Sometimes all it takes to make the day better is a smile, whether it’s one someone gives to you, or one you share with another. Little acts of kindness can bring a shining smile to someone who has otherwise had a terrible day, and it can change everything that follows. Whether it’s just a simple compliment, a cheery hello, or a gift of something small to help brighten their day, World Smile Day encourages you to take action to bring a few more smiles into the world.
It was a simple thing, a circle with a few dots and an upturned curve, but put together Harvey Ball created one of the most iconic symbols the world had ever seen, and it would quickly come to infect everything from graffiti to modern day emoji’s. We are, of course, talking about the smiley face, arguably the first emoji to enter the world. Harvey would later express concern that the sheer commercialization of his little symbol would strip it of its original intent and meaning. It was out of this concern that he created World Smile Day, a day devoted to the spreading of simple joy and love to everyone, regardless of race, gender, or geographic location.
Harvey sadly passed from this world in 2001, but the foundation he helped create, the Harvey Ball World Smile Foundation, has carried forth his message of simple peace and love as the sponsor of World Smile Day every year. Whether you’re simply expressing a bit of silliness or doing a small act of kindness to help someone smile, World Smile Day is your opportunity to help brighten the world and make the world a better place through the simple power of the smile.
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (noun) The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess. | ||
| Synonyms: | check, curb | ||
| Usage: | His common sense is a bridle to his quick temper. | ||
Idiom of the Day
live the life of Riley— To lead a life of great ease, comfort, or luxury. The phrase is likely of early 20th-century Irish-American origin, but to whom Riley refers is uncertain. |
History
Johanna "Jenny" Maria Lind (1820)
| One of the greatest coloratura sopranos of her time, Lind was a Swedish opera star who caused a sensation touring Europe. American showman P.T. Barnum used his innovative publicity techniques to arrange a hugely successful 1850 US tour for her. Hans Christian Andersen once fell in love with her and wrote "The Nightingale" in her honor, leading to her nickname, "The Swedish Nightingale." |
Ivy Day
October 6 is the anniversary of the death of Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891), the famous Irish statesman and leader of the Home Rule Party. He is a symbol of Irish pride and independence, and his name appears frequently in Irish literature, particularly the poetry of William Butler Yeats and the short story in James Joyce's Dubliners called "Ivy Day in the Committee Room." It is somewhat ironic that the sprig of green ivy traditionally worn on this day—chosen by Parnell himself as an emblem—is a color he apparently intensely disliked.
Old tattoo to blame for woman's 'cancer'
Doctors in Australia suspected that a woman had a type of cancer called lymphoma, but they were stunned when they put her enlarged lymph node under a microscope -- and instead found black tattoo pigment from 15 years ago to which her immune system was just now reacting.READ MORE:
Old tattoo to blame for woman's 'cancer'
1683 - The first Mennonites arrived in America aboard the Concord. The German and Dutch families settled in an area that is now a neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA.
1857 - The American Chess Congress held their first national chess tournament in New York City.
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. The film was based on the short story "The Day of Atonement" by Sampson Raphaelson.
1954 - E.L. Lyon became the first male nurse for the U.S. Army.
1962 - Robert Goulet began the role of Sir Lancelot in "Camelot".
1969 - For the first time in Beatles history a George Harrison song got the A side of a 45, "Something"/"Come Together."
1976 - "Disco Duck" by Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots received a gold record. The song became only the fourth single to be certified platinum in December of 1976.
1979 - Pope John Paul II became the first pontiff to visit the White House.
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.
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INTERESTING FACTS
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Pictures of the day
Gorakhpur Junction railway station, located in the city of Gorakhpur in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, is a railway station that serves as the headquarters of the North Eastern Railway. In 2013, Gorakhpur became the world's longest railway platform, with a stretch of around 1.34 kilometres (0.84 mi), after the inauguration of the remodelled Gorakhpur Yard.
ARTIST TRANSFORMS FALLEN REDWOOD INTO
GIANT OCTOPUS
Jeffrey Michael Samudosky gives a fallen redwood new life.
