World Hepatitis Day - July 28, 2020

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Celebrate World Hepatitis Day

Hepatitis is a disease characterized by the inflammation of the liver. There are 5 main hepatitis viruses, referred to as types A, B, C, D and E. These 5 types are of greatest concern because of the burden of illness and death they cause and the potential for outbreaks and epidemic spread. In particular, types B and C lead to chronic disease in hundreds of millions of people and, together, are the most common cause of liver cirrhosis and cancer.

Learn about World Hepatitis Day

World Hepatitis Day is an important day that increases awareness about this condition. It is no exaggeration to say that days like this can help save lives. After all, by increasing awareness, we could end up reaching one person who goes and sees a doctor, and that could be the difference for them! 

This is even more so important when you consider the fact that there are nine in 10 people across the world that are living with viral hepatitis and are unaware. There is a lot of misinformation out there about hepatitis. There is even a stigma attached to the condition in some cases. However, there are different types of hepatitis, which impact people in different ways, and this is why raising awareness is so critical! 

It is crazy to think that there are more than 290 million people across the world that are living with hepatitis C or hepatitis B and they don’t know about it! Lives are lost and people are infected without knowing because of a lack of information and the need to scale-up in terms of care, diagnosis, and screening. World Hepatitis Day is a day for us all to join together in this effort. There are some great charities, organizations, and individuals doing incredible work to help with this. 

The History of World Hepatitis Day

In 2010 the World Health Organization made World Hepatitis Day one of only four official disease-specific world health days, to be celebrated each year on the 28th July. Millions of people across the world now take part in World Hepatitis Day, to raise awareness about viral hepatitis, and to call for access to treatment, better prevention programs and government action.

There was a group created called the World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA) which is a patient-led and patient driven non-governmental organization whose membership consists of 230 different organizations from 81 countries all over the world.

There are different themes every year for World Hepatitis Day. These themes are important because they help to coordinate the worldwide response to hepatitis. They also help to strengthen prevention, raise awareness on the different types of hepatitis and the way the diseases are spread, and much more. We definitely recommend taking a look at the theme for each year, as it helps to give you some direction on the different things that you can focus on when it comes to raising awareness, fundraising, volunteering, or anything else that you will be doing on this date. Some of the different themes that have been used over the years include: Prevention of viral Hepatitis. Act now. – More must be done to stop this silent killer. Hepatitis affects everyone, everywhere. Know it. Confront it.

Helen Beatrix Potter (July 28, 1866 - December 22, 1943) was an English writer, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist best known for her children's books featuring animals, such as those in The Tale of Peter Rabbit. 

Joke of the Day

thanks, Bev

A woman ran a red traffic light and crashed into a man's car. Both of their cars are demolished, but amazingly neither of them was hurt.

After they crawled out of their cars, the woman said; "Wow, just look at our cars! There's nothing left, but fortunately we are unhurt. This must be a sign from God that we should meet and be friends and live together in peace for the rest of our days.”

The man replied, "I agree with you completely. This must be a sign from God!

The woman continued, "And look at this, here's another miracle. My car is completely demolished, but my bottle of 75 year old scotch didn't break. Surely God meant for us to drink this vintage delicacy and celebrate our good fortune."

Then she handed the bottle to the man. The man nods his head in agreement, opened it, drank half the bottle and then handed it back to the woman. The woman took the bottle, immediately put the cap back on, and handed it back to the man.

The man asks, "Aren't you having any?"

She replies, "Nah. I think I'll just wait for the police."

Some years ago Adam ate the apple. Men will never learn.

Word of the Day

palmary

Allegory of Victory, c. 1635
Victory holds a palm branch and tramples a figure variously identified as Deceit, Intrigue, or Rebellion

MEANING:

adjective: Of supreme importance; outstanding; praiseworthy.

ETYMOLOGY:

From Latin palmarius (deserving or carrying the palm), from palma (palm). The branches of the palm tree were carried as symbols of victory in ancient times. The name of the palm tree derives from the resemblance of the shape of its frond to the palm of a hand. Earliest documented use: 1646. Two related words are palmy and palmer.

USAGE:

“The edition is a palmary achievement both in Johnsonian scholarship and in book production.”
Mary, Viscountess Eccles; The Times (London, UK); Sep 1, 2003.

Idiom of the Day

A OK

If things are A OK, they are absolutely fine.

This Day in History

1750 - Johann Sebastian Bach died after an unsuccessful eye operation.

1868 - The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was declared in effect. The amendment guaranteed due process of law.


1896 - The city of Miami, FL, was incorporated.

1914 - World War I officially began when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.

1933 - The first singing telegram was sent. It was given to Rudy Vallee on his 32nd birthday.

1939 - Judy Garland recorded "Over the Rainbow."

1945 - A U.S. Army bomber crashed into the 79th floor of New York City's Empire State Building. 14 people were killed and 26 were injured.

