Friday, November 3, 2017

Sandwich Day November 3, 2017

DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Sandwich Day
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The argument that all Jews have a heartfelt investment in the state of Israel is untrue. Some have a heartfelt investment in corned beef sandwiches. 
– Judith Butler
Never underestimate the power of a good sandwich, there’s something special about the best of the worlds toppings slipped between two slices of bread. Mayonnaise as a sandwich dressing? You betcha, slices of pickle? Of course! French fries? Don’t look at us like that, French fry sandwiches are delicious! The fact of the matter is that if you like something on its own, you’ll almost certainly like it dressed up for the ball in bread and toppings. Sandwich Day celebrates them all.
There is a commonly known story about the history of the word sandwich, and it’s attributed to John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich. One piece of that history that’s rarely discussed is the meaning of the word Sandwich and the town it comes from. Sandwich is a city in the shire of Kent in England, originally the word was spelled Sondwic, and then Sandwic, and ultimately in 1086 as Sandwice. The name of the town came from its purpose and its claim to fame, it was a market town. So what does Sandwich actually mean? “Market Town on Sandy Soil”.
John Montagu was the 4th Earl of this town, a royal title that essentially means ‘chieftain’ and placed them in charge of a territory in the King’s stead. John was a well known lover of card games, and it’s said he originally ordered his meat to be delivered to him between two slices of bread so that he would not get his grease laden fingers on the card, nor require a fork to eat. As people heard of this, they started ordering their food “The Same as Sandwich”, and eventually just “a sandwich”. From such things are legendary culinary delights born. Sandwich Day celebrates both the Earl himself, and the wonder he brought to us in the form of the sandwich.
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Word of the Day

excavate 


Definition:(verb) Remove the inner part or the core of.
Synonyms:dighollow
Usage:The mining company wants to excavate the hillside and build a tunnel.

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Idiom of the Day

hit a brick wall

 — To come up against an immovable or insurmountable difficulty or obstacle.

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History

Laika the Dog Launched into Outer Space (1957)

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Soviet scientists found her wandering the streets of Moscow. Nicknamed Laika, or "Barker," the little stray dog was recruited because she had already learned to withstand hunger and cold—two things she might experience in space. After intensive training, Laika became the first animal to be launched into orbit. Though she survived the launch—and even ate some food while in orbit—her capsule was not designed for a return trip. Within hours, she overheated and died. 

Stephen Fuller Austin (1793)

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Austin was the founder of the first legal colony of English-speaking people in Mexican Texas. Following the death of his father, who had conceived the plan, Austin led 300 families to settle on the Brazos River in 1822. As his colony prospered, US immigrants poured into Mexico. Initially opposed to Texan independence, Austin tried to organize Texas as a Mexican state. He was instead imprisoned by the government for treason, after which he supported the Texas Revolution.

Humans didn't outsmart the Neanderthals. We just outlasted them.

By the standards of the Paleolithic age, members of Homo neanderthalensis were the height of sophistication. These ancient hominins ranged across Europe and parts of Asia for more than 300,000 years, producing tools, jewelry and impressive cave creations.
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Humans didn’t outsmart the Neanderthals. We just outlasted them.

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1507 - Leonardo DaVinci was commissioned by the husband of Lisa Gherardini to paint her. The work is known as the Mona Lisa. 

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1631 - The Reverend John Eliot arrived in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. He was the first Protestant minister to dedicate himself to the conversion of Native Americans to Christianity. 

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1796 - John Adams was elected the 2nd U.S. President. 

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1900 - The first automobile show in the United States opened at New York's Madison Square Garden. 

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1911 - Chevrolet Motor Car Company was founded by Louis Chevrolet and William C. Durant. 

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1952 - Frozen bread was offered for sale for the first time in a supermarket in Chester, NY

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1973 - The U.S. launched the Mariner 10 spacecraft. On March 29, 1974 it became the first spacecraft to reach the planet Mercury. 

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1975 - "Good Morning America" premiered on ABC-TV. 

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1992 - Carol Moseley-Braun became the first African-American woman U.S. senator. 

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1998 - Bob Kane, the creator of Batman, died at the age of 83. 

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1998 - Minnesota elected Jesse "The Body" Ventura, a former pro wrestler, as its governor. 

