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[IceWizard]

Tuesday 6 Sep 2016



Fight Procrastination Day

“I never put off till tomorrow what I can possibly do — the day after.”
― Oscar Wilde

Procrastination can really be the bane of our existence, with another day coming around the corner, there’s no real reason that we can’t put it off till tomorrow is there? Of course not, and tomorrow has another tomorrow, so let’s do it again!

It is by this way of thinking that absolutely nothing gets done, and we know good and well that procrastination is us out to get ourselves.

But what can we do?

Fight Procrastination Day reminds us that it’s up to us to beat this monster, and only we can decide to get up and get done today what was supposed to be done.

History of Fight Procrastination Day

Fight Procrastination Day tells us to get up in arms and start battling the age old beast that is “putting things off”.

There are a million techniques to battle it, but procrastination is decidedly an epic level raid monster, and sometimes it seems like a concerted effort of us and our most efficient friends is the only thing that will put it down. The fight against procrastination has been going on a long time, and there have been some really creative methods created to fight it, all to varying success.

What kind of crazy techniques?

How about Victor Hugo and James Riley choosing to write naked so it wasn’t a simple matter to head out to drink with the boys at the local pub? Not necessarily a universally practical method, but it definitely has its high points.

Then there are modern versions that are truly remarkable, programs that you download onto your computer that act as a filter according to the rules you set up… Ya know, like if you work at home and want to use it to control your behavior during work hours?



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Another Look Unlimited Day



Planning to throw a load of old junk away? Stop! Another Look Unlimited Day encourages you to take another look through what you’re getting rid of to identify things which could be donated to charity, given to friends, or recycled in another way.

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September 6 Birthdays


Pippa Middleton - 33



Roger Waters - 73



Chris Christie - 54



Rosie Perez - 52



Jeff Foxworthy - 58

[IceWizard]

2003: Neil Young’s movie Greendale which is based on the concept album of the same name premiered at the Toronto Film Festival.

1990: Credence Clearwater Revival guitarist Tom Fogerty died due to complications from AIDS acquired during a blood transfusion.

1989: Neil Young received the Video of the Year award at the MTV Video Music Awards for “This Note’s For You” which was initially banned by MTV because it mentioned corporate sponsors. The show also featured performances by The Cult, The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with Axl Rose, and Def Leppard.

1980: The Rolling Stones peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with “Emotional Rescue” which was their nineteenth top ten single in the U.S.

1975: Red Octopus by Jefferson Starship began the first of four non-consecutive weeks on top of the Billboard 200 Album Chart.

1975: ZZ Top peaked at number twenty on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with “Tush” which was the group’s first top 40 single.

1970: Jimi Hendrix performed his final concert when he appeared at the Love and Peace Festival on the Isle of Fehmarn, Germany.

1968: Eric Clapton recorded the guitar solo for The Beatles’ “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”.

1965: The Rolling Stones began recording “Get Off of My Cloud” at RCA Studios in Hollywood. The song would reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart two months later.



Birthdays:

Roger Waters - Bassist and singer for Pink Floyd born in 1944

[IceWizard]

Wednesday 7 Sep 2016

Superhuman Day



For years those who faced the challenges of disability in all its forms dealt with a stigma that was forced on them, that they were somehow less capable of doing amazing and, dare we say it, Superhuman things.

Superhuman Day celebrates and brings awareness to the thousands of athletes, musicians, artists, and everyday people who have overcome what was once perceived as a crippling limitation and gone on to prove that “Yes I Can”

History of Superhuman Day

Superhuman Day was the brainchild of the fantastic people at Channel 4 to highlight the incredible athletes at the Summer Paralympic Games.

In 2016 Channel 4 took the place of the official broadcaster for the Paralympics for the second time, and immediately decided to start bringing these unsung heroes and champions of the great human achievements into the limelight.

It all started with their advertising campaign “We’re The Superhumans”, featuring 140 people with disabilities who are working to change society’s attitudes towards them.

The Paralympics have been running since 1948, though they weren’t called that then. This athletic event was put together to give World War II Veteran Patients with Spinal Injuries a chance to compete, and were called the “1948 International Wheelchair games”.

But in 1960 the Paralympics were officially established, and no longer simply open to WWII vets. In that event 400 athletes from 23 countries competed, which quickly grew to 1600 athletes from 40 countries in 1976.

One of the most important events in the Paralympics occurred in 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. The Paralympics were held immediately after the Olympic Summer Games, in both the same host city and using the same facilities. In 2001, the International Paralympic Committee and the International Olympic Committee cemented this practice as tradition, and so it has been ever since.



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Salami Day



Salami is cured, fermented and air-dried sausage, popular in Italy and the mediterranean. Salami Day encourages you to explore the world of salami by trying new and adventurous types of salami, and enjoying salami with friends at salami-themed parties.

