Underwear Day August 5, 2017

DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Underwear Day

When it comes to understanding Underwear Day, it is not all about lace and leather. Cotton, Spandex, neoprene, polyester, velvet and so many more materials are used in many different types and styles of undergarments. From Bras to panties, corsets to boxers, one can always find some sort of garment to go between their skin and the outer clothing layer. This day is about celebrating those articles of clothing, and the body image we all attempt to cultivate with them. Revel in your undergarments, show them off and smile, for you should be happy with who you are, and embrace that body image!

Originally founded by the company Freshpair in 2003, National Underwear Day was focused more on emphasizing the woman’s body image. Although men gladly stood beside women, the aim was to promote body image in a society where it is sometimes difficult to embrace such a concept. This has continued and become Underwear Day, as the movement has gone viral, spreading worldwide rather quickly. While underwear was originally meant to protect clothing from sweat stains, it is not always about just the bras and panties, even some swimsuits fit into Underwear Day. If you wear it under your clothing, it is an under garment to be proud of!

Lluis Barba’s epic, digitally manipulated images juxtapose iconic paintings from art history with photographs of modern tourists, celebrities, spectators of varied economic background, and appropriated advertising imagery. They critique the collusion between art, wealth, and glamor, particularly in the context of museum and gallery spaces. “I get elements of a reality out of context in order to put them in another reality,” he has said. “I use irony and implicit messages in the works such as the global integration of our society. I incorporate the bar code tattoo like a symbol of lost identity, alienation, and massive consumerism.”

Word of the Day

digressive
Definition:	(adjective) Tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects.
Synonyms:	excursive, rambling, discursive
Usage:	His speech was digressive and rambling, and we soon tired of the pointless tangents.

Idiom of the Day

keep an eye peeled (for something or someone)  — To remain vigilant or carefully watchful (for something or someone).

History

First Electric Traffic Light Is Installed (1914)

Prior to 1914, there had been several attempts to create automobile traffic signals similar to those used by railroads, but it was only after a four-way electric signal was installed in Cleveland, Ohio, that the modern traffic light system began to take root. The signal had only two colors, green and red, but the three-color version still in use today was not far off.

Neil Alden Armstrong (1930)

Armstrong became a pilot at 16, studied aeronautical engineering, and won three medals as a US Navy pilot in the Korean War. He became test pilot in 1955 and joined the space program in 1962. He made history in 1969, when he became the first person to walk on the Moon, a feat he famously declared "one giant leap for mankind." Though this brought him worldwide renown, he, for the most part, avoided the limelight.

Icelandic Festival 

The Icelandic Festival, or Islendingadagurinn, held in Gimli, Manitoba, each year is one of the oldest ethnic festivals in Canada, dating back to 1890. The Icelandic settlers who emigrated to Canada wanted to do something to preserve their heritage and customs, and the current festival continues to reflect this interest in Icelandic culture. The events include choral singing and cultural and artistic displays. Participants dress in native Icelandic costumes and eat traditional foods such as smoked lamb and skyr, which is similar to yogurt.

Attracts a Steady Parade

Little penguins, the smallest penguin species in the world, attract a steady parade of human fans at all hours to the beach at St. Kilda and Phillip Island in Australia.
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The Changing Clock of Australia’s Little Penguins

1833 - The village of Chicago was incorporated. The population was approximately 250. 


1884 - On Bedloe's Island in New York Harbor, the cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty was laid. 


1921 - The first play-by-play broadcast of a baseball game was done by Harold Arlin. KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh, PA described the action between the Pirates and Philadelphia. 


1921 - The cartoon "On the Road to Moscow", by Rollin Kirby, was published in the "New York World". It was the first cartoon to win a Pulitzer Prize. 


1923 - Henry Sullivan became the first American to swim across the English Channel. 


1957 - American Bandstand made its network debut on ABC-TV. The show was hosted by Dick Clark


1966 - In New York, groundbreaking for the construction of the original World Trade Center began. 


1969 - The Mariner 7, a U.S. space probe, passed by Mars. Photographs and scientific data were sent back to Earth. 


