Jokes to make your day a little brighter! (Provided by: CNN, The Guardian, INGCO International, & Country Living) And check out this mighty cool Joke Generator!
Why are elevator jokes so good?
They work on many levels!
Why was the man waiting near the signal with bread and butter in his hand?
Because he heard there was going to be a traffic jam.
What do you call an alligator detective?
An investi-gator.
Why shouldn’t you write with a broken pencil?
Because it’s pointless.
A man asked his gym instructor, "Can you make me do splits", the gym instructor asks him if he is flexible and the man replies that he cannot do Tuesdays.
Do you know the joke of "no me neither"?
No.
Me neither.
What did the green grape say to the purple grape?
Oh my God, breathe!
There are two eggs in the fridge.
One says to the other: "Hey, you're quite hairy for an egg."
The other replies: "But I am a kiwi."
Why do French people prefer to have small breakfasts?
Because one egg is un oeuf!
Did you hear about the restaurant on the moon?
Great food, no atmosphere.
Want to learn some fun facts about a literary classic like Alice's Adventures in Wonderland? Take a look at our list below! And don't forget to take your chance and read the book HERE, or even watch many of the films HERE.
Take a look at the NICC Library and DCLD Library books and movies on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Take a look at the Hawai'i timeline below. Information was gathered from the following sites: National Archives, GoHawaii, Hawaii Tourism Authority, Nation State of Hawai'i, Pearl Harbor Tours
Did you know that having a cat can improve your health? Take a look at some of the studies below about the benefits of owning a cat:
Why is this a holiday? How did it come to bee? Why is it important? Are people willingly and knowingly stepping on bees? Take a look at the articles below to find out more!
Why should we care about shark awareness?
Why does talking about sharks matter?
How much do you actually know about sharks?
What can you do to help the sharks?
Take a look at some fun facts about sharks below:
Humans have marked their bodies with tattoos for thousands of years. These permanent designs—sometimes plain, sometimes elaborate, always personal—have served as amulets, status symbols, declarations of love, signs of religious beliefs, adornments, and even forms of punishment.
In terms of tattoos on actual bodies, the earliest known examples were for a long time Egyptian and were present on several female mummies dated to c. 2000 B.C. But following the more recent discovery of the Iceman from the area of the Italian-Austrian border in 1991 and his tattoo patterns, this date has been pushed back a further thousand years when he was carbon-dated at around 5,200 years old. -- Smithsonian Magazine
Getting tattoos can be painful, but did you know they were partly invented to treat pain? In the mid-18th century, Native American women tattooed themselves to alleviate toothaches and arthritis, similar to acupuncture.
New York City is considered the birthplace of modern tattoos because it’s where the first professional tattoo artist Martin Hildebrandt set up shop in the mid-19th century to tattoo Civil War soldiers for identification purposes, and it’s where the first electric rotary tattoo machine was invented in 1891, inspired by Thomas Edison‘s electric pen. --Time Magazine
For more articles and the history of tattoos, click on the links below:
The purposes of World Listening Day are: (As provided by the World Listening Project)
Want to listen to some stories from yesteryear? Check out NPR's StoryCorps National Day of Listening
Keep up to date with World Listening Day prompts, events, previous years' events, and even this year's countdown.
The hottest days of the year usually happen in the last week of July. Don't believe me? Take a look at the articles below and see for yourself:
With all this heat, how are you to keep cool?
The life of Amelia Earhart was definitely a wild one. Outside of her many accomplishments as a pilot and advocate for women in aviation, she has seen the world before even being in the air. She has also seen more than just the skies in her different careers. And when she actually launched her career in aviation, she made it the best it could be. Take a look at the lists below of all she's seen and done. Please note that the information was found through: Research Starters, NASA, and the National Air and Space Museum.
Places she lived:
Education:
Jobs:
Records Set:
Aunt, noun
A. A sister of one's father or mother. Also: the wife or female partner of one's uncle.
B. A woman who is regarded with respect or affection similar to that often accorded to an aunt, despite not being linked by this specific kinship; esp. a close family friend or (chiefly regional, as a term of respect or affection) an elderly woman. Also, as a form of address or as a title preceding a first name.
