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Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen of Texas!

Today is:
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
National Inventors' Day
National Make a Friend Day

Quotes of the Day:
"It had long come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things." - Leonardo da Vinci

"Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom." - George Washington Carver, inventor of multiple agricultural and food products

"Believe in the power of truth ... Do not allow your mind to be imprisoned by majority thinking. Remember that the limits of science are not the limits of imagination." - Dr. Patricia E. Bath, inventor of Laserphaco cataract removal

"I guess that's just the life of an inventor: What people do with your ideas takes you totally by surprise." - Stephanie Kwolek, inventor of Kevlar

Music of the Day:

Candle in the Wind for Princess Diana (Elton John) Lyrics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ4kLkmCkeI

On This Day In History:
1993 President Clinton selects Janet Reno to be first female US Attorney General
1998 Lyrics to "Candle in the Wind 1997" auctioned for $442,500
1999 Pluto moves further away from the sun than Neptune regaining its status as solar system's outermost planet, a title it will retain for 228 years
2009 Uri Geller purchases Lamb Island, Scotland, previously known for its witch trials
2014 Slopestyle freestyle skiing event makes Olympic debut at Sochi Winter Games; Canadian Dara Howell is inaugural women's gold medallist
2016 Discover of gravitational waves (through collision of two black holes) announced by physicists from the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (Ligo)
2019 Artificial Intelligence system meant to assist diagnosis in the future, pitted against physicians in test to diagnose 600,000 patients in results published in "Nature Medicine", A.I. won, just

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11 allows us to honor women’s significant achievements in science and place a much-needed focus on girls entering Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers. As the fastest-growing segment of jobs with employers finding it hard to find available talent, STEM needs women. Have some fun today by learning about women charting their course as techie trailblazers and by supporting young women to pursue their passions in STEM.

HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SCIENCE
Over the past two decades, women have been more likely to receive an undergraduate degree than their male counterparts. Despite this overall accomplishment, women earn degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) at half the rate of men. This variance caught the attention of the United Nations and, in 2015, they proclaimed February 11 of each year to be observed as International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

Women’s ability to enter STEM fields offers them a wider variety of employment opportunities with higher pay than what is found in many other fields. The demand for STEM skills around the world continues to grow and it is up to us to ensure women and girls do not miss out.

This day allows us to recognize the role women and girls already play in science, promote the idea of STEM careers to future generations of women, and educate men on their role in encouraging and mentoring women and girls in schools and the workplace to pursue their technical and scientific passions.

Now is the time to bring women into their full potential within these fields and to see how their contributions can impact the world.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SCIENCE TIMELINE
1972
Moving the needle

Women in the US (finally) make up a full 1% of those graduating with degrees in engineering

1903
First Female Nobel Prize Recipient

Physicist Marie Curie becomes the first women to win Nobel Prize

1876
Higher Education for Women

Elizabeth Bragg was the first woman to earn a bachelor’s degree in engineering; graduating from the University of California at Berkeley

2700 BC
First Woman Scientist

Merit-Ptah had the words "chief physician" inscribed on her tomb

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SCIENCE FAQS
Why do girls not choose STEM careers?

According to a study conducted by Microsoft, most girls (72%) believe it is important to have a career that directly helps the world; only 37% believe STEM careers would allow them to do that.

What is the fastest-growing tech job?
Software and web developers make up the largest category of tech jobs in America with over 300,000 jobs added each year.

How much do STEM careers pay?
Jobs in technology pay, on average, almost twice as much as the national average salary.

HOW TO OBSERVE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SCIENCE
Learn about women’s contributions to Science

It is fascinating to learn about the many female trailblazers who have contributed to our society through science. Search for online resources, books, and movies that tell their stories. Share what you learn and honor these women through social media.

Encourage a girl to seek her academic passion
Do you have a daughter or know a young girl interested in science? Encourage her to stick with it! Too often, girls veer from their passions and are not supported to take the road less traveled. If you are not familiar with the latest STEM career options, find a friend who could explain them to her and provide mentorship in her journey.

Connect with Girls Who Code
Girls Who Code is an organization determined to close the gender gap in technology by 2027 through community girls’ clubs, summer camps, college programs, fundraisers, and corporate sponsorships and advocacy. You can get involved individually or encourage your company to get involved corporately.

