No one else in the world has your smile. Only you can share
it.
I always share my smiles, especially on a Happy Friday!
Jul 31, 2015
Busy Holiday Week
Get your smile on, August 1 to 7 is
International Clown Week. The first week in August is also World
Breastfeeding Week - August 1-7, both always celebrated during the
first week in August. Not sure how these two coincided, but
someone was not checking their calendar.
On October 8, 1970, Public Law 91-443 under the 91st Congress, JJR 26 was passed by both the House and Senate and was sent to the president for his signature. It was signed into law by President Nixon on August 2, 1971. Many clown organizations have an international constituency and over time, National Clown Week has expanded to be International Clown Week.
World Breastfeeding Week was first celebrated in 1992 by World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action and is now observed in over 120 countries by UNICEF, WHO and their partners including individuals, organizations, and governments. WABA's goal is to re-establish a global breastfeeding culture and provide support for breastfeeding everywhere. The World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics emphasize the value of breastfeeding for mothers as well as children.
August 6, 2010 is National Fresh Breath Day. A group of New York dentists created this holiday as an awareness that having fresh breath is part of overall health and wellness. Appropriate at the end of Breastfeeding week.
Following that is Happiness Happens Day celebrated each year on August 8, founded in 1999 by the Secret Society of Happy People as “Admit You’re Happy Day.”
On October 8, 1970, Public Law 91-443 under the 91st Congress, JJR 26 was passed by both the House and Senate and was sent to the president for his signature. It was signed into law by President Nixon on August 2, 1971. Many clown organizations have an international constituency and over time, National Clown Week has expanded to be International Clown Week.
World Breastfeeding Week was first celebrated in 1992 by World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action and is now observed in over 120 countries by UNICEF, WHO and their partners including individuals, organizations, and governments. WABA's goal is to re-establish a global breastfeeding culture and provide support for breastfeeding everywhere. The World Health Organization and the American Academy of Pediatrics emphasize the value of breastfeeding for mothers as well as children.
August 6, 2010 is National Fresh Breath Day. A group of New York dentists created this holiday as an awareness that having fresh breath is part of overall health and wellness. Appropriate at the end of Breastfeeding week.
Following that is Happiness Happens Day celebrated each year on August 8, founded in 1999 by the Secret Society of Happy People as “Admit You’re Happy Day.”
Blue Moon
Today we can see the second full moon in July and
a second one in a month is commonly referred to as a blue moon. The
US Naval Observatory in Washington describes it as, " ... the third
full moon in an astronomical season in which four full moons fall."
It takes place at the same instant everywhere in the world, whether
the moon is above or below the horizon.
The phenomenon appears about every 33 months, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The most literal meaning of blue moon is when the moon (not necessarily a full moon) appears to a casual observer to be unusually bluish, usually caused by smoke or dust particles, which is a rare event. Hence the saying of, "once in a blue moon."
Of course, today's blue moon is not actually blue, but this song from the Marcells definitely is LINK, and this one is all light, but not blue from Judith Durham and the Seekers LINK.
The phenomenon appears about every 33 months, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The most literal meaning of blue moon is when the moon (not necessarily a full moon) appears to a casual observer to be unusually bluish, usually caused by smoke or dust particles, which is a rare event. Hence the saying of, "once in a blue moon."
Of course, today's blue moon is not actually blue, but this song from the Marcells definitely is LINK, and this one is all light, but not blue from Judith Durham and the Seekers LINK.
Copyright © vs. Registered ® vs. Trademark ™
A
Copyright protects original creative works such as books,
movies, songs, paintings, photographs, TV shows, web content,
and choreography.
Registered may only be used after the US Government grants a Federal registration certificate. The ® symbol may not be used while the Federal application is pending.
A Trademark protects names, terms and symbols that are used to identify the source of goods and/or services on the market. Trademarks include brand names such as "Coca-Cola" and images such as Nike's famous "swoosh" and taglines such as "just do it." Your business can use the ™ symbol whenever it wishes to claim a trademark. You do not need to file any paperwork to receive permission to use the ™ symbol. Use of the ™ symbol can put your competition on notice that your business considers a mark to be your trademark.
Registered may only be used after the US Government grants a Federal registration certificate. The ® symbol may not be used while the Federal application is pending.
