International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day - April 26, 2021

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Int'l Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day

Ten to 15 of my childhood friends from Minsk died of cancer. Chernobyl kills.

Svetlana Alexievich

Chernobyl has affected the lives of many people all over Europe to this day. The affected areas of the Chernobyl Disaster are said to last at least 150 years before proper inhabitation can come again.

This disaster is noted as being one of the most severe and dangerous in human history, and the UN decided that there should be a holiday made to observe the history of what happened. Read more to learn about the history of International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day and see how you can participate in this observance.

History of International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day

The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant was built in 1977 to help make electricity for the infrastructure of the Soviet Union, or in modern-day terms, Pripyat, Ukraine, to develop economic growth. Before the infamous incident, in 1982 the nuclear plant had a partial meltdown of reactor 1, causing some damage and taking a few months to repair.

The initial accident wasn’t reported until the Chernobyl Disaster happened. The disaster was caused by a power surge that caused core explosions and open fires, leading to significant radiation leakage to disperse into the atmosphere and surrounding lands. Large areas of Europe were affected by this event as the radiation spread as far as Norway.

Although the incident caused the plant to be shut down, the effects of this accident led to long-lasting, damaging consequences. The main danger that caused radiation exposure to over 8.4 million people was due to air pollution.

Communication about the incident itself was delayed and hidden in many parts; hence communication between officials and residents of neighboring towns was unclear, causing many to be affected by radiation from effects such as lethal rain and contaminated water.

Many more died from the attempted cleanup than the incident itself, and many today have birth defects that result from this impending disaster. The UN, as a result, created multiple initiatives and developmental approaches to help control this issue.

This holiday thus was created back in 2016 to teach people about the history of this incident, observe the consequences of what happened, and prevent future events from happening again.

Joke of the Day

Word of the Day

rostrum

How long is your rostrum? Probably not as long as this weevil’s.

MEANING:

noun:
1. A platform, stage, dais, etc., for public speaking.
2. A beaklike projection on a warship, used for ramming another ship.
3. A snout, beak, or bill of an animal.

ETYMOLOGY:

In ancient Rome, a speaking platform was decorated with the beaks of captured ships. Hence the use of the term for a speaking platform. From Latin rostrum (snout, bill, beak), from rodere (to gnaw). Earliest documented use: 1542.

USAGE:

“MPs blocked the parliament’s rostrum before the start of an extraordinary meeting.”
Party of Regions Blocks Parliament Rostrum; Kyiv Post (Ukraine); Feb 3, 2010.

Idiom of the Day

What does 'At sea' mean?

If things are at sea, or all at sea, they are disorganized and chaotic.

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, April 26

You are a very fixed and determined person. These qualities help you to determinedly focus on a goal and patiently see it through to fruition. However, at times you can be one track minded and stubborn! Change and instability tend to bother you more than most. You can also be an exceptionally good worker with excellent work ethic and a strong sense of responsibility. Others know they can depend on you. Famous people born today: 

1711 David Hume, Scottish philosopher and historian (A Treatise of Human Nature), born in Edinburgh, Scotland [NS 7 May] (d. 1776)

1785 John James Audubon, American ornithologist and painter (The Birds of America), born in Les Cayes, Haiti (d. 1851)

1822 Frederick Law Olmsted, American writer and landscape architect (designed Central Park), born in Hartford, Connecticut (d. 1903)

1917 I. M. Pei, Chinese-American modernist architect (Louvre Pyramid) who won the 1961 Brunner Prize, born in Kwangchou, Canton, China (d. 2019)

1933 Carol Burnett, American comedian (The Carol Burnett Show) and actress (Annie; The Four Seasons; Mad About You), born in San Antonio, Texas

thanks, Nora

(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:

The longest a modern boxing match can go is 12 rounds, with each round lasting 3 minutes. However, the longest boxing fight in history took place in New Orleans on Apr. 6, 1893, between Andy Bowen and Jack Burke. The fight was for the lightweight world title and lasted 111 rounds! After seven hours of brutal fighting, when the bell sounded for the 111th round, both fighters – dazed and exhausted- refused to come out of their corners and the referee ruled the bout as a no contest. So yes, after 111 rounds of using their bodies as punching bags, the contest ended in a tie.

Despite the fact he’s considered one of the greatest English-language novelists of all time, Joseph Conrad wasn’t fluent in English until he was in his twenties. Even when he finally became proficient in English, he spoke it with a heavy Polish accent, being from Poland. English was Conrad’s third language.

Colonel Sanders, the famous founder of “Kentucky Fried Chicken” (who incidentally was 62 and broke when he convinced a restaurant owner to make that restaurant the first KFC) is often considered one of Kentucky’s most notable people. However, it should be noted that he was born and raised in Indiana, not Kentucky.

