World Dream Day - September 25, 2018

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Celebrate World Dream Day

It is time to sit back and relax and enjoy World Dream Day!

But do not use it as an excuse to slip back into bed – Dream Day was set up by an instructor at Columbia University in 2012 as a way of helping us all achieve our dreams and to make the world a better place.

You can organize a special dream event, where a gang of you get together and talk about your dreams, or you can stay at home and dream of what you most want from life. We are talking more about ‘achieve my full potential’ and ‘end world hunger’ here, not ‘lose 10lbs’ or ‘get revenge on my boss’!

Come up with an inspiring dream, then work out an action plan to make it happen, and to help everyone else achieve their dreams too.

It is so simple, and there lies its beauty: All you have to do is… dream!

Word of the Day

neoplasm
Definition:	(noun) An abnormal new growth of tissue in animals or plants.
Synonyms:	tumor
Usage:	The doctor explained that a biopsy would be needed in order to determine whether the neoplasm is benign or malignant.

Idiom of the Day

roll (one's) eyes  — To turn one's eyes upward or around in a circle, usually as an expression of exasperation, annoyance, impatience, or disdain.

This Day in History

The Running of the First Chicago Marathon (1977)

The largest marathon in the world at that time, the first running of the Mayor Daley Marathon—now the Bank of America Chicago Marathon—drew 4,200 participants. Since then it has grown both in size and prestige. The race is now capped at 45,000 runners and is considered one of the world's most renowned marathons. The 30th anniversary running of the race was unique in several respects. For one thing, it featured a special CEO challenge, and for another, it was halted after just 3 ½ hours. 

Luisa Cáceres de Arismendi (1799)

After Napoleon took control of Spain, Venezuelans seized the chance to revolt against Spanish rule. In 1811, Venezuela declared independence, but an earthquake in 1812 destroyed cities held by the rebels and furthered the cause of the royalists. In 1815, a pregnant Arismendi was captured—one day before her 17th birthday—by Spanish forces hoping to exert pressure on her husband, General Juan Bautista Arismendi, but she refused to renounce the revolution while imprisoned.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Since 1989, National Hispanic Heritage Month has been celebrated in the United States from September 15 until October 15. Issued as a presidential proclamation each year, the activities that take place during the month, particularly in cities with large Hispanic populations, focus on how Latinos have made the United States a richer and more interesting place to live. They include performances by Latino musical groups, lectures about Hispanic life, and special awards presentations to Latinos who have made significant achievements in business, education, or the arts.

Teens Are Protesting In-Class Presentations

For many middle- and high-school students, giving an in-class presentation was a rite of passage. Teachers would call up students, one by one, to present their work in front of the class and, though it was often nerve-racking, many people claim it helped turn ...

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Teens Are Protesting In-Class Presentations


1513 - The Pacific Ocean was discovered by Spanish explorer Vasco Nunez de Balboa when he crossed the Isthmus of Panama. He named the body of water the South Sea. He was truly just the first European to see the Pacific Ocean. 


1789 - The first U.S. Congress adopted 12 amendments to the Constitution. Ten of the amendments became the Bill of Rights. 


1890 - The Sequoia National Park was established as a U.S. National Park in Central California. 


1933 - Tom Mix was heard on NBC Radio for the first time. His show ran until June of 1950. 

1953 - Liberace made his debut at Carnegie Hall for a sellout crowd. 


1965 - Willie Mays, at the age of 34, became the oldest man to hit 50 home runs in a single season. He had also set the record for the youngest to hit 50 ten years earlier. 


1986 - An 1894-S Barber Head dime was bought for $83,000 at a coin auction in California. It is one of a dozen that exist. 


1987 - The booty collected from the Wydah, which sunk off Cape Cod in 1717, was auctioned off. The worth was around $400 million. 

1990 - Little Richard Boulevard is named for the star in Macon, GA. 


1997 - Mark & Brian received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, September 25

You are warm, passionate, protective, creative, and you have a true appreciation for the dramatic, but at the same time, others readily respect you. You are able to mix business with pleasure--and enjoy doing it. You are attracted to, or you attract, people who are success-oriented, accomplished, and practical. Although likable and charming, you are also a little difficult to get to know, and some level of mystery surrounds you. You thoroughly enjoy communicating, sharing your ideas, and reaching out to others, and many of you are skilled writers. Certainly, you consider others' ideas as important, and you are at your best in one on one situations. Famous people born today: 

