World Gratitude Day - September 21, 2018

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Celebrate World Gratitude Day

Gratitude Day is celebrated annually on the 21st September. The celebration of Gratitude Day allows both individual citizens and organizations within wider society to celebrate the broad meaning of gratitude in a variety of ways.

History of World Gratitude Day

The celebration started in 1965 in Hawaii when an international gathering decided that it would be a good idea to have one day per year to formally express gratitude and appreciation for the many wonderful things to be found in the world. Following the meeting in Hawaii, many attendees marked Gratitude Day on 21st September 1966 when back in their own countries. Ever since then, the number of people celebrating Gratitude Day across the world has grown and grown.

Salavat Fidai is a Russian sculptor who makes miniature sculptures out of pencil graphite. He currently lives in Ufa, Russia. Fidai began his professional career as a lawyer and spent more than 25 years in this profession.

Word of the Day

faithless
Definition:	(adjective) Having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor.
Synonyms:	traitorous, treasonous, unfaithful
Usage:	They succeeded in overtaking the party of which they were in quest, but concealed their faithless desertion of Scott; alleging that he had died of disease.

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Idiom of the Day

ripen up  — To grow ripe; to become mature enough to harvest or pick.

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This Day in History

The Brief Battle of Prestonpans (1745)

England's King James II may have been deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688, but he was not without supporters. These supporters, the Jacobites, spent the next six decades unsuccessfully fighting to restore him—and, later, his descendants—to the throne. Their final major attempt, the Forty-five Rebellion, began auspiciously for the House of Stuart, with a victory at Prestonpans, Scotland. The battle was won in mere minutes. How

John Loudon McAdam (1756)

McAdam was a Scottish engineer who invented a process called "macadamization." After noting the poor condition of the highways near his estate, he recommended that roads be raised above the adjacent ground for good drainage and then covered, first with large stones then with small stones, and bound with fine gravel. It was perhaps the greatest advance in road construction since Roman times and became known as "tarmac," short for "tarmacadam."

Belize Independence Day

On September 21, 1981, Belize gained independence from Britain. Belize was formerly known as British Honduras and had been internally self-governing since 1965. Independence Day is a national public holiday in Belize. Celebrations begin more than a week before the 21st with dances, pageants, sporting events, and concerts, and culminate with parades and patriotic ceremonies. 

Bizarre Physics Phenomenon Suggests Objects Can Be Two Temperatures at Once

The famous thought experiment known as Schrödinger's cat implies that a cat in a box can be both dead and alive at the same time — a bizarre phenomenon that is a consequence of quantum mechanics. Now, physicists at the University of Exeter in England ...
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Bizarre Physics Phenomenon Suggests Objects Can Be Two Temperatures at Once


1784 - "The Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser" was published for the first time in Philadelphia. It was the first daily paper in America. 


1893 - Frank Duryea took what is believed to be the first gasoline- powered automobile for a test drive. The "horseless carriage" was designed by Frank and Charles Duryea. 


1897 - The New York Sun ran the "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" editorial. It was in response to a letter from 8-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon. 


1937 - J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" was first published. 


1948 - Milton Berle debuted as the host of "The Texaco Star Theater" on NBC-TV. The show later became "The Milton Berle Show." Berle was the regular host until 1967. 


1957 - "Perry Mason", the television series, made its debut on CBS-TV. The show was on for 9 years. 


1961 - Antonio Abertondo swam the English Channel (in both directions) in 24 hours and 25 minutes. 


1970 - "NFL Monday Night Football" made its debut on ABC-TV. The game was between the Cleveland Browns and the New York Jets. The Browns won 31-21. 


1973 - Henry Kissinger was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to become 56th Secretary of State. He was the first naturalized citizen to hold the office of Secretary of State. 


1981 - The U.S. Senate confirmed Sandra Day O'Connor to be the first female justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. 


1996 - The board of all-male Virginia Military Institute voted to admit women. 

