With a name like watermelon, one would expect it to be juicy, scrumptious and amazing. The watermelon meets, and in every case, exceeds that very exclamation. The presence of so much water makes this melon an impressive addition to the fruit family. Here it comes, the carefully procured but wonderfully amazing, Watermelon Day!
Whether it is the more than 90% water in the fruit, or the sweet flavor that explodes in your mouth with every bite, this fruit lives up to a crowned ‘favorite fruit’ of children the world over. That hard rind around the edge gives a smooth texture, easy to hold by even the youngest of hands, the soft inner red fruit easy to eat by young and old alike, and with a juicy burst of flavor, it is liked by most that do eat it. Even the seeds are an enjoyment, spitting them has become contests between family, friends and neighbors. But even the seeds do not detract from this wondrous fruit, merely giving us a reason to open our mouths for yet another bite of the succulent melon.
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (noun) A distinct feature or element in a problem. | ||
| Synonyms: | aspect | ||
| Usage: | He carefully studied every facet of the question before offering his response. | ||
Idiom of the Day
keep a cool head— To maintain a calm demeanor and think clearly in a difficult, stressful, or troubling situation. |
History
Elisha Graves Otis (1811)
By 1852, Otis had already devised several inventions, including a safety brake for trains. While setting up a factory that year, he developed an automatic safety device to prevent heavy machinery from falling if a rope broke while the machinery was being hoisted. The first fail-safe, fall-safe passenger elevator quickly followed. It made possible the construction of skyscrapers, greatly altering the landscape of modern cities.
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
The Hindu Ekadashi, or 11th-day fast, known as Putrada Ekadashi is observed primarily by parents who want to produce a son. A fast is observed, Vishnu is worshiped and meditated upon, and the Brahmans are fed and presented with robes and money. Fasting and piety on this day are believed to ensure the conception of a boy, especially for those who sleep in the same room where Vishnu has been worshiped. |
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.READ MORE:
Astronomers may have found an exomoon, and Hubble is going to check
1750 - Christopher Dock completed the first book of teaching methods. It was titled "A Simple and Thoroughly Prepared School Management."
1880 - The American Canoe Association was formed at Lake George, NY.
1922 - WGY radio in Schenectady, NY, presented the first full-length melodrama on radio. The work was "The Wolf", written by Eugene Walter.
1923 - Calvin Coolidge was sworn in as the 30th president of the U.S. after the sudden death of President Harding.
1933 - The Mickey Mouse Watch was introduced for the price of $2.75.
1936 - Jesse Owens won the first of his four Olympic gold medals.
1956 - Bedloe's Island had its name changed to Liberty Island.
1979 - Johnny Carson, the "Tonight Show" host, was on the cover of the Burbank, CA, telephone directory.
1984 - Mary Lou Retton won a gold medal at the Los Angeles Summer Olympics.
2004 - In New York, the Statue of Liberty re-opened to the public. The site had been closed since the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001.
2004 - NASA launched the spacecraft Messenger. The 6 1/2 year journey was planned to arrive at the planet Mercury in March 2011. On April 30, 2015, Messenger crashed into the surface of Mercury after sending back more than 270,000 pictures.
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Amsterdam Gay Pride 2017
Jul 29 - Aug 6, 2017 | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Amsterdam Gay Pride is one of the world's largest celebrations devoted to the equality of the gay, lesbian and transgender communities. The festival features a week of parties, cultural activities including galleries and exhibits hosted by the gay community, Artis Zoo’s tour of gay zoo animals, sport events, presentations of gay cinema and public debates, all leading up to the iconic canal parade. The canal parade is the centerpiece of the festival and features lavishly decorated barges hosting dancers, DJs and more.
further information: https://pride.amsterdam/?lang=en
2.
