“There are two ways to be rich: One is by acquiring much, and the other is by desiring little.”
– Jackie French Koller
– Jackie French Koller
It seems like every day that passes results in us accumulating more and more useless detritus in our lives. The newest tech toys, the newest kitchen gadgets, the newest whatevers, all got to be in our hands and there for us to use. Worse, we tend to use a lot of disposable containers and paper towels and just.. well.. stuff. All of this adds up on the environment and the world we live in, and Use Less Stuff Day encourages us to take a critical look at these behaviors and do what we can to cut back.
“We really must understand that the lust for affluence in contemporary society is psychotic. It is psychotic because it has completely lost touch with reality. We crave things we neither need nor enjoy.”
Richard Foster
Richard Foster
Use Less Stuff Day was established as part of a campaign working to save the environment, and to save the world. Of course, what really needs to be understood is that we’re not saving the world, we’re saving ourselves. The Earth as it sits will spin on its merry way no matter what we do to it, and life on it will just adapt to the new environment we created.
Every year we use literal tons of plastic bottles, we have microbeads from our shampoo and facial scrubs that find their way down to the ocean, we burn our way through massive amounts of resources as we continue to upgrade what we own and throw away last season’s model. Organizations like Greenpeace have jumped on board to try to encourage us to work to save ourselves, from ourselves, and one of the best ways to handle it is by controlling our consumption of resources.
Have you been using plastic bottled water? Get a filter for your tap and bottle it yourself in glass bottles instead. Do you usually stop and get a coffee in the mornings in a disposable cup? Brew yourself a pot at home instead and save some trees. Check your shampoo and facial cleanser and make sure it doesn’t contain any plastic microbeads, as these wash down to the ocean and build up in massive volumes, and for Pete’s sake grab yourself a bag from home and use it at the grocery instead of using the ones they provide. That’s what Use Less Stuff Day is all about!
Desirée De León, Neuroscience PhD student and self-taught doodler. Chicago-ish bred, Atlanta based. Art with leaves, raspberries, etc.
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (verb) Repeat after memorization. | ||
| Synonyms: | reproduce | ||
| Usage: | In order to score well on the exam, you must be able to regurgitate the information. | ||
Idiom of the Day
breach of etiquette— A violation of established social norms or expectations, especially as relates to polite society or specific professions. |
History
First Major Internet-Distributed Computer Worm Launched (1988)
| In 1988, Cornell University student Robert Morris launched a program supposedly aimed at measuring the size of the Internet. He had designed the ostensibly harmless program to count the computers connected to the small but growing Web by copying itself to each unit. Due to a design flaw, however, the program spread wildly, repeatedly copying itself to some computers and rendering them useless. A large part of the Internet was affected by the so-called Morris worm. |
James Knox Polk (1795)
A native southerner and friend of Andrew Jackson, Polk was elected president of the US in 1845. During his administration, the US made large territorial gains. Polk peacefully negotiated the Oregon border dispute with Britain, while the US victory in the Mexican War secured much of the West. Though an efficient and competent president, Polk was exhausted by the time he left office, and he died three months later. Despite his happy marriage, he had no children.
Spider silk could lead to a new generation of microphones and hearing aids
| Spider silk continues to impress with its unique properties. It's not just about its strength and toughness — spider silk might soon be used to improve acoustic properties. |
Spider silk could lead to a new generation of microphones and hearing aids
1867 - "Harpers Bazaar" magazine was founded.
1889 - North Dakota and South Dakota were admitted into the union as the 39th and 40th states.
1895 - In Chicago, IL, the first gasoline powered car contest took place in America.
1921 - Margaret Sanger's National Birth Control League combined with Mary Ware Dennett Voluntary Parenthood League to form the American Birth Control League.
1930 - The DuPont Company announced the first synthetic rubber. It was named DuPrene.
1947 - Howard Hughes flew his "Spruce Goose," a huge wooden airplane, for eight minutes in California. It was the plane's first and only flight. The "Spruce Goose," nicknamed because of the white-gray color of the spruce used to build it, never went into production.