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, September 21

You are an exceptionally creative person. Once you learn to focus your energy into one or a few creative passions, you can go far. Disciplining yourself is not necessarily a problem--you tend to have so many ideas and talents that it can be hard to develop just one. Indecision is sometimes an issue. You are especially thoughtful and helpful. You are very likable, and others sense your warmth, or at the very least, they seem to know you have a lot to share. Your mind is sharp and you love to communicate! You may grow into this quality–beginning life as a quiet child and, over the years, you discover your voice. You easily attract admirers and you are willing to make huge sacrifices for the sake of love. Famous people born today: 

1737 Francis Hopkinson, American author and composer (designed the first American flag), born in Philadelphia, British America (d. 1791)

1866 H. G. Wells, English sci-fi author (War of the Worlds, Kipps), born in Bromley, Kent (d. 1946)

1934 Leonard Cohen, Canadian writer and singer-songwriter (Death of Ladies Man), born in Montreal, Quebec (d. 2016)

1947 Stephen King, American sci-fi and horror author (Carrie, Shining, Kujo), born in Portland, Maine

1950 Bill Murray, American actor and comedian(Saturday Night Live, Ghostbusters), born in Evanston, Illinois

1954 Shinzō Abe, Prime Minister of Japan (2006-07 and 2012-), born in Nagato, Japan

1967 Faith Hill [Audrey Faith Perry], American country pop singer (Breathe, Cry), born in Ridgeland, Mississippi

1970 Samantha Power, Irish American author and diplomat (US Ambassador to the UN), born in Dublin, Ireland

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1888 -

TODAY: The first issue of National Geographic Magazine is published; it contained no photographs and cost 50 cents.

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1937 -

TODAY: J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit is published.

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Mad. Sq. Eats 2018

Sep 8 - Oct 5, 2018 | New York, NY

Worth Square, 5th Avenue between 25th and 26th Street|Worth Square

Top restaurants and chefs join together at Worth Square for one of New York City’s favorite dining experiences. Mad. Sq. Eats is a semi-annual picnic in the park thrown by UrbanSpace and the Madison Square Park Conservancy. More than 30 food and drink vendors set up shop in the park and prepare tasty bites for the hungry foodies passing through.

further information: Mad. Sq. Eats | Fall 2018 - Madison Square Park Conservancy

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Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival 2018

Sep 20-23, 2018 | Newport, RI

Food and wine never needed a fairytale origins story detailing how they wound up together; their pairing is just accepted as is. You will huddle under the many tents on festival grounds to taste hundreds of wines spanning all styles. You will also salivate over delicious food prepared by local, regional and nationally-renowned chefs who will also provide some cooking demonstrations to give you a few ideas to try at home. And, of course, you will discover the finest pairings between what’s on your plate and what’s in your glass.
further information: Wine And Food Festival | Newport Mansions

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Oktoberfest Zinzinnati 2018

Sep 21-23, 2018 | Cincinnati, OH |

W 3rd St & Second St W between Walnut St & Elm St|Second St W & Vine St 

Hike up your lederhosen and fill your stein at the annual Oktoberfest Zinzinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. Hailed as the largest Oktoberfest gathering in the country, the three-day event features German style beers, tuba-laden live music and all the sauerkraut-covered bratwurst you can handle. The fest also has the distinction of being recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the home of the largest chicken dance recorded.

further information: Oktoberfest Zinzinnati 2018 - Rad Season


A Man with a Heart

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Caroline Schermerhorn Astor (September 21, 1830 – October 30, 1908) was a prominent American socialite of the second half of the 19th century. Born into a wealthy family from New York City's Dutch aristocracy, she married William Backhouse Astor Jr. in 1853. The Astor family had made a fortune through fur trading and real estate. Mrs. Astor became a leading member of the exclusive New York aristocratic society of inherited wealth; by the end of the 19th century she was known as the Mrs. Astor. Adjacent Astor family homes that she had occupied at different times on Fifth Avenue became the first Waldorf–Astoria hotel, and later the site of the Empire State Building.

