Sunday, May 18, 2014

International Museum Day - 18 May



The International Council of Museums (ICOM) established International Museum Day in 1977 to increase public awareness of the role of museums in the development of society.

In 2012, International Museum Day garnered record-breaking participation with almost 32,000 museums hosting events in more than 129 countries.

The worldwide community of museums will celebrate the 2013 International Museum Day on 18 May, 2013 with the theme Museums (memory + creativity) = social change

2014
Theme: Museum Collections make Connections

The museum is an institution that preserves and communicates the past, yet it is grounded in the present. In its very essence, it is a link between the generations, as it allows present and future generations to better comprehend their origins and history. This theme also emphasizes the collaborations between museums worldwide and their importance for cultural exchanges and the knowledge of the world’s cultures.


Online viewing of Museums

http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/

Vatican visits

http://mv.vatican.va/3_EN/pages/MV_Visite.html
http://www.vatican.va/various/cappelle/sistina_vr/index.html

Monday, May 12, 2014

May - National Days of Countries and International Days



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3 -  World Press Freedom Day, Poland constitution Day ,
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5 - Netherlands,
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10 - World Lupus Day
11 - National Technology Day (India)
12 - International Nurses Day ,
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14 - Paraguay ,
15 - International Day of Families, Paraguay ,
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17 - World Information Society Day, Norwey
18 - International Museum Day
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21 - World Day for Cultural Diversity and Dialogue
22 - International Day for Biological Diversity, Yemen
23 - World Book and Copyright Day, World Turtle Day
24 - World Schizophrenia Day, Eritrea
25 - World Thyroid Day, Argentina, Jordan
26 - Georgia, Guyana
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28 -  Azerbaizan, Ethiopia
29 - International Day of United Nations Peace Keepers
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31 - World No-Tobacco Day


http://presscode.gr/index.php?option=com_gcalendar#year=2012&month=5&day=1&view=month

Sunday, May 11, 2014

World Migratory Bird Day - Second Weekend May




World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) was initiated in 2006 and is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the protection of migratory birds and their habitats. On the second weekend each May, people around the world take action and organise public events such as bird festivals, education programmes and birdwatching excursions to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day.

About the Day




2014

2014 Theme



About Bird Migration
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_migration
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/studying/migration/

Migratory Birds Photoes - Smithsonian National Zoo

International Nurses Day - 12 May



Birthday of Florence Nightingale is celebrated as International Nurses Day.



2014

Theme of the year
NURSES: A FORCE FOR CHANGE – A VITAL RESOURCE FOR HEALTH

http://www.icn.ch/publications/2014-nurses-a-force-for-change-a-vital-resource-for-health/
http://www.connecting-nurses.com/web/news-international-nurses-day-2014

Useful information for Nurses and Hospital administrators
http://www.icn.ch/images/stories/documents/publications/ind/IND_Kit_2014.pdf




May Month - National and International Days

Saturday, May 10, 2014

World Lupus Day - 10 May

Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body). Chronic means that the signs and symptoms tend to last longer than six weeks and often for many years. In lupus, something goes wrong with the immune system, which is the part of the body that fights off viruses, bacteria, and germs ("foreign invaders," like the flu). Normally our immune system produces proteins called antibodies that protect the body from these invaders. Autoimmune means your immune system cannot tell the difference between these foreign invaders and your body’s healthy tissues ("auto" means "self") and creates auto-antibodies that attack and destroy healthy tissue. These autoantibodies cause inflammation, pain, and damage in various parts of the body.

More than 5 million people worldwide struggle with the lupus, a potentially fatal autoimmune disease capable of damaging virtually any part of the body, including the skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, and brain.

ABOUT WORLD LUPUS DAY

World Lupus Day began with a Proclamation 10 years ago by an international steering committee representing lupus organizations from 13 different nations when they met in Eaton, United Kingdom to organize the first observance of World Lupus Day. The Proclamation is a call to action for governments around the world to increase their financial support for lupus research, awareness and patient services.

http://www.worldlupusday.org/learn-more.html


Common Symptoms of Lupus
http://www.lupus.org/answers/entry/common-symptoms-of-lupus

More about Lupus
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=32478



2014
A discussion on WebTv
http://www.wbtv.com/story/25477268/world-lupus-day

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

11 March - World Day of Muslim Culture, Peace, Dialogue and Film




World Day of Muslim Culture, Peace, Dialogue and Film was created in 2010 by Javed Mohammed, a San Francisco bay area based writer-producer and founder of MyFavoriteReview who proclaimed the day and week of March 11 each year as a special observance to share and discuss Muslim culture.
http://www.exploreislamcambridge.com/culture/muslim-culture-introduction

