DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Iced Tea Day
Iced tea is too pure and natural a creation not to have been invented as soon as tea, ice, and hot weather crossed paths.”John Egerton
Drinks are such a key part of modern culture that they are so much than just a necessity for the body. We drink water to survive, we drink coffee to stay alert, we sip cocktails to feel refreshed and get in the mood, and we drink soda to relax and unwind. Different drinks feed into different moods and give us new and unique experiences that play a big role in our lives, both socially and at home. So, it is important to make sure you sample as many different beverages as you can.
When it comes to quenching thirst and being refreshed on a hot summer’s day, there are a lot of things you can choose from. Many will crack open a beer or a bottle of wine, but how about sampling some gorgeous iced tea. There are a lot of things you need to keep in mind when it comes to trying this delicious beverage. In fact, there is even an Iced Tea Day, solely dedicated to the discovery and enjoyment of all things iced tea related; try to ensure you make the most of this as much as you can right now.
On a hot summer day, there’s nothing that quenches the thirst and fosters relaxation quite as much as a frosty cold glass of iced tea. While hot tea is delicious and certainly an excellent beverage for most situations, it’s purely inappropriate for picnics, and it only stays hot so long. Instead, it is necessary to branch out to the more versatile and refreshing alternatives. Sweet tea is one of the most popular beverages in the deep South, but it’s just one example of the variety that can be iced tea.
History of Iced Tea Day
While recipes for Iced Tea go back as far as the 1870’s, it wasn’t until 1904 that it exploded in popularity. This was due in no small part to the World’s Fair and the heat of the summer that was baking it. Iced Tea was being served, and the fair goers were drinking it en masse, and in almost no time at all, it was being served in tall glasses so well known for this purpose that they were called iced-tea glasses. You know a drink has truly come into its own when special utensils are made for its preparation, and it wasn’t just the glasses, iced-tea spoons and lemon forks were developed to make its consumption both easier and more satisfying.
Iced Tea is typically made from the tea plant, but just like with hot teas, it can be made with just about anything, and herbal teas are often a popular choice for the cool drink. Imagine the parade of flavors available to you, a cool mint tea stirred with a bit of lime, or if you’re in India you may as well do as the locals do and enjoy your tea with a bit of ginger. Our personal favorite? Peach Iced Tea, it’s delightful.
Iced Tea Day exists to pay homage to the popular and delicious beverage, and it’s something more of us should get involved with. This is a drink that is growing in popularity, and there is a growing consumer base for it, both in the United States and abroad. This is why manufacturers continue to come up with different and interesting flavors of iced tea that you can choose from moving forward.
The train platform at the Archives station in Washington, DC.
Joke of the Day
THE LOST WATCH
Policeman: What are you looking for, Mister, did you lose something?
Man: Yes, I lost my watch.
Policeman: Where did you lose it?
Man: On Tenth Street.
Policeman: But this is Twelfth Street.
Man: I know. But when I dropped it, it was still running.
A Muslim wearing a facemask attends Friday prayers at the Grand Faisal Mosque in Islamabad.
Word of the Day
Rubicon
The modern Rubicon river
MEANING:
noun: A point of no return, one where an action taken commits a person irrevocably.
ETYMOLOGY:
Contrary to popular belief, Caesar salad is not named after Julius Caesar. But today’s term does have a connection to him. In 49 BCE, Caesar crossed the Rubicon, a small river that formed the boundary between Cisalpine Gaul and Italy. As he crossed the river into Italy, he exclaimed “Iacta alea est” (The die is cast), knowing well that his action signified a declaration of war with Rome. Today when an action marks a situation where there is no going back, we say the Rubicon has been crossed. Earliest documented use: 1613.
USAGE:
“Singapore has adopted various measures to combat the increasingly ominous spectre of climate change. Swift and decisive action must be taken before Singapore, and the world at large, crosses the Rubicon leading to irreversible ecological impact that affects each and every Singaporean.”
Stanley Lai; Defining Interface Between IP Rights and Climate Change; Business Times (Singapore); Apr 28, 2020.
Stanley Lai; Defining Interface Between IP Rights and Climate Change; Business Times (Singapore); Apr 28, 2020.
A surfer statue along the beach in Encinitas, Calif.
Idiom of the Day
Idiom of the Day
- Proud as a peacock
Meaning: An extremely proud person.
A tunnel at the German Parliament Bundestag in Berlin.
This Day in History
1793 - The Jardin des Plantes zoo opened in Paris. It was the first public zoo.
