DIANE'S CORNER ...
Celebrate Job Action Day
“If a man is called to be a streetsweeper,Martin Luther King
he should sweep streets even as Michelangelo painted,
or Beethoven composed music, or Shakespeare wrote poetry.
He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts
of heaven and earth will pause to say,
here lived a great streetsweeper who did his job well.”
The words of a great man speak a truth that so few truly understand, that the value of a day’s work lies in our satisfaction of a job well done. Yes, we all need to make a living, and we should be being paid what we’re worth in those jobs and for the labor done, but no amount of money will ever take the place of finding and doing a job we’re truly satisfied with. LiveCareer’s Job Action Day stands to remind us of this, and that there’s always hope when looking for that great job that will carry us on.
History of Job Action Day
Job Action Day was created with the purpose of encouraging job seekers to think outside the box, and to focus on getting a job that fits their ambitions, but also one that reasonably pays the bills. There’s a common belief that people should follow their passions when looking for work, to find a job that truly brings them satisfaction and fulfillment, and not to settle for anything less. The reality of the situation is that sometimes this doesn’t work, and great opportunities are missed out on because of a narrow, goal-oriented focus.
Instead, LiveCareer advises, take your passions and bring them to the job. Find a way to instill your love and passion for a particular career into any work you come into. Like Martin Luther King said above, if you are called to do a particular job, do that job and do it well, such that people will say that you were one of the greats at what you did.
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (adjective) Capable of being demonstrated or proved. | ||
| Synonyms: | provable | ||
| Usage: | The mother showed a demonstrable lack of concern for the general welfare of her children, so they were taken away from her. | ||
Idiom of the Day
set (someone or something) loose— To make free or give up control of something or someone; to release or discharge something or someone, as from confinement. |
This Day in History
Publishing Magnate Robert Maxwell Dies Mysteriously at Sea (1991)
A Czechoslovakian Jew, Maxwell fled to the UK during World War II and joined the British army. After the war, he purchased publishing house Pergamon Press. The company's success helped him win election to Parliament in 1964, but a 1969 financial scandal cost him control of Pergamon and his political career. He regained control of the company in 1974 and rejuvenated and expanded his empire.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1850)
When her Poems of Passion was published in 1883, Wheeler gained notoriety for writing "immoral" poetry. Her subsequent works showed a marked change in content, focusing on temperance, religion, and sentimental, inspirational verse. Her best known poem is "Solitude," which earned her five dollars when it was published in an 1883 issue of the New York Sun. It famously opens, "Laugh and the world laughs with you / Weep and you weep alone."
Dhan Teras
| Dhan Teras or Dhanvantri Trayodashi is observed two days prior to Dewali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. It is held in honor of Dhanvantri, the physician of the gods and the father of Indian medicine, whom doctors in particular worship on this day. According to Hindu mythology, the gods tried to produce the elixir known as amrita by churning up the ocean. Dhanvantri rose up out of the water bearing a cup filled with it. On this day Hindus rise at dawn and bathe, put on new robes, and fast. In the evening, they light an earthen lamp before the door of the house and break their fast. |
Why Actor Gerard Butler and the US Navy practiced rescuing a bag of popcorn with a nuclear submarine
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1605 - The "Gunpowder Plot" attempted by Guy Fawkes failed when he was captured before he could blow up the English Parliament. Guy Fawkes Day is celebrated every November 5th in Britain to celebrate his failure to blow up all the members of Parliament and King James I.
1895 - George B. Selden received the first U.S. patent for an automobile. He sold the rights for $200,000 four years later.
1935 - The game "Monopoly" was introduced by Parker Brothers Company.
1940 - U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt won an unprecedented third term in office.
1946 - John F. Kennedy was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives at the age of 29.
1955 - The Vienna State Opera House in Austria formally opened.
1963 - Archaeologists found the remains of a Viking settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland.
1967 - In Moscow, the Ostankino Tower opened. It was the world's tallest free-standing structure for nine years.
1974 - Ella T. Grasso was elected governor of Connecticut. She was the first woman in the U.S. to win a governorship without succeeding her husband.
1994 - Former U.S. President Reagan announced that he had Alzheimer's disease.
1998 - Scientists published a genetic study that showed strong evidence that Thomas Jefferson fathered at least one child (Eston Hemings) of his slave, Sally Hemings.
1999 - A 12-day conference on global warming, attended by delegates from 170 nations, ended in Bonn, Germany.
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, November 5:
You possess a rare balance between introspection and extroversion. You are able to look within for answers, and often do, yet reaching out to others and making social connections also comes fairly easily to you. You are quietly ambitious, and a strong sense that you will achieve can carry you far. You have an aptitude for the written word and/or you are able to charm others through your words. You are more adaptable than most Scorpios, yet you are determined in whatever ignites your passions. You perhaps appear to be more versatile than you actually are. You possess your own unique vision, and you are not a conformist. Driven by a quiet sense of a personal mission, if you follow your intuition, success is almost guaranteed. Famous people born today:
1885 Will Durant, American author and historian(The Story of Philosophy, The Story of Civilization), born in North Adams, Massachusetts (d. 1981)
913 Vivien Leigh, English actress (Gone With The Wind, A Streetcar Named Desire), born in Darjeeling, Bengal Presidency, India (d. 1967)
1952 Bill Walton, American NBA center (Portland Trailblazers, Boston Celtics), born in La Mesa, California
1959 Bryan Adams, Canadian singer (Heaven), born in Kingston, Ontario
1960 Tilda Swinton, British actress (We Need to Talk About Kevin, The Chronicles of Narnia), born in London, England
READERS INFO
1.