5 WOMEN IN SCIENCE YOU SHOULD KNOW
Katherine Johnson

From Hidden Figures fame, Johnson was a mathematician calculating orbital mechanics for NASA and was critical to the first crewed spaceflight.

Lillian Gilbreth
Considered to be the first industrial/organizational psychologist and “America’s first lady of engineering”, Gilbreth was also one of the first American female engineers to earn a Ph.D. and the first female engineering professor at Purdue University.

Ruth Benerito
Ruth Benerito was an American chemist and inventor who held 55 patents; her most notable invention was wash and wear cotton fabrics.

Edith Clarke
During her career with General Electric in the 1920s, Clarke became the first American woman professionally employed as an electrical engineer as well as the first female electrical engineering professor in the country.

Rachel Carson
Carson’s book, Silent Spring, brought attention to the use of pesticides in America which led to changes in our pesticide policies and, through enhanced conservationism, ultimately led to the creation of the US Environmental Protection Agency.

WHY INTERNATIONAL DAY OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SCIENCE IS IMPORTANT
It’s a time to teach young boys

Not only do girls need to become comfortable being in STEM programs, but boys also need to be comfortable having them there. Y4X is a global initiative to promote gender equality in science by helping young boys and men respect and recognize their female counterparts as well as to seek women in science as their mentors and role models.

It’s a time to acknowledge contributions
Today is a time to honor, appreciate, and share in the successes of women who have gone before us making significant contributions worldwide.

It’s a time to open opportunities
Now is the time to help women at any age and stage in their careers grow within the STEM community. With the rate of job growth in technology, we can’t afford to lose any talent – finding and keeping women who enjoy and are skilled in technology is important to us all.

https://nationaltoday.com/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science/

National Inventors' Day

It’s February 11, and you know what that means! No? Well, it’s National Inventors’ Day, and we should all be celebrating! Without our inventors, where might we be? Humanity’s inventiveness is what sets us apart from every other species on this planet, and it’s through our inventions that we can see our own progress as a species. We’ve come a long way since the invention of the wheel, and that’s worth celebrating. Here’s to National Inventors’ Day.

NATIONAL INVENTORS' DAY TIMELINE
1847
A Pivotal Inventor

Thomas Alva Edison is born in Milan, Ohio.

October 14, 1878
Light-Bulb Moment

Edison patents his biggest invention — the light bulb.

February 11, 1983
The Invention of a Holiday

President Ronald Reagan declares this day as National Inventors’ Day.

1986
Same Holiday, Different Day

Argentina starts celebrating Inventors’ Day annually on September 29 to honor László Bíró — the inventor of the ballpoint pen.

NATIONAL INVENTORS' DAY ACTIVITIES
National Inventors Hall of Fame

If you're in the Washington D.C. area, you've got to check out the National Inventors Hall of Fame. It's an awesome facility in our nation's capital meant to celebrate our greatest innovators through various exhibits and programs at its in-house museum

Invent Something!
Most inventions are created to solve a problem. What’s something that’s been bugging you? Invent something to solve it!

Try Patenting Your Own Idea
The patenting process can seem daunting, but it's actually surprisingly straightforward. After coming up with your own invention, try patenting it!

WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL INVENTORS' DAY
It’s A Celebration Of Ingenuity

Ingenuity is a special thing, and it's something we should foster. For every great inventor, there was a community of people behind them that helped to realize their vision. National Inventors' Day helps draw light to our inventors, and hopefully, we'll be able to encourage the next generation of inventors to be meet their fullest potential.

It’s Multicultural
Every country has inventors that they're proud of. As we enter an age of increased globalization, many of our latest inventions come from the greatest minds across different cultures, but looking at inventions of any given culture can be an interesting lens through which to view its history.

It Encourages Learning
The processes of inventing and learning might be distinct, but they're inseparable. A society that encourages their inventors encourages learning, which is something worth celebrating.

https://nationaltoday.com/national-inventors-day/

National Make a Friend Day

To paraphrase Yeats: “There are no strangers in the world, just friends you have never met.” We must never stop making friends. That’s why National Make a Friend Day is so important. A new friendship can open you to new experiences. Friends can help us through challenging times. They provide us with the comfort of a safe emotional space where we can be ourselves. Good friends are our biggest treasure. Make a special effort on February 11 to meet (or at least talk to) someone new. Your life could change forever.

