Conflict Resolution Day - October 18, 2018

DIANE'S CORNER ... 

Celebrate Conflict Resolution Day

Conflict Resolution Day is a global event, intended to promote the concept of peaceful conflict resolution. Created in 2005 by the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR), it is now an annual celebration.

Primarily an educational event, the main purpose of Conflict Resolution Day is to increase awareness of the various peaceful, non-violent methods of conflict resolution available, such as mediation and arbitration. In addition, the ACR hopes to promote their use in various different avenues of life, including in schools, workplaces, within the legal system and even among families.

The Association for Conflict Resolution, alongside various independent organizations, host informative events all over the world, so check the event listings in your local area and see if you can attend one.

Girl with a Pearl Earring

Johannes Vermeer (1632 - 1675) was a Dutch painter who specialized in domestic interior scenes of middle-class life. He was a moderately successful provincial genre painter in his lifetime but evidently was not wealthy, leaving his wife and children in debt at his death, perhaps because he produced relatively few paintings.

Word of the Day

do-gooder
Definition:	(noun) Someone devoted to the promotion of human welfare and to social reforms.
Synonyms:	humanitarian, improver
Usage:	A do-gooder to the core, she spends all of her free time and nearly all of her money helping the homeless.

The Milkmaid

Idiom of the Day

spit (out) the dummy  — To have a childish overreaction or angry outburst to a negative situation or outcome; to act in a bad-tempered manner, likened to a temper tantrum of a child. "Dummy" here refers to a plastic teat used to soothe teething infants (also called a "pacifier" in the U.S. or a "soother" elsewhere), which they may spit when in the middle of a tantrum. Primarily heard in Australia.

Girl Interrupted at Her Music

This Day in History

Women in Canada Finally Recognized as "Persons" (1929)

In the early 20th century, Canadian women were often prohibited from hearing court testimony deemed inappropriate. Emily Murphy protested and became the first woman magistrate in Canada—and all of the British Empire—but her rulings were often challenged because women were not legally considered "persons." Murphy and four other women, the "Famous Five," submitted a petition for constitutional clarification. The subsequent Persons Case granted Canadian women personhood. Pierre Trudeau (1919) As prime minister of Canada from 1968–79 and 1980–84, Trudeau advocated a strong federal government and took a determined stand against the Quebec separatist movement. Despite his opposition to Quebec's independence, he supported Canadian sovereignty and secured for the country a new constitution in 1982 that precipitated its official independence from Britain. He also had French adopted as an official state language. Azerbaijan Independence Days Azerbaijan observes two independence days. The May 28, 1918, establishment of the Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan provides the occasion for the older independence celebration. Two years later, Azerbaijan came under Soviet rule. Azerbaijan's new independence day commemorates the declaration of independence made by the Supreme Soviet of Azerbaijan on October 18, 1991. After the U.S.S.R. ceased to exist as a geopolitical entity in December 1991, Azerbaijan became an official independent state on December 26, 1991. How Mushrooms Might Save the Bees A household cure for declines in the bee population, from a mushroom retailer named Paul Stamets who realized mushrooms may hold an antiviral power for the insects, could be in wide use by next year, giving hope in a struggle to save the vital species. The ... READ MORE: The latest hope in the fight to preserve bees? Mushrooms

1767 - The Mason-Dixon line was agreed upon. It was the boundary between Maryland and Pennsylvania. 


1867 - The U.S. took formal possession of Alaska from Russia. The land was purchased of a total of $7 million dollars (2 cents per acre).

1943 - The first broadcast of "Perry Mason" was presented on CBS Radio. The show went to TV in 1957. 


1950 - Connie Mack announced that he was going to retire after 50 seasons as the manager of the Philadelphia Athletics. 


1961 - Henri Matisse' "Le Bateau" went on display at New York's Museum of Modern Art. It was discovered 46 days later that the painting had been hanging upside down. 


1967 - "How I Won the War," starring John Lennon, premiered in London. 


1968 - Two black athletes, Tommie Smith and John Carlos, were suspended by the U.S. Olympic Committee for giving a "black power" salute during a ceremony in Mexico City.


1977 - Reggie Jackson tied Babe Ruth's record for hitting three homeruns in a single World Series game. Jackson was only the second player to achieve this. 


1997 - A monument honoring U.S. servicewomen, past and present, was dedicated at Arlington National Cemetery. 

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, October 18

You are a very fair person who is also determined and hard-working. Success usually doesn't come at a young age, but it does after some early setbacks--and from your own doing. You are a leader and a visionary. You have your feet on the ground, but you are willing to look beyond what is right in front of you. You may have some troubles with people who deceive you. Although you possess an unusually strong ability to understand human nature, when you are personally involved, you tend to believe what you want to believe. Your intellect is sharp. When an important decision has to be made, you listen to others, process the information, and then follow your intuition. Famous people born today: 

1927 George C. Scott, American actor and director (Patton, Dr. Strangelove), born in Wise, Virginia (d. 1999)

1935 Peter Boyle, American actor (Joe, Candidate, Everybody Loves Raymond), born in Norristown, Pennsylvania

1939 Mike Ditka, NFL coach and tight-end (Bears, Cowboys, NFL rookie year 1961), born in Carnegie, Pennsylvania

1956 Martina Navratilova, Czech/American tennis player (18 Grand Slam singles titles), born in Prague, Czech Republic

1960 Jean-Claude Van Damme, Belgian actor(Double Impact, Kickboxer, No Retreat), born in Brussels, Belgium

READERS INFO

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1971 -

After 34 years, the final issue of Look magazine was published.            Look magazine was generally considered a competitor to Life magazine,       which began publication months earlier and ended in 1972, a few months     after Look ceased publication.   First issue, February 1937.

