DIANE'S CORNER .. Celebrate Turtle Day
Turtle Day encourages you to discover the world of turtles and tortoises, and to learn how you can help to protect and help them to thrive. Some ideas include dressing up as turtles, saving turtles on roads, or getting involved in turtle research.
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (noun) Obscene language or literature, especially that dealing pruriently or humorously with excrement and excretory functions. | ||
| Synonyms: | vulgarism, obscenity | ||
| Usage: | She hated to encounter scatology in her reading, believing it to be the lowest form of humor. | ||
History
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 | Following the launch of the Soviet satellite Sputnik I in October 1957, there was a frenzied effort by the US to launch a satellite of its own, beginning the so-called Space Race. Launched in January 1958 as part of the US program for the International Geophysical Year project, Explorer-I was the first Earth satellite of the US. It contributed to the discovery of the Van Allen Belts but stopped transmission of data when its batteries died in 1958. | ||
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 | Ashmole was a celebrated English archaeologist and antiquary who donated most of his collection of artifacts and curiosities to the University of Oxford in 1677 to create the Ashmolean Museum, the first such public institution in England. Though most of Ashmole's acquisitions focused on the study of nature, he was also interested in mysticism and was a student of astrology and alchemy. | ||
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 | Abbey Road on the River, which takes place along the banks of the Ohio River inLouisville, Kentucky, on Memorial Day Weekend, is the largest celebration of the Beatles' music in North America. Once a three-day affair, the festival has expanded to five days. Festival highlights include shows of complete albums, including a 30-member performance of the White Album. In addition to the live music, the event also offers a film festival, lectures, and vendors selling a variety of merchandise, collectibles, and artwork. | ||
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 | Alyssa was just 4 when her sight was lost and she also started to get seizures as many as up to 20 a day. 3 years ago, Alyssa got a gift, Flint – a service dog and that change the life of Alyssa and her family in Los Angeles. The dog has become an integral part of Alyssa's life today. He alerts the family to seizures, guides her so that she does not hat a fall and allows her to have a little extra freedom. | ||
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1785 - Benjamin Franklin wrote in a letter that he had invented bifocals
1827 - The first nursery school in the U.S. was established in New York City.
1846 - Arabella Mansfield (Belle Aurelia Babb) was born. She was the first woman in the U.S. to pass the bar exam, though she never used her law degree
1876 - Boston’s Joe Borden pitched the very first no-hitter in the history of the National League
1879 - The first U.S. veterinary school was established by Iowa State University.
1900 - Civil War hero Sgt. William H. Carney became the first African American to receive the Medal of Honor, 37 years after the Battle of Fort Wagner
1938 - "LIFE" magazine’s cover pictured Errol Flynn as a glamour boy.
1999 - Gerry Bloch, at age 81, became the oldest climber to scale El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. He broke his own record that he set in 1986 when he was 68 years old.
Born, 1928
Rosemary Clooney (May 23, 1928 – June 29, 2002)
Clooney gained popularity in the early 1950s with the novelty hit
"Come On-a My House", which was followed by other pop numbers
such as "Botch-a-Me", "Mambo Italiano", "Tenderly", "Half as Much",
"Hey There" and "This Ole House". She continued recording until
her death from cancer.
"Come On-a My House", which was followed by other pop numbers
such as "Botch-a-Me", "Mambo Italiano", "Tenderly", "Half as Much",
"Hey There" and "This Ole House". She continued recording until
her death from cancer.
No. 1, 1965
"Ticket to Ride" was used in the 1965 film Help!, The Beatles’ second film, and
was included on the film’s soundtrack. In 2004, this song was ranked number
394 on Rolling Stone ‘s list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
was included on the film’s soundtrack. In 2004, this song was ranked number
394 on Rolling Stone ‘s list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, May 23
You are versatile, witty, creative, and full of spunk. You have a lot to teach but simply enjoy sharing your knowledge and ideas with others. People love your sense of humor and playfulness. At times you can be unreliable, simply because you have more ideas than you can put into action. Starting a new project is your forte. Famous people born today: Joan Collins, Jewel, Drew Carey, Margaret Fuller, Artie Shaw.
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Ambrose Burnside (1824–1881) was an American soldier and politician from Rhode Island, serving as governor and aUnited States Senator. As a Union Army general in the American Civil War, he conducted successful campaigns in North Carolina and East Tennessee and countered the raids of Confederate General John Hunt Morgan, but suffered disastrous defeats at the Battles of Fredericksburg and the Crater. His distinctive style of facial hair became known as sideburns, a term derived from his last name.
