DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Navy Day
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Navy Day is the original day to celebrate the U.S. Navy, and though this celebration officially was replaced by Armed Forces Day (Third Saturday in May for the U.S.) in 1949, the celebrations of Navy Day continue on, especially within the Navy itself. Additionally, research undertaken in the 1970s showed the ‘true’ birthday of the US Navy to be October 13th, and the date was officially changed – however, the entrenched celebration still holds sway, and October 27th is still generally celebrated instead.

The 27th of October was suggested as a date to recognize the birthday of one of the Navy’s supporters who was Assistant Secretary of the Navy in 1897, Theodore Roosevelt.

Before 1949 the U.S. Navy would send its ships to various ports for Navy Day, with 1945 having a large celebration; the current President (President Harry S Truman) reviewed the fleet in the New York Harbor, and there are pictures of ships docked along the Hudson River for the celebrations.

Navy Day was last officially observed on October 27th 1949 when Louis A. Johnson directed that the U.S. Navy’s participation in such events would occur in May, On Armed Forces Day. He was the secretary of the newly created Department of Defense.

The Navy League was not affected by this decision as it is a Civilian Organization, and they continued to organize events as before.

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Roy Fox Lichtenstein (October 27, 1923 – September 29, 1997) was an American pop artist. During the 1960s, along with Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, and James Rosenquist among others, he became a leading figure in the new art movement. His work defined the premise of pop art through parody. Inspired by the comic strip, Lichtenstein produced precise compositions that documented while they parodied, often in a tongue-in-cheek manner.

Word of the Day

flyblown

Definition:

(adjective) Foul and run-down and repulsive.

Synonyms:

sordid, squalid

Usage:

The gang met at a flyblown, grimy little bar on the edge of town to plan its next heist.

Roy Lichtenstein, ‘Still Life with Portrait from ‘Six Still Lifes’’ 1974

Idiom of the Day

a little from column A, a little from column B

— Having been formed from two distinct factors, elements, or reasons.

History

Roy Lichtenstein (1923)

Lichtenstein was an American artist best known for his brilliantly colored paintings in the style of large-scale comic strips, such as Whaam! and Drowning Girl. Originally an abstract expressionist, he turned to the New York-based pop art movement in the 1960s. In addition to his comic-book inspired panels, he created ironic pop art reinterpretations of famous paintings by artists such as Picasso.

Growing pains: The oldest trees on Earth ripped themselves apart, fossils show

Scientists have discovered 374-million-year-old tree fossils from the dawn of Earth's forests — and found that these strange plants literally had to rip themselves apart as they grew.
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A late Devonian Xinicaulis tree trunk fossil from northwest China.
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Growing pains: The oldest trees on Earth ripped themselves apart, fossils show

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1782 - Composer and violinist Nicolo Paganini was born.

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1787 - The first of the Federalist Papers were published in the New York Independent. The series of 85 essays, written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay, were published under the pen name "Publius."

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Image result for 1858 - Roland Macy opened Macy's Department Store in New York City. It was Macy's eighth business adventure, the other seven failed.

1858 - Roland Macy opened Macy's Department Store in New York City. It was Macy's eighth business adventure, the other seven failed.

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Image result for 1904 - The New York subway system officially opened. It was the first rapid-transit subway system in America.

1904 - The New York subway system officially opened. It was the first rapid-transit subway system in America.

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Image result for 1925 - Fred Waller received a patent for water skis.

1925 - Fred Waller received a patent for water skis.

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1938 - Du Pont announced "nylon" as the new name for its new synthetic yarn.

Image result for 1947 - "You Bet Your Life," the radio show starring Groucho Marx, premiered on ABC. It was later shown on NBC television.

Image result for 1947 - "You Bet Your Life," the radio show starring Groucho Marx, premiered on ABC. It was later shown on NBC television.

1947 - "You Bet Your Life," the radio show starring Grouch Marx, premiered on ABC. It was later shown on NBC television.

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Image result for 1954 - The first Walt Disney television show "Disneyland" premiered on ABC.

1954 - The first Walt Disney television show "Disneyland" premiered on ABC.

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Image result for 1975 - Bruce Springsteen was simultaneously on the cover of "Time" and "Newsweek." This was the first time this happened for a rock star.

1975 - Bruce Springsteen was simultaneously on the cover of "Time" and "Newsweek." This was the first time this happened for a rock star.

