DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Coast Guard Day

Coast Guard Day honors the courageous work of coast guards. When Hurricane Katrina struck the Atlantic coast of America, the US Coast Guardsmen saved over 33,500 lives, an estimated 24,000 of these were rescued from peril in severely dangerous conditions.

In America, there are thousands of events nation-wide for you to get involved in and show your support. In the UK, although not directly associated with HM Coast Guard, the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) are a charity organisation with the sole aim of rescuing those in distress at sea. They launch over 6500 times a year, and have saved over 134,000 lives since their founding.

Pakistan Coast Guard Day is celebrated on September 8.

Word of the Day

fractious

Definition:

(adjective) Stubbornly resistant to authority or control.

Synonyms:

recalcitrant, refractory

Usage:

The young horse was a fractious animal that would not submit to the harness; no one could ride her.

Idiom of the Day

keep a sharp lookout (for something or someone)

— To remain vigilant or carefully watchful (for something or someone).

History

Raoul Wallenberg (1912)

In 1944, as Nazi troops rounded up hundreds of thousands of Jews in Hungary, Wallenberg—a Swedish citizen who had previously worked for a company run by a Hungarian Jew—asked to be posted there as a diplomat. Once there, he worked relentlessly to save tens of thousands of Jews by sheltering them on Swedish property and distributing counterfeit Swedish passports. He was arrested by the Soviets in 1945, and his death while in their custody is shrouded in mystery.

'Ksan Celebrations

On Friday evenings in July and August, dances and accompanying songs are performed by the 'Ksan, or Gitxsan, Indians in a longhouse in the Indian Village in Hazelton, British Columbia, Canada. The dances are said to go back to pre-history; they were revived in 1958, and the 'Ksan dancers have since performed in New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, Kansas City, Missouri, and even Australia. Performers must be Git 'Ksan, meaning "People of the 'Ksan" (named after the nearby Skeena River).

Astronomers May Have Found an Exomoon, and Hubble Is Going to Check

The first evidence for an exomoon — a moon orbiting a planet orbiting a distant star — may have been spotted in data from the Kepler space telescope. But surprisingly, exomoons in general may be rare, at least around planets close to their stars.

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Astronomers may have found an exomoon, and Hubble is going to check

Image result for 1735 - Freedom of the press was established with an acquittal of John Peter Zenger. The writer of the New York Weekly Journal had been charged with seditious libel by the royal governor of New York. The jury said that "the truth is not libelous."

1735 - Freedom of the press was established with an acquittal of John Peter Zenger. The writer of the New York Weekly Journal had been charged with seditious libel by the royal governor of New York. The jury said that "the truth is not libelous."

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1821 - "The Saturday Evening Post" was published for the first time as a weekly.

1922 - The death of Alexander Graham Bell, two days earlier, was recognized by AT&T and the Bell Systems by shutting down all of its switchboards and switching stations. The shutdown affected 13 million phones.

1934 - Mel Ott became the first major league baseball player to score six runs in a single game.

Image result for 1944 - Nazi police raided a house in Amsterdam and arrested eight people. Anne Frank, a teenager at the time, was one of the people arrested. Her diary would be published after her death.

1944 - Nazi police raided a house in Amsterdam and arrested eight people. Anne Frank, a teenager at the time, was one of the people arrested. Her diary would be published after her death.

1956 - William Herz became the first person to race a motorcycle over 200 miles per hour. He was clocked at 210 mph.

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1958 - Billboard Magazine introduced its "Hot 100" chart, which was part popularity and a barometer of the movement of potential hits. The first number one song was Ricky Nelson's "Poor Little Fool."

Image result for 1987 - A new 22-cent U.S. stamp honoring noted author William Faulkner, went on sale in Oxford, MS. Faulkner had been fired as postmaster of that same post office in 1924.

1987 - A new 22-cent U.S. stamp honoring noted author William Faulkner, went on sale in Oxford, MS. Faulkner had been fired as postmaster of that same post office in 1924.

