DIANE'S CORNER ...

Celebrate Take Your Parents to Lunch Day

Image result for Take Your Parents to Lunch Day GIF

Once you reach a certain age, doing anything with your parents seems instantly uncool, and the last thing you want to do is go out for lunch with them, especially at school. Well, that is all about to change. Take Your Parents To Lunch Day is a real, national holiday and is becoming increasingly popular and widely celebrated by kids and schools everywhere year after year.

The purpose of it is not so much for parents to have an enjoyable lunch at the school canteen, but rather to give them a rare chance to get a real look at what is going on in the school kitchen and an insight into what their children are eating when out of their hands every day. That’s why Take Your Parents To Lunch Day is so great and should be encouraged. It’s a way for them to give their opinions and help improve the system and make the food options as healthy as possible.

Image result for legal marijuana day in canada gif

FIRST DAY OF LEGALIZED

RECREATIONAL and MEDICINAL MARIJUANA

IN CANADA

Word of the Day

dropsy

Definition:

(noun) Swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities.

Synonyms:

edema, hydrops

Usage:

I must tell you that this thickness and roundness of the waist is caused by a dropsy brought on by over-haste in journeying from the house of Pilate to the Mount of Olives.

Idiom of the Day

sounding board

— A person or group with whom one discusses an idea, plan, or suggestion in order to evaluate its strengths, acceptability, feasibility, practicality, etc.

This Day in History

Loma Prieta Earthquake Disrupts World Series (1989)

Game 3 of the World Series between the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics was scheduled to begin at 5:35 PM on October 17, 1989, but Mother Nature intervened. The Loma Prieta earthquake struck San Francisco at 5:04 PM with 60,000 fans already inside Candlestick Park. Due to the timing, it was the first major earthquake to be broadcast on live TV, and a blimp covering the game was able to coordinate emergency efforts.

Mae Carol Jemison (1956)

Born in America at a time when being black and female were considered distinct disadvantages, particularly in the scientific community, Jemison nevertheless had big dreams and intense drive. She studied medicine and was a practicing physician until the late 1980s, when she made history by becoming the first black female astronaut. In 1992, she skyrocketed to fame aboard the US space shuttle Endeavour as the first African-American woman in space.

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

The United Nations named October 17 the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty in 1992. In doing so, the U.N. followed the lead of some non-governmental organizations that had already dedicated the day to promoting awareness of the plight of the extremely poor. The U.N. observance focuses especially on the needs of the destitute in developing countries.

Mysterious 'ghost' radio emissions have been found - and no one knows what's causing them

Mysterious "ghost" radio emissions have been spotted by researchers, some that have lasted for 25 years, only to fade away and then return. While the "ghost" emissions could be extremely common, the cause is still unknown, according to experts. University of ...

READ MORE:

Image result for Mysterious 'ghost' radio emissions have been found - and no one knows what's causing them

https://www.foxnews.com/science/mysterious-ghost-radio-emissions-have-been-found-and-no-one-knows-whats-causing-them

1888 - The first issue of "National Geographic Magazine" was released at newsstands.

1933 - "News-Week" appeared for the first time at newsstands. The name was later changed to "Newsweek."

1939 - "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" premiered.

1957 - "Jailhouse Rock", the Elvis Presley film, premiered in Memphis.

1967 - The musical "Hair" premiered at New York's Public Theatre. The show ran for 1,758 performances.

1979 - Mother Teresa of India was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Image result for 2000 - In New York City, Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum opened to the public. The 42nd Street location joined Tussaud's other exhibitions already in London, Hong Kong, Amsterdam and Las Vegas.

2000 - In New York City, Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum opened to the public. The 42nd Street location joined Tussaud's other exhibitions already in London, Hong Kong, Amsterdam and Las Vegas.

2003 - In the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration approved a drug, known as memantine, to help people with Alzheimer's symptoms.