A Trademark protects names, terms and symbols that are used to identify the source of goods and/or services on the market. Trademarks include brand names such as "Coca-Cola" and images such as Nike's famous "swoosh" and taglines such as "just do it." Your business can use the ™ symbol whenever it wishes to claim a trademark. You do not need to file any paperwork to receive permission to use the ™ symbol. Use of the ™ symbol can put your competition on notice that your business considers a mark to be your trademark.
YouTube Tips
YouTube is ten years old this year, so
thought I would offer a few tips for the site that just keeps
getting better.
Add quotation marks, as well as a plus or minus sign to include or omit results, for example: “beyonce” + “destiny’s child” or “beyonce” - “jay-z”.
Keyboard hacks
- k = pause or play
- j = rewind 10 seconds
- l = fast-forward 10 seconds
- m = mute
- Number 0 = go to the beginning of the video
- Numbers 1 to 9 = jump to 10% to 90% of the video
While captions are on:
+ = make caption font bigger
- = make caption font smaller
When searching for a TV show, add the word full after the title and YouTube will eliminate the trailers and mostly deliver only full shows.
And last, but not least - While signed in, go to youtube.com/account_privacy and make sure all boxes are checked.
Add quotation marks, as well as a plus or minus sign to include or omit results, for example: “beyonce” + “destiny’s child” or “beyonce” - “jay-z”.
Keyboard hacks
- k = pause or play
- j = rewind 10 seconds
- l = fast-forward 10 seconds
- m = mute
- Number 0 = go to the beginning of the video
- Numbers 1 to 9 = jump to 10% to 90% of the video
While captions are on:
+ = make caption font bigger
- = make caption font smaller
When searching for a TV show, add the word full after the title and YouTube will eliminate the trailers and mostly deliver only full shows.
And last, but not least - While signed in, go to youtube.com/account_privacy and make sure all boxes are checked.
Google Births and Obits
Google has an interesting
forum that show notable births and deaths for any given day.
Short and sweet, with no pictures, but you can click to get
more details. LINK
Keyboard Alt Codes
Sometimes we need to add a few
symbols to a document and spend too much time looking for a
picture, when a key code sequence will work just as well, if
you are using Windows. These use the numeric keypad on the
keyboard, not the numbers across the top. For instance, if you
need to put a copyright symbol next to a company name, push
the num lock key to use the number pad, then hold down the ALT
key and type 0169, release and you see © , Alt 0153 works for
trademark ™, Alt 0174 works for the trademark registered
symbol ®. (Some keyboards require holding the shift and alt
keys while typing numbers or the FN key and alt). The symbols
show up when you release the ALT key.
To try them yourself, go through the numbers from 1 thru 127 then 0128 thru 0255, such as ALT 1 ☺, ALT 2 ☻, ALT 3 ♥, ALT 0128 €, ALT 0165 ¥, ALT 0189 ½, etc., to find some happy surprises. Incidentally, these work in Word documents as well as email, etc,. Facebook has its own set. You can also use Windows. Type in character map in the search box and it will show the full list.
To try them yourself, go through the numbers from 1 thru 127 then 0128 thru 0255, such as ALT 1 ☺, ALT 2 ☻, ALT 3 ♥, ALT 0128 €, ALT 0165 ¥, ALT 0189 ½, etc., to find some happy surprises. Incidentally, these work in Word documents as well as email, etc,. Facebook has its own set. You can also use Windows. Type in character map in the search box and it will show the full list.
Pillow Hack
Summertime is especially tough on pillows
as we tend to perspire and make them flatten. If you do not have
the type you can throw in the washer, you can always place your
pillow out in the sun for about an hour and it will not only
puff up, but also smell fresher.
Five Handy Uses for Eucalyptus Oil
Eucalyptus is
Analgesic (pain relieving), Antiviral, Antibacterial,
Antiseptic, Disinfectant, and Expectorant. Europeans have long
been using eucalyptus branches in the shower, but if you cannot
get the real thing, you can get eucalyptus oil and use it the
same way. Place 2-5 drops on shower floor to help clear nasal
and sinus congestion. It acts on receptors in the nasal mucous
membranes, leading to less stuffiness.
Eucalyptus oil has been used historically to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Applied to painful joints together with peppermint oil, it may help relieve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and help relieve other minor muscle soreness.
Place a few drops on a cloth to remove stubborn stickers.