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Friendly Reflection
Photograph by Pablo Ponti, National Geographic
“It had been raining all day in Luanda, Angola, where we live,” writes Pablo Ponti. “Just as the last raindrops fell and the sun broke through the clouds ... I took my daughter and her two best friends out for a snack, and when we approached a large puddle, the opportunity to show their silhouette in the water's reflection was formed in my mind. Since they are best friends, I wanted to show them in a different light, through their feet and their reflections. The kids enjoyed it, and I loved the end result.”
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knit, 2 - 10 yrs
(i think this is ONE long pattern. the purple background didn't appear in part 2 for some reason)
Second round of spiral
(After knitting the first row of the first wedge, place marker in selvedge stitch below the needle to mark the end of the first round.)
1st wedge:
k8
ssyb, k2, wr
k3
ssyb, k4, wr
k5
ssyb, k6, wr
k7
ssyb, k6, flat lash
2nd wedge:
k8
ssyb, k3, wr
k4
ssyb, k5, wr
k6
ssyb, k7
s1kw, k7
ssyb, k6, flat lash
Knit the first wedge and then knit the second wedge. Repeat once.
48 ss on spiral, 8 st on needle
Wedge A:
k8
ssyb, k4, wr
k5
ssyb, k6, wr
k7
ssyb, k6, flat lash
Wedge B:
k8
ssyb, k5, wr
k6
ssyb, k7
s1kw, k7
ssyb, k6, flat lash
Knit wedge A, then knit wedge B
(52 ss on spiral)
Knit wedge A twice
(56 ss on spiral)
Wedge C
k8
ssyb, k5, wr
k6
ssyb, k6, flat lash
Ridge
k8
ssyb, k6, flat lash
Knit wedge C, then knit wedge A
(59 ss on spiral)
Knit wedge C seven times
(66 ss on spiral)
Knit one Ridge
Knit wedge C five times
(71 ss on spiral)
Knit one Ridge
Knit wedge C four times
(75 ss on spiral)
Knit one Ridge
Knit wedge C four times
(79 ss on spiral)
Knit one Ridge
Knit wedge C two times
(81 ss on spiral)
End of round 2. Place marker in last selvedge stitch (which is still on the needle-easier to do after you knit the first row of the next round).
Third round of spiral
Knit wedge C two times, then knit one Ridge
(83 ss on spiral)
*Knit wedge C three times, then knit one Ridge* four times
(95 ss on spiral)
*Knit wedge C two times, then knit one Ridge* four times
(103 ss on spiral)
Knit wedge C once, then knit one Ridge
(104 ss on spiral)
Knit wedge C two times, then knit one Ridge
(106 ss on spiral)
*Knit wedge C once, then knit one Ridge* three times
(109 ss on spiral)
Knit one Ridge
*Knit wedge C once, then knit one Ridge* two times
(111 ss on spiral)
Knit one Ridge
*Knit wedge C once, then knit one Ridge* two times
(113 ss on spiral)
Knit one Ridge
Knit wedge C once, then knit one Ridge
(114 ss on spiral)
Knit one Ridge
*Knit wedge C once, then knit one Ridge* two times
(116 ss on spiral)
Knit one Ridge
*Knit wedge C once, then knit two Ridges* six times
(122 ss on spiral)
Knit wedge C once, then knit one Ridge
(123 ss on spiral)
End of Round 3. Place marker in the last selvedge stitch as before.
Fourth round of spiral
In the fourth round, stitches are progressively decreased to provide a smooth circular finish to the rug. (The decrease is proportional to the increase rows in the first round of the spiral, but in reverse order. A small part of the fifth round will be lashed as well. This provides a close approximation to a circle for the finished product!)
Wedge - four rows
Knit every stitch
ssyb, knit until 2 stitches remain on left hand needle, wrap the next stitch on the left hand needle
knit every stitch
ssyb, knit until 1 stitch remains on left hand needle, flat lash
Ridge - two rows
Knit every stitch
ssyb, knit until 1 stitch remains on left hand needle, flat lash
Decrease to 7 stitches per row
On the first row of round 4, knit the first 2 stitches together. (The wedges and ridges lashed into the first 39 selvedge stitches of the spiral are made with 7 stitches per row.)
Knit a Ridge, but knit 2 together at the beginning of the first row (now 7 stitches on the needle).