1989 -
Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz
(September 18, 1903 – November 5, 1989)
Vladimir Horowitz was acclaimed for his virtuoso technique,
and the excitement produced by his playing made him one
of the greatest pianists of all time.
2.
1968 -
Republican nominee, former Vice President Richard Nixon, won the election over the Democratic nominee, incumbent Vice President Hubert Humphrey on this day.
Spiro Agnew and Richard Nixon — Aug. 16, 1968.
3.
Vintage Market Days 2018
Nov 8-10, 2018 | Kansas City, MO
Overland Park Convention Center|6000 College Blvd
Vintage Market Days is THE place to find original art, antiques, vintage clothing, handmade treasures, seasonal plantings and baked goods in Central Denver. Held several times a year in various communities, this three-day event is an opportunity to discover and support the talents, treasures and passions of local vendors.
further information: Welcome to the Vintage Market Days of Wichita
4.
International Quilt Festival 2018
Nov 8-11, 2018 | Houston, TX |
George R. Brown Convention Center|1001 Avenida De Las Americas
The International Quilt Festival is the world’s largest annual quilt show, sale and quiltmaking academy. The event takes place in Houston and Chicago and showcases spectacular quilts on display in various special exhibits. Classes, workshops and lectures are offered for all levels of quilting ability at this celebration of quilting, sewing, embroidery and handiwork.
further information: QUILT FESTIVAL HOUSTON
5.
The Salon: Art + Design 2018
Nov 8-12, 2018 | New York, NY
Park Avenue Armory|643 Park Ave
The Salon: Art + Design is an annual art fair held in New York City. The festival’s lineup of exhibiting artwork represents artists from all over the world, with a unique emphasis on European talent. Many artists debut new pieces at the fair, making it a must-see for seasoned revelers on the New York art scene and an unparalleled introduction into high modern art for budding art enthusiasts.
further information: The Salon Art + Design 2018
Pictures of the day
Religion saved by Spain is an oil on canvas painting produced between 1572 and 1575 by the Venetian school artist Titian, commemorating the Battle of Lepanto. It depicts an allegory, portraying Spain as a woman in a dramatic landscape, wielding a shield and spear. The Turkish threat is shown by a man wearing a turban in a chariot with two horses on the sea. Christianity is depicted as a woman falling on her knees, threatened not only by the Turks but also by Protestantism, represented by snakes. The painting now hangs in the Prado Museum in Madrid.
Amazing Coffee Table Where the Glass is Water
and the Base is an Animal
Artist Derek Pearce has been making beautiful, custom ‘water tables’ since 1997
knit, Christmas
thanks, Patty
JOY Christmas Ornament pattern by Amalia Samios
knit
thanks, Rae
knit
thanks, Clara
crochet
thanks, Lisa
crochet
crochet
Globetrotter Shawl
crochet
RECIPE
thanks, Shelley
Shake and Bake Chicken Thighs
With Parmesan Peas
CROCKPOT RECIPE
SWEETS
thanks, Jane
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS ... Christmas
Felt Lollipop Christmas Ornaments
What you need:
1. A few different colors of felt
2. Hot glue gun
3. Ribbon (or another way to hang the ornament)
4. Lollipop sticks (or bbq skewers and white paint)
What you do:
1. Cut different colored strips of felt. There are many combinations and possibilities here, but I made mine between 8 and 12 inches long, and about 1 cm wide.
2. Arrange the pieces of felt like you want them. I found that they look better when you put 2 or 3 pieces of the same color next to each other. I used 6 strips per lollipop. When you are arranging them, keep in mind that the inside piece will be the smallest, and the outermost piece will need to be the longest.
{I made all of the strips about 12 inches (the long side of a sheet of felt) and then trimmed them as I went along. If you wanted to trim them ahead of time here is what you need: (7'')(8'')(9'')(10'')(11'')(12''). In the end what is most important is that your outermost piece is significantly longer than the others.}
3. Start rolling the felt together, adding a little hot glue as you go. You do not need to secure every piece.
4. When you get near the end, make sure that the pieces look staggered like this. Make sure that the outside piece is longer than the others.
5. Glue the ends. Wrap the last piece around tightly and secure very well with a hot glue gun. Flip the lollipop so that the back side is up. Glue on a ribbon and lollipop stick (I painted some bbq skewers white). Last, glue a felt circle, slightly smaller than the lollipop, to the back of the ornament. This both secures the spiral and gives a more finished look.
These are pretty simple to make. Have fun with them. Experiment with different sizes, colors, and strips of felt.
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Christmas
thanks, Betty
How to make a paper candle:
Cut two strips of one sheet A4 to make the candle from them. You will also need two pieces of yellow and red paper for "fire":
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CLEVER
thanks, Sam
Luminous Light Switch
A dab of glow-in-the-dark paint means no more groping for the light switch in the dark. You can buy glow-in-the-dark paint at hardware stores and home centers.
EYE OPENER
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