Workers’ Memorial Day commemorates those who died at work and to try and make it safer for the living, and to promote safer working conditions.
This date was chosen because it is the anniversary of the Occupational Health and Safety Act in the USA and commemorates the day of a construction accident in Connecticut that claimed 28 lives.
pecteilis radiata -- orchid... only in China, Japan, Korea and Russia
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| Definition: | (adjective) Quick and changeable in temperament. | ||
| Synonyms: | quicksilver, erratic, fickle, volatile | ||
| Usage: | Her mercurial nature made it difficult to gauge how she would react. | ||
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 | Klein, a French painter and performance artist, was a leader of the avant-garde movement called Nouveau Réalisme and greatly influenced the development of Minimalism. In the 1950s, he began to exhibit nonobjective monochrome paintings and from 1957 onward used only a shade of blue now known as International Klein Blue. His 1958 exhibition The Void featured an empty, white-painted gallery. He experimented with several unorthodox methods to create his works. | ||
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 | Inaugurated in 2007, this ceremony honors the Royal Malaysian Navy with a series of traditional rituals that date back to medieval times. It takes place in the Malaysian seaport town of Kota Kinabalu on the island of Borneo. Along with the public symbolic gestures that confer the navy's right to protect the city, the ceremony also features several entertaining exhibitions and shows intended to attract tourists, including a boat demonstration, helicopter aerial displays, tours of navy ships, and performances by the navy band and silent drill teams. | ||
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 | With help from a fossil-loving schoolboy, scientists have unveiled a bizarre mishmash of a dinosaur that was a distant cousin of uber-predator Tyrannosaurus rex – but also a committed vegetarian. Eleven years ago, Diego Suarez was 7 and on a research expedition with his geologist parents when he spotted the first bones of the species, which lived 145 million years ago. | ||
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1914 - W.H. Carrier patented the design of his air conditioner.
1930 - The first organized night baseball game was played in Independence, Kansas.
1932 - The yellow fever vaccine for humans was announced.
1937 - The first animated-cartoon electric sign was displayed on a building on Broadway in New York City. It was created by Douglas Leight.
1959 - Arthur Godfrey was seen for the last time in the final broadcast of "Arthur Godfrey and His Friends" on CBS-TV.
1985 - The largest sand castle in the world was completed near St. Petersburg, FL. It was four stories tall.
2000 - Jay Leno received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Jayne Meadows (Jane Meadows Cotter; September 27, 1919 – April 26, 2015)
Jane Meadows with husband Steve Allen circa 1980s
Passed,, 95
Jayne Meadows (Jane Meadows Cotter; September 27, 1919 – April 26, 2015)
Jayne Meadows Allen, award winning stage and screen actress, died peacefully of natural causes in her Encino, Calif. home Sunday night at age 95. Jayne — who was born in Wuchang, China to missionary parents — enjoyed more than six decades in the entertainment industry, from Broadway roles like "The
Gazebo" in 1958 to her Emmy-nominated role on CBS’ "High Society" in 1995. Jayne was also a regular panelist on the CBS hit program, "I’ve Got a Secret” and during her run on the show, she was the highest rated actress on CBS, second only to Lucille Ball.
Jayne’s husband of 46 years, Steve Allen — the first host of "The Tonight Show" — passed away in 2000.
Jane Meadows with husband Steve Allen circa 1980s
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Ann-Margret (born Ann-Margret Olsson in Sweden)
Ann-Margret appeared with Elvis in Viva Las Vegas (1964) and gained
fame for her role in Bye Bye Birdie (1963). She also appeared in The
Cincinnati Kid (1965) and Tommy (1975). She was nominated for two
Academy Awards and won five Golden Globes.
fame for her role in Bye Bye Birdie (1963). She also appeared in The
Cincinnati Kid (1965) and Tommy (1975). She was nominated for two
Academy Awards and won five Golden Globes.
If You Were Born Today, April 28
You are a practical, security-minded person who feels most comfortable in the world of the five senses. Gentle and intuitive, you form close relationships with others that last. Although you are considerate and concerned, you can also be quite stubborn and fixed in your ways. You are a very hard worker, often taking on more than your share. Famous people born today: Jay Leno, Penelope Cruz, Jessica Alba, Ann-margaret, Jorge Garcia.
