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Celebrate World Card Making Day
We get them on special occasions, holidays and birthdays, they sit upon our mantle and some of them even get tucked into our store of special memories. Whether it’s Christmas or our birthday, we always look inside for the gift card from Santa Claus or the money from a grandparent, often before we’ve even read the card (what a social faux pas! You should feel ashamed!) But have you ever considered making your own card? World Card Making Day reminds us that the best gifts come from the heart, and the hands and vision of the people we love, so get out there and try making a card of your own!
History of World Card Making Day
Cards have played an important role in social circles for hundreds of years, playing a role as a thoughtful gift all the way to a necessary part of proper etiquette. Consider, if you will, the calling card of the Victorian era, a term that has become so ubiquitous that the signature element of a bomb-maker or a criminal is said to be their ‘calling card’. A small piece of paper bearing ones name and often a decoration of some kind, the calling card (Also known as a visiting card) was presented to the servants of a household that it might be delivered to the masters of the house to announce visitors.
It was this era of propriety that also developed the concept of a dance card, a card specifically carried by women to fill out with the names of the men they intended to dance with that evening. After all, with so many interested parties it just made sense to keep track of them so that you could, in earnest, indicate that your dance card was full and thus politely decline an interested suitor.
Calling Cards, Dance Cards, Business Cards, Greeting Cards, RSVP Cards, there are a million and more types of cards and could there be anything more exciting than learning to make your own? World Card Making Day encourages you to do just that.
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (noun) A cheap drinking and dancing establishment. | ||
| Synonyms: | honky-tonk | ||
| Usage: | After dinner, we grabbed a couple of beers at the local barrelhouse and let loose on the dance floor. | ||
Idiom of the Day
short on looks— Homely; rather plain or unattractive; not aesthetically pleasing. |
This Day in History
The Yom Kippur War Begins (1973)
| Tensions between Israel and the surrounding Arab states have existed since the establishment of the former in 1948 and have come to a head in several armed conflicts over the years. In 1973, on the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur—which fell during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan—Egyptian troops attacked Israel across the Suez Canal while Syrian forces advanced from the north. Though caught off guard, Israel managed to repel the attacks. |
Frederick VII of Denmark (1808)
The last absolute monarch of Denmark, if only for the first year of his reign, Frederick VII faced popular demonstrations calling for political reforms almost as soon as he ascended the throne. He acceded to many of the demands, appointing a liberal ministry, renouncing absolute rule, and adopting a representative government, but he rejected a proposal to cede a portion of Schleswig to Prussia. His position on this issue eventually led to war with Prussia.
Red Flannel Festival
Held in Cedar Springs, Michigan, the Red Flannel Festival has its share of distinctive traditions. Scheer's Lumberjack Show features demonstrations by real lumberjacks who chop wood, speed-climb trees, and throw axes. The Keystope Kops, the icon of the festival, circulate the crowd to "arrest" offenders who do not wear red. Other festivities include a Prince and Princess Contest, a grand parade, and a window decorating contest. Two other established traditions, the Horseshow Throwing Contest and the Red Flannel Queen Scholarship Pageant, date back to the inaugural festival.
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1857 - The American Chess Congress held their first national chess tournament in New York City.
1857 - The American Chess Congress held their first national chess tournament in New York City.
1863 - The first Turkish bath was opened in Brooklyn, NY, by Dr. Charles Shepard.
1866 - The Reno Brothers pulled the first train robbery in America near Seymour, IN. The got away with $10,000.
1889 - In Paris, the Moulin Rouge opened its doors to the public for the first time.
1927 - "The Jazz Singer" opened in New York starring Al Jolson. The film was based on the short story "The Day of Atonement" by Sampson Raphaelson.
1949 - U.S. president Harry Truman signed the Mutual Defense Assistance Act. The act provided $1.3 billion in the form of military aid to NATO countries.
1976 - "Disco Duck" by Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots received a gold record. The song became only the fourth single to be certified platinum in December of 1976.
