DIANE'S CORNER ..
Celebrate World AIDS Day
When the AIDS epidemic broke, because I happened to be a science nerd and knew a lot about viruses and a lot about that virus at the time, I felt a moral obligation to go out and try to stem the fear and get out and explain to people what the disease was and how it worked.
Morgan Fairchild
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, when discovered in the 1980s, seemed to reach out into the world and change the way humans previously thought about almost everything, from how they got their vaccinations or blood transfusions to the way they chose their sexual practices. The revelation of this disease and the virus behind it (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) was met with a campaign of fear and superstition that had the power to harm both those who had it, and even further out into the families and friends of those who surrounded them.
While HIV and AIDS are certainly still out in the world today, the horror stories that were told of how it works and how it was transmitted have largely been mitigated. World AIDS Day works to ensure that those who suffer from AIDS can live in a safer, more understanding world and help further research to eliminate this life-altering virus that can turn into a deadly disease.
History of World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day was first held in 1988, just four years after the discovery of the virus and its official classification. Since the discovery of the virus and its subsequent disease, more than 35 million people have died from AIDS, putting it far ahead of many of the other most devastating diseases in the history of humans.
HIV works in the body by weakening its natural immune system through the destruction of cells that would normally protect the body by fighting off infections.
From the onset of HIV/AIDS, the work of men and women all over the world has led to a greater understanding of the disease (a person can’t contract it by sharing a can of coke or a toilet seat, for instance), but that has only served to slow the tide but has not stopped it. The spread of the disease is still prevalent today, with more than 1.5 million people each year diagnosed with HIV throughout the globe. And even with the campaign to help with awareness, many people are still out there who don’t know or understand the truth or facts about it.
JOKE OF THE DAY
American abstract artist Tyler Foust uses a single, continuous line to create amazing illustrations.
WORD OF THE DAY
echoism
MEANING:noun: The formation of words by imitating sounds; also a word created in this manner.
ETYMOLOGY:From Latin echo, from Greek ekho, from ekhe (sound). Earliest documented use: 1880. Another word for echoism is onomatopoeia.
USAGE:“The Steens’ inventive use of echoism transforms the noises of a car wash into a symphony of sounds, creating a sublimely poetic experience.”
Car Wash; Kirkus Reviews (Austin, Texas); Nov 15, 2000.
“‘Oh, don’t be such a fuddy-duddy!’
‘A what?’
‘An old-fashioned bore.’
‘It sounds like reduplicating echoism to me. This occidental slang does not become you, Rapture. Don’t forget you are a princess.’”
Piers Anthony; Wielding a Red Sword; Del Rey; 1986.
Car Wash; Kirkus Reviews (Austin, Texas); Nov 15, 2000.
“‘Oh, don’t be such a fuddy-duddy!’
‘A what?’
‘An old-fashioned bore.’
‘It sounds like reduplicating echoism to me. This occidental slang does not become you, Rapture. Don’t forget you are a princess.’”
Piers Anthony; Wielding a Red Sword; Del Rey; 1986.
TODAY'S ARTIST
thanks, Natalie
IDIOM OF THE DAY
What does 'Beeline for' mean?
Meaning: If you make a beeline for a place, you head there directly.
DAILY SQUEEK
If You Were Born Today, December 1st
You are fiercely independent but also very passionate, and thus relationships are important to you. Optimistic yet practical, you are success-oriented. You have a sixth sense that you rely upon quite heavily, as it allows you to see and understand more than the average person, and you trust your instincts. After all, they serve you well. Charismatic and attractive, you enter relationships relatively easily but often end up in a power struggle. This may be due, in part, to your independent nature and your attraction to equally as strong-minded people. You are more sensitive than you ever let on, primarily because of your observant nature. Famous people born today:
1761 Marie Tussaud, French founder of Madame Tussaud's wax museum, born in Strasbourg (d. 1850)
1913 Mary Martin, American actress (Peter Pan) and Larry Hagman's mom, born in Weatherford, Texas (d. 1990)
1935 Woody Allen [Allen Konigsberg], American film director and actor (Zelig, Annie Hall), born in Brooklyn, New York
1940 Richard Pryor, American comedian and actor (Lady Sings the Blues, Stir Crazy), born in Peoria, Illinois (d. 2005)
1945 Bette Midler, American singer (The Rose; Wind Beneath My Wings), and actress (Ruthless People; Beaches), born in Honolulu, Hawaii
thanks, Patsy
If You Were Born Today, December 1st
You are fiercely independent but also very passionate, and thus relationships are important to you. Optimistic yet practical, you are success-oriented. You have a sixth sense that you rely upon quite heavily, as it allows you to see and understand more than the average person, and you trust your instincts. After all, they serve you well. Charismatic and attractive, you enter relationships relatively easily but often end up in a power struggle. This may be due, in part, to your independent nature and your attraction to equally as strong-minded people. You are more sensitive than you ever let on, primarily because of your observant nature. Famous people born today:
thanks, Patsy
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
The distinctive smell of Crayola crayons is mostly due to beef fat.
In a room with 23 people, there's a 50/50 chance of at least two people having the same birthday. In a room with 75 people, there's a 99.9% chance.
If you drilled a tunnel straight through Earth and jumped in, it would take you about 42 minutes to get from one side to the other. But be careful, the opposite side of the United States would be the Indian Ocean!
READERS INFO
1.
1987 -Princess Diana Challenged Myths About AIDS By Shaking Hands With An AIDS Patient
In 1987, when the AIDS crisis was still only a few years old, Princess Diana changed the way people thought about the disease in one simple way: she shook the hand of an AIDS patient. Diana didn't wear gloves to "protect" herself from the disease, and she didn't shy away from a person with AIDS. She opened the UK’s first HIV/AIDS unit at London Middlesex Hospital. The unit exclusively cared for patients infected with the virus, and Princess Diana returned multiple times before her death in 1997 to spend time with patients. Why was Diana’s simple act so important? It’s hard to realize it today, but in the 1980s AIDS was a new and unknown disease that sparked hysteria.
Why Did Princess Diana’s Handshake Matter? Because She Was The People’s Princess
2.Dec 2, 1950 -
TODAY: In 1950, Isaac Asimov’s I, Robot is published.
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TODAY: In 1950, Isaac Asimov’s I, Robot is published. |
COFFEEthanks, Ella
PICTURES OF THE DAY
Chicago
thanks, Karen
knit
knit .. Christmas
crochet .. Christmas
thanks, Laura
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.
RETRO RECIPE .. Christmas
SWEETS RECIPE .. Christmas
ADULT COLORING
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SUDOKU
solution:
ICE BREAKER
Do You Believe It’s Possible To Maintain Platonic Friendships With Members Of The Opposite Sex?
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