February 11, 2020
February 11, 2020
10 things you need to know today: February 11,
1.
New Hampshire primary voters hit the polls
The New Hampshire Democratic presidential primary got underway early Tuesday when Dixville Notch and two other tiny townships voted just after midnight. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg led in Dixville Notch, while Sen. Amy Klobuchar got the most midnight votes overall, with eight. She was followed by Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), with four. Sanders led CNN's last tracking poll before the vote with the support of 29 percent of likely primary voters. Former South Bend, Indiana, mayor Pete Buttigieg, fresh off a razor-thin victory over Sanders in the still-contested Iowa caucuses, trailed with 22 percent, followed by former Vice President Joe Biden at 11 percent, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) with 10 percent, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) with 7 percent. [CNN, The Boston Globe]
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Trump criticizes Democrats in New Hampshire rally
President Trump traveled to New Hampshire Monday on the eve of the state's presidential primary to hold his first rally since the Senate acquitted him in his impeachment trial. Trump sought to both energize his base and rattle Democrats, noting that Republicans could influence the vote in the state's open primary. "A lot of Republicans will vote for the weakest candidate," he said. "My only problem is I'm trying to figure out who is the weakest candidate. I think they're all weak." Trump also stirred up fears that helped him win the primary in the state, warning that some undocumented immigrants were "murderers, rapists, and some other things." Trump faces a longshot challenge in his own primary from former Massachusetts governor Bill Weld. [The New York Times]
3.
U.S. charges 4 Chinese military members in Equifax hack
The Justice Department on Monday charged four members of the Chinese military with hacking Equifax credit reporting agency records and stealing personal data belonging to more than million Americans. The breach compromised information including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and driver's license numbers. The suspects, all members of the Chinese military's People's Liberation Army, also allegedly stole database designs and other Equifax trade secrets. The hackers allegedly gained access to the company's computers by exploiting a software vulnerability. "The scale of the theft was staggering," Attorney General William Barr said. The accused hackers are based in China, whose embassy made no immediate comment. [The Associated Press]
4.
China coronavirus deaths exceed 1,
China's death toll from coronavirus continued to surge on Tuesday, rising above 1,, Chinese state media reported. China's Hubei province — epicenter of the epidemic — reported more than new deaths on Tuesday, a one-day record. The number of cases in mainland China reached about 42,, bringing the global to more than 42, To slow the spread of the flu-like virus, Chinese authorities have imposed partial lockdowns on more than 80 cities, and even restricted access to some residential areas. The crisis has dragged down crude oil prices as it reduced China's demand for oil by up to three million barrels a day. [South China Morning Post, CNBC]
5.
China's Xi emerges to visit coronavirus facility
Chinese President Xi Jinping, who has been largely out of view during his country's coronavirus epidemic, made a public appearance Monday at a Beijing "front line" coronavirus facility. Xi's absence over the last two weeks as the outbreak's death toll mounted had triggered questions about whether he was trying to avoid blame for the rapid rise of infections. "Someone has to take responsibility for the ongoing spread of the coronavirus, and he may not want to be that person," George Washington University China expert Bruce Dickson said last week. Xi, wearing a medical facemask, said the situation was "grim" but told officials they would beat the flu-like virus, calling the outbreak a "major test" for China's disease control system. [The Washington Post, South China Morning Post]
6.
Coronavirus cases spike on quarantined cruise ship
The number of coronavirus infections on a quarantined cruise ship in Japan nearly doubled on Monday, reaching The 65 new patients included as many as 11 Americans. The rapid spread of the outbreak on the Diamond Princess prompted panicked pleas for help from some of the 3, passengers and crew members stuck on board. "Very soon we will all be infected," said Binay Kumar Sarkar, an Indian national on the 1,member crew. Passengers are confined to individual staterooms, but crew members live up to four in a room and have to circulate to deliver meals, increasing exposure to possible infection. Public health experts have started questioning the quarantine strategy imposed Feb. 5, with one saying it had created "almost like a shooting gallery for the virus." [The Washington Post]
7.
More than U.S. soldiers diagnosed with brain injuries from Iran attack
The number of U.S. soldiers who suffered traumatic brain injury from Iran's missile attack on their Iraq base last month has risen to more than , Reuters reported Monday, citing U.S. officials. The figure marks a jump of more than 50 percent from last month, when 64 such injuries were reported. The Pentagon did not immediately comment on the report, but it previously has said numbers can lag because it can take time for service members to report the injuries or experience the symptoms, which include headaches, dizziness, nausea, and extreme sensitivity to light. Army General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said last month that most of the cases were mild. [Reuters]
8.
