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Celebrate Make a Difference Day

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We all have opportunities every day to change the world, whether we’re adopting a Highway to patrol for litter or volunteering at a local shelter to help the homeless. It’s amazing what just a small effort by an individual or group of individuals can do to change the world, or at least their local neighborhood. Make a Difference Day was established to help encourage us to take one day a year to try to make a difference in the world.

History of Make a Difference Day

Originally created in 1992 by USA Weekend magazine, Make a Difference Day has seen a great deal of support from various organizations throughout the years, and most recently has been transferred over to USA Today as its primarily sponsor and organizer. USA Today provides a central location for people to gather their information and report what they’re doing locally to Make a Difference.

Since its creation Make a Difference Day has helped to encourage thousands of people across the nation to start making an actual difference in the world. Contributions to making the world a better place have ranged from gathering stuffed bears for firefighters to give to injured and frightened children, to organizing relief efforts for victims of natural catastrophes like Hurricane Sandy. Overall Make a Difference Day has spurred people to make a difference in themselves, and the world.

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Word of the Day

mottle

Definition:

(verb) Mark with spots or blotches of different color or shades of color as if stained.

Synonyms:

blotch, streak

Usage:

Her first words had caused the red of humiliation to mottle his already ruby visage to a semblance of purple.

Idiom of the Day

a people person

— Someone who is particularly gregarious, affable, or outgoing; someone with great interpersonal communication skills.

This Day in History

The First Underground Line of the New York City Subway Opens (1904)

Now an integral part of New York City culture, the NYC subway opened its first underground line in 1904—about 35 years after service began on the first elevated line. The subway's early popularity was highlighted in songs like "Take the 'A' Train" and publicity contests like "Miss Subways." Millions of people now ride the city's subways every day, consistently crowding some trains well beyond capacity.

Niccolò Paganini (1782)

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An Italian violinist and composer whose virtuosity is the stuff of legend, Paganini was playing with an orchestra by the age of nine. By the time he reached adulthood, the renowned violinist had also earned a reputation as a shameless womanizer and inveterate gambler. The latter vice once even cost him his prized violin. Nevertheless, he had a profound influence on the evolution of violin technique

Karwa Chauth

Observed by married women in Hindu families, the Karwa Chauth festival is a day-long fast in honor of the Hindu god Shiva and goddess Parvati, whom they hope will bring prosperity and long life to their husbands. It is also a time for mothers to bless their married daughters and present them with gifts. Virgins and widows are not allowed to participate in the celebrations, which begin at dawn when the women bathe and put on new clothes. The day is devoted to worshipping Shiva and Parvati, and the fast is broken at night when the moon rises.

'Largest living thing,' an 80000-year-old Utah forest, is dying, scientists warn

An ancient forest in Utah considered to be the largest single living thing in the world is dying, according to scientists. The Pando aspen, a gigantic expanse of 40,000 trees that are are all clones with identical compositions, has long been known as the "trembling ...
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1787 - The first of the Federalist Papers were published in the New York Independent. The series of 85 essays, written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay, were published under the pen name "Publius."

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1858 - Rowland Macy opened Macy's Department Store in New York City. It was Macy's eighth business adventure, the other seven failed.

1925 - Fred Waller received a patent for water skis.

1938 - Du Pont announced "nylon" as the new name for its new synthetic yarn.

1947 - "You Bet Your Life," the radio show starring Groucho Marx, premiered on ABC. It was later shown on NBC television.

1954 - The first Walt Disney television show "Disneyland" premiered on ABC.

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1975 - Bruce Springsteen was simultaneously on the cover of "Time" and "Newsweek." This was the first time this happened for a rock star.

2002 - The Anaheim Angels won their first World Series. They beat the San Francisco Giants in Game 7 of the series.

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, October 27

You are an energetic, emotional, and dynamic person. A study in contradictions, at times you appear reserved and quiet, and at other times bold and even reckless. Your inner restlessness can drive you to achieve much, as long as you learn to control your mood swings. Success is within your reach, largely due to your dynamism. You are enigmatic and passionate, and your powers of observation exceptional. Famous people born today:

1728 James Cook, British explorer, navigator and cartographer who was the first European to explore much of Australia, the Pacific Islands and New Zealand, born in Marton, Yorkshire, England (d. 1779)

1858 Theodore Roosevelt, 26th US President (R: 1901-09; Nobel 1906), born in NYC, New York (d. 1919)

1932 Sylvia Plath, American poet and novelist (Colossus, 3 Women, Bell Jar), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 1963)

1939 John Cleese, English actor and comedian(Monty Python), born in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

1940 John Gotti, mafia head of the Gambino family, born in The Bronx, New York (d, 2002)

1952 Roberto Benigni, Italian director and actor(Life Is Beautiful, The Tiger and the Snow), born in Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy

READERS INFO

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'STAND BY ME' RECORDED TODAY

According to the documentary History of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Ben E. King had no intention of recording the song “Stand By Me” himself. King had written it for The Drifters, who passed on recording it.

