International Animation Day - October 28, 2019

DIANE'S CORNER ... 

Celebrate Int'l Animation Day

Animation is everywhere these days, and most of us have been raised on it. Starting with our Saturday Morning Cartoons that we enjoyed with our sugary bowl of cereal, straight through to our favorite video games and movies of today, our view of the world has often been shaped by this amazing artform.

History of International  Day

The International Film Association was originally established in France, and was organized for the purpose of recognizing all forms of cinema and art. Among them was Animation, and thus they developed International Animation Day in 2002 to serve as the pinnacle event in the celebration of the rising art of animation.

Animation is the art of creating the illusion of movement through a series of images that each show a separate stage of the animation, then displayed at a set rate through a projector. The original animation was known as ‘cel-animation’ or ‘hand-drawn animation’, and was quite literally drawn frame by frame into the animated characters that we’ve come to enjoy.

More modern renditions of animation are done via CGI, and these often emulate the age old method of animation that is hand-drawn, while others use computer animation to bring the art into the modern world. All styles of this art-form have their own appeal, and many fans have rallied behind one or the other as the ultimate form of animation.

Other forms of animation that carry their own aesthetic are stop-motion animation where individual pictures are taken and streamed together to create an animated film. These methods often include complex sets and gorgeous dolls, but have also been done with clay as a medium. These forms are often called claymation.

Animation has been used in everything from short commercials to full feature length films, and have served as a method of delivering everything from entertainment to information through an accessible medium.

thanks for the Blast From the Past pics, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Joke of the Day

GEOGRAPHY LESSON

So many items are no longer made in America...

I just bought a new tv and the box said “built in antenna”...

I don’t even know where that is!

Word of the Day

Sinon

Sinon as a captive before the walls of Troy
From Vergilius Romanus (Roman Virgil), a 5th-century illuminated manuscript based on the work of Virgil

MEANING:

noun: One who misleads or betrays.

ETYMOLOGY:

After Sinon, a Greek who, by his false tale, persuaded the Trojans into taking the wooden horse inside Troy. From Greek sinomai (to harm or hurt). Earliest documented use: 1581.

NOTES:

Sinon, a Greek, was found by the Trojans all by himself. He told the Trojans that the Greeks had left and abandoned him because of his rivalry with Odysseus. He said that the Greeks had made the wooden horse as an offering to gods to help them have a safe journey home. He claimed that they made the horse really big so Trojans couldn’t take it inside the city. The Trojans fell for his story, dragged the horse inside, and the rest, as they say, is mythology.
Sinon was the grandson of Autolycus, known for his skill in theft and trickery. Autolycus himself was the son of Hermes, the god of cunning and theft, among other things. With a lineage like that...

USAGE:

“Samir was excited. So there was a man on the inside, close to the prime minister. A Sinon.”
Dan T. Sehlberg; Mona; Scribe; 2014.

Idiom of the Day

FULL OF BEANS

Someone who is energetic, lively or enthusiastic
You’re full of beans this evening! You must have had a good day at work.

This Day in History

1636 - Harvard College was founded in Massachusetts. The original name was Court of Massachusetts Bay Colony. It was the first school of higher education in America.

1793 - Eli Whitney applied for a patent for his cotton gin.


1886 - The Statue of Liberty was dedicated in New York Harbor by U.S. President Cleveland. The statue weighs 225 tons and is 152 feet tall. It was originally known as "Liberty Enlightening the World."


1893 - Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky conducted his first public performance of his Symphony Number Six in B minor "Pathetique."


1904 - The St. Louis Police Department became the first to use fingerprinting.


1949 - U.S. President Harry Truman swore in Eugenie Moore Anderson as the U.S. ambassador to Denmark. Anderson was the first woman to hold the post of ambassador.


1956 - Elvis Presley's song "Love Me Tender" became the No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit. He became the first artist to follow himself into the No. 1 position. The song "Don't Be Cruel/Hound Dog" had been the No. 1 song for 11 weeks.


1965 - The Gateway Arch along the waterfront in St. Louis, MO, was completed.


1986 - The centennial of the Statue of Liberty was celebrated in New York.