Prosecutors recommend up to 9-year sentence for Roger Stone
Federal prosecutors on Monday recommended a seven- to nine-year prison sentence for President Trump's longtime adviser Roger Stone. A jury in November found Stone guilty on all seven charges he faced, including lying to Congress, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering. He is scheduled to be sentenced Feb. Stone was convicted of lying to hide his role in the Trump campaign's effort to get information from WikiLeaks about damaging information on Hillary Clinton that had been stolen from Democrats by Russian military hackers. Stone's defense team on Monday asked that he be sentenced to probation because of his age (67) and clean record. Trump tweeted that Stone was being treated unfairly, saying: "Cannot allow this miscarriage of justice!" [The Washington Post, Donald J. Trump]
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U.N.: North Korea violated sanctions with nuclear, missile work
North Korea continued to develop its nuclear and ballistic missile programs last year, violating United Nations sanctions, Reuters reported Monday, citing a confidential U.N. report. "In , the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) did not halt its illicit nuclear and ballistic missile programs, which it continued to enhance, in violation of Security Council resolutions," the independent U.N. sanctions monitors wrote. The page report also said North Korea defied restrictions by importing refined petroleum, and exporting $ million worth of coal. North Korea has faced U.N. sanctions since [Reuters]
Oscars draw smallest audience ever
The 92nd Academy Awards on Sunday drew an estimated million viewers, the smallest audience in the show's history, numbers reported Monday showed. This is down from the million people who tuned into the Oscars, which was the first time the ratings for the show had improved in five years. The previous low for the Oscars was million viewers in This continues the trend of awards show ratings slipping after the most recent Emmys, Golden Globes, and Grammys all shed viewership. Sunday's Academy Awards saw Parasite, which grossed $ million at the worldwide box office, surprisingly take Best Picture in a history-making upset over . This year's Oscars was also the second in a row with no host. [Variety]
What Day of the Week
February 11, Day of the Week
February 11, was the 42nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There were days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week was Tuesday.
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Aquarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Amethyst is the modern birthstone for this month. Bloodstone is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
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Rat is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for a person born on this day if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology (or Chinese zodiac).
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February 11th, &#; NATIONAL MAKE A FRIEND DAY – NATIONAL DON’T CRY OVER SPILLED MILK DAY – NATIONAL PEPPERMINT PATTY DAY – NATIONAL INVENTORS’ DAY – NATIONAL SHUT-IN VISITATION DAY – NATIONAL WHITE SHIRT DAY/ WHITE T-SHIRT DAY &#; SAFER INTERNET DAY U.S.
FEBRUARY 11, | NATIONAL MAKE A FRIEND DAY | NATIONAL DON’T CRY OVER SPILLED MILK DAY | NATIONAL PEPPERMINT PATTY DAY | NATIONAL INVENTORS’ DAY | NATIONAL SHUT-IN VISITATION DAY | NATIONAL WHITE SHIRT DAY/ WHITE T-SHIRT DAY | SAFER INTERNET DAY U.S.
NATIONAL MAKE A FRIEND DAY
Always observed on February 11th, National Make A Friend Day is a fantastic opportunity to meet someone new and make a new friendship. Friends serve a vital role in everyone’s lives. They are one of life’s most valuable assets.
“Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light” – Helen Keller
New friends can broaden our horizons by helping us to see new perspectives, challenging us to try something different or connecting us to opportunities. Meeting new people can help sharpen our social skills and keep us from becoming lonely.
“Friends are those rare people who ask how you are and then wait for the answer” – Ed Cunningham
While friends often share common backgrounds or experiences, they certainly don’t have to have everything in common. One of the simplest ways to make new friends is to explore your interests by taking a class or joining a club.
HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalMakeAFriendDay
Make a new friend and use #NationalMakeAFriendDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL MAKE A FRIEND DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this friendly day, making new friends along the way.
NATIONAL DON’T CRY OVER SPILLED MILK DAY
On February 11th, Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day promotes a positive attitude even when things might not be going your way. It’s a day for looking on the bright side of things and then carrying that feeling with you every day after. Do not worry and do not stress over the little things. Life is too short to let the little things bother us.
In one of its oldest forms, the proverb was “No weeping for shed milk,” as referenced by James Howell in The saying has evolved over time, but still retains its original intent. There is no changing what is done, and crying over it serves no purpose.
Everyone knows that unexpected or unplanned things happen in life, sometimes daily. With a positive attitude, life is much brighter and easier.
HOW TO OBSERVE #DontCryOverSpilledMilkDay
Don’t cry over spilled milk. We poured a glass of milk and discussed our favorite ways to face daily challenges:
- Be prepared! Sometimes the things that happen do so because we didn’t study, prepare or organize our day. While not every detail needs to be planned, the general stuff of the day does.
- Expect the unexpected. No matter who we are or what we do, things happen. Kids get sick. Customers make special requests. A car pulls out in front of you. The server brings the wrong dish. You take a wrong turn. If you adjust and move on, it will only be a blip on your day.