1902 - The "outlook" or "see-through" envelope was patented by Americus F. Callahan.
1903 - Binney & Smith Company began developing a product line of wax crayons. The product was named Crayola.
1909 - The SOS distress signal was used for the first time. The Cunard liner SS Slavonia used the signal when it wrecked off the Azores.
1935 - Alcoholic Anonymous was founded by William G. Wilson and Dr. Robert Smith.
1943 - Laszlo Biro patented his ballpoint pen. Biro was a Hungarian journalist.
1983 - Johnny Bench announced his plans to retire. He was a catcher in the major leagues for 16 years
1993 - It was announced by scientists that genetic material was extracted from an insect that lived when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
2015 - The movie Jurassic World opened in 60 countries. It became the first movie to make $500 million its opening weekend.
thanks, Marge
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, June 10
You are strong-willed and possess an excellent mind. You can bring much creativity to the business world, or put your creative talents to practical use with great success. You have good people skills, able to mix with people from all walks of life with great ease. You are capable of much discipline and your disposition is cool but likable. You are capable of making many sacrifices in love. Famous people born today:
1895 Hattie McDaniel, 1st African American actress to win an Oscar (Mammy-Gone With The Wind), born in Wichita, Kansas (d. 1952)
1915 Saul Bellow, Canadian-born American author (Mr Sammler's Planet, Nobel 1976), born in Lachine, Quebec (d. 2005)
1921 Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh and consort of Great Britain's Elizabeth II, born in Mon Repos, Corfu, Greece
1922 Judy Garland [Frances Gumm], American actress and singer (The Wizard of Oz), born in Minnesota (d. 1969)
1965 Elizabeth Hurley, English actress (Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, Christabel) and model, born in Basingstoke, England
thanks, Jan
READERS INFO
1.
(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:
A study published in Taylor Francis Online reveals that Marijuana residues were found at the shrine of Tel Arad. The residues from two altars were analyzed at two labs, revealing Frankincense and, on one altar, Marijuana mixed with dung. As authors Eran Arie, Baruch Rosen, and Dvory Namdar speculate, the animal dung was probably used to heat hashish (a dried resin of cannabis), enabling its effects to spread among worshippers. They conclude, “This is the first known evidence of hallucinogenic substance found in the Kingdom of Judah.”
Titanoboa is an extinct giant snake that dates back to over 55+ million years ago. Found in northeaster Columbia, these snakes could grow up to 42 ft long and weigh as much as 2500 lbs.
A palindrome is a word or sentence that reads the same forward as it does backward. Some examples of palindromic words are kayak, civic, radar, level, rotor, racecar, redder, madam, and refer. Some names are palindromes, such as
the given names Hannah, Ada, Anna, Bob, and Otto. Palindromes can also consist of a sentence or phrase, e.g., "Mr. Owl ate my metal worm", "Do geese see God?", and "Was it a car or a cat I saw?" According to The Oxford English Dictionary the word is based on Greek root words meaning “back” and “running.”
2.
1935 -
Dr. Robert Smith (Left) and William G. Wilson.
Alcoholic Anonymous was founded by William G. Wilson and Dr. Robert Smith on this day in 1935.
3.
Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
Rosacea (roe-ZAY-she-uh) is a common skin condition that causes redness and visible blood vessels in your face. It may also produce small, red, pus-filled bumps. These signs and symptoms may flare up for weeks to months and then go away for a while.
Nutritional Approaches To Rosacea … sadly, there is no cure
Eat turmeric (1/2″ of the root daily) and cut out the gluten. It is not a digestible protein, for starters, and it causes inflammation throughout the body, including the joints and brain.
Use only fermented dairy (yogurt, cheeses, and sheep or goat products are better than bovine because of the shorter proteins).
Eat porridge frequently, as it draws toxins and heavy metals from the gut.
Keep SAM-e tablets around for flare-ups, and use like aspirin but without harm to the gastro-intestinal tract.
Antioxidant Facial Oil
Clean a small bottle (like the ones at the dollar store) and spray it with alcohol before filling with:
10 ml Rosehip Oil / Sea Buckthorn Oil (strong antioxidants)
90 ml Coconut Oil (the liquid form; it is a drying oil that liquifies sebum in the pores, and is better for young or oily complexions) or Grapseed Oil (very toning, for normal to dry complexions)
50 drops Fennel Essential Oil (to encourage subdermal collagen production)
Use a few drops as a make-up remover. For bed time, just massage into the skin, rinse with tepid water, and pat dry, adding a little more around the eyes if needed. As a daytime moisturizer, massage a few drops into your skin, gently rinse, and blot dry.