Uncle, noun
A. A brother of one’s father or mother. Also: the husband or male partner of one’s aunt.
B. A man who is regarded with respect or affection similar to that often accorded to an uncle despite not being linked by this specific kinship, esp. an elderly man (chiefly regional) or, when used by a child, a close family friend.
Why are they important?
Aunts and uncles can also be the adult friends a child needs. The kids certainly want to address some issues with someone, but may feel their parents will be dismissive or explosive about what’s bothering them. Aunts and uncles may have a more relaxed approach with their nieces and nephews, offering different and more encouraging solutions to a child’s problems. They are more likely to tell their nieces and nephews embarrassing stories about their parents. These and other entertaining exchanges could help solidify a powerful and trusting relationship between aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews for many years. Aunts and uncles don’t necessarily have to be related to be influential. Over many years, aunts and uncles have taken on the role of “aunt” to several children they're not related to. --Washington Post
What makes having an aunt or uncle unique? --AARP
So, what's the role of an aunt/uncle?
It depends on the aunt or uncle, and part of that is because there’s no obligation of the aunt or uncle, unlike parenting; once you parent a child, you have a legal obligation. That doesn’t stop aunts and uncles from being involved in their nephews' and nieces’ lives. The more aunts and uncles a child has, the more influence a child has. If the uncle or aunt is a fantastic artist, the child may be inspired by that talent. The best thing about being an aunt or uncle is that a child doesn’t discriminate when it comes to love. --Forbes
Shout out to Tom Forsythe from Utah for the inspiration of this day.
Back around 2003, Tom Forsythe made a series of art pieces revolving around dolls that suspiciously looked a lot like Mattels beloved Barbie doll. These art pieces included "Malted Barbie," featuring a nude Barbie in a blender; "Fondue a la Barbie," which featured Barbie heads in a fondue pot; and "Barbie Enchiladas," where Barbie dolls were wrapped in tortillas and roasted in an oven. All of these were for his series titled "Food Chain Barbie".
Mattel, not wanting this to dilute or diminish the commercial value of their property, thus sued Tom for this art series. Tom, on the other hand,d fought back in court, claiming that this lawsuit infringed on his freedom of speech and expression. The other large portion of the case involves common terms such as copyright, trademark, and fair use.
The conclusion of this court case was that the "Food Chain Barbie" series was a legitimate parody. Tom had transformed the meaning and intent into new and difficult work, and consumers were not likely to confuse a naked Barbie in a blender with an authorized Mattel product. And thus launched National Barbie in a Blender Day, to have people recognize freedom of expression in the art community.
Information gathered from: The Record, The New York Times, and The Daily Telegraph
Global Tiger Day is celebrated every year on July 29th as a way to raise awareness about this magnificent but endangered big cat. The day was founded in 2010 when the 13 tiger range countries came together to create Tx2 – the global goal to double the number of wild tigers by the year 2022. -- WWF
After the hit show that populated everyone's TV over the pandemic lockdown, Joe Exotic, many people had thoughts about how to help our big cats:
Big cat ownership is an epidemic in the U.S. Untold numbers of captive big cats live in shoddy roadside zoos or as pets living in homes. More often than not, these large, dangerous, wide-roaming apex predators are kept in small, barren cages where they can barely turn around. They are improperly fed, are not provided with appropriate veterinary care, and have no means to express their complex emotional and behavioral needs. Cubs are ripped away from their mothers to be offered to paying customers for feeding and petting sessions and for photo ops. Keeping big cats in these settings is not only inhumane but is also a serious public safety issue.
And thus, the U.S. House of Representatives just passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263) by a vote of 278 to 134. The bill would prohibit keeping tigers, lions, and other big cat species as pets, and ban direct public contact like cub petting. --Environment News Service
To learn more about tigers, tiger projects, and population growth, check out the articles below:
The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures, and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.
The resolution places emphasis on involving young people, as future leaders, in community activities that include different cultures and promote international understanding and respect for diversity. --United Nations
So, what activities can you do to celebrate?
How are you going to celebrate the 'chosen one' on his birthday?
