World Lion Day - Auygust 10, 20`19

DIANE'S CORNER ... 

Celebrate World Lion Day

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.

thanks for The Magical Time of Life pics, Elaine

Word of the Day

outlast
Definition:	(verb) Live longer than.
Synonyms:	outlive, survive
Usage:	Naturally dried flowers will outlast a bouquet of fresh blooms.

Idiom of the Day

out of humour  — In an irritable, grouchy, or unhappy mood; not feeling well or in good spirits. Primarily heard in UK.

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This Day in History

European Heat Wave: UK's Hottest Day on Record (2003)

The European heat wave of 2003 resulted in the deaths of more than 40,000 people. In France, where summers are usually very mild and many homes do not have air conditioning, nearly 15,000 people died from heat-related issues—at a time when many physicians were on summer holiday. So many died that undertakers ran out of room in their own facilities and had to keep corpses in off-site warehouses.

Clarence Leonidas "Leo" Fender (1909)

Few people in recent history have transformed popular music—rock and roll in particular—the way Leo Fender did. A self-taught radio repairman, Fender began inventing electronic instruments in the 1940s and is responsible for the first mass-produced solid-body electric guitar, the first widely used electric bass, and many other revolutionary instruments. His Fender Musical Instruments Corporation remains a leading manufacturer of instruments and amplifiers. 

Puck Fair

A traditional gathering that dates back hundreds of years, Puck Fair is a three-day event held in Killorglin in County Kerry, Ireland. A large male goat is decorated with ribbons and paraded through the streets on the first day, which is known as Gathering Day. The goat, known as King Puck, presides over the fair from his "throne," an enclosure on a three-story platform in the town square. The main event of the second day, known as Puck's Fair Day, is a livestock show. On the third day, known as Scattering Day, King Puck is led out of town to the accompaniment of traditional Irish music.

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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. 


1921 - Franklin D. Roosevelt was stricken with polio. 


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." 


1949 - In the U.S., the National Military Establishment had its name changed to the Department of Defense. 


1954 - Construction began on the St. Lawrence Seaway. 


1981 - Pete Rose hit a single and broke the National League all-time hit record with his 3,631 hit. 

1985 - Madonna's "Like A Virgin" became the first album by a female to be certified for 5 million sales. 


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: 

1729 William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe, British military leader (commander of British forces in the American Revolutionary War), born in England (d. 1814)

1782 Vicente Guerrero, Mexican revolutionaryhero, general and 2nd President of Mexico (1829), born in Cuilapan, Oaxaca, Mexico (d. 1831)

1814 Henri Nestlé, German-Swiss industrialist (founder of Nestlé), born in Frankfurt, Germany (d. 1890)

1874 Herbert Hoover, 31st US President (R: 1929-1933), born in West Branch, Iowa (d. 1964)

1897 Jack Haley [John Joseph], American actor(The Wizard of Oz, Ford Star Revue), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 1878)

1902 Norma Shearer, Canadian-American actress(Escape, The Divorcee), born in Montreal, Quebec (d. 1983)

1959 Rosanna Arquette, actress (Desperately Seeking Susan, After Hours), born in NYC, New York

1960 Antonio Banderas, Spanish actor(Philadelphia, Evita, Zorro), born in Malaga, Spain

READERS INFO

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On this day in 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 (below).

 

James Smithson (1765 – June 27, 1829)

Smithson was an English chemist and mineralogist  
who became the patron of the Smithsonian Institution 
in Washington, D.C. despite having never visited the  
United States.

2.

1847 -

TODAY:  Emily Dickinson graduates from Amherst Academy, where she studied English and classical literature, Latin, botany, geology, history, "mental philosophy," and arithmetic.

3.
1993 -

Ruth Bader Ginsburg took her seat as an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court.

4. 
1928 -

 

Eddie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds with daughter Carrie Fisher.

 

Edwin Jack "Eddie" Fisher (August 10, 1928 – September 22, 2010) Eddie Fisher sold millions of records and released seventeen top ten singles in the 1950s, including "Wish You Were Here" and "Oh! My Pa-Pa." He started competing in amateur singing contests as a teenager. Fisher was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951. Eddy Fisher was married five times. His wives included Debbie Reynolds, Elizabeth Taylor, and Connie Stevens.

Pictures of the day


Chrysopa perla is a species of insect in the family Chrysopidae. Present in most of Europe and in temperate zones of Asia, these insects prefer cool and shady areas. They may reach 10–12 millimetres (0.39–0.47 in) in length, with a wingspan of 25–30 millimetres (0.98–1.18 in).

Dandelion sunset

“In central Finland, where summer days are long and sunsets beautiful. I was out walking by a lake one evening, and saw dandelions floating in the breeze. Feeling inspired, I picked one, held it up and used it as a filter through which to capture the last rays of the day’s sun.” Jyväskylä, Finland

knit

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Knitty: Bark-a-lounger - Winter 2008

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 Knickers for 30cm Fashion Doll

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Summer Sailor

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http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/WebLetter/150/Issue150.php

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Lion Tail

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thanks, Helen

Riviera Cotton Tee pattern by Michele Costa

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thanks, Emma

Simple Baby Boy Crochet Booties

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Oasis Blanket Pattern

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Crochet a Turtle Cuff Bracelet

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Beach Mat and Tote Bag

      

RECIPE

thanks, Sylvia Shepherd’s Pie (Vegan)***** 1 T. olive oil 5 cloves garlic, crushed 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 green pepper,chopped 2 c. crushed tomatoes ¼ t. Salt 1/8 t. black pepper 1 tin black beans 1 tin chick peas 1 tin lentils 3 c. mashed potatoes ¼ t. Paprika

Heat the oil, then add 2 cloves of the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the pepper and sauté for 4 minutes, then add ¾ c. Of the tomatoes and the salt. Cook uncovered for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, mash the beans well  in a bowl with the remaining garlic and tomatoes - do not purée - then pour into an oiled casserole. Top with the mixture from the skillet, the spoon potatoes on top. Sprinkle with paprika, and bake uncovered for 25 minutes at 375 degrees. This has been a repeated request at an annual family gathering of meat-eaters!

                    

CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Anna

 

Slow Cooker Chicken Lo Mein

SWEETS

thanks, Shelley

Blueberry Pie Recipe

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Capture the memories

What will life be like once you grow up and have a family of your own? Remember the highlights of childhood by making a time capsule from leftover PVC pipe. 

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moist passionate patient pest quite recess return

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DIY Doily Cones

Create your own beautiful DIY Doily Cones for a party, shower, or wedding!

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Johnny Mathis, master of the velvet vibrato

Johnny Mathis, the voice of the ’50s, was always ahead of his time. Now he’s ready to talk about it.