2014 - Box sets of Led Zeppelin's "IV" and "Houses Of The Holy" were released.

thanks, Paige



DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, October 28

Some might say you are a law unto yourself. You combine originality with a sharp and logical mind into a very intriguing "package." Able to dig deep and come up with treasures, you are never satisfied with what appears to be, which gives rise to some restlessness. Warm and affectionate, you value your "downtime" with family, as well as your privacy. However, when push comes to shove, you know you have yourself to rely on. You have a pioneering quality that is unmistakable. Famous people born today:

1466 Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch humanist and theologian (The Praise of Folly), born in Rotterdam, Netherlands (d. 1536)

1896 Howard Hanson, American classical music composer and conductor (Nordic), born in Wahoo, Nebraska (d. 1981)

1914 Jonas Salk, American medical scientist (created the polio vaccine), born in NYC, New York (d. 1995)

1955 Bill Gates, American businessman and billionaire (founder and CEO of Microsoft, richest person in the world), born in Seattle, Washington

1967 Julia Roberts, American actress (Mystic Pizza, Pretty Woman), born in Smyrna, Georgia


1974 Joaquin Phoenix, American actor (Gladiator, Walk the Line, The Master), born in San Juan, Puerto Rico

thanks, Julia

READERS INFO

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(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:

Who Failed Music Class?

Elvis Presley, the King of Rock N’ Roll, is a musical icon. His music is still popular and he is one of the best-selling artists of all time. That makes it even harder to believe that he failed a music class. While in high school, his music teacher told him he couldn’t sing. Elvis later said that music class was “the only thing I ever failed.”

Each anteater eats about 35,000 ants and termites each day.

Liam Neeson, the Boxer

Liam Neeson, star of movies such as Schindler’s List, Taken, and Star Wars, was a champion boxer. He was an amateur boxer from the ages of 9-17 and was a three-time Northern Ireland juvenile champion. He once said, “I had about 40 fights and I won about maybe 30.”

2.

1886 - 

President Grover Cleveland dedicated the Statue of Liberty, which is officially known as Liberty Enlightening the World. The statue was a gift and joint venture with France. France built and paid for the statue while the United States was responsible for building and financing its pedestal. The pedestal was paid for through fund-raising events with most of the funding coming from a large number of donors making small money donations.

On June 17, 1885, the statue arrived from France, but the pedestal was not completed until April 1886. Once the pedestal was completed, the statue was assembled and dedicated. The dedication day included a ticker-tape parade in New York City. President Cleveland then took a yacht to Bedloe's Island (which has since been renamed Liberty Island) for the statue's dedication. In 1936, President Franklin Roosevelt rededicated the Statue of Liberty on the 50th anniversary of its original dedication with a speech.

During World War II, the statue was not illuminated at night due to wartime blackout restrictions. However, on D-Day, June 6, 1944, the lights on the Statue of Liberty were used to flash, "V, for victory," using Morse code. The statue was again fully illuminated after VE (Victory in Europe) Day.

The statue was in need of repair, and in 1984, President Ronald Reagan announced the formation of a commission to raise funds to complete the work. Over $350 million in donations was raised and work began in 1984; the statue reopened to the public on July 5, 1986. France's President Mitterrand was in attendance at the rededication ceremony with President Reagan residing over "Liberty Weekend." Currently, an estimated 4 million people visit the statue each year.

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St. John's Lutheran Church Holiday Bazaar 2019

Nov 9, 2019 | Thornton, CO 

St. John's Lutheran Church|11040 Colorado Blvd

At St. John's Lutheran Church Holiday Bazaar, you can purchase gifts from a variety of different vendors. You can find everything from baked good to purses to quilts. Enjoy some yummy food while you shop around for those special gifts for that significant person in your life.

further information: St. John's New Christmas Bazaar

4.

Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market 2019

Dec 7, 2019 Dates | Trenton, NJ

Historic Roebling Machine Shop|675 S Clinton Ave

What could be more punk rock than going on a shopping spree? Your hard-earned cash can buy you classic video games, horror memorabilia, vinyl records, comic books and tons of other merchandise from more than 200 vendors on site. The Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market wouldn’t be complete without food trucks and live music acts to fuel your punk rock traditions.

further information: Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market

5.

