Feb13
After Last night, Vancouver kicked off the 2010 Winter Olympics with the opening ceremonies. Today is the first day of events.
I always love watching the Olympics. I very rarely watch sports at any other time. There is just something about the Olympics that brings out my sense of national pride, and gives the me completely unfounded belief that I have the credentials to judge figure skating.
For a complete overview of what to expect, visit Winter Olympics Vancouver 2010 – The Complete Guide by jeffryv.
Abraham Lincoln was born 201 years ago, on February 12, 1809.
Abraham Lincoln Birthday Celebration by seegreen
Quiz: Howe Well do You Know Honest Abe? by ebsouth
While many like to argue what exactly he did, and why exactly he did it (Abraham Lincoln: Liar, Racist, Tyrant), no one can argue the fact that he put into action a series of events that have changed America profoundly.
Feb11
On Feb. 11, 1847, Thomas Alva Edison was born. Edison was an highly prolific American inventor. Most known for his inventions of the light bulb and the gramophone, his inventions comprise over 1,000 patents.
About Thomas Edison by Wir55
What we can learn from him: Thomas Edison’s Laws of Leadership by chrisfarmer
Feb9
Sixty years ago today, on February 9, 1950, Senator Joe McCarthy began his anti-red campaign which led to thousands of people being labeled as anti-American Communist traitors through a series of finger pointing.
This modern day witch-hunt inspired Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible.
The Crucible Study Guide – Essay, Characters, Quotes & Novel Analysis by SammySpam
Also, did you know that mukunda22’s mother was labeled a Communist during this era? 25 Things About Kate
Today marks 100 days of the Boy Scouts. Scouting has influenced the lives of millions of kids, teaching them skills, both physical and mental, that they will carry with them throughout their lives.
OneFootPutt gives us a bit of Boy Scout history: 100 Years of Boy Scouts.
(photo by anja_johnson)
Feb6
February 6 is International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation. An estimated 100-140 million girls and women worldwide have undergone female genital mutilation/cutting and more than 3 million girls are at risk for cutting each year in Africa alone. (source)
The Asante Africa Foundation recently hosted Maasai tribal chief Salaton Ole’ Ntutu who built a rescue shelter to protect young girls from female genital mutilation.
February 5, 2010 – Go Red for Women!
Today is National Wear Red Day sponsored by the American Heart Association. This is an day of awareness about the the impact of heart disease on women.
Heart disease is by far the biggest killer of women in the United States. Indications of heart disease display themselves differently in men and women. Learn more about heart disease in women:
National Wear Red Day: Heart Disease Awareness
Feb4
Cancer is a leading cause of death around the world. Every day, thousands find out they have cancer. Every day, thousands live with cancer. And, every day, thousands die from cancer.
But, many are doing all they can to stop it. This group of artists sell their art and contribute the proceeds to cancer related charities.
Art for Cancer Group by CaseyShannonStudio
These are the Squidoo charities that aid people with cancer, awareness, and cancer research:
Women’s sports have come a long way since Title IX was enacted in 1972. In my high school a few years ago, we had a girl on the football team, and two more on the wrestling team.
We’ve come a long way, but even now, thirty eight years later, the money allotted to girls’ sports does not compare to that of boys’ programs.
2010 is the 24th year of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, with this year’s theme being “Stay Strong, Play On.”
SusanVillasLewis gives a great account of some amazing female athletes in Sports: First Woman To …
(Volleyball photo by Gil Searcy)
The Chiang Mai Thailand Flower Festival is the Thai equivalent of the Rose Bowl Parade in the USA. It is a three day festival with elaborate displays, great food, and a parade.
Watch some of the amazing videos shot by allthai during the festival:
The Chiang Mai Thailand Flower Festival
(Chiang Mai Flower Festival photo by deevaugn)