- Have a backup plan. These come in especially handy for big occasions. We’re talking about surprise parties or a wedding. In the end, what’s really important about special occasions are the good memories we make. If a little milk should fall, er, spill, while everyone laughs, dances and smiles, it really won’t matter.
- Breathe. Ask yourself, Will this issue matter in a day? If the answer is, No, then it’s just a little spilled milk. How about a week? Still a no? It’s still just spilled milk. If the concern doesn’t change the entire course of your life, it’s only spilled milk.
Share how you cope with life’s twists and turns. Use #DontCryOverSpilledMilkDay to post on social media.
DON’T CRY OVER SPILLED MILK DAY HISTORY
While National Day Calendar has not found the origins of this uplifting day, we’re not going to cry over spilled milk. We’re going to pursue other avenues and probably spill a little milk along the way.
NATIONAL PEPPERMINT PATTY DAY
National Peppermint Patty Day recognizes a treat enjoyed by millions around the world. On February 11th each year, sink your teeth into the minty chocolate sweet.
The oldest commercially-made mint patty or cake was made by the Quiggin’s family on the Isle of Man (an island located in the middle of the northern Irish Sea). They had been making the cakes since , but in , four of the sons formed the Kendal Mint Cake Company.
In the United States, as early as , peppermint patties were made by regional confectioneries. Companies such as Idaho Candy Company, Trudeau Candie’s, and Pearson’s (which purchased Trudeau in , both were Minnesota companies). Possibly the most known, though not the oldest, York Peppermint Patties were made by the York Cone Company of Pennsylvania.
York Peppermint Patties were first made in and distributed regionally, much like other candy makers of the era. York dominated the market because of its firmness and crispness while the others were soft. A former York employee remembered that the final (sample) test of the patty before it left the factory was called a “snap test.” If the candy did not break clean in the middle, it did not make it onto candy store shelves.
In the company was acquired by Peter Paul Cadbury. Cadbury moved the factory to Reading, Pennsylvania, much to the distress of workers and residents of York. The company then distributed the popular treat across the country.
HOW TO OBSERVE #PeppermintPattyDay
Recipes abound for peppermint patties. However, the bakers also like to incorporate the flavor of peppermint patties into their baked goods. So, be sure to test out these recipes in your kitchen to celebrate. For example, we found Peppermint Patty Cake, Peppermint Patty Brownies, and Peppermint Pattie Cookies recipes. Or, pick some up at the store and then share them with friends and family.
Be sure to use #PeppermintPattyDay to share on social media.
NATIONAL PEPPERMINT PATTY DAY HISTORY
We continue researching the origins of this minty food holiday. However sweet it is, we’ve not discovered the who created the day.
NATIONAL INVENTORS’ DAY
National Inventor’s Day honors inventors of the past, the creators of the present, and encourages the architects of the future. On February 11th, the day celebrates the genius behind invention while digging into the history behind some of our most unusual designs.
What do Ermal Fraze, Thomas Adams, Melitta Bentz, and Stephen Perry all have in common? They are recognized annually on February 11th, along with the likes of the Wright brothers, Thomas Edison, George Washington Carver, and Elisha Otis.
Thanks to inventors, we can safely ride in an elevator, have a well-lit room at the flip of a switch, speak to someone on the other side of the world or efficiently pump lotion from a bottle. Many inventors go their whole life without recognition for their creations while others are household names. Nearly everything around us is the result of someone tinkering in their garage, laboratory, or basement trying to find a solution to a problem.
Some inventions may be happy accidents by an observant person; the microwave oven, penicillin, sticky notes, and bubble wrap may never have made their way into their current use if it were not for sharp or persistent inventors.
“Necessity is the mother of invention.”
The proverb “Necessity is the mother of invention” says a lot about how inventors look at life. They are a progressive, forward-thinking bunch. Where would we be without pacemakers, traffic signals, rubber bands, or coffee filters?
Though there are some inventions that we may be better off without. A DVD rewinder doesn’t quite fit the necessary criteria. Or, they are otherwise too impractical. For example, tugging around a stroller fridge for your watermelon along with the cooler and beach umbrella seems to be a bit of overkill. Still, without inventors, the world would be downright dull and much more challenging.
Inventors should keep track of their ideas, processes, ingredients, and components. Protect your inventions and get your unique creations patented.
HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalInventorsDay
Inventors around the country, take a bow. Keep tinkering. Keep seeking a cure, a fix, and improvements to our everyday life. Take time to recognize an inventor and encourage them to keep creating the next great invention.
Use #NationalInventorsDay to share on social media.
Educators, visit theNational Day Calendar® Classroomfor a lesson designed for National Inventors’ Day.