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2005 - Walt Disney Pictures released "Chicken Little." It was the first Disney film completely created with computer animation. 
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DAILY SQU-EEK




If You Were Born Today, November 3

You have a markedly sarcastic yet fun sense of humor, which stems from a very keen sense of what is going on around you. You like to make a statement, shock more conservative folk, and you have a flair for the dramatic. Because you are progressive and not especially afraid of expressing your quirkiness, you can be prone to getting in trouble, but generally recover quickly. You actually possess a very practical, resourceful, and strong character. You experience many transformations through your personal relationships, which are passionate and challenging. Famous people born today: Adam Ant, Roseanne Arnold, Charles Bronson, Dennis Miller, Anna Wintour (Vogue), Jeremy Brett, Dolph Lundgren.
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READERS INFO
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1964: 

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Residents of Washington, D.C., cast their very first votes in a presidential election. This was made possible by the passage of the 23rd Amendment in 1961, which dictated that residents of the American seat of government, whose right to vote had been revoked in 1801, would be granted the opportunity to cast their ballots for the nation's commander in chief and vice president. In the 1964 election, they contributed to Democrat Lyndon B. Johnson's win over Republican Barry Goldwater.
Prior to the year 1800, the fledgling United States government had been temporarily housed in Philadelphia and New York City. However, Southern lawmakers pressed for a more central location, skeptical of the fact that the current center of government might be too far north and that Southern sensibilities would not be taken into account as readily in a northern locale. In 1790, Congress passed a law delegating the task of deciding on a permanent location to President George Washington, who compromised by selecting a stretch of swampland on the Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia. The district was named for the first president and was developed well enough to host the first meeting of U.S. Congress there in 1800.
After 160 years without voting rights, the people residing in the District of Columbia were finally granted a say in presidential elections with the passing of the 23rd Amendment. The voters were allowed to choose electors for the Electoral College based on population. With three electoral votes, 61-square-mile Washington, D.C., in the 1960 census, had a population larger than 10 states, including Alaska, Idaho and New Hampshire. The 23rd Amendment stipulates that D.C. may not have more electors than the least populous state, which was Alaska in 1964, and is currently Wyoming. The district continued to be granted more freedoms in time. Washington, D.C., was given one non-voting delegate to the House of Representatives in 1970, and with the passage of 1973's Home Rule Act, the people of D.C. elected their first mayor and city council.

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Siren Nation 2017

Nov 2-12, 2017 | Portland, OR


Dedicated to women’s contributions towards creation (besides babies), Siren Nation puts the woman’s brilliant artistic vision in the spotlight. You’ll find all kinds of stunning work in filmmaking, music, visual and performing art from a variety of female artists. Encouraging women to show their creative side, Siren Nation is packed with total originality that speaks to the real-world experiences of women.

further information: Siren Nation | Music. Art. Film. Craft. Community. Portland.

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White Light Festival 2017

Oct 18 - Nov 15, 2017 | New York, NY

Lincoln Center|70 Lincoln Center Plaza

The Lincoln Center’s White Light Festival highlights music’s unique emotional capacity to illuminate our larger interior lives and envelop all the senses. A deeply meaningful festival both for artists and audiences, it has become an important part of the fall culture of New York City and seeks creative ways to engage the audience in a performance that is both interactive and powerful. Multiple disciplines and nationally recognized artists will be on display during the five-week series.

further information: 
Lincoln Center's White Light Festival


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Pictures of the day

Woman with a Mirror
Woman with a Mirror is a painting by the Italian artist Titian. This work, dated to c. 1515, depicts an unidentified woman as she primps herself with the assistance of a servant. The painting is now in the Louvre.

EVERY YEAR JAPANESE ART STUDENTS GET TOGETHER TO MAKE GIANT ANIMALS OUT OF STRAW

Since 2008, students from the Musashino Art University in Tokyo have come together to make awesome things out of straw

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Helgoland Mitts - free knitting pattern by Knitting and so on

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Red and White Striped Pullover

Skill level:  Easy

Size

Approximately 4” wide (cuff to cuff) x 2¼” high

Materials

1 Ball each Berroco Comfort DK (50 grs), #2751 True Red (A) and #2703 Barley (B)
Straight knitting needles, size 6 (4.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Crochet hook, size 3.75 mm (F-5)

Gauge

22 sts = 4”; 32 rows = 4” in St st
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

Note

The body of this sweater is worked in one piece from lower front edge to lower back edge.  Sleeves are then picked up and worked down to cuffs.