[Charon]

Superhuman? Indeed.

*as a vegetarian i cannot comment on salami. no idea as to that.*

[IceWizard]

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September 7 Birthdays


Buddy Holly - (1936-1959)



JP Morgan Jr. - (1867-1943)



Grandma Moses - (1860-1961)



Elizabeth I of England - (1533-1603)

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September 7th

2005: New York nightclub CBGB was served with an eviction notice by their landlord. Artists such as The Ramones, Talking Heads and Patti Smith played their first concerts there.

2003: Warren Zevon died in his sleep from lung cancer at his home in Los Angeles, CA. He was 56 years old.

1997: Fleetwood Mac went to number one on the Billboard 200 Album Chart for the fourth and final time with The Dance a live album recorded for an MTV special earlier in the year. It spent one week on top.

1996: Bon Jovi drummer Tico Torres married supermodel Eva Herzigova in Sea Bright, NJ. Their marriage lasted until June 1998 when they divorced.

1992: Roger Waters released his third solo album Amused to Death which featured guest appearances from Jeff Beck, Don Henley, and Marv Albert. The album peaked at number twenty-one on the Billboard 200 Album Chart.

1985: Ringo Starr became the first Beatle to become a grandfather when his son Zak and wife Sarah gave birth to a daughter named Tatia Jayne.

1978: Founding drummer from The Who Keith Moon died in London at 32 years old of an overdose of Hemenephirin which he was using to cure his alcoholism.

1968: Led Zeppelin made their live debut at the Teen Club Box 45 in Gladsaxe, Denmark.

1968: The Doors reached the top of the Billboard 200 Album Chart for the first and only time with Waiting for the Sun which spent four non-consecutive weeks on top.



Birthdays:

Buddy Holly born in 1936

Chrissie Hynde - Singer and guitarist for The Pretenders born in 1951

Benmont Tench - Keyboardist for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers born in 1954

[IceWizard]

Thursday 8 Sep 2016

Literacy Day



In an age of enlightenment, technology and modern living, it’s amazing that it’s estimated that nearly 800 million adults worldwide lack basic literacy skills.

Literacy Day aims to highlight the importance and value of literary education for individuals and groups, and for the wider global culture.



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World Physical Therapy Day



The human body is remarkably easy to damage and break, and no more so than when participating in strenuous physical activity such as sporting or athletic activity.

Physical therapists work to undo damage, educate on healthy behaviour and to restore lost or damaged functionality.

Physical Therapy Day, then, is dedicated to these professionals throughout the world, and aims to recognise their commitment to keeping us all fighting-fit.

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September 8 Birthdays


Pink - 37



Bernie Sanders - 75



Chumlee - 34



Patsy Cline - (1932-1963)



David Arquette - 45

[Linville]

Thank you Ice for the interesting daily information.

Did that pet rock inventer become a millionaire ( did I miss that part) anyhoo..

And yes those  UN domesticated breed can be mean as snakes ...I ran into a few when younger, grins

[IceWizard]

Friday 9 Sep 2016

Teddy Bear Day



The teddy bear is one of the most popular toys for children, and holds a special place in many adults hearts, too. This lovable stuffed animal has a day all of its own, Teddy Bear Day.

It gives a chance for people to get teddy out of the cupboard and make him the center of attention. It’s an ideal time to get together with others for a teddy bear’s favorite activity, having a picnic, as immortalized in the classic song, ‘Teddy Bear’s Picnic.’

This was written in 1907, shortly after teddy bears were first manufactured in Europe and America. The American toy bears were named Teddy, in honor of President Theodore Roosevelt, who had refused to shoot a small captured bear on a hunting trip.

Many teddy bears have become famous over the years, including Paddington Bear, Rupert Bear, Pudsey Bear and, of course, Winnie the Pooh.



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Wonderful Weirdos Day



Nothing’s quite as dull as being normal, boring and average. Celebrate being weird, and celebrate the weirdos in your life on Wonderful Weirdos Day.

Make an effort to be weird by dressing weirdly, doing weird things and encouraging weirdness with your friends and in the workplace!

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Finally a day for me!!

I do love my old Teddy Bear...

Surly y'all didn't think I was some "weirdo"... Did ya? (ok you're not that far off from the truth )

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September 9 Birthdays


Adam Sandler - 50



Michael Buble - 41



Colonel Sanders - (1890-1980)



Jose Aldo (UFC) - 30



Otis Redding - (1941-1967)

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2003: Simon and Garfunkel announced plans for their reunion tour, their first tour in twenty years.

1996: Tom Petty’s wife of 22 years Jane filed for divorce citing “irreconcilable differences” as the cause of divorce.

