Wednesday, July 8, 2015

SCUD Day JULY 8, 2015

DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate SCUD Day

SCUD Day stands for Savor the Comic, Unplug the Drama Day, and encourages those of us whose lives might have a touch too much drama to step back, relax, and enjoy the funnier side of life. Relaxation and humour are good for your physical and mental well-being, so turn the drama down a notch and enjoy a good laugh instead.


Word of the Day

orthography 


Definition:(noun) A method of representing a language or the sounds of language by written symbols; spelling.
Synonyms:writing system
Usage:She was familiar with many of the regional dialects, but she did not recognize this orthography.



History

First Issue of The Wall Street Journal Is Published (1889)


The most influential American business-oriented paper and one of the most respected dailies in the world, The Wall Street Journal has been printed continuously since it was founded in 1889 by Charles Dow, Edward Jones, and Charles Bergstresser. In that time, it has won more than 30 Pulitzer Prizes. It has one of the highest daily circulations in the US and a worldwide daily circulation of more than 2 million. 

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross (1926)


Kübler-Ross was a Swiss-American psychiatrist whose pioneering work in the field of thanatology—the study of death and dying—has had a lasting influence on the medical community. In her groundbreaking book, On Death and Dying, she first discussed what is now known as the Kübler-Ross model, which uses the "five stages of grief" to explain the experience of dying patients: denial, anger, bargaining for time, depression, and acceptance.

Winnipeg Folk Festival


The largest event of its kind in North America, the Winnipeg Folk Festival is a music festival featuring bluegrass, gospel, jazz, Cajun, swing, Celtic, and other performers from Canada and around the world. There are concerts, jam sessions, a juried handicrafts village, children's performances, and folk dancing. Held at Birds Hill Park, about 19 miles northeast of Winnipeg, the festival was started in 1974 by Mitch Podolak, a veteran in the folk music field. Although it lasts for five days, it also operates on a year-round basis as a folklore and music center.

Seafaring Spiders Depend on Their "Sails" and "Anchors"


Spiders can travel large distances across water like ships, using their legs as sails and their silk as an anchor, a new study has found. The study explains how spiders are able to migrate across vast distances and why they are quick to colonize new areas. 
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1693 - Uniforms for police in New York City were authorized.



1865 - C.E. Barnes patented the machine gun.



1881 - Edward Berner, druggist in Two Rivers, WI, poured chocolate syrup on ice cream in a dish. To this time chocolate syrup had only been used for making ice-cream sodas.



1907 - Florenz Ziegfeld staged his first "Follies" on the roof of the New York Theater in New York City. 



1969 - The U.S. Patent Office issued a patent for the game "Twister." 



1996 - The Spice Girls debut single "Wannabe" was released in Great Britain.

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Steve Lawrence (born Sidney Liebowitz in BrooklynNew York)

75 Yesterday


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Ringo Starr (Richard Starkey) is 75 today.

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Carl Hilding "Doc" Severinsen was born in Arlington, Oregon.
Severinsen is best known for leading the NBC Orchestra on The
Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
 beginning in 1962
. The
group became the most visible big band in America. 
He made
his broadcasting debut 
playing live popular music on KODL
radio in 
The Dalles, Oregon. 



DAILY SQU-EEZ



If You Were Born Today, July 7

You are excellent at putting ideas into action and working hard for what you want in life. Recognition may at times make you feel uncomfortable or shy, but quiet recognition is a true motivator for you. You have a respectable, authoritative air about you. You can be a real worrier at times, but worry in healthy doses when achieved helps you to plan effectively. At times, you can be stubborn and a little controlling. Certainly, you often feel that one person is better than a group to get a job done. You are a builder and enjoy taking the lead, quietly. Famous people born today: Gustav Mahler, Ringo Starr, Pierre Cardin, Shelley Duvall, Michelle Kwan.



Picture of the day
Leucanthemum vulgare
Leucanthemum vulgare, popularly known as the ox-eye daisy, is a flowering plant native to the grasslands of Europe and temperate Asia. This flower is often cultivated as an ornamental plant, and in Russia it is the symbol of Peter and Fevronia Day.

Picture of a man in a boat with birds overhead reflected in the water, Bangladesh

Skies Below

Photograph by SK JaYed, National Geographic 
With teeming skies above and below, a fisherman rows out to make his catch during the rainy season in Bangladesh. SK JaYed captured the shot from the top of a bridge.



