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Celebrate Sticky Bun Day
Whether you have a sweet tooth or prefer a carbohydrate filled treat, the sticky bun is the ideal gastronomic delight to fill the brief. Fortunately for those who enjoy a good sticky bun, an entire day is dedicated to celebrating and eating them – Sticky Bun Day.
The exact origins of the sticky bun are debatable, as is the history of Sticky Bun Day. While some attribute the sticky bun to the Ancient Egyptians, others argue that it originates in Germany. However, one thing that is agreed on is that German settlers brought the sticky bun to Pennsylvania in the United States. These pastries were originally called ‘schnecken’ and are a speciality of Philadelphia.
Of course there is only one thing you can do to celebrate Sticky Bun Day in all its glory and that is to make or eat as many of these delicious snacks as possible!
Iconic French fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy (Feb 21, 1927–Mar 10, 2018) was known for his elegant haute couture designs and years-long professional relationship with Audrey Hepburn. After attending art school, Hubert de Givenchy worked for several important fashion designers in Paris. He opened his own design house in 1952 and was immediately praised for his chic, feminine designs.
Joke of the Day
WHY DID YOU GO THERE?
A local citizen ran for a political position for the first time and won. "Congratulate me," he says to his wife. "I won the nomination!"
The wife replies, surprised, "Honestly?"
"Now why in thunder did you want to bring up that point for?"
The wife replies, surprised, "Honestly?"
"Now why in thunder did you want to bring up that point for?"
Word of the Day
whicker
MEANING:
verb intr.:
1. To neigh.
2. To laugh in a half-suppressed manner.
ETYMOLOGY:
Of imitative origin. Earliest documented use: 1656.
USAGE:
“She whickered, that soft, chortlelike noise that passed for a laugh among her people.”
Steve Perry; The Vastalimi Gambit; Penguin; 2013.
Idiom of the Day
1. To neigh.
2. To laugh in a half-suppressed manner.
Steve Perry; The Vastalimi Gambit; Penguin; 2013.
SO FAR, SO GOOD
To express satisfaction with how a situation is progressing
Person A: “How is the building work going?”Person B: “So far, so good…the house is still standing!”
Person A: “How is the building work going?”Person B: “So far, so good…the house is still standing!”
This Day in History
1842 - John J. Greenough patented the sewing machine.
1848 - The Communist Manifesto was published by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
1866 - Lucy B. Hobbs became the first woman to graduate from a dental school. The school was the Ohio College of Dental Surgery in Cincinnati.
1878 - The first telephone directories issued in the U.S. were distributed to residents in New Haven, CT. It was a single page of only fifty names.
1893 - Composer Andres Segovia was born.
1925 - The first issue of "The New Yorker" was published.
1947 - Edwin Land demonstrated the Polaroid Land Camera to the Optical Society of America in New York City. It was the first camera to take, develop and print a picture on photo paper all in about 60 seconds. The photos were black and white. The camera went on sale the following year.
1970 - The Jackson 5 made their TV debut on "American Bandstand."
1975 - Former U.S. Attorney General John N. Mitchell and former White House aides H.R. Haldeman and John D. Ehrlichman were sentenced to 2 1/2 to 8 years in prison for their roles in the Watergate cover-up.
1988 - In Baton Rouge, LA, TV evangelist Jimmy Swaggart confessed to his congregation that he was guilty of an unspecified sin. He announced that he was leaving the pulpit temporarily. Swaggart had been linked to an admitted prostitute.
1995 - Chicago stockbroker Steve Fossett became the first person to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean in a balloon. He landed in Leader, Saskatchewan, Canada.
2019 - At Cape Canaveral, FL, SpaceIL launched their Beresheet probe. It was the first privately funded mission to the Moon. The probe crash-landed on the Moon on April 11.
thanks, Dana
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, February 21
You are generally very well-liked and inspiring to others. Others might not know just how sensitive you are, as your outward personality is easygoing. A tad moody, you frequently experience restlessness on an emotional level. Many of you possess literary talents and a fine sense of humor. You have a pragmatic and organized side to your personality that is distinct but not always immediately apparent. Famous people born today:
1924 Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwean revolutionary, Prime Minister of Zimbabwe (1980-87) and 1st black President of Zimbabwe (1988-2017), born in Harare, Zimbabwe
1927 Hubert de Givenchy, French fashion designer (Audrey Hepburn's LBD) and founder of Givenchy (1952), born in Beauvais, France (d. 2018)
1933 Nina Simone [Eunice Waymon], American singer and civil rights activist (I Loves You, Porgy), born in Tyron, North Carolina (d. 2003)
1946 Alan Rickman, English actor (Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, Die Hard, Harry Potter), born in Hammersmith, London (d. 2016)
1964 Scott Kelly, American astronaut, born in Orange, New Jersey
1979 Jennifer Love Hewitt, American actress (Sarah Reeves-Party of Five), born in Waco, Texas
READERS INFO
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1903 -
TODAY: Angela Anaïs Juana Antolina Rosa Edelmira Nin y Culmell is born. Known professionally as Anaïs Nin, she was a French-American diarist, essayist, novelist, and writer of short stories and erotica.
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FEBRUARY 21, 1885 -
The Washington Monument was officially dedicated in Washington, DC. on this day in 1885. It was the tallest building in the world at the time of its completion in 1884, standing 555 feet, 5.125 inches. It opened to the public in 1889.
The National Park Service is modernizing the elevator to increase long term reliability.
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FEBRUARY 23, 1945 -
1842 - John J. Greenough patented the sewing machine.