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Absolute Beginner Knit Cowl
By Jennifer Dickerson
Materials:
- 1 pair US 10.5 (6.5 mm) straight knitting needles
- 1 yarn cake of Sweet Roll from Premiere (245 yards, I used the "Punch Pop" colorway)
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Measuring Tape
Sizing:
- 36 inch circumference
- 10 inches wide
Abbreviations and Tutorial Links:
Instructions:
CO 35 sts.
Rows 1: K all sts.
Repeat row 1 until piece measures about 36 inches from cast on edge.
BO all sts, leaving a long tail (18-24 inches)
Seam edges together using the remaining tail with the whip stitch.
Weave in any ends.
crochet, Halloween
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White Cabled Pumpkins
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the princess and her clothes
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CROCKPOT RECIPE
Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
SWEETS
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ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS, Halloween
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CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Halloween Cooking
PUZZLE
Hammock Strings Jigsaw Puzzle
WORD SEARCH
| across activity amount beach blonde brim cape change choice | coil covenant crisp double error fountain | grade harmony history initial lain marble market | page poise rookie screen series sights sire | stir stomach swallow taken them tight toes touch travel village |
SUDOKU ... very hard
solution:
QUOTE
CLEVER
There’s a foolproof way to keep your extension cords from coming undone.
Plug the cords into a loop to avoid disconnection.
EYE OPENER
Uses for Toothpicks
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Home improvement uses
1. Wood filler: Toothpicks also have plenty of uses outside the kitchen. One of the best and most popular uses is as a makeshift but sturdy wood filler. If you have stripped screw holes for hinges, drawer hardware or other spots, you can fill the hole with toothpicks. Dab glue on the end of each toothpick, then slide it in, and break off the end. Once the hole is tightly filled with toothpicks, re-drill the stripped hole.
2. Touch up furniture and woodwork: A toothpick is the perfect tool for adding paint to small scratches in furniture, woodwork and cabinets. It’s smaller, cheaper and neater than a paintbrush, and will only repaint the small crack rather than the surrounding area.
3. Repair ornaments: A toothpick is also handy for getting glue into small spaces and onto small surfaces, such as figurines, statuettes or ornaments.
4. Fill small holes: Toothpicks can also hide accidental, exposed nail holes in wood projects. Dab some glue on the toothpick and push it into the hold. Break off the end, then sand flush and add stain or paint if necessary.
5. Sew buttons: Some sewing experts keep a couple of toothpicks in the sewing kit for sewing on buttons, either by machine or hand. They use the toothpick as a thread shank to create space between the button and the fabric. The space is necessary for the button to fasten properly. Toothpicks are also handy for cleaning and repairing sewing machines.
6. Mark tape: Avoid searching for the end of the tape roll, then shredding the tape in trying to use the end. Wrap the tape around a toothpick each time you finish using the tape.
Cleaning uses
7. Clean brushes: Poke a toothpick through the bristles of a dog brush or other brush to easily pull out the accumulated hair.
8. Clean cracks and gaps: Dip a toothpick in rubbing alcohol or other sterile cleaning solution, then use it to scrape out cracks and gaps in furniture and gadgets. It also may be the only way to reach into small spaces and clear out cobwebs and dirt.
9. Clean the phone: Forensic scientists have used toothpicks to gather drug residue from drug dealers’ phones. The residue is used as evidence against the dealers. You may not have incriminating evidence on your phone receiver, but you may have dirt and grime in the receiver holes. The best way to clear out the holes is with a toothpick.
10. Clean keyboards: Likewise, keyboards have lots of tight, small spaces that are difficult to clean with anything larger than a toothpick.
11. Wash your hands: After gardening or doing other dirty jobs, it’s hard to get all the grime out from under your fingernails, even if you wash your hands thoroughly for 30 seconds with soap and hot water. However, a carefully used toothpick under the nails can quickly take them from dirty to date-worthy.
Crafty uses
12. Add sequins and jewels: To neatly attach small sequins, jewels or buttons to a craft project, dab on small amounts of glue with a toothpick.