Use in a diffuser near bedside or in any room for clear breathing. It kills viruses, fungus, and bacteria.
Add some to your mouthwash or just mix with water and swish around your mouth to kill bad breath bacteria and prevent plaque and gingivitis. (Do not swallow.)
Eucalyptus oil has been used historically to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Applied to painful joints together with peppermint oil, it may help relieve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and help relieve other minor muscle soreness.
Place a few drops on a cloth to remove stubborn stickers.
Use in a diffuser near bedside or in any room for clear breathing. It kills viruses, fungus, and bacteria.
Add some to your mouthwash or just mix with water and swish around your mouth to kill bad breath bacteria and prevent plaque and gingivitis. (Do not swallow.)
Facebook Ad Opt Out
You can adjust how ads are targeted
to you based on your activity off of Facebook.
Notice the words "off of Facebook" Yes, it tracks on thousands
of web pages, not just your on Facebook activity.
If you do not want Facebook or other companies to collect or use information based on your activity on websites, devices, or apps off Facebook for the purpose of showing you ads, you can opt out from all participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance in the USA, the Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada in Canada or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance in Europe. You can also opt out using your mobile device settings.
If you do not want Facebook or other companies to collect or use information based on your activity on websites, devices, or apps off Facebook for the purpose of showing you ads, you can opt out from all participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance in the USA, the Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada in Canada or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance in Europe. You can also opt out using your mobile device settings.
Jul 24, 2015
Happy Friday
True happiness lies within you, you do not need to search for
it.
It is within me to enjoy every day like a Happy Friday!
It is within me to enjoy every day like a Happy Friday!
U.S. Social Security Week
July 19th through 25th marks the
celebration of the second National 'my Social Security' Week. Social
Security Admin is hyping the benefits of signing up for a 'my Social
Security' account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.
With an account, you can verify earnings and get estimates of future
benefits to help make important financial decisions. If you already
receive benefits, you can get a benefit verification letter, check
benefit and payment information, change address, or direct deposit
information, and get a replacement Medicare card or SSA-1099 for tax
season.
Ten Uses for Bananas
In addition to tasting good, bananas
offer many other benefits. These suggestions may all not seem
appetizing, but they do work. For instance, you can make a
banana hair mask to give you gorgeous hair, because they are
packed with nutrients that your hair needs to be healthy, such
as B-vitamins and folate. Mix a banana, whole milk, and honey.
After blending the ingredients, put it on your hair and keep it
for about 20 minutes. You can also drink the rest of the unused
mixture.
You can tenderize a meat dish by cooking it with a banana.
To make your face glow, mash a banana and apply it to your face. Sit with it on for 15 minutes then wash it off with cool water. Bananas are natural skin lighteners because they have Vitamin A that erases discoloration and Vitamin E that provides protection against free radicals.
Bananas are a natural source of probiotics, because they contain fructooligosaccharides that encourage healthy bacteria to flourish. Probiotics are essential, because they balance the bacteria in your gut, which prevents the overgrowth of unhealthy bacteria that leads to inflammation. They are also good to relieve heartburn.
Bananas are rich in potassium, which is good for lowering blood pressure and helps to decrease stress levels and boost mental performance. A banana regulates stress hormones such as cortisol in the body.
Bananas can help you lose weight because they are a great substitute for high-calorie snacks. They are sweet and will satisfy sugar cravings without the calories. Also, they rev up the metabolic rate because they contain chromium, a mineral that helps burn more calories. One medium-sized banana contains 105 calories.
Bananas are high in Vitamin C, which makes muscles, ligaments, and tendons strong. They boost energy and make a good pre-workout snack.
If you have cracked heels, banana can help to smooth your skin because it has moisturizing properties. Mash up the pulp of one banana and apply it to your dry feet and relax, then wash with cold water.
Bananas are a good source of tryptophan, an amino acid that contributes to the production of serotonin in the brain. This hormone is a natural sedative. Eat a banana about an hour or so before bedtime so that your body can digest it and allow the tryptophan to work.
Bananas can fight and prevent headaches and migraines, because they are a good source of magnesium. The next time you feel a headache coming on, reach for a banana. Of course, Homer has his own idea for how to eat a banana.
You can tenderize a meat dish by cooking it with a banana.
