#17 August

[greendayauthority]

Minneapolis, MN, 17 August 2024

[dateinthelife]

18 August 1966

Joseph Kennedy, 13 year old son of senator Robert F. Kennedy, attends a Beatles concert at Suffolk Downs Racetrack with 34 of his closest friends and relations and declares John Lennon his favorite Beatle. "He looks suave and debonair, and I like his hair. I don’t think my parents would let me grow mine very long.”

[graf-graffiti]

[a-shade-of-blue]

New Gaza fundraiser asks I've received (16-17 August)

17 August

Ghada Ashraf ( @ghadaashrafsousi, @ghada-ashraf-sousi): Ghada is a French teacher. Her daughter Maria has not been able to get vaccinated and complete her treatment because of the genocide. They are trying to evacuate out of Gaza. (https://gofund.me/094016c9) (Vetted by association. @amalashuor (#175 on the verified fundraiser list by el-shab-hussein and nabulsi) has stated that Ghada is her friend, see post here for proof) (17 Aug: LOW FUNDS! Only €155 raised of €30,000 goal (9 donations!).)

Maria (@maria-gaza1): Maria is a pharmacy student from a family of 6. Their home has been destroyed and they are displaced. (https://gofund.me/b297b689)(vetted by association. She's a friend of @/wafaaresh (shared by 90-ghost) and @/mohiy-gaza (shared by 90-ghost). See post here for proof.)

Basel Ayyad (@basel1995s, basel-1995): Basel is 28 years old and from a family of 8. His daughter has suffered from a disease that impacts her growth and sight, and with the lack of medical resources in Gaza, her health is getting worse and she is gradually lodging her eyesight. They are tyring to evacuate out of Gaza and get her the treatment she needs. (https://gofund.me/0e9c79b3) (This campaign is vetted twice(!) by el-shab-hussein and is listed as #214 on the vetted fundraiser list by el-shab-hussein and nabulsi.)

Mohammed Aldeeb (@mohammedaldeeb): Mohammed is a medical professional specializing in emergency care who worked at the Al-Shifa Hospital for years. Both his home and the hospital have been destroyed. He is from a family of four. They have managed to evacuate and are now trying to cover their living expenses in Egypt. (https://gofund.me/8906146e) (vetted by el-shab-hussein and is #212 on the vetted fundraiser spreadsheet by el-shab-hussein and nabulsi.)

Tahani El-Shorbage & Wissam (@weesamshorbaji, @tahanibaby): Tahani studied chemistry and digital marketing and was an assistant professor at a uni that has now been destroyed. Tahani’s children have contracted hepatitis from water pollution. They are trying to evacuate out of Gaza. (https://gofund.me/de78bf6f) ( #112 on the verified fundraiser list vetted by el-shab-hussein and nabulsi. Also promoted by nabulsi here.) (Tahani’s IG: tahani_marketing)

16 August

Karam Al-Madhoun (@karamalmadhoun0): Karam is a 20 year old graphic design student. He is from a family of five. Their house has been destroyed and they are now displaced. They are trying to evacuate to Egypt. (https://gofund.me/903d0086) (#109 on the verified fundraiser list vetted by el-shab-hussein and nabulsi) (his IG: karam_almadhoun7)

Ahmed Abu Al-Rish (@ahmadresh): Ahmed is 19 years old and wishes to study photographic design but was unable to due to the genocide. He and his family’s house has been bombed and they are now displaced. They wish to escape from this genocide. (https://gofund.me/cecba331) (shared by 90-ghost. Ahmad has also been confirmed as @/mohiy-gaza's brother (see post here))

Ahmed Abu Omar (@ahmedabuomar, ): Ahmed and his wife has 3 children: Omar (11), Ibrahim (10) and Ahmed (4). They have been displaced and are trying to evacuate out of Gaza to Egypt. (https://gofund.me/a4e4c8d7) (Shared by apollos-olives, who states that @/ahmedabuomar is a friend of @/ahmedabuyamin (ahmedabuyamin's gfm is listed as #264 on the verified fundraiser list vetted by el-shab-hussein and nabulsi))

Ahed Al-Ankara (@aahed255): Ahed and his wife Maysoon have 3 children: Fatima (9), Iman (6), and Nour (1). Their have been displaced for more than 10 times. They are trying to evacuate out of Gaza. (https://gofund.me/1e35b377) (This campaign has been shared by @/mohammedalanqer, whose gfm is #174 on the verified fundraiser list vetted by el-shab-hussein and nabulsi) (17 Aug: LOW FUNDS! Only €225 raised of €40,000 goal (8 donations))

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 13 July - 25 July.