1975 - Stevie Wonder signed a $13 million contract to cover seven years. The contract was the largest contract in the recording industry at the time. 


1981 - Olivia Newton-John received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 


1986 - It was revealed that artist Andrew Wyeth had secretly created 240 drawings and paintings of his neighbor. The works of Helga Testorf had been created over a 15-year period. 


1999 - Mark McGwire (St. Louis Cardinals) hit his 500th career home run. He also set a record for the fewest at-bats to hit the 500 home run mark.


1999 - Music written by Johann Sebastian Bach was found in the Ukraine. The music was thought to have been destroyed over 50 years ago during World War II. The material was found in the musical estate of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, who was one of J.S. Bach's children. 


2011 - Juno was launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on a mission to Jupiter. It was the first solar-powered spacecraft to go to Jupiter. 

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If You Were Born Today, August 5

You are authoritative, well-liked, and respected. You tend to do very well in whatever you choose to do, and you are especially hard-working. You are especially good at managing and directing others, although this trait can be difficult if it’s extended to your personal life! Because you are so independent and strong, you tend to do best when you are your own boss or leading in some manner. While you can be stubborn and determined, you are also versatile and open-minded enough to always learn and improve as you mature. Famous people born today: Neil Armstrong, John Saxon, Loni Anderson, John Huston, James Gunn, Jesse Williams.

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Sidewalk Festival of Performing Arts 2017

Aug 4-5, 2017 | Detroit, MI

Around Lahser Road and Art Alley in the Old Redford and Brightmoor Neighborhood|22001 Grand River Avenue

Sidewalk is an outdoor festival that brings a variety of performance and visual arts to Detroit’s Old Redford and Brightmoor neighborhoods. The festival brings together a variety of radical, experiential and interactive art experiences such as dance performances, music shows, theatrical productions, offbeat sculptures, installation pieces and more, transforming everyday spaces into a vibrant, colorful and thriving new world. During the festival, revelers can find art going on in all sorts of locations throughout the neighborhoods ranging from alleys and parking lots to community gardens and storefronts, making for a great time that blends community exploration with artistic discovery.

further information: SIDEWALK FESTIVAL INFORMATION

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Fort Armstrong Folk Festival 2017

Aug 3-6, 2017 | Kittanning, PA

Riverfront Park|162 S Water St 

Many of your favorite technologies are constantly trying to add new features and things old people call “doo-hickies.” Things of the past still have a place in the future, which is what the Fort Armstrong Folk Festival brings to the forefront. With an intriguing arts show, antique crafts, historical storytellers, fresh food and plenty more to offer, the past won’t seem totally forgotten in Kittaning, Pennsylvania.

further information: Home

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Coeur d'Alene Downtown Street Fair 2017

Aug 4-6, 2017 | Coeur d'Alene, ID

This Northwestern street fair is bustling with activity. Calling it a standard arts and crafts show is a disservice to all that you’ll find to do here. In addition to the outstanding works of art and crafts you will find on the street, there’s plenty of live entertainment including music, gobs of local food and positive vibes that replace the usual cars and people normally in a hurry to get places.

further information: Street Fair | Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association | Coeur d'Alene Idaho

Pictures of the day

Chocolate brownies are square baked desserts with a texture between that of cake and soft cookies. Developed in the United States at the end of the 19th century, the recipe was popularized during the first half of the 20th century. Although brownies can be made plain, commonly nuts (usually walnuts) and chocolate chips are added to make them more substantial. They are typically eaten by hand, often accompanied by milk, served warm with ice cream (à la mode), topped with whipped cream, or sprinkled with powdered sugar and fudge. They are common lunchbox treats, and also popular in restaurants and coffeehouses.

Pandas Gone Wild

At the Hetaoping Research and Conservation Center in China’s Wolong Reserve, captive-bred giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) have been raised with the hope of one day reintroducing them to the wild. To prevent young pandas from imprinting on and becoming attached to their human caregivers, the center’s staff wear costumes that mimic the animals’ characteristic black and white pattern. That pattern, which scientists have puzzled over for decades, is now thought to be an evolutionary compromise that allows pandas to blend into both snowy backgrounds in the winter and shadowy forests in the summer. 

