<> Tomorrow's food holidays(s):
* 'National Devil’s Food Cake Day'.
- From Wikipedia: Devil's food cake is a moist, airy, rich chocolate layer cake. It
is considered a counterpart to the white or yellow angel food cake.
Because of differing recipes and changing ingredient availability
over the course of the twentieth century, it is difficult to
precisely qualify what distinguishes Devil's food from the more
standard chocolate cake, though it traditionally has more chocolate than
a regular chocolate cake, making it darker. The cake is usually
paired with a rich chocolate frosting.
Devil's food cake was invented in the United States in the early 20th
century with the recipe in print as early as 1905.
[The Hankster says] Sorry, I ate the whole thing. And guess who made me do it?
<> Other holidays / celebrations
* 'National May Ray Day'.
[The Hankster says] Just a day to get outside and enjoy this time of year.
* 'Circus Day'.
Celebrates the first Ringling Brothers
circus on May 19 1884. See more in the history section for 1884.
[The Hankster says] Isn't every day, really?
<> Awareness / Observances:
o Health:
* 'Hepatitis Testing Day in the USA'.
- From Wikipedia: Hepatitis is a disease of the liver characterized by the presence of
inflammatory cells in the tissue of the organ. Hepatitis may occur
without symptoms, but can lead to jaundice (a yellow discoloration of
the skin, mucous membranes, and conjunctiva of the eyes), poor appetite,
and fatigue. Depending on the cause, hepatitis can manifest either as
an acute or as a chronic disease. Acute hepatitis can be self-limiting
(resolving on its own), can progress to chronic hepatitis, or can cause
acute liver failure in rare instances. Chronic hepatitis may have
no symptoms, or may progress over time to fibrosis (scarring of the
liver) and cirrhosis (chronic liver failure). Cirrhosis of the l
iver increases the risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (a
form of liver cancer).
Worldwide, viral hepatitis is the most common cause, followed closely
by alcoholic liver disease and non-alcoholic liver disease (NAFLD).
Other less common causes of hepatitis include autoimmune diseases,
ingestion of toxic substances, certain medications (such as paracetamol),
some industrial organic solvents, and plants.
The plural is hepatitides. The word is derived from the
Greek hêpar (?pa?), meaning "liver", and the suffix -itis (-?t??),
meaning "inflammation" (c. 1727).
* 'Global Accessibility Awareness Day'. A focus on the design and use in the wide realm of
computer, digital, web and mobility.
- From Wikipedia: Accessibility refers to the design of products, devices, services,
or environments for people who experience disabilities. The concept
of accessible design and practice of accessible development ensures
both "direct access" (i.e. unassisted) and "indirect access" meaning
compatibility with a person's assistive technology (for example,
computer screen readers).
Accessibility can be viewed as the "ability to access" and benefit
from some system or entity. The concept focuses on enabling access
for people with disabilities, or special needs, or enabling access
through the use of assistive technology however, research and
development in accessibility brings benefits to everyone.
Accessibility is not to be confused with usability, which is the
extent to which a product (such as a device, service, or environment)
can be used by specified users to achieve specified goals
with effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction in a specified context
of use.
Accessibility is strongly related to universal design which is the
process of creating products that are usable by people with the
widest possible range of abilities, operating within the widest
possible range of situations. This is about making things accessible
to all people (whether they have a disability or not).
* ':World Autoimmune Arthritis Day .
An online event hosted by the International Foundation
for Autoimmune Arthritis.
* 'World IBD Day'. The focus is on inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
- From Wikipedia: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of inflammatory conditions
of the colon and small intestine. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
are the principal types of inflammatory bowel disease. It is important
to note that not only does Crohn's disease affect the small intestine
and large intestine, it can also affect the mouth, esophagus, stomach
and the anus whereas ulcerative colitis primarily affects the colon and
the rectum.
The chief types of inflammatory bowel disease are Crohn's disease and
ulcerative colitis (UC). Inflammatory bowel diseases fall into the
class of autoimmune diseases, in which the body's own immune system
attacks elements of the digestive system.
IBD is a complex disease which arises as a result of the interaction
of environmental and genetic factors leading to immunological responses
and inflammation in the intestine.
While IBD can limit quality of life because of pain, vomiting,
diarrhea, and other socially undesired symptoms, it is rarely fatal
on its own. Fatalities due to complications such as toxic megacolon,
bowel perforation and surgical complications are also rare.
* 'Mayday Project'. In the USA, A focus on Lyme disease.
