Common Courtesy Day March 21, 2018

DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Common Courtesy Day

The Empty Coffee Pot in the break room… The cardboard tube dangling from the toilet paper holder, left untended and unchanged by the one who made it bare. An empty milk carton placed back in the fridge, or one with just the tiniest trickle of milk left in the bottom. How about those people who look at a pregnant woman getting on a bus with no seats, and refuse to share that seat with them? Common Courtesy Day is your opportunity to refocus on your own common courtesy, as well as encouraging them in others.

History of Common Courtesy Day
Let’s face it, common courtesy has never been as ‘common’ as some people would have us believe. However, with every passing generation the previous is certain that common courtesy is just fading from the world altogether. Truly the aged look back upon the past with rose-tinted glasses, and their vision is perhaps imperfect as a result. However, there is only one thing that can truly bring about the golden age of courtesy we all claim existed ‘when I was your age’, and that is the raising of awareness of common courtesy as a thing necessary to a world.

Such is the reason that Common Courtesy Day came into existence, so that we can all spread the gospel of courtesy that we feel the world should contain. At the end of the day, that’s what it’s all about isn’t it? The day that we finally see common courtesy becoming truly common is the day that we exhibit it ourselves and thus pass it on as a concept to others. Though make no mistake, common courtesy is sometimes not common as a result of the details of what constitutes ‘common courtesy’ changing from region to region, and country to country. Perhaps the truth of the matter is that common courtesy isn’t common simply because there is no universal baseline.

thanks, Patty

Word of the Day
miserly Definition: (adjective) (Used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity. Synonyms: mingy, tight, mean Usage: The necessity of disbursing passage money for all his tribe seemed to disturb him in a manner that was the more striking because otherwise he gave no signs of a miserly disposition.

thanks for the fun vintage ads, Joan

Idiom of the Day
make the best of a bad bargain  — To deal with and create the best possible outcome of a bad, unfortunate, or unpleasant situation or set of circumstances

History

The First Rock Major Concert Is Held, Gets Shut Down (1952)

On the night of March 21, 1952, more than 20,000 fans tried to pack into the Cleveland Arena, which had an actual capacity of about half that number. Consequently, authorities shut down that evening's concert, the Moondog Coronation Ball, just minutes into the opening act, Paul Williams and his Hucklebuckers. The show is considered to have been the first major rock concert in history. It was promoted by Alan Freed, the Cleveland disc jockeym

Johann Paul Friedrich Richter, AKA John Paul (1763)

The son of a German pastor, Richter initially planned to follow in his father's footsteps, but after studying theology at university, he found a new passion in writing. He published two poorly received satirical works before suffering a spiritual crisis that profoundly altered his outlook and writing style. His next book, Die unsichtbare Loge, The Invisible Lodge, a romance published in 1793, was the first of his many works to receive acclaim.

Vernal Equinox at Chichén Itzá (2018)

Chichén Itzá, located on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, is one of the country's biggest and best preserved Mayan ruins. Every year on the Vernal Equinox, the angle of the sunlight hitting the enormous El Castillo pyramid creates a shadow that gives the illusion of a snake slithering down its side. The Mayans believed that this was Kukulcán, the feathered snake god known to the Aztecs as Quetzalcoatl. Tourists converge on the site on the equinox, and visitors enjoy folk dancers, musicians, and poets while they wait for the moment of the serpent's appearance.

Babies Can Think Using Logic and Reason Before They Talk, According to New Study

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1826 - The Rensselaer School in Troy, NY, was incorporated. The school became known as Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and was the first engineering college in the U.S. 


1851 - Yosemite Valley was discovered in California. 


1859 - In Philadelphia, the first Zoological Society was incorporated. 


1908 - A passenger was carried in a bi-plane for the first time by Henri Farman of France. 


1928 - U.S. President Calvin Coolidge gave the Congressional Medal of Honor to Charles Lindbergh for his first trans-Atlantic flight. 


1963 - Alcatraz Island, the federal penitentiary in San Francisco Bay, CA, closed. 


1980 - On the TV show "Dallas", J.R. Ewing was shot. 


1990 - Australian businessman Alan Bond sold Van Gogh's "Irises" to the Gerry Museum. Bond had purchased the painting for $53.9 million in 1987. 


1995 - New Jersey officially dedicated the Howard Stern Rest Area along Route 295. 


2002 - In Paris, an 1825 print by French inventor Joseph Nicephore Niepce was sold for $443,220. The print, of a man leading a horse, was the earliest recorded image taken by photographic means. 


2016 - It was reported that the Kepler space telescope had captured the visible light of a "shock breakout" when the star KSN 2011a exploded. It was the first time an exploding star's brilliant flash shockwave had been captured. 

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, March 21

Talented, charming, and likeable, you have such a pleasing manner that you can get ahead in life simply through connections. However, you are not afraid of work and you are terrified of instability. As such, you do whatever it takes to make your life secure, and you have a strong business sense. Your talents are multiple, and it can be hard to find a solid path in life simply because you have so many choices. You have an excellent memory, especially of people. Famous people born today: Matthew Broderick, Rosie O’Donnell, Johann Sebastian Bach, Timothy Dalton.

READERS INFO
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Prince Kūhiō Festival 2018

Mar 3-31, 2018 | Honolulu, HI

Kapi‘olani Park & Other Locations in O‘ahu|2748 Monsarrat Ave

Prince Kūhiō Festival is a statewide holiday held in honor of the Hawaiian royal, Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole. The daylong event kicks off with a parade and features traditional dance performances, live music, local artisans, various workshops and games. With activities for guests of all ages, this festival is fantastic family event.

further information: Prince Kuhio Festival | Hawaii.com

2.

Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition 2018

Mar 15 - Apr 8, 2018 | Miami, FL 

Fair Expo Center|10901 Coral Way 

Deemed the largest fair in Florida, the Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition is a 21-day event sure to have something for the whole family. The fair features such attractions as a European style circus, live concerts ranging from country to disco, competitions and an assortment of adrenaline-pumping rides. In addition to the more traditional activities, the event boasts several unique acts, such as professional high divers plummeting from over eighty feet in what they refer to as the Arctic Games. Guests can also sample from a variety of food vendors located throughout the festival grounds.

further information: Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition - The Youth Fair: General Information

3.

DC National Cherry Blossom Festival 2018

Mar 20 - Apr 15, 2018 | Washington, DC

Over 70,000 people flock to Washington, D.C., every year to view the cherry blossoms that bloom throughout the city in the springtime. The National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates this yearly occurrence in commemoration of the gift of Japanese cherry trees to Washington, D.C., by Tokyo City Mayor Yukio Ozaki in 1912. Presented as a symbol of the growing relationship between the two countries, this gift eventually resulted in 3,750 trees being planted around D.C. In addition to the beautiful pink blossoms, the festival features attractions such as colorful balloons, beautifully decorated floats, a parade and marching bands from different states around the country. The opening ceremony takes place in the National Building Museum and is immediately followed by an abundance of cultural events for guests to enjoy including a sushi and sake celebration, various art exhibits, fashion shows and live performances.

further information: Homepage - National Cherry Blossom Festival



Pictures of the day


The Virgin Mary Triumphing over Heresy and Fall of the Rebel Angels is the ceiling fresco of the Santa Maria della Vittoria, a Roman Catholic titular church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Located in Rome and completed in 1620, it is the only structure designed and completed by the early Baroque architect Carlo Maderno. The fresco was executed by Giovanni Domenico Cerrini in 1675. The church is also known for Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, a masterpiece by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in the Cornaro Chapel, completed in 1652.

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Cooks at Ineng's Special BBQ prepare chicken and pork skewers in the Market! Market! mall.

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Market Bag pattern by Stephanie Lucas

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Women's scarf knitting pattern free

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Tennis Footie Socks with Elastic Casing and Reinforced Heel

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Freyja cowl

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Cute Chickie Scrubby

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Moroccan Market Tote

crochet
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Edlothia pattern by Jasmin Räsänen

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Little Critters Caps Free Download

RECIPE
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Crispy Chickpeas With Ground Meat Recipe

CROCKPOT RECIPE
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Asian Glazed Short Ribs

SWEETS

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TURKISH DELIGHT- LEMON OR ROSEWATER

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2 cups plain sugar

3 Tb edible gelatin (powdered)

pinch salt

1 cup water

4 tsps pure rosewater or 1 lemon 

tiny drop of red or yellow food colouring

cornflour and icing sugar

Stir together the sugar, gelatin and salt in a heavy-based pot. Add water and bring mixture to a gentle boil. Continue to slowly boil mixture for 10-15 minutes, without stirring. Then remove from heat and add either the rosewater or the zest and juice of one lemon. Next add a very small drop of food colouring. Choose a small dish (I used a ceramic baking dish) and rinse it with some water, but don't dry it. Tip in your sugar mixture, let it cool and then leave in the fridge for a few hours to set. When it's firm, you can get it out of the dish but it can be a bit tricky. Find a clean work surface and tip some icing sugar and cornflour onto it, mix it together with your fingers. Using a thin fish slice or similar, you'll need peel it away from the dish (hopefully in one piece) then place it onto the powered surface. Cut the delight into pieces with a hot knife (dipping it in boiling water helps). Roll each piece in more powder to stop it from sticking then arrange in a box.

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CRAFTS
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Fancy Felt Coffee Sleeve

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ANTIQUES

A Toy Turntable

Question: This adorable turntable -- called a phonograph on its label -- features a bright blue metal casing and a sweet bunny graphic on the side. Were there specific records produced to go along with it? How much did it cost when it was first introduced, and what is its value today?

Answer: Lindstrom Tool & Toy Co. of Bridgeport, Conn., started manufacturing toy cars and trucks out of light pressed steel, as well as tin, about 1913. Years later, the company made an identical phonograph, decorated with lithography rather than decals. Lindstrom seems to have ceased production in the 1940s. This Model 400 by Spear Products Inc., also of Bridgeport, is a direct descendant. It retailed for less than $4. Although the turntable has an electric motor drive, the sound is not amplified but comes from a simple reproducer -- low tech even for a 1940s or 1950s toy. Children’s records were sold separately and were widely available. These machines can be found on internet sites priced as much as $80 in clean and functioning condition. More often, the asking price is $25 to $50.

A Can-Do Can

Question: Based on the mark on the lid, this old oilcan was manufactured by Gustave Lidseen. What kinds of items would it have been used to oil? How old is it, and what is its current value?

Answer: Chicago inventor and industrialist Gustave Lidseen was granted several patents for pump-feed oilers, or oilcans, in the 1920s. In its November 1920 issue, the trade publication Hardware and House Furnishing Goods described Lidseen's impressive new factory, built specifically to manufacture the oilers. The company's oilers were used widely in factories and machine shops and by railroad companies. Lidseen claimed the new valve-in-spout design produced savings in oil costs of 30 to 50 percent. Your oiler closely resembles the one illustrated in Lidseen's U.S. patent application of June 23, 1925, which describes improvements in the pump-feed oilcan. It likely dates to the second quarter of the 20th century. Vintage Lidseen oilers are regularly seen on Internet sites priced at as much as $30, but they often sell for much less.

-- By Tom Hoepf, associate editor of Auction Central News