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Celebrate Ice Cream Month

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream! Butternut Crunch and Rocky Road, Napoleon and Caramel Swirl, there are hundreds of flavors of Ice Cream to sample and flavor, and the hot months of the year are perfect for indulging in this fantastic dairy delight. Since childhood this treat has defined most of our lives, with the sound of the Ice Cream man driving down the street marking some of the best moments of our lives as we ran screaming down the sidewalk, money in hand, to catch him before they got away.

History of Ice Cream Month
Ice Cream Month was established by the American Dairy association in conjunction with President Ronald Reagan and Walter Dee Huddleston, a Senator from Kentucky. On the backs of this incredibly official declaration, the Ice Cream companies began publicizing the day, encouraging people to go out and enjoy this cold delight as often as possible during the month of July. Ice Cream was first said to be created in Ancient Greece, before the idea of a refrigerator ever came to pass. The so-called “Ice Cream” was incredibly rudimentary, being a mixture of snow honey and fruit, but it was still the beginnings of a great tradition.

The first true Ice Cream was said to be introduced by Catherine de’ Medici in the 16th century. So impressed was Charles I of England (one hundred years after this introduction) that he paid to keep the formula secret, making ice cream a royal prerogative, utterly unobtainable by the common man. The first recorded recipes didn’t exist until the 18th century. Truly Ice Cream was a treat meant for the most notable of humans, and now we can all enjoy it any day of the year! Ice Cream Month encourages us to be particularly indulgent during the month of July!

Raoul Dufy (French; 3 June 1877 – 23 March 1953) was a French Fauvist painter, brother of Jean Dufy. He developed a colorful, decorative style that became fashionable for designs of ceramics and textiles, as well as decorative schemes for public buildings. He is noted for scenes of open-air social events. He was also a draftsman, printmaker, book illustrator, scenic designer, a designer of furniture, and a planner of public spaces.

Word of the Day

coincident

Definition:

(adjective) Occurring or operating at the same time.

Synonyms:

co-occurrent, concurrent, simultaneous

Usage:

"You will observe," said Holmes, laying down the volume, "that the sudden breaking up of the society was coincident with the disappearance of Openshaw from America with their papers."

Idiom of the Day

an/the olive branch

— A symbol, expression, or gesture of peace, reconciliation, truce, etc. Used most commonly in the phrase "hold out/offer (someone) an/the olive branch."

This Day in History

Louise Blanchard Bethune (1856)

Bethune was the first professional woman architect in the US and the first woman elected to the American Institute of Architects. After high school, she became an apprentice at a Buffalo, New York, architectural firm where she met her future husband, architect Robert Bethune. They married in 1881 and opened their own firm, which designed several hundred buildings throughout New York in the Romanesque revival style popular in the late 19th century.

Belgium Independence Day

This public holiday, also known as the Belgium National Day, commemorates Belgium's independence from the Netherlands on July 21, 1831. Belgians had struggled against their rulers for 15 years. A revolt began in 1830, and the next year, the state of Belgium was formed and King Leopold I (1790-1865) was made its first king. Belgians sing "La Brabançonne," the national anthem, and observe their independence with festivities, especially in the capital city of Brussels.

Britain's Big Butterfly Count Begins, With David Attenborough Leading The Charge

The United Kingdom is counting its butterflies — and will keep going for the next three weeks.
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Britain's Big Butterfly Count Begins, With David Attenborough Leading The Charge

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1733 - John Winthrop was granted the first honorary Doctor of Law Degree given by Harvard College in Cambridge, MA.

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Image result for 1930 - The Veterans Administration of the United States was established.

1930 - The Veterans Administration of the United States was established.

Image result for 1947 - Loren MacIverâ€™s portrait of Emmett Kelly as Willie the Clown appeared on the cover of "LIFE" magazine.

Image result for 1947 - Loren MacIverâ€™s portrait of Emmett Kelly as Willie the Clown appeared on the cover of "LIFE" magazine.

1947 - Loren MacIver’s portrait of Emmett Kelly as Willie the Clown appeared on the cover of "LIFE" magazine.

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Image result for 1957 - Althea Gibson became the first black woman to win a major U.S. tennis title when she won the Womenâ€™s National clay-court singles competition.

1957 - Althea Gibson became the first black woman to win a major U.S. tennis title when she won the Women’s National clay-court singles competition.

Image result for 1959 - A U.S. District Court judge in New York City ruled that "Lady Chatterleyâ€™s Lover" was not a dirty book.

Image result for 1959 - A U.S. District Court judge in New York City ruled that "Lady Chatterleyâ€™s Lover" was not a dirty book.

1959 - A U.S. District Court judge in New York City ruled that "Lady Chatterley’s Lover" was not a dirty book.

