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Celebrate Play More Cards Day
Cards get a bad rap sometimes—and true, there are cards games that can be very addictive if not kept under control. But cards can also be the source of great entertainment for friends just who just want to hang out and spend some time together, laughing an relaxing.
Playing friends for small sums of money can turn up the heat and makes things even more interesting. In general, however, playing cards is just fun, and as with most fun things that relax us, it’s typically a good idea to do more of them and let your brain take a break from the stress it’s used to for a change. This is where Play More Cards Day comes in.
History of Play More Cards Day
Play More Cards Day was created in 2013 by Bicycle Cards, the biggest producer of playing cards in the United States. The company began producing their cards in 1885, and they have since had sizable roles in various important historical events. For example, during World War II, the deck was designed as a puzzle, which when put together, became a map. This map was supposed to help potential prisoners make their way to safety once they escaped.
Wars also prompted Bicycle Cards to create waterproof cards that would not peel, rip or fall apart after coming into contact with water or moisture. During the Vietnam War, the ace of spades printed on Bicycle Cards’ playing cards was thought to have severe psychological effects on the Viet Cong, which viewed it as a symbol of death and infinite bad luck for their activities.
Initially, this rumor was false, but as time went by and American soldiers continued to use Bicycle Cards’ ace of spades as their symbol, it eventually did become a relevant part of Vietnam War psychological warfare symbolism.
Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 - September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and printmaker, best known for his marine subjects. He is considered one of the foremost painters in 19th century America and a preeminent figure in American art. Largely self-taught, Homer began his career working as a commercial illustrator. He subsequently took up oil painting and produced major studio works characterized by the weight and density he exploited from the medium. He also worked extensively in watercolor, creating a fluid and prolific oeuvre, primarily chronicling his working vacations.
Joke of the Day
What happened to the cat who ate a ball of yarn?
She had mittens.
Word of the Day
somedeal
MEANING:
adverb: Somewhat; to some degree.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Old English sum (some) + dael (deal). Earliest documented use: 725.
USAGE:
“A great, sweet lady like you wouldn’t think it, of course, but it’s a godsend at times for a lone woman when she’s ugly enough to turn cream sour, and somedeal crooked o’ the body into the bargain.”
George W. Gough; The Yeoman Adventurer; G.P. Putnam’s Sons; 1917.
George W. Gough; The Yeoman Adventurer; G.P. Putnam’s Sons; 1917.
Idiom of the Day
(A) SPANNER IN THE WORKS
Something that prevents or disrupts an event from happening
We had invited everyone round for a BBQ today, but the rain has really thrown a spanner in the works!
We had invited everyone round for a BBQ today, but the rain has really thrown a spanner in the works!
This Day in History
1803 - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled itself to be the final interpreter of all constitutional issues.
1866 - In Washington, DC, an American flag made entirely of American bunting was displayed for the first time.
1900 - New York City Mayor Van Wyck signed the contract to begin work on New York's first rapid transit tunnel. The tunnel would link Manhattan and Brooklyn. The ground breaking ceremony was on March 24, 1900.
1938 - The first nylon bristle toothbrush was made. It was the first time that nylon yarn had been used commercially.
1940 - Frances Langford recorded "When You Wish Upon a Star."
1987 - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, of the Los Angeles Lakers, got his first three-point shot in the NBA.
1987 - Fats Domino received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 29th annual Grammy Awards.
1997 - Dick Enberg received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2007 - The Virginia General Assembly passed a resolution expressing "profound regret" for the state's role in slavery.
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DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, February 24
Charming, quirky, and outgoing, it might surprise some that you require a lot of time to yourself to recharge and refresh yourself just to get back on track. You are an interesting conversationalist, including as many people as possible in the conversation, and you are extremely versatile as well. You bend over backwards to help those you care about. Your compassionate side is well-developed, but so is your business sense. You have a good head for business, although it may take you some time to choose the right career path for you. Famous people born today:
1786 Wilhelm Grimm, German story teller (Grimm's Fairy Tales), born in Hanau, Hesse-Cassel, Holy Roman Empire (d. 1859)
1874 Honus Wagner, American Baseball Hall of Fame shortstop (8-time NL batting champion), born in Chartiers Borough, Pennsylvania (d. 1955)
1955 Steve Jobs, American computer entrepreneur and co-founder of Apple, born in San Francisco, California (d. 2011)
1977 Floyd Mayweather, featherweight boxer (Olympic bronze 1996), born in Grand Rapids Michigan
READERS INFO
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(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:
Russia’s closed cities were literally cities that were “closed”. Only certain residents were allowed to enter. They wouldn’t show up on maps (not till 1993). If you were allowed to enter them, you had to keep it a secret. Trains and bus routes would not go to these cities. These cities were created in order to hide Russia’s research and work for their nuclear weapons program.
Peanuts are not nuts. If they aren't nuts, then what are they? They are legumes. Real nuts (also called drupes) grow on trees while peanuts grow underground.
The Richter scale was invented in 1935 by Charles Richter. Richter, an American seismologist from Ohio, developed a mathematical formula to compare the strength or magnitude of one earthquake to another. The Richter scale was replaced in 1979 by the Moment Magnitude Scale.
