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Celebrate Smile Power Day
Celebrate Smile Power Day
Smile Power Day is the perfect excuse to shine your pearly whites and show off those dimples. And no, a smiley face or an emoticon won’t do! Not today, at least. The smile is a symbol of happiness and vitality, a beacon of hope and an expression of emotion. So just for today, drop the ‘:)’ texts and flash them a real smile.
Nobody knows who came up with the idea of dedicating a whole 24 hours to the involuntary contraction of the zygomatic major muscle, but one thing is certain: we’re the only creatures on the planet that can do it. Whether fate smiled upon you or not, you can always find a good reason to smile. So grin from ear to ear, look on the bright side and smile your troubles away, just like the great Dr. Seuss suggested: “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”
Smile Power Day is meant to be shared with loved ones. You can take them all out to a stand-up show, put together an organised smile-off, eat smiley-glazed cupcakes, drink some Smile Cocktails, and paint smileys everywhere because everyone and his brother loves them. Most importantly, when you crack a smile today, remember that it’s not Smile Power Day unless you can put a smile on someone else’s face, too.thanks for the "Blast From the Past" pics, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
Vintage Wedding photo 1920s
Word of the Day
pandect
The original pandect
MEANING:
noun:
1. A complete body of the laws of a country, organization, etc.
2. A comprehensive treatise on a subject.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin pandectes (encyclopedia), from Greek pandektes (all-receiving), from pan- (all) + dektes (receiver), from dekhesthai (to receive). Ultimately from Indo-European root dek- (to take, accept), which also gave us dignity, discipline, doctor, decorate, docile, deign, condign, dogmatic, doxy, heterodox, philodox. Earliest documented use: 1531.
NOTES:
Originally, the Pandects (also known as the Digest), was a 50-volume compendium of Roman laws, compiled under the emperor Justinian during CE 530-533.
USAGE:
“Families were told that students at the near 100-percent African-American elementary school would not be allowed to ‘wear outlandish hairstyles in school,’ as mandated by the improved Saint Rose manual on student pandect.”
Michael J. Rochon; School Bans ‘Afro’ Hairdos; Philadelphia Tribune (Pennsylvania); Dec 1, 2000.
“The Queen Mother’s death cannot have taken him by surprise, yet, [Andrew Motion] says, he resisted the urge to have his pandect on the national grief written and ready to roll the moment Peter Sissons chose his mauve tie.”
Adam Newey; A Turnip Writes; New Statesman (London, UK); Oct 14, 2002.
MEANING:
noun:
1. A complete body of the laws of a country, organization, etc.
2. A comprehensive treatise on a subject.
1. A complete body of the laws of a country, organization, etc.
2. A comprehensive treatise on a subject.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin pandectes (encyclopedia), from Greek pandektes (all-receiving), from pan- (all) + dektes (receiver), from dekhesthai (to receive). Ultimately from Indo-European root dek- (to take, accept), which also gave us dignity, discipline, doctor, decorate, docile, deign, condign, dogmatic, doxy, heterodox, philodox. Earliest documented use: 1531.
NOTES:
Originally, the Pandects (also known as the Digest), was a 50-volume compendium of Roman laws, compiled under the emperor Justinian during CE 530-533.
USAGE:
“Families were told that students at the near 100-percent African-American elementary school would not be allowed to ‘wear outlandish hairstyles in school,’ as mandated by the improved Saint Rose manual on student pandect.”
Michael J. Rochon; School Bans ‘Afro’ Hairdos; Philadelphia Tribune (Pennsylvania); Dec 1, 2000.
“The Queen Mother’s death cannot have taken him by surprise, yet, [Andrew Motion] says, he resisted the urge to have his pandect on the national grief written and ready to roll the moment Peter Sissons chose his mauve tie.”
Adam Newey; A Turnip Writes; New Statesman (London, UK); Oct 14, 2002.
Michael J. Rochon; School Bans ‘Afro’ Hairdos; Philadelphia Tribune (Pennsylvania); Dec 1, 2000.
“The Queen Mother’s death cannot have taken him by surprise, yet, [Andrew Motion] says, he resisted the urge to have his pandect on the national grief written and ready to roll the moment Peter Sissons chose his mauve tie.”
Adam Newey; A Turnip Writes; New Statesman (London, UK); Oct 14, 2002.
Idiom of the Day
Makes your flesh crawl -
Meaning - Something that makes you feel disgusting or nervous.