Image result for 1968 - Arnold Palmer became the first golfer to make a million dollars in career earnings after he tied for second place at the PGA Championship.

1968 - Arnold Palmer became the first golfer to make a million dollars in career earnings after he tied for second place at the PGA Championship.

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Image result for 1987 - Mary Hart, of "Entertainment Tonight", had her legs insured by Lloydâ€™s of London for $2 million.

1987 - Mary Hart, of "Entertainment Tonight", had her legs insured by Lloyd’s of London for $2 million.

Image result for 1997 - The U.S.S. Constitution, which defended the United States during the War of 1812, set sail under its own power for the first time in 116 years.

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1997 - The U.S.S. Constitution, which defended the United States during the War of 1812, set sail under its own power for the first time in 116 years.

Image result for 2011 - In Florida, Space Shuttle Atlantis landed successfully at Kennedy Space Center after completing STS-135. It was the final flight of NASA's space shuttle program.

Image result for 2011 - In Florida, Space Shuttle Atlantis landed successfully at Kennedy Space Center after completing STS-135. It was the final flight of NASA's space shuttle program.

2011 - In Florida, Space Shuttle Atlantis landed successfully at Kennedy Space Center after completing STS-135. It was the final flight of NASA's space shuttle program.

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DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, July 21

You are sociable, charming, and wise, and you love to share your thoughts and time with others. People receive you well, finding you entertaining and interesting. Your intelligence and unique perspective on life can sometimes lead to negative thinking, anxiety, and manipulative behavior. Your emotions are up and down. Extremely clever, you need to apply your mental ability to something constructive. You are unique and want to be recognized as such. Famous people born today:

1899 Ernest Hemingway, American author (The Old Man and the Sea, Nobel 1954), born in Oak Park, Illinois (d. 1961)

Philosopher of Communication Theory Marshall McLuhan

1911 Marshall McLuhan, Canadian writer (Medium is the Massage), born in Edmonton, Alberta (d. 1980)

Lawyer Who Investigated Bill Clinton Ken Starr

1946 Ken Starr, American lawyer who Investigated Bill Clinton (Starr Report), born in Vernon, Texas

1948 Cat Stevens [Steven Demetre Georgiou; Yusaf Islam], rock vocalist (Peace Train), born in London, England

1951 Robin Williams, American actor and comedian (Mork & Mindy, Jumanji, Dead Poets Society, Good Will Hunting), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2014)

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READERS INFO

Honolulu Surf Film Festival 2018

Jul 7 - Aug 3, 2018 | Honolulu, HI

Doris Duke Theatre at the Honolulu Museum of Art|900 S Beretania St
Honolulu Academy

The Honolulu Surf Film Festival celebrates Hawaii’s rich surfing history by exploring classic and contemporary works of surf film. The event runs for most of the month of July, with films that span a wide range of styles including features, shorts and documentaries. In addition to the numerous film screenings, the festival features a panel discussion about the art of surf filmmaking, where guests can interact with industry experts.

further information: Honolulu Museum of Art » Honolulu Surf Film Festival 2018

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Rockin' the River Summer Tubing & Music Series 2018

Jul 7 - Aug 11, 2018 | Fort Worth, TX

Panther Island Pavilion|395 Purcey St

The Trinity River is scenic and all from afar, but how about you get your feet wet and go tubing in it with a beer in hand? Musicians nearby will keep the tunes flowing and the vibe afloat as you pop a beer open and tread on the river. Discover new music, new friends and new experiences all along the Trinity.

further information: Rockin’ the River returns this summer!

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Fresh Fruit Festival 2018

Jul 9-22, 2018 | New York, NY

The WILD Project|195 East 3rd Street
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The Fresh Fruit Festival is an event that applauds creative openness and celebrates individuals of all ethnicities, genders and sexual orientations. The festival showcases works in a wide range of styles including spoken word, theatre, dance, music, poetry and comedy. In addition to highlighting the artistic aspirations of the individual performers, the event reflects the enormous amount of diversity found in New York.

further information: Fresh Fruit 2018 MainStage | Fresh Fruit Festival

Pictures of the day

A newsreel depicting the first successful underwater launch of the UGM-27 Polaris on July 20, 1960. This two-stage submarine-launched ballistic missile began development in 1956 and was meant to provide second strike capabilities. After several successful test firings on land, the missile was scheduled for an underwater test, being loaded onto USS George Washington at Cape Canaveral before being fired from the Atlantic Missile Test Range at a target 1,100 miles (1,800 km) away.

Under The Wave – Rodney Bursiel

yourshot tpoy people 3rd bursiel The Winners of the 2017 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest

I recently traveled to Tavarua, Fiji to do some surf photography with pro surfer Donavon Frankenreiter at Cloudbreak. I’m always looking for new angles and perspectives. The usual surf shots have all been done so we decided to get a little creative. Makes you look twice.