Miami New Media Festival 2019

Oct 19 - Dec 2, 2019 | Miami, FL

Motion picture is one of the most imaginative art forms we have outside of selfies. Film and video puts the city of Miami into motion every October, and is an interactive experience that transcends staring at a dull painting. To get immersed into the experience, there are screenings, video mapping, audio-visual live performances, educational workshops and lectures to get you thinking about art in new ways.

further information: miami new media festival



Pictures of the day

A prokaryote is a unicellular organism that lacks a membrane-bound nucleus, mitochondria, or any other membrane-bound organelle. The word prokaryote comes from the Greek πρό (pro, 'before') and κάρυον (karyon, 'nut' or 'kernel'). Prokaryotes are divided into two domains, Archaea and Bacteria. Species with nuclei and organelles are placed in the third domain, Eukaryota. Prokaryotes reproduce without fusion of gametes. The first living organisms are thought to have been prokaryotes. In prokaryotes, all the intracellular water-soluble components (proteins, DNA and metabolites) are located together in the cytoplasm enclosed by the cell membrane, rather than in separate cellular compartments. Bacteria, however, do possess protein-based bacterial microcompartments, which are thought to act as primitive organelles enclosed in protein shells. Some prokaryotes, such as cyanobacteria, may form large colonies. Others, such as myxobacteria, have multicellular stages in their life cycles. This picture is a labelled diagram of a typical prokaryotic bacterial cell.

PATAGONIA NATIONAL PARK, CHILE

A guanaco herd in a new park. A conservation group has helped to expand the country’s national parklands by nearly 40 percent.

knit ... Halloween
thanks, Cindy

Adults Pumpkin Hat

knit
thanks, Leah

Cropped cardigan knitting pattern

knit

Adirondack pattern by Kory Stamper

knit

Rosalind pattern by Berroco Design Team

knit

Afghan Knitalong Square 3 - Step Up Your Game

Crochet Pattern of the Day: 

thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Cozy Fall Shrug pattern by Simply Collectible

crochet ... Halloween
thanks, Charlotte

Pumpkin Pattern

crochet
thanks, Bertha

Super Hero Free Pattern

crochet

MARINA WRAP

crochet

Fish Scales Carpet pattern by Magic Carpet Studio

crochet

brain teaser blanket pattern by Jellina Verhoeff

RECIPE

thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

Twice-Baked Potatoes

CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

Slow-Cooker Denver Omelet Breakfast Pie

1973

SWEETS

thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

A Spice Cookie to Share Recipe

1930's Glenwood

ADULT COLORING

The Joyland midway in 1979

CRAFTS ... Halloween

thanks, Kathy

Floating Head Hanging Ghosts

CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Halloween

thanks, Bella

DIY Mini Piñatas for Kids Halloween Fun!

PUZZLE

Dog Spaniel Friz Jigsaw Puzzle

WORD SEARCH

across after aside blanket carbon career effect event excite

grant green hotel inside interpret lilac

model nomenclature outstanding performance pest plea point

race range respect seed seen shore start storm

study stymied swing tape tart travel truck video watch

SUDOKU ... very hard

solution:

QUOTE

Cupboard love-Sheltering from an air raid in London during the Blitz

CLEVER 

Give a glossy boost to matte lipstick. 

Mix some of your favorite matte lipstick with a bit of jelly on the back of your hand, then apply it to your lips with a lip brush. Gorgeous!

EYE OPENER 

thanks, Heide

‘129 Ways to Get a Husband’ article From 1958 Shows How Different Our World Is Now.

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

It is a curious thing that every creed promises a paradise which will be absolutely uninhabitable for anyone of civilized taste. -Evelyn Waugh, novelist (28 Oct 1903-1966)

OPTICAL ILLUSION

This mountain range is not really next to a lake. That thing that looks like a lake is actually a concrete wall. 

The shadows perfect hit the wall making it’s white paint appear to be the color of lake water. The sun directly hitting the top of the wall gives it the illusion that it’s a sandy shore.