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Celebrate Shark Awareness Day
Contrary to expectations, the purpose of Shark Awareness Day is not to stand on the beach and shout out warnings to terrified swimmers and surfers, despite the hours of innocent fun that can provide.
It’s true that sharks are impressive hunters and predators, yet the sad fact remains that these magnificent creatures are more threatened by people than we are by sharks. The worldwide demand for shark-fin soup, shark-tooth medallions, and a false sense of security on beaches everywhere, all combine to leave sharks persecuted and endangered, with millions of them being killed each year.
Like top predators in any ecosystem, sharks play an essential role in keeping the seas healthy and productive. Whilst no-one is suggesting we go out and hug a Great White on Shark Awareness Day, it’s the least we can do to respect these wonderful creatures and let them be.
thanks for the Blast From the Past pics, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
thanks for the Blast From the Past pics, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
The Ball Blue Book of Canning and Preserving Recipes, 1944
Word of the Day
shero
Malala Yousafzai
MEANING:
noun: A woman admired for her courage, achievements, or noble qualities.
ETYMOLOGY:
A blend of she + hero, from Latin heros (a demigod or man with heroic qualities; [plural: heroes]), from Greek heros. Ultimately from the Indo-European root ser- (to protect), which also gave us conserve, observe, preserve, and reserve. Earliest documented use: 1836.
USAGE:
“When I met you in New York, you were my shero. I wanted to be you.”
Brandyn Barbara Artis; Running Barefoot in Paris; Xlibris; 2011.
Brandyn Barbara Artis; Running Barefoot in Paris; Xlibris; 2011.
Max-Factor-1934-with-facial-features-measuring-machine.
Idiom of the Day
Go up in smoke -
Meaning - Something that ends before getting a result.
Example - With a vigilant police force around the town, the plan of antisocial elements to cause chaos went up in smoke.
Macy's Wooden Escalators
This Day in History
1789 - French Revolution began with Parisians stormed the Bastille prison and released the seven prisoners inside.
1795 - The French National Convention accepted "La Marseillaise" as the French national anthem. It was the first national anthem of France.
1868 - Alvin J. Fellows patented the tape measure.
1911 - Harry N. Atwood landed an airplane on the lawn of the White House to accept an award from U.S. President William Taft.
1914 - Robert H. Goddard patented liquid rocket-fuel.
1946 - Dr. Benjamin Spock’s "The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care" was first published.
1951 - The George Washington Carver National Monument in Joplin, MO, became the first national park to honor an African American.
1968 - Hank Aaron (Atlanta Braves) hit his 500th career home run.
1987 - Steve Miller got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2001 - Beijing was awarded the 2008 Olympics. It was the first time that the China had been awarded the games.
2003 - Jerry Springer officially filed papers to run for the U.S. Senate from Ohio.
2008 - In Japan, construction began on the Tokyo Skytree tower.
2015 - NASA's New Horizons spacecraft became the first space mission to explore Pluto.
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DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, July 14
You are a very focused person, with some obsessive qualities, but as you gain life experience, you learn to ease up and enjoy yourself more. You often have a cause that you're passionate about and certainly enjoy helping people or opening others' eyes - teaching them to see the world differently. You are communicative, busy, and often on the go. You love to travel, but your home base is very important to you. Famous people born today:
1868 Gertrude Bell, British archaeologist (Desert & The Sown), born in Washington Hall, County Durham, England (d. 1926)
1910 William Hanna, American animator (Hanna-Barbera, Tom and Jerry, Scooby Doo), born in Melrose, New Mexico (d. 2001)
1913 Gerald Ford [Leslie King], 38th US President(R: 1974-77) and 41st US Vice President (R: 1973-74), born in Omaha, Nebraska (d. 2006)
1918 Ingmar Bergman, Swedish stage and film director (Cries & Whispers), born in Uppsala, Sweden (d. 2007)
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READERS INFO
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(Not So) Totally Useless Fact of The Day:
1789 - French Revolution began with Parisians stormed the Bastille prison and released the seven prisoners inside.
1868 - Alvin J. Fellows patented the tape measure.
1911 - Harry N. Atwood landed an airplane on the lawn of the White House to accept an award from U.S. President William Taft.
1914 - Robert H. Goddard patented liquid rocket-fuel.
1946 - Dr. Benjamin Spock’s "The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care" was first published.
1951 - The George Washington Carver National Monument in Joplin, MO, became the first national park to honor an African American.
