World Parkinson’s Disease Day marks the birthday of Dr. J Parkinson. On this day there are efforts made to increase the public awareness of this terrible disease, as well as all the good works put forth by the worlds organizations dedicated to eradicating this disease. There are activities to promote this the entire world over, and the opportunity to participate is open to any and all who want to help in this effort.
One of the popular ways of supporting the awareness of this disease is participating in marathons in cities throughout the world. The number of countries that are participating in this expand every year, including Uruguay, Mexico, Bolivia, Fulvio Captinio, the USA, and an increasing number with every passing year.
Dr. Parkinson first described the disease in “An Essay on the Shaking Palsy”, he described a pattern of lessened muscular power, involuntary tremulous motion, even if these are supported. There is at tendency to bend the body forwards, and to involuntarily switch from a walking to a running pace, while the sense and intellect deteriorate.
One of the prominent symbols of Parkinson’s disease is the red tulip, and this was established at the 9th World Parkinson’s Disease Day at the Luxembourg Conference. The story of the Red Tulip can be tied back to J.W.S. Van der Wereld, a Dutch Horticulturalist who was suffering from Parkinson’s disease. He had successfully generated a Red and White Tulip, and named it in honor of the man who named his medical condition. On the tail of this, the Tulip received the Award of Merit, granted by the Royal Horticultural Society in London, and then was granted the Royal General Bulb Growers, Trial Garden Award.
Many people do not understand what Parkinson’s is, or are unaware of how to identify it. In the interest of promoting awareness of this disease, a simplified description follows. It is a disorder that results in the degeneration of the central nervous system, and directly impacts those that nerves that handle motor functions for the body as a whole. As the disease advances, it becomes apparent from the slowness of their body, and the increasing stiffness of their limbs that there is a developing problem. Their limbs will begin to shake uncontrollably as it gets further on, and eventually an entire scope of additional symptoms will develop as more and more motor functions are impacted. Sufferers are often tired, and memory problems become more apparent as time goes on.
Many people do not understand what Parkinson’s is, or are unaware of how to identify it. In the interest of promoting awareness of this disease, a simplified description follows. It is a disorder that results in the degeneration of the central nervous system, and directly impacts those that nerves that handle motor functions for the body as a whole. As the disease advances, it becomes apparent from the slowness of their body, and the increasing stiffness of their limbs that there is a developing problem. Their limbs will begin to shake uncontrollably as it gets further on, and eventually an entire scope of additional symptoms will develop as more and more motor functions are impacted. Sufferers are often tired, and memory problems become more apparent as time goes on.
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (noun) A grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods. | ||
| Synonyms: | chela, nipper, claw | ||
| Usage: | The front pair of legs terminate in very strong and heavy pincers. | ||
Idiom of the Day
the idiot box— slang A television set, or television in general |
History
Buchenwald Concentration Camp Liberated by American Troops (1945)
General Dwight D. Eisenhower and General Troy Middleton
Buchenwald was one of the first and largest concentration camps in Nazi Germany. As US forces closed in on the camp near the end of WWII, the Nazis began evacuating its prisoners, forcing them on "death marches" during which an estimated 13,500 were killed. On April 9, inmates at the camp used a makeshift radio transmitter to inform the Allies about the evacuations and beg for help.
Charles Evans Hughes, Sr. (1862)
| Hughes was an American statesman and jurist. He served as governor of New York and as a Supreme Court justice before losing the 1916 presidential race, one of the closest in US history. It has been reported that, on the night of the election, Hughes went to bed believing he had won. According to the story, a reporter later called and was told that "the president is asleep," to which he responded, "When he wakes up, tell him he isn't the president." |
Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman, the Monkey God and a central figure in the great Hindu epic, the Ramayana, helped Rama rescue his wife Sita from the demon Ravana; for this Rama decreed the two always be worshipped together. He is revered by Hindus all over India in the form of a monkey with a red face who stands erect like a human. His birth anniversary is observed in the month of Caitra with celibacy, fasting, and reading the Hanuman-Chalisa. Hindus visit his temples, of which there are many, to offer prayers on this day and to re-paint his image with vermilion.
This Night Owl Gene Mutation Turns People into Sleep Martians
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1689 - William III and Mary II were crowned as joint sovereigns of Britain.
