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Celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day
You scream, I scream, we all scream for…Frozen Yogurt? Yes! Frozen yogurt is the delicious, creamy treat we all love. Yogurt was first invented over 4,000 years ago in the Middle East and India and then slowly made its way across the world over the centuries. But it wasn’t until the 1970’s the brilliant idea of freezing yogurt (and offering a ‘healthier’ alternative) created the taste sensation we love today. Since then, though tastes have cycled from sweet to sour, frozen yogurt has secured a place in our dessert lexicon. So, on February 6, pull the lever at your favorite frozen yogurt shop to celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day.
thanks for the Blast From the Past photos,
Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
Big whipped hair was very much the go-ahead style in the 1960s
Joke of the Day
EDUCATED FOOL
A student at a management school came up to a pretty girl and hugged her without any warning.
The surprised girl said, “What was that?”
The guy smiled at her, “Direct marketing!”
The girl slapped him soundly.
“What was that?!” said the boy, holding his cheek.
“Customer feedback.”
The surprised girl said, “What was that?”
The guy smiled at her, “Direct marketing!”
The girl slapped him soundly.
“What was that?!” said the boy, holding his cheek.
“Customer feedback.”
Daytona Beach-circa 1904
Word of the Day
saber-rattling or or sabre-rattling
MEANING:
noun: Threatening words or action, for example, in the form of a flamboyant display of military power.
ETYMOLOGY:
From saber/sabre (a heavy cavalry sword with a curved blade), from French sabre, from German dialect Sabel (now Säbel), probably ultimately of Slav origin, from Hungarian szablyy + rattle (to make a quick succession of sharp noises), probably ultimately of imitative origin. Earliest documented use: 1922.
USAGE:
“Word just came down that something is heating up between Egypt and Israel. Probably only a bunch of saber-rattling, but it could turn serious.”
Kim Barnes; In the Kingdom of Men; Knopf; 2012.
Kim Barnes; In the Kingdom of Men; Knopf; 2012.
Students at Beauty School Learning Eye Brow and Make Up Techniques. 1940s
Idiom of the Day
RING A BELL
When something seems familiar or you’ve heard it before
Person A: “Do you know Hannah Stewart?”Person B: “That name does ring a bell, but I can’t think why.”
Person A: “Do you know Hannah Stewart?”Person B: “That name does ring a bell, but I can’t think why.”
This Day in History
1843 - "The Virginia Minstrels" opened at the Bowery Amphitheatre in New York City. It was the first minstrel show in America.
1911 - The first old-age home for pioneers opened in Prescott, AZ.
1926 - The National Football League adopted a rule that made players ineligible for competition until their college class graduated.
1933 - The 20th Amendment to the Constitution was declared in effect. The amendment moved the start of presidential, vice-presidential and congressional terms from March to January.
1937 - K. Elizabeth Ohi became the first Japanese woman lawyer when she received her degree from John Marshall Law School in Chicago, IL.
1943 - Frank Sinatra made his debut as vocalist on radio's "Your Hit Parade."
1952 - Britain's King George VI died. His daughter, Elizabeth II, succeeded him.
1956 - St. Patrick Center opened in Kankakee, IL. It was the first circular school building in the United States.
1971 - NASA Astronaut Alan B. Shepard used a six-iron that he had brought inside his spacecraft and swung at three golf balls on the surface of the moon.
1973 - Construction began on the CN Tower in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
1985 - The French mineral water company, Perrier, debuted its first new product in 123 years. The new items were water with a twist of lemon, lime or orange.
1987 - Sonny Bono declared his candidacy for mayor of Palm Springs.
1998 - Washington National Airport was renamed for U.S. President Ronald Reagan with the signing of a bill by U.S. President Clinton.
2000 - In Finland, Foreign Minister Tarja Halonen became the first woman to be elected president.
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, February 6
You are a peace-loving person who is sincerely concerned for others. There is an intuitive and even psychic side to you, and you tend to radiate a calm and appealing manner that readily attracts others. In fact, you are generally considered extremely attractive no matter what you look like, as you radiate a special warmth that is hard to resist. You have strong principles and values, but you can also be quite self-indulgent, although usually unapologetically so. Love and family mean the world to you. Famous people born today:
1756 Aaron Burr, 3rd US Vice President (D-R: 1801-05) who killed Alexander Hamilton in a pistol duel, born in Newark, New Jersey (d. 1836)
1911 Ronald Reagan, 40th US President (Republican: 1981-89) and actor (Bedtime for Bonzo), born in Tampico, Illinois (d. 2004)
1913 Mary Leakey, British paleoanthropologist, discovered earliest human footprints (3.6 million years old), born in London (d. 1996)
1945 Bob Marley, Jamaican reggae musician (Exodus, One Love), born in Nine Mile, Saint Ann, Jamaica (d. 1981)
1950 Natalie Cole, American vocalist (Pink Cadillac, Miss You Like Crazy), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 2015)
thanks, Jessica
READERS INFO
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(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:
You fart on average 14 times a day, and each fart travels from your body at 7 mph.