*Knit a Wedge, then knit two Ridges * three times
(126 ss on spiral)
*Knit a Wedge, then knit three Ridges * seven times
(133 ss on spiral)
Knit a Wedge
(134 ss on spiral)
Decrease to 6 stitches per row
(The wedges and ridges lashed into the next 29 selvedge stitches of the spiral are made with 6 stitches per row.)
Knit one Ridge, but knit 2 together at the beginning of the first row
Knit two Ridges
*Knit a Wedge, then knit three Ridges * two times
(136 ss on spiral)
*Knit a Wedge, then knit four Ridges * three times
(139 ss on spiral)
Knit a Wedge, then knit two Ridges
(140 ss on spiral)
Decrease to 5 stitches per row
(The wedges and ridges lashed into the next 23 selvedge stitches of the spiral are made with 5 stitches per row.)
Knit a Ridge, but knit 2 together at the beginning of the first row
Knit a Ridge
*Knit a Wedge, then knit four Ridges * four times
Knit a Wedge
(145 ss on spiral)
Decrease to 4 stitches per row
(The wedges and ridges lashed into the next 13 selvedge stitches of the spiral are made with 4 stitches per row.)
Knit a Ridge, but knit 2 together at the beginning of the first row
Knit four Ridges
Knit a Wedge, then knit five Ridges
Knit a Wedge, then knit a Ridge
(147 ss on spiral) final count!
Decrease to 3 stitches per row
(The ridges lashed into the next 10 selvedge stitches of the spiral are made with 3 stitches per row.)
Knit a Ridge, but knit 2 together at the beginning of the first row
Knit nine Ridges
Decrease to 2 stitches per row
(The ridges lashed into the next 23 selvedge stitches of the spiral are made with 2 stitches per row. The end of round 4 is reached at the 9th selvedge stitch.)
The Ridge for a 2 stitch row becomes:
K2
ssyb, flat lash
Knit a Ridge, but knit 2 together at the beginning of the first row
Knit twenty two 2 stitch Ridges
Decrease to 1 stitch
(The ridges lashed into the next 10 selvedge stitches of the spiral are made with 1 stitch per row.)
One stitch Ridge
Knit 2 together
Slip the selvedge stitch, yarn forward, pick up a purl stitch through next selvedge stitch, turn work, slip the picked up stitch
knitwise, place it on the left hand needle next to the slipped selvedge stitch
Knit 10 one stitch Ridges.
Knit 2 together, then pull yarn through remaining stitch on needle to secure yarn. Weave in loose ends.
Enjoy!
© September 2010, Rebecca Hudson (“meditative” on ravelry)
Please don’t use this pattern to sell finished items.
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Flowers Afghan pattern by Bernat Design Studio
The next best thing to laying in a field of flowers, this pretty afghan is a stunning addition to your home.
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RECIPE
Coconut-milk-braised chicken and spinach
today food
Fresh and simple, this creamy comfort dish puts Thai takeout to shame. A low, slow simmer in coconut milk leaves chicken thighs silky and tender—but hearty enough that you don't need anything else on the table.
Makes 4 servings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 13.5-oz. cans light coconut milk
- 2 large bunches fresh spinach, well-washed, or 1 9-oz. bag of fresh washed spinach
Heat a large, high-sided skillet or sauté pan over medium high heat, then add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on each side, then add half the meat to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 4 minutes on each side, until the chicken is crisp and browned. Repeat with the remaining olive oil and chicken thighs.
Return all the chicken to the skillet and add the coconut milk. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, until the chicken thighs are very tender and pull apart easily with a fork.
Uncover and raise the heat to medium-high, and let the liquid come to a boil.
Cook for about 10 minutes to let the sauce thicken and reduce, then add the spinach and cook for 5 minutes more until the leaves are wilted and tender.
Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary, and serve immediately.
CROCKPOT RECIPE
stephanie o'dea
CrockPot Falafel Recipe
Last weekend I went through the pantry and put like items together. Since I had helpers, it took a really long time, and it sort of looks the same way it did when I started, but I now have a pretty good idea of our inventory.
We have a surplus of garbanzo beans. So I made falafels. In the crockpot.
I've never made falafels before. But it worked! I am ecstatic to have a new meal to put in our repertoire--a light and healthy dinner to have on a warm evening.
The Ingredients.
serves 4
serves 4
1/2 onion, finely chopped (I used a yellow onion, red is okay too, if you like that flavor)
1 tablespoon dried parsley (dry is better than fresh because it's too wet)
2 cloves minced garlic
1 egg
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
juice from 1 lemon (that's a lemon. a weird looking lemon, but a lemon nonetheless)
1/2 to 3/4 cup bread crumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil (for the bottom of your crock)
The Directions.
