Historical Events 1804 - The Battle of Vinegar Hill‚ colony of New South Wales (Australia)‚ when Irish convicts (some of whom had been involved in Ireland's Battle of Vinegar Hill in 1798) led the colony's only significant convict uprising. 1868 - 30th Grand National: George Ede victorious aboard Irish 9/1 shot The Lamb; horse wins second GN in 1871 1881 - California becomes 1st state to pass plant quarantine legislation 1970 - Jacksonville is 1st college basketball team to avg 100+ pts per game 1977 - 1st CRAY 1 supercomputer shipped‚ to Los Alamos Laboratories‚ New Mexico 2020 - "Once in a century" winter in Moscow the hottest in 140 years‚ with 7.5° C (13.5° F) above average temperatures and virtually no snow More Historical Events » Famous Birthdays 1754 - Benjamin Waterhouse‚ American physician co-founder of Harvard Medical School‚ and smallpox vaccine pioneer‚ born in Newport‚ Rhode Island (d. 1846) 1765 - Charles Dibdin‚ British composer‚ author (Sea Songs)‚ and actor‚ baptized in Hampshire‚ England (d. 1814) 1877 - Garrett Morgan‚ American inventor (gas mask and traffic signal)‚ born in Claysville‚ Kentucky (d. 1963) 1917 - Clyde McCullough‚ American baseball player (d. 1982) 1932 - Ed "Big Daddy" Roth‚ American custom hot rod car designer‚ born in Beverly Hills‚ California (d. 2001) 1947 - Jan Garbarek‚ Norwegian jazz saxophonist‚ born in Mysen‚ Norway More Famous Birthdays » Famous Deaths 1733 - Claude de Forbin‚ French naval commander‚ dies at 76 1858 - Matthew C. Perry‚ Commodore of the United States Navy who opened Japan to Western influence and trade‚ dies of rheumatism at 63 1866 - Alexander Campbell‚ Irish-American clergyman and Founder of Disciples of Christ‚ dies at 77 1989 - James A. Parsons‚ American metallurgist and inventor (stainless steel)‚ dies at 88 2007 - Sunil Kumar Mahato‚ Indian parliamentarian‚ assassinated by Communist rebels at 41 2012 - Runako Morton‚ West Indian cricketer‚ dies in a traffic collision at 33 More Famous Deaths »

Police have charged eight pro-Hamas protesters after they crashed the Mardi Gras parade route and let off flares just ahead of NSW Premier Chris Minns‚ in a security incident that soured an otherwise peaceful evening of simultaneous mourning and joy. Israellycool (h/t Marvin W) The group jumped fences to enter the parade holding a large […]

As PHYLLIS CHESLER points out‚ there is just too much support for Israel for the framers and the signatories of this letter to bear. There were too many fact-based condemnations of Hamas’s sadistic barbarism on Oct. 7th. The left-wing and lesbian feminists could stand it no longer.  In a letter addressed to the Israeli‚ U.S. […]

