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Celebrate Int'l Whale Shark Day
Started in 2012, International Whale Shark Day celebrates these gentle giants. Growing up to 14 metres long and 12 tons heavy, whale sharks have a face only a mother could love: no whale shark will ever win a beauty contest, so it’s right they’re made to feel special one day a year. However, there’s a serious purpose to the day, which aims to raise awareness of how this animal has been hunted to vulnerability for its highly prized fins and meat.
So, why not show a little solidarity on International Whale Shark Day and celebrate our finned friends? Go coastal and try and glimpse a whale or perhaps bake a (fish)cake. Whatever you do, just don’t watch Jaws.
Joke of the Day
YAWNING ALL DAY
A bicycle rolls into the doctor's office.
It says, “ Doc, you gotta help me! I can’t keep from yawning all day long.”
The doctor says, “ Well, I think it’s because you’re too tired.”
It says, “ Doc, you gotta help me! I can’t keep from yawning all day long.”
The doctor says, “ Well, I think it’s because you’re too tired.”
Word of the Day
murdrum
Beware of Palindromes
District of North Vancouver, Canada
District of North Vancouver, Canada
MEANING:
noun:
1. A murder, especially in secret.
2. A fine paid for a murder.
1. A murder, especially in secret.
2. A fine paid for a murder.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin murdrum (murder), from Old French murdre (murder). Earliest documented use: 1290.
NOTES:
Before England went around colonizing the world, they were colonized/conquered by Romans, Angles/Saxons/Jutes, Vikings, and Normans. The locals vented by killing their new lords. So the law came down that any murder of a Norman was to result in a heavy fine for the whole village. On the other hand, if the person killed was an Englishman or a Englishwoman: pas de probleme. This fine was known as murdrum.
USAGE:
“The coroner knew that the smith was doing what he could to avoid the murdrum fine.”
Bernard Knight; The Elixir of Death; Pocket Books; 2006.
Bernard Knight; The Elixir of Death; Pocket Books; 2006.
Idiom of the Day
BY THE SKIN OF ONE’S TEETH
To narrowly succeed in doing something
The traffic was terrible so we only made the plane by the skin of our teeth!
The traffic was terrible so we only made the plane by the skin of our teeth!
This Day in History
1645 - American Indians and the Dutch made a peace treaty at New Amsterdam. New Amsterdam later became known as New York.
1682 - William Penn sailed from England and later established the colony of Pennsylvania in America.
1780 - General Benedict Arnold secretly promised to surrender the West Point fort to the British army.
1809 - Charles Doolittle Walcott first discovered fossils near Burgess Pass. He named the site Burgess Shale after nearby Mt. Burgess.
1905 - Ty Cobb made his major league batting debut with the Detroit Tigers.
1983 - The space shuttle Challenger blasted off with Guion S. Bluford Jr. aboard. He was the first black American to travel in space.
1984 - Beatles fans paid $271,180 for memorabilia at an auction in London, England.
1993 - On CBS-TV "The Late Show with David Letterman" premiered. Billy Joel became the first musical guest when the show debuted.
2002 - Conoco Inc. and Phillips Petroleum merged to create ConocoPhillips. The new company was the third largest integrated energy company and the second largest refining company in the U.S.
thanks, Vicky
1645 - American Indians and the Dutch made a peace treaty at New Amsterdam. New Amsterdam later became known as New York.
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, August 30
You are an extremely generous person who will bend over backward to help out a friend or loved one. You are that specially thoughtful person who remembers the “little things” about others. You are also very perceptive and people-aware. A humanitarian, you are sentimental without being sappy. At times, you may have a tendency to micro-manage your family and loved ones, as you seem to worry a lot about your future and your loved ones’ happiness. You may need to be careful with this so that others don’t perceive you as controlling or critical. Moodiness can be a problem for you at times. Learning to detach yourself and take a step back from situations will help you to better succeed in life. Your finances tend to fluctuate more than most. You are attracted to talented and successful people. You may have to deal with restlessness and changeability in your partnerships. Many of you go through many ups and downs in love. Famous people born today:
1797 Mary Shelley, English author (Frankenstein), born in London, England (d. 1851)
1871 Ernest Rutherford [1st Baron Rutherford of Nelson], New Zealand physicist and father of nuclear physics (Nobel 1908), born in Brightwater, New Zealand (d. 1937)
1898 Shirley Booth, American actress (Hazel), born in NYC, New York (d. 1992)
1918 Ted Williams, American baseball player and last player in MLB to bat over .400 in a single season (Red Sox, AL MVP '46, '49; Trip Crown '42, '47), born in San Diego, California (d. 2002)
1930 Warren Buffett, American business magnate (world's wealthiest person in 2008), born in Omaha, Nebraska
1972 Cameron Diaz, American actress (Shrek, The Mask, My Best Friend's Wedding), born in Long Beach, California
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READERS INFO
1.