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1969 - A Boy Named Sue
The song “A Boy Named Sue” was made famous by music legend Johnny Cash. The song, which was recorded at the San Quentin State Prison concert on February, 24, 1969, was released as a single in July of that same year. The person who wrote the lyrics for that song was also a famous and known name. So who wrote this popular song? The answer would be Shel Silverstein, a poet and writer who wrote children’s books such as The Giving Tree and Where the Sidewalk Ends.
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1803 - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled itself to be the final interpreter of all constitutional issues.
Russia’s closed cities were literally cities that were “closed”. Only certain residents were allowed to enter. They wouldn’t show up on maps (not till 1993). If you were allowed to enter them, you had to keep it a secret. Trains and bus routes would not go to these cities. These cities were created in order to hide Russia’s research and work for their nuclear weapons program.
Peanuts are not nuts. If they aren't nuts, then what are they? They are legumes. Real nuts (also called drupes) grow on trees while peanuts grow underground.
The Richter scale was invented in 1935 by Charles Richter. Richter, an American seismologist from Ohio, developed a mathematical formula to compare the strength or magnitude of one earthquake to another. The Richter scale was replaced in 1979 by the Moment Magnitude Scale.
The song “A Boy Named Sue” was made famous by music legend Johnny Cash. The song, which was recorded at the San Quentin State Prison concert on February, 24, 1969, was released as a single in July of that same year. The person who wrote the lyrics for that song was also a famous and known name. So who wrote this popular song? The answer would be Shel Silverstein, a poet and writer who wrote children’s books such as The Giving Tree and Where the Sidewalk Ends.
Omaha Fashion Week 2020
Feb 23 - 29, 2020 | Omaha, NE
Omaha Design Center|1502 Cuming St
Omaha Fashion Week in Nebraska is a celebration of emerging and established fashion labels and collections, both homegrown and from national industry professionals. The six-day engagement takes place twice a year and features catwalk designer showcases, a fashion camp for the younger fashionistas and mixers.
further information: Omaha Fashion Week
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Motor City Tattoo Expo 2020
Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2020 | Detroit, MI
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center|400 Renaissance Center
As the name would suggest, the Motor City Tattoo Expo in Detroit, Michigan, boasts a massive festival that celebrates some of the finest tattoo artists in the business. Tattoo enthusiasts come from far and wide to view art and get tattooed by industry experts from around the country. In addition to being an incredibly unique festival experience, the event provides artists with a platform to display their best work.
further information: Motor City Tattoo Expo
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True/False Film Festival 2020
Mar 5 - 8, 2020 | Columbia, MO
Every year, True/False brings a multitude of talented visual artists from near and far to reinvent venues and transform public spaces. What began as a visual backdrop for our fest seventeen years ago is now an integral part of every aspect of what we do.
further information: True/False Film Fest
Pictures of the day
Pictures of the day
The Tarvasjõgi is a 30-kilometre-long (19 mi) river in Estonia. It is a tributary of the Jäneda, which in turn flows into the Jägala and thence to the Baltic Sea, and has a 64.7-square-kilometre (25.0 sq mi) drainage basin. This picture shows the Tarvasjõgi flowing through a forested landscape in the Põhja-Kõrvemaa Nature Reserve. The area was scoured by glaciers, the most recent one retreating 12,000 years ago, and displays diverse features, including eskers, sand and gravel kames, fens, sandy heaths, bogs, and more than thirty lakes. Almost half of the reserve is covered by bog and riparian forests, with a forest cover of 40 percent consisting mostly of coniferous trees. Wolves, Eurasian lynxes and brown bears can be found here, as well as protected birds such as black storks, golden eagles, western capercaillies and common cranes.
Poland
When the ponds are drained in the Barycz Valley, thousands of birds gather to eat fish. First came the first egrets and gulls. When an eagle appeared all the gulls flew off while the egrets stood motionless creating this striking image.
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Men's Irish Knit Cardigan
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Juliana
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Sampler Knit Blanket
Knit Pattern of the Day:
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
crochet
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crochet ... Easter
thanks, Ava
Crochet Baby Chick and Easter Egg Bunny
Snow Angel Cardigan Free Crochet Pattern by Hopeful Honey
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Pig and piglet
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Adelaide Cowl
RECIPE ... Easter
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent
SWEETS
thanks, Sara
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... game
thanks, Jill
PUZZLE
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SUDOKU ... hard
solution:
QUOTE
CLEVER
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
Easy Microwave Cleanup
Baking soda can help clean out all the spilled sauces inside the microwave. Mix two tablespoons of baking soda into a bowl with a cup of water, and let the concoction settle for three minutes. Your microwave will be as good as new!
EYE OPENER
Winslow Homer
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
When once the itch of literature comes over a man, nothing can cure it but the scratching of a pen. -Samuel Lover, songwriter, composer, novelist, and artist (24 Feb 1797-1868)
OPTICAL ILLUSION
Depending on how you look at it, you can probably perceive either to be true.
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