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May
8, 2020 Week: 19
Day: 129
86004:
H
79° \ L
41° \
Average Sky Cover: 5%
Wind:
7mph\Gusts: 15mph Visibility: 10 mi
Nearest
lightning: 502mi.; Nearest active fire: 373mi.
Record
High: 85°[1989]
Record Low:
17°[1965]
May
Averages: 68°\34°
(3 days with moisture)
Today’s
Quote
"The
more I traveled the more I realized
that
fear makes strangers of people
who
should be friends."
—
Shirley
MacLaine
Random
Tidbits
Turkey
Credit:
muratart/
Shutterstock
With
a history dating back to the stone age, the capital of Turkey is a
familiar name, but not the one most think of first. While Istanbul is
probably the best-known city in the country, it's not the capital.
The actual capital sits about 280 miles inland from Istanbul.
Would
you be surprised to learn the capital city is Ankara?
Some might be, as it has roughly one-third the population of Istanbul
and is not nearly as famous. What Ankara does offer is the famous
Angora (long-haired) goats and cats. In fact, Angora used to be the
name of the city before it was renamed Ankara.
From
Roman-era temples to a Byzantine citadel to a Seljuk era mosque,
there are many different viewpoints from which to see the city.
Ottoman buildings fill a large portion of the city, some having been
converted into museums to educate visitors.
Have
a smile
A
friend sent these to me
I
always wanted to be somebody,
but now I realize I should have been more specific.”
– Lily Tomlin
but now I realize I should have been more specific.”
– Lily Tomlin
Observations
This Month
Teen
CEO Month
Tennis Month
Tay-Sachs and Canavan Diseases Month
Textile Month Link
Tourettes Syndrome Awareness Month (5/15 - 6/15) Link
Toxic Encephalopathy and Chemical Injury Awareness Month Link
Ultra-violet Awareness Month
Women's Health Care Month
Worldwide Home Schooling Awareness Month
Young Achievers of Tomorrow Month
National Family Month (5/12 to 6/16)
Tennis Month
Tay-Sachs and Canavan Diseases Month
Textile Month Link
Tourettes Syndrome Awareness Month (5/15 - 6/15) Link
Toxic Encephalopathy and Chemical Injury Awareness Month Link
Ultra-violet Awareness Month
Women's Health Care Month
Worldwide Home Schooling Awareness Month
Young Achievers of Tomorrow Month
National Family Month (5/12 to 6/16)
Observations
This Week
Ramadan:
23-5/23
Be
Kind To Animals Week: 3-9
Dating and Life Coach Recognition Week: 3-9 Link
Drinking Water Week: 3-9 Link
Flexible Work Arrangement Week: 3-9
Goodwill Industries Week: 3-9
Hurricane Preparedness Week: 3-9 Link
International Clitoris Awareness Week: 3-9
National Alcohol & Drug Related Birth Defects Awareness Week: 3-9
National Anxiety & Depression Awareness Week: 3-9
National Correctional Officer's Week:3-9
National Family Week: 3-9
National Hug Holiday Week: 3-9
National Raisin Week: 3-9 Link
National Root Canal Appreciation Week: 3-9 Link
National Tourism Week: 3-9 Link
North American Occupational Safety & Health Week: 3-9 Link
Public Service Recognition Week: 3-9 Link
National Pet Week: 3-9 Link
National Small Business Week: 3-9 Link
Update Your References Week: 3-9
(World) Dystonia Awareness Week: 3-11 Link
Air Quality Awareness Week: 4-8 Link
Children's Book Week: 4-10
Economic Development Week: 4-9 Link
International Coaching Week: 4-10 Link
National Safety Stand Down Week (Constuction Falls): 4-8 Link Cancelled due to COVID-19
National Sun Safety Week: 4-10 Link
National WildflowerWeek: 4-10
Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Week: 4-10 Link
PTA Teacher Appreciation Week: 4-8
Screen-Free Week (Digital Detox Week): 4-10 Link Teacher Appreciation Week: 4-8 Link
National Nurses Day and Week: 6-12 Link Link
National Public Gardens Week: 8-17 Link
Dating and Life Coach Recognition Week: 3-9 Link
Drinking Water Week: 3-9 Link
Flexible Work Arrangement Week: 3-9
Goodwill Industries Week: 3-9
Hurricane Preparedness Week: 3-9 Link
International Clitoris Awareness Week: 3-9
National Alcohol & Drug Related Birth Defects Awareness Week: 3-9
National Anxiety & Depression Awareness Week: 3-9
National Correctional Officer's Week:3-9
National Family Week: 3-9
National Hug Holiday Week: 3-9
National Raisin Week: 3-9 Link
National Root Canal Appreciation Week: 3-9 Link
National Tourism Week: 3-9 Link
North American Occupational Safety & Health Week: 3-9 Link
Public Service Recognition Week: 3-9 Link
National Pet Week: 3-9 Link
National Small Business Week: 3-9 Link
Update Your References Week: 3-9
(World) Dystonia Awareness Week: 3-11 Link
Air Quality Awareness Week: 4-8 Link
Children's Book Week: 4-10
Economic Development Week: 4-9 Link
International Coaching Week: 4-10 Link
National Safety Stand Down Week (Constuction Falls): 4-8 Link Cancelled due to COVID-19
National Sun Safety Week: 4-10 Link
National WildflowerWeek: 4-10
Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Week: 4-10 Link
PTA Teacher Appreciation Week: 4-8
Screen-Free Week (Digital Detox Week): 4-10 Link Teacher Appreciation Week: 4-8 Link
National Nurses Day and Week: 6-12 Link Link
National Public Gardens Week: 8-17 Link
Observations for Today
National
Coconut Cream Pie Day
Student
Nurse Day Link
Time of Remembrance & Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During The Second World War
Time of Remembrance & Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During The Second World War
My
Rambling Thoughts
Nice
day for a walk. When I returned 5 of our HOA Gestapo was wandering
around, snapping pictures, pointing and writing. Only 2 had masks.
