. He was the first member of the horse family to be cloned.
2010 - Pablo Picasso's "Nude, Green Leaves and Bust" sold for $106.5 million.
thanks, Alice
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, May 4
You are hard working, and somewhat of a perfectionist. Stability and security are especially important to you, and many of the choices you make in life are driven by the desire to achieve these things. As a people person, you tend to feel that life is much better when shared. You are excellent at promoting cooperation and creating harmony. Famous people born today:
1796 Horace Mann, American educator, author and editor who pioneered public schools, born in Franklin, Massachusetts (d. 1859)
1928 Betsy Rawls, American golfer (US Womens Open-51, 53, 57, 60), born in Spartanburg, South Carolina
1929 Audrey Hepburn, British actress (Breakfast at Tiffany's, My Fair Lady), born in Brussels, Belgium (d. 1993)
1958 Keith Haring, American graffiti artist (Vanity Fair, Paris Review) and social activist, born in Reading, Pennsylvania (d. 1990)
thanks, Michelle
READERS INFO
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(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:
Who is Nolan Bushnell and why should you know who he is?
In addition to being a businessman who created the Atari, Inc gaming empire, Bushnell is also the smart mind behind the Chuck E. Cheese Pizza franchise. He was recognized by Newsweek as one of the “50 Men Who Changed America”.
What?!?! Chris Farley as Shrek?!?!? Yes, that is correct. Shrek is the 2001 animated film by Dreamworks that features the voice of comedian Mike Myers (of Saturday Night Live and Austin Powers fame) as the green ogre with the Scottish accent. But before there was the Scottish accent, and before there was Mike Myers, Chris Farley was the original choice to voice the character. He had recorded more than 75% of his lines before his death in 1997.
An accent-less ogre played by Chris Farley would have made Shrek a much different movie. Would it have been better? Unfortunately, we will never know that answer.
When is Ronald McDonald not known as Ronald McDonald? When he is Donald McDonald. And just where is he known as Donald, and not Ronald? In Japan. McDonald’s lovable (though creepy to some) red haired clown is known as Donald McDonald in Japan. The Japanese do not have a clear ‘r’ sound in their language. To make pronunciation easier for everyone (especially kids who are crying for a McDonald’s cheeseburger), the first name was changed.
2.
thanks for the Offbeat Holiday, Patty
MAY 4: STAR WARS DAY
1626 - Dutch explorer Peter Minuit landed on Manhattan Island. Native Americans later sold the island (20,000 acres) for $24 in cloth and buttons.
1987 - The First Bank of the United States was listed as a National Historic Landmark.
2003 - Idaho Gem was born. He was the first member of the horse family to be cloned.
2010 - Pablo Picasso's "Nude, Green Leaves and Bust" sold for $106.5 million.
thanks, Alice
DAILY SQU-EEK
What?!?! Chris Farley as Shrek?!?!? Yes, that is correct. Shrek is the 2001 animated film by Dreamworks that features the voice of comedian Mike Myers (of Saturday Night Live and Austin Powers fame) as the green ogre with the Scottish accent. But before there was the Scottish accent, and before there was Mike Myers, Chris Farley was the original choice to voice the character. He had recorded more than 75% of his lines before his death in 1997.
An accent-less ogre played by Chris Farley would have made Shrek a much different movie. Would it have been better? Unfortunately, we will never know that answer.
When is Ronald McDonald not known as Ronald McDonald? When he is Donald McDonald. And just where is he known as Donald, and not Ronald? In Japan. McDonald’s lovable (though creepy to some) red haired clown is known as Donald McDonald in Japan. The Japanese do not have a clear ‘r’ sound in their language. To make pronunciation easier for everyone (especially kids who are crying for a McDonald’s cheeseburger), the first name was changed.
May the fourth be with you!
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Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
This works better than stainless steel!
May the fourth be with you!
Garlic Removal Method: Salt & Baking Soda
About the method: Pour approximately 1 teaspoon of salt and 2 teaspoons of baking soda in your hand. Add a tiny bit of water (enough to make a paste) then rub your hands together for 30 seconds. Follow up with soap and cold water. The baking soda should absorb the odor and the salt acts as an exfoliant.
Results: Baking soda is an amazing deodorizer, so it was no surprise that this method worked best of all. It didn’t get rid of the garlic smell completely, but it minimized it way more than any other method. Treat those dry hands to a scented moisturizer once you’re done washing, and you’ll be good to go.
About the method: Pour approximately 1 teaspoon of salt and 2 teaspoons of baking soda in your hand. Add a tiny bit of water (enough to make a paste) then rub your hands together for 30 seconds. Follow up with soap and cold water. The baking soda should absorb the odor and the salt acts as an exfoliant.
Results: Baking soda is an amazing deodorizer, so it was no surprise that this method worked best of all. It didn’t get rid of the garlic smell completely, but it minimized it way more than any other method. Treat those dry hands to a scented moisturizer once you’re done washing, and you’ll be good to go.
Pictures of the day
Christen Dalsgaard (1824–1907) was a Danish painter and a
late student of Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg. He primarily
painted genre paintings and Romantic nationalist folk scenes
rooted in the grasslands of Jutland. Dalsgaard paid great
attention to details, such as folk costumes, the manners and
habits of the people, the indoor furnishings, the architecture and
landscape. His artistic works, as well as those of his contemporaries,
opened the way for the more realistic paintings of the late 1800s.
This picture is an oil-on-canvas painting entitled En rekonvalescent
('A convalescent'), created by Dalsgaard in 1870. The painting,
which depicts a girl reading, is now part of the Hirschsprung
Collection in Copenhagen.
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Northern Germany
Knit Pattern of the Day:
thanks, Joy
crochet
thanks, Adele
crochet
We love nurses - they are the glue holding us all together right now.
crochet
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent
SWEETS
ADULT COLORING
FUN
This riddle works by trying to get you to think about the weather or holidays or other events linked to a calendar. To get this one right you actually need to get super literal.
answer:
The letter "R.
CRAFTS ... sewing
thanks, Claire
So you’re in lockdown – or at least social distancing – and you’re looking for something for the kids to do with all their boredom? Take this time to teach them to sew! You don’t need a lot of special supplies or tons of fabric.
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Mother's Day
thanks, Sonja
Fabric Covered Paper Weight
Make Mom’s desk pretty with a personalized paperweight. Start by cutting fabric into strips. Adhere to a small rock (2 to 3 inches) with glossy Mod Podge. Cut an initial, or “M” for "Mom," and a heart from felt and adhere to the top of the rock. Allow to dry completely.
PUZZLE
| angle cling clone concern crush dictator | false fashion glisten glove grasp guide harvest here honor | impression lurid mainstream manipulate marble model | noise nothing nullify pollute power reel rules | smile switch teach train trick urges veto |
SUDOKU ... hard
solution:
QUOTE
thanks, Marge
CLEVER
WOULD YOU LIKE FRIES WITH YOUR FRIES?
If you’re looking for a small golden lining to your local restaurant or bar being closed until further notice, we may have just the pick-me-up you need. Belgium’s Potato Association is now encouraging consumers to double the amount of potatoes they eat each week! Because of the shutdown of restaurants, Belgium is currently holding a surplus of over 750,000 tons of potatoes! Instead of eating a small side of fries each week, an association of these potato producers is encouraging Belgians to double their intake to help make a dent in the surpluss. Finally—a judgment-free zone when it comes to asking for extra fries!
EYE OPENER
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
It is wrong always, everywhere, and for anyone, to believe anything upon insufficient evidence. -William Kingdon Clifford, mathematician and philosopher (4 May 1845-1879)
OPTICAL ILLUSION
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