1948 - Harry S. Truman defeated Thomas E. Dewey for the U.S. presidency. The Chicago Tribune published an early edition that had the headline "DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN." The Truman victory surprised many polls and newspapers.
1959 - Charles Van Doren, a game show contestant on the NBC-TV program "Twenty-One" admitted that he had been given questions and answers in advance.
1960 - In London, the novel "Lady Chatterly's Lover," was found not guilty of obscenity.
1962 - The Elvis Presley film "Girls! Girls! Girls!" premiered.
1963 - Kate Smith gave her first full concert to paying customers.
1983 - U.S. President Ronald Reagan signed a bill establishing a federal holiday on the third Monday of January in honor of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
1993 - Christie Todd Whitman was elected the first woman governor of New Jersey.
2001 - The computer-animated movie "Monsters, Inc." opened. The film recorded the best debut ever for an animated film and the 6th best of all time.
2003 - In the U.S., the Episcopal Church diocese consecrated the church's first openly gay bishop.
If You Were Born Today, November 2
Your instincts are usually accurate, and you rely on your intuition when you need to make a decision. Things need to “feel” right for you. You put your heart and soul into your hobbies and your work. Your opinions are strong, yet progressive, and you don’t feel the need to broadcast them indiscriminately. Music plays an important role in your life. You are a true humanitarian, and you have mystical inclinations. You are talented and versatile. Famous people born today: Marie Antoinette, k.d. lang, David Schwimmer, Burt Lancaster, Pat Buchanan, Nelly, Daniel Boone.
READERS INFO
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Dia de los Muertos — Celebrated by Mexicans in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Mexico - Nov. 2, 2017
Dia de los Muertos, or “The Day of the Dead,” celebrates All Saint’s Day, which remembers all those who have passed before us. A colorful display of costume and culture, Dia de los Muertos is a day you don’t want to miss.
Despite the white faces and the skulls, it's not meant to be a spooky holiday and it's not Halloween. Also known as Día de Muertos, the celebration originated in central and southern Mexico. Those who celebrate it believe that at midnight on October 31, the souls of all deceased children come down from heaven and reunite with their families on November 1, and the souls of deceased adults come visit on November 2.
SOFA Chicago 2017
Nov 2-5, 2017 | Chicago, IL
The Sculpture Objects Functional Art + Design Fair, produced by Urban Expositions, is the premier gallery-presented art fair dedicated to three-dimensional art and design. Held annually in downtown Chicago, SOFA attracts an average of 80 dealers and 35,000 attendees. Don’t miss out on this dynamic marketplace and community where art, design, and people intersect.
further information: visit
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An Arts & Crafts Affair 2017
Nov 2-5, 2017 | Omaha, NE
With over 500 artists and crafters from 30 states featured in both spring and fall festivals, the Arts & Crafts Affair is sure to please. Iterations in Ralston, NE; Shakopee, MN; Villa Park, IL; and Sioux Falls, SD offer a wide array of art and home decor with plenty of entertainment, food, and drink for a long weekend of delightful browsing and buying!
further information: Autumn Festival: Arts & Crafts Affair 2017 | Ralston Arena
James K. Polk (1795–1849) was the 11th President of the United States, serving from 1845 to 1849. He previously served as the 13th Speaker of the House of Representatives and as Governor of Tennessee. A protege of Andrew Jackson, Polk was a member of the Democratic Party and an advocate of Jacksonian democracy and manifest destiny. During his presidency, the United States expanded significantly with the annexation of Texas, the Oregon Treaty, and the conclusion of the Mexican–American War.
The Day We Bought the Family Van (1999)
to the Day We Sold it (2017)
Mom strength on full display!
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Gold Cabled Pullover
Skill level: Intermediate
Size
Approximately 4” across (cuff to cuff) x 2¾” high
Materials
1 Hank Berroco Lumina (25 grs), #1620 Gold Coast
Straight knitting needles, size 6 (4.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Crochet hook, size 3.75 mm (F-5)
Cable needle (cn)
Gauge
22 sts = 4”; 30 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.
