Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Eiffel Tower Day - March 31, 2020

DIANE'S CORNER ... 
Celebrate Eiffel Tower Day

Eiffel Tower Day is a holiday that is all about celebrating the wonderful monument that stands proudly in the city of lights. The day marks the completion of the Eiffel Tower in 1889, taking 2 years, 2 months and 5 days in total to build.
It was constructed for the International Exhibition of Paris, during the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution, and was named after the principal engineer, Gustave Eiffel. Celebrate this iconic day by planning a trip to the historic landmark and have a bite at the Le 58 Tour Eiffel Restaurant. For people who are anywhere else in the world, there are plenty of ways to celebrate.
Wear clothes or jewelry that feature the Eiffel Tower, bake a scrumptious Eiffel Tower cake and invite friends and family to admire and enjoy it, or throw a picnic party with French flags and treats to get everyone in the spirit of the day.

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Joke of the Day
CUTTING STONE

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Did you hear about the ancient Egyptian man that launched a successful stone quarry business?

Turns out it was a pyramid scheme all along.

A local park in Weehawken, N.J., with Manhattan in the background.

Word of the Day

balkanize

balkanize
History of Central Europe and the Balkans from 1796 to 2008

MEANING:
verb tr.: To divide a region, group, etc., into small, often hostile, entities.

ETYMOLOGY:
From allusion to the breakup of the the Balkan Peninsula following the decline of the Ottoman Empire. The Peninsula is named after Balkan Mountains, which are named after a Turkish word for mountains: balkan. Earliest documented use: 1917.

USAGE:
“The governor balkanized the Kano Emirate by creating four other emirates.”
Emir Sanusi and Goje -- What Happened to Their Probes?; This Day (Lagos, Nigeria); Jun 14, 2019.

A surfer and his dog walk along the beach in Port Aransas, Texas.

Idiom of the Day

WOULDN’T BE CAUGHT DEAD
Wouldn't be Caught Dead - English Idioms & Slang Dictionary
Dislike or would never do something
wouldn’t be caught dead wearing those shoes – they’re so ugly!
A surfer on Manly Beach in Sydney.

This Day in History

Joseph Haydn - Wikipedia
1732 - Composer Franz Joseph Haydn was born. He is known for helping to develop the Classical style.

First charter of Montréal - Democracy in Montreal - Archives de ...
1831 - Quebec and Montreal were incorporated as cities.

On March 31, 1870 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Thomas Mundy ...
1870 - In Perth Amboy, NJ, Thomas Munday Peterson became the first black person to vote in the U.S.

Wabash, Indiana: World's First Electrically Lighted City | HubPages
1880 - Wabash, IN, became the first town to be completely illuminated with electric light.

Crayola - Wikipedia
1885 - Binney & Smith Company was founded in New York City. The company later became Crayola, LLC.

Eiffel Tower Opens (Famous Photo) - On This Day
1889 - In Paris, the Eiffel Tower officially opened.

July 30, 1898: Car Ads Get Rolling | WIRED
1900 - The W.E. Roach Company was the first automobile company to put an advertisement in a national magazine. The magazine was the "Saturday Evening Post".

Tuesday March 31, 2015 | KALW
1906 - The Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States was founded to set rules in amateur sports. The organization became the National Collegiate Athletic Association in 1910.

Daylight saving time 2020: Change your clocks this weekend
1918 - For the first time in the U.S., Daylight Saving Time went into effect.

The Grim, Depression-Era Origins of Dance Marathons - Atlas Obscura
1923 - In New York City, the first U.S. dance marathon was held. Alma Cummings set a new world record of 27 hours.

LaGuardia Airport - Wikipedia
1940 - La Guardia airport in New York officially opened to the public.

1948 Newfoundland referendums - Wikipedia
1949 - Newfoundland entered the Canadian confederation as its 10th province.

1968-5
1966 - An estimated 200,000 anti-war demonstrators march in New York City. (New York)

Karen Ann Quinlan - Top 10 Comas - TIME
1976 - The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that Karen Anne Quinlan could be disconnected from a respirator. Quinlan remained comatose until 1985 when she died.

