Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Rollercoaster Day August 16, 2016

DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Rollercoaster Day


Rollercoaster Day is celebrated annually on the 16th August. The origins of the celebration are not completely clear, however, the most widely believed explanation for Rollercoaster Day is that the date was chosen to mark the 16th August, 1898, which was when the very first patent for a rollercoaster ride was issued. The date has been marked by fairgrounds and fans of rollercoasters all over the world since the eighties.

Word of the Day

erratum 


Definition:(noun) An error in printing or writing, especially such an error noted in a list of corrections and bound into a book.
Synonyms:misprinttypoliteral error
Usage:Subsequent printings of the book contained an index of the errata that had been noted since the first printing.


Idiom of the Day


good gracious

 — A mild exclamation of surprise, alarm, dismay, annoyance, or exasperation.



History

Joseph Kittinger Parachutes from a Balloon at 102,800 feet (31,300 m) (1960)

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Kittinger is a former command pilot and career military officer in the US Air Force known for setting a number of records, including highest parachute jump and fastest speed reached by a human traveling through the atmosphere. In 1960, as part of the Air Force's Project Excelsior, he jumped from a balloon nearly 20 miles above the earth and fell for 4 minutes and 36 seconds before opening his parachute. 

Christian Mortensen (1882)

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When Mortensen died at the age of 115 years and 252 days, he was the oldest man who had ever lived whose age is undisputed. Mortensen was born in Denmark in 1882 and immigrated to the US in 1903. He worked in various trades until he retired in 1950. Twenty-eight years later, at the age of 96, he reportedly rode his bicycle to a retirement home in San Rafael, California, where he lived for the rest of his life. 

Pine Battle of Vinuesa

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The Pine Battle or Pinochada of Vinuesa in the province of Soria, Spain, takes place where King Juan I located his main residence in the 14th century. On August 16, the final day of the festival, there is a ceremonial mock battle in which the women of Vinuesa attack the men with pine branches. Centuries ago, when an image of the Virgin was found between two pine trees near the boundary between Vinuesa and Covaleda, a quarrel broke out over who would keep the image. The women tore branches from the pine trees and used them to strike their opponents, thus winning the battle for Vinuesa. 

NASA's New Climate Model of Ancient Venus Shows a Picture of a Habitable World

For a 2-billion-year-long span, ending about 715 million years ago, Venus was likely a much more pleasant spot that it is today. 
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1457: The first book ever printed was published by a German astrologer named Faust.

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1858 - A telegraphed message from Britain's Queen Victoria to U.S. President Buchanan was transmitted over the recently laid trans-Atlantic cable. 

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1923: the comic strip "Felix The Cat" debuted.

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1937 - Harvard University became the first school to have graduate courses in traffic engineering and administration. 

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1991: The Agricultural Progress Exhibit in Rock Springs, Pennsylvania, introduced cow shoes, rubber shoes for cows with hoof injuries.




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If You Were Born Today, August 16
You have exceptionally strong convictions, and some might call you hard-headed! You are a highly independent thinker. You value your freedom more than most. You never stop learning, and you accumulate knowledge easily because you are so open to it. You can reach success on your wit alone. As intelligent as you are, you are also extremely intuitive and have a spiritual side. At times, you can be uncompromising and willful, simply because you believe in yourself and your ideas. You are attracted to, or you attract, competent people who you admire for their sharp minds, regal manner, or wisdom. You need to totally respect the person you are with, and you will go to great lengths to support and accommodate the people you love. Famous people born today: Madonna, Timothy Hutton, Kathie Lee Gifford, James Cameron, Steve Carrell, Rumer Willis, Cameron Monaghan.


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Pictures of the day

SMS Seeadler


SMS Seeadler was a German unprotected cruiser of the Bussard class. Built at the Imperial Shipyard in Danzig in late 1890, Seeadler was armed with a main battery of eight 10.5-centimeter (4.1 in) guns and had a top speed of 15.5 knots (28.7 km/h; 17.8 mph). She spent almost her entire career abroad, mostly in German East Africa and German New Guinea. Decommissioned in 1914, during World War I Seeadler was used as a mine storage hulk outside Wilhelmshaven. On 19 April 1917, her cargo of mines exploded and destroyed the ship.
Seeadler is shown here during a visit to the United States for the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's voyage to the Americas.

Picture of Paris through rain-streaked window

City of Sun Showers

Photograph by Raffaele Tuzio, National Geographic 
Even in a rainstorm, Paris lives up to its nickname of the City of Light, as sun streaks through storm clouds over the city in this image by Raffaele Tuzio.







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RECIPE
Zucchini Parmesanhttp://www.foodlovinfamily.com/zucchini-parmesan/





CROCKPOT RECIPE





SWEETS

Blueberry pie scented thyme

blueberries
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Blueberry pie scented thyme
Serves 4
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Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
50 min
Ingredients
  1. 200 g flour
  2. 1 teaspoon baking powder
  3. 1 pinch of salt
  4. 50 g cold butter cut into cubes
  5. 100 g of brown sugar
  6. 125 ml of milk (or yogurt)
  7. 200 g of blueberries
  8. icing sugar
  9. Leaves of fresh thyme
Instructions
  1. Sift the flour with the baking powder, salt, add the cold butter cut into cubes and mix with your hands until mixture is grainy.
  2. Add sugar and milk (I put the yogurt, the result was excellent anyway), continuing to work with your hands until the mixture will be smooth and omogeneo.Imburrate a cake pan with low rim.
  3. Overturned the batter into the cake pan and hands divide the dough by placing it on the bottom also on the edge of the pan.
  4. Washed and dried cranberries.
  5. Sprinkle with icing sugar and distribute them on the cake.
  6. Bake the tart at 170 ° C for about 30-35 minutes.
  7. Before serving, sprinkle with sugar.
  8. Scented cake with a sprig of thyme.




ADULT COLORING


Pirates of the caribbean ... with Johnny Depp, From the gallery : Movie Posters
Pirates of the Caribbean ... with Johnny Depp




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QUOTE
In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision. - Dalai Lama





Australia’s Ayers Rock not only reaches 1,000 feet above the ground, but also extends about 1.5 miles below the surface! --------------------- It is reported that the US Defense Department still uses 8-inch floppy disks! --------------------- During a 1976 doubleheader, shortstop Toby Harrah of the Texas Rangers did not touch the ball once in all 18 innings of infield play! Submitted by Chester Tumidajewicz, Amsterdam, NY





CLEVER
Vinegar Alternate Uses
Useful Items


1. Prevent fabrics from fading – If you’re worried that your favorite piece of clothing will fade in the wash, soak it in an equal mix of water and vinegar for 15 minutes before the wash. The vinegar will protect the color.
2. Kill weeds – Did you know that by pouring vinegar on weeds you can effectively kill them?
3. Revive mushy vegetables – If your veggies have gained a mushy texture, you can fix it in a jiffy by dipping them in a mix of 2 cups of water and a teaspoon of vinegar for 10 minutes. Just remember to rinse them.
4. Clean your keyboard – Keyboards can get greasy and dirty, but cleaning them can be very easy. Unplug it from the computer, grab a microfiber cloth and dip it in a solution of equal parts water and vinegar, wring it as much as you can, and then wipe the grime off of the keys. If you need to clean between the keys, use cotton swabs.
5. Get rid of the smell of smoke – If you accidentally burned a dish and now the house stinks of smoke, grab a rag and dip it in vinegar, wring it, and then flap it around the room. It may feel silly, but the vinegar absorbs the smoke particles that make the house smell bad. You should also leave a bowl of vinegar in the kitchen for a few hours to absorb any leftover smell.




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