Wild Lion Day August 10, 2017

DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Wild Lion Day

Wild Lion Day aims to raise awareness of the majestic hunter, the ultimate feline, the king of the jungle, the big fluffy kitty of the Serengeti… Hmm, we should have left it at ‘king of the jungle’.

Basically, it’s all about lions, but you’ve probably got that from the name.

This celebration of the animal kingdom’s most beautiful and fearsome creature was founded by Big Cat Rescue, the world’s largest accredited sanctuary dedicated to big cats. August 10th is a day for people to come together from across the world to pay tribute to the mighty lion in as many ways as possible. Though a fun and exciting occasion for all, its foundations are based in a very serious matter: lion numbers have dramatically declined to the point where the species needs to be placed on the endangered list, just like its larger cousin the tiger.

Word of the Day

unsteady
Definition:	(adjective) Not firm, solid, or securely in place; unstable.
Synonyms:	unfirm
Usage:	He climbed carefully up the unsteady ladder and cleaned the leaves that had clogged the gutter around the house.

Idiom of the Day

a knee-slapper  — A hilarious joke, especially one that evokes loud and prolonged laughter.

History

Magellan Space Probe Reaches Venus (1990)

The first planetary spacecraft to be launched from a space shuttle, Magellan took 15 months to reach its destination, arriving in orbit around the second planet from the Sun in August 1990. It was then put to work generating high-resolution maps of Venus's surface and measuring the planet's gravity. Four years later, with its mission complete, Magellan plunged into Venus's tremendously dense atmosphere and disintegrated. 

Henri Nestlé (1814)

Born in Germany, Nestlé was the 11th of 14 children—only half of whom survived to adulthood. After apprenticing to a pharmacist in the 1830s, he began to work on an infant food that could serve as a substitute for breast milk for struggling babies. Combining milk, flour, and sugar, he created the first commercial infant formula and founded what is today the largest processed foods company in the world. 

Baby Parade

Started in 1901, the Baby Parade that takes place along the boardwalk at the seaside resort of Ocean City on the second Thursday in August each year allows children up to the age of 10 to participate and compete for prizes. The children are reviewed by the judges as they walk or wheel along the boardwalk from Sixth Street to Twelfth Street, and every child who enters receives a sterling silver identification bracelet. Cash prizes are given to the best entry in each division. More than 50,000 spectators are drawn to the Ocean City Baby Parade each year.

This Woman Swallowed Her Braces 10 Years Ago and Didn't Know It

When a thirty-year-old woman turned up to the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, in Western Australia complaining about an incredible amount of stomach pain, the cause of her suffering initially eluded the physicians trying to treat her. 
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This woman swallowed her braces 10 years ago and didn’t know it


1821 - Missouri became the 24th state to join the Union.


1846 - The Smithsonian Institution was chartered by the U.S. Congress. The "Nation's Attic" was made possible by $500,000 given by scientist Joseph Smithson. 


1869 - The motion picture projector was patented by O.B. Brown. 


1885 - The first electric streetcar, to be used commercially, was operated in Baltimore, MD, by Leo Daft. 


1927 - Mount Rushmore was formally dedicated. The individual faces of the presidents were dedicated later. 


1947 - William Odom completed an around-the-world flight. He set the solo record by completing the flight in 73 hours and 5 minutes. 


1948 - On ABC, "Candid Camera" made its TV debut. The original title was "Candid Microphone." 


1954 - Construction began on the St. Lawrence Seaway.


Baseball hit by Pete Rose to record career base hit #3631 on Aug. 10
1981 - Pete Rose hit a single and broke the National League all-time hit record with his 3,631 hit. 


2003 - Ekaterina Dmitriev and Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko were married. Malenchenko was about 240 miles above the earth in the international space station. It was the first-ever marriage from space. 

