Tuesday, April 11, 2017

World Parkinson's Disease Day April 11, 2017

DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate World Parkinson's Disease Day
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World Parkinson’s Disease Day marks the birthday of Dr. J Parkinson. On this day there are efforts made to increase the public awareness of this terrible disease, as well as all the good works put forth by the worlds organizations dedicated to eradicating this disease. There are activities to promote this the entire world over, and the opportunity to participate is open to any and all who want to help in this effort.
One of the popular ways of supporting the awareness of this disease is participating in marathons in cities throughout the world. The number of countries that are participating in this expand every year, including Uruguay, Mexico, Bolivia, Fulvio Captinio, the USA, and an increasing number with every passing year.
Dr. Parkinson first described the disease in An Essay on the Shaking Palsy, he described a pattern of lessened muscular power, involuntary tremulous motion, even if these are supported. There is at tendency to bend the body forwards, and to involuntarily switch from a walking to a running pace, while the sense and intellect deteriorate.
One of the prominent symbols of Parkinson’s disease is the red tulip, and this was established at the 9th World Parkinson’s Disease Day at the Luxembourg Conference. The story of the Red Tulip can be tied back to J.W.S. Van der Wereld, a Dutch Horticulturalist who was suffering from Parkinson’s disease. He had successfully generated a Red and White Tulip, and named it in honor of the man who named his medical condition. On the tail of this, the Tulip received the Award of Merit, granted by the Royal Horticultural Society in London, and then was granted the Royal General Bulb Growers, Trial Garden Award.
Many people do not understand what Parkinson’s is, or are unaware of how to identify it. In the interest of promoting awareness of this disease, a simplified description follows. It is a disorder that results in the degeneration of the central nervous system, and directly impacts those that nerves that handle motor functions for the body as a whole. As the disease advances, it becomes apparent from the slowness of their body, and the increasing stiffness of their limbs that there is a developing problem. Their limbs will begin to shake uncontrollably as it gets further on, and eventually an entire scope of additional symptoms will develop as more and more motor functions are impacted. Sufferers are often tired, and memory problems become more apparent as time goes on.
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Word of the Day

pincer 


Definition:(noun) A grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods.
Synonyms:chelanipperclaw
Usage:The front pair of legs terminate in very strong and heavy pincers.

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Idiom of the Day

the idiot box

 — slang A television set, or television in general




History

Buchenwald Concentration Camp Liberated by American Troops (1945)

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General Dwight D. Eisenhower and General Troy Middleton
Buchenwald was one of the first and largest concentration camps in Nazi Germany. As US forces closed in on the camp near the end of WWII, the Nazis began evacuating its prisoners, forcing them on "death marches" during which an estimated 13,500 were killed. On April 9, inmates at the camp used a makeshift radio transmitter to inform the Allies about the evacuations and beg for help.

Charles Evans Hughes, Sr. (1862)

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Hughes was an American statesman and jurist. He served as governor of New York and as a Supreme Court justice before losing the 1916 presidential race, one of the closest in US history. It has been reported that, on the night of the election, Hughes went to bed believing he had won. According to the story, a reporter later called and was told that "the president is asleep," to which he responded, "When he wakes up, tell him he isn't the president." 

Hanuman Jayanti


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Hanuman, the Monkey God and a central figure in the great Hindu epic, the Ramayana, helped Rama rescue his wife Sita from the demon Ravana; for this Rama decreed the two always be worshipped together. He is revered by Hindus all over India in the form of a monkey with a red face who stands erect like a human. His birth anniversary is observed in the month of Caitra with celibacy, fasting, and reading the Hanuman-Chalisa. Hindus visit his temples, of which there are many, to offer prayers on this day and to re-paint his image with vermilion.

This Night Owl Gene Mutation Turns People into Sleep Martians

Researchers have found a genetic mutation that turns people into Martians — at least when it comes to sleep patterns.
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Night owl? This gene mutation makes it extreme

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1689 - William III and Mary II were crowned as joint sovereigns of Britain.

