Physician Assistant Day OCTOBER 6, 2015

DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Physician Assistant Day

Physician Assistant Day, or PA Day, is a celebration of those who assist doctors in their work. This important event, begun by the American Academy of Physicians’ Assistants, aims to raise awareness of the PA profession, and inform people about healthy living.

Physician assistants are less high-profile and glamorous than doctors themselves, but the work that they do is essential for the smooth running of hospitals and performing of healthcare. Many medical establishments are in need of more people to enter the profession, and one of the main aims of PA Day is to get this message across, encouraging people to consider assistance as a career.

Word of the Day

febricity
Definition:	(noun) The condition of having a fever.
Synonyms:	feverishness, pyrexia
Usage:	His febricity was an indication that his wound had become infected.

History

The Jazz Singer Premieres (1927)

In the 1920s, filmmakers began experimenting with sound effects and music in films. With about 15 minutes of dialogue and songs, The Jazz Singer was the first feature-length film to have synchronized dialogue. Based on the earlier stage play, the film was a landmark in the history of motion pictures, and its release heralded the commercial ascendance of "talkies" and the decline of the silent film era. The first all-talking picture was released a year later.

Henri Christophe (1767)

A freed slave, Christophe was a Haitian revolutionary leader who was army chief under Jean-Jacques Dessalines. When Dessalines declared himself emperor, Christophe took part in a successful plot against his life and was elected president of the republic. In 1811, Christophe declared himself king of North Haiti—as Henri I—and created an autocracy patterned after the absolute monarchies of Europe. Engaging in a tyrannical reign, Christophe surrounded himself with lavish wealth.

German-American Day

Descendants of the earliest German settlers have observed October 6 as German Pioneer Day or German Settlement Day since 1908, but it wasn't until 1987 that October 6 was formally designated German-American Day by President Ronald Reagan. It is often observed by attending events that promote an understanding of the contributions of German immigrants—for example, lectures on German history, art, music, and literature; exhibits featuring German artifacts; performances of German music; and church services that acknowledge German-American members of the congregation

This Ancient Beaver Outlived the Dinosaurs
	How did a 3-foot-long, furry, plant-loving beaver-like animal with buck-teeth outlive the dinosaurs? New fossil remains found in New Mexico provide scientists with some important clues.

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1847 - "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte was first published in London. 



1863 - The first Turkish bath was opened in Brooklyn, NY, by Dr. Charles Shepard.





1866 - The Reno Brothers pulled the first train robbery in America near Seymour, IN. The got away with $10,000. 



1889 - In Paris, the Moulin Rouge opened its doors to the public for the first time. 



1927 - "The Jazz Singer" opened in New York starring Al Jolson.



1954 - E.L. Leon became the first male nurse for the U.S. Army. 



1979 - Pope John Paul II became the first pontiff to visit the White House. 

DAILY SQU-EEK




If You Were Born Today, October 6

You are an idealistic, warm, and family-loving person. When you aren't feeling confident, you are prone to withdrawing, sometimes appearing aloof. It's certainly not because you are unfriendly. Instead, it's due to a somewhat cautious nature. You crave a spiritual connection with another person--something that lifts you above and beyond the ordinary. Routine bores you, yet you are not attracted to crises or high-change situations either, as security is important to you. Highly creative, you need to express yourself in a few different avenues in order to derive the most satisfaction from life. Once befriended, you make a fabulously devoted companion, as you value quality over quantity in the people department. When you find people to adore, they are certainly well taken care of! Famous people born today: Carole Lombard, Elisabeth Shue, Le Corbusier, Matthew Sweet, Jenny Lind.

Picture of the day
	Guildhall is a building in the City of London, off Gresham and Basinghall Streets, that has been used as a town hall for several hundred years. It remains the ceremonial and administrative center of the City of London and its Corporation. This photograph shows the interior of its main room, a medieval great hall dating back to 1411.

Sunrise Cowboys

Photograph by Fizza Verdinelli, National Geographic

An “incredible mix of ingredients” came together to make this shot possible, writes Fizza Verdinelli. Verdinelli had been on Mount Bromo in Java, Indonesia, during sunrise and had descended to find a unique sort of photographic opportunity. The men, he writes, were there “just to earn some easy money by helping tourists to hike the volcano, but they [were] so real and full of energy at the same time.” Rising fog, the low light of the sun, and the dust thrown up by the running horses presented an “amazing situation.”

knit, halloween

My Mohawk Hat pattern by Jackie Jaquette

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Urbanista pattern by Woolly Wormhead

				Urbanista pattern by Woolly Wormhead Modern living seems full of right angles. Wherever you turn, there are corners -- on buildings, windows and doors. More can be found on car bumpers, road j...
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knit