Image result for squirrel drinking coffee gif

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, October 17

You have strong opinions and possess much determination. Your insight into human nature makes up part of your appeal to others. Your tendency to bang your head against the wall and to become frustrated easily is something that you outgrow and/or temper over the years. Your strong ideals and emotions, if channeled constructively, can bring you much success in your chosen profession. Communication is important to you, although your own communication style is moody. You are highly intelligent and possess the ability to "hit the nail on the head." Although you can be blunt at times, you generally come across well to others, simply because they can sense your good intentions. Famous people born today:

1915 Arthur Miller, American playwright (Death of a Salesman, Crucible), born in NYC, New York (d. 2005)

1938 Robert "Evel" Knievel, American motorcycle daredevil (Snake River Canyon), born in Butte, Montana (d. 2007)

CEO of Wal-Mart Doug McMillon

1966 Doug McMillon, American CEO of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (2014-), born in Memphis, Tennessee

Rapper Eminem

1972 Eminem [Marshall Bruce Mathers III], American rapper and movie star (The Real Slim Shady, Stan and 8 Mile), born in St. Joseph , Missouri

READERS INFO

Jailhouse Rock premiered on October 17, 1957 in Memphis, Tennessee and was released nationwide on November 8, 1957. It peaked at number 3 on the Variety box office chart, and reached number 14 in the year’s box office totals, grossing $4 million. Jailhouse Rock earned mixed reviews, with most of the negative reception directed towards Presley’s persona. In 2004, the film was selected for preservation in the National
Film Registry.

2. 1957 -

TODAY: Albert Camus wins the Nobel Prize for Literature (He was the second-youngest recipient, at the age of 44, after Rudyard Kipling, at the age of 42).

East Texas Yamboree 2018

Oct 17-20, 2018 | Gilmer, TX

Gilmer Area Chamber of Commerce|106 Buffalo St yamlogo

Gilmer, Texas, is home to the cherished tradition known as the East Texas Yamboree. It’s a good-old fashioned small-town festival. Though it’s held in a small town, it can easily attract over 100,000 people. But that’s no surprise, considering there’s just so much to do for people of all ages. The event features a pageant, carnival rides, live music, dancing and much more.
further information: https://www.yamboree.com/1720/

4.

Klamath Basin Potato Festival 2018

Oct 18-20, 2018 | Merrill, OR

The Klamath Basin Potato Festival is no small potatoes. Of course, some potatoes there might be small, but it’s a mighty event that takes place during multiple days in Merrill, Oregon. As you might expect, it’s teeming with topnotch taters and tater-themed fun. It features barbecue, a beer garden, a potato bake, exhibits, football and much more.

further information: Klamath Basin Potato Festival

Related image

Pictures of the day

Anti-German sentiment, or Germanophobia, has existed in various places throughout history. This includes 1860s Russia, where a press campaign against Germans was launched; Britain from the 1870s onwards; and across much of the rest of the world during World War I and World War II. In the post-war years the speed of the West German recovery raised fears that the Germans of planning for World War III, but in contemporary Europe Germany is generally viewed favorably. In a poll carried out in 2008 for the BBC World Service, in which people in 34 countries were asked about the positive and negative influence of 13 countries, Germany was the most popular, ahead of Japan, France and Britain. This poster was released in 1917 by Harry Ryle Hopps, portraying Germany as a gorilla invading the United States having conquered Europe.

Collapcity

“This photo is a facade of one of the most recognizable buildings in Pozna, the former Polonez Hotel (closed, and re-opened as a student dormitory center). Considered very modern and luxurious in the 80’s it has fallen in disrepair in the 2000’s.” Pozna, Poland

knit
thanks, Marcy

Flower Scarf pattern by Irina Poludnenko

knit
thanks, Judith

Knit Headband with Crochet Flower pattern by Edie Eckman

knit

TOE UP

Boyfriend Socks pattern by Alice Bell

knit

Flowers and Diamonds -1 pattern by Liz Stasiak

knit

Flower Border Cardigan

crochet
thanks, Emma

Pewter Ruffled Cardigan Free Crochet Pattern

Romantic Ruffled Cardigan pattern by Lori Baker

crochet
thanks, Julie

Nubbie Scrubbies pattern by Angelee Marie

crochet

Inauguration Chapeau pattern by Ellen Bloom

crochet

Hexagon How-To pattern by Lucy of Attic24

crochet

Dot's Little Ditty Bag

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dots-little-ditty-bag

Related image

RECIPE

thanks, Shelley

A lemon wedge being squeezed onto a platter of chicken francese

The Best-Ever Chicken Francese

CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Gail

Slow Cooker Pear Butter

SWEETS

thanks, Anita

DIY EATS | Altoids

ADULT COLORING ... Halloween

Image result for halloween coloring pages

CRAFTS ... Halloween

thanks, Alice

PUMPKIN PURSE

https://inmyownstyle.com/pumpkin-carving-ideas-pumpkin-purse.html

CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Halloween

Tissue Paper Ghosts

To bring forth this ghoulish gathering, use glue dots to stick construction-paper eyes and mouths onto white tissue-paper wedding bells, then drape them with cheesecloth.