13. Stir tiny paint cans: Toothpicks also make great miniature stirrers for the paint containers that go with model kits and other small projects. As noted above, toothpicks also work for applying paint in small, precise spaces.
14. Finish or fix projects: Toothpicks come in handy before and after the painting stage as well. Dab small amounts of glue onto surfaces for completing or repairing model airplanes or similarly small, detailed projects.
15. Make doll furniture: Toothpicks can serve as doll-size lamp stands, curtain rods, table legs and much more. Just cut to fit and paint to suit.
16. Build a remote control yacht: Instead of just accessorizing with toothpicks, you can also make entire craft projects with toothpicks, including a remote control yacht.
17. Make a sculpture: If a yacht isn’t enough of a challenge, and you happen to have 36 years and 100,000 toothpicks to spare, you can also replicate this elaborate cityscape with toothpicks. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/san-francisco-in-toothpicks-stretches-imagination/
Educational uses
18. Build a bridge: Toothpicks are also great for the classroom, from elementary school through college. High school and college students struggle annually with the physics, math and engineering challenges of building a toothpick bridge that is structurally sound, and can support significant amounts of weight.
19. Make a box:There are also lesson plans for a toothpick box, which is both more fun and more functional than a toothpick bridge. However, building a solid box takes careful counting and precise work. As Fat Albert said, “If you’re not careful, you might learn something before it’s done.”
20. Teach math: Third, math lesson plans involving toothpicks are available for parents and teachers.
Gardening uses
21. Plant an avocado: The best way to start an avocado plant from seed is not to plant it in soil. Instead, wash the avocado seed and push three toothpicks into the seed. Then suspend the seed on a glass with water covering the bottom inch of the wide end of the seed. Give it a warm spot out of direct sunlight and keep it watered. After the roots and stem start to grow, plant the bottom half of the seed in rich soil.
22. Repair a bent stem: A toothpick can often brace a drooping or bent plant stem. Straighten the stem and attach the toothpick with tape. Water the plant and watch for it to grow back to health. Remove the toothpick splint once it is growing again to avoid choking off the stem.
23. Repair a garden hose leak: Stick a toothpick into the hole in a leaking garden hose. The water will swell the wood and provide a good temporary plug.
24. Test soil moisture: The toothpick test for cakes sort of works in reverse for houseplants. Push a toothpick into the soil around potted plants. If it comes out clean, it needs water. If it comes out wet and covered with soil, doesn’t need water yet.
25. Deter cutworms: Experienced green thumbs recommend pushing three toothpicks into the soil close to the stem of a tomato plant or other seedling. This can keep cutworms from curling around the plant and eating it.
Random uses
26. Press the reset button: Toothpicks are the perfect size for reaching into the tiny recessed holes that house reset buttons on many gadgets.
27. Fix broken glasses: If you lose a screw in your eyeglasses, try aligning the screw holes and inserting a toothpick. Break off the end and tape the toothpick in place. You will at least be able to see until you can get them properly fixed.
28. Light candles: Toothpicks burn slower and longer than matches, so use a match to light a toothpick for lighting candles.
29. Quit smoking: The act of chewing on a toothpick, particularly a flavored toothpick, can help with nicotine withdrawal.
30. Navigate: In a real pinch, a toothpick can help you find which way is north, so you can navigate without a compass. If you hold a toothpick next to a manual wristwatch, it should cast a shadow on the watch. Turn the watch so the toothpick casts its shadow over the hour hand. Find the line halfway between the hour hand and 12 (or 1 during daylight savings time). That line should run north-south.
31. Make a bookmark: In a pinch, a toothpick can be a handy way to mark your place in a book without folding the page.
32. Re-enact “Star Wars” or “The Three Musketeers” on a small scale: No list of toothpick uses could be complete without some weaponry. It’s no mistake some cocktail toothpicks are shaped like swords. Toothpicks make great miniature make-believe light sabers, swords and javelins.