- From Wikipedia: Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis, is an infectious disease caused by bacteria of the Borrelia type. The most common sign of
infection is an expanding area of redness, known as erythema migrans,
that begins at the site of a tick bite about a week after it has
occurred. The rash is typically neither itchy nor painful. Approximately
25–50% of infected people do not develop a rash. Other early symptoms
may include fever, headache and feeling tired. If untreated,
symptoms may include loss of the ability to move one or both sides of
the face, joint pains, severe headaches with neck stiffness, or heart
palpitations, among others. Months to years later, repeated episodes of
joint pain and swelling may occur. Occasionally, people develop shooting
pains or tingling in their arms and legs. Despite appropriate treatment, about 10 to 20% of people develop joint pains, memory problems, and feel tired for at
least six months.
Lyme disease is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected ticks of
the Ixodes genus. Usually, the tick must be attached for 36 to 48
hours before the bacteria can spread. In North America, Borrelia
burgdorferi sensu stricto and Borrelia mayonii are the cause.n
Europe and Asia, the bacteria Borrelia afzelii and Borrelia garinii are
also causes of the disease. The disease does not appear to b
transmissible between people, by other animals, or through food.
Diagnosis is based upon a combination of symptoms, history of tick
exposure, and possibly testing for specific antibodies in the blood.
Blood tests are often negative in the early stages of the disease.
Testing of individual ticks is not typically useful.
Prevention includes efforts to prevent tick bites such as by wearing
long pants and using DEET. Using pesticides to reduce tick numbers
may also be effective. Ticks can be removed using tweezers. If
the removed tick was full of blood, a single dose of doxycycline may be
used to prevent development of infection, but is not generally
recommended since development of infection is rare. If an
infection develops
, a number of antibiotics are effective, including doxycycline,
amoxicillin, and cefuroxime. Treatment is usually for two or
three weeks. Some people develop a fever and muscle and joint
pains from treatment which may last for one or two days. In those
who develop persistent symptoms, long-term antibiotic therapy has not
been found to be useful.
Lyme disease is the most common disease spread by ticks in the Northern
Hemisphere. It is estimated to affect 300,000 people a year in the
United States and 65,000 people a year in Europe. Infections are
most common in the spring and early summer. Lyme disease was
diagnosed as a separate condition for the first time in 1975 in Old
Lyme, Connecticut (it was originally mistaken for
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis). The bacterium involved was first
described in 1981 by Willy Burgdorfer. Chronic symptoms are well
described and are known as post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome,
although it is often called chronic Lyme disease. Some healthcare
providers claim that it is due to ongoing infection however, this is
not believed to be true. A previous vaccine is no longer available.
Research is ongoing to develop new vaccines'.
<> Historical events on May 19
* In 1848, Mexican–American War: Mexico ratifies the Treaty of
Guadalupe Hidalgo thus ending the war and ceding California, Nevada,
Utah and parts of four other modern-day U.S. states to the United
States for US$15 million.
- From Wikipedia:
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (Tratado de Guadalupe Hidalgo in
Spanish), officially entitled the Treaty of Peace, Friendship, Limits
and Settlement between the United States of America and the Mexican
Republic, is the peace treaty signed on February 2, 1848, in the
Villa de Guadalupe Hidalgo (now a neighborhood of Mexico City) between
the United States and Mexico that ended the Mexican–American War
(1846–48).
With the defeat of its army and the fall of its capital, Mexico entered
into negotiations to end the war. The treaty called for the US to pay
$15 million to Mexico and to pay off the claims of American citizens
against Mexico up to $3.25 million. It gave the United States the Rio
Grande as a boundary for Texas, and gave the US ownership of California
and a large area comprising roughly half of New Mexico, most of Arizona,
Nevada, Utah, and parts of Wyoming and Colorado. Mexicans in those
annexed areas had the choice of relocating to within Mexico's new
boundaries or receiving American citizenship with full civil rights.
Over 90% chose to become US citizens.
The US Senate ratified the treaty by a vote of 38–14. The opponents of
this treaty were led by the Whigs, who had opposed the war and rejected
Manifest Destiny in general, and rejected this expansion in particular.
The treaty was subsequently ratified by the U.S. Senate by a vote of
38 to 14 on 10 March 1848 and by Mexico through a legislative vote of
51 to 34 and a Senate vote of 33 to 4, on 19 May 1848. News that New
Mexico's legislative assembly had just passed an act for organization
of a U.S. territorial government helped ease Mexican concern about
abandoning the people of New Mexico. The treaty was formally proc
laimed on 4 July 1848'." .
