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[IceWizard]

01 Mar 2017


National Horse Protection Day



Horses have long been considered a close companion of humans – throughout the centuries, the equine has carried us on their backs, pulled our carriages, traveled miles and miles across the country and become a key part of some popular sports. Although the advent of the automobile meant that our majestic, four-legged friends were no longer required as frequently on the roads any more, today horses still remain a steadfast companion to animal lovers and equestrian fans alike.

The History of Horse Protection Day

Horse Protection Day was first observed in 2005, when it was founded by pet lifestyle expert and animal behaviorist Colleen Page. Having grown up around horses, Page created the observance to make others mindful of the plight of unwanted horses, and those which end up being served as food.

Horses which are slaughtered for meat often come from auctions, but sometimes they are bought from private sellers or captures from wild herds. In countries where they are slaughtered for meat, they are often processed in the same way that cattle are.

In same US states, such as California, is is illegal to sell or eat horse meat. However, there remains a movement to attempt to make a law preventing it across the states. Ultimately, Horse Protection Day is meant to raise awareness around the use of horses for meat, horses which are subject of abuse and any of the animals which are suffering anywhere in the world today.



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World Compliment Day



When was the last time someone gave you a compliment? Do you recall the way it made your day and made you feel appreciated? World Compliment Day is a time to share that feeling of wellbeing with those around you. There is nothing better than knowing how you make a difference in other people’s lives and that what you do matters.

History of World Compliment Day

This creative day was originated by Hans Poortvliet, a recognition professional in the Netherlands. He started the initiative in the Netherlands and with the success of it, wondered if making it worldwide instead of national if there be “The Most Positive Day in The World”. These are lofty goals, but Mr. Poortvliet feels that if every person took the time to sincerely offer a compliment to three people in their life that we would be that closer to the goal.

Why is this a day that everyone can take part in fully?

On his website (worldcomplimentday.info) Mr. Poortvliet urges the compliments and notes of appreciation be in words only, not in gifts. This means that anyone and everyone can afford to take part. What a wonderful idea! Especially with all the expensive holidays that come this time of year, it is nice to have a holiday to really be able to jump into the day with both feet.

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March 1 Birthdays


Justin Bieber - 23



Alan Thicke - (1947 - 2016) (69)



Ron Howard - 63



Frederic Chopin - (1810 - 1849) (39)



Roger Daltrey - 73



Harry Belafonte - 90






March 1st

1995: R.E.M. drummer Bill Berry left the stage during the middle of a concert in Lausanne, Switzerland with a severe headache. He was later diagnosed with a brain aneurysm & concerts scheduled through May were postponed.

1994: Nirvana performed their final concert at the Terminal Einz in Munich, Germany, an airport hangar in front of 3,000 fans.

1994: At the 36th annual Grammy Awards held at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, Ozzy Osbourne won his first Grammy for Best Metal Performance and Meat Loaf won his first Grammy for Best Rock Vocal Performance.

1991: The Doors movie starring Val Kilmer as Jim Morrison premiered in North America.

1990: During a Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers concert at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, CA, Bob Dylan & Bruce Springsteen made guest appearances on Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Travelin’ Band” & the Animals’ “I’m Crying”.

1989: R.E.M. kicked off their North American leg of their tour in support of Green in Louisville, KY at Louisville Gardens.

1980: Patti Smith married MC5 guitarist Fred “Sonic” Smith in Detroit, where they would settle down & start a family.

1975: The Eagles reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart for the first time with “Best of My Love” which spent one week at number one.

1969: Jim Morrison was charged with lewd & lascivious behavior after Morrison allegedly exposed his penis to the audience during a Doors concert in Miami at the Dinner Key Auditorium.

1968: Elton John released his debut single “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long” on Philips Records. The song didn’t chart.



Birthdays:

Roger Daltrey - Singer for The Who born in 1944

Rob Affuso - Drummer for Skid Row born in 1963