1897 William Faulkner, American author (Sound & Fury-Nobel 1949), born in New Albany, Mississippi (d. 1962)

1915 Ethel Rosenberg, American communist, born in NYC, New York (d. 1953)

1921 Robert Muldoon, New Zealand politician (Prime Minister, 1975-1984), born in Auckland (d. 1992)

1944 Michael Douglas, American actor (Coma, Wall St, Jewel of the Nile), born in New Brunswick, New Jersey

1951 Mark Hamill, actor (Luke Skywalker-Star Wars), born in Oakland, California

1952 Christopher Reeve, American actor(Superman, Somewhere in Time), born in NYC, New York (d. 2004)

1968 Will Smith, American actor and rapper (Men in Black, Independence Day, Fresh Prince of Bel Air), born in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1969 Catherine Zeta Jones, Welsh actress(Chicago, The Terminal, The Legend of Zorro), born in Swansea, Wales



READERS INFO

1.

Pygmalion Festival 2018

Sep 26-29, 2018 | Champaign, IL

The Pygmalion Festival began as a music festival that was held across numerous venues in Champaign-Urbana and has since grown to include a literary component with related activities. The music portion of the festival features a lineup of acclaimed national artists as well as talented up-and-comers across two venues. The festival’s literary segment showcases accomplished authors and offers readings, a lit crawl and book fair.

further information: PYGMALION · September 26-29, 2018

2.

Baltimore Comic-Con 2018

Sep 28-30, 2018 | Baltimore, MD 

Baltimore Convention Center|1 W Pratt St 

Baltimore Comic-Con is a fan convention dedicated to all things comic book-related. The event features big-name comic book writers, illustrators and publishers as well as panel discussions covering a wide range of topics relating to the industry. Attendees come from all over the country, decked out in elaborate costumes resembling their favorite characters from comics past and present. Numerous vendor booths offer an extensive variety of merchandise including collectible items and back-issues of comic books at this extremely popular event.

further information: Baltimore Comic-Con – The World‘s Greatest Comic Convention!

3.

Kraken Con 2018

Sep 28-30, 2018 | Oakland, CA 

Oakland Convention Center|550 10th St 

Kraken Con is an annual two-day pop culture convention in Oakland, California, that features anime, cartoons and comics with a heavy emphasis on whimsy, imagination and the creative process. Kraken Con’s goal is to ensure attendees have an enjoyable experience via great panels, cool guests, fun events and awesome merchandise.

further information: Home

Pictures of the day


Steven Chu (born 1948) is an American physicist and former government official. Born in St Louis into a family with Chinese ancestry, Chu studied at the University of Rochester and then earned a PhD in physics at the University of California, Berkeley. He became a researcher, first at Bell Labs and then later as a professor at Stanford University. In 1997 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics, along with two colleagues, for the "development of methods to cool and trap atoms with laser light". In 2009, Chu was appointed United States Secretary of Energy in the first administration of president Barack Obama, a position he held until 2013.

WAITING

“I took this shot of a woman in traditional clothes, in a barren landscape.” Cusco, Peru

knit
thanks, Jennifer

Elfunny Beret/Hat - Ein Tags Mütze pattern by FadenStille

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thanks, Helen

Tenney Park pattern by Elizabeth Morrison

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Cloverleaf Eyelet Rib Socks pattern by Diana Cintron

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Scarves to Throws

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BUDDY BLANKET BUNNY

by viddie

crochet
thanks, Marge

Remembering Bruges Throw pattern by Ellen Gormley

crochet
thanks, Rosa

Bunny in a Dress pattern by Narumi Ogawa

				Bunny in a Dress pattern by Narumi Ogawa This amigurumi bunny is a perfect gift for a child or the child at heart. From the book, MR. FUNKY’S SUPER CROCHET WONDERFUL. Courtesy of North Lig...
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Häkeljacke in Leinen

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Autumn Leaves Crochet Afghan

http://www.yarnspirations.com/patterns/caron-autumn-leaves-crochet-afghan.html?

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Yellow Daisies ©1999 by N.L. Banks

Materials:

Peaches and Cream Cotton Yarn by Elmore-Pisgah, Inc.        

1 ball Yellow  #10               

1 ball  Daisy Ombre  # 165           

G Hook

Rd 1: with Yellow, ch 6, to form ring, ch 2,  12 dc in ring, join with slip stitch.

Rd 2 : ch 2, 1 dc in same place, in next dc, *yo, draw up a loop, yo, draw up a loop, yo, draw up a loop, yo, draw through all 7 loops on hook, ch 1, (bobble made), 2 dc in next dc, repeat from * around, in last stitch, work 2 dc & 1 bobble, join.

Rd 3:  ch 2, 2 dc in same place, * ch 2, 1dc in top of bobble, ch1, skip 1 dc, 3 dc in next dc, repeat from * around, end ch 1, join.