Fans of the Irish stout have long noticed that many of the bubbles in a fresh pint of Guinness actually sink instead of floating toward the top – completely opposite from most other carbonated beverages.
There’s been a disturbing amount of scientific research devoted to understanding why. Guinness is among the few
beers to which brewmasters add nitrogen gas during the brewing process. The bubbles in most beers are composed of carbon dioxide, which forms relatively large bubbles. The nitrogen results in a less bitter taste, a creamy long-lasting
head, and smaller bubbles that sink while the beer is settling.
The surface of Mars is covered in rust, making the planet appear red.
2.
1937 -
TODAY: John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men is published on this date.
3.
1843 - "The Virginia Minstrels" opened at the Bowery Amphitheatre in New York City. It was the first minstrel show in America.
You fart on average 14 times a day, and each fart travels from your body at 7 mph.
beers to which brewmasters add nitrogen gas during the brewing process. The bubbles in most beers are composed of carbon dioxide, which forms relatively large bubbles. The nitrogen results in a less bitter taste, a creamy long-lasting
head, and smaller bubbles that sink while the beer is settling.
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Igloofest 2020
Jan 16 - Feb 8, 2020 | Montréal, QC
Quai Jacques-Cartier|de la Commune St E
Igloofest brings fans of electronic music to Montréal, combining icy décor and steel architecture with scintillating performances by the best local and international DJs and producers. Despite taking place over four weekends in the winter, this festival is one of the hottest events in the city. Stay warm at this open air rave by getting down on the dance floor, or get decked out in winter gear and compete in the winter wear competition, Iglooswag.
further information: Home
4.
Saranac Lake Winter Carnival 2020
Jan 31 - Feb 9, 2020 | Saranac Lake, NY
It's gonna take a thick coat and even thicker skin to beat the cold. You should know better; you aren't going to warm up at the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival if all you do is stand there. Over the course of 10 days, there will be plenty of winter-based activities to keep the blood pumping and your body temperature at normal levels. Ice skating, live entertainment, ski racing and watching firework shows are just some ideas to get you started, but there's much more for you to tackle while you're here.
further information: Saranac Lake Winter Carnival
5.
Dartmouth Winter Carnival 2020
Feb 6 - 9, 2020 | Hanover, NH
This hundred year old festival celebrates Dartmouth's winter sports teams. Explore ice sculptures and help determine who wins the annual poster competition. Don't worry, you don't have to be an athlete to enjoy the fun!
further information: Winter Carnival
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Pictures of the day
1964
Pictures of the day
The Indian vulture (Gyps indicus) is an Old World vulture
native to India, Pakistan and Nepal. It has been listed as
critically endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2002. The
cause of the catastrophic reduction in their numbers has been
identified to be the use by farmers of the veterinary drug
diclofenac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug which extends
an animal's working life, but makes its carcase toxic to vultures
if the drug was recently administered. The Indian government
has banned the use of the drug, and it is hoped that the vultures
will stage a comeback. This photograph shows a group of Indian
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Woman Forced to Remove Dying Tree,
Turns It Into Tiny Library Instead
The Picturephone
knit
thanks, Stella
knit
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knit
knit
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
Zeppelin Scarf
crochet
crochet
RECIPE
thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Gloria
SWEETS ... Valentine's Day
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS ... Valentine's Day
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crafts
PUZZLE
Nuclear bomb explosion, 1953
SUDOKU ... very hard
1908 Olympic squad
QUOTE
Brad Pitt's prom photo
CLEVER
Cupboard love - Sheltering from an air raid in London during the Blitz
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Gloria
SWEETS ... Valentine's Day
thanks, Lesley
Valentine's Day Chocolate Bark
Valentine's Day Chocolate Bark
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS ... Valentine's Day
thanks, Ellie
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crafts
thanks, Renee
PUZZLE
| barrier believe color comic crowd dame departure detour different | endure extend faith fear fiat hint improve | mirror mural nice nude obedience orbs | pages parade paste personality predict profit reign roil routine | same search signature snoot technician tore treat vision |
Nuclear bomb explosion, 1953
SUDOKU ... very hard
solution:
1908 Olympic squad
QUOTE
thanks, Sandy
Budapest in the '20's shows a tradition we continue to this day - half man and half woman clothing.
Budapest in the '20's shows a tradition we continue to this day - half man and half woman clothing.
Brad Pitt's prom photo
CLEVER
thanks, Winnie
A program to help you type better!
Cupboard love - Sheltering from an air raid in London during the Blitz
EYE OPENER
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
There's a schizoid quality to our relationship with animals, in which sentiment and brutality exist side by side. Half the dogs in America will receive Christmas presents this year, yet few of us pause to consider the miserable life of the pig -- an animal easily as intelligent as a dog -- that becomes the Christmas ham. -Michael Pollan, professor and writer (b. 6 Feb 1955)
OPTICAL ILLUSION
This photo is a perfect example of the Ponzo illusion in real life. The two red lines are exactly the same size, but they look different because of the objects in the background.
Want proof? Tilt your head and look at the lines again, or whip out a ruler and measure those puppies. Is your mind blown yet?
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