Checklist Day - October 30, 2018

DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Checklist Day

If you are living in the modern world, making use of a checklist is a powerful habit to embrace. So, Checklist Day is a great way to remind yourself how important these self-made reminders truly are. Interestingly enough, it is said that this day harkens back to some rather dark roots.

During the 1930s, early aviators were searching for ways to allow flying to be much safer and avoid the all-too-common crash during takeoff. After several costly mishaps, one group of pilots came up with the idea to create a checklist before taxiing down the runway. It is said that the origins of Checklist Day can be traced back to this singular event.

So, how can you celebrate Checklist Day appropriately? As you may have guessed, the best way to do so is by making a checklist. Still, remember to use this checklist to make absolutely certain that you never forget Checklist Day!

thanks, for the babies and their BFFs pics, Susie, West Coast Correspondent                                        giveitlove

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Word of the Day

typify
Definition:	(verb) Embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of.
Synonyms:	epitomize
Usage:	The fugue typifies Bach's style of composition.

Just Hanging Out

Idiom of the Day

popcorn flick  — A film that is entertaining to watch but is generally not of a very high quality or rich in emotional or intellectual depth.

Here We Go Again

This Day in History

Bridge Spans the Bosphorus to Connect Europe and Asia (1973)

The shores of the Bosphorus Strait were once lined with fortifications built by Byzantine emperors and Ottoman sultans protecting Constantinople. Today, one of the world's longest suspension bridges spans the Bosphorus, linking European Turkey with Asian Turkey. The bridge was completed on October 30, 1973—one day after the Turkish republic's 50th anniversary. A second bridge was finished in 1988.

Ezra Pound (1885)

A major shaper of 20th-century poetry, Pound was one of the most famous and controversial modern literary figures—praised as a subtle and complex poet, dismissed as a naive egotist and pedant, and condemned as a traitor and reactionary. He was a founder of the imagist poetry movement, an editor of several periodicals, and a mentor to many noted writers of his day. Arrested for treason in 1945, he was deemed insane and committed. 

Disarmament Week

The United Nations' Disarmament Week, observed between October 24 and October 30, was established in 1978. It begins on October 24, the anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, now observed as United Nations Day. Observance revolves around raising public awareness of the dangers of the arms race and the need for international disarmament.

Want To Keep Your Brain Sharp? Take Care Of Your Eyes And Ears

By age 40, about 1 in 10 adults will experience some hearing loss. It happens so slowly and gradually, says audiologist Dina Rollins. "You don't realize what you're missing." And even as it worsens, many people are in denial. By the time someone is ...

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Want To Keep Your Brain Sharp? Take Care Of Your Eyes And Ears


1735 - John Adams, the second President of the United States, was born in Braintree, MA. His son became the sixth President of the U.S. 


1894 - The time clock was patented by Daniel M. Cooper of Rochester, NY. 


1938 - Orson Welles' "The War of the Worlds" aired on CBS radio. The belief that the realistic radio dramatization was a live news event about a Martian invasion caused panic among listeners. 


1944 - Martha Graham's ballet "Appalachian Spring" premiered at the Library of Congress. 


1953 - General George C. Marshall was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. 


1975 - The New York Daily News ran the headline "Ford to City: Drop Dead." The headline came a day after U.S. President Gerald R. Ford said he would veto any proposed federal bailout of New York City. 


1993 - Martin Fettman, America's first veterinarian in space, performed the world's first animal dissections in space, while aboard the space shuttle Columbia. 


2001 - Michael Jordan returned to the NBA with the Washington Wizards after a 3 1/2 year retirement. The Wizards lost 93-91 to the New York Knicks.



DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, October 30

People are instinctively drawn to you, as you are an intriguing person who is sometimes intimidating without intending to be so. This is likely due to your ability to see through any given situation, and to read between the lines. You have very focused interests and you naturally and willingly work hard on something you believe in. While your interests are focused, your talents are many and varied. Your emotions, however, sometimes lead you astray. You are a passionate soul, and your wit is sparkling. Famous people born today: 

1451 Christopher Columbus, Italian explorer and navigator who discovered the "New World" for Spain and initiated European colonization, born in the Republic of Genoa on or just before this date (d. 1506)

1960 Diego Maradona, Argentine soccer forward (World Cup captain 1986, 91 caps), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina

1981 Ivanka Trump, American businesswoman and daughter of Donald Trump, born in New York

READERS INFO

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New York City Village Halloween Parade 2018

