Sunday, May 6, 2018

Int' l No Diet Day May 6, 2018

DIANE'S CORNER ... 
Celebrate International No Diet Day
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No Diet Day represents a journey of nearly half-way into the year, and nearly half a year from our New Year’s Resolutions. For those who have held fast to them, this often means that they have endured five months of careful consideration of their diets. After all, Summer is nearly upon us and the past six months have typically been used to drop off enough weight to leave them looking fantastic in their Summer clothes. Such dedication deserves recognition and reward, and that’s why No Diet Day exists. On this holiday adherents are free to let themselves loose from the shackles of their diet and enjoy one day of glorious freedom.

History of No Diet Day

There has been a movement in recent years to shed the shame typically associated with being less than Hollywood perfect. The photo-shopped images found in fashion and beauty magazines have been marked as a direct cause of a rising instance of eating disorders among the youth. Too long has health been associated with unrealistic body types and unhealthy, dangerous fad diets. No Diet Day has been pushed forward with the intention of promoting healthy life styles at all body types. This holiday has been found to be most promoted in those countries that have feminist movements going strong.
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Edgar Degas was a French artist famous for his paintings, sculptures, prints, and drawings. He is especially identified with the subject of dance; more than half of his works depict dancers. Born on July 19, 1834, in Paris, France, Edgar Degas went on to study at the École des Beaux-Arts (formerly the Académie des Beaux-Arts) in Paris and became renowned as a stellar portraitist, fusing Impressionistic sensibilities with traditional approaches. Both a painter and sculptor, Degas enjoyed capturing female dancers and played with unusual angles and ideas around centering. His work influenced several major modern artists, including Pablo Picasso. Degas died in Paris in 1917.

Word of the Day

nonentity 


Definition:(noun) A person of no influence.
Synonyms:nobodycipher
Usage:After losing the gubernatorial election, she was written off as a political nonentity.
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Idiom of the Day

nature's way of (doing something)

 — A natural biological process by which something is done or accomplished.

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History

Roger Bannister Breaks Four-Minute Mile (1954)

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Bannister was a British medical student when he became the first man to run the mile in less than four minutes—a barrier many experts had long considered unbreakable. His official time was 3 minutes, 59.4 seconds. Australia's John Landy and New Zealand's Peter Snell bettered the record that year, but in August, Bannister defeated Landy at the British Empire Games in Vancouver, clocking 3:58.8 in a thrilling race.

Moshe Feldenkrais (1904)

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Feldenkrais was a Russian-born Israeli physicist and engineer who was also an avid soccer player and a judo master. Motivated by a debilitating knee injury of his own, Feldenkrais developed a system to improve body movement and function and reduce pain by increasing self-awareness and re-educating the neuromuscular system. Since its introduction in the 1950s, the Feldenkrais method has gradually gained acceptance. 

Sunday School Day (Faka-Me)

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In the Polynesian kingdom of Tonga, many of whose inhabitants are Methodist, the first Sunday in May is known as Faka Me, or Sunday School Day. The children rise early put on the new clothes that their mothers have made: valas, or kilts, for the boys and new dresses for the girls. Then they all go to church, where the youngest children sing a hymn or recite a verse of scripture in front of the congregation and the older children present biblical dramas. At the feast that always follows a church service, a variety of Polynesian specialties are served to the children by the adults.

Scientists 'keep pigs' brains alive without a body for up to 36 hours'

Researchers in the US say they have managed to keep the brains of decapitated pigs alive outside of the body for up to 36 hours by circulating an oxygen-rich fluid through the organs. While the scientists, led by Yale University neuroscientist Nenad Sestan, say the ...
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Scientists 'keep pigs' brains alive without a body for up to 36 hours'

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1835 - James Gordon Bennett published the "New York Herald" for the first time. 

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1851 - The mechanical refrigerator was patented by Dr. John Gorrie. 

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1889 - The Universal Exposition opened in Paris, France, marking the dedication of the Eiffel Tower. Also at the exposition was the first automobile in Paris, the Mercedes-Benz. 

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1915 - Babe Ruth hit his first major league home run while playing for the Boston Red Sox. 

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1941 - Bob Hope gave his first USO show at California's March Field. 

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1946 - The New York Yankees became the first major league baseball team to travel by plane. 

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1957 - U.S. Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his book "Profiles in Courage". 

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1959 - The Pablo Picasso painting of a Dutch girl was sold for $154,000 in London. It was the highest price paid (at the time) for a painting by a living artist. 


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1973 - In Boston, Paul Simon began his first tour without Art Garfunkel. 

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1981 - A jury of international architects and sculptors unanimously selected Maya Ying Lin's entry for the design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. 

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1994 - The Channel Tunnel officially opened. The tunnel under the English Channel links England and France. 

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2002 - "Spider-Man" became the first movie to make more than $100 million in its first weekend.

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2005 - In Augusta, GA, a statue of James Brown was unveiled. The bronze life size statue was to commemorate Brown's musical accomplishments.


