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Celebrate Watermelon Day
With a name like watermelon, one would expect it to be juicy, scrumptious and amazing. The watermelon meets, and in every case, exceeds that very exclamation. The presence of so much water makes this melon an impressive addition to the fruit family. Here it comes, the carefully procured but wonderfully amazing, Watermelon Day!
History of Watermelon Day
Whether it is the more than 90% water in the fruit, or the sweet flavor that explodes in your mouth with every bite, this fruit lives up to a crowned ‘favorite fruit’ of children the world over.
That hard rind around the edge gives a smooth texture, easy to hold by even the youngest of hands, the soft inner red fruit easy to eat by young and old alike, and with a juicy burst of flavor, it is liked by most that do eat it.
Even the seeds are an enjoyment, spitting them has become contests between family, friends and neighbors. But even the seeds do not detract from this wondrous fruit, merely giving us a reason to open our mouths for yet another bite of the succulent melon.
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Word of the Day
cat’s pajamas (or pyjamas)
MEANING:
noun: Something or someone truly excellent.
ETYMOLOGY:
From cat + pajamas, from Hindi/Urdu pajama or payjama (loose-fitting trousers), from Persian pay (leg) + jama (garment). Earliest documented use: 1923.
NOTES:
In the 1920s, in the US it was fashionable to coin terms on the pattern of x’s y (where x is an animal) to describe something cool or awesome. Some synonyms of today’s term are bee’s knees, dog’s bollocks, cat’s meow, and cat’s whiskers.
USAGE:
“And while Katie Holmes may think her new fiance Tom Cruise is the cat’s pajamas, moviegoers found his familiarity just a little less thrilling.”
Gregory Levine; Depp Makes Box Office Sweeter for Warner; Forbes (New York); Jul 18, 2005.
For luck
Gregory Levine; Depp Makes Box Office Sweeter for Warner; Forbes (New York); Jul 18, 2005.
Idiom of the Day
Have the world by its tail -
Meaning - Very successful person who can choose from a lot of opportunities.
Example - Being the pioneers in the pharmaceutical industry, they are now having the world by its tail.
Did you see where the ball went?
This Day in History
1777 - During the Siege of Fort Stanwix the first U.S. flag was officially flown during battle.
1900 - Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. was founded.
1922 - WGY radio in Schenectady, NY, presented the first full-length melodrama on radio. The work was "The Wolf", written by Eugene Walter.
1923 - Calvin Coolidge was sworn in as the 30th president of the U.S. after the sudden death of President Harding.
1933 - The Mickey Mouse Watch was introduced for the price of $2.75.
1936 - Jesse Owens won the first of his four Olympic gold medals.
1956 - Bedloe's Island had its name changed to Liberty Island.
1958 - The Nautilus became the first vessel to cross the North Pole underwater. The mission was known as "Operation Sunshine."
1963 - Allan Sherman released "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadda."
1968 - The first Newport Pop Festival opened in Costa Mesa.
1979 - Johnny Carson, the "Tonight Show" host, was on the cover of the Burbank, CA, telephone directory.
1984 - Mary Lou Retton won a gold medal at the Los Angeles Summer Olympics.
1999 - Patsy Cline received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2004 - NASA launched the spacecraft Messenger. The 6 1/2 year journey was planned to arrive at the planet Mercury in March 2011. On April 30, 2015, Messenger crashed into the surface of Mercury after sending back more than 270,000 pictures.
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DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, August 3
You are bright, inquisitive, and playful. Your presence is strong and, very frequently, all eyes are on you. You enjoy the attention, but as you mature and gain more self-awareness, you learn to offer others the stage now and again! You have good money sense, and can at times be quite materialistic. Your ambition and desire to do your own thing can easily put you in the role of boss or self-employment. When motivated, you can be extremely determined and hard-working. Love can sometimes be a difficult life department, but you are very earnest with and supportive of those you love. Famous people born today:
1811 Elisha Otis, American founder of the Otis Elevator Company and inventor of a safety device that prevents elevators from falling if the hoisting cable fails, born in Halifax, Vermont (d. 1861)
1926 Tony Bennett, American singer (I Left My Heart in San Francisco), born in Queens, New York
1940 Martin Sheen [Ramon Estevez], American actor (Badlands, The West Wing), born in Dayton, Ohio
1941 Martha Stewart, American business magnate and TV personality who founded Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, born in Jersey City, New Jersey
1977 Tom Brady, American football player (New England Patriots, 4 Super Bowls), born in San Mateo, California
1984 Ryan Lochte, American swimmer (12-time Olympic medalist), born in Rochester, New York
READERS INFO
1.