Vail International Dance Festival 2017
Jul 29 - Aug 12, 2017 | Vail, CO
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vilar Performing Arts Center and Avon Performance Pavilion|530 S Frontage Rd E
For two weeks straight in Vail, Colorado, an assortment of acts will grace the stage to tell a story through dance. From various dance companies to single ballet all-stars, each body movement adds the next piece to the story until it achieves the ultimate climax, followed by a stunning resolution.
further information: Vail Dance Festival
3.
Seattle Festival of Dance Improvisation 2017
Jul 30 - Aug 6, 2017 | Seattle, WA
Velocity Dance Center|1621 12th Avenue
The Seattle Festival of Dance Improvisation is a cutting-edge dance festival that boasts impressive impromptu dance performances and master classes from world-renowned improv choreographers. The week-long event features dance intensives, somatic labs, site-specific workshops, jam sessions, performances and discussions focusing on the artistic inspiration behind dance improvisation.
further information: Seattle Festival of Dance Improvisation
Pictures of the day
Heliconius ismenius is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae found in Central America and northern South America. Pierre André Latreille, a French zoologist, found and described the species in 1817. A toxic and unpalatable species, it shares its striking (aposematic) color pattern with other similarly toxic species, making it a member of a Müllerian mimicry ring.
DAVID HOPKINS, 13
We were at the Woodland Park Zoo this summer and there were many birds. I got this pic while he/she was fluttering into his/her nest.
knit
knit
LACY DIAMONDS
multiple of 10 sts plus 6.
Row 1 (RS) K1, yo, ssk, yo, *ssk, K1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, yo, K1, yo, ssk, yo; rep from * to last 3 sts, ssk, K1.
Row 2 and all even rows Purl.
Row 3 K2, yo, ssk, yo, *sskpo, yo, k2tog, yo, K3, yo, ssk, yo; rep from * to last 2 sts, ssk.
Row 5 K1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, *yo, K1, yo, ssk, yo, ssk, K1, k2tog, yo, k2tog; rep from * to last st, yo, K1.
Row 7 K2tog, yo, k2tog, *yo, K3, yo, ssk, yo, sskpo, yo, k2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, yo, K2.
Row 8 Purl.
Rows 1–8 form pattern.
thanks, Barbara
Choking at CostcoTired of constantly being broke and stuck in an unhappy marriage, a young husband decided to solve both problems by taking out a large insurance policy on his wife with himself as the beneficiary and then arranging to have her killed.A 'friend of a friend' put him in touch with a nefarious dark-side underworld figure who went by the name of 'Artie.' Artie explained to the husband that his going price for snuffing out a spouse was $10,000.The Husband said he was willing to pay that amount but that he wouldn't have any cash on hand until he could collect his wife's insurance money. Artie insisted on being paid at least something up front, so the man opened his wallet, displaying the single dollar coin that rested inside. Artie sighed, rolled his eyes and reluctantly agreed to accept the dollar as down payment for the dirty deed.A few days later, Artie followed the man's wife to the local Costco Supermarket. There, he surprised her in the produce department and proceeded to strangle her with his gloved hands. As the poor unsuspecting woman drew her last breath and slumped to the floor, the manager of the produce department stumbled unexpectedly onto the murder scene. Unwilling to leave any living witnesses behind, ol' Artie had no choice but to strangle the produce manager as well.However, unknown to Artie, the entire proceedings were captured by the hidden security cameras and observed by the store's security guard, who immediately called the police. Artie was caught and arrested before he could even leave the premises.Under intense questioning at the police station, Artie revealed the whole sordid plan, including his unusual financial arrangements with the hapless husband who was also quickly arrested.The next day the headline declared...
You're going to hate me for this...."ARTIE CHOKES 2 for $1.00 @ Costco"
crochet
thanks, June
crochet
thanks, Doris
crochet
crochet
RECIPE
thanks, Shelley
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Amy
SWEETS ... slow cooker
thanks, Helen
thanks, Karen
PUZZLE
Roof Tile Bundle Jigsaw Puzzle
WORD SEARCH
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SUDOKU ... medium
solution:
QUOTE
thanks, Tina
EYE OPENER
thanks, Susie, West Coast Correspondent
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