WORLD SOIL DAY

World Soil Day: 5th December

The International Year of Soils, 2015 (IYS 2015) was declared by the Sixty-eighth session of the United Nations General Assembly on December 20th, 2013 after recognizing December 5th as World Soil Day.

The purpose of the IYS was to raise awareness worldwide of the importance of soils for food security, agriculture, as well as in mitigation of climate change, poverty alleviation, and sustainable development.

The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) and the American Society of Agronomy (ASA) have invited the public to continue to celebrate World Soil Day on the 5th of December on an ongoing basis.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has implemented the hashtag, #WorldSoilDay, and a campaign “Stop soil erosion, Save our future,” with suggestions for activities by students, farmers, teachers, NGOs and private sector organizations.

A map of International World Soil Day events is available online, as well as a list of yearly World Soil Day campaigns, a poster with World Soil Day Activities from the FAO, educational materials, and a downloadable colouring book for children.

The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History celebrated World Soil Day 2019 with hands-on activities, and a panel discussion by soil scientists and local farmers.

TreeHugger commemorated World Soil Day 2019 with a feature article explaining how soil is “the foundation of … of green building, the plants that make the materials … to minimize our upfront carbon emissions.”

Members of the public are urged to commemorate the day with efforts to reduce food waste, eat a diverse diet, compost, read labels on lawn and garden products, and perform soil tests.

More detailed information at:

http://www.fao.org/world-soil-day/about-wsd/en/

https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-soil-day

Happy World Soil Day!

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NOTHING MISSING

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Undone.
Incomplete.
Something missing.
We think we are pieces of a puzzle,
You and I.

Faith.
Hope.
The last of our expectations.
immersed in the notion of something
that will fulfill us.

We are so intrigued with this idea
of someone
Completing us.
Healing us.
Filling us.

Sometimes I wonder…
Maybe we were born whole,
not nuts and bolts.
not a jigsaw puzzle.
nothing missing.

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THOUGHT FOR TODAY ~ 16

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THE FOOD OF THE LAZY SOULS

GITA WISDOM # 42

यातयामं गतरसं पूति पर्युषितं च यत्‌।
उच्छिष्टमपि चामेध्यं भोजनं तामसप्रियम्‌॥

The lethargic folks go for half-cooked, tasteless and smelly leftovers which is unclean and dirty. (17.10)

जो भोजन अधपका, रसरहित, दुर्गन्धयुक्त, बासी और उच्छिष्ट है तथा जो अपवित्र भी है, वह भोजन तामस पुरुष को प्रिय होता है

॥10॥

The lethargic folks go for half-cooked, tasteless and smelly leftovers which is unclean and dirty. (17.10)

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COME AS YOU ARE

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One evening
He said to me,
 
Come as you are
Follow my lead
 
Take shelter
Find comfort
 
I will provide
For
Your every need
 
Do not be discouraged
Do not be afraid
 
Do not fear
The path
Will be made clear
 
Wisdom
Truth
Faith
Confidence

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NATURE TRAILS # 14

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🇮🇳 INDIAN NAVY DAY 🇮🇳

Navy Day : 4th December

Navy Day in India is celebrated on 4 December every year to recognize the achievements and role of the Indian Navy to the country. 4 December was chosen as on that day in 1971, during Operation Trident, the Indian Navy sank four Pakistani vessels including PNS Khaibar, killing hundreds of Pakistani Navy personnel. On this day, those who martyred in the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 are also remembered.

During the days leading up to Navy Day, during Navy Week and the days prior to that, various events take place such as an open sea swimming competition, ships are open for visitors and school children, there is a veteran sailors lunch, performances by the Naval Symphonic Orchestra take place, an Indian Navy Inter School Quiz Competition happens, a Navy Half Marathon as well as an air display for school children and the beating retreat and tattoo ceremonies happen.

Navy Day Theme for 2020: “Indian Navy Combat Ready, Credible & Cohesive”.

Happy Navy Day!

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FIVE TRUTHS OF LIFE

These are sad truths of the present world though I don’t completely agree as it varies from person to person. This is not intended to spread negativity or pessimism but to raise more awareness to help us become better human beings!

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NOBLE THOUGHTS # 37

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VITAMIN C (Ascorbic Acid)

FLOWERS ~ 07

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DAY FOR THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED

International Day of Persons with Disabilities : 3rd December

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) is an international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. It has been observed with varying degrees of success around the planet. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life. It was originally called “International Day of Disabled Persons” until 2007. Each year the day focuses on a different issue.

Theme for 2020: “Building Black Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World”

https://www.un.org/en/observances/day-of-persons-with-disabilities

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POSITIVE VIBES # 12

Let’s bring more positivity in our lives …

THE FOOD OF THE GREEDY SOULS

GITA WISDOM # 41

कट्वम्ललवणात्युष्णतीक्ष्णरूक्षविदाहिनः।
आहारा राजसस्येष्टा दुःखशोकामयप्रदाः॥

Dry and irritable food which is sour, spicy and extremely hot is the preferred menu of the avaricious people. Such a diet promotes worries, sorrows and diseases. (17.9)

कड़वे, खट्टे, लवणयुक्त, बहुत गरम, तीखे, रूखे, दाहकारक और दुःख, चिन्ता तथा रोगों को उत्पन्न करने वाले आहार अर्थात्‌ भोजन करने के पदार्थ राजस पुरुष को प्रिय होते हैं
॥9॥

Dry and irritable food which is sour, spicy and extremely hot is the preferred menu of the avaricious people. Such a diet promotes worries, sorrows and diseases. (17.9)

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MORE THAN WORDS # 01

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