(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:
A team of chemists described old book smell as “a combination of grassy notes with a tang of acids and a hint of vanilla over an underlying mustiness.”
The odor actually comes from chemicals like benzaldehyde, furfural, and acetic acid—all byproducts of decomposition.
There is a city named George. It can be found in the state of Washington.
Yes, that is correct. There is a city that goes by the name of George, Washington. It is a small place with a population of 507 people (2017).
On April 23, 2002, Sesame Street character Elmo became the first non-human to testify before Congress.
He was there to defend funding for music programs in schools.
2.
CELESTIAL EVENT TONIGHT - New Moon
The Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 10:37 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere.
3.
1930 Warren Buffett, American business magnate (world's wealthiest person in 2008), born in Omaha, Nebraska
A team of chemists described old book smell as “a combination of grassy notes with a tang of acids and a hint of vanilla over an underlying mustiness.”
2.
Holy Trinity Church Taste of Greece 2019
Aug 28 - Sept 1, 2019 | Pittsburgh, PA
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church|985 Providence Blvd
Pittsburgh has a lot going for it, and this Greek tradition from the Holy Trinity Church adds so much more to this culturally rich city. You’ll stuff your mouth with only the finest, most authentic Greek food, enjoy music from a great lineup of Greek bands and dance enthusiastically along to their tunes. Belt out “Opa!” a couple of times and you’ll just have experienced Greek tradition in all of its glory.
further information: Join Us For the 2019 "Taste of Greece!"
4.
Brazilian Day Newark 2019
Sept 7 - 8, 2019 | Newark, NJ
Labor Day and Brazilian Independence Day both fall at the beginning of every September, and so does Brazilian Day Newark. Come out for a free open air event that celebrates Brazilian culture through music, food, dancing, arts and crafts and a parade! People of all ages, colors and cultures are invited to the closest thing to a traditional Brazilian street carnival.
further information: Brazilian Day NWK
5.
Corto Circuito 2019
Oct 10 - 14, 2019 | New York, NY
The annual Corto Circuito in New York City showcases the cinematic works from auteurs hailing from Spain, the United States and Latin America. The three-day event features over 40 short films in the categories of fictional, documentary, animated and experimental. A majority of the films see their New York or United States debut at this festival.
further information: 16TH CORTO CIRCUITO
Pictures of the day
Goryeo ware refers to all types of Korean pottery and porcelain produced during the Goryeo dynasty, from 918 to 1392, but most often refers to celadon (greenware). Celadon techniques were first introduced from China; Goryeo potters established a native style by the 12th century. One of these native styles is characterized by the sanggam technique, a way of inlaying that was unique to Goryeo celadon. The color of the celadon, called bisaek for 'green', was also highly accepted. The celadon industry arose and declined as the Goryeo dynasty developed. A large number of wares were produced at the Gangjin Kiln Sites in southwestern Korea. This picture shows a 12th-century celadon pitcher produced during the Goryeo dynasty, with the head of a dragon and the body of a fish. The pitcher has been cataloged as a National Treasure of South Korea and forms part of the collection of the National Museum of Korea.
Chenzhou, China
Participants perform on a river during a showcase at a tourism resort.
knit
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Crochet Pattern of the Day: Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
crochet
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crochet
thanks, Ruth
crochet
crochet
Row Count P
RECIPE
thanks, Shelley
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Jane
SWEETS ... vintage
thanks, Patsy
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS
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CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crafts
thanks, Ann
thanks for the pics and photos, Patty
PUZZLE
| abscond adroit armor basket blizzards cede change clean craft crash | dams destruction dimension dirty equilibrium fight fossil | heat hoard leave male melee mess miser | pierce reeds scat scrimp secret seen sharp spine stars | stint strip substantial suede talent truss twist winds |
Formal Gardens at Hildene, Manchester
SUDOKU ... medium
solution:
About Hildene
The Lincoln Family Home
His father was born in a log cabin and called from the humblest rank in life to preside over our nation during the most momentous period of its history. One generation later, Robert Lincoln, the only child of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln to survive to adulthood, became Chairman of the Pullman Company, the largest manufacturing corporation at the turn of the 20th century. He built his Georgian Revival mansion in 1905 in the scenic village of Manchester. It became home to only Lincoln descendants until 1975, longer than any other Lincoln residence. It is the Great American Story.
QUOTE
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
Floral arrangements at Hildene are gathered from the grounds and from the gardens of locals and changed out every other day.
CLEVER
thanks, Patty
EYE OPENER
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The heart of a mother is a deep abyss, at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness. -Honore de Balzac, novelist (1799-1850)
OPTICAL ILLUSION
How many human faces can you find in this picture?
There are probably more than you first see, so keep trying.
How did you do?
There are probably more than you first see, so keep trying.
How did you do?
Seeing 4 or 5 is average. 6 or 7 is above average. 8 or 9, very observant. 10 or 11 extraordinarily observant.
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