Rosacea Facial Mist
Into a small spray bottle (prepared as above) put in:
120 ml Distilled Water
36 drops Lavender Essential Oil
Use to mist the face several times a day. If you want a product that sets your makeup, add 1/2 t. vegetable glycerine.
1793 - The Jardin des Plantes zoo opened in Paris. It was the first public zoo.
A study published in Taylor Francis Online reveals that Marijuana residues were found at the shrine of Tel Arad. The residues from two altars were analyzed at two labs, revealing Frankincense and, on one altar, Marijuana mixed with dung. As authors Eran Arie, Baruch Rosen, and Dvory Namdar speculate, the animal dung was probably used to heat hashish (a dried resin of cannabis), enabling its effects to spread among worshippers. They conclude, “This is the first known evidence of hallucinogenic substance found in the Kingdom of Judah.”
Titanoboa is an extinct giant snake that dates back to over 55+ million years ago. Found in northeaster Columbia, these snakes could grow up to 42 ft long and weigh as much as 2500 lbs.
A palindrome is a word or sentence that reads the same forward as it does backward. Some examples of palindromic words are kayak, civic, radar, level, rotor, racecar, redder, madam, and refer. Some names are palindromes, such as
the given names Hannah, Ada, Anna, Bob, and Otto. Palindromes can also consist of a sentence or phrase, e.g., "Mr. Owl ate my metal worm", "Do geese see God?", and "Was it a car or a cat I saw?" According to The Oxford English Dictionary the word is based on Greek root words meaning “back” and “running.”
Dr. Robert Smith (Left) and William G. Wilson.
Alcoholic Anonymous was founded by William G. Wilson and Dr. Robert Smith on this day in 1935.
Nutritional Approaches To Rosacea … sadly, there is no cure
Eat turmeric (1/2″ of the root daily) and cut out the gluten. It is not a digestible protein, for starters, and it causes inflammation throughout the body, including the joints and brain.
Use only fermented dairy (yogurt, cheeses, and sheep or goat products are better than bovine because of the shorter proteins).
Eat porridge frequently, as it draws toxins and heavy metals from the gut.
Keep SAM-e tablets around for flare-ups, and use like aspirin but without harm to the gastro-intestinal tract.
Antioxidant Facial Oil
Clean a small bottle (like the ones at the dollar store) and spray it with alcohol before filling with:
10 ml Rosehip Oil / Sea Buckthorn Oil (strong antioxidants)
90 ml Coconut Oil (the liquid form; it is a drying oil that liquifies sebum in the pores, and is better for young or oily complexions) or Grapseed Oil (very toning, for normal to dry complexions)
50 drops Fennel Essential Oil (to encourage subdermal collagen production)
Use a few drops as a make-up remover. For bed time, just massage into the skin, rinse with tepid water, and pat dry, adding a little more around the eyes if needed. As a daytime moisturizer, massage a few drops into your skin, gently rinse, and blot dry.
Rosacea Facial Mist
Into a small spray bottle (prepared as above) put in:
120 ml Distilled Water
36 drops Lavender Essential Oil
Use to mist the face several times a day. If you want a product that sets your makeup, add 1/2 t. vegetable glycerine.
The just-married couple Laila and Boualem Bellil walk in Stall Courtyard in Dresden, Germany, without wedding guests.
Pictures of the day
Pictures of the day
James Francis Edward Stuart (10 June 1688 – 1 January 1766),
nicknamed the Old Pretender by Whigs, was the son of King
James II of England and his second wife, Mary of Modena. The
prince's birth was controversial, coming five years after his mother's
last pregnancy; rumors began to spread that he was an impostor
baby, smuggled into the royal birth chamber in a warming pan and
that the actual child of James and Mary was stillborn. In an attempt
to scotch this myth, James published the testimonies of over seventy
witnesses to the birth. This oil-on-canvas studio portrait, exhibiting
French influences, was probably painted in 1712 under the supervision
of Alexis Simon Belle, known for his portraits of the French and Jacobite
nobility. The painting depicts the young prince wearing the blue ribbon
of the Order of the Garter, and now hangs in the National Portrait Gallery
in London.
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France
The village of Saint Cyr au Mont d'Or near Lyon
A commuter enjoys the sunset alone on the upper deck of a Staten Island Ferry in New York City.
thanks, Ethel
Duck Baby Cloth
knit
knit
Confined residents of the densely populated Hillbrow neighborhood of Johannesburg in an attempt to prevent the spread coronavirus.