On February 25‚ a Bangladeshi court made a landmark decision prohibiting the adoption of wild elephants. Animal rights organizations have welcomed this judgment as a “landmark” step toward ending cruelty to Asian elephants. Suspending licenses: a necessary step Rights organizations celebrate the high court’s decision to revoke permits‚ effectively ending the torture endured by captive Asian elephants under the premise of training. Mr. Amit Das Gupta‚ Deputy Attorney General of Bangladesh‚ emphasized the extent of the order‚ noting‚ “The high court today suspended all licenses for the captive rearing of elephants.” From majestic to critically endangered: Bangladesh’s elephant dilemma Bangladesh was once a key habitat for Asian elephants‚ but their population has plummeted due to poaching and habitat destruction‚ resulting in their critically endangered status. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature‚ Bangladesh has almost 100 captive Asian elephants‚ which is about half the number found in the wild. Exploitation exposed: abuses in captivity The forestry department previously awarded captive elephant licenses to logging and circus organizations. However‚ it was discovered that these wonderful creatures were being exploited‚ with behaviors such as dragging tree trunks‚ begging‚ and even participating in street extortion‚ which was a clear violation of the license restrictions. End of hadani: a victory for animal activists Animal rights groups‚ notably Mr. Rakibul Haque Emil‚ the head of Bangladesh’s People for Animal Welfare (PAW) Foundation‚ consider the suspension as a crucial win. Mr. Emil emphasized the cruel training‚ known as hadani‚ that these elephants receive: “In the name of training elephants‚ private licensees… brutally separate elephant calves from their mother‚ shackle them for months‚ and then torture them to teach tricks.” The road ahead The situation of caged elephants received attention in May 2023‚ when a baby elephant employed for street begging was cruelly killed by a train. Some elephants are painted and forced to perform feats on the streets for money. This ruling represents a glimpse of hope‚ maybe putting a stop to such terrible acts. Mr. Emil responded to the court’s decision by confirming efforts to organize assistance for captive elephant rehabilitation. Drawing inspiration from successful initiatives in countries like Thailand and Nepal‚ he stated‚ “Several countries in Asia have found success in rehabilitating captive elephants. We shall do it here.”The post Bangladesh court takes a stand against elephant cruelty‚ banning wild adoptions first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

Ruth Gottesman‚ a former Albert Einstein College of Medicine professor and widow of Wall Street financier David ‘Sandy’ Gottesman‚ announced an unprecedented $1 billion commitment to the Bronx-based college. This groundbreaking contribution eliminates tuition costs for four-year students and guarantees a debt-free education for aspiring medical professionals. A billion-dollar game changer Gottesman’s generosity has a significant impact on ambitious medical students such as Samuel Woo. Woo‚ who had been grappling with the prospect of mounting student debt‚ responded to the announcement: “I was definitely very emotional and it changes a lot… I can afford to pursue my dream of providing medical services to people living on the streets.” Jade Andrade‚ another first-year student‚ shared Woo’s emotions‚ calling the announcement a “big wave of relief” for herself and her classmates. Breaking financial barriers Gottesman’s generosity is significant for more than just financial reasons. It constitutes a significant step toward removing barriers to medical education for low-income and immigrant students. Woo emphasized the impact on aspiring doctors from marginalized backgrounds: “I’m hoping that the free tuition helps alleviate some of the pressure of those students and encourages them to think of medicine as… an acceptable field.” Andrade‚ reflecting on her immigrant upbringing‚ highlighted the liberating effect of the donation: “Growing up in an immigrant household… there are very few life decisions that you make without thinking of the financial aspects… But once you remove the financial burden: ‘Anyone can dream bigger.'” Shaping the future of medicine The donation not only solves urgent financial issues but also hopes to impact the future of medicine by encouraging a wide pool of applicants. School authorities believe that providing free tuition will inspire more aspiring doctors from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue careers in medicine. Compared to other large donations to medical institutions‚ Gottesman’s contribution is very significant. Institutions such as NYU Grossman School of Medicine and UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine have also received significant donations aimed at reducing student debt and increasing access to medical education. A legacy of generosity Ruth Gottesman’s humanitarian deed demonstrates the importance of financial privilege in creating chances for higher education. Gottesman’s generosity‚ inspired by her late husband’s legacy‚ guarantees that future generations of medical professionals have the tools they require to follow their passion. As Samuel Woo shared the news with his mother‚ he recognized the profound impact of Gottesman’s generosity: “I feel like she asked me a bunch of questions because that’s what immigrant parents do… But afterward‚ when I clarified I’m not going to pay for tuition anymore‚ she was very happy.”The post $1 billion donation changes lives of Albert Einstein College of Medicine students first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

For many believers‚ the Bible‚ particularly Psalm 91‚ provides them protection. God’s promises of refuge amidst danger provide Christians with a spiritual security blanket to wrap themselves up against the evils of a broken world.

When clarity is what you’re seeking‚ can I remind us both to pause and seek God. Seek him and his Word first in all things‚ and look and see all the things he will do.

LeBron is reportedly involved in yet ANOTHER power struggle