DAILY SQU-EEK
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A female chestnut teal (Anas castanea), a species of dabbling duck commonly found in southern Australiaand Tasmania. These omnivores, which can be differentiated from grey tealsby their darker color and larger size, prefer coastal estuaries and wetlands
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Sparks Fly
Photograph by Steve Bradburn, National Geographic
Steve Bradburn used wire wool and a long exposure to create this fiery effect in Salcombe, England. Above, stars wheel in the night sky.
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Go Graphic (Geometric Baby Afghan) pattern by Lion Bran...
This spectacular baby blanket is made with 12 small squares, is fun to knit and makes an impressive gift. (Lion Brand Yarn)
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KrisKnits...: Meet Posey!
Our family had to take a long drive the other day down to New Jersey and I kept happily busy with this lil' pattern. Easy to design and easy to knit. It was f...
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La Petite Grue pattern by Robin Dodge
Difficulty: Intermediate. This pattern involves basic sweater construction techniques, with some unusual shaping to create the sleeves and the shoulder c...
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Fuzzy Spots Blanket pattern by Bernat Design Studio
Bernat Giggles and Bernat Tizzy are the perfect pair for this textured baby blanket. Newborns and toddlers alike both love the feel and warmth. (Bernat.com)
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Topsy Turvy Princess Doll
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RECIPE
Eggplant Salad with Red Pepper and Scallions
General Directions for Eggplant
Line stove top with aluminum foil or burner covers. Turn a burner to high heat and place eggplant directly over burner grate, turning occasionally with tongs until all sides are charred and eggplant is soft, about 5 minutes per side or 15-20 minutes total. Remove to a baking sheet and let cool completely. Drain juices, remove skin and place eggplant pulp in the bowl of a food processor.
(I like my eggplant campfire-smoky, but if the flavor is too strong, you can bake the eggplant on a baking sheet in a 400F oven for about an hour, then cool and skin the eggplant according to the directions below.)
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 scallion green included, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, plus more for garnish
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper, plus more for garnish
- 2 medium eggplants (about 1 to 1 1⁄4 lbs each)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for garnish
Directions
Prepare baked eggplant according to directions above and transfer to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 10-15 times until eggplant flesh is chopped, but some chunks remain. Remove to a bowl and add red pepper, garlic, scallion, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt, stirring to incorporate all ingredients. Transfer to a bowl and garnish with additional red pepper and scallion. Serve with wedges of pita bread.
CROCKPOT RECIPE
stephanie o'dea
CrockPot Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms Recipe
Portabella mushrooms are nice big, meaty mushrooms that can mimic the texture of meat in your mouth. They are amazing, and hold up well during slow cooking.
The Ingredients.
4 large portabella mushrooms
1 1/2 cups baby tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 cup bread crumbs (I have a bag of gluten free breadcrumbs I keep in the freezer)
The Directions.
--with a paring knife, carefully cut off the stems of each mushroom. Chop the stems up, and put them in a mixing bowl.
--use a spoon to scoop out the brown hairy looking stuff from the mushrooms. Put that in your mixing bowl, too.
--chop up the tomatoes, and add them to the mix along with the bread crumbs, olive oil, vinegar, cheese, and spices.
--mix it up.
--smear a bit of olive oil on the bottom of your crockpot stoneware insert
--put the mushroom caps on top of the oil. I have a large 6qt, and my mushroom caps did not fit "nicely"---they were kind of on top of each other at the edges and were leaning a bit up the sides of the stoneware.
It's okay. They will still cook for you.
--spoon your filling mixture on top of the mushrooms. Remind yourself that you aren't making food to appear on the Food Network ---this is for your family. It needn't look "perfect!"
Cover and cook on low for 4-7 hours. I left our mushrooms on for 6 hours and served them over rice.
The Verdict.
These were moist, flavorful and amazingly delicious. It reminded me of fancy restaurant food. The mushrooms themselves were perfectly seasoned, but the sauce at the bottom of the crock was a bit too vinegar-y for my taste to put on top of the rice as gravy. The kids picked out the tomatoes, and were polite enough when they asked for salami and cheese. I would count on only serving 2 grownups with these proportions, but I think if you layered the mushrooms and filling you could fill a whole crock up nicely.
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Filth Wizardry: recycling
St David's Day at school went well. The kids loved the school eisteddfod and enjoyed wearing their Welsh costumes too.
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CHILDREN'S CORNER .. coloring
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ADOPTED CHICKS
In Quingdao, China an owner left his birdcage open and his cat jumped in. But instead of doing anything malicious, the cat made some new playmates! This isn't unheard of, but it sure is both rare and adorable.
