On March 29th, 1848, ice blockages caused rivers to run dry, and reduced the flow of water to such an extent that Niagara Falls’ 3,160 tons of water per second flow came to a halt. Locals celebrate with Niagara Falls Runs Dry Day, and with plenty of great hotels in the area, it’s not hard to come celebrate with them!
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (adjective) Grave or even gloomy in character. | ||
| Synonyms: | melancholy | ||
| Usage: | The Colonel, with little sense of humor and of the fitness of things, related a somber episode of those dark and bitter days. | ||
ENGLISH
English-language paperbacks have always made a strong showing for Raymond Chandler (1888 - 1959). The particulars range across individuals, ages, and cultures. The Long Goodbye alone—to many his greatest achievement—has inspired countless visions from artists and designers.Idiom of the Day
man up— To deal with something in a more brave, stoic, or masculine way than one has done so hitherto. (Usually used imperatively.) |
PERSIAN / FARSI
History
Routledge Expedition Arrives at Easter Island (1914) |
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Sam Walton (1918)
| Born in Oklahoma and raised in Missouri during the Great Depression, Walton opened his first five-and-dime franchise in Arkansas in 1945. Seventeen years later, he opened his first Wal-Mart and began developing the Wal-Mart company into a national chain of massive, centrally controlled discount stores in small towns. By the time Walton died in 1992, his family was the wealthiest in the US, and Wal-Mart had become the country's largest retailer. |
Madagascar Martyrs' Day
| Madagascar Martyrs' Day memorializes those who died in the Revolt of 1947 against the French. Madagascar had been a French colony since 1896 and then was named an overseas territory within the French Union in the 1946 constitution. On March 29, 1947, the people staged a nationalist uprising against colonial forces. Casualties from the conflict were reported as high as 80,000. French military courts tried the leaders of the revolt and executed 20. On March 29, the Malagasy government and people remember those patriots who sacrificed their lives for their country's freedom. |
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1719 - Author Sir John Hawkins was born. He was the author of "The General History" which was the first history of music book in English.
1848 - Niagara Falls stopped flowing for one day due to an ice jam.
1867 - The British Parliament passed the North America Act to create the Dominion of Canada.
1932 - Jack Benny made his radio debut.
1946 - Fiorella LaGuardia became the director general of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Organization.
1951 - "The King and I" opened on Broadway.
1961 - The 23rd amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. The amendment allowed residents of Washington, DC, to vote for president.
1962 - Jack Paar made his final appearance on the "Tonight" show.
1974 - Mariner 10, the U.S. space probe became the first spacecraft to reach the planet Mercury. It had been launched on November 3, 1973.
1983 - Erno Rubik was granted a patent for his Magic Cube. (U.S. Patent 4,378,116)
1993 - Clint Eastwood won his first Oscars. He won them for best film and best director for the film "Unforgiven."
2010 - In Japan, the Tokyo Skytree tower became the tallest structure in Japan when it reached 1,109 feet.
If You Were Born Today, March 29
You work on inspiration and instinct, and you’re immovable if your heart isn’t truly into something. You can be moody, fascinating, and very changeable, while always maintaining an independent and feisty spirit. Your emotions can be very up and down and extreme at times, but you tend to right yourself quickly. You hold others enthralled. Famous people born today: Jennifer Capriati, Elle Macpherson, Lucy Lawless, Pearl Bailey, Scott Wilson, Brendan Gleeson.
READERS INFO
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1932:
Jack Benny made a guest appearance on Ed Sullivan's radio program on this date. During his career, Benny performed on stage, radio, film and television. He was best known for his comedic timing, his "poor" violin playing and his frugality.
Benny was born on Feb. 14, 1894. His birth name was Benjamin Kubelsky. He adopted a couple of stage names to differentiate himself from other vaudeville acts with similar names before settling on Jack Benny. He had learned to play the violin as a child and his career began with playing the instrument for $7.50 a week. In 1917, he joined the Navy where he performed his violin during revues. He added comedy to his act when his violin playing was once booed during a performance.