1903 -
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TODAY: Angela Anaïs Juana Antolina Rosa Edelmira Nin y Culmell is born. Known professionally as Anaïs Nin, she was a French-American diarist, essayist, novelist, and writer of short stories and erotica.
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The Washington Monument was officially dedicated in Washington, DC. on this day in 1885. It was the tallest building in the world at the time of its completion in 1884, standing 555 feet, 5.125 inches. It opened to the public in 1889.
The National Park Service is modernizing the elevator to increase long term reliability.
Joe Rosenthal poses on top of Mt. Suribachi on Iwo Jima.
Joe Rosenthal poses on top of Mt. Suribachi on Iwo Jima.
On this day in 1945, the 28th Regiment of the Fifth Marine Division of the U.S. Marines reached the top of Mount Surabachi. A photograph of these Marines raising the American flag was taken by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal.
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On this day in 1945, the 28th Regiment of the Fifth Marine Division of the U.S. Marines reached the top of Mount Surabachi. A photograph of these Marines raising the American flag was taken by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal.
Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show 2020
Feb 13 - 23, 2020 | Scottsdale, AZ
WestWorld of Scottsdale|16601 North Pima Road
Every year, top horse owners, trainers and breeders from all over the globe come to the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show to compete for big money and prestige. After decades of growth, this world-renowned festival now includes nearly 2,400 horses in the major competitions.
further information: Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show :: Arabian Horse Association of Arizona
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Providence Children's Film Festival 2020
Feb 14 - 23, 2020 | Providence, RI
Films. Presentations. Workshops. Field Trips. Extraordinary independent and international films that cultivate empathy, foster a global perspective, spark new ideas and inspire audiences to think critically about their world.
further information: 2020 Festival: February 14-23, 2020 - Providence Children's Film Festival
6.
Matagorda County Fair 2020
Feb 22, 2020 | Bay City, TX
Matagorda County Fairgrounds|4511 FM2668
In Matagorda County, Texas, you'll get to experience good, old-fashioned Texas fun at this long-running county fair. Featuring livestock ready to kick up dirt in the rodeo, live country entertainment and carnival rides and food, there's plenty of engaging activities for all ages to enjoy.
further information: Matagorda County Fair Mobile
FRIDAY'S INTERESTING FACTS
In Uganda, around 48% of the population is under 15 years of age.
Of the 41 million inhabitants, nearly half of those are youths. If you were to expand the age to just 30, that brings the percentage up to 77%!
Of the 41 million inhabitants, nearly half of those are youths. If you were to expand the age to just 30, that brings the percentage up to 77%!
A sheep, a duck and a rooster were the first passengers in a hot air balloon.
You read that right – in 1783, the first hot air balloon was launched carrying a sheep, duck, and a rooster. The flight lasted for 8 minutes before landing safely with its passengers.
You read that right – in 1783, the first hot air balloon was launched carrying a sheep, duck, and a rooster. The flight lasted for 8 minutes before landing safely with its passengers.
A baby octopus is about the size of a flea when it is born.
You would think this would make them hard to spot, however since eggs are laid by the tens of thousands, it would be hard to miss a massive cluster of pea-sized octopuses!
You would think this would make them hard to spot, however since eggs are laid by the tens of thousands, it would be hard to miss a massive cluster of pea-sized octopuses!
The following can be read forward and backwards: Do geese see God?
This sentence is what is called a “palindrome.” The word itself is from the Greek “palin” meaning “back,” and “dromos” meaning “direction.”
This sentence is what is called a “palindrome.” The word itself is from the Greek “palin” meaning “back,” and “dromos” meaning “direction.”
The United States Navy has started using Xbox controllers for their periscopes.
You read that right – because the control stick for periscopes is so complicated, using Xbox controllers reduces the learning time from hours to minutes.
PATTERN BOOK FRIDAY
Pictures of the day
You read that right – because the control stick for periscopes is so complicated, using Xbox controllers reduces the learning time from hours to minutes.
PATTERN BOOK FRIDAY
Pictures of the day
Ibukun Odusote is a Nigerian civil servant in IT and administration.
She was responsible for setting up Nigeria's country code top-level
Born in Ogun State, she graduated in computer science and
economics from Obafemi Awolowo University and later earned an
MBA and an MSc from the University of Lagos. Odusote has also
served as the permanent secretary to Akinwumi Adesina at the
Political Affairs Department of the Secretary to the Government of
the Federation. She was made a life patron of the Nigeria Internet
Registration Association in 2013 for her pioneering work.
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Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Ice rainbows appear through ice fog. These rare rainbows occur when the sun interacts with ice crystals suspended in the air.
knit
thanks, Ethel
thanks, Nancy
knit
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
thanks, Renee
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent
SWEETS
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... recipe
PUZZLE
SUDOKU ... easy
QUOTE
CLEVER
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent
SWEETS
COOKBOOK FRIDAY
The Stone Soup Cookbook
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... recipe
thanks, Lucy
PUZZLE
| afraid along bury cameo clinic difficult documentary does | early emotion express gland ground heavy income increase | keno lasting lots model office pride | quaver reach rescue rocket sari share sister solar | solve space stuck surge taste tenet towns train travel |
SUDOKU ... easy
solution:
QUOTE
thanks, Stacy
CLEVER
An Apple A Day
While it's true apples are good for our bodies, it's also true that apples keep potatoes fresher longer. Apples emit ethylene gas, which prevents sprouting on the potatoes. Just place an apple in the bag of potatoes, and store in a dark, dry place.
EYE OPENER
thanks, Joan
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
I and the public know / What all schoolchildren learn, / Those to whom evil is done / Do evil in return. -W.H. Auden, poet (21 Feb 1907-1973)
OPTICAL ILLUSION... Tattoo
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