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 26 July -29 July.

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 30 July - 1 August.

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 2 August - 5 August.

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 6 August - 10 August.

Click here for my Masterlist for fundraisers from 11 August - 14 August.

How does vetting and verification work? See post here.

[dracula-dictionary]

Dracula Dictionary, August 17th

pall: something that covers or conceals

in a faint: unconscious

herewith: hereby

Carfax: Carfax Abbey, the house that Dracula is buying

Purfleet: a town east of London, just outside the Greater London area

forthwith: immediately

obviate: prevent

proprietor: owner

[fuckthispost-andhappybirthday]

August 17: Happy Birthday Scarlet Benoit (Lunar Chronicles)!!!!

[stairnaheireann]

#OTD in Irish History | 17 August:

1779 – Birth of United Irishman and soldier, William Corbet, in Ballythomas, Co Cork. 1786 – Birth of Davy Crockett, American frontiersman and son of an Irishman. 1791 – Birth of Richard Lalor Sheil, dramatist and politician; first Catholic privy councillor, in Drumdowney, Co Kilkenny. 1846 – Lord John Russell’s Whig administration decides not to interfere with internal or export markets for…

[pirunika]

alsooooo my pants came ^=^

[wiiildflowerrr]

@Luke5SOS: To infinity and beyond, you're welcome buzz

17 August 2016

[rabbitcruiser]

National I Love My Feet Day

National I Love My Feet Day is celebrated on August 17 every year. You might be wondering why feet are being celebrated — well the real question should be ‘why aren’t you celebrating it?.’ We know feet are sometimes associated with being gross, but the truth is feet do a whole lot for us as humans: from carrying our entire body weight to carrying any extra load we carry, like groceries and other heavy materials. Feet are the foundation for the entire body in terms of support, balance, posture, and overall well-being, so they should be catered to.

History of National I LOVE My feet Day

National I Love My Feet Day was invented by Carolyn Jenkins and was intended to be a day in which people not only loved their feet but took proper care of them. Taking care of your feet is of utmost importance for individuals with diabetes or certain circulatory conditions. It is worth knowing that 75% of all adults have a foot problem, and we should aim to drastically reduce that number. These foot problems usually come from wearing improper footwear, such as oversized or undersized footwear as many people still don’t know their accurate sizes.

Footwear choices have to be carefully made as they can create a lifetime of misery if chosen wrongly. As our feet are our primary mode of transport, we often forget how hard they work while they quietly and faithfully help us stand, walk, run, skip, jump and play sports. They take us wherever we want to go — from school to work and recreational sites. They withstand all the things we do in our everyday lives, accomplishing a lot of things our hands cannot.

National I Love My Feet Day serves as a reminder to learn about our feet, share good foot care tips, footwear guidance, foot care, and product information, and partake in activities to help us celebrate our feet and keep them healthy. The inaugural I Love My Feet Day was observed in 2015 after submission by Carolyn Jenkins in May 2015. It has been observed annually ever since and this year makes it the eighth celebration of I Love My Feet Day.

National I LOVE My feet Day timeline

1925

The Brannock Device Is Invented

The Brannock Device is invented by Charles F. Brannock to measure feet and determine shoe size.

1970s

The Mondopoint System of Shoe Sizing

The system is developed by the International Organization for Standardization to create a universal footwear sizing system.

2015

First Observance

The inaugural “I Love My Feet Day” is observed.

2022

Modern Day Observance

National I Love My Feet Day is celebrated on August 17.

National I LOVE My feet Day FAQs

What time of day should you measure your feet?

It is best to measure them in the evening when the feet have expanded to their largest.

What kind of doctor takes care of feet?

The Podiatrist is the doctor that takes care of the feet and everything below the knee.

What is the top of the foot called?

The bone at the top of the foot is called ‘talus’ — it forms a joint with the two bones of the lower leg, the tibia, and fibula.

National I LOVE My feet Day Activities

Get a pedicure or foot massageCelebrate the day by getting a pedicure or foot massage. It helps your feet stay fresh and healthy.

Buy a new pair of comfy shoesSay no to oversized and undersized shoes. Get a new pair of comfy shoes today.