1979 - Pope John Paul II became the first pontiff to visit the White House.
1998 - Alabama received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, October 6
You are an idealistic, warm, and family-loving person. When you aren't feeling confident, you are prone to withdrawing, sometimes appearing aloof. It's certainly not because you are unfriendly. Instead, it's due to a somewhat cautious nature. You crave a spiritual connection with another person--something that lifts you above and beyond the ordinary. Routine bores you, yet you are not attracted to crises or high-change situations either, as security is important to you. Highly creative, you need to express yourself in a few different avenues in order to derive the most satisfaction from life. Once befriended, you make a fabulously devoted companion, as you value quality over quantity in the people department. When you find people to adore, they are certainly well taken care of! Famous people born today:
1769 Isaac Brock, British Army officer (successfully defended Upper Canada in War of 1812), born in St Peter Port, Guernsey (d. 1812)
1846 George Westinghouse, American entrepreneur and engineer (air brakes, alternating current system), born in Central Bridge, New York (d. 1914)
1887 Le Corbusier [Charles Jeanneret], Swiss French architect, city planner and artist (Urbanisme), born in La Chaux-de-Fonds (d. 1965)
1906 Janet Gaynor, American actress (Sunrise, A Star Is Born), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1984)
1914 Thor Heyerdahl, Norwegian anthropologist and explorer (Kon Tiki, Aku-Aku), born in Larvik (d. 2002)
1917 Fannie Lou Hamer, American civil rights activist (Freedom Summer, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee), born in Montgomery County, Mississippi (d. 1977)
1963 Elisabeth Shue, American actress (Cocktail, Back to the Future Part II), born in Wilmington, Delaware
READERS INFO
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1960 -
The movie Spartacus, directed by Stanley Kubrick, premiered at the DeMille Theatre in New York City. The epic film is about a gladiator slave named Spartacus (portrayed by Kirk Douglas) who led a slave revolt against the Roman Republic.
The movie was based on the self-published book Spartacus by Howard Fast. Both the book and movie were loosely based on the historical figure of Spartacus, a Thracian gladiator who was one of the leaders of a slave revolt, known as the Third Servile War, against the Roman Republic. Spartacus and his followers were defeated in a battle in 71 B.C. by the Romans led by Marcus Licinius Crassus. Spartacus was believed to have died during that battle; in the movie, Spartacus was crucified by the Romans afterward. Of the 120,000 slaves involved in the revolt, 6,000 who survived the battle were crucified by the Romans along the southern road leading to Rome. Fast originally attempted to create a screenplay for the movie. However, after he struggled with the adaptation, Hollywood screenwriter Dalton Trumbo was hired.
The movie was expensive and time-consuming to create with a cast and crew of 10,500 and a budget of $12 million. The crowd noises for the film were recorded before the Michigan State Spartans versus Notre Dame game on Oct. 17, 1959, which the Spartans went on to win 19-0. The movie featured several well-known actors like Laurence Olivier who portrayed the villain Marcus Licinius Crassus and Tony Curtis who played the slave Antonius. Jean Simmons also acted in the film in the role of Varinia, Spartacus' significant other. Although the movie was expensive to make, it was also a huge financial success earning approximately $60 million. Spartacus won four Oscars including: Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Peter Ustinov for his role as Batiatus), Best Art Direction—Set Decoration, Best Cinematography and Best Costume Design.
2.
The Count's Halloween Spooktacular 2018
Sep 22 - Oct 28, 2018 | Langhorne, PA
Sesame Place|100 Sesame Rd
Who knew the Muppets had their own festival? Sesame Place, the theme park based on the TV show Sesame Street, hosts The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular every year to celebrate Halloween. Kids and parents alike are encouraged to dress up in costume and enjoy all the not-too-spooky festivities. The park’s regular attractions are open, and there are tons of unique special events like a Neighborhood Street Party, Halloween Parade, a magical maze, Halloween shows and the Cookie’s Monster Land.
further information: The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular
3.
