Chocolate Ice Cream Day
The exact origins of Chocolate Ice Cream Day are unknown, but few people will need a reason to celebrate an event that requires the eating of chocolate ice cream. Vanilla is considered the most popular flavor of ice cream, but ever since the Italians froze hot chocolate in 1692, chocolate has been a close contender. The celebratory day itself was likely started by an ice cream manufacturer to encourage greater sales of the delightful dessert, but the question remains whether there was really any need to encourage people to eat more chocolate ice cream.
Chocolate ice cream is made by combining cocoa powder with eggs, cream, vanilla, and sugar. The recipe is then frozen, and the more adventurous celebrant could consider making their own ice cream based dessert in order to celebrate Chocolate Ice Cream Day, or simply open the freezer and grab any tub that is close to hand.
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (adjective) Zoology Giving birth to living offspring that develop within the mother's body. Most mammals and some other animals are viviparous. | ||
| Synonyms: | live-bearing | ||
| Usage: | Viviparous offspring live independently and require an external food supply from birth. | ||
Idiom of the Day
on (one's) tod— Without or not near to anyone else; on one's own; all alone. A shortening of the Cockney rhyming slang "on one's Tod Sloan," referring to a once-famous American horse jockey who fell into disrepute in the early 20th century and died penniless and alone. Primarily heard in UK. |
History
First Ascent of Mt. McKinley's South Peak (1913)
With a summit elevation of 20,320 ft (6,194 m), Alaska's Mt. McKinley is the tallest mountain in North America. James Wickersham led the first recorded climbing attempt in 1903 but turned back at 8,000 ft (2,438 m). In 1910, a group known as the Sourdough expedition claimed to have summited its lower, northern peak. Three years later, explorer Hudson Stuck and three others made the first successful ascent of the South Summit—its true summit.
Sylvanus Griswold Morley (1883)
Morley was an American archaeologist who studied pre-Columbian Maya civilization throughout Central America, including at Copán, Honduras, Petén, Guatemala, and Chichén Itzá, Mexico. Though his archaeological work was widely recognized during his lifetime, it was only after his death that his other career was revealed—Morley worked as a spy for the US during World War I by searching for German submarine bases in Central America.
International Carillon Festival
The International Carillon Festival in Springfield, Illinois, attracts carillonneurs from France, Belgium, Germany, Brazil, New Zealand, and the Netherlands as well as from the United States. The centerpiece of the festival is the Rees Memorial Carillon. The festival, instituted in 1962, features the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Schubert, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Edvard Grieg, and other compositions arranged for the carillon. The performances take place in Springfield's Washington Park, where listeners can sit the recommended 300 or more feet away.
Does Wearing Glasses Mean You Are Smarter? Yes, Suggests New Genetic Study
It's a common high school movie trope: The dorky, four-eyed kid who excels academically despite their failing sight. But a new study suggests there might be a kernel of truth in that stereotype. In what is believed to be the largest genetic study into ...READ MORE:
Does wearing glasses mean you are smarter? Yes, suggests new genetic study
1775 - The United Colonies changed their name to the United States.
1776 - Richard Henry Lee of Virginia proposed to the Continental Congress a resolution calling for a Declaration of Independence.
1892 - John Joseph Doyle became the first pinch-hitter in baseball when he was used in a game.
1903 - Professor Pierre Curie revealed the discovery of Polonium.
1909 - Mary Pickford made her motion picture debut in "The Violin Maker of Cremona."
1937 - The cover of "LIFE" magazine showed the latest in campus fashions of the times, which included saddle shoes.
1939 - King George VI and his wife, Queen Elizabeth, arrived in the U.S. It was the first visit to the U.S. by a reigning British monarch.
1955 - "The $64,000 Question" premiered.
1965 - In the U.S., the Gemini 4 mission was completed. The mission featured the first spacewalk by an American.
1968 - Legoland Billund opened in Billund, Denmark. It was the original Legoland park.
1972 - The musical "Grease" opened on Broadway. It had been playing off-Broadway for about 4 months.
1982 - Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion in Memphis, TN, opened as a tourist attraction.
1993 - The ground breaking ceremony was held for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, OH.
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If You Were Born Today, June 7
You have strong business instincts which can aid you in your worldly goals, but you also possess a distinct spiritual side which you share only with those very close to you. Some might call you lucky, but in truth, you make your own luck. You can be a tad stubborn and this quality can make relationships challenging, especially as you tend to attract the same quality in others. Famous people born today:
1843 Susan Blow, American educator who pioneered kindergarten education and was known as the "Mother of the Kindergarten", born in St. Louis, Missouri (d. 1916)
1848 Paul Gauguin [Eugene Henri], French post-impressionist painter who worked in French Polynesia, born in Paris (d. 1903)
1909 Jessica Tandy, British actress (Birds, Cocoon, Batteries Not Included), born in London, England (d. 1994)
1929 John Turner, 17th Prime Minister of Canada(1984), born in Richmond, England
1940 Tom Jones [Thomas John Woodward], Welsh singer (What's New Pussycat), born in Pontypridd, Wales
1952 Liam Neeson, Irish-American actor(Schindler's List, Les Miserables), born in Ballymena, County Antrim
1958 Prince [Rogers Nelson], American singer-songwriter and musician (1999, Purple Rain), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota (d. 2016)
1959 Mike Pence, 48th Vice President of the United States (Republican: 2017-) and Governor of Indiana (2013-16), born in Columbus, Indiana
1988 Michael Cera, Canadian actor (Arrested Development, Superbad), born in Brampton, Ontario (this is the suburban bedside community of Toronto where we used to live!)READERS INFO
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Singer-songwriter Carole King releases the album “Tapestry”
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North Texas Quilt Festival 2018
Jun 7-9, 2018 | Arlington, TX
Arlington Convention Center|1200 Ballpark Way
Quilt enthusiasts and blanket lovers unite for the North Texas Quilt Festival. Quilters will show off their best work for you to judge. Enter your own quilt into the auction or sign up to be an exhibitor.
further information: North Texas Quilt Festival at Original Sewing & Quilt Expo in Arlington, TX
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Los Angeles Design Festival 2018
Jun 7-10, 2018 | Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles is a creative mecca of sorts, but not only in the entertainment industry. The Design Festival brings creative talent together to showcase the seemingly infinite possibilities in art and design. For two weeks, Los Angeles comes alive to celebrate those whose creations inspire even more creativity.