1992: At the ninth annual MTV Video Music Awards at the Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, Van Halen won Video of the Year, Best Direction and Best Editing for “Right Now”. Backstage during the show, Kurt Cobain and Axl Rose got into an argument after Courtney Love jokingly asked Rose to be the godfather of Cobain’s daughter Frances Bean. Rose reportedly told Cobain to keep Love in line.

1987: Pink Floyd kicked off their first tour without Roger Waters at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa, ON in support of A Momentary Lapse of Reason.

1982: Rush released their ninth studio album Signals. This was their first album to simultaneously be certified Gold and Platinum, went on to peak at number ten on the Billboard 200 Album Chart, and contains their only top forty Pop hit “New World Man”.

1978: Foreigner peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with “Hot Blooded” which was their third top ten single in the U.S.

1971: John Lennon released his second solo album Imagine. This would be Lennon’s first solo album to reach the top of the Billboard 200 Album Chart.

1968: The Beatles recorded “Helter Skelter” at EMI Studios in London. Helter Skelter would go on to be covered by Aerosmith, Pat Benatar, Motley Crue, U2 and Bon Jovi.

1956: Elvis Presley made his debut appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show where he was filmed from the waist up.



Birthdays:

Doug Ingle - Singer and organist for Iron Butterfly born in 1945

Bruce Palmer - Bassist for Buffalo Springfield born in 1946

John McFee - Guitarist for The Doobie Brothers born in 1950

[Charon]

Oh, if no one was weird, in a good way, then life would be boring.

I think I shall do my part to be a Wonderful Weirdo today!!

[IceWizard]

Saturday 10 Sep 2016

World Suicide Prevention Day





There’s been a rising epidemic in the US, and that epidemic is suicide. If we don’t know someone who had committed suicide, it’s almost certain that we know someone who has attempted it.

Suicide is a problem that effects all age groups, genders, and social strata, and it seems sometimes to be utterly inescapable.

World Suicide Prevention Day raises awareness about this tragic issue and works to prevent it through education and support of those who struggle with suicidal ideation every day.

History of World Suicide Prevention Day

It’s a tragic situation, with the death toll coming in at 42,773 people committing suicide each year in the United States alone, and for each one of those 25 people made the attempt.

Over the world it’s even greater, an estimated 800,000 people commit suicide each year throughout the world, which is one every 40 seconds.

What’s incredible is that just like the US statistic, it’s estimated that 25 times that attempt it, 4 million people over the world every year.

There’s something of a ripple down effect that happens as well, those bereaved by the loss of a loved one to suicide are themselves more likely to commit suicide. Thankfully there are organizations like the World Health Organization who fight to combat this epidemic.

With the philosophy of ‘Connect, Communicate, Care’ they work to create a world in which suicide rates are reduced or even eliminated.



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Swap Ideas Day



The exact origins of Swap Ideas Day are unknown. However, it is believed that the creator of this day is Robert Birch.

This was not his only unusual idea as he is also thought to have invented several other strange celebrations including Lumpy Rug Day, Trivia Day and the bizarrely named Nothing Day.

The idea behind Swap Ideas Day is that everybody gets together to exchange ideas. People celebrate this occasion by connecting with other people to share thoughts and concepts.

There are no rules outlining the nature of the ideas to be shared, thus making Swap Ideas Day an ideal opportunity for people to be as creative and wacky as they like with their ideas as well as learning from the ideas of others.

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September 10 Birthdays


Arnold Palmer - 87



Bill O'Reilly - 67



Joe Perry - 66



Guy Ritchie - 48



Randy Johnson - 53

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September 10th

2006: Metallica made an appearance on the season premiere of The Simpsons’ sixteenth season.

1991: Nirvana released their breakthrough single “Smells Like Teen Spirit” which went on to reach number six on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart.

1988: Guns N’ Roses reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart for the first and only time with “Sweet Child o’ Mine” which spent two weeks on top of the chart.

1988: Van Halen peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with “When It’s Love” which was their third and final top ten single in the U.S.

1979: The Who performed their first American concert without Keith Moon who died the previous year in Passaic, NJ at the Capitol Theatre with new drummer Kenney Jones.

1975: Kiss released their first live album Alive! The double album went on to become their first top ten album in the U.S. and to this day it’s considered a landmark for live albums.

1973: The Rolling Stones’ song “Star Star” was banned from airplay by the BBC due to the chorus containing profanity.

1964: The Kinks topped the U.K. Singles Chart with “You Really Got Me” for the first of two weeks. It would later be covered by Van Halen, Robert Palmer and Oingo Boingo.

1964: Rod Stewart recorded his debut single “Good Morning Little Schoolgirl” a cover of a blues standard. It failed to reach the charts.



Birthdays:

Danny Hutton - Singer for Three Dog Night born in 1942

Don Powell - Drummer for Slade born in 1946

Barriemore Barlow - Drummer for Jethro Tull born in 1949

Joe Perry - Guitarist for Aerosmith born in 1950