Image result for 1996 - Josia Thugwane won a gold medal after finishing first in the marathon. He became the first black South African to win a gold medal.

1996 - Josia Thugwane won a gold medal after finishing first in the marathon. He became the first black South African to win a gold medal.

Image result for 2007 - NASA's Phoenix spacecraft was launched on a space exploration mission of Mars. The Phoenix lander descended on Mars on May 25, 2008.

2007 - NASA's Phoenix spacecraft was launched on a space exploration mission of Mars. The Phoenix lander descended on Mars on May 25, 2008.

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, August 4

You are good at networking, considerate of others, and giving of yourself. You are very sensitive, and at times dramatic. You are at your best when you’re generous and productive. Those who don’t learn this may experience many ups and downs. While you feel things deeply, you also bounce back from setbacks, often with more power than you had previously. You can be charming and would do well in any position that involves promoting, selling, and connecting. Relationships tend to be long-term, responsible, and possibly traditional. While you are a progressive thinker, your family values are strong. Famous people born today: Percy Bysshe Shelley, Louis Armstrong, Barack Obama, Billy Bob Thornton, Abigail Spencer, Meghan Markle, Daniel Dae Kim.

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Hullabaloo Music & Camping Festival 2017

Aug 3-5, 2017 | Bellevue, NE

Falconwood Park|905 Allied Rd

Hosted by the scenic Sokol Park, the Hullabaloo Music & Camping Festival brings guests together for three full days of music, food and art. Established by the Kris Lager Band, this event possesses a unique edge because of the fact that it has been put together by musicians who spent a large part of their career playing similar venues. Organizers of the festival wanted to create an opportunity for guests to fully immerse themselves in the experience while also temporarily joining a unique community of festival lovers.

further information: Hullabaloo Music & Camping Festival 2017

Rocky Mountain Book and Paper Fair 2017

Aug 4-5, 2017 | Denver, CO

Denver Mart|451 E 58th Ave

The Rocky Mountain Book & Paper Fair is the largest Antiquarian Book & Paper Fair in the region. Plenty of exhibitors present their collectible books from around the world. If this sparks your interest, you do not want to miss it.

further information: RMBPF General Information

Wizard World Comic Con 2017

Aug 4-6, 2017 | Columbus, OH

Greater Columbus Convention Center|400 N High St

Wizard World Comic Con is a fan convention celebrating pop and comic culture across the United States with a whole host of attractions and entertainment geared towards all pop culture enthusiasts. Visitors don their most elaborate costumes and gather for a weekend of movie screenings, artist and celebrity Q&A panels, costume contests, a Masquerade Ball, autograph sessions and more. There are also numerous vendors selling comic books, original art, collectibles and memorabilia from your favorite franchises and genres.

further information: WizardWorld

Pictures of the day

Two Indian-style coracles on the Tungabhadra River. This river starts and flows through the Indian state of Karnatakaduring most of its course, before flowing along the border between Karnatakaand Andhra Pradesh and ultimately joining the Krishna River. In the epic Ramayana, it was known by the name of Pampa.

THE MTA BANNED DOGS ON THE SUBWAY UNLESS THEY FIT IN A BAG, BUT THIS IS NEW YORK CITY!

The MTA somehow didn't see this coming.

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Tunic Tank Pattern

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Oh Deer Blanket

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Girl’s bunny handbag

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Tulip socks

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thanks, Barbara

I was in my back yard trying to launch a kite.

I threw the kite up in the air, the wind would catch it for a few seconds, then it would come crashing back down to earth.

I tried this a few more times with no success.

All the while, my wife is watching from the kitchen window, muttering to herself how men need to be told how to do everything. She opens the window and yells to me, 'Come here - You need a piece of tail.'

I turned with a confused look on my face and said, 'Last night when I wanted some, you told me to go fly a kite.'