Older Peoples Day - October 1, 2019

DIANE'S CORNER ... 

Celebrate Older Peoples Day

With people living and working longer, it’s increasingly important that we recognise the importance of supporting senior citizens and OAPs within our society. Older Peoples Day is an opportunity to acknowledge the long-term contribution and dedication of older people, and to ensure that we’re doing our best to give something back to older people.

Joke of the Day

WE NEED A DOCTOR

A girl was walking on the side walk. She sees a man lying on the street, needing immediate help. The victim says that he is having a heart attack. The girl asks people around the street. And a man approached.

Girl: Help, are you a doctor?

Man: I am a doctor. What’s going on?

Girl: A Heart Attack!

Man: I am doctor in mathematics.

Girl: He is going to die.

Man: Prove it!

Word of the Day

besaiel

MEANING:

noun: A grandfather’s father: great-grandfather.

ETYMOLOGY:

From Old French besayel/besaiol, from Latin bis (twice) + avolus, diminutive of avus (grandfather). Earliest documented use: 1480.

NOTES:

A grandfather is an aiel, a great-grandfather a besaiel, a great-great-grandfather a tresaiel. Now that you know the pattern, feel free to coin words beyond your grandfather’s grandfather. Also, now that you know what to call them, who’s your besaiel?

USAGE:

“She is met by Rickhill for the defendant alleging an older fine made in the thirteenth year of Edward II, great-grandfather (besaiel) of King Richard now reigning.”
Michigan Law Review; University of Michigan (Ann Arbor); 1915.

Idiom of the Day

DON’T PUT ALL YOUR EGGS IN ONE BASKET

A warning not to put all your resources or efforts into just one thing
Although you’ve made an offer on this house, I would still visit some others. You don’t want to put all your eggs in one basket.

This Day in History

1880 - Thomas Edison began the commercial production of electric lamps at Edison Lamp Works in Menlo Park.

1903 - The first modern World Series took place between the Boston Pilgrims and the Pittsburgh Pirates.

1903 - Pianist Vladmir Horowitz was born in Berdichev, Russia.

1908 - The Model T automobile was introduced by Henry Ford. The purchase price of the car was $850.

1933 - Babe Ruth made his final pitching appearance. He pitched all nine innings and hit a home run in the 5th inning.

1940 - The Pennsylvania Turnpike opened as the first toll superhighway in the United States.

1946 - The International War Crimes Tribunal in Nuremberg sentenced 12 Nazi officials to death. Seven others were sentenced to prison terms and 3 were acquitted.

1952 - "This is Your Life" began airing on NBC-TV.


1961 - Roger Maris (New York Yankees) hit his 61st home run of the season to beat Babe Ruth's major league record of 60.


1962 - Johnny Carson began hosting the "Tonight" show on NBC-TV. He stayed with the show for 29 years. Jack Paar was the previous host.

1969 - "Abbey Road" by the Beatles was released in the U.S. It was released a week earlier in England.

1970 - Jimi Hendrix was buried in Seattle, WA.

1971 - Walt Disney World opened in Orlando, FL.

1977 - Elton John became the first rock & roller to be honored in New York City's Madison Square Garden Hall of Fame.

1979 - The United States handed control of the Canal Zone over to Panama.


1980 - Robert Redford became the first male to appear alone on the cover of "Ladies' Home Journal." He was the only male to achieve this in 97 years.

1991 - The white crystal-beaded glove worn by Michael Jackson was stolen from the Motown Museum in Detroit. M.C. Hammer offered a $50,000 reward for its return


2001 - San Francisco's Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to ban Internet filters designed to keep pornography away from children at city libraries. The board left the decision up to the Library Commission to decide whether to install filtering software in children's areas. A federal law in the U.S. mandated the use of the filters.


2009 - In the United Arab Emirates, the exterior construction of the Burj Khalifa skyscraper was completed.

thanks, Winnie

DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, October 1

You are a success-oriented, charming, and personally powerful individual. You are at your best when you are in control, your own boss, or working on your own. However, you get along with others and have the necessary "people skills" to do so, although occasionally your impatience comes through! You are proud and not always willing to ask for help. You are willing to work hard for what you want, and you generally appear to be confident. You have a good head for business, and you are also quick to respond to changes. Famous people born today:

1881 William Boeing, American aviation pioneer who founded The Boeing Company, born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 1956)

1910 Bonnie Parker, American outlaw of Bonnie and Clyde fame, born in Rowena, Texas (d. 1934)

1924 Jimmy Carter, American politician, 39th US President (D) (1977-81), born in Plains, Georgia

1930 Richard Harris, Irish actor (Man Called Horse) and singer (MacArthur Park), born in Limerick, Ireland (d. 2002)

1935 Julie Andrews, British actress and singer (Sound of Music, Mary Poppins), born in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey

1963 Mark McGwire, American MLB 1st baseman, coach (12-time All Star, Oakland A's, St. Louis Cardinals), born in Pomona, California

READERS INFO

1.

(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:

How fast can a mosquito fly? Truth is, not fast at all. 

Mosquitoes fly at a blazing speed of… are you ready 

for this… 1.5 miles per hour! Yeah, you won’t see them 

setting any speed records anytime soon.

A ‘chortle’ is a type of laugh that is a mixture of a chuckle and a snort. The word was first used in the poem Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll. Carroll, author of Alice In Wonderland, is also credited with introducing the words ‘galumph’ and ‘slithy’.