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2002 - The Anaheim Angels won their first World Series. They beat the San Francisco Giants in Game 7 of the series.

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, October 27

You are an energetic, emotional, and dynamic person. A study in contradictions, at times you appear reserved and quiet, and at other times bold and even reckless. Your inner restlessness can drive you to achieve much, as long as you learn to control your mood swings. Success is within your reach, largely due to your dynamism. You are enigmatic and passionate, and your powers of observation exceptional. Famous people born today: John Cleese, Emily Post, Sylvia Plath, Theodore Roosevelt, Marla Maples, Kelly Osbourne, Peter Firth, Andrea Riseborough.

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READERS INFO

1. 1957

Psychologist Dr. Joyce Brothers put her boxing trivia to the test and came away with $64,000.

Boxing Trivia: Female Boxing Expert to Try for $64,000 Knockout

2. 1960

--On : Ben E. King recorded the songs Spanish Harlem and Stand by Me. Both songs were important hits for King. Spanish Harlem was King's first hit as a solo artist while Stand by Me became King's most well-known song, being voted one of the "Songs of the Century" by the Recording Industry Association of America.

In 1958, King (then known by his birth surname, Nelson) became a member of a group called the Five Crowns. The Five Crowns became The Drifters after the manager and owner of the group's name, George Treadwell, fired the original band members and hired the Five Crowns to replace them. Although King only recorded 13 songs with The Drifters, those songs included several hits such as: This Magic Moment, There Goes My Baby, Dance With Me and Save the Last Dance for Me. King left the band in 1960 after a dispute with Treadwell. In 1988, The Drifters were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with King included as a member of the group.

King started a solo career under the name Ben E. King. Spanish Harlem became his first solo hit on the album of the same title. It was released in December 1960. The same day he recorded Spanish Harlem, King also recorded Stand by Me, although the two songs were released on different albums. Stand by Me was written by King, Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller. The song hit No. 1 on the R&B charts and peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard charts in 1961. After the 1986 movie also entitled Stand By Me featured the song, it again became a Billboard hit, peaking at No. 9 on the charts. The song has been included in the National Recording Registry which preserves songs that are "culturally, historically, or aesthetically important." In 2012, the song was also awarded the Towering Song Award by the Songwriters Hall of Fame. King passed away in 2015 at the age of 76.

Blue Ridge Folklife Festival 2017

Oct 28, 2017 | Ferrum, VA

Blue Ridge Institute and Museum|20 Museum Dr
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There’s nothing wrong with returning to your roots or someone else’s. The true magic exists in the roots anyway, right? Old-school crafts, exhilarating storytelling, live music, country food, vintage cars, a historical farm museum and dozens of other activities will take you back to the days of old at the Folklife Festival.

further information: Blue Ridge Folklife Festival

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World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest 2017

Oct 28, 2017 | Sulphur Springs, TX

Buford Park|733 Connally St

Established in 1970, The World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest in Sulphur Springs, Texas, has become an annual local tradition. Each year in October, guests can enjoy the fair and accompanying cook-off as teams complete their dishes solely using wood fires in a competition for the $1000 cash prize. In addition to watching the cook-off, festivalgoers can sample as many of the varying dishes as they can eat, giving guests a unique chance to try a huge variety of local cuisine.

further information: Hopkins County Stew Contest

5.

Southeastern Cowboy Festival & Symposium 2017

Oct 26-29, 2017 | Cartersville, GA

Booth Western Art Museum|501 N Museum Dr

Saddle up, partner. Keep those pistols spinning as you ride into the Wild West at the Cowboy Festival & Symposium. Live western music will set the tone for exhilarating gunfight reenactments, Native American dancing, roping cattle and mechanical bull riding. The entire scene is a fully fleshed-out character littered with costumed cowboys/cowgirls and the rugged nature of the Wild West.

further information: 15th Annual Southeastern Cowboy Festival & Symposium - Booth Western Art Museum

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Ramaria gracilis is a species of coral fungus in the family Gomphaceae. Originally described by Christiaan Hendrik Persoon in 1797, this species is found in European coniferous woodland, where it grows on leaf litter. Fruit bodies are made up of a dense cluster of branches that measure up to 8 centimetres (3.1 in) in height and 4 centimetres (1.6 in) in width.

GUY FINDS IGUANA SWIMMING 4 MILES OFFSHORE