Example - The sight of the accident made my flesh crawl.
This Day in History
1607 - Colonists in North America completed James Fort in Jamestown, VA.
1752 - Benjamin Franklin experimented by flying a kite during a thunderstorm. The result was a little spark that showed the relationship between lightning and electricity.
1836 - Arkansas became the 25th U.S. state.
1844 - Charles Goodyear was granted a patent for the process that strengthens rubber.
1864 - An order to establish a military burial ground was signed by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. The location later became known as Arlington National Cemetery.
1877 - Henry O. Flipper became the first African American to graduate from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
1910 - David Rose was born. He was the composer of "Little House on the Prairie" and "Bonanza". He won four Emmys and 22 Grammys in his career, which spanned 65 years.
1916 - U.S. President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill incorporating the Boy Scouts of America.
1919 - Captain John Alcock and Lt. Arthur W. Brown won $50,000 for successfully completing the first, non-stop trans-Atlantic plane flight.
1983 - The U.S. Supreme Court reinforced its position on abortion by striking down state and local restriction on abortions.
1986 - Pravda, the Communist Party newspaper, reported that the chief engineer of the Chernobyl nuclear plant was dismissed for mishandling the incident at the plant.
1992 - U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle instructed a student to spell "potato" with an "e" on the end during a spelling bee. He had relied on a faulty flash card that had been written by the student's teacher.
1998 - The Spice Girls began their first North American tour in Miami.
thanks, Heide
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, June 15
Your mind is lightning quick. Your unique wit, love of entertaining, and endearing nature make you a lively companion. You have a youthful quality no matter what your age. Partnership is extremely important to you--you thrive with the support of a significant other. Many of you achieve more success in business with a trusted partner. Famous people born today:
1330 Edward the Black Prince [Edward of Woodstock], English prince and knight born in Woodstock Palace, England (d. 1376)
1923 Erroll Garner, American jazz pianist (Misty), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 1977)
1953 Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (2012-) and President of the People's Republic of China (2013-), born in Beijing
1963 Helen Hunt, American actress (Mad About You, As Good as it Gets), born in Los Angeles, California
1964 Courteney Cox, American actress (Monica Geller on Friends), born in Birmingham, Alabama
1969 Ice Cube [O'Shea Jackson], American rapper and actor (Boyz in the Hood, Anaconda), born in Los Angeles, California
1973 Neil Patrick Harris, actor (Doogie Howser MD), born in Albuquerque, New Mexico
thanks, Shelley
READERS INFO
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(Not So) Totally Useless Fact of The Day:
Leaning Tower of Pisa: There are 257 steps to get from the bottom of the Tower to the bells chamber and 12 more steps to enter into the Tower itself
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1607 - Colonists in North America completed James Fort in Jamestown, VA.
1752 - Benjamin Franklin experimented by flying a kite during a thunderstorm. The result was a little spark that showed the relationship between lightning and electricity.
1836 - Arkansas became the 25th U.S. state.
1844 - Charles Goodyear was granted a patent for the process that strengthens rubber.
1864 - An order to establish a military burial ground was signed by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. The location later became known as Arlington National Cemetery.
1877 - Henry O. Flipper became the first African American to graduate from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
1910 - David Rose was born. He was the composer of "Little House on the Prairie" and "Bonanza". He won four Emmys and 22 Grammys in his career, which spanned 65 years.
1916 - U.S. President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill incorporating the Boy Scouts of America.
1919 - Captain John Alcock and Lt. Arthur W. Brown won $50,000 for successfully completing the first, non-stop trans-Atlantic plane flight.
1983 - The U.S. Supreme Court reinforced its position on abortion by striking down state and local restriction on abortions.
1986 - Pravda, the Communist Party newspaper, reported that the chief engineer of the Chernobyl nuclear plant was dismissed for mishandling the incident at the plant.
1992 - U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle instructed a student to spell "potato" with an "e" on the end during a spelling bee. He had relied on a faulty flash card that had been written by the student's teacher.