Stitch Glossary
CB6
Sl 3 sts to cn and hold in BACK, k3, k3 from cn
Cable Pattern (Worked over 18 sts)
Row 1 (RS): K3, p3, k6, p3, k3.
Row 2: P3, k3, p6, k3, p3.
Row 3: K3, p3, CB6, p3, k3.
Row 4: Rep Row 2.
Rep these 4 rows for Cable Pat.
Body
With straight needles, cast on 18 sts.
Set-Up row (WS): P3, k3, p6, k3, p3. Work even in Cable Pat until piece measures approximately 2¼” from beg, end on Row 4 of Cable Pat.
Shape Neck: Next Row (RS): P3, k3, bind off 6 sts, work to end.
Following Row: K3, p3, cast on 6 sts, work to end – 18 sts. Continue to work in pat as established until piece measures approximately 2¼” from neck, end on WS. Bind off. Measure down 1” from neck on each side of back and front and mark for armholes.
Sleeves
With RS facing, using straight needles, pick up and k11 sts between armhole markers.
Row 1 (WS): K1, * p1, k1, rep from * across. Rep this row until sleeve measures 1” from beg, end on WS. Bind off.
Finishing
Fold sweater in half and sew side and sleeve seams.
Neck Edging: With RS facing, using crochet hook, join yarn at center back neck, work around entire neck in sc, join with a sl st in first sc. DO NOT turn. Work from left to right in Reverse Sc around entire neck, join with a sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Lower Edging: Beg at side seam, work same as neck edging.
Optional: Sew small beads at neck as in photo.
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Boogie Board Boy Jigsaw Puzzle
| charity courage cruise deal death destination donation dramatic | east education empty finger gloss grill | history maid manage morose other profit | ratio return rise slide sound stone summer swoon | tackle talent tender tourism valid vulnerable |
solution:
Bowled Over
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Question: An interesting alternative to pretty green jadeite glass, this custard glass bowl is a soft, buttery yellow color. It measures about one quart, and the mark on the bottom indicates it was made by Hamilton Beach of Racine, Wis. Isn't Hamilton Beach a maker of small kitchen appliances? Did this bowl originally belong to a mixer or other appliance?
Answer: The Hamilton Beach Manufacturing Co., founded in 1911, was named for L.H. Hamilton and Chester Beach. The company is associated mainly with kitchen appliances, especially blenders. Stand mixers made by Hamilton Beach came with two glass mixing bowls, which were supplied by Pyrex, a division of Corning Glass Corporation. Your bowl originated with a Hamilton Beach mixer of the late 1930s or 1940s. Custard glass, having an opaque, creamy buff color, was offered with Hamilton Beach stand mixers of that era. Owners of vintage Hamilton Beach mixers often want matching bowls to complete their sets. Original bowls are available through vendors online for $15 to $25 each.
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Question: This old oak children's high chair converts to a stroller -- what an amazing invention for parents in the late 1800s! Considering how old it appears to be, it's in wonderful condition. Its quilted leather seat is a bit worn, but the finish is in good condition and it still transitions easily between modes. What can you tell me about the history and value of this piece?
Answer: The combination stroller/high chair was a novel idea when it was patented in the mid-1870s. The design remained viable into the early decades of the 20th century. A review of dozens of examples listed on internet sites shows little change over time except for the decoration of the chair back and spindles. Waite Chair Co. of Baldwinville, Mass., was one of the many makers of stroller/high chairs at the turn of the century. Current prices vary greatly. A search of auction results on LiveAuctioneers.com reveals more than 50 of these chairs selling for between $100 and $300 over the last decade. Although this range is significantly less than the $400 to $700 antiques dealers ask, it's far greater than the $3.35 original price in the 1908 Sears, Roebuck & Co. catalog.
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