DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Pizza Day
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Pizza Day, your time to get your pizza eating game on! Yes, you heard correctly! A whole day – 24 happy hours – to celebrate that yummy carb that almost no one can do without! From the humble beginning to today’s gourmet offerings pizza has captured the heart and stomachs of people around the globe. Do you like the traditional cheese and pepperoni? Are you more adventurous and need to show that in your pizza toppings? Now is time to show the world!

You can say that Pizza Day started in the 10th century in Naples, Italy. This is when records first show the presence of pizza. It started out as a simple flatbread spread with sauce and sprinkled with cheese. I bet the women who most likely made this as a creative snack for their families had no idea the sensation that they had whipped up. Drive around any American city and I am sure you will be able to find a pizza place on almost every corner. From the chains that boast a perfect pizza exactly like every other one made from any of their stores to the quaint mom and pop restaurants that share their family traditions with us year after year. Which do you prefer? Personally, I like them both. Sometimes those commercials and funny jingles just get into my mind and make me drive over for a slice!

Pizza made its mark on America in 1905. In New York City, a pizzeria called Lombardi’s created the spark that would light hearts across the country from then until now – and with no conceivable end in sight! Amazingly, they are still in business! If you want to taste that first real pizza to hit American shores, head over to Little Italy in Manhattan and check them out.

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Word of the Day

smidgen

Definition:

(noun) A very small quantity or portion; a bit or mite.

Synonyms:

whit, iota, scintilla, shred, tittle

Usage:

He did not possess even a smidgen of courage and readily yielded his sandwich to an irate squirrel.

Idiom of the Day

hustle (one's) bustle

— To increase one's pace or sense of urgency; to hurry up; to get moving quickly.

History

John Quincy Adams Elected US President by Congress (1825)

Without a strong party system in place, the 1824 US presidential election was based on regional, rather than party, support. Consequently, of the five candidates who ran for office, none received enough electoral votes to take office, sending the decision to the House of Representatives under the terms of the twelfth amendment.

James Whitaker Wright (1846)

The son of a poor minister, Wright went on to become an extremely wealthy mining company owner. He lived a lavish lifestyle and mingled with the social elite, giving off the appearance of a legitimate and successful businessman. Yet, when his companies collapsed in 1900, it was revealed that he had earned his fortune by defrauding investors. Convicted in 1904 of fraud, he chose to end his own life rather than serve out his prison sentence.

Thaipusam

Thaipusam is a dramatic Hindu festival celebrated in India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and elsewhere. The day marks the victory of the god Subramaniam (Lord Murugar) over the demons, and it is a time of penance, usually involving self-mortification. In Malaysia, a statue of Subramaniam is taken from the Sri Mariamman temple and placed in a silver chariot. Then begins a grand procession to his tomb in the Batu Caves, where the statue is carried up 272 steps and placed beside the permanent statue kept there. The next day about 200,000 people begin to pay homage.

Does the Sound of Noisy Eating Drive You Mad? Here's Why

If you've ever been tempted to confront someone slurping their soup in a restaurant, or if a person breathing loudly next to you in the movie theater is enough to make your blood boil, then you're not alone.
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1870 - The United States Weather Bureau was authorized by Congress. The bureau is officially known as the National Weather Service (NWS).

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1932 - America entered the 2-man bobsled competition for the first time at the Olympic Winter Games held at Lake Placid, NY.

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1942 - Daylight-saving "War Time" went into effect in the U.S.

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1960 - The first star was placed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star was for Joanne Woodward.

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1962 - Neil Sedaka recorded "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" for the first time.

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1964 - The Beatles made the first of three record-breaking appearances on "The Ed Sullivan Show." 73 million people watched the show. It was their American TV debut.

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1997 - "The Simpsons" became the longest-running prime-time animated series. "The Flintstones" held the record previously.

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DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, February 9

You are a person who is very committed to what you believe in, and sometimes very stubbornly so! You are a true artist at heart--creative to an extreme, and sometimes nervous if you are not channeling your considerable artistic talent constructively. Compassionate and concerned, you care much about others, but often come across in a detached manner. It is very important that you finish the projects you start, which is not always easy for you, in order to feel content and satisfied. Famous people born today: Alice Walker, Mia Farrow, Joe Pesci, Gypsy Rose Lee, Dean Rusk.

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THE 2017 AMERICAN ICON ART COMPETITION

$3000 IN CASH PRIZES -

ENTRY DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2017

Forgotten America: Places, People, Things

For most of us life in the US moves pretty fast. If we don’t slow down once in a while we can overlook many amazing experiences. This year’s theme is about capturing those images, the places, people and things that tell a story of the overlooked or forgotten in America. Show us your vision of Forgotten American and you could win cash prizes and be part of the Sausalito Art Festival.

For further information: American Icon Art Competition

Pictures of the day

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Liudas Parulskis Executed Ingenious Project

Artist makes trolley buses disappear in Lithuania

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Mo Chroi pattern by Eileen Casey

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Sunset Socks

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Camilla pattern by SpillyJane



				Camilla pattern by SpillyJane Hey, it’s a free pattern! Enjoy!