The song went to No. 1 on the R&B charts and was a Top
Ten hit when it peaked at no. 4 on the charts. "Stand by
Me" was ranked 122nd on Rolling Stone‘s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. In 1999, BMI named it as the
fourth most-performed song of the 20th century, with
about seven million performances.

Hunt Club Farm Harvest Festival 2018

Sep 30 - Oct 31, 2018 | Virginia Beach, VA

Hunt Club Farm|2388 London Bridge Rd

Just because summer is over doesn’t mean the fun-filled days must stop. Autumn is a great time to celebrate. The leaves turn gorgeous shades of orange, brown and yellow. Your kids are back in school. Pumpkin flavored beers and lattes are everywhere. And, it’s time for the Hunt Club Farm Harvest Festival. The event features carnival rides, a petting farm, live music, pony rides and much more.

further information: Harvest Festival | Hunt Club Farm - Virginia Beach, VA

Berrin Family Jewish Book Festival & Women's Day Luncheon 2018

Oct 16, 2018 - Mar 13, 2019 | Miami, FL

Berrin Family Jewish Book Festival showcases the stories and talents of a variety of Jewish authors. Featured books at the festival span many genres and topics to reach not only the Jewish community at large, but also a wide range of other literary audiences. Authors give presentations and workshops that take place at several different venues, and refreshments accompany several of the events.

further information: Book Festival

Kids Euro Festival 2018

Oct 20 - Nov 4, 2018 | Washington, DC

Kids Euro Festival brings a little bit of Europe to Washington, D.C. with performances and presentations by talented European entertainers. The cultural showcase additionally offers performances in music, theatre, magic, puppetry and more. There are also a variety of movie screenings, storytelling sessions and workshops in subjects ranging from circus arts and opera to crafts, reading and writing, all with the enjoyment of the little ones in mind.

further information: Kids Euro Festival Returns to Washington, DC

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Pictures of the day

The Hunting of the Snark, published in 1876, is a poem by Lewis Carroll, telling the story of ten individuals who cross the ocean to hunt the Snark. In common with other Carroll works, the meaning of the poem has been queried and analysed in depth. It is divided into eight "fits" (a pun on the archaic fitt meaning a part of a song, and fit meaning a convulsion). This picture is Plate 9 of Henry Holiday's illustrations for the first edition of the poem. It illustrates the seventh fit, The Banker's Fate. The Banker is sitting in a chair and holding bone castanets.

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“A stair ramp from Rome in Via Allegri.” Rome, Italy

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knit
thanks, Stella

Bowyer pattern by Made of Wool

knit
thanks, Rae

Spike pattern by Mandy Moore

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Griottes pattern by Anna Gallis

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Ribbon Cable Socks

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Brassière, Pull, Salopette et Chaussons pattern by Bergère de France

crochet
thanks, Helen

Color Pop Socks pattern by Stacey Williams

crochet
thanks, Ava

Snowflake Stocking Hat

crochet

Fringe Clutch Crochet Pattern

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Pinwheel Crochet Shaw

crochet

GRACE THE ELEPHANT COMFORT BLANKET

http://www.lookatwhatimade.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Grace-the-Crochet-Elephant-Comfort-Blanket-Lookatwhatimade.pdf

RECIPE

thanks, Shelley

Pasta With Fried Lemons and Chile Flakes Recipe

CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Amy

Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken

SWEETS

Cinnamon Rolls: No Knead, No Machine

ADULT COLORING

CRAFTS

thanks, Ella

Colorful Honeycomb Pom Poms made with crepe paper

Honeycomb Pom Poms Party Decorations Made With Crepe Paper

CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crossword puzzle

thanks, Patty

ACROSS

1.	A busy insect
4.	In what way
7.	Weep
10.	Part of foot
11.	Less than two
12.	To recline
13.	No hits, no runs, no _ _ _ _ _s.
15.	Wanders
17.	Captains of merchant ships
19.	Quicker
21.	Boy's name (Biblical)
24.	Either / _ _
25.	Wrongdoing
27.	Exists
28.	Pussycat, where have you _ _ _ _?
31.	A small hard ball
34.	A shellfish
36.	Rhymes with trade
38.	Ordinary
41.	To consume
42.	To make a mistake
44.	A western state (abbr.)
45.	_ _ _ Tale of Peter Rabbit
46.	To knot
47.	A short sleep

DOWN

1.	Dined
2.	Neither / _ _ _
3.	School semesters
4.	Animals to ride
5.	Opposite of "off"
6.	Once there _ _ _ _ three bears
7.	Rhymes with glass
8.	Edge
9.	Opposite of 'No'
14.	A cereal grain
16.	This comes from a mine
18.	Decorates
19.	Weight at end of a watch chain
20.	We _ _ _ on vacation.
22.	To be ill
23.	To work with (as a tool)
26.	General character
29.	To make joyful
30.	To bend the head
32.	Half of 'reside'
33.	A bear
35.	Red vegetable
36.	To receive
37.	A cheer
39.	Girl's name
40.	To drink as a dog does
43.	Abbr. for an eastern state