(Not So) Totally Useless Fact of The Day:
Tsundoku is the act of acquiring books or other reading
materials and not reading them.
2.
1949 -
The National Basketball Association (NBA) was founded on this day in 1949.
3.
1777 - During the Siege of Fort Stanwix the first U.S. flag was officially flown during battle.
1936 - Jesse Owens won the first of his four Olympic gold medals.
1956 - Bedloe's Island had its name changed to Liberty Island.
1958 - The Nautilus became the first vessel to cross the North Pole underwater. The mission was known as "Operation Sunshine."
1979 - Johnny Carson, the "Tonight Show" host, was on the cover of the Burbank, CA, telephone directory.
1984 - Mary Lou Retton won a gold medal at the Los Angeles Summer Olympics.
2004 - NASA launched the spacecraft Messenger. The 6 1/2 year journey was planned to arrive at the planet Mercury in March 2011. On April 30, 2015, Messenger crashed into the surface of Mercury after sending back more than 270,000 pictures.
thanks, Karla
DAILY SQU-EEK
1977 Tom Brady, American football player (New England Patriots, 4 Super Bowls), born in San Mateo, California
Tsundoku is the act of acquiring books or other reading
materials and not reading them.
2.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) was founded on this day in 1949.
Ohio State Fair 2019
Jul 24 - Aug 4, 2019 | Columbus, OH
Ohio Expo Center|717 East 17th Avenue
The Ohio State Fair offers fun and entertainment for the whole family. From sporting competitions and fine art stages to educational displays and magicians, this fair has it all. The Midway features more than 70 exhilarating rides, while Kiddieland offers rides geared toward parents and small children. And of course, a state fair wouldn’t be complete without an enormous selection of food and treats.
further information: Ohio State Fair
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Native Omahans Days 2019
Jul 29 - Aug 5, 2019 | Omaha, NE
Held as a biannual event, the Native Omahans Days celebrates the culture and history of the surrounding communities by bringing locals together. Guests can enjoy live music performances, a gold tournament, homecoming parade, mixer, dance and a riverboat ride. The event aims to preserve various traditions and legacies and foster local pride while encouraging community involvement.
further information: Native Omahas Days
5.
Keyport Fireman's Fair 2019
Aug 5 - 10, 2019 Dates | Keyport, NJ
What’s a summer without a fireman’s fair? The Annual Keyport Fireman’s Fair returns to Fireman’s Park. Celebrate six days full of summer carnival and boardwalk fun. Enjoy the warm weather, food, games, rides, face painting, characters, 50/50’s, live music and more!
further information: Keyport Fireman's Fair 2019
Way to cut a circular piece of glass!
further information: Keyport Fireman's Fair 2019
Lot M. Morrill (1813–1883) was an American statesman who served as Governor of Maine and a United States Senator, before serving in the government of President Ulysses S. Grant as Secretary of the Treasury. After setting up a successful law practice, specializing in work with Maine's legislative committees, Morrill entered politics when he was appointed chairman of the Maine Democratic Party in 1849. He was elected to the state's House of Representatives in 1854 and switched allegiance to the Republican Party in 1856. Morrill was elected a state senator that year, serving as President of the Senate, and was elected governor in 1858. In 1861 he was elected as a U.S. senator and served for 15 years during the American Civil War and subsequent years. He argued strongly against compromise on the principles of slavery, advocating to help pass a bill that freed slaves in Washington, D.C. During the Reconstruction era, Morrill pushed to authorize the U.S. military to protect African Americans. He was popularly received as Treasury Secretary in the American press and Wall Street, as he was known for his financial and political integrity. During his months-long tenure at the Department of the Treasury, from July 1876 to March 1877, Morrill favored the gold standard rather than irredeemable paper currency in the financial debate of the time. This picture is a portrait engraving of Morrill, produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) c. 1902 as part of a BEP presentation album of the first 42 secretaries of the treasury.