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Frederick Fox - Willow Yarns
Frederick Fox is a great playmate during the day and helps keep the nightmares away at night. Crochet him for a child you know and watch their eyes light ...
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Free Pattern: Weave Square
Here's what I was making from this post! Did you guess right? I thought I'd share with you a square I have made! I got the idea from a picture I found online....

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RECIPE
thanks, heide


Taco Pie - a delicious easy dinner idea for a busy weeknight

You'll Need:
1/4 cup butter

2/3 cup milk

1 package Taco Bell seasoning mix
 
2 1/2 cups mashed potato flakes (or leftover mashed potatoes-omit butter & milk)
1 pound ground beef or Turkey
1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup salsa

1 cup shredd
ed lettuce

1 medium tomato, diced

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Sour cream, optional

Preheat oven 350F.
In a medium sauce pan, melt butter & Add milk, 2 Tbs taco seasoning, mixing well.
Remove from heat, add potato flakes, mixing until incorporated.
Press mixture into the bottom of a regular pie plate, then Bake the "crust" for 7-10 minutes until it just 
BARELY turns golden brown. In the meantime, cook beef & onions in a skillet until beef is browned and 
cooked through. Drain. Add Salsa & remaining taco seasoning. Cook until bubbly.
Pour into crust. Bake for 15 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.

Let cool for 5 minutes. Top with cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes, black olives, jalapeno slices, etc



CROCKPOT RECIPE
stephanie o'dea

CrockPot Cheesecake Recipe

I've never made a cheesecake before; I always thought it sounded complicated. I'm a pretty picky cheesecake eater, I hate it to be dried out, and I don't want the cheesey part to be too thick. I like a bit of crust in every bite. 
The Ingredients.
serves 6 or so
Crust 

- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (I used gluten free crums)

- 2 tablespoon brown sugar 
- 3 tablespoon melted butter
 (salted or unsalted, your choice)

Filling


- 16 unces cream cheese, room temperature (I nuked mine for 30 seconds to get it soft) 
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
 (I like Baker's Sugar because the granules are so small)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature (I put the eggs in a bowl of hot water for a few minutes)
 
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (mmm. cream.)

- 1 teaspoon good vanilla extract (not imitation!)
- 1 tablespoon flour 

Directions.
 

Find a heat-resistant dish that will fit into your crockpot for the cheesecake. You are going to create a bain marie, or water bath. I used a 1.5 qt Corning Ware dish and it fit nicely into 6qt oval. 


I tried a round cake pan in a 4 qt round, and that fit too. But I opted for my 6qt, because I'm more comfortable with how it heats.

In a plastic zipper bag, beat the animal crackers into crumbs with a rolling pin. Put a cup of the crumbs into a medium bowl, and add melted butter and brown sugar. Stir until it's wet and crumby. Press the crumbs into the bottom of the dish you are going to use.

In a separate bowl, cream the cheese, sugar, eggs, flour, cream, and vanilla with a hand-mixer. Unless you have one of those fancy Kitchen Aids. Then use that. Pour the cheese mixture on top of the crust. Lick the bowl. 

Add 1/2 to 1 cup of water to the bottom of your crockpot.
 Lower the dish inside, being careful to notslosh water into your cheesecake. 

Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours. Check after 1 hour, just in case. 


The cheesecake is done when the edges are no longer shiny and have set. 

Touch lightly to see that you don't get a bunch of stuff on your finger---then you know it's done. My cheesecake wasn't perfectly set in the middle, but I unplugged the crock anyhow.

I cooked it for exactly 2 hours.
 Let the cheesecake sit in the cooling crockpot for an hour, before removing and transferring to the refrigerator. Chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours before cutting and serving. 

The Verdict.
 

wow. This was a complete success. I couldn't get enough. 
I was quite pleased that the texture was moist and gooey, yet perfectly set and just like a good quality cheesecake. 