1998 - The Spice Girls began their first North American tour in Miami.
thanks, Heide
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, June 15
Your mind is lightning quick. Your unique wit, love of entertaining, and endearing nature make you a lively companion. You have a youthful quality no matter what your age. Partnership is extremely important to you--you thrive with the support of a significant other. Many of you achieve more success in business with a trusted partner. Famous people born today:
1330 Edward the Black Prince [Edward of Woodstock], English prince and knight born in Woodstock Palace, England (d. 1376)
1923 Erroll Garner, American jazz pianist (Misty), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 1977)
1953 Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (2012-) and President of the People's Republic of China (2013-), born in Beijing
1963 Helen Hunt, American actress (Mad About You, As Good as it Gets), born in Los Angeles, California
1964 Courteney Cox, American actress (Monica Geller on Friends), born in Birmingham, Alabama
1969 Ice Cube [O'Shea Jackson], American rapper and actor (Boyz in the Hood, Anaconda), born in Los Angeles, California
1973 Neil Patrick Harris, actor (Doogie Howser MD), born in Albuquerque, New Mexico
thanks, Shelley
Leaning Tower of Pisa: There are 257 steps to get from the bottom of the Tower to the bells chamber and 12 more steps to enter into the Tower itself
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Seattle International Dance Festival 2019
Jun 7 - 22, 2019 | Seattle, WA
Multiple Locations in South Lake Union|768 Fairview Avenue North
The Seattle International Dance Festival in Seattle, Washington, is a contemporary dance celebration featuring choreographers, solo performers, troupes and companies from Seattle’s lush dance scene and around the world. The 16-day extravaganza showcases modern movement with indoor and outdoor performances across the city, intensives, workshops, study programs and urban art experiences.
NEBRASKAland DAYS 2019
Jun 12 - 22, 2019 | North Platte, NE
Multiple Locations in North Platte|200-298 East 7th Street
Held each June, NEBRASKAland DAYS celebrates Nebraska's history, culture and state pride. This festival truly offers something for guests of all ages including a four-night rodeo, micro brew festival, Miss Rodeo Nebraska Pageant, classic car show and various kid’s events. In addition to the assortment of attractions, attendees can enjoy performances by some of country music’s brightest stars. Past featured artists include Florida Georgia Line and Thomas Rhett.
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Downtown Soup Kitchen Slam'n Salm'n Derby 2019
Jun 14 - 23, 2019 | Anchorage, AK
Grab a rod, pull on hip waders and head to Ship Creek for the annual Downtown Soup Kitchen’s Slam’n Salm’n Festival - the derby competition to land the biggest king salmon in the heart of the city. Pick up a free derby ticket before wetting a line for the chance to win thousands of dollars in cash and prizes.
Grab a rod, pull on hip waders and head to Ship Creek for the annual Downtown Soup Kitchen’s Slam’n Salm’n Festival - the derby competition to land the biggest king salmon in the heart of the city. Pick up a free derby ticket before wetting a line for the chance to win thousands of dollars in cash and prizes.
further information: Slam'n Salm'n Derby Anchorage Alaska
A binary black hole is a system consisting of two black holes in close orbit around each other. For many years, proving the existence of such binaries was made difficult because of the nature of black holes themselves and the limited means of detection available. However, in the event that a pair of black holes were to merge, an immense amount of energy should be given off as gravitational waves, with distinctive waveforms that can be calculated using general relativity. There is a video of a computer simulation of the binary black hole system GW150914 during its final inspiral, merge and ringdown, as it would have been seen by a nearby observer. The star field behind the black holes is heavily distorted and appears to rotate and move, due to extreme gravitational lensing caused by spacetime being warped by the orbiting black holes. This event, observed by LIGOin 2015, was the first observation of a binary black hole merger, as well as the first direct detection of gravitational waves, confirming Einstein's predictions.
Matthew Bolling Runs Fastest High School
100m Dash Ever at 9/98s
Busy Cleaning Windows, 1953. If your windows didn't sparkle the neighbors would tut! If your front step wasn't clean enough to eat your dinner off, the local 'helpful person' would call in to see if you were poorly & needed a helping hand
knit
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Coasters in Color
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Crochet Pattern of the Day: Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
crochet
thanks, Tara
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thanks, Helen
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Stargazy Pie (English Sardine Pie)
Whimsical enough, Stargazy pie is a traditional dish from Cornwall, England, featuring fish heads and tails arranged in a pie.
RECIPE
ADULT COLORING
The NY Times building under construction in Longacre Square. A year later it would be renamed Times Square, 1903
Now
CRAFTS
'Hooked on Daddy' Father’s Day Card
PUZZLE
PUZZLE
SUDOKU ... very hard
solution:
QUOTE
thanks, Valerie
1940's
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Adding manpower to a late software project makes it later. -Fred Brooks, computer scientist (b. 19 Apr 1931)
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