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Celebrate Underwear Day
When it comes to understanding Underwear Day, it is not all about lace and leather. Cotton, Spandex, neoprene, polyester, velvet and so many more materials are used in many different types and styles of undergarments. From Bras to panties, corsets to boxers, one can always find some sort of garment to go between their skin and the outer clothing layer.
This day is about celebrating those articles of clothing, and the body image we all attempt to cultivate with them. Revel in your undergarments, show them off and smile, for you should be happy with who you are, and embrace that body image!
History of Underwear Day
Originally founded by the company Freshpair in 2003, National Underwear Day was focused more on emphasizing the woman’s body image. Although men gladly stood beside women, the aim was to promote body image in a society where it is sometimes difficult to embrace such a concept. This has continued and become Underwear Day, as the movement has gone viral, spreading worldwide rather quickly.
While underwear was originally meant to protect clothing from sweat stains, it is not always about just the bras and panties. Included in this celebration are the aforementioned corsets, as well as bustiers, boxers, sports bras, briefs and yes, even some swimsuits fit into Underwear Day. If you wear it under your clothing, it is an under garment to be proud of!
Salavat Fidai’s micro miniatures are small but mighty, attracting global attention for their precision and unbelievably tiny scale. The Russian sculptor fashions mini-masterpieces into the points of graphite pencils. The resulting pieces depict a wide variety of subjects, but no matter teacup, book, or bald eagle, they all share Fidai’s trademark astounding scale. The self-taught sculptor, who suggests using a bell jar or shadowbox frame for display, enlists a microscope for the smallest details, sometimes working days on a single piece. “The technology is very simple,” he said. “I take a pencil and remove the extra.”
Word of the Day
cordillera
Arctic Cordillera, Canada
MEANING:
noun: A chain of mountains or mountain ranges.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Spanish cordillera, diminutive of cuerda (cord), from Latin chorda (cord), from Greek khorde (gut). Earliest documented use: 1704.
USAGE:
“There is a cordillera of laundry, an artificial Christmas tree still working its way back into the storage closet, a hockey bag putrefying at the bottom of the stairs.”
Jane MacDougall; There Was an Owl in the Basement; National Post (Don Mills, Canada); Mar 16, 2013.
Jane MacDougall; There Was an Owl in the Basement; National Post (Don Mills, Canada); Mar 16, 2013.
Idiom of the Day
Live in an ivory tower -
Meaning - Living a lifestyle that saves you from the real world problems.
Example - Her inexperience in dealing with tough situations is because she has lived in an ivory tower
This Day in History
1833 - The village of Chicago was incorporated. The population was approximately 250.
1884 - On Bedloe's Island in New York Harbor, the cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty was laid.
1914 - The first electric traffic signal lights were installed in Cleveland, Ohio.
1921 - The cartoon "On the Road to Moscow", by Rollin Kirby, was published in the "New York World". It was the first cartoon to win a Pulitzer Prize.
1923 - Henry Sullivan became the first American to swim across the English Channel.
1924 - In the New York "Daily News" debuted the comic strip "Little Orphan Annie," by Harold Gray.
1957 - American Bandstand made its network debut on ABC-TV. The show was hosted by Dick Clark. Until this day the show had been a local show in Philadelphia since 1952.
1966 - In New York, groundbreaking for the construction of the original World Trade Center began.
1981 - Olivia Newton-John received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1986 - It was revealed that artist Andrew Wyeth had secretly created 240 drawings and paintings of his neighbor. The works of Helga Testorf had been created over a 15-year period.
1999 - Mark McGwire (St. Louis Cardinals) hit his 500th career homerun. He also set a record for the fewest at-bats to hit the 500 homerun mark.
2011 - NASA announced that its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter had captured photographic evidence of possible liquid water on Mars during warm seasons.
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, August 5
You are authoritative, well-liked, and respected. You tend to do very well in whatever you choose to do, and you are especially hard-working. You are especially good at managing and directing others, although this trait can be difficult if it’s extended to your personal life! Because you are so independent and strong, you tend to do best when you are your own boss or leading in some manner. While you can be stubborn and determined, you are also versatile and open-minded enough to always learn and improve as you mature. Famous people born today:
1930 Neil Armstrong, American X-15 pilot and astronaut - 1st man on the Moon (Gemini 8, Apollo 11), born in Wapakoneta Ohio, (d. 2012)
1956 Maureen McCormick, American actress (Marcia-Brady Bunch), born in Encino, California
1962 Patrick Ewing, NBA center (NY Knicks/Olympic gold 1992), born in Kingston, Jamaica
1967 Reid Hoffman, American entrepreneur (co-founder of LinkedIn), born in Stanford, California
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READERS INFO
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(Not So) Totally Useless Fact of The Day:
Greenland is the world's largest island covering 839,999 square miles.
Greenland is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark, located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans. Three-quarters of Greenland is covered by the only
permanent ice sheet outside Antarctica. With a population of about 56,480 it is the least densely populated territory in the world. The majority of its residents are Inuit, whose ancestors began migrating from the Canadian mainland in the 13th
century, gradually settling across the island.