Go for a walkCelebrate the day by going for a walk. It helps to strengthen your foot muscles.

5 Interesting Facts About Feet

They’re complexThe feet house approximately 100 muscles, 33 joints, and 26 bones.

10,000 steps should be taken dailyThe average person should walk 10,000 steps daily.

They grow fastA one-year-old baby’s feet are almost half of their adult size.

They have approximately 250,000 sweat glandsHuman feet have about 250,000 sweat glands and can produce a half-pint of perspiration per day.

Foot sizes vary depending on the timeFoot sizes are the largest by the end of the day and the smallest at the beginning of the day.

Why We Love National I LOVE My feet Day

It reminds us to care for our feetFeet are usually overlooked. National I Love My Feet Day serves as a reminder to take care of them.

It helps reduce foot problemsWith the various activities that happen on the day, foot problems are generally reduced. Because of massages, alongside other activities that care for your feet, people’s feet are generally in a better state.

It helps people know their shoe sizeWhile most people think they know their shoe size, they actually do not. This leads to people wearing slightly oversized or undersized shoes. National I Love My Feet Day serves as a reminder to accurately check shoe sizes.

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[greendayauthority]

Vino's, Little Rock, AR, 17 August 1991

[dateinthelife]

17 August 1961

At a show at St John's Hall, Liverpool, the Beatles are joined on bass by Johnny Gustafson of the Big Three. This is clearly a mistake, as Paul McCartney is thus free to wander, and you will notice that hereafter he will always be tethered by an instrument.

[newyorkthegoldenage]

Everyone knows about the blackouts of 1965 and 1977 (and those more recent), but few realize that a 500-block section of Manhattan lost power for 13 hours on August 17, 1959. New Yorkers coped in different ways. Here in an automat, they dine by candlelight.

Photo: Joe Scherschel for Time & Life Pictures/Shutterstock/Life magazine

[oediex]

I usually try to take the same kinds of jars with me when I go to the zero waste shop, but today it was a mixed bag.

The shop requires you to weigh your containers, which involves either stickers or writing the number on your jars and containers. But I realised fairly soon there was no need for that.

Numbers are my thing, they stick in my brain like butter. When I've got all the same jars with me, that's easy. About 5% of my diet exists of peanut butter, which comes in large, clear jars with white lids that are perfect for storing staples like grains, lentils, beans, oats, nuts and seeds. They weigh exactly 314 grams. I know this because I weigh them every time, just in case - you never know! - that changes. (Why would it change?! I don't know. But what if?)

But sometimes I run out of peanut butter jars, and I have to bring some others. My chocolate spread jars weigh 298 grams. The slightly bigger ones of the same brand weigh 374 grams. My margarine tub weighs exactly 20 grams and my plastic henna pots I use for dried herbs and spices weigh 28 grams.

The trick is in finding commonalities. 314 and 374 begin and end with the same number. So do 298 and 28, and 28 is close to 20. Today I had an overflow of hazelnuts and had to use one of the communal jars that people leave at the front of the shop, which weighed 118 grams. Perfect.

And yet because there were so many different jars today, and perhaps because my sleep has been so disturbed which makes me tired all the time, I had trouble at the till. I had to mentally go over each jar before I could tell the cashier the right number. I managed, though. Just need to remember the connections.

Every time I empty yet another peanut butter jar, though, I can get rid of one of the other ones. One day, all of the jars in my store cupboard will look exactly the same, and all it will cost me is a very one-sided diet.

[rightnewshindi]

Today's History, 17 August; आज के दिन भारत माता के सीने पर खींची गई थी रेडक्लिफ लाइन, पढ़ें 17 अगस्त का इतिहास

History of 17 August: 17 अगस्त का इतिहास भारतीय उपमहाद्वीप के बटंवारे (partition of the Indian subcontinent) की याद दिलाता है. ये वहीं दिन था जब भारत माता की सीने पर विभाजन की लकीर खींची गई थी. भारत और पाकिस्तानी के बंटवारे की कमान ब्रिटिश अधिकारी सिरिल रेडक्लिफ (Cyril Radcliffe) को दी गई थी. ऐसा इसलिए किया गया था क्योंकि माउंटबेटन (Mountbatten) चाहते थे कि ये बंटवारा बिलकुल निष्पक्ष हो. रेडक्लिफ…

[elizabethbennetonweeds]

sorry for being late...hope you had a not so bad birthday...it will get better, darling... ya'aburnee.