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Celebrate Madly in Love with Me Day
Ladies, every year on the day before you lavish the significant other in your life with all your love, step back and prepare by focusing as much attention on yourself.
Yes, you deserve every bit as much of your love as does the object of your affections.
That is the concept behind Madly In Love With Me Day, held on February 13th, the day before Valentines Day.
It was founded by Californian self-help guru Christine Arylo, author of “Madly In Love With ME, The Daring Adventure To Becoming Your Own Best Friend”
It was founded by Californian self-help guru Christine Arylo, author of “Madly In Love With ME, The Daring Adventure To Becoming Your Own Best Friend”
The philosophy is that to truly be able to show love to others, a woman must first be empowered to love herself without apology so throw away those diet books for a day, treat yourself to your favorite lunch in the company of people you know love and respect you as you are today.
Joke of the Day
Q. What did the flame say to his buddies after he fell in love?
A. “I found the perfect match!”
Word of the Day
cuntline or contline or cantline
MEANING:
noun:
1. The spiraling groove between two strands of a rope.
2. The space between bilges (the widest part) of two casks stowed side by side.
1. The spiraling groove between two strands of a rope.
2. The space between bilges (the widest part) of two casks stowed side by side.
ETYMOLOGY:
From cant (slope), from French from Latin cantus (corner), from canthus (rim). Earliest documented use: 1848.
USAGE:
“The cuntline in the rope of our legs.”
Nadine Botha; Ants Moving the House Millimetres; Deep South; 2005.
Nadine Botha; Ants Moving the House Millimetres; Deep South; 2005.
Idiom of the Day
SHED LIGHT ON (SOMETHING)
To reveal information about something or to clarify something
You were in the office on Tuesday when the incident took place so perhaps you could shed some light on it for us?
You were in the office on Tuesday when the incident took place so perhaps you could shed some light on it for us?
This Day in History
1741 - "The American Magazine," the first magazine in the U.S., was published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1889 - Norman Coleman became the first U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
1914 - The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (known as ASCAP) was formed in New York City. The society was founded to protect the copyrighted musical compositions of its members.
1937 - The comic strip "Prince Valiant" appeared for the first time.
1955 - Israel acquired 4 of the 7 Dead Sea scrolls.
1965 - Sixteen-year-old Peggy Fleming won the ladies senior figure skating title at Lake Placid, NY.
1978 - "Al Green Day" was declared in Los Angeles, CA.
1988 - Michael Jackson bought a ranch in Santa Ynez, California that he called "Neverland."
1997 - Astronauts on the space shuttle Discovery brought the Hubble Space Telescope aboard for a tune up. The tune up allowed the telescope to see further into the universe.
2000 - Charles M. Schulz's last original Sunday "Peanuts" comic strip appeared in newspapers. Schulz had died the day before.
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If You Were Born Today, February 13
You work very hard for the things that are important to you. You instinctively appreciate what you have and that it might not be there tomorrow. While this could translate to nervousness or perhaps pessimism, especially when it comes to money, many of you are simply determined, proactive, hard-working, and realistic. You are highly intelligent and intuitive. Others can rely upon you. Famous people born today:
1743 Joseph Banks, English botanist and naturalist who accompanied James Cook on board the Endeavour, born in London (d. 1820)
1885 Bess Truman, US First Lady (1945-52), born in Independence, Missouri (d. 1982)
1910 William Shockley, American physicist who helped invent the transistor (1956 Nobel), who was also known for his racist eugenics views, born in London, England (d. 1989)
1944 Jerry Springer, English-born US talk show host (Jerry Springer Show), born in London, England
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READERS INFO
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(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:
Eddie Murphy was once set to appear in a Star Trek movie, to the point where his part was written into the screenplay. If all had gone to plan, he would have appeared in 1986's Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, one of the most successful movies in the Trek series
The water from the Dead Sea (located in Israel) is so salty, that ingesting only 3 drops can lead to the early stages of dehydration
Americans consume 13 BILLION quarts of popcorn every year? That's a tasty fact!
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GET A DIFFERENT NAME DAY
1741 - "The American Magazine," the first magazine in the U.S., was published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Eddie Murphy was once set to appear in a Star Trek movie, to the point where his part was written into the screenplay. If all had gone to plan, he would have appeared in 1986's Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, one of the most successful movies in the Trek series
The water from the Dead Sea (located in Israel) is so salty, that ingesting only 3 drops can lead to the early stages of dehydration
If you're called Phil, but you always wanted to be named something a little more flowery (say Barnaby), or unusual (how about Pilot Inspektor?), or hip (hello, Noah), today's the day to take the plunge and give yourself a new moniker.
If you're called Phil, but you always wanted to be named something a little more flowery (say Barnaby), or unusual (how about Pilot Inspektor?), or hip (hello, Noah), today's the day to take the plunge and give yourself a new moniker.
