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June 2020 The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits. Albert Einstein (German physicist, 1879-1955)
Special Interest	Highlights
COVID-19 Updates https://www.cdc.gov/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vatican brings classic artworks to life J-P Mauro Aleteia.com The Vatican has converted some of its vast collection of manuscripts into coloring books. The images are in black and white and cover a wide range of artistic styles. There are varying levels of difficulty and subjects. The books are available to download free of charge. Read... The mystery of potholes explained Luisa DailyInfoGraphic.com Potholes seem to appear out of nowhere and, worse, seem to take forever to be repaired. For anyone who's despaired at hitting that hole in the road, here's a complete explanation of potholes a few tips to avoid the damage they can cause. Read... The birthplace of scrabble Andres Schiffino AtlasObscura.com A uniquely lettered street sign marks the corner where the iconic word game was invented. Read... • • • Return to top	Featured this month ... Find out about over-eating, washing hands and BAC calculators at Health & Wellness Learn more about the transportation industries' efforts to combat human trafficking at Child Protection Check out the mask sewing project among Chicago refugee groups at Immigration Resources You'll find the latest updates on USCIS office closures at Immigration Alerts Before social-distancing was the norm, SVDs were planning to attend numerous events. There's a short list of them at On the Trail Social distancing may dampen your plans to attend an ongoing education event in person, but there are great books to read at Datebook Plus Moving ahead ... June 1, 2020 Annual Accountability statement (AAS) Program starts June 1 marks the official start of the Annual Accountability Statement Program for fiscal year 2019-20. Forms will be sent out for completion. You can also access the form yourself (along with further information and details) here... June 14, 2020 Flag Day Flag Day is a celebration of the American flag that occurs each year on the anniversary of the flag's official adoption. Here are some facts about the day and the flag itself. Read (overlooking the 2019 designation)... June 21, 2020 father's day Honor and celebrate your father. Here's a brief history and nine interesting facts about the holiday. Read... July 26, 2020 Parents' Day In 1994, Congress unanimously passed “The Parents’ Day Resolution” establishing the fourth Sunday of July as a perennial day of commemoration. On this day each year, Americans recognize outstanding parents, celebrate the teamwork in raising children, and support the role of parental guidance in building a strong, stable society. August 2, 2020 Friendship Day Friendship Day celebrations take place on the first Sunday of August every year. The tradition of dedicating a day in honor of friends began in US in 1935. Gradually the festival gained popularity and today Friendship Day is celebrated in large number of countries. On this day people spend time with their friends and express their appreciation for them. • • • Return to top
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