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Celebrate Cheese Doodle Day
You might think you don’t know what a cheese doodle is, but you have almost certainly seen them around. A cheese doodle is a rather colloquial way of calling those baked cheesy snacks that are sure to leave your fingers bright orange. Sold as crisps, for a bit of cheesiness to your lunch you can’t go far wrong than picking up a packet of these tasty morsels. Just try not to eat too many!
All great foods deserve a day of observance – so of course, this classic and popular snack has March 5th to celebrate it in all its cheesy, savory goodness.
Joke of the Day
What do you call an unmarried stitch?
A single crochet.
Word of the Day
know-it-all
MEANING:
noun: One who acts as if they know everything, dismissing others’ ideas or advice.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Old English cnawan (to recognize, identify) + hit (it) + eall/all (all). Earliest documented use: 1873
USAGE:
“He shakes his head smiling. ‘Still an insufferable know-it-all.’
She gives him a taut, bitter grin. ‘And you’re still so smugly, blithely ignorant.’”
Robert Jackson Bennett; City of Stairs; Crown; 2014.
She gives him a taut, bitter grin. ‘And you’re still so smugly, blithely ignorant.’”
Robert Jackson Bennett; City of Stairs; Crown; 2014.
Idiom of the Day
TAKE THE MICKEY
To make fun of someone, or to take liberties
Dave’s a laugh, but he always taking the mickey out of you down the pub.
Dave’s a laugh, but he always taking the mickey out of you down the pub.
This Day in History
1750 - "King Richard III" was performed in New York City. It was the first Shakespearean play to be presented in America.
1872 - George Westinghouse patented the air brake.
1918 - The Soviets moved the capital of Russia from Petrograd to Moscow.
1922 - "Annie Oakley" (Phoebe Ann Moses) broke all existing records for women's trap shooting. She hit 98 out of 100 targets.
1924 - Frank Caruana of Buffalo, NY, became the first bowler to roll two perfect games in a row.
1953 - Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin died. He had been in power for 29 years.
1960 - Elvis Presley was honorably discharged from the Army.
1982 - Blues Brother John Belushi died of drug overdose in the Chateau Marmont Hotel in Los Angeles at the age of 33.
1984 - The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that cities had the right to display the Nativity scene as part of their Christmas display.
1985 - Mike Bossy (New York Islanders) became the first National Hockey League player to score 50 goals in eight consecutive seasons.
1993 - Sprinter Ben Johnson was banned from racing for life by the Amateur Athletic Association after testing positive for banned performance-enhancing substances for a second time.
1998 - NASA announced that an orbiting craft had found enough water on the moon to support a human colony and rocket fueling station.
2002 - MTV began airing "The Osbournes." The reality television show followed the daily activities of rock musician Ozzy Osbourne and his family.
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DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, March 5
There is a restless quality to you that is unmistakable, and this can lead you to your share of adventures, but it can also get you into trouble at times! You easily feel stifled and bored by routine, so that is essential that you choose a life path that allows you the freedom to grow and learn. You may move forward prematurely, failing to complete projects you start, until you discover that your talents lie in inspirational, motivational, and other such fields. You are enthusiastic, versatile, and very humorous. Famous people born today:
1908 Rex Harrison, English actor (My Fair Lady, Dr Doolittle), born in Huyton, England (d. 1990)
1910 Momofuku Ando, Taiwanese-Japanese inventor of instant noodles and cup noodles, born in Wu Baifu, Chiayi County, Taiwan (d. 2007)
1934 Daniel Kahneman, Israeli economist and Nobel laureate (2002), born in Tel Aviv, Israel
1958 Andy Gibb, British singer-songwriter, performer and teen idol (Bee Gees-I Just Want to Be Your Everything), born in Manchester, England (d. 1988)
1974 Eva Mendes, American actress (Training Day, 2 Fast 2 Furious), born in Miami, Florida
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READERS INFO
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(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:
Nichelle Nichols' groundbreaking role as Lt. Uhura in #StarTrek made her an inspiration to many. In fact, in 1977 she worked with NASA to recruit women and people of color to apply to become astronauts.
Unlike most Renaissance artists, who learned about the human body from ancient sculptures or live models, Michelangelo participated in dissections. This is how he was able to capture musculature so realistically. Gross, but cool.
During his life, people referred to Michelangelo as Il Divino aka the divine one. He earned this name because of his amazing artistic talents. In 1504 Michelangelo was commissioned to paint a mural of the Battle of Cascina in Florence. Little did he know that Leonardo da Vinci was hired to paint the Battle of Anghiari in the same building. Sadly, both works were never completed. Michelangelo was so protective of his ideas that he burned large quantities of his drawings over the course of his life. It’s estimated that he made over 28,000 drawings in his lifetime, but only about 600 remain to this day.
Rosemond Nkansah born in Jan 13, 1930. She was the first Ghanaian woman to be enlisted into the Ghana Police Service, then the Gold Coast Police Force on Sept 1, 1952 at the age of 22. She is the reason why women in service can marry.
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1963 -
On this day in 1963, the Hula-Hoop, a hip-swiveling toy that became a huge fad across America when it was first marketed by Wham-O in 1958, is patented by the company’s co-founder, Arthur "Spud" Melin. An estimated 25 million Hula-Hoops were sold in its first four months of production alone.
(1924 – 2002)
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1750 - "King Richard III" was performed in New York City. It was the first Shakespearean play to be presented in America.