Tuesday March 31, 2015 | KALW
1994 - "Nature" magazine announced that a complete skull of Australppithecus afarensis had been found in Ethiopia. The finding is of humankind's earliest ancestor.

How Did Selena Quintanilla Die? | POPSUGAR Latina
1995 - Selena was killed by the president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldivar. Saldivar had been fired for embezzlement.

Photos and Pictures - Buddy Hackett Received Star on the Hollywood ...
1998 - Buddy Hackett received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Remembering the day Fabio got goosed at Busch Gardens - Daily Press
1999 - Fabio was hit in the face by a bird during a promotional ride of a new roller coaster at the Busch Gardens theme park in Williamsburg, VA. Fabio received a one-inch cut across his nose.

How Gmail Happened: The Inside Story of Its Launch 10 Years Ago ...
2004 - Google Inc. announced that it would be introducing a free e-mail service called Gmail.

thanks, Olivia

Batman IOnly Have Time For Coffee GIF - Batman IOnlyHaveTimeForCoffee GIFs

DAILY SQU-EEK



If You Were Born Today, March 31:
You have a sharp mind and you are a highly creative thinker. Others tend to readily sense your sincerity, and you possess a quirky, fun charm and sense of style. You are not a fan of labels, and fortunately, no one can truly pin you down with one, as you are decidedly unique and exceedingly hard to define! Even though you are outgoing and assertive, you are also capable of serious thought. Famous people born today:
King of France Henry II
1519 Henry IIKing of France (1547-59), born in Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye near Paris (d. 1559)

Philosopher René Descartes
1596 René Descartes, French philosopher (he thought, therefore he was), born in Descartes, Indre-et-Loire, France (d. 1650)

Composer Johann Sebastian Bach
1685 Johann Sebastian Bach, German composer (Mattheus-Passion) [OS 21 Mar], born in Eisenach, Germany (d. 1750)

Civil Rights Activist Cesar Chavez
1927 Cesar Chavez, American farm labor leader (United Farm Workers), born in Yuma, Arizona (d. 1993)

Ice Hockey Legend Gordie Howe
1928 Gordie Howe, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame right wing (23-time NHL All Star; NHL: Detroit Red Wings; WHA: Houston Aeros), born in Floral, Saskatchewan (d. 2016)

Fashion Designer Liz Claiborne
1929 Liz Claiborne, American fashion designer, entrepreneur and founder of Liz Claiborne Inc, born in Brussels, Belgium (d. 2007)

45th Vice President of the United States Al Gore
1948 Al Gore, American politician and environmentalist (Vice President: 1993-2001), born in Washington, D.C.

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READERS INFO
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(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:

Did Elmo Testify Before Congress? - Fact Of The Day | Daily Facts
On April 23, 2002, Sesame Street character Elmo became the first non-human to testify before Congress. He was there to defend funding for music programs in schools.
What Is "Ubiquitous Gaze"? - Fact Of The Day | Daily Facts
“Ubiquitous Gaze” is an art technique used by artists when creating/drawing/painting a portrait. This technique makes it look like the subject is looking at you, no matter what angle you are viewing the artwork.
Hilmar Moore - Wikipedia
Who is Hilmar Moore? He is the longest serving mayor of a United States city. He was the mayor of Richmond, Texas from September 22, 1949 until December 4, 2012, the day he passed away.


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1922 -
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Radio Station KFI-AM Original Transmitter

KFI is an AM radio station in Los AngelesCalifornia, owned and operated by iHeartMedia. It received its license to operate on March 31 and began operating on April 16, 1922, and after a succession of power increases, became one of the United States’ first high-powered, clear-channel stations operating today with 50,000 watts and airs a talk radio format with news updates.

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The first KFI studio in 1922 located in Earle C. Anthony’s Packard dealership at Tenth and Hopein Los Angeles.