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Topsy Turvy Cinderella Doll

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Ruffled Summer Top

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Bullseye Dishcloth pattern by Ann Weaver

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Peach Blossoms Doily

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Fuzzy Slippers

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Chicken With Vinegar Recipe

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Slow Cooker Sausage with Sauce Recipe

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Healthy Blueberry Crisp - Busy But Healthy

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Surprising Uses for Toothpicks

Think toothpicks are only good for picking teeth or checking cake? Think again. Check out these toothpick tricks in the kitchen, around the house, and in the garden.

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Keep pots from boiling over

We've all done it--turn the burner on high, walk away, and before you know it, water is boiling over the sides of your pot. Avoid a messy stovetop by sticking a toothpick, laid flat, between the lid and pot. This small space will let steam escape, which prevents the pot from boiling over. 

Control the use of your salad dressing

Never pour half a bottle of dressing on your salad again! Instead, leave the foil seal on a brand new bottle in place and use a toothpick to punch holes in it. This helps prevent a dressing avalanche, which will make it last longer and save you some calories, too!

Microwave potatoes faster

Next time you make a baked potato, give it toothpick legs. Stick four toothpicks in one side, which will suspend it and allow it to cook much faster since the bottom, top, and sides are all exposed.

Clean your phone

When dirt, dust, or grime gets between the buttons of your phone or keyboard, dip a toothpick in alcohol and run it through the area. You can also use this trick in any hard-to-reach crack or crevice. 

Light candles easier

Don't burn your fingers trying to light a candle's hard-to-reach wick. Instead, light a wooden toothpick and then use that to reach the burned down wick.

Mark the start of a tape roll

Finding the beginning of a tape roll is a waste of time, not to mention frustrating. Next time you cut a piece of tape, wrap the end around a toothpick when you're done. 

Touch up paint jobs

The secret to a good paint touch-up is to use as little as possible, which is why toothpicks work perfectly. Dip the end of a toothpick in paint and dab it where you need it. Unlike with a brush, you won't apply more paint than you need and also won't have a brush to clean.

Keep track of everybody's meat

Keep track of who wants what on the grill by using multicolored toothpicks to color code the meat by doneness--rare, medium, well done. 

Cook sausages evenly

It can be hard to cook sausage evenly when it rolls back in forth. Connect pairs of sausages with toothpicks, which will keep them in place and make flipping them easier.

Keep track of garlic in a marinade

If you marinate foods with garlic cloves, stick a toothpick through the clove so you can easily remove it when you're ready to serve.

Repair a bent plant stem

If the stem of your favorite plant has folded over, it's not doomed. Straighten the stem and support it by placing a toothpick against the stem and wrapping it with tape. Keep your eye on it and the stem should regain its strength. When this happens, be sure to remove the splint so you don't strangle the stem.

Repair small holes in wood

Did you drive a nail into the wrong spot in your pine project? Don't panic. Dip the tip of a toothpick into white or yellow glue, then stick it in the hold and break it off. Sand the toothpick flush to the surface and you'll never notice the repair.

Fix a leaky garden hose

If your garden hose springs a leak, don't go out and buy another one. Find the hole, and insert a toothpick. Break off the excess part of the toothpick and water will make the wood swell, plugging the leak every time.

Repair a loose hinge screw

Have you ever encountered a stripped hole that prevents a screw from properly tightening, the after-effect of removing a door or hinge? Solve this problem by putting some glue on the end of a toothpick and sticking it in the hole. Break it off and add one or two more until the hole is tightly filled. Re-drill the hole and you're ready to screw the hinge in place.

Apply glue to sequins

If your craft project calls for sequins or buttons, toothpicks will leave you with less mess. Squirt a little glue on a piece of paper, dip in a toothpick and use that to apply dabs of glue.

Make sewing easier

Make sewing projects faster and easier by using a round toothpick to push fabrics, lace, or gatherings under the pressure foot as you sew.