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, August 10

Your personality is colorful, inventive, and intriguing. You often seem to choose the more difficult path in life, as perhaps you find it more satisfying. Although it might not be obvious to acquaintances, you tend to be a worrier, mostly about security and finances. You crave variety and are at your best when you have freedom of movement, some level of independence, and the ability to get away now and again. However, you are also dependable with those you love most. Routine is to be avoided – there seems to be greater luck in your life with changes, and when your creativity is allowed to blossom. You are vital and competitive, and able to put your emotions aside when need be. You are also proud and have an occasional domineering streak. You tend to fare better in love later in life. Famous people born today: Antonio Banderas, Ian Anderson, Eddie Fisher, Jimmy Dean, Justin Theroux, Lucas Till, Phoolan Devi.

READERS INFO
1.

Australian Surf Festival 2017

Jul 28 - Aug 14, 2017 | Bogangar, NSW

With hundreds of amazing beaches along the coast of New South Wales, it is no surprise that surfing is an integral part of Australian culture. The two-week Australian Surf Festival invites over 500 competitors from around the nation to surf it out for 27 prestigious Australian Titles awarded in 5 surfing disciples including Longboard Titles, Kneeboard, Surfmasters, Australian Alaia and the Single Fin. The official opening ceremony at Hoey Moey features live music, artwork and surfing presentations to set the mood for a radical festival.

further information: Australian Surf Festival | Tweed Heads Event

2.

Vail International Dance Festival 2017

Jul 29 - Aug 12, 2017 | Vail, CO

Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vilar Performing Arts Center and Avon Performance Pavilion|530 S Frontage Rd E

For two weeks straight in Vail, Colorado, an assortment of acts will grace the stage to tell a story through dance. From various dance companies to single ballet all-stars, each body movement adds the next piece to the story until it achieves the ultimate climax, followed by a stunning resolution.

further information: Welcome to VPAC Online!

3.

Wisconsin State Fair 2017

Aug 3-13, 2017 | Milwaukee, WI

Wisconsin State Fair Park|640 S 84th St

The Wisconsin State Fair is held each year in the sunniest part of the summer at the fairgrounds in West Allis, Wisconsin. The fair is good old-fashioned family fun with livestock exhibitions, live music, carnival rides and any food you can imagine deep fried, on a stick or both! Local bands perform throughout the grounds during the day, while nighttime brings big name acts to the main stage. The wine garden offers a great place to kick back and relax, or you can have some silly fun at classic events like the piglet races, cheering your favorite little guy on to a delicious Oreo cookie prize. Don't forget to try one of the iconic Original Cream Puffs - fairgoers eat 350,000 a year! - and check out the 200,000 square foot exhibition center packed with vendors, exhibitors, art displays and more.

further information: Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation

Picture of the day


A portrait of a ring-billed gull (Larus delawarensis) in Windsor, Ontario. The popular name of this medium-sized gull comes from the black ring around its bill. This species is found near lakes, rivers, or the coast in Canada and the northern United States. It nests colonially on the ground, often on islands.

THIS WOMAN TURNS BOXES AND BAGS INTO MONSTERS
Mellie Z is an artist and craftswoman specializing in fine leather work. Based in Leighton, Pennsylvania, she is best known for her embroidered leather products and famous ‘Dragonhide’. In an ongoing series of amazing creations, Mellie hand pigments strips of leather, turning boxes and bags into monsters.



knit
thanks, Nancy

Slip-Stitch Bra pattern by Lisa Shroyer

knit
thanks, Leah

McArgyle pattern by Renate Kamm

knit

Gioiello Easy Shawl

knit

Lace Leaf Doily pattern by Peg Gorman

knit

crochet

thanks, Doris

Baby Dress/Frock

crochet

thanks, June

Purrrfect Crochet Play Rug

crochet

Crocheted Ice Cream Cones pattern by Melia Kobe

crochet

Captiva Vest

crochet

Cable Columns

Skill Level: Beginner/Easy  (It's not as complicated as it looks)

Finished Size: 9 by 6 inches
Yarn: I Love This Yarn, Turquoise
Hook Size: I
Chain: 27 or Multiple of 6 + 3

Stitches used: 

• HDC
• Front Post Double Crochet - Wrap the yarn around the stem, from the front, of the next stitch and so a Double Crochet
• Back Post Double Crochet - Wrap the yarn around the stem, from the back, of the next stitch and so a Double Crochet 
  
  Abbreviations:

• FP/DC: Front Post Double Crochet
• BP/DC: Back Post Double Crochet
• *-*: Repeat the instructions between them

Pattern:
REMEMBER: When you are done with the FPDC's make sure to skip the 3 stitches that you will see behind them, left unworked.