1803 - A twin-screw propeller steamboat was patented by John Stevens.
1876 - The stenotype was patented by John C. Zachos.
1921 - Iowa became the first state to impose a cigarette tax.
1940 - Andrew Ponzi set a world's record in a New York pocket billiards tournament when he ran 127 balls straight.
1947 - Jackie Robinson became the first black player in major-league history. He played in an exhibition game for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
1985 - Scientists in Hawaii measured the distance between the earth and moon within one inch.
1986 - Dodge Morgan sailed solo nonstop around the world in 150 days.
READERS INFO
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Keep your eye out for a rare full moon on the night of April 11. This unique pink moon in Libra will cause a cosmic shift in energy if you open yourself up to it. If you’re standing outside on Tuesday gazing at the sky, you won’t actually see a pink-colored moon. The moon’s name comes from vibrant pink wildflowers called ground Phlox. They are some of the first flowers to blossom around this time each spring. The pink moon alludes to the changes in nature that happen around this time of year. If you allow yourself to feel the moon’s energy, you may see similar changes in your own life.
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Tom Tom Founders Festival
Apr 10-16, 2017 | Charlottesville, VA
Everything within arm’s reach had to be thought up and created. Tom Tom champions the people who create to make others’ lives worth living. Music acts, entrepreneurs, artists and other creative minds come to Charlottesville, Virginia, every April to celebrate the constant flow of new ideas. This festival is where ideas become reality.
further information: Tom Tom Founders Festival
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Fusebox Festival
Apr 12-16, 2017 ... 7 - 10 pm
Fair Market, 1100 E. 5th St
Austin, TX
Austin's Fusebox Festival is a celebration of ideas and provides a supportive space to experiment and play. Considered a “hybrid” arts festival, Fusebox brings together any and all artistic media, from film and music to theater, dance and literature. The festival takes place over twelve days at venues across Austin. Artists from all over the country and in all disciplines gather to show off their risk-taking masterpieces and engage guests in groundbreaking visual art experiences.
further information: FuseboxFestival
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Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend
Apr 13-16, 2017
Orleans Hotel & Casino
4500 W Tropicana Ave
Las Vegas, NV
The Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend is an annual event that brings together around 20,000 fans of rock 'n’ roll from around the world. Viva Las Vegas puts on the largest pre-1960s era car show in North America and also features burlesque shows, tattoo workshops, pool parties and a fashion show. Whether you’re a hot rod aficionado, pelvis-shakin' Elvis impersonator or just looking to party in Vegas, this is the festival for you!
further information: Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend
A diagram of a supercell in the Northern Hemisphere, showing the different parts of its structure. Supercells are thunderstorms characterized by the presence of a mesocyclone: a deep, persistently rotating updraft. Of the four types of thunderstorms (supercell, squall line, multi-cell, and single-cell), supercells are the least common and have the potential to be the most severe. Supercells are often isolated from other thunderstorms and can dominate the local weather up to 30 kilometres (20 mi) away.
GUY WALKS HIS PET TORTOISE AROUND THE STREETS OF TOKYO
Several times a week, Mitani Hisao and his 19-year-old tortoise ‘Bon-chan’ go for long (and slow) walks through the streets of Tokyo.
Camellia pattern by Meg Kealey (Myers)
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knit - EASTER
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Peep-Style Knit Bunny
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This cute knit bunny is styled after the sugary Easter snack Peeps. It's a very quick and easy knit, and seamless other than a bit of Kitchener stitch at the top.
What you need
About 25 yards medium weight yarn of your choice (traditional Peep colors are pink, blue, yellow and purple)
scraps of black and orange yarn for face (optional)
set of 3 or 4 size 8 US/ 5mm double-pointed knitting needles
stitch holder or two additional DPNs (can be a different size)
stuffing
yarn needle
Gauge:
Gauge is not critical for this project, but I got 5 stitches and 7 rounds in Stockinette Stitch in the round.
Size:
Finished bunny is 8.5 inches/21.5 cm tall
scraps of black and orange yarn for face (optional)
set of 3 or 4 size 8 US/ 5mm double-pointed knitting needles
stitch holder or two additional DPNs (can be a different size)
stuffing
yarn needle
Gauge:
Gauge is not critical for this project, but I got 5 stitches and 7 rounds in Stockinette Stitch in the round.
