Saturday, March 18, 2017

Quilting Day March 18, 2017

DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Quilting Day
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In 1991, the National Quilting Association decided to create a special day to celebrate and inspire lovers of quilting and to encourage others to take up this charming and addictive craft. Quilting Day was born, and has been celebrated ever since by quilt and patchwork lovers every spring.
Quilting is basically a form of sewing where small pieces of fabric are stitched together. It has been practised for hundreds of years and is particularly associated with the pioneering culture of North America; many famous quilting block patterns, such as ‘Log Cabin’, ‘Wild Geese’ and ‘Tree of Life’ were created in this period.
You could mark Quilting Day by joining a quilting group and learning how to make your own quilt – there are numerous classes throughout the country that will teach you different stitches and embellishing techniques. If you are already an experienced quilter then why not share your love with the next generation?
thanks for the Sassy Ladies, Virg
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Word of the Day

portent 


Definition:(noun) An indication of something important or calamitous about to occur.
Synonyms:omenprognosticationpresageprodigy
Usage:The soldier looked to the sky for a portent and was gripped with fear when he read his future in the clouds.
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Idiom of the Day

in the event that

 — If it should happen or be the case that. 

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History

Peace of Riga between Poland and Soviet Union (1921)

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When Poland declared its independence in 1918 in the aftermath of WWI, its borders—like many at that time—were not formally determined. By 1920, war had broken out over conflicting expansionist attempts between Soviet Russia and Poland, which wanted its 1772 border restored. The Peace of Riga treaty split contested land between Poland and the Soviets, setting the border and effectively halting Russian expansion into Europe. 

John Hoyer Updike (1932)

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Updike was a prolific American author whose novels and stories usually deal with the tensions and frustrations of middle-class life. Published between 1961 and 1990, his four famous "Rabbit" novels follow an ordinary American man through the latter decades of the 20th century. Updike is one of the few authors to have won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction more than once. He was also a respected literary critic who championed young authors.

Bering Sea Ice Golf Classic

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This golfing challenge, played on a six-hole course with bright orange golf balls, takes place on the frozen Bering Sea off Nome, Alaska, at a time when the winds can be gale-strength. Par is 41, but winners have claimed scores as low as 23. Entry fees benefit the Lions Club. The tournament, not a wholly serious affair, coincides with the final days of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race that starts about the first of March and ends in Nome about two weeks later. 

Has Your Doctor Been Up for 24 hours? Rule Change Will Allow It for New Residents

New guidelines by the organization that oversees medical residency programs for new doctors in the United States will soon allow first-year residents to work shifts as long as 24 hours, eight hours more than the current limit. 
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1541 - Hernando de Soto observed the first recorded flood of the Mississippi River. 

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1813 - David Melville patented the gas streetlight. 

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1834 - The first railroad tunnel in the U.S. was completed. The work was in Pennsylvania

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1881 - Barnum and Bailey's Greatest Show on Earth opened in Madison Square Gardens. 

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1899 - Phoebe, a moon of the planet Saturn, was discovered. 

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1902 - Enrico Caruso recorded 10 arias for the Gramophone Company. He was the first well-known performer to make a record. 

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1909 - Einar Dessau of Denmark used a short wave transmitter to become the first person to broadcast as a "ham" operator. 

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1911 - Theodore Roosevelt opened the Roosevelt Dam in Arizona. It was the largest dam in the U.S. at the time. 

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1922 - Princeton and Yale played the first intercollegiate indoor polo championship. 

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1931 - Schick Inc. displayed the first electric shaver. 

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1945 - Maurice "Rocket" Richard became the first National Hockey League (NHL) player to score 50 goals in a single season. 

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1952 - In Philadelphia, PA, the first plastic lenses were fitted for a cataract patient. 

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1954 - RKO Pictures was sold for $23,489,478. It became the first motion picture studio to be owned by an individual. The person was Howard Hughes. 

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1966 - Scott Paper began selling paper dresses for $1. I loved wearing them .. can you believe???? lol

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1986 - The U.S. Treasury Department announced that a clear, polyester thread was to be woven into bills in an effort to thwart counterfeiters. 

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1989 - A 4,400-year-old mummy was discovered at the Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt. 

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1992 - Donna Summer received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 

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2016 - Legacy Recordings released "Elvis Presley: The Album Collection." The 60 CD box set included all of the albums Elvis recorded and RCA released in his lifetime. 


DAILY SQU-EEK



If You Were Born Today, March 18
You are an extremely intuitive person who is sometimes hard to read--and hard to reach! You seem to need more quiet time for personal reflection than most. However, when you are with others you are sociable, interested, and lively. You relate well to people from all walks of life. You have a great need for stimulation and change in your daily routines. Famous people born today: Edgar Cayce, Queen Latifah, John Updike, Vanessa Williams, Lily Collins.Related image
READERS INFO

1.

Pot of Gold Music Festival

Mar 17-18, 2017

Chandler, AZ 

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Lively parties, thirst-quenching suds and Warwick Davis are staples of a killer St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Based in Chandler, Arizona, the Pot of Gold Music Festival has given fans a truly epic reason to part for St. Paddy’s Day since 2005 – well before the scorching summer reaches heatstroke-worthy levels. With bearable temperatures in a charming Southwestern city, the festival attracts a medley of music-lovers, spring breakers and even fans from the baseball spring training event nearby.

More than 30,000 people come to Chandler to hear the hottest music acts and engage in traditional, leprechaun-like mischief. You’re probably familiar with the “Luck of the Irish” saying, but Pot of Gold wasn’t completely engineered by chance. It took brains, careful planning and a love for great music to create an unforgettable St. Paddy’s Day experience.
further info: Pot Of Gold Home

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further info: Kent, UK- March 18, 2017

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Pictures of the day

Phelsuma grandis
Phelsuma grandis is a species of day gecko that lives in Madagascar. Found in a wide range of habitats, it can measure up to 30 centimeters (12 in) in length.

ALASKA RANGE
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Wintry peaks of the Alaska Range are reflected in a pristine pool of water in the high tundra.

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knit, 1 - 10 yrs
thanks, Leah

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Bike Basket pattern by Margie Dougherty
Two-color basketweave mosaic colorwork is easy to knit (only one color at a time!) and sturdy enough to hold stuff safely while biking.
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crochet
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crochet
thanks, Clara
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RECIPE
thanks, Shelley

CROCKPOT RECIPE

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SWEETS
thanks, Heide
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  Knitting & Sewing Doodles are just that. 15 knitting icons and 15 sewing doodles.:

ADULT COLORING

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CRAFTS

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CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crafts

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PUZZLE


WORD SEARCH

align
annoy

brick
bright

constraint
crab
craze
crook
denial
destruction
dirty
disturb

empty
erratic
ether

focus
gauge
gone

heard
humor

idiot
index

liquid
mate
money
mumble

need

parades
poet
print
prison
rocket

script
stand
sugar

tassle

thanks, Shelley
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QUOTE
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Dung from giraffes at Doue-La-Fontaine Zoo in Western France is used to help power homes in the nearby city of Angers.--------------------- London Hall was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, on January 27,2017 - giving her the same birthday as mom, Lisa and Dad, Michael!--------------------- Soccer team Manchester United spent more money on players in just two years than Leicester City has spent in its entire 132-year history.

CLEVER

Add soap and water to a dirty blender and blend it clean.

When I first saw my mom blending soap and water in her blender, I was pretty sure she was finally losing it. Then she explained that a quick rinse to make sure there’s no dried on gunk plus one blend cycle leaves you ready for another round. It cleans the whole blender quickly and perfectly, and now I’m hooked!
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EYE OPENER


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