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Celebrate World Blood Donor Day
The history of blood donation goes back further than you might expect, reaching as far back as the 17th century. The medical specialists of the time knew that blood was a vital element in the body, and losing too much of it was bound to have tragic consequences on the patient. So it was that experimentation began, and a whole new breed of heroes was born that contribute their blood so that others may live. Blood Donors save lives every day by giving of themselves, so those accident victims and those in need of transfusions for surgeries can live.
History of World Blood Donor Day
The first transfusions were done using poorly understood science and resulted in some rather tragic results for the patients. Richard Lower was the first one to examine animals and blood circulation and finding ways to stop blood clotting. While he was, of course, only working with animals, he managed to drain the blood off of a medium-sized dog and then transfuse the blood of a large mastiff into the smaller animal. Both dogs recovered with no apparent ill effects.
So it was that he gained considerable notoriety for his efforts, and was asked to speak on and teach this technique to the Royal Society. There were some odd beliefs about blood back then, and the first human transfusion involved putting the blood of a sheep into a patient who was suffering from a mild form of insanity. It was thought that perhaps the blood of so gentle a creature as a lamb might help to calm his madness. The act of transferring animal blood into patients was strongly questioned by the tightly superstitious and morally rigid authorities of the time, and the practice was outlawed, vanishing for 150 years.
It was an obstetrician that brought blood transfusions back into modern medical technology, starting in 1818. After he saved the life of a woman who had hemorrhaged terribly after giving birth, he started publishing works on how it was done and the study thereof. Throughout his life, he performed ten transfusions, 5 of which saved the lives of the recipients.
World Blood Donor Day is a World Health Organization campaign. The first event to raise awareness of the importance of blood transfusions took place in 2012. Since then, the WHO has spearheaded campaigns every year.
Blood, the WHO says, is an essential resource, not only for urgent interventions but also for planned treatments. Surgeons regularly make use of third-party blood to ensure the continued health and survival of their patients, both during and after surgery. Blood is necessary for maintaining vital functions and providing assistance in emergencies of all kinds. Medics use it to help people recover after car accidents, armed conflicts, natural disasters, and perinatal care.
Medical systems need a steady supply of healthy people, willing to give their blood for use in hospital transfusions. Blood, therefore, is a precious commodity. Without volunteers, people donating their blood regularly, health services would grind to a halt.
The WHO, however, recognizes that not all countries have systems in place to gather sufficient quantities. In some areas, people want to give blood, but it is not practical for them to travel to the clinic. In other locales, citizens don’t understand the value of their donations and so never make an effort to donate. World Blood Donor Day, therefore, is an annual event that informs people of the necessity of blood collection efforts and how they can get involved.
World Blood Donor Day, however, doesn’t just focus on getting more volunteers to come forward. It also works to improve methods of collection and delivery. Harvesting blood from a donor and transferring it to a patient is a complex process. Medics must pay attention to hygiene and blood type – things that are difficult in places where health systems are still developing. The Day, therefore, is just as much about spreading state-of-the-art protocols as it is encouraging people to donate.
World Blood Donor Day, therefore, celebrates the hard work and daring of these early medical professionals and recognizes the efforts they put into developing a technology that saves so many lives today.
WORD OF THE DAY
bolshie or bolshy
“Radical, Anarchic, Bolshy, Scouse?” (Scouse = Someone from Liverpool, UK)
MEANING:adjective: 1. Rebellious; uncooperative; combative. 2. Politically radical. noun: 1. Someone who is rebellious, uncooperative, combative, etc. 2. A politically radical person.
ETYMOLOGY:Abbreviation of Bolshevik (a person with radical views), from Russian Bolshevik, from bolshe (greater), referring to the faction of the Russian Social Democratic party that seized power in the October Revolution of 1917. Ultimately from the Indo-European root bel- (strong), which also gave us debility and Bolshoi Theatre (literally, Great Theater). Earliest documented use: 1918.
USAGE:“I was a bolshie teenager, full of argument.”
Katherine Hassell; Jeremy Vine: My Family Values; The Guardian (London, UK); Sep 11, 2015.
TODAY'S ARTIST thanks, Natalie
| adjective: | 1. Rebellious; uncooperative; combative. |
| 2. Politically radical. | |
| noun: | 1. Someone who is rebellious, uncooperative, combative, etc. |
| 2. A politically radical person. |
Katherine Hassell; Jeremy Vine: My Family Values; The Guardian (London, UK); Sep 11, 2015.
TODAY'S ARTIST
Agnolo Gaddi (c.1350–1396) 
was an Italian painter. He was born and died in Florence, and was the son of the painter Taddeo Gaddi.
IDIOM OF THE DAY
What does 'Babe in the woods' mean?
A babe in the woods is a naive, defenceless, young person.
DAILY SQUEEK
DAILY SQUEEK
If You Were Born Today, June 14:
You are quick-witted and versatile. Your nature is a tad contradictory, as you crave change and adventure, yet you also need stability and security. At times impulsive, and other times very deliberate, your dual nature can be both intriguing and frustrating! You are a person who enjoys building and accumulating, and you can be very resourceful. Famous people born today:
1811 Harriet Beecher Stowe, American author (Uncle Tom's Cabin), born in Litchfield, Connecticut (d. 1896)
1928 Ernesto "Che" Guevara, Argentine Marxist revolutionary (Cuban Revolution), author and physician, born in Rosario, Argentina (d. 1967)
1946 Donald Trump, 45th US President (2017-21), real estate tycoon (Trump Towers) and TV personality (The Apprentice), born in NYC, New York
1961 Boy George [O'Dowd], British singer-songwriter (Culture Club), born in Bexley, Kent, England
thanks, Winnie
If You Were Born Today, June 14:
You are quick-witted and versatile. Your nature is a tad contradictory, as you crave change and adventure, yet you also need stability and security. At times impulsive, and other times very deliberate, your dual nature can be both intriguing and frustrating! You are a person who enjoys building and accumulating, and you can be very resourceful. Famous people born today:
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
How hot is a bolt of lightning? Would you believe 5x hotter than the sun? A lightning bolt can reach up to 50,000+ degrees Fahrenheit. The surface of the sun comes in at approximately 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
To some this may be surprising, but to those who follow Scottish history it may not. The national animal for Scotland is the unicorn.
In the country of Finland, one receives their Phd with style. When crossing the stage to be given their diploma, PhD candidates can choose to do so with top hat and sword. One must pay for it out of their own pocket, but it is still a nice option to have.
READERS INFO
1.
1940 -First prisoners at Auschwitz
On this day in 1940, the first transport of Polish political prisoners arrived at Auschwitz, which became Nazi Germany's largest concentration, extermination, and slave-labour camp, where more than one million people died.
2.June 15, 1215 -Magna Carta sealed by King John
Magna Carta—a charter of English liberties that occupies a unique place in the popular imagination as a symbol and a battle cry against oppression—was sealed this day, under threat of civil war, by King John in 1215.
3.Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent Did you know?
PICTURES OF THE DAY
Blue Honey Mystery Solved as Bees Found Visiting Local M&M Factory
Star player
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Watermelon Socks
crochet .. Father's Day
crochet
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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.
COPYCAT RECIPE
RETRO
SWEETS
ADULT COLORING
Answer: See-saw
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PUZZLE
WORD SEARCH
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SUDOKU .. hard
solution:
What Brings Chills Down Your Spine?
QUOTE
CLEVER
Light Bulb
Answer: You should see a glowing light bulb!
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