NATIONAL MAKE A FRIEND DAY TIMELINE
2016
The longest friendship bracelet

The longest friendship bracelet measures 2,166 feet. Benchmark Senior Living created it.

2011
Friends around the world

A survey revealed that Malaysians had the most buddies in online social networks, while Japanese had the fewest. The research spanned 46 countries.

1599
"Julius Caesar": When friendships go bad

A stark reminder that friendships can turn rather ugly.

8,000 BC
Man's best friend

Archaeologists found dog burial sites that are 10,000 years old.

NATIONAL MAKE A FRIEND DAY ACTIVITIES
Flash a smile and say "Hello"

Make a friend. In fact, try for as many as you can.

Revive old friendships
Out of touch with your college buddies? Has it been too long since you talked to your childhood friend? Maybe today's the day!

Understand that friendship is a sweet responsibility
Friendships need to be nurtured and valued. If you cherish a person, sometimes you have to work at keeping them in your life.

5 CHEERFUL FACTS ABOUT FRIENDS
Animals make the best friends

Studies show that whales have BFFs, while other animals like chimpanzees, baboons, horses, elephants, and dolphins make friends — not necessarily from their own species

How many friendships last?
A survey shows that only one out of 12 friendships last. But we have nothing to worry about because an average person makes about 396 friends in their lifetime!

"Friends" was not the original name
The show was originally called "Insomnia Café." We like "Friends" much better!

The "Cheerleader Effect"
It's a thing: Hanging out with a group of friends can make you look more attractive.

We pick them by genes
Odd but true: Very often, friends seem to have a similar genetic make up.

WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL MAKE A FRIEND DAY
It encourages us to make new friends

Life can get monotonous and sometimes we need a push to make a new friend. This holiday is a great excuse.

Friends are important for our emotional health
A Harvard study shows that people with more friends are happier and less stressed than those who have few or no friends.

It keeps us from being lonely
Life's too long to walk alone; you need a friend or two!

https://nationaltoday.com/national-make-a-friend-day/

Trump impeachment trial, coronavirus pandemic, NBA national anthem controversy: 5 things to know Thursday
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2021/02/11/trump-impeachment-trial-coronavirus-pandemic-nba-national-anthem/4395470001/

Los Angeles to temporarily close vaccine sites due to shortage; WHO recommends use of AstraZeneca vaccine. Latest COVID-19 updates
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2021/02/11/covid-news-los-angeles-vaccine-who-new-york-coronavirus/6711165002/

GoFundMe CEO: Hello Congress, Americans need help and we can't do your job for you:
Coronavirus surge of fundraisers on GoFundMe shows why Congress must pass emergency aid for monthly bills, restaurants, small businesses and food.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2021/02/11/gofundme-ceo-congress-pass-covid-relief-desperate-americans-column/4440425001/

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Top 10 Cool Inventions by Women That Changed the World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJUOEWNwS-g

Katherine Johnson: An American Hero
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKxgieXQ82w

Young Sheldon Solves the Rocket problem for NASA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KS5NDwtmBZs

This Is Why You Will Never Want to Be Born Into a Royal Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xK-U4cId2E

Why is the command centre of a ship called a "BRIDGE"?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDKRF7utpTw

25 Tricks Travelers Don't Talk About on Social Media
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoSwZNS1ns0

10 ADHD Lifehacks from Penn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjlDcJfRilA

A farmer put a chicken egg into an eagle nest. This is how things turned out for the chick
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lgr3WbE4cY

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Welcome To Texas!
Frio river
Northeast texas

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Yip Man wrote:@ Fort verden: Thanks in advance Verner. I'd like to have Lohnam from Little thranduil's deck for my cat collection please. :)

Max

Enjoy your prize Buddy! :)
Lohnam Card gifted to The Red Wing Chun Nation of Yip Man for 0.05.

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Have an absolutely fantastic, healthy and safe day everyone!

Your Buddy Verner

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