CRAFT

Lamps & Chandeliers You Can Create 


21 DIY Lamps & Chandeliers You Can Create From Everyday Objects



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QUOTE
Your big opportunity may be right where you are now. - Napoleon Hill



PUZZLE







Oregon’s Ninkasi Brewing Company brews a stout using yeast that has travelled to space. South African baby Hanru van Niekerk was born on November 11, 2014, with a birthmark on his forehead shaped like the number 12! Spring gets approximately 30 seconds shorter every year! Lon Mitchell of Jenison, MI, has collected over 16,900 Dennis the Menace cartoons since 1957! (Submitted by Lon Mitchell, Jenison, MI)



"Good Morning" in Lithuanian (Lithuania) - Laba ryta





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EYE OPENER
Must-See Historic Moments In Photographs

The World's First Female Fighter Pilot

The World's First Female Fighter Pilot

The Original Ronald Mcdonald, 1963

The Original Ronald Mcdonald, 1963

 Cutting The Big Trees

Cutting The Big Trees

Keith’s Bicycle Track, 1901

Keith’s Bicycle Track, 1901

 Elvis Backstage, 1956

Elvis Backstage, 1956

The Glasses John Lennon Wore When He Was Assassinated, 1980

The Glasses John Lennon Wore When He Was Assassinated, 1980

 Norway Receive Their First Ever Shipment Of Bananas,1905

Norway Receive Their First Ever Shipment Of Bananas,1905

 Bird’s Eye View Of Jfk’s Funeral In The Capitol Building, November, 1963

Bird’s Eye View Of Jfk’s Funeral In The Capitol Building, November, 1963

 Coca-Cola Comes To France, 1950

Coca-Cola Comes To France, 1950

 View From The Top On The Opening Day Of The Empire State Building, 1931

View From The Top On The Opening Day Of The Empire State Building, 1931

Harley Davidson’s First Factory, 1903

Harley Davidson’s First Factory, 1903

 Three Men Run In The Marathon At The First Modern Olympic Games, 1896

Three Men Run In The Marathon At The First Modern Olympic Games, 1896

 Measuring Bathing Suits, If They Were Too Short, Women Would Be Fined, 1920’s

Measuring Bathing Suits, If They Were Too Short, Women Would Be Fined, 1920’s

 Salvador Dali Kisses The Hand Of Raquel Welch After Finishing His Famous Portrait Of Her, 1965

Salvador Dali Kisses The Hand Of Raquel Welch After Finishing His Famous Portrait Of Her, 1965

 Baby Cages Used To Ensure That Children Get Enough Sunlight And Fresh Air When Living In An Apartment Building, 1937

Baby Cages Used To Ensure That Children Get Enough Sunlight And Fresh Air When Living In An Apartment Building, 1937

 Elvis In The Army, 1958

Elvis In The Army, 1958

 The First Ever Underground Train Journey, Edgware Road Station, London, 1862

The First Ever Underground Train Journey, Edgware Road Station, London, 1862

The Beatles Play For 18 People In The Aldershot Club, December 1961. They Were To Become Superstars In One And A Half Year.

The Beatles Play For 18 People In The Aldershot Club, December 1961. They Were To Become Superstars In One And A Half Year.

The Real Winnie The Pooh And Christopher Robin, 1927

The Real Winnie The Pooh And Christopher Robin, 1927

 Hannah Stilley, Born 1746, Photographed In 1840. Probably The Earliest Born Individual Captured On Film

Hannah Stilley, Born 1746, Photographed In 1840. Probably The Earliest Born Individual Captured On Film

 Disneyland Employee Cafeteria In 1961
Disneyland Employee Cafeteria In 1961

Massive Crowds Gather For The First Woodstock, 1969

Massive Crowds Gather For The First Woodstock, 1969

 Annette Kellerman Promotes Women’s Right To Wear A Fitted One-piece Bathing Suit, 1907. She Was Arrested For Indecency

Annette Kellerman Promotes Women’s Right To Wear A Fitted One-piece Bathing Suit, 1907. She Was Arrested For Indecency

Painter Of The Brooklyn Bridge,1914

Painter Of The Brooklyn Bridge,1914

 Grotto In An Iceberg, Photographed During The British Antarctic Expedition, 5 Jan 1911.

Grotto In An Iceberg, Photographed During The British Antarctic Expedition, 5 Jan 1911.


Albert Einstein, Summer 1939 Nassau Point, Long Island, Ny

Albert Einstein, Summer 1939 Nassau Point, Long Island, Ny





The Graves Of A Catholic Woman And Her Protestant Husband, Holland, 1888

 Austrian Boy Receives New Shoes During WWII

Austrian Boy Receives New Shoes During WWII

 First Morning After Sweden Changed From Driving On The Left Side To Driving On The Right, 1967
First Morning After Sweden Changed From Driving On The Left Side To Driving On The Right, 1967

A Lone Man Refusing To Do The Nazi Salute, 1936

A Lone Man Refusing To Do The Nazi Salute, 1936



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