Jokes to make your day a little brighter! (Provided by: CNN, The Guardian, INGCO International, & Country Living) And check out this mighty cool Joke Generator!
Why are elevator jokes so good?
They work on many levels!
Why was the man waiting near the signal with bread and butter in his hand?
Because he heard there was going to be a traffic jam.
What do you call an alligator detective?
An investi-gator.
Why shouldn’t you write with a broken pencil?
Because it’s pointless.
A man asked his gym instructor, "Can you make me do splits", the gym instructor asks him if he is flexible and the man replies that he cannot do Tuesdays.
Do you know the joke of "no me neither"?
No.
Me neither.
What did the green grape say to the purple grape?
Oh my God, breathe!
There are two eggs in the fridge.
One says to the other: "Hey, you're quite hairy for an egg."
The other replies: "But I am a kiwi."
Why do French people prefer to have small breakfasts?
Because one egg is un oeuf!
Did you hear about the restaurant on the moon?
Great food, no atmosphere.
Want to learn some fun facts about a literary classic like Alice's Adventures in Wonderland? Take a look at our list below! And don't forget to take your chance and read the book HERE, or even watch many of the films HERE.
Take a look at the NICC Library and DCLD Library books and movies on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Take a look at the Hawai'i timeline below. Information was gathered from the following sites: National Archives, GoHawaii, Hawaii Tourism Authority, Nation State of Hawai'i, Pearl Harbor Tours
Did you know that having a cat can improve your health? Take a look at some of the studies below about the benefits of owning a cat:
Why is this a holiday? How did it come to bee? Why is it important? Are people willingly and knowingly stepping on bees? Take a look at the articles below to find out more!
Why should we care about shark awareness?
Why does talking about sharks matter?
How much do you actually know about sharks?
What can you do to help the sharks?
Take a look at some fun facts about sharks below:
Humans have marked their bodies with tattoos for thousands of years. These permanent designs—sometimes plain, sometimes elaborate, always personal—have served as amulets, status symbols, declarations of love, signs of religious beliefs, adornments, and even forms of punishment.
In terms of tattoos on actual bodies, the earliest known examples were for a long time Egyptian and were present on several female mummies dated to c. 2000 B.C. But following the more recent discovery of the Iceman from the area of the Italian-Austrian border in 1991 and his tattoo patterns, this date has been pushed back a further thousand years when he was carbon-dated at around 5,200 years old. -- Smithsonian Magazine
Getting tattoos can be painful, but did you know they were partly invented to treat pain? In the mid-18th century, Native American women tattooed themselves to alleviate toothaches and arthritis, similar to acupuncture.
New York City is considered the birthplace of modern tattoos because it’s where the first professional tattoo artist Martin Hildebrandt set up shop in the mid-19th century to tattoo Civil War soldiers for identification purposes, and it’s where the first electric rotary tattoo machine was invented in 1891, inspired by Thomas Edison‘s electric pen. --Time Magazine
For more articles and the history of tattoos, click on the links below:
The purposes of World Listening Day are: (As provided by the World Listening Project)
Want to listen to some stories from yesteryear? Check out NPR's StoryCorps National Day of Listening
Keep up to date with World Listening Day prompts, events, previous years' events, and even this year's countdown.
The hottest days of the year usually happen in the last week of July. Don't believe me? Take a look at the articles below and see for yourself:
With all this heat, how are you to keep cool?
The life of Amelia Earhart was definitely a wild one. Outside of her many accomplishments as a pilot and advocate for women in aviation, she has seen the world before even being in the air. She has also seen more than just the skies in her different careers. And when she actually launched her career in aviation, she made it the best it could be. Take a look at the lists below of all she's seen and done. Please note that the information was found through: Research Starters, NASA, and the National Air and Space Museum.
Places she lived:
Education:
Jobs:
Records Set:
Aunt, noun
A. A sister of one's father or mother. Also: the wife or female partner of one's uncle.
B. A woman who is regarded with respect or affection similar to that often accorded to an aunt, despite not being linked by this specific kinship; esp. a close family friend or (chiefly regional, as a term of respect or affection) an elderly woman. Also, as a form of address or as a title preceding a first name.