1872 - George Westinghouse patented the air brake.
1985 - Mike Bossy (New York Islanders) became the first National Hockey League player to score 50 goals in eight consecutive seasons.
1993 - Sprinter Ben Johnson was banned from racing for life by the Amateur Athletic Association after testing positive for banned performance-enhancing substances for a second time.
1998 - NASA announced that an orbiting craft had found enough water on the moon to support a human colony and rocket fueling station.
2002 - MTV began airing "The Osbournes." The reality television show followed the daily activities of rock musician Ozzy Osbourne and his family.
thanks, Karla
DAILY SQU-EEK
Nichelle Nichols' groundbreaking role as Lt. Uhura in #StarTrek made her an inspiration to many. In fact, in 1977 she worked with NASA to recruit women and people of color to apply to become astronauts.
During his life, people referred to Michelangelo as Il Divino aka the divine one. He earned this name because of his amazing artistic talents. In 1504 Michelangelo was commissioned to paint a mural of the Battle of Cascina in Florence. Little did he know that Leonardo da Vinci was hired to paint the Battle of Anghiari in the same building. Sadly, both works were never completed. Michelangelo was so protective of his ideas that he burned large quantities of his drawings over the course of his life. It’s estimated that he made over 28,000 drawings in his lifetime, but only about 600 remain to this day.
On this day in 1963, the Hula-Hoop, a hip-swiveling toy that became a huge fad across America when it was first marketed by Wham-O in 1958, is patented by the company’s co-founder, Arthur "Spud" Melin. An estimated 25 million Hula-Hoops were sold in its first four months of production alone.
Harpoon Brewery St. Patrick's Festival 2020
Mar 6 - 7, 2020 | Boston, MA
Harpoon Brewery and Beer Hall|306 Northern Ave
While Warwick Davis is busy hunting down the gangsters who took his gold, you'll be skipping straight to the drinking part at Harpoon Brewery's St. Patrick's Festival. The weekend is chock-full of Harpoon and UFO beers, handmade pretzels, local music acts and a gang of long-nailed individuals who have nothing better to do than color your skin with nasty bruises.
further information: Harpoon St. Patrick's Festival
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Holi Festival of Colors 2020
Mar 7 - 8, 2020 | South El Monte, CA
Whittier Narrows Park|750 Santa Anita Ave
Deriving from traditional Indian festivals, this traveling celebration of Holi Festival of Colors, invites guests to come and celebrate the simple, joyful aspects of life. Activities include live music, yoga, dance and a wide range of vegetarian dishes provided by local restaurants. The festival strives to create a venue where festivalgoers can connect to their peers and share in the daylong celebration.
further information: Holi Festival of Colors 2020
5.
North Charleston St. Patrick's Day Block Party & Parade 2020
Mar 14, 2020 | North Charleston, SC
East Montague Ave between Virginia and Jenkins Aves|E Montague Ave & Park Pl E
A St. Paddy's Day celebration with a hint of Lowcountry flavor is just about the greatest combination you can create in South Carolina. The Olde Village of North Charleston is filled to the brim with multiple stages' worth of live music, amazing food prepared by Olde North Charleston restaurants and a lively parade led by local marching bands and other organizations. As an added bonus, you can suffer the whiplash event of your life riding the on-site mechanical bull.
further information: St. Patrick’s Day Block Party & Parade
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Pictures of the day
Pictures of the day
Louis, Grand Dauphin (1661–1711), was the eldest son and
heir of King Louis XIV of France and Maria Theresa of Spain.
As the heir apparent to the French throne, he was styled
Dauphin. He became known as le Grand Dauphin after the birth
of his own son, le Petit Dauphin. Louis XIV had a low opinion of
his son, describing him as "indolent, fatuous, and dull". As Louis
died before his father, he never became king, but his grandson
acceded to the throne as Louis XV in 1715. This oil-on-canvas
portrait of Louis was produced in 1688 by the workshop of
Hyacinthe Rigaud, who was one of the most important French
portrait painters of the time. Rigaud's instinct for impressive
poses and grand presentations precisely suited the tastes of the
royal personages, ambassadors, clerics, courtiers, and financiers
who sat for him. In this painting, Louis is portrayed in armour,
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Germany
Iceland horses brave a snow storm in a stud in Wehrheim near Frankfurt.
Wait for it ...
knit
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knit
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knit
knit ... Easter
So what if I am easily tricked?
Knit Pattern of the Day:
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
crochet ... Easter
Take ONE, no more
CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Jane
thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS ... Easter
thanks, Jeri
CHILDREN'S CORNER ... science
thanks, Betty
PUZZLE
| actor attack books boost brand cane center crisp crust | editor equip exist finance institutions legal listen | metal other painkiller pastry people pressure | razor relax remain rogue rosemary secret skip spies | story structure sugar tidal trap trial trust twice |
SUDOKU ... very hard
solution:
QUOTE
thanks, Amy
thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent
CLEVER
A decorative display on the middle of a kitchen or dining room table adds color and personality to the room. But the more items you use to fill the display, the more money you're going to have to spend.
Instead of filling an entire bowl or vase with decorative items, stuff the container with bubble wrap and prop the decorations on top.
EYE OPENER
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Sometimes they seem like living shapes, / The people of the sky, / Guests in white raiment coming down / From heaven, which is close by. -Lucy Larcom, teacher and author (5 Mar 1824-1893)
OPTICAL ILLUSION
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