Body

With straight needles, using A, cast on 18 sts.
Ribbing:  Row 1 (RS):  K2, * p2, k2, rep from * across.
Row 2:  P2, * k2, p2, rep from * across.  Rep Rows 1 and 2 once more.  Join B and, continuing to work in ribbing as established, work 4 rows B, 4 rows A, then 4 rows B.
Shape Neck:  Next Row (RS):  With A, work 6 sts, bind off center 6 sts, work to end.
Following Row:  With A, work 6 sts, cast on 6 sts, work to end – 18 sts.  (Work 4 rows B, the 4 rows A) twice, end on WS.  Bind off in ribbing.  Measure down ¾” from neck on each side of back and front and mark for armholes.

Sleeves

With RS facing, using straight needles and B, pick up and k12 sts between armhole markers.  Work even in k2, p2 ribbing for 3 rows, then join A and work even for 4 rows, end on WS.  Bind off in ribbing.

Finishing

Fold sweater in half and sew side and sleeve seams.
Neckband:  With RS facing, using crochet hook, join A at center back neck, work in sc around entire neck edge, join with a sl st in first sc.  DO NOT turn.
Rnd 2:  Ch 1, work 1 sc in each sc around, join with a sl st in beg ch-1.  Fasten off.  Cut two 3” long strands each of A and B.  Put strands tog and thread through center rib just below front neck.  Tie strands tog as in photo.
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crochet
thanks, Rosa
Crochet Elephant Bookends! Free #crochet pattern from Mooglyblog.com

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thanks Marge 

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Free Crochet Pattern - Wolf and Fox Puppet Scarf for Children

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Woven Tassel Pillow - a free crochet pattern from www.persialou.com

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RECIPE
thanks, Helen

Jiffy Southern Cornbread

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1 -8.5 box Jiffy cornbread mix
1 -9 oz box Jiffy golden cake mix
2 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup water

oven preheat 375 deg

whisk together dry ingredients

add liquid ingredients .. mix well all together

pour into 9x13 greased baking dish  LET SIT 6-7 minutes

bake for 18-20 min until top is golden brown and toothpick comes out clean when inserted into center 

cut and ENJOY


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CROCKPOT RECIPE



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SWEETS
thanks, Shelley



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ADULT COLORING






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CRAFTS
thanks, Kay
Cookie Basket Made From A Paper Plate
what a cool idea - make a cookie gift basket from a paper plate!



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CHILDREN'S CORNER ... recipe
Apple Fruit Donuts 

Ingredients:

- Apples
- Cream Cheese
Food Coloring (optional)
Sprinkles

*you'll also need an apple corer or something to make the hole - or you can use a pastry tip like we did.

Step 1. Slice your apples about 3/4" thick. Use a knife, corer, or pastry tip to make a hole in the center. 


Step 2. Color you cream cheese if you'd like. We just added a drop of neon food coloring to get these bright colors. Add sprinkles. 


That's pretty much it! Enjoy this healthier "donut" for kids that makes a yummy and adorable snack. 



If you want to sweeten the donuts a bit to cut the tang from the cream cheese, add a drizzle of honey on top. 


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PUZZLE
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Movable Type Letters Jigsaw Puzzle

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WORD SEARCH



appear

bicker
blood
breed
brood
caste
class
competition
course
crag

earth
enthusiastic

figure
groove

heard

invite

luxury

manage
pizza
plate

relay
retrieve
route

scamper
slide
sprint
strain
this
tight
track
tribe
twist

where
world




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SUDOKU ... hard




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Games giant SEGA was founded in 1940, at least a year before early digital computers were appeared.-------------------- The Protivin Brewery in the Czech Republic uses crayfish to check the purity of water used in their beer production!-------------------- "Rattlesnake Pete" earned his nickname by exhibiting hundred of snakes and reptiles in his Rochester, New York, saloon in the early 20th century - where he also exhibited his oddity collection - including Egyptian mummies, a 3,000-pound stuffed horse and New York's first electric chair! Submitted by Rochester Museum and Science Center, Rochester, NY.



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CLEVER
INTERESTING (FUNNY/ODD) PRODUCTS










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EYE OPENER
DEBUNKING HISTORICAL MYTHS (Part 2)


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