HOLY BATH
Yamuna is the second most sacred river after Ganga. People take holy baths in it as they feel it's very sacred. Numbers of Siberian Sea Gulls come here in winter. They give the place a new dimension for few months. Here a local man took his daily bath in Yamuna river.
Behind the scene
knit
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Pump it up
Crochet Pattern of the Day: Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
I'll save us
crochet
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crochet
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crochet
Pretty Pinafore
crochet
crochet
Come on
RECIPE
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It's all in the tongue
CROCKPOT RECIPE
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Where's Antique Roadshow when I need them?
SWEETS
thanks, Shelley
Let me just catch my breath
ADULT COLORING
Didn't I already tell you about the power of the paw?
CRAFTS
thanks, Jeri
What a great dad
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... hidden picture puzzle
answer:
Synchronized
PUZZLE
Nothing but a net
WORD SEARCH
Bruce Lee would have been proud
SUDOKU ... medium
solution:
Obviously a beginners class
QUOTE
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Rules were always meant to be broken
The game within the game
CLEVER
how to eat a chicken wing
Endless walk, endlessly cute
EYE OPENER
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25 Uses for Epsom Salts
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What are Epsom salts? Magnesium Sulfate, aka Epsom Salt, is one of the world’s hidden wonders! It gets its name from the place it was discovered, Epsom England, a small borough in Surrey, where the salt was produced from the springs that bubble up and meet non-porous London clay.
Epsom Salt Uses and Benefits
There are numerous uses for Epsom salts. Epsom salt has been used for many years now, and these Epsom salt uses are continually evolving through generations with the help of technology.
Epsom Salt for the Garden
Epsom salt does not only give health benefits to humans but to plants as well. These are the different Epsom salt uses for plants.
- Get Rid of Raccoons – If the masked marauders are poking around your trash can take a few tablespoons of Epsom salt and spread it around the cans. It will deter that pesky raccoon; they don’t like the smell of the stuff. Remember to reapply after it rains.
- Deter Slugs – Getting rid of garden slugs is made easier because one of the Epsom salt gardenings uses is to deter slugs and snails. Sprinkle Epsom salt where they glide and say goodbye!
- Make your grass greener – Epsom salt, which adds needed magnesium and iron to your soil, may be the answer to your green lawn. Add two tablespoons to 1 gallon to water. Spread on your lawn with a garden sprayer and make sure it soaks into the grass.
- Bigger, better, and more produce – Studies have shown Epsom salt increases production of peppers, tomatoes, and blooms. One teaspoon per a gallon of water sprayed on your plants every 1-2 weeks, can create show stoppers.
- Soil prep – 1 cup per 100 feet will help create the perfect gardening mix for this summer’s bounty. Use a fertilizer spreader and mix into soil. Find more information at Gardening Know How.
Epsom Salt For the Home
- Clean bathroom tiles – Epsom salt will get rid of that grungy look. Mix it in equal parts with liquid dish soap, then dab it onto the offending areas and start scrubbing. Epsom salts work with the detergent to clean and dissolve the grime.
- Remove burnt food from pots and pans – Scrub pan with about 1/4 tablespoon of Epsom salt and some warm water and rinse. Viola!
- Regenerate a car battery – Give your battery a little more life with this potion – Dissolve an ounce of Epsom salt in warm water to make a paste and add it to each battery cell.
- Frost your windows for Christmas – Mix 1 – 1/2 cups boiling water with 1 cup Epsom salt and 3 tablespoons of liquid dish soap. Apply the mixture to your windows with a sponge – for a realistic look, sweep the sponge in an arc at the bottom corners. When the mixture dries, the windows will look frosted.