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Valentine Haunt 2020
Feb 14 - 15, 2020 | Sacramento, CA
Valentine Haunt Sacramento|4909 Auburn Blvd
We're Back, Sacramento! Ultimate Terror Scream Park unleashes 2 Extraordinary VALENTINE Haunted Houses! Grab your friends or significant other and get scared at this terrifying event!
further information: Valentine Haunt
4.
Black History Month Film Festival 2020
Feb 21 - Mar 1, 2020 | Chicago, IL
Created by the community-engaged Chicago Urban League advocacy group, the Black History Month Film Festival in Chicago celebrates the achievements of African American storytellers, directors and actors with a focus on cinematic works that inspire change. Held on four days during Black History Month, the event spotlights feature-length pieces that deal with poverty, the education system and black students, violence and the experiences of youths in the urban setting. Q&A and discussion sessions take place after each presentation.
further information: SocialWorks' 3rd Annual Black History Month Film Fest
5.
City of Lake Dallas' Mardi Gras 2020
Feb 21, 2020 | Lake Dallas, TX
Lake Dallas City Hall|212 Main St
A New Orleans holiday comes to Texas with this colorful family-friendly event! Locals and visitors celebrate together as they eat an assortment of delectable cuisine, shop at the various vendors and enjoy live music. In keeping with tradition, there is also a parade with floats, beads and costumes with traditional themes and colors. City of Lake Dallas' Mardi Gras is a chance for the whole family to enjoy a variety of Louisiana-style entertainment and fun.
further information: Mardi Gras
Pictures of the day
Pictures of the day
Marian Dawkins (born 13 February 1945) is a British biologist
and professor of ethology at the University of Oxford. Previously
married to evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins, her research
has focused on animal behaviour and animal welfare. She is
sceptical as to whether science can establish that animals have
consciousness, and therefore its role in the definition and
measurement of animal welfare and suffering. Instead, her view
is that good animal welfare depends on determining the needs
and wants of the animals; she studied the activities and
interactions of hens and deduced that the availability of floor-
space in traditional battery cages deprived the birds of their
ability to participate in their natural behaviours. This photograph
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Silage bales covered with snow are lined up behind a tree in Goerisried.
knit
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knit
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Knit Pattern of the Day:
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crochet ... Valentine's Day
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crochet ... Valentine's Day
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CROCKPOT RECIPE
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SWEETS ... Valentine's Day
CROCKPOT RECIPE
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SWEETS ... Valentine's Day
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White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS ... Valentine's Day
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PUZZLE
SUDOKU ... medium
QUOTE
PUZZLE
| access advisor carnage chance chase concern critical | delay disposable enhance ennui everywhere furrow | income lied lope mercy neutral | palette paper parade pile profession quality radon reduce risky | science score slide smart solid sweep upset |
SUDOKU ... medium
solution:
QUOTE
CLEVER ... Valentine's Day
EYE OPENER
The History of Valentine Day
Hull Museums have a large collection of Valentine's Cards and other objects associated with Valentines but where did the tradition originate? The history of Valentine's Day is surrounded in mystery, though February has always been the month of romance. St Valentine's Day contains both Christian and ancient Roman tradition.
Who was Valentine?
It is believed that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than married ones he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine realised this injustice and performed secret marriages for young lovers. When Valentine's actions were discovered Claudius ordered that he be put to death.
It is also believed that Valentine sent his first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison it is believed that he fell in love with a young girl, daughter of a prison jailor. Before his death, it was suggested that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'from your Valentine'; a saying that is used in cards today.
Most of the myths and legends show Valentine as sympathetic, heroic and a romantic figure. By the Middle Ages Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France.
The oldest known Valentine still exists today as a poem written by Charles Duke of Orleans to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt. The greeting that was written in 1415 is part of the manuscript collection at the British Library in London. The Oldest known Valentines message in the English Language is also at the British Library, written in Norfolk more than 500 years ago, the love letter dates to 1477 and was from Margery Brews to her fiance John Paston.
Most of the myths and legends show Valentine as sympathetic, heroic and a romantic figure. By the Middle Ages Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France.
Survival of Valentine cards
The oldest known Valentine still exists today as a poem written by Charles Duke of Orleans to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt. The greeting that was written in 1415 is part of the manuscript collection at the British Library in London. The Oldest known Valentines message in the English Language is also at the British Library, written in Norfolk more than 500 years ago, the love letter dates to 1477 and was from Margery Brews to her fiance John Paston.
Most that survive in the Hull Museums collection are Victorian in date (1837-1901). They are usually handmade and hand printed so would have been very expensive to produce and purchase, until printing became cheaper and mass produced.
In the United Kingdom Valentines Day began to be popular in the 17th century. By mid 18th century it was common for friends and lovers in all social classes to exchange small tokens of affection or handwritten notes. Public displays of affected were discouraged at this time so a card or token could say things that people couldn't.
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
The crucial disadvantage of aggression, competitiveness, and skepticism as national characteristics is that these qualities cannot be turned off at five o'clock. -Margaret Halsey, novelist (13 Feb 1910-1997)
OPTICAL ILLUSION
Take out a ruler!
The soldiers are all of the same height.
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