Sure enough, about an hour later the tow truck showed up to haul away
vehicles without permits. At least this time it is in broad daylight.
During
the potato famine in Ireland, the Choctaw donated to the Irish in
Ireland. Now, Ireland is sending $1.5 million for COVID-19 relief to
the Navajo and Hopi.
Trump
declared May 5 Missing and Murdered Native American and Alaskan
Native Awareness Day. Good for him. This is a tragedy that needs a
lot of publicity.
Flagstaff
has one main homeless shelter, with some funds for hotel rooms if
they need them. Yesterday, 2 staff and 16 of the 62 residents tested
positive. Weather has been good and there is talk they will shut down
the facility until the fall.
All
prescribed burns in AZ forests have been postponed over concerns of
travel and social distancing in doing the fires. This is good news
for the workers, but not good news for the forest's health. I hope
they get the virus under control. All we need here is a huge forest
fire to add to our problems.
Our
governor had 12 professors from ASU and UA working on Covid-19 models
for tracing its spread in AZ for our Health Dept. Now that he has
decided to open up the state, that group has been put on pause
indefinitely. Seems like a dumb move to me.
Today’s
Puzzle
Answer
at the bottom of the page
What
runs around the whole yard without moving?
Historical
Events
1840
- The first U.S. photographic patent (#1,582) was issued to Alexander
S. Wolcott of New York City
1886 - Coca-Cola was first sold to the public at the soda fountain in Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia.
1912 - Paramount Pictures was founded.
1933 - Mohandas Gandhi began a 21-day fast of self-purification and launched a one-year campaign to help the Harijan movement.
1945 - V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day) was celebrated in America and Great Britain.
1961 - The first practical seawater conversion plant in the US was opened in Freeport, Texas.
1976 - The New Revolution, the first steel roller coaster with a vertical loop, opened at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
1980 - The World Health Organization confirmed the eradication of smallpox.
1886 - Coca-Cola was first sold to the public at the soda fountain in Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia.
1912 - Paramount Pictures was founded.
1933 - Mohandas Gandhi began a 21-day fast of self-purification and launched a one-year campaign to help the Harijan movement.
1945 - V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day) was celebrated in America and Great Britain.
1961 - The first practical seawater conversion plant in the US was opened in Freeport, Texas.
1976 - The New Revolution, the first steel roller coaster with a vertical loop, opened at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
1980 - The World Health Organization confirmed the eradication of smallpox.
1984
- The Soviet Union announced that they were boycotting the 1984
Olympics.
2007
A new Northern Ireland Executive is formed with Ian Paisley
(Democratic Unionist Party) as First Minister and Martin McGuinness
(Sinn Féin) as Deputy First Minister
2008
Dmitry Medvedev appoints Vladimir Putin as Russian Prime Minister
2010
- Betty White hosted Saturday Night Live, thanks to a
push by fans on Facebook. She won an Emmy for her appearance.
2012
Dmitry Medvedev is confirmed as Russian Prime Minister by the State
Duma, after being nominated by Vladimir Putin
2014
World's oldest astrolabe (mariner's navigator tool) c. 1498 from
Portugeuese shipwreck of explorer Vasco da Gama found near Al
Hallaniyah Island, Oman
2018
President Trump pulls the US out of the multilateral Iran nuclear
deal
Birthdays
Today
93-TV
Host David Attenborough
@88-33rd
US President Harry S Truman (d. 1972)
56-Actor
Melissa Gilbert
45-Pop Singer Enrique Iglesias (1975)
Puzzle Answer:
A
fence