Take a deep breath. It looks like there are a lot of ingredients, but this comes together awfully quick. I seriously only spent 25 minutes from start to finish. The hardest part was getting all the spice bottles arranged for the photo.
Drain garbanzo beans. Dump them into a mixing bowl and smash them with a fork. Set aside.
Get out your blender or food processor (I used our vitamix. I love that thing!). Blend together all of the spices, the onion, the garlic, the egg, and the lemon juice.
Pour on top of your smashed garbanzo beans. Use your fork to mix together, and add the breadcrumbs slowly until the mixture is wet and sticky but can be formed into balls nicely. I needed 3/4 of a cup of breadcrumbs.
Pour 2 T of olive oil into the bottom of your crockpot stoneware insert.
Form squished golf-ball sized patties of falafel. Dip each side into the olive oil and then nestle into your crockpot. It's okay if they overlap or are on top of each other.
Cook on high for 2-5 hours. Ours cooked on high for 3.5 hours--you will know that the falafels are done when they turn brownish-golden. You can flip them halfway through the cooking time if you feel like it, but they will brown on top even without flipping. (I know. I don't get it either.)
Serve with yogurt sauce or mayonnaise. I made a quick yogurt sauce with Greek yogurt, celery seed, dill, salt and pepper and lemon juice.
The Verdict.
These were awesome! I never would have imagined that a delicate falafel would turn out so nicely in a slow cooker. I am thrilled that this worked and even more thrilled that my kids didn't run screaming from the kitchen when I showed them what we were having for dinner. They had plain pasta, but were polite with their "no thank yous." Adam and I ate ours on corn tortillas with lettuce, tomato, and the yougurt sauce. This is enough food for a family of four. We were stuffed. Falafels are filling. When I make these again, I'm going to add a bit more salt and at least double the cayenne pepper.
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CHILDREN'S CORNER .. coloring
QUOTE
World’s Friendliest Restaurant Serves Breakfast, Lunch and Hugs
By Sumitra
While it is common for restaurant owners to connect with their patrons, a restaurateur from Albuquerque is taking customer care to a whole new level. Tim Harris gives out free hugs to every single customer at the end of each meal. The atmosphere at his restaurant ‘Tim’s Place’ is so positive that patrons often call it the ‘world’s friendliest restaurant’.
The establishment has been around since 2010, and Tim has given out over 19,000 hugs in the past five years – he keeps count using a special Hug Counter. “I love giving all the customers a hug because I want them to feel comfortable and connected and being around friends,” said Tim explained.
‘Tim’s Hug’ is actually an item on the menu, described as a “calorie-free”, “guilt-free” treat that guarantees to “improve your lease on life.” Which is true – Tim’s hugs are doubly special because of everything he has achieved in life. The 26-year-old is probably the only Down syndrome sufferer in the U.S. to own a restaurant, but he has several other things to be proud about: he’s an accomplished Special Olympian, an excellent sailor, and an experienced offshore fisherman. And, he was also elected homecoming king and Student of the Year in high school! So when a man like Tim hugs you, it is sure to be a special and unforgettable experience.
"Good Morning" in Arabic (Lebanese) - Saba7 el khayr
CLEVER
homemade weed killer
Ingredients:
2 cups table salt
1 gallon white vinegar; the vinegar should have 5% acidity.
8 drops liquid dish washing soap
2 cups table salt
1 gallon white vinegar; the vinegar should have 5% acidity.
8 drops liquid dish washing soap
Instructions:
1) Mix all ingredients in a large jug.
2) Let the mixture sit overnight.
3) In the mixture in a spray bottle of pump sprayer, mix 1 cup mixture to one half gallon water.
4) If using the mixture with a hose attachment, place one cup mixture to one cup water, and fill the container for use with a hose. Spray weeds, during the evening and let the weeds die overnight.
5) Make sure to label your mixture, and keep it out of direct sunlight (and away from children and pets).
1) Mix all ingredients in a large jug.
2) Let the mixture sit overnight.
3) In the mixture in a spray bottle of pump sprayer, mix 1 cup mixture to one half gallon water.
4) If using the mixture with a hose attachment, place one cup mixture to one cup water, and fill the container for use with a hose. Spray weeds, during the evening and let the weeds die overnight.
5) Make sure to label your mixture, and keep it out of direct sunlight (and away from children and pets).
EYE OPENER
Pot-in-Pot Landscaping
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