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Celebrate U.N. Public Service Day
Public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation.
Margaret Chase Smith
No nation runs without the constant and determined work of the people who live there and strive every day with a sense of service to the public. While not everyone serves this purpose, those who do are notable for their dedication, and the changes their efforts make in our lives every day. Public Service Day reminds us of the importance of public service, and the people who dedicate themselves every day to the success of their nation.
History of Public Service Day
To engage in public service is to work to improve fundamental human rights, such as access to water, homes, and medical treatment. Those who work with Volunteer Fire Departments and Ambulance Corps are involved in providing services like these, and aiding the security of our homes and ourselves every day. Without them, our cities and towns wouldn’t be nearly as safe, and there’d be no-one to respond when danger calls.
You may be surprised how many people you know that are involved in the public service industry. Do you know a mail carrier? How about a librarian? Did anyone you know serve in the military or work in education? All of these are types of public service, and without them, we wouldn’t live in the world of safety and security we do today.
The idea of public service first began in the 19th century as municipal services began to be developed, such as gas and water. As further services were provided by government agencies, the scope of what qualified as a public service expanded. Today we benefit from hundreds of community and public services, and we have the civil servants who work in these areas to thank for our creature comforts.
JOKE OF THE DAY
WORD OF THE DAY
rat race
“Dude, have you found the cheese yet?”
MEANING:noun: A repetitive competitive activity, such as the modern working life in which one constantly struggles to attain wealth, status, etc.
ETYMOLOGY:From rat, from Old English raet (rat) + race, from Old Norse ras (race). Earliest documented use: 1937.
USAGE:The term started out as a literal racing of rats (earliest use 1783). Then it was used as military slang (1931) to refer to planes or ships chasing each other or racing. Eventually the term evolved into its current sense. Imagine a rat running through a laboratory maze to find another piece of cheese or an employee hoping to climb the next rung of the corporate ladder while sacrificing personal health and peace and you’d have a good idea of the term rat race. In French, a popular expression métro, boulot, dodo (commute, work, sleep) refers to the daily grind.
USAGE:“Tayler had submerged herself into this slowpaced life and wasn’t ready to get back to the rat race.”
Bridget Anderson; When I Fall in Love; Harlequin Kimani; 2016.
Bridget Anderson; When I Fall in Love; Harlequin Kimani; 2016.
IDIOM OF THE DAY
What does 'Back to square one' mean?
Meaning: If you are back to square one, you have to start from the beginning again.
DAILY SQUEEK
If You Were Born Today, June 23:
You are an interesting combination of skeptic and believer. You tend to over-think and worry as a youth, but you relax more as you age! You have a totally unique take on the world, and you might especially enjoy unraveling mysteries and uncovering truths. Some might call you moody, as you can sometimes be quite retiring and other times very sociable. In fact, you love people, but you frequently need time to yourself to refuel. Famous people born today:
1912 Alan Turing, British mathematician and computer scientist pioneer (Turing Machine), born in London (d. 1954)
1929 June Carter Cash, American Garmmy Award winning country singer (The Carter Family, Johnny Cash Show), songwriter ("Ring Of Fire"), and actress, born in Maces Spring, Virginia (d. 2003)
1948 Clarence Thomas, 108th US Supreme Court Justice (1991- ), born in Savannah, Georgia
1957 Frances McDormand, American actress (Fargo), born in NYC, New York
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
If You Were Born Today, June 23:
You are an interesting combination of skeptic and believer. You tend to over-think and worry as a youth, but you relax more as you age! You have a totally unique take on the world, and you might especially enjoy unraveling mysteries and uncovering truths. Some might call you moody, as you can sometimes be quite retiring and other times very sociable. In fact, you love people, but you frequently need time to yourself to refuel. Famous people born today:
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
The question is how many letters are there in the Hawaiian alphabet? The answer is 13.
A group of penguins on land can be referred to as a colony or a rookery. Did you know that a group of penguins in water have a different name? Oh yeah, they do. A group of floating penguins in the ocean are referred to as a “raft”.
There is a neurological condition on the right side of the brain that causes one to be addicted to jokes. The condition leads to a compulsive need to tell jokes. It is not common but it is real.
READERS INFO
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1819 -
TODAY: In 1819, Washington Irving's short story “Rip Van Winkle” (attributed to the fictional Dutch historian, Diedrich Knickerbocker) is first published in The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., a collection of essays and short stories published serially throughout 1819 and 1820.
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TODAY: In 1819, Washington Irving's short story “Rip Van Winkle” (attributed to the fictional Dutch historian, Diedrich Knickerbocker) is first published in The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., a collection of essays and short stories published serially throughout 1819 and 1820. |
In the last 4,000 years, no new animals have been domesticated.
If the population of China walked past you, eight-abreast,the line would never end because of China’s rate of reproduction. 
Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite! 
Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated.
COFFEEthanks, Ella
PICTURES OF THE DAY
What Tokyo Looks Like at Night From the In'l Space Station
India
thanks, Dawn
thanks, Marilyn
knit
knit
crochet
thanks, Gabby
crochet
thanks, Tara
crochet
crochet
CROCKPOT 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.
FOUR GREAT UNRESOLVED CONFUSIONS:
At a movie theater, which armrest is yours?
If people evolved from monkeys, why are monkeys still around?
Why is there a 'D' in fridge, but not in refrigerator?
Who knew what time it was when the first clock was made?
PUZZLE
WORD SEARCH
| addiction afraid again bless bridge could course | destiny dream eager ecstasy elicit enemy enrage exuberant | fear final flock great heath honest | keeper later night period phone pits protect | savage scowl since stress tread truculent weight |
SUDOKU .. easy
solution:
What Makes You Feel Powerful?
QUOTE
OPTICAL ILLUSION
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