2014

World Day of Muslim Culture: For peace to reign
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/03/world-day-muslim-culture-peace-reign/

It is aimed towards using culture, art and film to create bridges of dialogue and understanding among people of different faith which ultimately can lead a more peaceful world


http://paperpkads.com/news/index.php/world-muslim-culture-day-is-being-observed-today/
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2013

It is my passionate appeal and that of other concerned Muslims to engage in a campaign for peace nation-wide.  It is time that leaders, scholars, and other well meaning Muslims in the country come together without any regional sentiment to send out messages of peace and practically showcase our resolve for enthroning lasting peace in the country. Islam is peace.
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/03/lets-spread-the-peace-message/


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2012

World Day of Muslim Culture Begins to Catch on Around the Globe
http://en.islamtoday.net/artshow-235-4407.htm
http://www.islamonline.com/news/articles/2/World-Day-of-Muslim-Culture-Begins-to-Catch-on-Aro.html

http://www.israj.net/english/index.php/culture-a-arts/sections/culture/742-world-day-of-muslim-culture
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2011


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2010

Muslim Cinema: an introduction
With 101 must-see Muslim-themed films
Javed Mohammed
http://www.culturewars.org.uk/index.php/site/article/muslim_cinema_an_introduction/

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

4 March - National Safety Day - India


THEME FOR NATIONAL SAFETY DAY/WEEK CAMPAIGN – 2014

 
MANAGE STRESS AT WORKPLACE  AND CONTROL HAZARDS

ACTIVITIES RECOMMENDED BY NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL


OBJECTIVES :
• Ensure that safety and health are integrated in work culture and life style.
• Renew the commitment of the employees towards safety and health at workplace.
• Achieve greater participation of the employees in OSH activities.

APPROACH :
• Achieve the greatest participation of the employees.
• Tap local talents in your factory for the celebration.
• Stress on the OSH needs of your unit.
• Identify and highlight local OSH issues.
• Distribute OSH promotional material amongst the employees.

ACTIVITIES :
In order to make the celebration a success, the preparations are required to be started quite in
advance. Some of the suggested activities during the NSD/W are :

At Workplace
• Administration of Safety & Health Pledge by the employees led by the topmost executive. The
model text of the Safety & Health Pledge designed, developed and distributed by the NSC is
printed on the back side.
• Unfurling of the NSD Flag.
• Pinning of the NSD Badge on employees.
• Displaying Safety Day Banners at strategic locations in the units.
• Safety message by Managing Director or Chief Executive Officer to all employees.
• Safety competitions – Essay, Slogans, Posters, Housekeeping, Safety performance etc.
• Safety suggestion schemes.
• Safety exhibitions.
• One-act play/drama, songs, quawalis etc.
• Training Programmes/Workshops/Seminars etc.
• Screening of Safety films in unit/employee colonies.
• Practical demonstrations on use of PPEs, Fire Fighting, rescue etc.
• Organising emergency drills.
• Displaying of Safety Posters at prominent locations in the unit.
• Holding award functions Safety suggestions, performance etc.
• Lecture sessions by eminent guest speakers in the field.
• Community Awareness Programmes.
• Printing safety slogans on company stationary, say, pay slip.
• Holding meetings to analyse past accidents and suggested actions.
• Safety slogan on dial tone of telephone and intercom.
• Safety Procession within the unit.
• Art competitions by families of employees such as Rangoli Competition.

Outside Workplace :
• Pinning Safety Badges on VIPs.
• Advertisement of Safety on local T.V. channel and local newspapers.
• Writing articles on importance of safety in local newspapers.
• Display of banners at strategic locations in the city/town.
• Workshop/Seminars.
• Contractor Safety Programmes
• Consumer/Customer product safety awareness programmes.

http://www.nsc.org.in/images/stories/kudos/1384365095.pdf

About The Day

The National Safety Day in India was observed on 4 March 1972. 4 March is the foundation day of National Safety Council.

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SAFETY AND HEALTH PLEDGE


“On this Day, I solemnly affirm that I will rededicate myself to the cause of
safety, health and protection of environment and will do my best to observe
rules, regulations and procedures and develop attitudes and habits
conducive for achieving these objectives.

I fully realise that accidents and diseases are a drain on the national
economy and may lead to disablements deaths, harm to health and damage
to property, social suffering and general degradation of environment.

I will do everything possible for the prevention of accidents and
occupational diseases and protection of environment in the interest of self,
family, community, organisation and the nation at large.”

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