- Do some awesome winter crafting thanks to Epsom salt and modge podge.
Personal Uses for Epsom Salt
11. Face cleaner – Epsom salt bath uses include skin care! To clean your face at night, mix a half teaspoon of Epsom salt with your regular cleansing cream. Just massage into skin and rinse with cold water.
12. Homemade skin mask – Puree 1 Egg white, 1/2 Teaspoon Pantothenic acid powder (Vitamin B5), 1 Teaspoon Aloe Vera Gel, 1 Teaspoon Epsom salt, 1 Ripe Tomato, chopped, and 2 drops Thyme oil. Apply to face for 15 minutes then rinse off. This is especially good for acne problems.
13. Foot Soak – Soothe aches, remove odors and soften rough skin with a foot soak. Add 1/2 cup of Epsom salt to a large pan of warm water. Soak feet for as long as the water is warm. Rinse and dry. Also helps with toenail fungus, like athlete’s foot. I like to add marbles to the bottom of my pan for an added foot massage.
14. Skin exfoliate – Massage handfuls of Epsom salt over your wet skin, starting with your feet and continuing up towards the face. Have a bath to rinse. This Epsom salt uses for feet up to the whole body can create a home luxury spa experience.
15. Remove excess oil from hair – Epsom salt soaks up excess oil from your hair. Add nine tablespoons of Epsom salt to 1/2 cup of oily hair shampoo. Apply one tablespoon of the liquid to your hair when dry; rinse with cold water. Pour lemon juice or organic apple cider vinegar through the hair, leave on for 5-10 minutes, then rinse.
16. Hair volumizer – Combine equal parts of deep conditioner and Epsom salt. Warm in a pan. Work the warm mixture through your hair and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse.
17. Soak sprains and bruises – Epsom salt will reduce the swelling of sprains and bruises. Add 2 cups of Epsom salt to a warm bath and soak.
18. Splinter remover – Soak in Epsom salt, it will draw out the splinter.
19. Get rid of blackheads – Here’s a surefire way to dislodge blackheads – Mix 1 teaspoon of Epsom salt and three drops Lugol’s Solution liquid iodine in 1/2 cup boiling water. When the mixture cools enough to stick your finger in it, apply it to the blackhead with a cotton ball. Repeat this three to four times, reheating the solution if necessary. Gently remove the blackhead and then dab the area with an alcohol-based astringent.
20. General stress relief – Nothing draws out stress like bath salts. So, how does Epsom salt work when used in a bath water? As the magnesium soaks into your body, it reverses the effects of stress on your body, replenishing magnesium levels, decreasing adrenaline, and producing serotonin. Make your bath salts by mixing 16 ounces all-natural bath salt and 15-30 drops of essential oil (especially those that induce relaxation). Store in a glass jar and use three times a week for maximum results!
21. Relieve gout pain and inflammation – 2-3 teaspoons of Epsom salts into a basin of hot water (as hot as you can stand). Soak for about 30 minutes.
22. The new aloe vera – Use on mosquito bites, bee stings, mild sunburn, and poison ivy by soaking a cotton washcloth in a cold water Epsom salt solution (2 tablespoons per cup) for the affected area.
23. Eye health -Rinse your face with a solution of Epsom salt and warm water can help heal conjunctivitis and sties.
24. Detox (aka laxative) – Mix approximately two tsp. of Epsom salts in 1 cup of warm water until it dissolves, then drink. Do not repeat this cleanse more than once per day, and always drink extra water! It can be used as an oral laxative to treat constipation, ease bowel movement and increase magnesium levels.
25. Grow more – Add 1/4 cup Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) to 1/2 cup boiling water stir until it dissolves. Pour over sponge in shallow dish and place in a warm sunny spot. As the water evaporates, your crystals will grow. Just be sure to check crystals against the original before “harvesting.”
26. BONUS – Take a detox bath with this herbal remedy
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Guard within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose without regret, how to acquire without meanness. -George Sand [pen name of Amantine-Aurore-Lucile Dupin], novelist (1 Jul 1804-1876) 
Until tomorrow!
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