State Fair of Texas 2018
Sep 28 - Oct 21, 2018 | Dallas, TX
Fair Park|3921 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
If you enjoy the traditional fair atmosphere of carnival rides, livestock shows, live music and fried food, the State Fair of Texas is for you! The fair begins the end of September and runs for 24 straight days with a long list of attractions. It remains the only fair in the country to host an auto show, complete with a test drive track. The State Fair of Texas is also known for its unique fried food selection including deep fried oreos, twinkies and peanut butter among others. Live music comes from approximately 85 different performances over the 24 day fair period. There are 17 shopping areas at various locations throughout the fair featuring electronics, household products, agriculture products, clothing, travel, children's toy, food, health and beauty and unique handmade arts and crafts. Big Tex has been the fair mascot since 1952. Standing 55 feet tall at the entrance, he greets visitors with a 'Howdy, folks' in his well recognized southern drawl. Gates open at 10 a.m. daily until 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays. Friday and Saturday night it is open until 10 p.m.
further information: State Fair of Texas
Pictures of the day
An automatic watch, also called a self-winding watch, is a mechanical watch in which the natural motion of the wearer provides energy to run the watch, making manual winding unnecessary. The watch contains an oscillating weight that turns on a pivot, which is attached to a ratcheted winding mechanism. The earliest credible evidence for a successful automatic watch is that made by the Swiss watchmaker Abraham-Louis Perrelet in late 1776 or early 1777.
Be like Wes Anderson
thanks, Marcy
knit
thanks, Millie
crochet
RECIPE
thanks, Shelley
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Sally
thanks, Sally
SWEETS ... Halloween crockpot
thanks, Debbie
CRAFTS
thanks, Jeri
WRAPPED WOODEN SPOONS
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Halloween coloring
PUZZLE
WORD SEARCH
| agony answer arouse begin brick bunny crazy creature | devoid disease excess false fleet graze hunger | nerve node presence queen quote ramble receive relax | sheds shelf signal snack snore sugar suppose sure | tornado tuna wonder world wrong year |
SUDOKU ... very hard
solution:
QUOTE
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CLEVER
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EYE OPENER
Everyday Items With Secret Uses …
You’ll Kick Yourself For Not Knowing
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Regular people just use a product or an item without asking any questions. After all, we've been using these random household objects all our lives, right? Well, not so much. While you'll still be free to continue using these products as you were, these little hidden features might make life easier for you.
Applesauce and Yogurt
No spoon? No problem. The lids on applesauce and yogurt were designed to be used as a spoon.
Chinese Takeout Containers
They're not just a eco-friendly way to store the food, they're meant to be unfolded and used as dinner plates. Then you can put it back up and store whatever leftovers you have.
The Hole in Your Pen
No, it's not there as a sleazy way to dry out your pen's ink so you're forced to get a new one. It's there to prevent choking. Business Insider came out with a study that showed more than 10,000 people choked on caps and different parts of pencils and pens, so that hole over there might just save yours or your kids' life.
The Arrow
You must've noticed that little arrow next to the gas icon, right there on your dashboard. Oh it does serve a purpose! It's there to remind the driver which side your gas tank is on. You're welcome!
Colorful Bread Tags
They're not an ornament, they're there to let you know exactly how fresh the bread is. Pay attention to their colors, as they're indicative of the day they were delivered. The colors are already organized in alphabetical order, as in "Black, Green, Red, White, Yellow", and they each correspond to the day of the week, as in, "Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday."
Lids As Coasters
Soft drinks don't just have lids to protect you from spilling. They can also be used as coasters to protect the surface. Try it!, it'll fit just right.
Small Jean Pockets
We're all used to seeing these tiny pockets on our jeans but we never bothered to find out what they're there for. Turns out, it's a spot saved for your pocket watch! This design dates back to the 1800s, which is where these watches were held on chains or even worn on waistcoats. But cowboys didn't find that practical at all, so when jean-makers introduced this new design, let's just say they totally flipped... in a good way.
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