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1930 -
Neil Alden Armstrong (Aug 5, 1930 – Aug 25, 2012) He was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio.
Neil Armstrong was a astronaut, aerospace engineer, test pilot, and professor who became the first person to set foot on the moon on July 21, 1969. He spent 8 days, 14 hours, 12 minutes, and 30 seconds in space. He took his first flight at the age of six, when he and his father took a ride in a Ford Trimotor plane in Warren, Ohio.
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1833 - The village of Chicago was incorporated. The population was approximately 250.
1924 - In the New York "Daily News" debuted the comic strip "Little Orphan Annie," by Harold Gray.
1966 - In New York, groundbreaking for the construction of the original World Trade Center began.
1986 - It was revealed that artist Andrew Wyeth had secretly created 240 drawings and paintings of his neighbor. The works of Helga Testorf had been created over a 15-year period.
1999 - Mark McGwire (St. Louis Cardinals) hit his 500th career homerun. He also set a record for the fewest at-bats to hit the 500 homerun mark.
2011 - NASA announced that its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter had captured photographic evidence of possible liquid water on Mars during warm seasons.
DAILY SQU-EEK
Greenland is the world's largest island covering 839,999 square miles.
permanent ice sheet outside Antarctica. With a population of about 56,480 it is the least densely populated territory in the world. The majority of its residents are Inuit, whose ancestors began migrating from the Canadian mainland in the 13th
century, gradually settling across the island.
2.
Neil Alden Armstrong (Aug 5, 1930 – Aug 25, 2012) He was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio.
Neil Armstrong was a astronaut, aerospace engineer, test pilot, and professor who became the first person to set foot on the moon on July 21, 1969. He spent 8 days, 14 hours, 12 minutes, and 30 seconds in space. He took his first flight at the age of six, when he and his father took a ride in a Ford Trimotor plane in Warren, Ohio.
Oakland Art Murmur First Friday Art Walk 2019
Every First Friday | Oakland, CA
Held in Oakland, California, the Oakland Art Murmur strives to foster a community-wide appreciation of and support for local arts. Art galleries all over the city are open on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon to showcase the diverse artistic talent of the community. Featuring exhibitions, gallery tours, lectures, artist talks, musical performances and readings, this event offers an illuminating window into the inner workings of the art world. It is because of programs such as this that Oakland has become an established and widely known arts destination.
further information: Oakland Art Murmur | First Fridays Art Walk
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LHUCA First Friday Art Trail 2019
Every First Friday | Lubbock, TX
Do you know what’s much cooler than a trail without art, especially if you’re an art aficionado? A trail with art. And if you’re looking for something to deliver such awesomeness, look no further if you’ve stumbled upon the LHUCA First Friday Art Trail. This art trail takes you on a journey through the art scene of Lubbock, Texas. Work your way through this course of creativity, much of which winds through the Lubbock Cultural District, and make pit stops at galleries, art centers, museums and other businesses.
further information: The First Friday Art Trail
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Arts Missoula First Friday Gallery 2019
Every First Friday | Missoula, MT
Each individual business, gallery or participant operates their own gig when it comes to being open on the First Friday evening of every month. It is completely up to the business/gallery owner how they go about showing artists work, seeking artists, hosting the event, etc.
I. Rice Pereira (August 5, 1902 – January 11, 1971) was an American abstract artist, poet and philosopher who played a major role in the development of modernism in the United States. She is known for her work in the genres of geometric abstraction, abstract expressionism and lyrical abstraction, as well as her use of the principles of the Bauhaus school. Her paintings and writings were significantly influenced by the complex intellectual currents of the 20th century. This picture, showing Pereira with one of her paintings, was taken in 1938. The photograph is in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution's Archives of American Art.
OLD AND YOUNG
This photo was taken in a small village in Wuyuan, China. It estimates that there are about 250 million countryside people living in the big cities. Many young people are making money in the cities, leaving their parents and kids at their hometown.
knit
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Owl dishcloth pattern by Mona Andersson
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Crochet Pattern of the Day: Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
crochet
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How To Crochet A Sunflower Granny Square
crochet
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RECIPE
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Simple Cucumber and Onion Salad
Servings: 4
Author: Stacey Little | Southern Bite
Author: Stacey Little | Southern Bite
Ingredients
5 or 6 small pickling cucumbers (you can use 2 or 3 English cucumbers if that’s all you can get your hands on)
half of a medium-sized Vidalia onion
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
black pepper
Instructions
1. Peel cucumbers and slice to your liking. Peel and slice onion. Combine in a large bowl.
2. Combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and garlic and pour over cucumbers and onions
3. Allow to sit at least an hour before serving. Sprinkle with black pepper (optional).
CROCKPOT RECIPE
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SWEETS
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS
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CHILDREN'S CORNER ... gardening
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PUZZLE
Echeveria Agavoides Jigsaw Puzzle
WORD SEARCH
SUDOKU ... hard
solution:
QUOTE
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CLEVER
Wrap curtain rings in yarn for smart scarf storage
EYE OPENER
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Do unto those downstream as you would have those upstream do unto you. -Wendell Berry, farmer and author (b. 5 Aug 1934) 
Salavat Fidai
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