Rd 4 : ch 2,  2dc  in same place, 1 dc in next dc, ch2, 1dc, bobble, 1 dc all  in next dc, * ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in next dc, ch 2,  1dc, bobble, 1dc all in next dc, repeat from * around, end ch 2, join to 2^nd ch of beg, ch 2, fasten off.

Rd 5: attach Daisy Ombre, ch 2, 1 dc in same place, 2dc in next  dc, 1 dc  in next dc, * 2 dc in ch 2 sp, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in top of bobble, 1dc in next dc, 2 dc in ch 2 sp, 1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1dc in next dc, repeat from * around, end 2 dc in last ch 2 sp, join.

Rd 6: ch 2, 2 dc in same place, 1 dc in each dc around, join.

Rd 7: repeat row 6, fasten off,

Rd 8: attach Yellow, ch 2, 4 dc in same place, * skip 1 dc, 1 sc in next dc, skip 1dc, 5 dc in next dc, repeat from * around, join with slip stitch to beg, ch2, fasten off.

RECIPE

thanks, Sylvia

Black Bean Hummus 2 cloves garlic 1 can black beans (drained; reserve liquid) 4 T. reserved liquid 3 T. lime juice (fresh is best) 2 T. tahini 1 T. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 t. ground cumin 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. hot or smoked paprika 10 manzilla olives

Put all in a blender, processing until creamy and smooth. Sprinkle with more paprika, and garnish with olives, if you like. You may also use chick peas for a change. Garnish with roasted red pepper, if you like.

CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Tina

Slow Cooker Maple Herb Butter Turkey Breast with Apple Cider Glaze

SWEETS

thanks, Shelley

Apple Dumplings

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019095-apple-dumplings?

ADULT COLORING

CRAFTS

thanks, Karen

Upcycled Soda Bottle Pencil Case!

CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crafts

thanks, Kris

Confetti DIY Bookmarks

PUZZLE

Cat Denim Jigsaw Puzzle

WORD SEARCH

abandon advantage barricade beds bench bland

cane crate cross cryptic derive earth evident

front imagine incidental invest liquid months

oxygen pens plank profession quaint recall rend

scan scent scheme seat sick slave surgery tenancy yeast

SUDOKU ... medium

solution:

QUOTE

CLEVER

Make Your Own Autumn Boiling Spice

- A hand full of cloves, 3-4 bay leaves, 2-3 broken cinnamon sticks, and 1-2 slices of orange.

- Bring to boil, then simmer.

- Refill water when necessary.

EYE OPENER

Are Pistachios Healthy? Here's What Experts Say

You can find the shelled green nuts everywhere, from airport kiosks to health food stores. But are pistachios as healthy as they’re cracked up to be? Here’s what the experts say.

What are the nutrition facts of pistachios?

Pistachios are packed with vitamins, minerals and nutrients, including beta carotene, phosphorus, vitamin B6, thiamine, potassium, magnesium and fiber. Compared to other nuts, they are also high in carotenoids, a type of antioxidant that helps reduce the risk of chronic disease and improves heart health, says registered dietitian Kristin Kirkpatrick.

You can also eat a lot of them in just one serving, which is one ounce, or 49 pistachios. “Compared to other nuts, this is a lot of nuts per one-ounce serving,” says registered dietitian Melissa Majumdar, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “One ounce of walnuts is only 14 walnut halves.”

Both raw and roasted pistachios contain a lot of fat: about 13 grams, which is 17% of the recommended daily total. But most of it is monounsaturated fat, a heart-healthy type that can help lower levels of bad cholesterol. Pistachios are also a good source of protein; a serving contains about 6 grams.

What’s the healthiest way to eat pistachios?

As with all crunchy, salty snacks, pistachios can be hard to resist. Eating them from the shell can help you keep portions in check. “Having to take off the shell takes time and effort and slows down the eating process, which can help with mindfulness and weight,” says Kirkpatrick. Companies including Wonderful Pistachios also sell single-serving packets. Compared to other on-the-go snacks like candy or chips, portable pistachios provide a balance of protein, healthy fat and some fiber for a more nutritious snack.

Beyond simply snacking on them, pistachios can be a fun and colorful way to add flavor to food, says Majumdar. “Try them in pesto, to bread fish or to add a pop to salad and some balance to a trail mix.”

And since unsaturated fats—like those found in pistachios—can go rancid over time if left at room temperature, its best to store them in the refrigerator or freezer.

The pistachio, a member of the cashew family, is a small tree originating from Central Asia and the Middle East. The tree produces seeds that are widely consumed as food. Pistacia vera often is confused with other species in the genus Pistacia that are also known as pistachio.