#23 february

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Soundwave Festival | Sydney, Australia | 23 February 2014

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U.S. Customs agents unload 700 cases of Canadian Scotch whiskey from the fishing trawler "Notus," which was captured by the U.S. Coast Guard off Montauk Point, February 23, 1931.

Photo: Associated Press

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@Calum5SOS: Wore some bibs tonight

23 February 2015

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Happy Last Supper of Laura Palmer Day for those who celebrate

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Feast Day of Saint Milburga, 23 February

Milburga, Milburgh, or Mildburh, was the eldest daughter of Mercian sub-king Merewalh (or Merwal/Merewald). She and her two sisters have been likened to the three theological virtues, with Milburga assigned to faith, as her name means “gentle protection.”

Milburga entered the Benedictine monastery of Wenlock, Shropshire (now known as Wenlock Priory in Much Wenlock), becoming one of the virgin abesses. She was particularly noted for her humility, with a kind, attentive, friendly, and caring demeanour toward everyone.

Living a pastoral life, Saint Milburga is called upon for the protection and growth of crops, particularly of barley, corn, and other field plants, as well as gardens.

Many did also bear witness to her close communication with and a mysterious, special power over the natural world, particularly sources of water and that of birds. Thus, Saint Milburga is fittingly assigned as patroness of wild and domestic birds. With regard to birds, it is told that geese would avoid damaging the local crops when she asked, and is often depicted with a goose.

With water, Saint Milburga is said to have caused a river to swell, and the miraculous creation of a healing spring. There is a holy well dedicated to her that still stands now on the site in Wenlock Priory.

Saint Milburga was also endowed with the gifts of healing, discernment, and clairvoyance, and saw many events at a great distance. She often healed using herbs she grew at the abbey, restored sight to the blind, and even performed the resurrection of a child. Her namesake holy well is a destination for pilgrimages, with reports of miraculous cures of sore eyes from it’s water, even in recent times.

On what is known as Holy Thursday at Much Wenlock, there is a celebration where ladies make wishes into the well, young men toast beer brewed from water collected from the church roof (due to her connection to barley), while women sip sugar water. Plum simnel cake was historically also eaten at her feast day, and the merriment would continue with songs and games.

References: 1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mildburh

2) https://beedurban.substack.com/p/the-goose-saints-resurrection-reciprocity\

3) https://orthochristian.com/77751.html

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I decided to mark Saint Milburga’s feast day, as she is patron saintess of birds, by making “cheater” plum tarte tatin (riffed from this recipe), including a layer of homemade fig jam (with fruit from my prior tree) underneath the plum slices, and sweetened with honey from the neighbour's hives. They came out quite pretty, and were very delicious! 

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#OTD in Irish History | 23 February:

1317 – Bruce’s army marches south and reaches Castleknock, within sight of Dublin. The mayor of Dublin has imprisoned the Earl of Ulster, who is suspected of being sympathetic to Bruce. The citizens of Dublin destroy some of the northern and western suburbs, to prevent Bruce from using them as a base – to the later inconvenience of the administration, as many of the buildings it uses as law…

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National Tile Day

National Tile Day is on February 23, and we are supercharged to enjoy the aesthetic pleasure of the superb craftsmanship and creativity of the tile industry. Did you know that tiles have existed for thousands of years? Yes, mostly ceramic, mosaic, and stone tiles, and they have evolved into the many varieties so many of us crave today.

History of National Tile Day

Tiles are timeless elements of architectural endeavors and design. Seeing them on the walls, floors, and roofs provides aesthetic pleasure, and they have become inseparable from architecture and designs in all spheres, both domestic and public.

More than that, tiles can be used for flooring all through the house. Kitchens, bathroom, toilet, sitting room; every room in the house can have tiles on the floor to provide a strong, durable, and beautiful flooring. There are many types of tiles, from ceramic, porcelain, and glass to marble, granite, and other natural stone tiles, and many others.

The use of tiles in history began in ancient Egypt several millennia back, and they were used for decorative purposes. They were mostly found in murals, mosaics, and various other designs. The Egyptians had already begun using blue brick tiles to decorate their homes around the fourth millennium B.C., and glazed brick tiles were common in Mesopotamia also, as found on the famous Ishtar Gate in Babylon, which was tiled and decorated with lions, bulls, and dragons. The Islamic empires are given credit for the spread of ceramic tiles as wall coverings, and then the Chinese via their access to the silk trade routes.

Today, tiles exist all over the world, gracing the walls and floors of millions of structures. They have evolved to different designs, patterns, and arrangements that are beautiful and pleasing to the sight, and National Tile Day exists as a moment to celebrate this wonderful, awe-inspiring craftsmanship.

National Tile Day timeline

3500 B.C.Tiles in Egypt

In Egyptian culture, they decorate their houses with blue brick tiles.

1500sPortuguese Heritage

Portugal incorporates the ceramic tile arts as an integral part of its cultural expression, influenced greatly by the Moorish influence of North Africa.

1956Tiling Company

The tile company Osiarte creates tiles used by artist Cândido Portinari to create the mural ‘As Quatro Estações,’ located in Rio de Janeiro.

2017National Tile Day

The biggest international tile and stone show in North America, Covering, initiates National Tile Day to draw attention to the importance of tiles in architecture and designs.

National Tile Day FAQs

Do tiles make the room cold?

Not necessarily. And there are specially made tiles that can regulate temperature, be it cold or hot.

What are the qualities of a good tile?

It should be without cracks, sturdy, be of regular shape and size, and should make a clear ringing sound when you strike it.

What is the difference between interior and exterior tiles?

There is no clear-cut difference, but exterior tile should have grit that provides traction when it gets wet, and should be slip-resistant and frost-proof.

How To Celebrate National Tile Day

Browse through various tile designs

Pick out designs

Share your experience

Surf the net and browse the myriad tile arrangements and designs up there, feeding yourself on the aesthetic pleasures. You will find awe-inspiring craftsmanship that will blow your mind.

This is a time to pick out tile designs for your apartment, dream house, or building. You can also research the prices of the tiles, and what it would take to afford them in your apartment.

Talk to your friends and families on social media and around about tiles, their versatility, and why you love them. You can do this with the tag #NationalTileDay on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and other social media platforms.

5 Fun Facts About Tiles

It began in Egypt

The Arabs spread It

Spick and span

One million tiles

Freezing cold

The use of tiles began in Egypt before spreading to other parts of the world.

The Arabs were the ones who spread the use of tiles into Europe, where it soon gained ground.

A mixture of water and vinegar is a great and inexpensive cleaning solution for tiles.

More than one million tiles were imported from Sweden to cover the roof of the Sydney Opera House in Australia.

Porcelain tiles are best-suited to freezing weather conditions because of their density.

Why We Love National Tile Day

A time to appreciate tiles

Tiles are calming

They serve as a protective surface

What better day is there to appreciate the great craftsmanship behind tiles than this? This day affords us the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of tiles in their different facets.

Tiles can create a warm atmosphere, which adds to the feel of a home. This makes the home more enjoyable and the ambiance cozy.

Tiles protect surfaces in the house, and the building itself, as a shield against water, heat, and other things that can destroy it. It also protects the floor from dust and can last a lifetime.

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