1951 - The Walt Disney film "Alice in Wonderland" was released.

1982 - San Francisco, CA, became the first city in the U.S. to ban handguns.

2000 - Kathie Lee Gifford made her final appearance as co-host of the ABC talk show "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee."


2006 - Researchers announced that two ancient reptiles had been found off Australia. The Umoonasaurus and Opallionectes were the first of their kind to be found in the period soon after the Jurassic era.

thanks, Karla

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, July 28

Your manner is unmistakably warm, and you are an emotional, leading, and magnetic person. Creative fields work well for you. You are talented at bringing harmony to the world around you. While for the most part adaptable, you are also determined and quite organized. With loved ones, you might sometimes seem a little controlling, as you often feel you know what's best for them. However, it's not about needing to rule the roost. Rather, true care is behind it. You have a very strong sense of responsibility, which can at times lead you to worry a little too much. Famous people born today: 

1866 Beatrix Potter, English children's author and illustrator (The Tale of Peter Rabbit), born in London (d. 1943)

1879 Lucy Burns, American suffragist (National Woman's Party) and women's rights advocate, born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1966)

1887 Marcel Duchamp, French sculptor and painter (Nude Descending a Staircase), born in Blainville-Crevon, France (d. 1968)

1902 Karl Popper, Austro-British philosopher (Logic of Forschung), born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary (d. 1994)

1929 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, American First Lady (1961-63), born in Southampton, New York (d. 1994)

1943 Bill Bradley, American Basketball Hall of Fame forward (2-time NBA champion NY Knicks), Democratic US Senator (1979-97), born in Crystal City, Missouri

1945 Jim Davis, American cartoonist and creator of the comic strips "Garfield" and "U.S. Acres", born in Marion, Indiana

thanks, Renee

READERS INFO

1.

(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:

Every time you learn a new fact, your brain changes. It's called neuroplasticity.

The man who invented Tang also invented Pop Rocks, Cool Whip and quick setting Jello.

Pokémon is the highest-grossing media franchise of all time, outearning Star Wars by more than $27 billion.

2.

CELESTIAL EVENT TONIGHT - July 28, 29 - 

Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower. 

The Delta Aquarids is an average shower that can produce up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by debris left behind by comets Marsden and Kracht. The shower runs annually from July 12 to August 23. It peaks this year on the night of the 28th and morning of the 29th. The second quarter moon will block many of the fainter meteors this year. But if you are patient, you should still be able to catch a few of the brighter ones. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Aquarius, but can appear anywhere in the sky.

3.

Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent

Two pages of delicious dips I have tweaked and make often.

Best Dips

Pictures of the day

Cirsium eriophorum, the woolly thistle, is a large herbaceous biennial plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is native to  Central and Western Europe, where it grows in grassland and  open scrubland. Several parts of the plant are edible; the young leaves can be eaten raw, the young stems can be peeled and  boiled, and the flower buds can be consumed in a similar way to artichokes. This picture shows a C. eriophorum flower head  photographed in Kozara National Park, in Republika Srpska,  Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Beijing

The inner view of Leeza Soho, a 46-story, mixed-use tower with the world's tallest atrium, during its grand opening. 

knit ... Christmas in July

Santa Pillow
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Olaf Hat

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My Own Personal Flurry pattern by Anna Lange

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Scrappy Christmas Tree Ornament
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On Dasher Knit Stocking

Knit Pattern of the Day ... Christmas in July

thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Chunky Knitted Snowman

Polar Bears and Pine Knit Sweater Pattern

crochet ... Christmas in July

Crochet Little Snowman

crochet ... Christmas in July

Newborn Christmas Tree Crochet Hat

crochet ... Christmas in July

Puppy Love Christmas Stocking

crochet ... Christmas in July

Wine bottle crochet wrap

crochet ... Christmas in July

Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt

Quarantine Cooking Recipes

thanks, Debbie

Old Fashioned Corn and Potato Salad – Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups cooked corn (canned is fine)
• 2 cups diced potatoes
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup onion, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 2 cups hot milk
• 1 tablespoon flour, mixed with
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

1. Combine, in a large pot, all ingredients except milk and flour/water.
2. Cook until potatoes are fork tender.
3. Add milk and flour/water, stirring well.
4. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
5. Serve with chopped green onion and shredded cheese as a garnish.