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DAILY SQU-EEK






If You Were Born Today, May 6
You have a strong business sense and are tuned in to the value and worth of things. Most of you are good with money. Security and stability are things that drive you and are behind many decisions you make in life. You are amorous, curious, attractive, intuitive and possess strong presence. Famous people born today: 
Father of Psychology Sigmund Freud
1856 Sigmund Freud, Austrian neurologist and father of psychology, born in Freiberg, Austrian Empire (d. 1939)


Silent Film Star Rudolph Valentino
1895 Rudolph Valentino, Italian sheik and actor (Eagle), born in Castellaneta, Italy (d. 1926)

Actor and Director Orson Welles
1915 Orson Welles [George], American actor (Citizen Kane, War of the Worlds), born in Kenosha, Wisconsin (d. 1985)


MLB Legend Willie Mays
1931 Willie Mays, American baseball centerfielder (Giants, NY Mets), "Say Hey Kid" (660 HRs, MVP 1954), born in Westfield, Alabama


British Prime Minister Tony Blair
1953 Tony BlairBritish Prime Minister (Labour: 1997-2007), born in Edinburgh, Scotland


Actor George Clooney
1961 George Clooney, American actor (ER, Batman, The Descendants), born in Lexington, Kentucky


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READERS INFO
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INTERESTING FACTS

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2. MAGAZINE SUNDAY

Patons 382 Knitting for Baby

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Pictures of the day

Buckwheat
Buckwheat (left), shown with buckwheat flakes (right) and crispbread made of buckwheat flour (center). It may also be made into such foods as noodles, porridge, pancakes, and beer. A pseudocereal related to rhubarb, buckwheat was widely cultivated as a cover crop until the adoption of nitrogen fertilizer.

prod yourshot 453052 9183828 15 Highlights from the 2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year Contest
Kingfisher (Alcedo athis) male with an engagement present for the female.

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knit

knit
thanks, Amber

knit
Knitted and felted flower pillow
thanks, Doris 

crochet
thanks, June

crochet
Free crochet pattern for yoga socks. Really pretty.
thanks, Shelley


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CROCKPOT RECIPE
Vegetarian Chili

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SWEETS

Slow Cooker Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

    
Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 2 hr, 30 Total Time 10 mins
Serves 8 Servings     
Slow Cooker Hot Fudge Pudding Cake an easy crock-pot dessert perfect for freeing up your oven. With a delicious sauce that forms beneath the cake.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Amount Per ServingAs Served
Calories 254kcalCalories from fat 38
% Daily Value
Total Fat 4g
Saturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 198mg
Carbohydrate 56g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 42g
Protein 2g
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
Calories2000
Total FatLess than65g
Sat FatLess than25g
CholesterolLess than300mg
SodiumLess than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate300g
Dietary Fiber25g

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup white-whole wheat flour or all purpose flour
  • 1 cup coconut sugar (or packed brown sugar)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup almond milk (or milk of your choice)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted (or vegetable oil)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cocoa Fudge Mixture
  • 3/4 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 3/4 cups hot or boiling water
  • Optional Toppings:(use any combination you like to equal a total of 1 cup)
  • Paleo-friendly chocolate chips (or semi-sweet)
  • White chocolate chips
  • Shredded Coconut
  • Chopped Nuts

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Pour in the milk, butter and vanilla and mix until just combined.
  2. Spread into a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with optional toppings using any combination equaling out to one cup and press gently into batter so they stick.
  3. For the Cocoa fudge mixture, combine sugar and cocoa and sprinkle over the batter in the crock-pot. Pour hot or boiling water over the cocoa powder (do not stir).
  4. Cover and cook on high for 1 3/4 - 2 1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted near center of cake comes out clean. Every slow cooker cooks differently so if your slow cooker runs hot, be sure to check on the batter at 1 hour and then every 20 minutes after that.
  5. Serve warm with ice cream and top with fruit if desired.

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ADULT COLORING







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CRAFTS
thanks, Jeri
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Mini Weaving Loom



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CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Mother's Day
thanks, Betty

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PUZZLE
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right pic, wrong label
Peacock Structure Jigsaw Puzzle

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WORD SEARCH



agency
annoy
apply

bitter
bliss
boat
choir
cliff
coats
coax
cymbal

depress
dream
drone
durable
energy
except

file
fill

gaudy
given
gross
income

jewel

large
lease

mold
music
power

radio
return

sent
service
start
still
trade

veil
voice

weed
wheel
white
whole
world


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SUDOKU ... hard




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QUOTE
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There are more bacteria cells in and on your body than any other cells making up your body.-------------------- No fewer than 36 footballs must be provided for each NFL game. A minimum of 12 are exclusively for kicking, arriving in a tamper-proof box to be opened only by the referee.-------------------- Most frogs have teeth!-------------------- Following the Kennedy assassination, Lee Harvey Oswald's mother would sell her autograph to tourists in Dallas' Dealey Plaza.

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CLEVER
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EYE OPENER
thanks, Heide

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