Oct 31, 2018 | New York, NY

Remember the excitement and anticipation of Halloween when you were a kid? That magical time of year when the light seemed a little more golden, the air a little crisper, when pumpkins would start to appear on porches and you and your friends would plan your costumes, what your trick-or-treating route would be, and whom you would play pranks on. As you got older, maybe the magic started to fade a bit, maybe it was replaced with your own child’s excitement. There’s no need to live vicariously through the little ones though, nor is there a need for nostalgia to be your sole source of joy on Halloween. Just ask the two million-plus people who attend New York City’s Village Halloween Parade each year. Dressing up isn’t just for kids.

further information: Home - NYC Village Halloween Parade

2.

State Fair of Louisiana 2018

Oct 25 - Nov 11, 2018 | Shreveport, LA 

Mobile Fairgrounds|1035 Cody Rd N

For 10 days in each autumn, the largest fair in the state of Alabama comes to town! It’s the Greater Gulf State Fair and it’s filled with activities for people of all ages to enjoy, from rodeo events, exhilarating live action shows and an exotic petting zoo to live entertainment, thrill rides and family games. Be sure to stop and meet and greet with the variety of animals as well, including cattle, award-winning local hogs, chickens and more.

further information: State Fair of Louisiana -Shreveport, LA

3.

Book Festival of the MJCCA 2018

Oct 30 - Nov 18, 2018 | Atlanta, GA

Marcus JCC Atlanta|5342 Tilly Mill Rd

Atlanta’s Book Festival of the MJCCA is a huge literary event spanning fifteen days and featuring authors, celebrities, journalists and scholars. There are multiple opportunities for book lovers to interact with authors including panel discussions, meet and greets, book signings and readings. Gallery exhibitions showcase work from solo artists as well as touring shows from a national network of galleries and museums. There are several activities for children and teens, too, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

further information: The 27th Edition of The Book Festival of the MJCCA | Open to All!

Say Cheese!

Pictures of the day


Yacine Brahimi (pictured in green on right) is a French-born Algerian professional footballer who plays for FC Porto and the Algeria national team. Born in Paris to Algerian parents and raised in Montreuil, Brahimi was selected to attend the Clairefontaine academy in 2003. Despite being courted by several French and European clubs, following his stint at Clairefontaine, he signed a youth contract with Rennes. After turning professional, Brahimi was loaned out to second division club Clermont Foot. While at Clermont, he had a successful individual 2009–10 season. After spending the previous season there on loan, he moved to the La Liga club Granada CF in 2013, and then to Porto for €6.5 million one year later. Having played for France at youth and under-21 level, Brahimi switched his allegiance to Algeria in 2013. He went on to represent them at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2015 African Cup of Nations. Brahimi is shown here playing for Algeria in a May 2014 friendly, attacking against Taron Voskanyan of Armenia.

ARGENTINA AND URUGUAY

The gauchos of South American’s pampas are the stuff of legend. Now considered national symbols in Argentina and Uruguay, these solitary horsemen and women have herded cattle through the lowland plains for centuries.

Ugh, Not Another Picture

knit
thanks, Paige

Zhuravina pattern by Natali Babkevich

knit
thanks, Sarah

Love cats pattern by de breimadammen

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Chasing the White Rabbit pattern by Vanessa Chapman

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Room To Grow Baby Sweater pattern by Laura Marconi-Cox

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Wild Wild World pattern by Vanessa Dallas Chapman

Hug Me Brotha!

crochet … Halloween
thanks, Vera

Spiderwebs Table Runner

crochet
thanks, Dawn

SPIDER AND WEB PONCHO

https://craftywomanshop.wordpress.com/2018/09/22/free-pattern-crochet-spider-and-web-poncho/

crochet

Bernat Little Trapper Hat, 6-12 mos.

crochet

Tasha Traditional Shrug

crochet

Mesh Stitch Sweater

Are You Ready For Some Football?!

RECIPE … Halloween

thanks, Gloria

Deviled Eyeballs

I Can Show You How

CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Sofia

Asian Crockpot Meatballs 

Excited For The Holidays

SWEETS

thanks, Shelley

Apple Butter Sticky Buns With Pecans and Currants

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019673-apple-butter-sticky-buns-with-pecans-and-currants?action=click&module=RecentlyViewed&pgType=recipe-page®ion=Recently%20Viewed&rank=1

It’s Okay, Don’t Cry!