After leaving the Navy, Benny returned to vaudeville. In 1929, Benny left vaudeville to appear in the movies The Hollywood Revue of 1929 and Chasing Rainbows (1930). He later returned to the theater, but also appeared in many movies through the 1930s and '40s including Charlie's Aunt and To Be or Not to Be.
In 1932, Benny made his appearance on Ed Sullivan's radio show which led to a weekly radio show featured on NBC from 1932 until 1948. His radio program then moved to CBS where it continued until 1955. Benny was known for his radio character -- a penny pinching and vain man who always claimed to be 39 years old. His radio show also included a on-air "feud" with Fred Allen, another radio comedian with whom Benny was actually good friends. Benny sometimes played the violin "poorly" as part of his comedy routine.
In the 1950s, Benny began to appear on television. His television program and radio program alternated until his radio program ended in 1955. In 1964, his television show was canceled. However, Benny continued to perform in guest appearances until his death in 1974 at the age of 80.
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Big Texas Beer Fest 2018
Mar 30-31, 2018 | Dallas, TX
Fair Park Automobile Building|1010 1st Ave
The Big Texas Beer Fest is a celebration of craft brews from all over the world that also focuses on Texas’ growing craft beer culture. The hundreds of beers presented at the festival include exclusive brews, rare creations and one-offs, and delicious local eats are available throughout the event. Several head brewmasters and brewery owners are available to discuss their concoctions and the art of brewing, and live music fills the air at this bubbly event.
further information: Home - Big Texas Beer Fest
FAT Friday Trolley Hop 2018
Mar 30, 2018 | Louisville, KY
Historic Frankfort Avenue Corridor|Frankfort Ave & N Jane St
The FAT Friday Trolley Hop in Louisville, Kentucky, is a once-a-month city-hopping trolley ride that makes stops in the hip neighborhoods of Butchertown, Clifton and Crescent Hill. During the last Friday of the month, local business and restaurants feature FAT Trolley Hop specials and deals. Live musical performances from area bands, appetizers and inexpensive libations make this free ride a good time.
further information: Military Appreciation Frankfort Avenue Trolley Hop @ FAT Friday Trolley Hop - Frankfort Avenue, Louisville [30 March]
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Headwaters A Taste of Maple 2018
Mar 8 - Apr 7, 2018 | Mono, ON
Nobody expects you to get a true feel for what Headwaters has to offer over the course of a day. Heck, not even a weekend would suffice. A Taste of Maple giftwraps a generous chunk of calendar time to let your taste buds enjoy more than a plate of dinky samples. This month-long adventure, led by the community's local restaurants, businesses and organizations, exposes you to a maple syrup-inspired menu that will make you wonder why you never attempted to try any of it before.
further information: A Taste of Maple - Headwaters
DUTCH
Pictures of the day
Iman Budhi Santosa (b. 1948) is an Indonesian author based in Yogyakarta. Born in Magetan, East Java, he was educated in agriculture but drawn to literature from a young age. In 1969, he helped establish the Persada Studi Klub, later publishing numerous works, including poetry collections, novels, and short stories. His poetry has been considered to have strong Javanese cultural influences.
People 
This portrait of two identical twins (Nils and Emil, 15 years old) in Fyn, Denmark, is part of a series of pictures, portraying people who have a strong connection to another person and who often think of themselves as a 'we' instead of 'me'.
FINNISH
knit, Easter
knit
thanks, Phyllis
thanks, Millie
knit
knit
BULGARIAN
thanks, Fern
Easter Bunny Coffee Kozie
crochet
thanks, Annarita
crochet
thanks, Helen
Roller Coasters!
crochet
POLISH
RECIPE, Passover
Matzah Brei
Ingredients
Boiling water
Salt and white pepper
4 eggs
6 sheets of matzah
Directions
- In a large bowl, break matzah into fragments. Not too small! Sprinkle with a little* boiling water to soften matzah (no more than 1/4 cup).