1968 - Hank Aaron (Atlanta Braves) hit his 500th career home run.
2001 - Beijing was awarded the 2008 Olympics. It was the first time that the China had been awarded the games.
2003 - Jerry Springer officially filed papers to run for the U.S. Senate from Ohio.
2008 - In Japan, construction began on the Tokyo Skytree tower.
2015 - NASA's New Horizons spacecraft became the first space mission to explore Pluto.
DAILY SQU-EEK
Butterflies cannot fly if their body temperature is less than
86 degrees.
2.
Premiered in 1963 -
When Beach Party hit screens it was a huge success with the first five-day grosses reportedly well ahead of its competition, which consisted of the popular currently
running major studio films Hud, Tammy and the Doctor, The Nutty Professor and The Birds. Beach Party was the first of the five American-International
Beach Party movies.
3.
running major studio films Hud, Tammy and the Doctor, The Nutty Professor and The Birds. Beach Party was the first of the five American-International
Beach Party movies.
Honolulu Surf Film Festival 2019
Jul 6 - Aug 4, 2019 | Honolulu, HI
Doris Duke Theatre at the Honolulu Museum of Art|900 S Beretania St
The Honolulu Surf Film Festival celebrates Hawaii’s rich surfing history by exploring classic and contemporary works of surf film. The event runs for most of the month of July, with films that span a wide range of styles including features, shorts and documentaries. In addition to the numerous film screenings, the festival features a panel discussion about the art of surf filmmaking, where guests can interact with industry experts.
further information: Honolulu Museum of Art » Honolulu Surf Film Festival 2019
4.
Hopkins Raspberry Festival 2019
Jul 13 - 21, 2019 | Hopkins, MN
The festival continues to bring residents and visitors from surrounding communities and from around the state of Minnesota to Hopkins to help boost the local economy and celebrate this tradition in the Hopkins.
further information: Events Calendar
5.
Rockin' the River Summer Tubing & Music Series 2019
Aug 1 - 4, 2019 | Fort Worth, TX
Panther Island Pavilion|395 Purcey St
The Trinity River is scenic and all from afar, but how about you get your feet wet and go tubing in it with a beer in hand? Musicians nearby will keep the tunes flowing and the vibe afloat as you pop a beer open and tread on the river. Discover new music, new friends and new experiences all along the Trinity.
further information: Rockin' River Country Music Fest • Merritt, BC • August 1-4, 2019
SUNDAY'S INTERESTING FACTS
Until puberty, the larynx of men is similar in size to that of females. From this point, in females, the increase in size is very little compared to that of men. In men, this considerable increase involves various cartilage becoming enlarged including the thyroid cartilage which becomes prominent in the middle line of the neck (the Adams Apple if you will), while the length of the Rima Glottidis is nearly doubled.
There are more than 42,000 ZIP codes in the United States. Once the ZIP code system was put in place, the U.S. Postal Service only required that bulk mailers use the ZIP codes, though they wanted everyone to use them. The Postal Service struggled, in the beginning, to get the general public to start using the zip codes. They eventually more or less decided to give up on convincing adults and instead they created a cartoon character “Mr. ZIP” in order to try to get kids to start using ZIP codes. They figured that the kids would then encourage parents to use the ZIP codes when they saw their parents leaving the ZIP codes out on mail. Further, when the kids grew older, they would teach their kids to use ZIP codes.
The two major components of salt, chloride and sodium ions, are needed by all known living creatures, though in much less quantities than the typical human consumes. Salt is also involved in the process by which your body regulates its water content (fluid balance).
Eyeshine is the visual effect in many vertebral animals and is not to be confused with the red-eye phenomenon. Animals with a tissue layer called Tapetum Lucidum in their eyes will have pupils that appear to glow when a light is shone in to them. This tissue layer acts as a retroreflector, essentially taking the reflected light and reflects it directly back along the lights original path. This effect increases the amount of visible light seen by the animal. Because this re-reflected light matches the path of the original and reflected light, the sharpness and contrast of the image seen by the retina is maintained. This increase in light intensity provides the glowing appearance of the pupils.
Inhaling a gas that is heavier then air, such as xenon, will have the opposite effect of helium and make your voice sound deeper. This, however, is extremely dangerous as gases heavier then air will tend to settle at the bottom of your lungs, thereby not allowing air to enter those spaces, and effectively suffocating you.
