DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate United Nations Day

The United Nations, as an organization, is well known to just about everyone around the world. They participate in activities ranging from assistance in times of disaster, both those coming from natural disasters and those caused by the wages of war. They offer medical assistance to those in need in these places, as well as providing clean water, food, and places to rest and recover.

The UN has been represented as both hero and villain depending on which movie or show you wind up watching. United Nations Day celebrates the foundation of this great organization, and is a great opportunity for you to learn the truth about its past, its present, and what its plans are for the future.

In 1945 the foundational treaty of the United Nations came into effect, the United Nations is an intergovernmental organization intent on create co-operation between all the governments of the world. It’s original intent was to replace the League of Nations, and prevent another war like World War II from occurring.

All the member states of the United Nations contribute finances to its operation to help further its goals. Aside from World Peace its role has grown to include protecting human rights, promoting social and economic development, and providing aid around the world in cases of famine, natural disaster, and armed conflict.

The UN also represents a series of specialized agencies that enable it to do its job in each of the areas it focuses on, groups like the FAO (Food and Agricultural Organization), the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency), and more each handle their own individual aspect of its operation.

United Nations Day celebrates the original enactment of the foundational charter for the UN.

Some of the basic rights and privileges enjoyed by people around the world are a result of the work done by the United Nations. Recently, access to the Internet was declared a basic human right, a declaration which ensures that everyone has access to the world wide information and communication network. While this doesn’t guarantee that everyone will have the ability to access the internet, it does guarantee that everyone has the right to.

Word of the Day

abstruse

Definition:	(adjective) Difficult to understand.
Synonyms:	deep, recondite
Usage:	The professor's lectures were so abstruse that students tended to avoid them.

Idiom of the Day

live and kicking

— Alive, healthy, and alert. (A truncated version of "alive and kicking.")

History

Annie Edson Taylor (1838)

On her 63rd birthday, Taylor became the first person to survive a trip over Niagara Falls in a barrel. The interior of the barrel was cushioned and the air was compressed with a bicycle pump. Before her trip, Taylor sent a cat over the falls in her barrel—and it lived. Days later, she drifted over the falls in the same barrel and walked away from the plunge with minor injuries. However, she did not significantly profit from the stunt.

Backyard Bird Feeders May Be Altering the Course of Evolution

Evolution works very slowly—except when it doesn't. New research shows that certain British birds appear to be changing quickly as result of bird feeders, evolving longer beaks to help them access the food inside.

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Backyard Bird Feeders May Be Altering the Course of Evolution

Image result for 1632 - Scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was born in Delft, Holland. He created the first microscope lenses that were powerful enough to observe single-celled animals.

1632 - Scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was born in Delft, Holland. He created the first microscope lenses that were powerful enough to observe single-celled animals.

Image result for 1836 - Alonzo D. Phillips received a patent for the phosphorous friction safety match.

1836 - Alonzo D. Phillips received a patent for the phosphorus friction safety match.

Image result for 1861 - The first transcontinental telegraph message was sent when Justice Stephen J. Field of California transmitted a telegram to U.S. President Lincoln.

1861 - The first transcontinental telegraph message was sent when Justice Stephen J. Field of California transmitted a telegram to U.S. President Lincoln.

1939 - Nylon stockings were sold to the public for the first time in Wilmington, DE.

1940 - In the U.S., the 40-hour workweek went into effect under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.

Image result for 1948 - The term "cold war" was used for the first time. It was in a speech by Bernard Baruch before the Senate War Investigating Committee.

1948 - The term "cold war" was used for the first time. It was in a speech by Bernard Baruch before the Senate War Investigating Committee.

Image result for 1969 - Richard Burton bought his wife Elizabeth Taylor a 69-carat Cartier diamond ring for $1.5 million. Burton presented the ring to Taylor several days later.

1969 - Richard Burton bought his wife Elizabeth Taylor a 69-carat Cartier diamond ring for $1.5 million. Burton presented the ring to Taylor several days later.

Image result for 1980 - Guinness Book of World Records gave Paul McCartney a rhodium-plated disc for being history's all-time best-selling songwriter and recording artist.