* In 1884, The Ringling Brothers circus premieres.
- From Wikipedia:
'The Ringling Bros. World's Greatest Shows was a circus founded in the
United States in 1884 by five of the seven Ringling Brothers: Albert,
August, Otto, Alfred T., Charles, John), and Henry. In 1907 it acquired
the Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth, merging them in 1919 to
become Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus, promoted as The
Greatest Show on Earth.
In 1882, before the Ringling brothers created their first circus, the
5 brothers performed skits and juggling routines in town halls around
the state of Wisconsin. They called this the "Ringling Bros. Variety
Performance" when they took the show to the next town. With two wandering
performers the next year, the brothers toured the Northwest. After the
Northwest tour, they used the money earned for suits.
They expanded their acts into a one ring show in 1884. The show added a
trick horse and a bear at the end of the season. The circus started
traveling by trains in 1888 allowing the show to consistently expand.
The Ringling Circus purchased the Yankee Robinson Circus. This brought
them to the attention of James Anthony Bailey of Barnum and Bailey's
Circus as a viable competitor. The brothers met with Bailey thus agreeing
to a division of areas. This was followed by them purchasing
a 1/2 share of the Adam Forepaugh Sells Brothers Circus circus from
Bailey. Bailey, under the area division, nixed the Ringlings from playing
at the Madison Garden, a location that was the brother's ambition to
perform at.
In 1906, Bailey died which led to the Ringlings taking over
Forepaugh-Sells, which continued to operate separately. In October 1907,
the stockholders of Barnum and Bailey's Circus approved the sale of the
circus to the Ringlings'." .
* In 1885, The first mass production of shoes (Jan Matzeliger in
Lynn, Massachusetts).
- From Wikipedia:
Jan Ernst Matzeliger (September 15, 1852 – August 24, 1889) was a
revolutionary in the shoe industry with the invention of the lasting
machine. Matzeliger was born in Paramaribo (then Dutch Guyana, now
Suriname).
'In the early days of shoe making, shoes were made mainly by hand.
For proper fit, the customer's feet had to be duplicated in size and
form by creating a stone or wooden mold called a "last" from which the
shoes were sized and shaped. Since the greatest difficulty in shoe
making was the actual assembly of the soles to the upper shoe, it
required great skill to tack and sew the two components together. It
was thought that such intricate work could only be done by skilled human
hands.
As a result, shoe lasters held great power over the shoe industry.
They would hold work stoppages without regard for their fellow workers' desires, resulting in long periods of unemployment for them.
After a while, he went to work in the Harney Brothers Shoes factory.
At the time, no machine could attach the upper part of a shoe to the
sole. This had to be done manually by a "hand laster"; a skilled one
could produce 50 pairs in a ten-hour day.
After five years of work, Matzeliger obtained a patent for his invention
in 1883. His machine could produce between 150 to 700 pairs of shoes
a day, cutting shoe prices across the nation in half. He sacrificed
his health working exhausting hours on his invention and not eating over
long periods of time, he caught a cold which quickly developed into
tuberculosis. His early death in Lynn, Massachusetts
from tuberculosis meant he never saw the full profit of his invention.
He died at age 36 on August 24, 1889." .
* In 1906, Federated Boys' Club (Boys' Club of America) organizes.
- From Wikipedia:
'Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) is a national organization of
local chapters which provide after-school programs for young people.
The organization, which holds a congressional charter under Title 36
of the United States Code, has its headquarters in Atlanta, with
regional offices in Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, New York City and Los
Angeles. BGCA is tax-exempt and partially funded by the federal
government.
The first Boys' Club was founded in 1860 in Hartford, Connecticut.
In 1906, 53 independent Boys' Clubs came together in Boston to form
a national organization, the Federated Boys' Clubs. In 1931, the
organization renamed itself Boys' Clubs of America, and in 1990, to
Boys and Girls Clubs of America. As of 2010, there are over 4,000
autonomous local clubs, which are affiliates of the national
organization. In total these clubs
serve over four million boys and girls. Clubs can be found in all
fifty states as well as locations in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands,
and US military bases. In total, Boys and Girls Clubs of America employabout 50,000 staff members'.
* In 1958, South Pacific soundtrack album goes to #1 and stays
#1 for 31 weeks.