NATIONAL INVENTORS DAY HISTORY
In , President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first National Inventors’ Day and takes place every year on Thomas Edison’s birthday.
NATIONAL SHUT-IN VISITATION DAY
National Shut-In Visitation Day on February 11th serves as a reminder to bring some cheerful company to people who are unable to leave their homes. Visiting a person who is shut-in makes a positive difference in that person’s life.
Someone who is shut-in remains in their home due to physical, mental or emotional reasons. These conditions can cause a person to feel lonely, isolated, sad and cut off from the rest of the world. Sometimes they do not have family and friends available to visit and spend time with them. Many lack any kind of companionship.
We often take for granted our freedom to be able to go outside each day, go to work, eat lunch at a restaurant, work out at the gym or take a vacation. These are things that people who are shut-in are not able to experience on any day. A visit with them would brighten their day, and we could share our experiences with them.
HOW TO OBSERVE #ShutInVisitationDay
Visit a person who is shut-in due to disability or illness and brighten their day. Become a companion. Some activities you can do include:
- Play a board game
- Read a book
- Watch a favorite movie
- Work on a jigsaw puzzle
- Read the National Day Calendar and find ways to celebrate together
- Read the newspaper
- Bring a new library book and offer to return old ones
- Try a new recipe
- Take up a hobby you’ll both enjoy
- Explore your ancestry together
Use #ShutInVisitationDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL SHUT-IN VISITATION DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar has not identified the origins of this selfless holiday.
NATIONAL WHITE SHIRT DAY/WHITE T-SHIRT DAY
National White Shirt Day, also known as National White T-Shirt Day, commemorates the day a historic auto worker strike resolved on February 11,
Manufacturing provided a large part of our workforce in the early part of the 20th century. When the stock market crash triggered the Great Depression, auto manufacturers laid-off workers and cut costs. GM did as well, eliminating their more expensive models. They stripped down their remaining models and sped up production to grueling pace. As they hired workers back, they did so at lower pay and didn’t consider seniority.
In the Wagner Act allowed workers to organize and join labor unions legally. By , conditions reached a dangerous and fierce pace. Works had organized before, standing in picket lines that put not only their jobs at risk but their lives, too.
Sit-ins, though, created an opportunity to shut down the plant entirely without any replacement workers crossing picket lines. On December 30, , GM workers took up residence in the Flint, Michigan Body Plant Number 1, after a plan to walk out was derailed. Their sit-in lasted 44 days and brought production to a halt and impacted not just GM but the entire auto industry.
The strike helped The United Auto Workers (UAW) union become the sole bargaining agent for General Motors autoworkers. The observance is best known in Flint, Michigan, and other cities that have a GM auto plant.
HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalWhiteShirtDay
Learn more about the history of labor unions and how they’ve influenced change in working conditions. Read about manufacturing and skilled labor in the United States. Did you or someone you know someone who participated in a sit-in strike? Share their experience. Use #NationalWhiteShirtDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL WHITE SHIRT DAY HISTORY
Bert Christenson, a member of UAW Local , initiated National White Shirt/White T-shirt Day on February 11,
SAFER INTERNET DAY U.S.
Every year, Safer Internet Day brings tools, education, and awareness to create a safer internet for both kids and adults. From cyberbullying and identity theft to fraud and human trafficking, the internet can be a frightening place. Safer Internet Day www.spearpointsecuritygroup.com to make the internet a better place.
The day brings organizations and individuals together with the common goal of reaching as many internet users as possible and provide them with the tools and resources to keep them safe. Every day, we all face the potential of becoming a victim of internet crimes. However, there are ways to protect ourselves and to teach our children how to correctly use the internet, too.
We use the internet to keep our families closer together. Schools use the internet to connect students to tools and resources. Thanks to the internet, libraries are able to share books all over the country creating a larger virtual library. Users bank, visit their physician, order medication and shop all from the comfort of their mobile devices.
Each interaction is expected to be respectful and positive. However, sometimes, we’re careless. Either we leave our device at risk or the communication leaves a negative reaction behind. As a world community, we can develop ways to make the internet a safer place to experience.
HOW TO OBSERVE #SafterInternetDay
www.spearpointsecuritygroup.com for information on making the internet safer and to join others in the effort. Use #SaferInternetDayUS to share on social media.
SAFER INTERNET DAY HISTORY
In the United States, Safer Internet Day U.S. campaign began in It is celebrated around the world in countries and is a growing collaboration between U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the European Commission as well as support from www.spearpointsecuritygroup.com, Comcast NBC Universal, Facebook, Google, LifeLock, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Symantec, Trend Micro, Twitter, and Yahoo. For more information www.spearpointsecuritygroup.com www.spearpointsecuritygroup.com
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