Knit Pattern of the Day:
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent
crochet, must translate
thanks, Alexa
A double-deck tourist bus decorated with a huge mask in the center of Kiev.
crochet, must translate
thanks, Alexa
Flirty Shawl
crochet
Quarantine Cooking Recipes
crochet
Rows of beds at a temporary hospital for COVID-19 patients in northern Tehran.
Quarantine Cooking Recipes
thanks, Debbie
Biscuits at the bakery Schuerener Backparadies in Dortmund, western Germany.
RECIPE
thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS ... Independence Day
CHILDREN'S CORNER
PUZZLE
SUDOKU ... medium
QUOTE
CLEVER
Brandon Derbyshrie along the Ross R. Barnett Reservoir in Brandon, Miss.
Andrea Schulz prepares toilet paper-shaped cakes at the bakery Schuerener Backparadies in Dortmund, Germany. The sweet toilet paper rolls have become a bestseller.
SWEETS
thanks, Lesley
Workers pick strawberries on a farm in Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot, southwestern France.
ADULT COLORING
A scene in Frankfurt, Brandenburg, Germany.
FUN
thanks, Bev
LET'S JUST SEE HOW OBSERVANT YOU REALLY ARE. Here we go!
1. On a standard traffic light, is the green on the top or bottom?
2. How many states are there in the USA ? (Don't laugh, some people don't know)
3. In which hand is the Statue of Liberty 's torch?
4. What six colors are on the classic Campbell 's soup label?
5. What two numbers on the telephone dial don't have letters by them?
answers:
1. On a standard traffic light, is the green on the top or bottom? BOTTOM
2. How many states are there in the USA ? (Don't laugh, some people don't know) 50
3. In which hand is the Statue of Liberty 's torch? RIGHT
4. What six colors are on the classic Campbell 's soup label? BLUE, RED, WHITE, YELLOW, BLACK & GOLD
5.. What two numbers on the telephone dial don't have letters by them? 1, 0
One bottle of shiraz red wine is left for sale on the emptied shelves at a Sainsburys supermarket in Chippenham, United Kingdom.
CRAFTS ... Independence Day
Topiary ducks wearing proctective masks over their beaks at a hedge in Chester, England.
CHILDREN'S CORNER
thanks, Patty
ACROSS
3.
| The largest continent |
6.
| First month of the year |
9.
| Frozen water |
10.
| Part of verb "to be" |
11.
| Either, — |
13.
| Steamship (abbr.) |
14.
| Covered with snow |
15.
| The part of a flower you put in water |
DOWN
1.
| To move in time with music |
2.
| Used to row a boat |
4.
| Short for Susan |
5.
| Iowa (abbr.) |
7.
| Tunes |
8.
| Yard (abbr.) |
10.
| Like |
11.
| A single thing |
12.
| Capital of Italy |
14.
| Street (abbr.) |
15.
| Spanish for "yes" |
answers:
Fields of flowers usually crowded with tourists sit empty in Carlsbad, Calif.
PUZZLE
Staff of food delivery companies practice social distancing as they wait for their costumers' orders at a department store in Bangkok.
WORD SEARCH
| arrange beach burial cabin care cargo chain contaminate | dedicate delay delete deter eternal final funny goat | happy hair holiday invest joyous lull | nautical naval point racy relax resolute rubber | shore story strive suet travel underground unit vulnerable |
Serbian military sets up the beds inside Hall 1 of the Belgrade Fair to accommodate people who suffer mild symptoms of coronavirus disease.
SUDOKU ... medium
solution:
Filipino street dwellers rest in tents, set up as a makeshift evacuation centre, amid the coronavirus outbreak in Manila.
QUOTE
thanks, Jenny
The statues at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto have masks to remind people to social distance.
"Burglary No use! No toilet paper available" on the door of a mobile toilet in North Rhine-Westphalia, Dortmund, Germany.
CLEVER
Best known as the home of the Taj Mahal
The USNS Mercy hospital ship leaves port in San Diego en route to Los Angeles.
EYE OPENER
thanks, Nora
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Everybody needs his memories. They keep the wolf of insignificance from the door. -Saul Bellow, writer, Nobel laureate (10 Jun 1915-2005)
thanks, Sylvia
OPTICAL ILLUSION
This fountain made the wildlife come to life in a very simple and effective manner. These horses look like they’re galloping through the waterfall, and honestly, I can feel it.
I especially love the little horse in the back who hasn’t entered the fountain yet. You’ll get there little buddy!
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