Size:
Finished bunny is 8.5 inches/21.5 cm tall
Instructions
Cast on 12 stitches. Working back and forth, knit 12 rows.
Pick up and knit 6 stitches along the side of this flap, 12 along the bottom and 6 along the other side, distributing onto double-pointed needles as you go. 36 stitches total. From here on you will work in the round. (I put my stitches on two needles; if you use more you will need to know where the center is
Work straight for 3 inches/7.6 cm.
K1, ssk, k to 3 sts from end of needle 1 (or 15 sts from beg of rnd, counting decrease as 2 sts), k2tog, k1. Repeat on second needle.
K 1 rnd.
Repeat these 2 rnds 2 more times. 24 stitches.
K 2 more rnds straight.
K1, kfb, k to 3 sts from end of needle 1, kfb, k1. Repeat on second needle. 28 sts.
K straight for 2 inches/5 cm.
Stuff the body lightly with stuffing.
K6, put rem sts on holder or extra DPNs, except for the last 6 sts of rnd.
Work on these 12 sts in round for 2 inches/5 cm.
Stuff ear lightly and close with Kitchener Stitch. Leave a long enough tail to thread it down inside the ear and also work Kitchener Stitch on the center 4 sts (two each from the front and back of the bunny).
Place 12 rem sts back on needles. Knit for 2 inches/5 cm.
Stuff ear lightly and close with Kitchener Stitch.
If desired, use duplicate stitch to put eyes and a nose on your bunny. My daughter wanted black eyes and an orange nose.
Use a crochet hook to tuck any loose ends into the bunny.
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C2C Heart Washcloth pattern by MA Santos
Make this washcloth or dishtowel for Valentine’s Day or just for someone you love. The design is worked in corner to corner with a graph for the heart motif.
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Akamatra: DIY Easter candle (lambada) with amigurumi ...
A cute way to make a Japanese amigurumi doll and your very own Easter candle.
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thanks, Shelley
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Shelley
CRAFTS - EASTER
Flowerpot & Moss Wreath With Dollar Store Items
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I dry brushed the mini terracotta pots (found at the dollar store) with some pale blue chalk paint to give them an aged appearance and take away the newness
The pots were added to the grapevine wreath with simple craft wire that was threaded through the hole in the base. I staggered them so it didn't look too perfect.
Using various mosses that I bought at the Dollar store, I stuffed my pots full. This is a messy step, so don't do it over a carpet!! The Spanish moss gave it a nice contrast from the green moss.
The last step was adding some mini eggs and hanging up my finished wreath!
CAN YOU SPOT THE DIFFERENCES? (15)
PUZZLE
Table Barrel 2 Jigsaw Puzzle
WORD SEARCH
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EYE OPENER
thanks, Helen
Andy Seliverstoff is a 58-year-old professional photographer from St. Petersburg, Russia
A few years ago some of Seliverstoff’s friends asked him to take photos of their daughter Alice in a park. They had their gigantic Great Dane, Sean, with them, so they decided to incorporate him into the photos. After seeing the results, he knew he was on to something special.
Seliverstoff did another shoot with a child featuring big dogs, and told BuzzFeed News that he was “deeply touched” by the work. That was four years ago and he’s been a dog photographer ever since.
The project has become his passion, which he chronicles in a book called “Little Kids and Their Big Dogs.“
All of the photos are taken in St. Petersburg. Its extensive parks and colder climate help create some spectacular shots.
He also tries to ensure that the photos are taken where the dogs commonly walk and play with children in familiar surroundings so they are as natural as possible.
Seliverstoff says that most of the subjects in his photos are either children or grandchildren of people in his friend circle. He said that it’s rare that people acquire big dogs while they have young kids, so most of these dogs were with the families before they had the children.
The photos depict the interactions between cute kids and these very gentle giants.
Seliverstoff said the goal of the series wasn’t just to create beautiful pictures, but to capture the interaction between the children and the animals.
The overall message he’s trying to get across, he said, is simple: “Love for dogs and children makes people kinder.”
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