Row 1: Do 1 HDC in 3rd stitch from hook and in each stitch across the row (25 HDC)

Row 2: chain 2, turn, Do 1 HDC in each stitch across the row

Row 3: chain 2, turn, *Do 1 HDC in each of the first 3 stitches, Do 1 FP/DC, around the stem of the next stitch, in each of the next 3 stitches* repeat until the last 3 stitches and do 1 HDC in of the last 3 stitches

Row 4: chain 2, turn. *Do 1 HDC in each of the first 3 stitches, Do 1 BP/DC, around the stem of the next stitch, in each of the next 3 stitches* repeat until the last 3 stitches and do 1 HDC in of the last 3 stitches


                                                        Repeat rows 3 and 4 for pattern. 
Finishing
Cut yarn and weave in all ends. 

RECIPE
thanks, Shelley

Corn and Vegetable Gratin With Cumin Recipe

CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Joanne

Crock Pot Cheeseburger Pie

SWEETS

thanks, Carol

4 Ingredient Healthier Eggless Blueberry Yogurt Cake

ADULT COLORING

CRAFTS
thanks, Clara

Flower T-Shirt Rings: recycle an old beloved tee to make something new!

CHILDREN'S CORNER ... find the picture puzzles

solutions:

PUZZLE

Little Dog Lead Jigsaw Puzzle



WORD SEARCH

alike aloof ambush avoid bolster brand coal clear dirty

eager equal fancy ginger handle hoarse image individual

lace loaves marker mimic model owed parchment potato

reach relax sincere sleep social stink stroke

tale things ties tote tryst vision water

SUDOKU ... hard




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QUOTE

CLEVER

me: You’ve got 6/11 correct! you?

Words For Summer -- A Quiz: Weekly Challenge

EYE OPENER 

ManyWays to Use Leftover Pickle Juice

Easy ways to put that sour pickle brine to use.

After you’ve enjoyed the last pickle in the jar, what else can you do but mourn the fact that you’re out of pickles? Faced with half a jar of chartreuse, tangy brine, I wondered if it could be repurposed. It’s just too flavorful to waste!

Gordy’s Fine Brine, a pickle company based in Washington DC must feel the same way. They sell their pickle brine in sleek 4-packs, marketing them as a trendy cocktail mixer. Whether you want to purchase it for easy use or experiment with different brines of your own, pickle brine is officially trending, and there are a number of things you can do with it. Here are 12 of our favorite ways to re-purpose this sour, fermenty juice:

Dill Pickle Challah

Simple Hummus: use brine in place of water or chickpea brine.

Tabbouleh: use brine in place of lemon juice.

Salad dressing: swap brine for vinegar.

Brined Vegetables: you can toss soft veggies, like onions, garlic or canned artichokes, olives or even hard boiled eggs right into the jar, refrigerate, and a few days later they’ll be flavorful and pickled.

Potato salad: add pickle brine for a special zing (in place of vinegar)

Deviled Eggs: add a few teaspoons into the whipped egg yolk filling

Bloody mary or michelada (Serious Eats and Food 52)

Pickle Infused Vodka (Foodie Crush).

Pickleback (Food 52): a shot of whisky chased with pickle juice

Dill Pickle Roast Beef (Simply Stacy)

Pickle Brined Chicken (Food and Wine)

Polish Sour Pickle Soup (Polskafoods.com)

Dill Pickle Salsa (Food.com)