To make your face glow, mash a banana and apply it to your face. Sit with it on for 15 minutes then wash it off with cool water. Bananas are natural skin lighteners because they have Vitamin A that erases discoloration and Vitamin E that provides protection against free radicals.
Bananas are a natural source of probiotics, because they contain fructooligosaccharides that encourage healthy bacteria to flourish. Probiotics are essential, because they balance the bacteria in your gut, which prevents the overgrowth of unhealthy bacteria that leads to inflammation. They are also good to relieve heartburn.
Bananas are rich in potassium, which is good for lowering blood pressure and helps to decrease stress levels and boost mental performance. A banana regulates stress hormones such as cortisol in the body.
Bananas can help you lose weight because they are a great substitute for high-calorie snacks. They are sweet and will satisfy sugar cravings without the calories. Also, they rev up the metabolic rate because they contain chromium, a mineral that helps burn more calories. One medium-sized banana contains 105 calories.
Bananas are high in Vitamin C, which makes muscles, ligaments, and tendons strong. They boost energy and make a good pre-workout snack.
If you have cracked heels, banana can help to smooth your skin because it has moisturizing properties. Mash up the pulp of one banana and apply it to your dry feet and relax, then wash with cold water.
Bananas are a good source of tryptophan, an amino acid that contributes to the production of serotonin in the brain. This hormone is a natural sedative. Eat a banana about an hour or so before bedtime so that your body can digest it and allow the tryptophan to work.
Bananas can fight and prevent headaches and migraines, because they are a good source of magnesium. The next time you feel a headache coming on, reach for a banana. Of course, Homer has his own idea for how to eat a banana.
Pluto and the Naming of the Planets
With all the publicity
surrounding the recent photos of Pluto, Seems fitting to look at
it and the other (real) planets and how they received their
names. Pluto is the largest and second-most-massive known dwarf
planet in the Solar System and the ninth-largest and
tenth-most-massive known object directly orbiting the Sun.
It had been discovered many times by astronomers, who did not realize what they found. It was discovered 'for real' in 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh, and was originally considered the ninth planet from the Sun. After 1992, its status as a planet fell into question following the discovery of several objects of similar size, in particular Eris, which is 27% more massive than Pluto. This led the International Astronomical Union to define the term planet formally for the first time. This definition excluded Pluto and reclassified it as a member of the new "dwarf planet" category. The other dwarf planets are Ceres, Eris, Haumea, and Makemake (sic).
The tradition of naming planets after mythological gods was passed continued after Roman names for the five extraterrestrial planets they were aware of.
It had been discovered many times by astronomers, who did not realize what they found. It was discovered 'for real' in 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh, and was originally considered the ninth planet from the Sun. After 1992, its status as a planet fell into question following the discovery of several objects of similar size, in particular Eris, which is 27% more massive than Pluto. This led the International Astronomical Union to define the term planet formally for the first time. This definition excluded Pluto and reclassified it as a member of the new "dwarf planet" category. The other dwarf planets are Ceres, Eris, Haumea, and Makemake (sic).
The tradition of naming planets after mythological gods was passed continued after Roman names for the five extraterrestrial planets they were aware of.
- Earth is the only planet not named for a mythological god.
- Venus is named after the goddess of love. It is thought
this planet got its name from the fact that it is “pretty”
to look at as the third most bright object in our solar
system in the sky as viewed from Earth (after the Sun and
the Moon).
- Mercury is named after the god of thievery, tradesmen or commerce, and travel. It is thought that the planet probably was named such due to how quickly, relatively speaking, it travels across the sky.
- Pluto, although no longer a "real" planet is named after the god of the underworld. The name was proposed by Venetia Burney, a then eleven-year-old schoolgirl in Oxford, England, who was interested in classical mythology.
- Saturn is named after the Roman god of agriculture. It
followed the Greek designation for Cronus. In modern Greek,
the planet retains its ancient name Cronus—Κρόνος: Kronos.
- Neptune was named after the god of the sea. It got its
name thanks to the fact that it has a blue color.
- Uranus is named after the very early god of the sky (and father to the Titans).
- Mars was named after the Roman god of war. It’s thought that it was labeled such based on the reddish hue of the planet, relating to blood.
- Jupiter is named after the god of thunder and the sky, and king of the gods. It is probable that it was named such as it is the largest non-star in our solar system.
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