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1803 - A twin-screw propeller steamboat was patented by John Stevens. 

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1876 - The stenotype was patented by John C. Zachos.


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1921 - Iowa became the first state to impose a cigarette tax. 

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1940 - Andrew Ponzi set a world's record in a New York pocket billiards tournament when he ran 127 balls straight. 

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1947 - Jackie Robinson became the first black player in major-league history. He played in an exhibition game for the Brooklyn Dodgers. 

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1985 - Scientists in Hawaii measured the distance between the earth and moon within one inch. 

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1986 - Dodge Morgan sailed solo nonstop around the world in 150 days. 


DAILY SQU-EEZ




If You Were Born Today, April 11
You are fiercely protective of those you love, and you will rise to any challenge, quickly picking yourself up after a fall. You are hopeful and mostly optimistic, although you are subject to many mood swings, of which only those closest to you truly know about. You are generous with your time and quite helpful, but you also instinctively know when to draw the line, as you need time to and for yourself. Famous people born today: Tricia Helfer, Joss Stone, Ellen Goodman, Jennifer Esposito.
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READERS INFO

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Keep your eye out for a rare full moon on the night of April 11. This unique pink moon in Libra will cause a cosmic shift in energy if you open yourself up to it. If you’re standing outside on Tuesday gazing at the sky, you won’t actually see a pink-colored moon. The moon’s name comes from vibrant pink wildflowers called ground Phlox. They are some of the first flowers to blossom around this time each spring. The pink moon alludes to the changes in nature that happen around this time of year. If you allow yourself to feel the moon’s energy, you may see similar changes in your own life.

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Tom Tom Founders Festival

Apr 10-16, 2017 | Charlottesville, VA

Tom Tom Founders Festival
Everything within arm’s reach had to be thought up and created. Tom Tom champions the people who create to make others’ lives worth living. Music acts, entrepreneurs, artists and other creative minds come to Charlottesville, Virginia, every April to celebrate the constant flow of new ideas. This festival is where ideas become reality.

further information: Tom Tom Founders Festival

3.

Fusebox Festival

Apr 12-16, 2017  ... 7 - 10 pm

Fair Market, 1100 E. 5th St

Austin, TX


Austin's Fusebox Festival is a celebration of ideas and provides a supportive space to experiment and play. Considered a “hybrid” arts festival, Fusebox brings together any and all artistic media, from film and music to theater, dance and literature. The festival takes place over twelve days at venues across Austin. Artists from all over the country and in all disciplines gather to show off their risk-taking masterpieces and engage guests in groundbreaking visual art experiences.

further information: FuseboxFestival

4.

Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend

Apr 13-16, 2017 

Orleans Hotel & Casino
4500 W Tropicana Ave 
Las Vegas, NV
Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend
The Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend is an annual event that brings together around 20,000 fans of rock 'n’ roll from around the world. Viva Las Vegas puts on the largest pre-1960s era car show in North America and also features burlesque shows, tattoo workshops, pool parties and a fashion show. Whether you’re a hot rod aficionado, pelvis-shakin' Elvis impersonator or just looking to party in Vegas, this is the festival for you!

further information:  Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend



Supercell
A diagram of a supercell in the Northern Hemisphere, showing the different parts of its structure. Supercells are thunderstorms characterized by the presence of a mesocyclone: a deep, persistently rotating updraft. Of the four types of thunderstorms (supercell, squall linemulti-cell, and single-cell), supercells are the least common and have the potential to be the most severe. Supercells are often isolated from other thunderstorms and can dominate the local weather up to 30 kilometres (20 mi) away.
GUY WALKS HIS PET TORTOISE AROUND THE STREETS OF TOKYO
Guy Walks His Pet Tortoise Around the Streets of Tokyo
Several times a week, Mitani Hisao and his 19-year-old tortoise ‘Bon-chan’ go for long (and slow) walks through the streets of Tokyo.