3.
Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
Thinking of getting a cat? | International Cat Care
The cat made me get up at the crack of dawn, and wanted to be fed twice. She is not used to me being around so much, so I think she’s trying to take advantage. Ha-rumph. Me, I had Oreo Thins for breakies...too many of them. But groceries will arrive on Friday, and I will be back to healthy eating again. Now if only Amazon would show up with the cat food Prime promised yesterday; tomorrow may find my one-eyed companion gnawing at my bones.

The Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. 

Pictures of the day


Shoeless Joe Jackson
Shoeless Joe Jackson (1887–1951) was an American 
outfielder who played Major League Baseball in the early 1900s.
He is remembered for his performance on the field and for his 
association with the Black Sox Scandal, in which members of the
1919 Chicago White Sox participated in a conspiracy to fix the 
World Series. Jackson played for three Major League teams 
during his twelve-year career, briefly playing for the Philadelphia
Athletics and the minor league New Orleans Pelicans before 
joining the Cleveland Naps for five years and finishing his career
with the Chicago White Sox. He played left field for most of his 
career, and currently has the third-highest career batting average
in major league history. He always denied being part of the match 
fixing scandal and subsequent events have cast doubts on his 
involvement. This picture shows Jackson holding his baseball 
bat, Black Betsy, during his time with the Cleveland Naps in 1913.

INDIA
Migratory birds fly over a boat on the Yamuna River amidst heavy smog conditions in New Delhi.

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Mine is Contented Soup!

knit
thanks, Denna
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knit
thanks, Phyllis

knit
Baby Princess Jumper & Hat Project
Chunky Slipper Socks Using Rowan Cocoon
knit

A rapid transit train in Kuala Lumpur

Knit Pattern of the Day: 
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
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Over size sweater
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The bank of Amur Bay in Vladivostok. 
crochet
thanks, Helen
crochet
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A man walks along a road leading to St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome. 

RECIPE
thanks, Sara
metal bowl with curry cauliflower rice

The Hua Lamphong Railway Station in Bangkok

CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

Huntington Beach, Calif. 

SWEETS
thanks, Abby
Delicious Maple Glazed Cinnamon Chip Bars recipe for fall! #cookies #fallbaking #cinnamon #maple #dessert #recipe

A man wearing a face mask walks down the stairs in Prague.

ADULT COLORING

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Ballet dancer Ashlee Montague dances in Times Square. 

CRAFTS
thanks, Jeri
Danny Wertheimer plays guitar and sings to his neighbors from his balcony in Oakland. 

CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crafts
thanks, Bella
Follow the detailed instructions and pictures to make your own DIY owl Pom Pom! This is a perfect craft to make with kids!

A dog wearing a mask in Shanghai.

PUZZLE
A countdown clock for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics outside Tokyo Station. 

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A surfer walks across a quiet Kuta Beach in Indonesia. 

SUDOKU ... easy



solution:




A woman walks outside Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome.

QUOTE
thanks, Alice
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A security guard wearing a protective mask sits in a tree in Beijing.

1. The football huddle was first used by the Gallaudet football team in 1892 when one of the deaf players didn't want to risk the other team see him explain a play through sign language. 2. Supplement subscription company Wearefeel® created limited-edition, glitter-infused multivitamins that "make your toilet sparkle" when you poop! 3. In February 2020, in Queensland, Australia, when her owner's boat capsized during the night, Heidi the German Shepherd treaded water for 11 hours before someone spotted her!

An empty grandstand as Jay Ford, riding Miss Exfactor, wins the TAB Birthday Card Stakes at Rosehill Gardens in Sydney. 

CLEVER 

The empty Oculus transit hub at One World Trade Center in New York City. 

EYE OPENER 
thanks, Ara
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New Delhi's border barricade during lockdown.


A man crosses an empty street in Buenos Aires.

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
But at my back I always hear / Time's winged chariot hurrying near; / And yonder all before us lie / Deserts of vast eternity. -Andrew Marvell, poet (31 Mar 1621-1678)

Pope Francis delivers his blessing from the window of his private library overlooking an empty St. Peter's Square.

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