- From Wikipedia:
'The Original Soundtrack to the film South Pacific was released in
1958. The film was based on the musical South Pacific by Rodgers and
Hammerstein, which had been first staged nine years earlier. The
composers had much say in this recording, with many of the songs
performed by accomplished singers rather than the actors in the
film. Mitzi Gaynor and Ray Walston were the only two leading
performers who did their own singing in the film (and on the
soundtrack album). The roles of Emile DeBecque, Bloody Mary and
Joe Cable were sung by Giorgio Tozzi, Muriel Smith and Bill Lee,
respectively.
The album became a major success, reaching No.1 in both the US and
UK. In the US, the album stayed at No.1 for seven months - the fourth
longest run ever. In the UK, the album remained in the top five
for 27 consecutive weeks before reaching No.1 in November 1958. It
stayed at the top for a record-breaking 115 weeks (the first 70 of
these consecutively - including the whole year of 1959), and remained
in the top five for 214 weeks'..
* In 1999, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace was released
in the U.S, setting a new record for opening day sales.
- From Wikipedia:
'Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace is a 1999 American
epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas,
produced by Lucasfilm and distributed by 20th Century Fox. It is the
first installment in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and stars Liam
Neeson, Ewan McGregor,
Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid, Anthony Daniels, Kenny
Baker, Pernilla August and Frank Oz.
The film is set thirty-two years before the original film, and follows
Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi as they
protect Queen Amidala, in hopes of securing a peaceful end to a
large-scale interplanetary trade
dispute. Joined by Anakin Skywalker—a young slave with unusually
inherent powers of the Force—they simultaneously contend with the
mysterious return of the Sith." .
No. 1 song
Top movie
Monthly holiday / awareness days in May
Food
Aramanth Month - Grain of the month
Gifts From The Garden Month
International Mediterranean Diet Month
National Barbeque Month
National Egg Month
National Hamburger Month
National Mediterranean Diet Month
National Salad Month
National Salsa Month
National Sweet Vidalia Onions Month
National Vinegar Month
Health
ALS Awareness Month - (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
APS Awareness Month - Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome
Arthritis Awareness Month
Asthma Awareness Month
Better Hearing and Speech Month
Borderline Personality Disorder Month
Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Celiac Awareness Month
Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) Awareness Month
Family Wellness Month
Fibromyalgia Education and Awareness Month
Food Allergy Action Month
Global Health and Fitness Month
Heal the Children Month
Healthy Vision Month
Huntington's Disease Awareness Month
Lupus Awareness Month
Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
National Allergy/Asthma Awareness Month
National Better Hearing Month
National Hepatitis Awareness Month
National High Blood Pressure Education Month
National Meditation Month
National Mental Health Month
National Osteoporosis Prevention Month
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
National Physiotherapy Month
National Stroke Awareness Month
National Toddler Immunization Month
National Tuberous Sclerosis Month
National Water Safety Month
National Youth Traffic Safety Month
Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month
Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month
Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month
Preeclampsia Awareness Month
Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Spiritual Literacy Month
Strike Out Strokes Month
Tay-Sachs and Canavan Diseases Month
Tourettes Syndrome Awareness Month
Toxic Encephalopathy and Chemical Injury Awareness Month
Ultra-violet Awareness Month
Women's Health Care Month
World Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Animal / Pet
Chip Your Pet Month
Gardening for Wildlife Month
Go Fetch! Food Drive for Homeless Animals Month
National Guide Dog Month
National Pet Month
National Service Dog Eye Examination Month
Pet Cancer Awareness Month
Other
American Wetlands Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Building Safety Month
Clean Air Month
Creative Beginnings Month
Family Reunion Month
Get Caught Reading Month
Global Civility Awareness Month
Golf Month
Haitian Heritage Month
Home Schooling Awareness Month
International Audit Month
International Business Image Improvement Month
International Victorious Woman Month
Jewish-American Heritage Month
Latino Books Month
Motorcycle Safety Month
Mystery Month
National Bike Month
National Foster Care Month
National Good Car Keeping Month
National Inventors Month
National Photo Month
National Smile Month
Personal History Month
Social Security Education Awareness Month
Tennis Month
Textile Month
Young Achievers of Tomorrow Month
May is:
May origin (from Wikipedia):
The month May was named for the Greek goddess Maia, who was identified
with the Roman era goddess of fertility, Bona Dea, whose festival was
held in May. Conversely, the Roman poet Ovid provides a second etymology,
in which he says that the month of May is named for the maiores, Latin for
'elders,' and that the following month (June) is named for the iuniores, or 'young people'
May
'
is the fifth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of seven months with the length of 31 days.
May is a month of Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere and spring in the Northern Hemisphere (Summer in Europe). Therefore May in the Southern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent of November in the Northern Hemisphere and vice versa.
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