The Only Person to Ever Golf on the Moon

On February 6, 1971 Alan Shepard became the first and only person to ever golf on the moon

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It's My Bag, Baby Market Bag
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Apple pin cushion pattern by Nicola Valiji

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Hippie Potholders pattern by Phazelia

				Hippie Potholders pattern by Phazelia Potholders worked using doubleknitting technique.
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Reverb Shawl

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Equinox Top pattern by Kristin Omdahl

Food Chain
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Diamond V Neck Top Crochet Pattern made with Filet Crochet

crochet, vintage
thanks, Patty

Coral Reef Motif Pattern

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Best Bunny pattern by Lion Brand Yarn

				Best Bunny pattern by Lion Brand Yarn This dear little amigurumi bunny is so quick and easy to crochet that you may have to make a whole hutch-full. Perfectly sized for children to tuck into thei...
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Flutter Cardigan

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Crayon Link Scarf

The Leaning Tower of Piza

RECIPE

thanks. Lily

Seared Salmon with Cilantro-Cucumber Salsa

Treble Clef

CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Molly

Open-Faced Taco Chicken Biscuits

Chimpanzee

SWEETS

thanks, Shelley

Teddie's Apple Cake

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/7474-teddies-apple-cake?

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ADULT COLORING

Rooster

CRAFTS

thanks, Ellie

MUGS DIPPED IN DILUTED NAIL POLISH

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CHILDREN'S CORNER ... riddles

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PUZZLE

Gray Wolves Jigsaw Puzzle


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SUDOKU ... hard

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Hand with a Pencil

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CLEVER

To avoid staining your Tupperware, use plastic wrap to line it or spray it with cooking spray.

Your Tupperware will always be clear.

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EYE OPENER

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17 facts you didn’t know about swimming the Channel

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Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim the Channel

Did you know that the youngest person to swim the Channel was just 11 years old and the fastest swim was just under 7 hours? Learn these 17 unbelievable facts about swimming the Channel

1. The shortest distance to swim across the Channel is approximately 21 miles but the distance you actually swim can vary depending on the current.

2. For a Channel swim to be officially recognized you must enter the sea from the shore of departure and finish on dry land the other side or touch steep cliffs on the opposite coast with no sea water beyond.

3. The first person to officially swim the Channel was Englishman Matthew Webb on 25 August 1875. It took him 21 hours and 45 minutes.

4. Since then 1,731 swimmers have completed the crossing solo and 7,189 in relay or special category swims.

5. The first confirmed crossing from France to England was in 1923 by Argentinean swimmer Enrico Tiraboschi in 16 hours and 30 minutes.

6. The first Frenchman to swim the Channel was Georges Michel in 1926, in a time of 11 hours and 5 minutes.

7. The first woman to swim the Channel was Gertrude Ederle from the USA on 6 August 1926 in a time of 14 hours and 34 minutes.

8. The first person to swim across the Channel and back again non-stop was Antonio Abertondo (Argentina) in 1961 in 43 hours and 10 minutes.

9. The fastest person to swim the Channel was Trent Grimsey from Australia in 2012 in a time of 6 hours and 55 minutes.

10. The slowest Channel swim is currently 28 hours and 44 minutes swum by Jackie Cobell from the UK in 2010

11. The oldest person to swim the Channel is Otto Thaning from South Africa in 2014 aged 73 years and 177 days.

12. The youngest person to swim the Channel is Thomas Gregory from the UK in 1988 aged 11 years and 336 days.

13. As of November 2000 all solo Channel swimmers must be aged 16 years or older.

14. Alison Streeter, the ‘Queen of the Channel’ has swum the Channel 46 times – currently the most times by any one person.

15. You can wear goggles, one cap, nose clip, ear plugs and one costume that is sleeveless and legless (for men and women) and no artificial aids are permitted.

16. The water temperatures vary from 14-18°C in July and August to 6°C in September.

17. During the course of a Channel swim you cannot touch another human so all food and drink will have to be handed to you via a pole.

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