ADULT COLORING

The Adorable Justice League

CRAFTS ... sewing

thanks, Kay

How to Make a Dog Bed

We’re Going On An Adventure!

CHILDREN'S CORNER … Halloween cooking

thanks, Claire

Spider Hotdogs

Cuddling My Best Friend

PUZZLE

Asian Mythical Creature Jigsaw Puzzle

A Special Connection

WORD SEARCH

anger anniversary aroma assist awesome barrier brick clear

depression depth diminish eager faith flange former front

genie grape igloo itchy kitchen legal load

merge merit offense pale plaza porch power punch

shock swell swing system tied trust wake

Must Be Nice

SUDOKU ... hard

solution:

Tell Me Everything!

QUOTE

Read Me A Story!

Personal Chair

CLEVER

It's all about how to make cakes (and cupcakes) so yummy and rich in texture, they taste like the ones they sell at bakeries. 

The Journey Together

EYE OPENER … Halloween

Twenty Interesting Things About Halloween

1. Halloween, celebrated October 31st, is one of the world’s oldest holidays. While it is most popular in North America, it is celebrated around the globe.

2. Americans purchase nearly 600 million pounds of candy a year for Halloween. This is the equivalent of 16 billion fun size Snickers bars or 158 trillion individual Candy Corns.

3. According to a recent survey conducted by The National Confectioners’ Association (NCA), chocolate is the favorite Halloween candy for 72 percent of Americans.

4. Halloween candy sales average about 2 billion dollars annually in the United States.

5. A generous 74 percent of households will pass out candy to trick-or-treaters this year, and 72 percent of those intend to give 2-3 pieces per trick-or-treater.

6. The largest pumpkin ever measured was grown by lumber salesman Tim Mathison. It weighed in at 2,032 pounds and took 105 days to grow in his backyard.

7. The fastest time to carve one ton of pumpkins is 3 hours 33 minutes 49 seconds, and was achieved by Stephen Clarke at Harrah’s Casino Resort, Atlantic City, NJ on October 29, 2008. See the video here.

8. Using pumpkins as jack-o’-lanterns is a Celtic custom intended to welcome home the spirits of deceased ancestors while simultaneously warding off evil spirits, and the restless soul of “Stingy Jack”.

9. “Stingy Jack”, as the Irish myth goes, made it a habit of playing tricks on the Devil. Once Jack died, God didn’t want him in heaven and the devil, put off by his tricks, would not claim his soul either–sending him off to roam the earth at night with only a burning coal to light the way. “Stingy Jack” put that coal into a carved-out turnip and has been roaming the earth every since.

10. According to 24/7 Wall St., who used data from market research firm, Information Resources, Inc., Hershey’s Company’s Reese’s took the spot as the #1 Halloween candy in 2012 with sales of just under $510 million. M&M’s was #2 with $500.82 million, and Snickers was #3 at $456.91 million.

11. Halloween is the 2nd most commercially successful holiday, with Christmas being the first.

12. Bobbing for apples is thought to have originated from the Roman harvest festival that honored Pomona, the goddess of fruit trees. Young unmarried people would bob for apples floating in water or hanging from a string, and the first to bite into the apple would be the next one allowed to marry.

13. The movie, “Halloween” (1978), was made in only 21 days on a very tight budget. They used the cheapest mask they could find for the Michael Meyers character, which turned out to be a William Shatner Star Trek mask. They spray-painted the mask, teased the hair, and reshaped the eye holes.

14. Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween.

15. According to the National Retail Federation’s 2013 Top Costumes Survey, adults and kids are both choosing more traditional costumes this year. More than 5 million adults plan to dress as a witch, and 2.9 million as a Batman character. Children want to be princesses (3.8 million), an animal (2.8 million), or a Batman character (2.5 million).

16. Americans are expected to spend $2.6 billion on Halloween costumes, spending $1 billion on children’s costumes, $1.2 billion on adult costumes, and $330 million on pet costumes.

17. The average person will spend $75 on Halloween candy, costumes and decorations, bringing total spending to $6.9 billion; this represents an increase of nearly $30 since 2005.

18. The most lit jack-o’-lanterns on display at once is 30,581, and was achieved by the City of Keene, New Hampshire, USA, on October 19, 2013.

19. The famous magician Harry Houdini (1874-1926) died on Halloween night.

20. Many of our Halloween superstitions have roots in the Middle Ages–for instance, concerns about black cats came from a time when many people believed witches avoided detection by turning into black cats.

Nap Time