Uncle, noun
A. A brother of one’s father or mother. Also: the husband or male partner of one’s aunt.
B. A man who is regarded with respect or affection similar to that often accorded to an uncle despite not being linked by this specific kinship, esp. an elderly man (chiefly regional) or, when used by a child, a close family friend.
Why are they important?
Aunts and uncles can also be the adult friends a child needs. The kids certainly want to address some issues with someone, but may feel their parents will be dismissive or explosive about what’s bothering them. Aunts and uncles may have a more relaxed approach with their nieces and nephews, offering different and more encouraging solutions to a child’s problems. They are more likely to tell their nieces and nephews embarrassing stories about their parents. These and other entertaining exchanges could help solidify a powerful and trusting relationship between aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews for many years. Aunts and uncles don’t necessarily have to be related to be influential. Over many years, aunts and uncles have taken on the role of “aunt” to several children they're not related to. --Washington Post
What makes having an aunt or uncle unique? --AARP
So, what's the role of an aunt/uncle?
It depends on the aunt or uncle, and part of that is because there’s no obligation of the aunt or uncle, unlike parenting; once you parent a child, you have a legal obligation. That doesn’t stop aunts and uncles from being involved in their nephews' and nieces’ lives. The more aunts and uncles a child has, the more influence a child has. If the uncle or aunt is a fantastic artist, the child may be inspired by that talent. The best thing about being an aunt or uncle is that a child doesn’t discriminate when it comes to love. --Forbes
Shout out to Tom Forsythe from Utah for the inspiration of this day.
Back around 2003, Tom Forsythe made a series of art pieces revolving around dolls that suspiciously looked a lot like Mattels beloved Barbie doll. These art pieces included "Malted Barbie," featuring a nude Barbie in a blender; "Fondue a la Barbie," which featured Barbie heads in a fondue pot; and "Barbie Enchiladas," where Barbie dolls were wrapped in tortillas and roasted in an oven. All of these were for his series titled "Food Chain Barbie".
Mattel, not wanting this to dilute or diminish the commercial value of their property, thus sued Tom for this art series. Tom, on the other hand,d fought back in court, claiming that this lawsuit infringed on his freedom of speech and expression. The other large portion of the case involves common terms such as copyright, trademark, and fair use.
The conclusion of this court case was that the "Food Chain Barbie" series was a legitimate parody. Tom had transformed the meaning and intent into new and difficult work, and consumers were not likely to confuse a naked Barbie in a blender with an authorized Mattel product. And thus launched National Barbie in a Blender Day, to have people recognize freedom of expression in the art community.
Information gathered from: The Record, The New York Times, and The Daily Telegraph
Global Tiger Day is celebrated every year on July 29th as a way to raise awareness about this magnificent but endangered big cat. The day was founded in 2010 when the 13 tiger range countries came together to create Tx2 – the global goal to double the number of wild tigers by the year 2022. -- WWF
After the hit show that populated everyone's TV over the pandemic lockdown, Joe Exotic, many people had thoughts about how to help our big cats:
Big cat ownership is an epidemic in the U.S. Untold numbers of captive big cats live in shoddy roadside zoos or as pets living in homes. More often than not, these large, dangerous, wide-roaming apex predators are kept in small, barren cages where they can barely turn around. They are improperly fed, are not provided with appropriate veterinary care, and have no means to express their complex emotional and behavioral needs. Cubs are ripped away from their mothers to be offered to paying customers for feeding and petting sessions and for photo ops. Keeping big cats in these settings is not only inhumane but is also a serious public safety issue.
And thus, the U.S. House of Representatives just passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263) by a vote of 278 to 134. The bill would prohibit keeping tigers, lions, and other big cat species as pets, and ban direct public contact like cub petting. --Environment News Service
To learn more about tigers, tiger projects, and population growth, check out the articles below:
The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures, and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.
The resolution places emphasis on involving young people, as future leaders, in community activities that include different cultures and promote international understanding and respect for diversity. --United Nations
So, what activities can you do to celebrate?
How are you going to celebrate the 'chosen one' on his birthday?