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Camellia pattern by Meg Kealey (Myers)

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Peep-Style Knit Bunny

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This cute knit bunny is styled after the sugary Easter snack Peeps. It's a very quick and easy knit, and seamless other than a bit of Kitchener stitch at the top.
Peep-Style Knit Bunny

What you need

About 25 yards medium weight yarn of your choice (traditional Peep colors are pink, blue, yellow and purple)
scraps of black and orange yarn for face (optional)
set of 3 or 4 size 8 US/ 5mm double-pointed knitting needles
stitch holder or two additional DPNs (can be a different size)
stuffing
yarn needle

Gauge:
Gauge is not critical for this project, but I got 5 stitches and 7 rounds in Stockinette Stitch in the round. 

Size:
Finished bunny is 8.5 inches/21.5 cm tall

Instructions

Cast on 12 stitches. Working back and forth, knit 12 rows.
Pick up and knit 6 stitches along the side of this flap, 12 along the bottom and 6 along the other side, distributing onto double-pointed needles as you go. 36 stitches total. From here on you will work in the round. (I put my stitches on two needles; if you use more you will need to know where the center is
Work straight for 3 inches/7.6 cm.
K1, ssk, k to 3 sts from end of needle 1 (or 15 sts from beg of rnd, counting decrease as 2 sts), k2tog, k1. Repeat on second needle.
K 1 rnd.
Repeat these 2 rnds 2 more times. 24 stitches.
K 2 more rnds straight.
K1, kfb, k to 3 sts from end of needle 1, kfb, k1. Repeat on second needle. 28 sts.
K straight for 2 inches/5 cm.
Stuff the body lightly with stuffing.Peep style knit bunny knitting pattern
K6, put rem sts on holder or extra DPNs, except for the last 6 sts of rnd.
Work on these 12 sts in round for 2 inches/5 cm.
Stuff ear lightly and close with Kitchener Stitch. Leave a long enough tail to thread it down inside the ear and also work Kitchener Stitch on the center 4 sts (two each from the front and back of the bunny).
Place 12 rem sts back on needles. Knit for 2 inches/5 cm.
Stuff ear lightly and close with Kitchener Stitch.Peep style knit bunny knitting pattern
If desired, use duplicate stitch to put eyes and a nose on your bunny. My daughter wanted black eyes and an orange nose.
Use a crochet hook to tuck any loose ends into the bunny.

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RECIPE
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CROCKPOT RECIPE
Slow Cooker Rosemary Chicken with Butternut Squash

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SWEETS
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ADULT COLORING





CRAFTS - EASTER
Flowerpot & Moss Wreath With Dollar Store Items
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I dry brushed the mini terracotta pots (found at the dollar store) with some pale blue chalk paint to give them an aged appearance and take away the newness

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The pots were added to the grapevine wreath with simple craft wire that was threaded through the hole in the base. I staggered them so it didn't look too perfect.

Using various mosses that I bought at the Dollar store, I stuffed my pots full. This is a messy step, so don't do it over a carpet!! The Spanish moss gave it a nice contrast from the green moss.

The last step was adding some mini eggs and hanging up my finished wreath! 

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CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Spot the Differences
CAN YOU SPOT THE DIFFERENCES? (15)

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PUZZLE
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Table Barrel 2 Jigsaw Puzzle

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WORD SEARCH


behind
bonus
broth

camera
case
chance
cheese
class
collapse
commotion
core
culture

disband
disturbance
draft
gentle
great

heave
hound

jetty

keen
kitchen
moment

nurse

origin

phone
punch
scheme
secede
seep
sent
smash
snore

thrill

variety
vase

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QUOTE
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The elusive Jimmy Hoffa's middle name was "Riddle." Submitted by Dan Paulun, W. Lafayette, OH.-------------------- German chocolate cake is actually from Boston, Massachusetts! Submitted by Dan Paulun, W. Lafayette, OH.-------------------- Paleontologists searching an English beach recently found the first known fossil of a dinosaur brain! Submitted by Dan Paulun, W. Lafayette, OH.

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CLEVER

thanks, Shelley
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EYE OPENER



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