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Eyeo Festival 2018
Jun 4-7, 2018 | Minneapolis, MN
Walker Art Center & Other Locations in Minneapolis–Saint Paul|1750 Hennepin Ave
Think about how rapidly technology advances, and then try to wrap your head around the possibilities of using new technology to create art. Eyeo Festival examines the intersection between advanced technology and art with a lineup of creative geniuses who will discuss a broad range of topics including code, data art, gestural computing, experience design and much more. Through demos, presentations and workshops, this eye-opening experience will show you new and brilliant ways to get crafty.
further information: Eyeo Festival | Converge to Inspire
Self-Portrait with Halo and Snake is an 1889 oil on wood painting by French artist Paul Gauguin, which represents his late Brittany period in the fishing village of Le Pouldu in northwestern France. It shows Gauguin against a red background with a halo above his head and apples hanging beside him as he holds a snake in his hand while plants or flowers appear in the foreground. The religious symbolism and the stylistic influence of Japanese wood-block prints and cloisonnism are apparent. The work is one of more than 40 self-portraits he completed. It is held at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
That Full Time Employment is Around the Corner
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Lunch with the Girls - Priceless
A group of 15-year-old girlfriends discussed where to meet for dinner. Finally, they agreed to meet at the Dairy Queen, next door to the Ocean View restaurant, because they had only $6.00 among them and Brad Johnson, the cute boy in Social Studies, lived on that street.
10 years later, the group of 25-year-old girlfriends discussed where to meet for dinner. Finally, they agreed to meet at the Ocean View restaurant, because the beer was cheap, the restaurant offered free snacks, the band was good, there was no cover charge, and there were lots of cute guys.10 years later, the group of 35-year-old girlfriends discussed where to meet for dinner. Finally, they agreed to meet at the Ocean View restaurant, because the cosmos were good, it was right near the gym and, if they went late enough, there wouldn't be too many whiny little kids.
10 years later, the group of 45-year-old girlfriends discussed where to meet for dinner. Finally, they agreed to meet at the Ocean View restaurant, because the martinis were big, and the waiters wore tight pants and had nice buns.
10 years later, the group of 55-year-old girlfriends discussed where to meet for dinner. Finally, they agreed to meet at the Ocean View restaurant, because the prices were reasonable, the wine list was good, the restaurant had windows that opened (in case of hot flashes), and they served fish which is good for your cholesterol.
10 years later, the group of 65-year-old girlfriends discussed where to meet for dinner. Finally, they agreed to meet at the Ocean View restaurant, because the lighting was good, and the restaurant had a senior citizen discounts.
10 years later, the group of 75-year-old girlfriends discussed where to meet for dinner. Finally, they agreed to meet at the Ocean View restaurant, because the food was not too spicy, and the restaurant was handicapped-accessible.
10 years later, the group of 85-year-old girlfriends discussed where to meet for dinner. Finally, they agreed to meet at the Ocean View restaurant, because they had never been there before.
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Tulip Dishcloth pattern by Doni Speigle
There are two pdf’s available. The first pdf is the actual pattern, and the 2nd pdf is a photo tutorial demonstrating the steps of the pattern.
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RIDICULOUSLY EASY PEACH CRUMBLE
1 25 ounce jar of peaches in light syrup
1 package yellow cake mix
1 stick butter, cut into 16 pieces
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tin fruit in light syrup (fruit cocktail, or pears)
1/2 pkg. yellow cake mix / 1 c. baking mix mixed well with 1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. sweet spice (ginger, cinnamon, allspice or a mix)
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. chopped nuts
Prepare as above, in an 8" cake pan.
1 stick butter, cut into 16 pieces
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Layer ingredients in 13/9 inch pan in the order listed above.
- Bake for 40 minutes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream. Or eat it with a spoon right out of the baking dish.
1 tin fruit in light syrup (fruit cocktail, or pears)
1/2 pkg. yellow cake mix / 1 c. baking mix mixed well with 1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. sweet spice (ginger, cinnamon, allspice or a mix)
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. chopped nuts
Prepare as above, in an 8" cake pan.
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Fun & Funky Flip Flops!
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Polo White Horse Jigsaw Puzzle
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EYE OPENER
Rare Sights You Wont see Twice in Your Lifetime
1. A Whale's Heart
2. A Shark's Egg
3. A Massive Storm, Seen From 37,000ft
4. A Baby Swordfish
5. A Rocket Soaring Through the Sky
6. The World's Tallest Palm Tree
7. An Armadillo Lizard
8. Lightning Striking a Volcanic Eruption
9. A Baby Muddy Argonaut
10. An Eclipse Seen From a Plane
11. A Moss-Covered Turtle
12. A Multi-Colored Chameleon
13. The End of the Great Wall of China
14. A Spider's Eye, Seen Under a Microscope
15. The Strangest Fog You'll Ever See
16. A Stunning Obelisk
17. A Weird Houseplant, Called Trachyandra
18. The View From the Other Side of the Theater Curtain
19. A Gigantic Jellyfish
20. A White Bat
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