Valley Yarns 412 Knit Bald Eagle (Free)

				Valley Yarns 412 Knit Bald Eagle (Free) Click here for free pattern. View pattern kit. Finished Size: about 4” tall Yarn: 1 skein each Valley Yarns Northampton (100% Wool, 100g/247yds) in colors ...
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Seneca Lake pattern by Rose Wippich

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Pinwheel Flowers pattern by Frankie Brown

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crochet, halloween

Extra Thick Knights Helmet- Adult S,M,L pattern by BrieCrochet Designs© 2013

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crochet

Crochet Parfait: Peacock Scarf

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Dorothy's Roses Doily pattern by Elizabeth Ann White

				Dorothy's Roses Doily pattern by Elizabeth Ann White A free pattern for visitors to my blog:
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GOLDEN AUTUMN crocheted hat with applique pattern by Crochet- atelier

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RECIPES, halloween

Sugartown Sweets: Easy Cookies & Candy Turkey Craft

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CROCKPOT RECIPES
stephanie o'dea

CrockPot Caramel Apples

Make them caramel apples. Don't pay attention to the caramel dripped on the carpet. It will come out with a baby wipe---or scissors.

The Ingredients.

--caramel candies. This time of year in the produce section, there should be bags of soft caramel complete with popsicle stick handles.
--apples (one bag of caramel makes 4 large apples)
--nuts/sprinkles
--2 T water

The Directions.

Use a 1.5 quart or larger crockpot---I used a 4 quart.

Unwrap all of the caramel, and add them and 2 tablespoons of water to the crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 1 to 2 hours, checking every 20 minutes or so. The caramel is ready when it is shiny and can be stirred easily.

Put the popsicle sticks into the apples by the stems. Use a spoon to ladle the caramel over the apple, and swirl to completely cover the whole thing. Dip into chopped nuts or sprinkles if desired.

Let cool on parchment paper or Release foil.

The Verdict.

These are messy and sticky and absolutely wonderful. I am happy with the way the crockpot melts evenly, and it wasn't so hot I was scared about the kids helping.

CRAFTS
Make Paper Maché Candy Bowls

etsy

What you’ll need:
• 1 balloon (per bowl)
• Permanent marker
• Mod Podge
• 1-inch foam brush
• Newspaper, torn into 1-inch pieces
• Plain newsprint, torn into 1-inch pieces
• Scissors
• Paint
• Paintbrushes
• Hot-glue gun
• 1-inch ribbon for strap

Step 1: Inflate the balloon to the desired size for your bowl. Then, determine how deep you want the bowl to be and use a permanent marker to draw a line around the balloon to stand in for the rim. If you want a shallow bowl with a wide mouth, draw the line farther away from the knot. For a more ball-like shape, draw it closer to the knot.

Step 2: Holding the balloon by its knot, begin coating the surface at the opposite end with Mod Podge, using a foam brush and working in 3-inch-square sections. Place newsprint pieces on top of the Mod Podge, then generously cover the paper with more Mod Podge. Keep covering the sides of the balloon with overlapping newsprint pieces until you’ve reached the line.

Step 3: Apply a layer of printed newspaper pieces over the layer of blank newsprint, using the same technique you did in Step 1. (Applying the second layer in printed paper allows you to track your progress.)

Step 4: Add a third layer of paper, this time switching back to plain newsprint. (There’s no need to let each layer dry in between.)

Step 5: Let the layers dry overnight (I propped my balloon knot-side down atop a smaller glass bowl while it dried). In the morning, pop the balloon (which should still be slightly flexible), peel the latex from the inside of the bowl, and throw the latex away.

Step 6: Trim around the rim of the bowl with scissors to remove the jagged edge and any remaining traces of marker.

Step 7: Paint the bowl to your liking, leaving some of the natural newsprint visible if you choose. Hot glue a strap to the inside edges for a little handle, and fill with candy once everything has dried.

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PUZZLE

Jasminum Tortuosum Jigsaw Puzzle

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Someone asked an old man:  "Even after 70 years, you still call your wife -
Darling, Honey, Luv. What's the secret?
Old man : I forgot her name and I'm scared to ask her.


QUOTE











A prospective husband in a book store:  "Do you have a book called, 'Husband
- the Master of the House'? 
Sales Girl : "Sir, Fiction and Comics are on the 1st floor!".


"Welcome" in Dutch (Netherlands, Belgium) - Welkom

CLEVER
thanks, sheri
Straws

Keep and store your necklaces tangle free with a straw. 

A bookseller conducting a market survey asked a woman - "Which book has
helped you most in your life?"
The woman replied - "My husband's check book!"


EYE OPENER
thanks, helen

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