RECIPE

thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

Cornbread Salad

CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

Meatball-Sausage Subs

VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN RECIPE

Both vegetarian and vegan diets may provide health benefits, including reduced body weight, lower cholesterol levels, and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it is important for vegetarians and vegans to ensure that they are meeting all of their nutritional requirements.

thanks, Alice

A Vegan Scramble That Subs Eggs for a Pantry Staple You Likely Already Have

COPYCAT RECIPE 

thanks, Jenny

Copycat Jamba Juice Aloha Pineapple Smoothie

SWEETS

thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

The Easiest Way To Make Homemade Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker

ADULT COLORING

FUN

Can you see a snow leopard hidden somewhere in the given photo?

answer:

CRAFTS

thanks, Kathy

DIY Marble Serving Tray

CHILDREN'S CORNER

thanks, Patty

ACROSS

1.	short familiar conversation
4.	first month of summer
8.	meat often used in sandwiches
9.	abbreviation for "postscript"
11.	a short sleep
12.	central figure in game of tag
13.	to summon in a loud voice
15.	nickname for U.S. soldier
17.	what the chicken did with the egg
19.	abbreviation for "Pennsylvania"
20.	what the kitty says
22.	tall round farm building used for storing fodder
25.	abbreviation for "Maine"
27.	deep affection
30.	abbreviation for "North Dakota"
32.	to pull apart
33.	abbreviation for "company"
34.	fuel for Diesel engines
36.	abbreviation for "rural route"
37.	to touch gently several times
38.	opposite of "strong"
39.	how the bunny walks

DOWN

1.	a small piece of wood
2.	something worn on the head
3.	letters meaning "before noon"
5.	abbreviation for "United Nations"
6.	to scold continually
7.	long poem of heroic adventure
9.	a dear companion
10.	to shut with a bang
14.	an untruth
16.	to dip water from a boat
18.	round roof, as on a public building
19.	same as Number 9 Across
21.	you and I
23.	a piece of property
24.	on top of
26.	something seldom seen in summer
28.	what you hear with
29.	decays
31.	to stop living
33.	hat worn by baseball player
35.	letters used as nickname for city of Los Angeles
37.	abbreviation for "post office"

answer:

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QUOTE

CLEVER 

thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

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Look through someone else’s. 

WindowSwap is a wild website that lets you peek through the windows of houses around the world. Check it out.

EYE OPENER 

thanks, Heide

Marc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, professional coaches, full-time students of life, and admirers of the human spirit.

1. Everything that happens helps you grow, even if it’s hard to see right now. – Circumstances will direct you, correct you, and perfect you over time. Sometimes these circumstances knock you down, hard. There will be times when it seems like everything that could possibly go wrong is going wrong. And you might feel like you will be stuck in this rut forever, but you won’t. When you feel like quitting, remember that sometimes things have to go very wrong before they can be right. Sometimes you have to go through the worst, to arrive at your best. Because our most significant opportunities are often found in times of great difficulty. Thus, you will face your greatest opposition when you are closest to your biggest miracle.

2. The way you feel about people and situations will shift, and that’s OK. – Things will seem totally different to you at some point in the future, just as you feel different now than you did in the past. So remember, just because you liked something at one point in time doesn’t mean you’ll always like it, or that you have to go on liking it at all points in the future as an act of loyalty to who you are as a person, based solely on who you once were as a person. To be loyal to yourself is to allow yourself to grow and change, and challenge who you once were and what you once thought. The only thing you ever have to be for sure is unsure, and this means you’re growing, and not stagnant or shrinking.



3. There will always be more tough changes to make. – Growth is painful. Change is painful. But in the end, nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you do not belong. Again, you’re not the same person you were a year ago, a month ago, or a week ago. You’re always growing. Experiences don’t stop. That’s life. It takes a great deal of courage to admit that something needs to change, and a lot more courage still, to accept the responsibility for making the change happen. But doing so is worth every bit of effort you can muster.

4. Those who complain the most, accomplish the least. – It’s always better to attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and succeed. It’s not over if you’ve lost; it’s over when you do nothing but complain about it. If you believe in something, keep trying. Don’t let the shadows of the past darken the doorstep of your future. Spending today complaining about yesterday won’t make tomorrow any brighter. Take action instead. And regardless of what happens in the long run, remember that true happiness begins to arrive only when you stop complaining about your problems and you start being grateful for all the problems you don’t have.

5. The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts. – The mind is your battleground. It’s the place where the greatest conflict resides. It’s where half of the things you thought were going to happen, never did happen. But if you allow these thoughts to dwell in your mind, they will succeed in robbing you of peace, joy, and ultimately your life. You will think yourself into a nervous breakdown, into depression, and into defeat. You are what you think. You can’t change anything if you can’t change your thinking. A beautiful day begins with a beautiful mindset. When you wake up, take a second to think about what a privilege it is to simply be alive and healthy. Breathe onto the bathroom mirror, just to see how amazing your breath looks. The moment you start acting like life is a blessing, I assure you it will start to feel like one.

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

We are social creatures to the inmost centre of our being. The notion that one can begin anything at all from scratch, free from the past, or unindebted to others, could not conceivably be more wrong. -Karl Popper, philosopher and professor (28 Jul 1902-1994)

Beatrix Potter

OPTICAL ILLUSION

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