READERS INFO

1.

1986 -

The world’s worst nuclear disaster to date occurred at Chernobyl, in Kiev on this day .. Thirty-one people died in the incident and thousands more were exposed to radioactive material.

2. 

1947 -

On this day, "Babe Ruth Day" was celebrated at Yankee 
Stadium. The Babe, above, whispered his gratitude to the crowd of over 58,000 cheering fans.  

3.

Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent

Exclusive Promotion Ends: Monday, April 26, 2021

Why Every Judge On Shark Tank Backed This Product

COFFEE

thanks, Ella

Pictures of the Day

The plum is a stone-fruit tree in the genus Prunus. Its fruit is sweet, juicy and edible, and it can be eaten fresh, or dried, in which case they are known as prunes. The plum blossom, along with the peony, are considered traditional floral emblems of China.

Gliding, Mexico

With conditions of perfect visibility and beautiful sunlight, a nurse shark gliding through the ocean off the coast of Bimini in the Bahamas. Typically these sharks are found near sandy bottoms where they rest, so it’s rare to see them swimming

knit
thanks, Emma

Noelia : Knitty.com - Spring + Summer 2021

knit
thanks, Leah

Seed Stitch Cardi

knit

Diaper Cover

knit

Ring of Spring

knit

Encore Worsted

Knit Patterns of the Day: 

thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Dodson Socks

Estonian Lace Socks

crochet
thanks, Tara

In The Clouds Cardigan

crochet
thanks, Ava

Sunshine Daydream Dress

crochet

Happy Dishcloth

crochet

Сat's house for small cat pattern

crochet

MOSS STITCH LOG CABIN

RECIPE

thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

Coconut Pound Cake Recipe

Quarantine Cooking Recipes

thanks, Debbie

Salmon Cakes with Creamy Ginger-Sesame Sauce

CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Patsy

Slow Cooker Tropical Pulled Pork Recipe

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

Ultimate Vegan Gravy

COPYCAT RECIPE 

thanks, Jenny

Copycat Starbuck's Sous Vide Bacon and Gruyere Egg Bites

RETRO

thanks, Ann

Duchess Potatoes

SWEETS

thanks, Sandy

ADULT COLORING

FUN

thanks, Mia

reveal:

CRAFTS

thanks, Kathy

Wine Bottle Bird Feeder

CHILDREN'S CORNER

thanks, Joanne

DIY Fruit Fans

PUZZLE

Graffiti Fish Bicycle Jigsaw Puzzle

WORD SEARCH

avoid being care clinical criminal deal

easier emotional error foolish green ground guide happy

image impressive letter living match moment night

pine place poet protection sane shortly silo simple stand strong

teal tiger today treat white whole wrong young

SUDOKU .. very hard

solution:

ICE BREAKER ..

thanks, Kris

You can use 'ice breaker questions' to build a rapport, enabling strangers to engage in back and forth conversion. With a little practice and possibly a beer or two, you’ll be breaking more ice than the Titanic. 

What Is A Different Career Or Volunteer Position You Would Enjoy?

Quarantine Day 37. I’ve started taking calls from telemarketers. Some of them are actually quite nice.

QUOTE

If you thought toilet paper buying was crazy, just wait until 300 million people all want a haircut appointment at the same time.

thanks, Bev

Hey Pooh?

Yes Piglet?

This thing seems to be going on forever.

You mean the pandemic thing? 

Yeah, will it ever end? 

Oh I hope so Piglet.

I do too! I miss so much.

What do you miss?

Hugs, Poo, Hugs.

Yeah, it is the one thing that humans are good at.

I know Piglet, I know

Hey Pooh?

Yes Piglet?

This thing seems to be going on forever.

You mean the pandemic thing?

Yeah, will it ever end?

Oh I hope so Piglet.

I do to! I miss so much.

What do you miss?

Hugs, Poo, Hugs.

Yeah, it is the one thing that humans are good at.

I know Piglet, I know

Hey Pooh?

Yes Piglet?

This thing seems to be going on forever.

You mean the pandemic thing?

Yeah, will it ever end?

Oh I hope so Piglet.

I do to! I miss so much.

What do you miss?

Hugs, Poo, Hugs.

Yeah, it is the one thing that humans are good at.

I know Piglet, I know

All these people are worrying about a baby boom in the next nine months. Two days of homeschooling should nip that right in the bud! 

EYE OPENER 

thanks, Judy

How Many Plants - Indoor and House Plant Resource

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

A new word is like a fresh seed sown on the ground of the discussion. -Ludwig Wittgenstein, philosopher (26 Apr 1889-1951)

OPTICAL ILLUSION

Polaroid picture coming out of the camera

Represents the selfie-taking society we have become

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