1980 - Guinness Book of World Records gave Paul McCartney a rhodium-plated disc for being history's all-time best-selling songwriter and recording artist.

1992 - The Toronto Blue Jays became the first non-U.S. team to win the World Series

1995 - New York City declared October 24th Tony Bennett Day

1996 - Berry Gordy, Jr., founder of Motown, received a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

2001 - NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft successfully entered orbit around Mars.

2003 - In London, the last commercial supersonic Concorde flight landed.

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, October 24

Although you don’t intend to be, there is something mysterious about you that adds fuel to your considerable, yet quiet, personal magnetism. Your will is quite strong, and you easily hone in on what motivates people. A natural born psychologist, you readily pick up on what makes people “tick.” You are not a combative sort, unless you absolutely have to be. You have a strong sense of the “here and now” and where you are in life. Your sense of direction is also remarkable. Your intuition is powerful, and your dedication to the people you love is notable. Impulsiveness is a trait that you may need to tame. Famous people born today: Kevin Kline, Bill Wyman, Ann Edson Taylor, Bob Kane, Melvin Purvis.

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READERS INFO

Kids Euro Festival 2017

Oct 21 - Nov 5, 2017 | Washington, DC

Kids Euro Festival brings a little bit of Europe to Washington, D.C. with performances and presentations by talented European entertainers. The cultural showcase additionally offers performances in music, theater, magic, puppetry and more. There are also a variety of movie screenings, storytelling sessions and workshops in subjects ranging from circus arts and opera to crafts, reading and writing, all with the enjoyment of the little ones in mind.

further information: Kids-Euro-Festival

Sun Moon Lake International Fireworks and Music Festival 2017

Oct 13 - Nov 12, 2017 | Yuchi, Taiwan

Sun Moon Lake

Sun Moon Lake International Fireworks and Music Festival is a spectacular celebration of sensory delights. The luminous and colorful outdoor layout of this festival provides a fitting atmosphere for musical performances and stunning fireworks. The lake and the rugged terrain surrounding it add to the festival's beauty, as guests enjoy the music and other festivities.

further information: Sun Moon Lake Festival

Berrin Family Jewish Book Festival & Women's Day Luncheon 2017

Oct 18 - Nov 28, 2017 | Miami, FL

Berrin Family Jewish Book Festival showcases the stories and talents of a variety of Jewish authors. Featured books at the festival span many genres and topics to reach not only the Jewish community at large, but also a wide range of other literary audiences. Authors give presentations and workshops that take place at several different venues, and refreshments accompany several of the events.

further information: Book Festival

Pictures of the day

Jane Seymour (c. 1508 – 1537) was Queen of England from 1536 to 1537 as the third wife of King Henry VIII. She succeeded Anne Boleyn as queen consort following the latter's execution in May 1536. She died of postnatal complications less than two weeks after the birth of her only child, a son who became King Edward VI on Henry's death. She was the only one of Henry's wives to receive a queen's funeral, and his only consort to be buried beside him in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.

New York City, US

A dancer wearing the Puerto Rican flag poses during the 2017 CareOne Masquerade Ball for Puerto Rico Relief Effort at Skylight Clarkson North studios

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Relay sweater pattern by Anita Grahn

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Morgenfryd pattern by Karen S. Lauger

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AK's slippers pattern by Anna Kaisa Piispanen

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Fun pattern by Siew Clark



				Fun pattern by Siew Clark It is a scarf/cowl with three stripes in between the blocks. Make as long as you want. Any yarn and colours will be great for it.

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This pattern can be adapted to circular knitting by knitting all the odd numbered rows.

Repeat Rows 1 - 8

Row #	Side	Repeat
1	W	purl
2	R	Slip 2 to dpn and hold in back; k2, then k2 from dpn; slip 2 to dpn and hold in front; k2, then k2 from dpn
3	W	purl
4	R	knit
5	W	purl
6	R	Slip 2 to dpn and hold in front; k2, then k2 from dpn; slip 2 to dpn and hold in back; k2, then k2 from dpn
7	W	purl
8	R	knit