DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Social Security Day
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Wherever we are and whatever we do we’re a small part of a greater society and there’s no better indicator of our togetherness than a social security system, which is why we should celebrate Social Security Day.

Anyone can fall on hard times, or have a period during which a little help doesn’t go amiss, which is why these support systems exist. A good way to celebrate Social Security Day is to think about the more unfortunate members of society and do something for them.

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Word of the Day

stoop

Definition:

(verb) Debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way.

Synonyms:

condescend, lower oneself

Usage:

The neighborhood bully constantly shouts insults at the children, but they refuse to stoop to his level and instead choose to ignore his rude remarks.

Idiom of the Day

knock (someone) over with a feather

— To shock, confuse, or astonish someone to a point of complete bewilderment; throw someone for a loop. More often phrased as "you could have knocked me over with a feather," expressing great bewilderment or surprise.

History

Hans Christian Ørsted (1777)

Ørsted was a Danish physicist and chemist. In 1820, he discovered that electric current passing through a wire can deflect a nearby compass needle, a phenomenon that inspired the development of electromagnetic theory. His 1820 discovery of piperine, one of the pungent components of pepper, was an important contribution to chemistry. In 1824, he founded a society devoted to the spread of scientific knowledge among the general public.

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1848 - The Oregon Territory was established.

Image result for 1880 - The Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany was completed after 632 years of rebuilding.

Image result for 1880 - The Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany was completed after 632 years of rebuilding.

1880 - The Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany was completed after 632 years of rebuilding.

Image result for 1896 - Gold was discovered in Canada's Yukon Territory. Within the next year more than 30,000 people rushed to the area to look for gold.

Image result for 1896 - Gold was discovered in Canada's Yukon Territory. Within the next year more than 30,000 people rushed to the area to look for gold.

1896 - Gold was discovered in Canada's Yukon Territory. Within the next year more than 30,000 people rushed to the area to look for gold.

Image result for 1935 - U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. The act created unemployment insurance and pension plans for the elderly.

Image result for 1935 - U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. The act created unemployment insurance and pension plans for the elderly.

1935 - U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. The act created unemployment insurance and pension plans for the elderly.

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Image result for 1941 - The U.S. Congress appropriated the funds to construct the Pentagon (approximately $83 million). The building was the new home of the U.S. War Department.

1941 - The U.S. Congress appropriated the funds to construct the Pentagon (approximately $83 million). The building was the new home of the U.S. War Department.

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Image result for 1945 - It was announced by U.S. President Truman that Japan had surrendered unconditionally. The surrender ended World War II.

1945 - It was announced by U.S. President Truman that Japan had surrendered unconditionally. The surrender ended World War II.

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Image result for 1953 - The wiffle ball was invented

1953 - The whiffle ball was invented

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1980 - People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) was incorporated.

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Image result for 1987 - Mark McGwire set the record for major league home runs by a rookie when he connected for his 49th home run of the season.

1987 - Mark McGwire set the record for major league home runs by a rookie when he connected for his 49th home run of the season.

Image result for 1995 - Shannon Faulkner became the first female cadet in the history of The Citadel, South Carolina's state military college. She quit the school less than a week later.

Image result for 1995 - Shannon Faulkner became the first female cadet in the history of The Citadel, South Carolina's state military college. She quit the school less than a week later.

1995 - Shannon Faulkner became the first female cadet in the history of The Citadel, South Carolina's state military college. She quit the school less than a week later.

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Image result for 2015 - In Havana, Cuba, the U.S. Embassy was re-opened after being closed 54 years earlier.

2015 - In Havana, Cuba, the U.S. Embassy was re-opened after being closed 54 years earlier.

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IF YOUR BIRTH DATE IS AUGUST 14

you are likely to be complicated, Leo. You are strong but with others, you are a force to be reckoned with. You are an emotional person but you seem to capture the attention of others and they want to be around this magnificent lion. If it is necessary to perform menial tasks, you will do so but grudgingly. You have a certain way about you that the camera loves. Your heart is one the most important organs in the body. The person born on this day should take care of it physically and emotionally, as both can be affected areas of concern.

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Circuit Festival 2017

Aug 5-20, 2017 | Barcelona, Spain

As the largest international gay festival, there’s no shortage of great fun to be had over the course of several days. Live music and colorful performances will grace a huge main stage while you and everyone else enjoys the summer sun, a pool complete with water slides, fruity drinks, dancing and plenty more options that make this the greatest gay party you’ve ever attended.

further information: Home - Circuit Barcelona

2.

Indiana State Fair 2017

Aug 4-20, 2017 | Indianapolis, IN

Indiana State Fairgrounds|1202 East 38th Street
Image result for Indiana State Fair 2017 Aug 4-20, 2017 | Indianapolis, IN Indiana State Fairgrounds|1202 East 38th Street

The Indiana State Fair offers many opportunities to have fun with the family and celebrate the culture, commerce and agriculture of Indiana. The exposition continues to exemplify the very best in Indiana from the grand 4-H competition to the amazing draft horse shows to daily entertainment on stages throughout the grounds. There are also tons of thrilling rides, mouthwatering fair food and all kinds of carnival games, making for a fun and memorable event for the whole family.

further information: 2017 Indiana State Fair Aug 4-20 - Indiana State Fair

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Pikachu Tairyou Hassei-Chu 2017

Aug 9-15, 2017 | Yokohama, Japan

Pikachu Tairyou Hassei-Chu, or An Outbreak of Pikachus, debuted in 2014 to celebrate the release of a new Pokémon movie and has grown to become part of the annual dance festival held in the Minato Mirai district in Yokohama. Parades, dances, and all manner of other events filled with hundreds of Pikachus dressed in adorable costumes fill the city with bright yellow, non-stop fun. Kawaii!

further information: Pikachu Outbreak!

Pictures of the day

A one Deutsche Mark banknote issued by Allied-occupied Germany and circulated by the United States Army Command in 1948. This was the first of three issues of West German currency introduced that year. The Mark remained the official currency of West Germany until German reunification in 1990, then the official currency of Germany until the adoption of the Euro in 2002.

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