2.

1962 -
 

The above three scientists shared the Nobel 
Prize for their DNA work.

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CELEBRATE MEXICO NOW 2018

Oct 10-21, 2018 | New York, NY

Celebrate Mexico Now in New York City spotlights the arts and culture of contemporary Mexico and its community in New York. The five-day event features over 60 projects and over 300 Mexican artists in the media of film, dance, literature, theater, music, visual art and architecture. Additional attractions include authentic cuisine, discussions and cultural exhibitions.

further information: Home

4.

Old World Oktoberfest 2018

Oct 17-21, 2018 | Oct 24-28, 2018 | Huntington Beach, CA

Old World Huntington Beach|7561 Center Ave #49 
Willkommen to the Old World Oktoberfest in Huntington Beach, California. The lederhosen-clad German celebration off the Pacific coast features steins overflowing with beer, bratwurst bursting out of the bun and accordion and horn-laden German music. Weiner dog races, beer contests and chicken dances are among the featured attractions.

further information: Oktoberfest 2018 Tickets - Buy Your Oktoberfest Tickets Today! Old World Huntington Beach

5.

Linde Oktoberfest Tulsa 2018

Oct 18-21, 2018 | Tulsa, OK

River West Festival Park|2100 S Jackson St

Germany had to travel a little farther than usual to set up shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The full Oktoberfest experience guarantees Tulsa residents and visitors fresh beer, mouth-watering food, live music acts traveling from Germany, relay games and people decked out in German garb. There’s much more to the party than what’s mentioned here, but hey, it’s a party – it will lead you to whatever's next without fail.

further information: Linde Oktoberfest Tulsa


The Astronomer

Pictures of the day


Study of a Young Woman is a painting by Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer, completed between 1665 and 1667, around the same time as his better-known Girl with a Pearl Earring. The two paintings are similar in tone, composition, and size. Both subjects wear pearl earrings, have scarves draped over their shoulders, and are shown in front of a plain black background. It is likely that the creation of both works involved the use of a camera obscura. The sitter is depicted as having a widely spaced features in a flat face, with a small nose and thin lips. Her lack of conventional beauty has led to a general belief that this work was painted on commission, although it is possible that the model was Vermeer's daughter. The work was probably created as a tronierather than a portrait, being a study of the young woman's thoughts, feelings, or character, something typical in many of Vermeer's paintings. Study of a Young Woman is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

“Django” Old man baby dog

“Django is a Shaolin Temple Terrier, born and raised in a Buddhist monastery in the northern province of Hunan China. Django likes long walks on the beach and listening to Miles Davis.” Carlsbad, California

Girl Reading Letter by a Window

knit
thanks, Grace

Princess Mina pattern by Shonny Annette

knit
thanks, Linda

Flowers in the Rain pattern by Jacqui Walker

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Leaves and Vines Socks pattern by Robbyn Kenyon

knit

Pac-Man Peysa pattern by Doctor Popular

knit

Rainy Day Pillow pattern by Emma Stanford

The Concert 

crochet, Halloween

thanks, Lisa

Smiling Pumpkins Pillow

crochet
thanks, Fern

Lily Pad Hexagons

crochet

Montana Poncho Crochet pattern by Michele C

crochet

Spiraled Purse

crochet

Hexagon Motifs Blanket

RECIPE

thanks, Shelley

Carrot Burgers Recipe

CROCKPOT RECIPE ... Halloween

thanks, Nora

Slow Cooker Maple Pumpkin Spice Lattes

The Girl with the Wine Glass

SWEETS ... Halloween

Perfect Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Girl with the Red Hat

ADULT COLORING ... Halloween

The Art of Painting

CRAFTS ... Halloween

thanks, Jeri

'Operation' Costume: 

This costume is adorable and best of all, comfortable! All you need is a grey sweat suit and red and white felt. A pair of pliers is also an essential!

After the Lacemaker 

CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Halloween skeletons

thanks, Jill

Notification

Mistress and Maid
PUZZLE

Great Blue Heron Jigsaw Puzzle

Music Lesson

WORD SEARCH

adult again bottom cancer cart certainty cobble constant

divine fears heaven intersection lover

majority minute needy nice notes nurse

pavement poker receive select sire slave start

table till track traffic tumor utility weary wheel where

SUDOKU ... medium

solution:

Officer and Laughing Girl
QUOTE

View of Delft

Girl With A Flute 

CLEVER

EYE OPENER

thanks, Amelia

What does it mean to be “interesting”?

Johannes Vermeer, Self Portrait