DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Read in a Tub Day
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When you think about reading in the bathtub, does it bring back memories of childhood soaks with your favorite comic books? Perhaps you think about the scolding by the Librarian when you tried to return the book that got away – and took a plunge into the bathwater? It’s time to make new memories on Read in the Bathtub Day! Grab your favorite book or device (I admit I read my digital books in the bath – carefully of course!) and get ready for a relaxing soak.

History of Read in the Bathtub Day

It is easy to imagine the first person to read in the bathtub to be some noble reading off scrolls in a tiny tub as they tried to figure out how to rule their realm. Possible, but perhaps that joy came later when tubs, indoor plumbing, and lighting made the task a joy rather than a chore? It is not difficult to image that as books and comfort became handier, that this pastime became a favorite from the top of society to the bottom!

thanks for the funnies, Helen

Word of the Day

repulse

Definition:

(verb) Force or drive back.

Synonyms:

drive back, fight off, rebuff, repel

Usage:

The soldiers are armed and prepared to repulse any attack.

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Idiom of the Day

lose (one's)/the way

— To become lost; to become unable to find the correct course forward.

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History

The Beatles Kick Off the British Invasion on The Ed Sullivan Show (1964)

Hailed as a milestone in American pop culture, the Beatles' first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show attracted a record 73 million viewers—the majority of Americans watching television that night. As the band's first concert in the US, the event effectively marked the beginning of the "British Invasion." The band opened with "All My Loving" in front of hundreds of screaming teenage fans.

William Henry Harrison (1773)

As the first governor of the Indiana Territory, Harrison negotiated treaties with Native Americans that ceded millions of acres of land to the US. In response, Tecumseh organized an uprising, which Harrison engaged at the famous Battle of Tippecanoe. He went on to lead forces in the War of 1812, recapturing Detroit from the British. Originally a Virginia aristocrat, he won the 1840 US presidential election by emphasizing his tough frontiersman image, only to die after one month in office.

Carnival (Rio de Janeiro)

Carnival is the largest popular festival in Brazil, and the most extravagant celebration takes place in Rio de Janeiro, where, since the 1930s, the parades, pageants, and costume balls go on for four days, all accompanied by the distinctive rhythm of the samba. The whole city is decorated with colored lights and streamers, and impromptu bands play on every street corner. The high point of the Carioca (as the natives of Rio are known) Carnival is the parade of the samba schools (Escola de Samba), which begins on Carnival Sunday and ends about midday on Monday.

Fossil from south Wales named as new reptile species

A fossil from south Wales has finally been identified as a new ancient species of small lizard. The reptile would have shared its home with other dinosaurs 200 million years ago, in what would become the Vale of Glamorgan. The fossilized remains were ...
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Part of the 3D skeleton modelled from the fossil remains found in south Wales

Part of the 3D skeleton modelled from the fossil remains found in south Wales

Fossil named as new reptile species

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Image result for 1870 - The United States Weather Bureau was authorized by Congress. The bureau is officially known as the National Weather Service (NWS).

1870 - The United States Weather Bureau was authorized by Congress. The bureau is officially known as the National Weather Service (NWS).

Image result for 1893 - In Milan, Italy, Giuseppe Verdi's "Falstaff" was first performed. It was his last opera.

Image result for 1893 - In Milan, Italy, Giuseppe Verdi's "Falstaff" was first performed. It was his last opera.

1893 - In Milan, Italy, Giuseppe Verdi's "Falstaff" was first performed. It was his last opera.

Image result for 1895 - Volley Ball was invented by W.G. Morgan.

Image result for 1895 - Volley Ball was invented by W.G. Morgan.

1895 - Volley Ball was invented by W.G. Morgan.

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Image result for 1960 - The first star was placed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star was for Joanne Woodward.

1960 - The first star was placed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star was for Joanne Woodward.

Image result for 1962 - Neil Sedaka recorded "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" for the first time.

Image result for 1962 - Neil Sedaka recorded "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" for the first time.

1962 - Neil Sedaka recorded "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" for the first time.

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1969 - The Boeing 747 flew its inaugural flight.

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Image result for 1971 - The Apollo 14 spacecraft returned to Earth after mankind's third landing on the moon.

1971 - The Apollo 14 spacecraft returned to Earth after mankind's third landing on the moon.

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1972 - Wings made their concert debut at Nottingham University in England.

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1997 - "The Simpsons" became the longest-running prime-time animated series. "The Flintstones" held the record previously.

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DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, February 9

You are a person who is very committed to what you believe in, and sometimes very stubbornly so! You are a true artist at heart–creative to an extreme, and sometimes nervous if you are not channeling your considerable artistic talent constructively. Compassionate and concerned, you care much about others, but often come across in a detached manner. It is very important that you finish the projects you start, which is not always easy for you, in order to feel content and satisfied. Famous people born today: Alice Walker, Mia Farrow, Joe Pesci, Gypsy Rose Lee, Dean Rusk.

READERS INFO
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Atlanta Jewish Film Festival 2018

Jan 24 - Feb 15, 2018 | Atlanta, GA

The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival seeks to encourage dialogue and introspection within the Jewish community and with film lovers of all faiths and backgrounds. Using the power of film to entertain and educate, the festival examines issues facing both the Jewish and global communities and culminates in the awarding of the illustrious AJFF Audience Favorite Award.

further information: Atlanta Jewish Film Festival

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Children's Film Festival Seattle 2018

Jan 25 - Feb 10, 2018 | Seattle, WA

Northwest Film Forum|1515 12th Ave
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Grab your littlest film buffs and revel in the offerings of the Children's Film Festival Seattle. Held over the course of 3 weeks, the cinematic celebration screens over 175 international children's feature and short-length films. Additional attractions include workshops, world premieres, classes, Q&A sessions and a pancake breakfast.

further information: Children's Film Festival Seattle (CFFS) - Northwest Film Forum

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Lexington One World Film Festival 2018

Feb 4 - Mar 10, 2018 | Lexington, KY

Kentucky Theatre and UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital Pavilion A Auditorium|214 E Main St
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Don't leave your brain unattached at the popcorn counter. The One World Film Festival in Lexington, Kentucky, insists you keep it while you watch an exceptional selection of thought-provoking films. As society becomes increasingly more diverse and complex, so do the films shown here. Don't miss out on a wonderful opportunity to engage in thoughtful discussion as you watch these powerful films with your fellow movie-goers. Be sure to check the Lexington One World Film Festival website for exact film dates and venues.

further information: Home - One World Film Festival

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Pictures of the day

La Silla Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Chile, some 150 kilometres (93 mi) northeast of La Serena. On this site, at the outskirts of the Atacama Desert, are three telescopes built and operated by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) as well as several other telescopes partly maintained by ESO. The observatory is one of the largest in the southern hemisphere and the first in Chile to be used by ESO.

The Power of Nature

yourshot tpoy grandprize nature 1st velasco The Winners of the 2017 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest

Powerful eruption of Colima Volcano in Mexico on December 13th, 2015. That night, the weather was dry and cold, friction of ash particles generated a big lightning of about 600 meters that connected ash and volcano, and illuminated most of the dark scene. On last part of 2015, this volcano showed a lot of eruptive activity with ash explosions that raised 2-3 km above the crater. Most of night explosions produced incandescent rock falls and lightning not bigger than 100 meters in average.