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Debardeur Ears of corn pattern by de breimadammen



				Debardeur Ears of corn pattern by de breimadammen Yardage 164 - 191 yards (150 - 175 m)

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Ruby Red Ballerina Slippers pattern by Jessica Biscoe



				Ruby Red Ballerina Slippers pattern by Jessica Biscoe These cute, girly slippers make the perfect indoor shoes, and are

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Valentine's Day Love Bug Hat pattern by ChemKnits

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thanks, Phyllis

The Wool Eater Blanket pattern by Sarah London

crochet
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Baby Owl Mary Jane Slippers pattern by Amelia Abran



				Baby Owl Mary Jane Slippers pattern by Amelia Abran So adorable!

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Bright Circle Stripe Floor Cushion pattern by Lisa Richardson

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Let's Try Lace Scarf

Let's Try Lace ScarfDesign by Mary Ann Sipes

Skill Level
Easy

Finished Size
Approximately 35 1/4 x 67 inches

Materials

Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight yarn (3 oz/165 yds/84g per skein):
2 skeins #2713 buttercup
Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle

Gauge
4 sc = 1 inch

Instructions
Center
Row 1 (WS): Ch 20; sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch, turn. (19 sc)
Row 2 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as a dc on this and following rows), dc in each rem sc, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each dc across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each of next 8 sc, ch 1, sk next sc, dc in next sc, ch 1, sk next sc, dc in each of last 8 sc, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each dc and in each ch-1 sp across, turn.
Row 6: Ch 3, dc in each of next 7 sc, ch 1, sk next 2 sc, 3 dc in next sc; ch 1, sk next 2 sc, dc in each of last 7 sc, turn.
Row 7: Rep row 5.
Row 8: Ch 3, dc in each of next 4 sc, ch 1, [sk next 2 sc, 3 dc in next sc] 3 times; ch 1, sk next 2 sc, dc in each of last 4 sc, turn.
Row 9: Rep row 5.
Row 10: Ch 4 (counts as a dc and a ch-1 sp on this and following rows), [sk next 3 sc, 3 dc in next sc] 4 times; ch 1, sk next 2 sc, dc in last sc, turn.
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each dc and in each ch-1 sp to turning ch-4; sc in sp formed by turning ch-4 and in 3rd ch of same turning ch-4, turn.
Row 12: Ch 3, dc in each of next 3 sc, ch 1, [sk next 2 sc, 3 dc in next sc] 3 times; ch 1, sk next 2 sc, dc in each of last 4 sc, turn.
Row 13: Rep row 5.
Row 14: Ch 3, dc in each of next 6 sc, ch 1, sk next 2 sc, 3 dc in next sc; ch 1, sk next 2 sc, dc in each of last 7 sc, turn.
Row 15: Rep row 5.
Row 16: Ch 3, dc in each of next 7 sc, ch 1, sk next sc, dc in next sc, ch 1, sk next sc, dc in each of last 8 sc, turn.
Row 17: Rep row 5.
Row 18: Ch 3, dc in each sc, turn.
Row 19: Ch 1, sc in each dc across, turn.
Rows 20–163: [Work rows 4–19] 9 times.

Border
Ch 1, sc in first sc, working across last row, [ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook, sk next 2 sc, sc in next sc] 6 times; working across next side in ends of rows, *ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook, sk next dc row, sc in next sc row; rep from * across to next corner; working across next side in unused lps of beg ch, [ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook, sk next 2 unused lps, sc in next lp] 6 times; working across next side in ends of rows, **ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook, sk next dc row, sc in next sc row; rep from ** to first sc; ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook; join with sl st in first sc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

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RECIPES
thanks, Gloria
Guacamole Deviled Eggs

coconutandlime

Ingredients:
10 hardboiled eggs, peeled and sliced length-wise
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced hot pepper
1 teaspoon minced onion
1 small avocado

hot sauce

to garnish:
baby cherry tomato halves

Directions:
In a small bowl, use a fork and thoroughly mix together all ingredients. Spoon an equal amount into each of the egg halves. Top each with a baby tomato half.

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CROCKPOT RECIPE
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Crockpot Breakfast Casserole

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SWEETS
thanks, Ida

Healthy 3 Ingredient Flourless Banana Bread Bars

ADULT COLORING

CRAFTS

Rake Head Bird Or Butterfly Feederhometalk

Let's create a rustic upcycled bird (or butterfly) feeder out of an old rake head.

You can find old rake heads in goodwill stores or yard sales...

After giving the rake a wash in water, use two large staple nails to attach to the top of the fence. The rake was a perfect fit between the pickets.

Add your fruit. I used tangelos as we have an enormous tree of this fruit.

Then sit with your cup of tea and watch... as the feathered friends enjoy. These wee wax eye birds were ever so grateful to see this new feeding station , as it is mid winter here, and food is becoming scarce for them.