PATTERN BOOK SUNDAY
14 free crochet hat patterns crochet beanie hats crochet cap patterns and more
Mansfield High School 1962 Senior Prom
Pictures of the day
Until puberty, the larynx of men is similar in size to that of females. From this point, in females, the increase in size is very little compared to that of men. In men, this considerable increase involves various cartilage becoming enlarged including the thyroid cartilage which becomes prominent in the middle line of the neck (the Adams Apple if you will), while the length of the Rima Glottidis is nearly doubled.
There are more than 42,000 ZIP codes in the United States. Once the ZIP code system was put in place, the U.S. Postal Service only required that bulk mailers use the ZIP codes, though they wanted everyone to use them. The Postal Service struggled, in the beginning, to get the general public to start using the zip codes. They eventually more or less decided to give up on convincing adults and instead they created a cartoon character “Mr. ZIP” in order to try to get kids to start using ZIP codes. They figured that the kids would then encourage parents to use the ZIP codes when they saw their parents leaving the ZIP codes out on mail. Further, when the kids grew older, they would teach their kids to use ZIP codes.
The two major components of salt, chloride and sodium ions, are needed by all known living creatures, though in much less quantities than the typical human consumes. Salt is also involved in the process by which your body regulates its water content (fluid balance).
Eyeshine is the visual effect in many vertebral animals and is not to be confused with the red-eye phenomenon. Animals with a tissue layer called Tapetum Lucidum in their eyes will have pupils that appear to glow when a light is shone in to them. This tissue layer acts as a retroreflector, essentially taking the reflected light and reflects it directly back along the lights original path. This effect increases the amount of visible light seen by the animal. Because this re-reflected light matches the path of the original and reflected light, the sharpness and contrast of the image seen by the retina is maintained. This increase in light intensity provides the glowing appearance of the pupils.
Inhaling a gas that is heavier then air, such as xenon, will have the opposite effect of helium and make your voice sound deeper. This, however, is extremely dangerous as gases heavier then air will tend to settle at the bottom of your lungs, thereby not allowing air to enter those spaces, and effectively suffocating you.
PATTERN BOOK SUNDAY
Mansfield High School 1962 Senior Prom
Pictures of the day
The clarinet is a family of woodwind musical instruments, consisting of a single-reed mouthpiece and a straight, cylindrical tube with an almost-cylindrical bore, ending in a flared bell. The instrument has its roots in the early single-reed instruments or hornpipes used in the ancient world. The invention of the modern clarinet is usually attributed to German instrument-maker Johann Christoph Denner, who developed it from a Baroque instrument called the chalumeau around 1700. The instrument became popular in orchestral pieces, including numerous compositions by Mozart; by the time of Beethoven (c. 1800–1820), the clarinet was a standard fixture in the orchestra. The clarinet family includes instruments in many different pitches, the most common of which are the soprano clarinets in B♭, A and C. This picture shows a 22-key B♭ clarinet using the Oehler fingering system, with a 56 mm (2.2 in) diameter barrel. The body of the instrument is made of grenadilla and the keys of silver-plated nickel silver.
Thailand
Village elder Salamah wears his hand-carved wooden dive
goggles on the beach at Au Bon Yai, a tiny island community
off the coast of Thailand.
Women Drawing Water from Stream...Shottery Brook, Shottery. Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK. 1890
knit
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Jeck pattern by Regina Satta
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"I have just met a devastatingly attractive young giant who caused my heart to flutter a bit"- What the future Queen wrote as a flirtatious and carefree girl of 19
Crochet Pattern of the Day: Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
crochet
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crochet
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crochet
crochet
crochet
That 70s Show kitchen set
RECIPE
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CROCKPOT RECIPE
SWEETS
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COOKBOOK SUNDAY
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS
WT Grant 1964
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crafts
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School girl in Maine, 1942
PUZZLE
SUDOKU ... hard
solution:
This is so immoral it is hard to see how it was allowed. When explicit sex was banned, it seems that everything was implicit sex
QUOTE
QUOTE
CLEVER
Use rubber bands to get more grip and easily open stuck nail polish bottles
EYE OPENER
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Slideshow
Things that were amusing, or novel, or useful to older generations can now seem so foreign and ridiculous to us now.
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
As a general truth, communities prosper and flourish, or droop and decline, in just the degree that they practise or neglect to practise the primary duties of justice and humanity. -William Henry Seward, Secretary of State, Governor, and Senator (16 May 1801-1872) 
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