The world’s first speed limit was established in the United Kingdom in 1861. The Locomotive Act of 1861 set the speed limit on open roads at 10 mph (miles per hour). By 1903 the legal speed limit had gone up to 20 mph.

2.

1962 -

 

On this day in 1962, Johnny Carson began hosting the "Tonight" show on NBC-TV. He stayed with the show for 29 years. 

 

Host Johnny Carson, right, appears with the show’s announcer Ed McMahon during the final taping of the "Tonight Show" on May 22, 1992.

3.

The New Yorker Festival 2019

Oct 11 - 13, 2019 | New York, NY 

The New Yorker Festival is an annual celebration of creativity and ideas featuring writers, artists and editors from the magazine in addition to other guests. The diverse program offers talks, interviews, screenings and performances across topics such as literature, politics, humor, business, food, the arts and more. Several writers will be available for book signings throughout the weekend, and a ticket for the Travelling Dinner Parties provides diners with a three course critic-curated meal (with wine) in different locations around New York City.

further information: The 20th New Yorker Festival

4.

Texas Teen Book Festival 2019

Oct 12, 2019 | Austin, TX

St. Edward's University|3001 S Congress Ave

The Texas Teen Book Festival is a literary celebration for teens, featuring dozens of critically acclaimed young adult authors from all over the country. The event offers several engaging activities for young readers including book signings and readings, moderated conversations and panels and poetry and writing workshops.

further information: Texas Teen Book Festival 2019

5.

Chesapeake Monster Fest 2019

Oct 5, 2019  Chesapeake, VA

Chesapeake Public Library|298 Cedar Rd

Boo! This convention is perfect for horror fans everywhere. It promises a day of ghastly, and spooky costumes, trick-or-treating, live music and more. Engage in panel discussions on the horror industry or bite your nails during the horror movie marathon! Don't worry, it's not too scary. The kids are welcome, too!

further information: 16th Annual Monster Fest

Pictures of the day

Kristina Inhof (born 1 October 1988) is an Austrian presenter and sports journalist at ORF, the Austrian national public service broadcaster. She was born in Vienna and grew up in Lower Austria, playing handball for Hypo Niederösterreich during her school years. Inhof graduated with a bachelor's degree in sports science with a focus on sports management at the University of Vienna in 2012. Her presenting career began in 2009, working first for Vienna Online and then for cable television station W24. She was hired by Austrian television broadcaster Puls 4 for the broadcast of the UEFA Champions League in 2012. For several months in 2015, Inhof joined the presenting team of Sky Sport News HD. She has been working exclusively for ORF since 2016, presenting for the football department.

KAKUMA, KENYA

A woman waited her turn at a water distribution point. The region has become measurably drier and hotter because of climate change.

knit
thanks, Emma

Slingshot

knit

thanks, Sheri 

Syringa

knit

Noddy

knit

Mock cable cardigan knitting pattern

knit

Penguin Baby Sack

Crochet Pattern of the Day: 

Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Magic Stripe Sweater

crochet
thanks, Joy

Northern Diamond Square

crochet
thanks, Sharon

Bright Side Coasters

crochet

Granny Lace Crochet Cardigan

crochet .. Halloween

Pumpkin Coffee Cup Sleeve

crochet

Lamp Shade

RECIPE

thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

White Bean Burgers Recipe

CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Cora

Slow-Cooker Chicken Taco Salad

SWEETS

thanks, HeidE

Rosemary shortbread

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Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 scant tablespoon of finely chopped fresh rosemary 
• 1 teaspoon plus 1 pinch kosher salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted cold butter, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 1/2 tsp. dark honey

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Instructions

1. Heat oven to 325ºF. In a food processor, pulse together flour, sugar, rosemary and salt. Add butter and honey, and pulse to fine crumbs. Pulse a few more times until some crumbs start to come together, but don’t over process. Dough should not be smooth.
2. Press dough into an ungreased (or parchment paper-lined for easy removal) 8- or 9-inch-square baking pan. Prick dough all over with a fork. Bake until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes for 9-inch pan, 45 to 50 minutes for 8-inch.  Cut into squares, circles, bars or wedges while still warm.

ADULT COLORING

CRAFTS

thanks, Hazel

Upcycle your Yoplait Oui yogurt glass pots into votives

CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Halloween

thanks, Ruth

Spider Web Frame Halloween Craft

PUZZLE

Fall Rhus Typhina Jigsaw Puzzle




WORD SEARCH

border choose conquer cover defend doubt drive

field friend history knock league lope losses

middle model month nuclear outdoors outside

passenger picture practical price reason refuge result retreat

stripe stutter throw ties wide

SUDOKU ... hard

solution:







QUOTE

thanks, Helen

CLEVER 

To Remove Pet Hair, Stroke It Away with a Squeegee 

This little tool is good for more than just shower doors and car windows. Quick, short strokes across the surface of your couch will remove pet hair in no time.

EYE OPENER 

thanks, Alice

6 Rules for a Perfect Grilled Cheese, Every Time

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

For there is no friend like a sister / In calm or stormy weather; / To cheer one on the tedious way, / To fetch one if one goes astray, / To lift one if one totters down, / To strengthen whilst one stands. -Christina Rossetti, poet (1830-1894)

OPTICAL ILLUSION

Which side of inset bar is darker

Answer: They are both the same shade!