33. Make blow darts: If you happen to be stranded in a bar without a weapon and you suddenly need to defend yourself against pirates, put a toothpick in a cocktail straw and you have an effective blow dart. (We do not endorse this or in any way encourage you to do this. If you try this stunt, that's your problem and we're not responsible for your decision. If you decide to test this, do not do it near other people. You really could hurt someone.)
34. Style your beard or hair: Finally, we are not sure why this guy stuck 2,747 toothpicks in his beard, except to top the guy who stuck 2,000 toothpicks in his beard. There are also videos of human hedgehogs with thousands of toothpicks in their hair.
Culinary uses
35. Test foods for “doneness”: Stick a toothpick into cakes and brownies while baking. If it comes out clean, the baked goods are done. The toothpick test is also a proven but less publicized method for checking barbecued ribs for “doneness.” However, heed a few warnings. The toothpick test is not foolproof. Chocolate chips and other melting ingredients can mess up the test. Also, the toothpick test could crack a cheesecake. Finally, resist the urge to open the oven prematurely or obsessively to stick toothpicks in your cakes. Opening the door releases a lot of heat, and could cause problems.
36. Design icing: Toothpicks are also handy after the cake is out of the oven. The thin tip makes a nice “pencil” for sketching out designs and words on the cake before permanently applying your decorations in icing.
37. Differentiate foods: At a party or potluck, use differently colored or labeled toothpicks to mark foods with different ingredients or cooked to different levels. For example, you can mark wheat and gluten-free rolls, or meat and vegetarian dumplings, or rare, medium and well-done burgers.
38. Make food handles: Speaking of parties, make messy appetizers and desserts easier to handle with toothpicks. You can even class them up with tiny flowers, Martha Stewart-style.
39. Complete a martini: Toothpicks are also great for adding olives to martinis or fruit to tropical cocktails, or even a fancy way to put an orange or lemon slice in a beer.
40. Dress a ham: Add flavor and color to a baked ham by pinning pineapples and cherries to the ham with toothpicks. I know from personal experience that real toothpicks are a better option than makeshift splinters of firewood (I was once without toothpicks at a holiday family dinner and actually resorted to splinters of firewood).
41. Make a fruit bouquet: Use toothpicks and wooden skewers to make edible arrangements of fruit or other treats.
42. Hold a sandwich together: Restaurants don’t spear club sandwiches with toothpicks just to provide a way to get bacon out of your teeth. They also serve a structural purpose in keeping sandwiches and burgers from falling apart. Serve neater sandwiches held together with toothpicks.
43. Hold together grilled vegetables: Push toothpicks horizontally through onion slices to keep them from falling apart on the grill. You can also use toothpicks to hold together stacks of vegetables and cheese for quickly melting the cheese on the grill. It’s best to soak the toothpicks in water for 10 minutes before putting them on the grill.
44. Use when marinating: Stick a toothpick through garlic cloves or other items you plan to remove from a marinade. It’s an easier, safer and more hygienic way to remove the garlic before serving.
45. Protect the stovetop: To keep pots from boiling over, create a little gap for escaping steam by sticking a toothpick under the lid.
46. Cook potatoes even faster: Microwaves make quick work of cooking potatoes, but you can cook spuds and other vegetables even faster by suspending them on little toothpick legs. The potato will cook more quickly and evenly on all sides, including the bottom.
47. Cook sausages: To cook sausages evenly and easily, pair them up with toothpicks. They will be easier to turn over, they won’t roll around in the pan, and you only need to turn them once.
48. Make a dressing dripper: Free-flowing dressings can really heap the calories on an otherwise healthy salad. Instead of removing the entire foil seal on bottled dressing, poke smaller holes in the top with a toothpick, releasing a slower and healthier drip of dressing.
49. Make a sweet or spicy “snack”: Flavored toothpicks are a good way to satisfy hunger cravings without adding calories. Cinnamon toothpicks and other flavors are widely available, or you can make your own with cinnamon oil.
50. Get food out of your teeth (maybe): As the name suggests, this is the primary use of a toothpick. However, some dentists warn against toothpicks, and prefer dental floss for removing material between teeth. But keep some toothpicks handy anyway for the other 49 uses.
thanks, Patty
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