- While matzah is softening, beat eggs. Pour over softened matzah, add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
- Pour mixture into hot, oiled frying pan and cook over medium heat, stirring until matzah brei is dry but not crisp.
- Serve with cinnamon and sugar, honey, or preserves (blackberry jam is particularly good). Matzah brei cools quickly. Can be reheated in the microwave.
*Some people prefer softer matzah brei, while others like it crunchier. For a softer version, use more boiling water.
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Amy
ESTONIAN
thanks, Shelley
CZECH
ADULT COLORING, Easter
Chinese
CRAFTS, Easter
thanks, Kay
ANSWERS:
THAI
PUZZLE
right picture, wrong label
Butterfly Fish Purple Jigsaw Puzzle
JAPANESE
WORD SEARCH
| agree assume belt blink budget clam connect culture | dazzle destroy economic election event family follow | gait glum grasp guest honor human impact league living | local lucky lunch music nights nothing owls | peel price seal ships smile stand stem trick watch |
SUDOKU ... medium
solution:
QUOTE
NORWEGIAN
CLEVER
ENGLISH
EYE OPENER
thanks, Frances
World's Best Flea Markets
If the words rummage, swap, bargain, bric-a-brac or collectible excite you, then you might have an itch for a flea market.If the words rummage, swap, bargain, bric-a-brac or collectable excite you, then you might have an itch for a flea market. Nothing quite beats the thrill of coming home with a one-of-a-kind, rare or unusual souvenir retrieved from a bin and bought for a bargain. The allure of junk and valuable antiques thrown together and in need of sorting is aphrodisiac enough to some treasure hunters, but the added appeal of this happening only once a week, month or even a year makes some flea markets more coveted than others. The sheer mega-size of these events can send a shopper to heaven. Luckily, there are enough of these mammoth monster markets to keep you "scratching for fleas" virtually all year.
BRIMFIELD OUTDOOR ANTIQUES SHOW -
May 8 - 13
May 8 - 13
Brimfield is the Mecca of New England outdoor flea markets. This week-long flea market extravaganza is revered by shoppers and dealers alike for its size and content. Three times a year, 4,000 dealers peddle wares that range from paperbacks to fine European antiques.
ROSE BOWL FLEA MARKET
April 8th
Imagine the UCLA Bruins football stadium filled to capacity with people and things -- used surf boards, record collections, lawn statuaries and every kind of dish ever made. Officially called the "Rose Bowl Swap Meet," this huge market unofficially pre-opens its doors early to savvy hunters.
THE MAXWELL STREET MARKET
Every Sunday, Year-round • 7am-3pm • Free Admission
Billed as "one of the greatest outdoor urban bazaars ever," the historical Maxwell Street Market is the best way to get a true sense of the Windy City. Once a bustling 19th-century Jewish market, Maxwell Street has morphed into a cultural meeting place where all races and nationalities gather for the music, merchandise and cheap eats. Widely famous for impromptu jam sessions, this flea "turns the beat around" with a mix of jazz, blues and Latino sounds filtering through the stalls. Today's flavor is distinctly Mexican, especially with the many roaming food carts. There's also plenty to sift through, from tires, autoparts, and old televisions to art and some antiques.
127 CORRIDOR
August 2 - 5th
Technically the world's largest yard sale, the flea market known as the 127 Corridor is certainly the LONGEST outdoor market. Beginning on a highway in Jamestown, TN, this flea stretches hundreds of miles through North Covington, Kentucky, and continues all the way to Gadsden, Alabama. There are more than 2,000 vendors along this tour who clear their schedules for 3 weeks every August. One can imagine the caravan of http://www.127sale.com/Winnabagos that make this annual pilgrimage. Countless treasures and and billions of collectibles hide among bric-a-brac and junk, but the people-watching and Southern hospitality alone are worth the trip
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