Thursday, July 30, 2020

International Friendship Day - July 30, 2020

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Celebrate Friendship Day
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Grab your phone, jump on your bike, or fire up the Playstation for old time’s sake, it’s Friendship Day! The day of the year where friends from all over the world show appreciation for one another and remind you why they’re your very best bud. Whether you want to send a card, shoot over a text message, create a photo collage on Facebook, or go and see them in person, there is a way for everybody to celebrate Friendship Day

Where did Friendship Day originate?

Friendship Day was originally founded by Hallmark in 1919. It was intended to be a day for people to celebrate their friendship by sending each other cards, but by 1940 the market had dried up, and eventually, it died out completely. However, in 1998 Winnie the Pooh was named the world’s Ambassador of Friendship at the United Nations (believe it or not!), and in April 2011, the United Nations officially recognized 30th July as International Friendship Day; although most countries celebrate on the first Sunday of August! Furthermore, with the rise of social media making us more connected than ever before, Friendship Day hashtags give everyone the chance to get involved no matter where they are in the world.
According to the Friendship Day declaration, we are invited to “observe this day in an appropriate manner, in accordance with the culture and other appropriate circumstances or customs of their local, national and regional communities, including through education and public awareness-raising activities.” 
While this might sound like too much red tape and bureaucracy when it comes to something as all-encompassing as Friendship Day, it is actually something to celebrate. The variety of cultures worldwide means that no one will celebrate this day the same, and that’s a marvelous phenomenon. The power of friendship is an international one that reaches out to all corners and cultures of the globe.

thanks for your "Escape Art," Uncle Simon 
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Joke of the Day

thanks, Helen
 Image in hair collection by ️Longing for love️
This should be seen only to those whose level of maturity qualifies them to relate to it... 

1966: Long hair
2019: Longing for hair

1966:  KEG 
2019:  EKG 

1966: Acid rock 
2019: Acid reflux
 
1966: Moving to California because it's cool 
2019: Moving to Arizona because it's warm   
1966: Hoping for a BMW
2019: Hoping for a BM
 
1966: Going to a new, hip joint
2019: Receiving a new hip joint
 
1966: Rolling Stones 
2019: Kidney Stones
 
1966: Screw the system
2019: Upgrade the system
 
1966:  Disco
2019:  Costco  

1966: Passing the drivers' test
2019: Passing the vision test
 
1966:  Whatever 
2019:  Depends 

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Word of the Day

birch

birch

MEANING:
noun1. Any of various hardy trees or shrubs of the genus 
2. A birch twig or a bundle of them.
verb tr.1. To beat with (or as if with) a birch.
2. To admonish or to punish.

ETYMOLOGY:
From Old English berc/beorc. Earliest documented use: 700.

USAGE:
“Even after it became aware of suspected money-laundering in accounts, CBA [The Commonwealth Bank of Australia] didn’t monitor its customers ... [Nicole Rose, CEO of AUSTRAC, the anti-money-laundering unit performed] a thorough birching of the nation’s biggest financial institution.”
Richard Gluyas; Everything Failed, but Now Comyn Can Start Rebuilding; The Australian (Canberra); Jun 5, 2018.

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Idiom of the Day

A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned - Teach Your Child Good Saving ...


A penny saved is a penny earned

Saving money is just as important as earning money- we shouldn't spend it foolishly.
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The History of Baltimore
1729 - The city of Baltimore was founded in Maryland.

1898 First known automobile ad. "Dispense with your horses!" | Car ...
1898 - "Scientific America" carried the first magazine automobile ad. The ad was for the Winton Motor Car Company of Cleveland, OH.

Flowers and Trees - Wikipedia
1932 - Walt Disney's "Flowers and Trees" premiered. It was the first Academy Award winning cartoon and first cartoon short to use Technicolor.

July | 2019 | Be a Seed for Change
1942 - The WAVES were created by legislation signed by 

US Congress reaffirm 'In God We Trust' as national motto | Daily ...
1956 - The phrase "In God We Trust" was adopted as the U.S. national motto.

thanks, Mollie

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DAILY SQU-EEK




If You Were Born Today, 
You are highly creative, spontaneous, humorous, entertaining, and likeable. Emotionally impulsive, you need to feel inspired in order to truly perform. You have a definite flair for the dramatic. You might frequently make sacrifices for others, and often willingly do so. You are highly perceptive and insightful, and this draws others to you, particularly as you mature. While your good-heartedness may be taken advantage of by less noble individuals, you tend to bounce back quickly and although you toughen up to some degree with life experience, you keep your youthful, loving, and generous spirit alive throughout life. Famous people born today: 
Ford Motor Company Founder Henry Ford
1863 Henry Ford, American industrialist and auto maker (Ford Model T), born in Dearborn Township, Michigan (d. 1947)
Actor, Body Builder and Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger
1947 Arnold Schwarzenegger, Austrian-American body builder, actor (Terminator) and politician (38th Governor of California), born in Thal, Austria
Actor Laurence Fishburne
1961 Laurence Fishburne, American actor (The Matrix, CSI, Apocalypse Now), born in Augusta, Georgia
Director Christopher Nolan
1970 Christopher Nolan, English film director (Inception, Interstellar), born in London, England
Football Star Hope Solo
1981 Hope Solo, American soccer player (US women's national team goalkeeper), born in Richland, Washington



READERS INFO
1. (Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:

Petition · Make Crayola crayons flavored · Change.org
The unique smell of Crayola crayons comes from stearic acid, a derivative of 

Luke Skywalker's lightsabre to light up 'Star Wars' props auction ...
Did you know that Star Wars was not the original name for the first installment of the George Lucas franchise? The original name for the first film was going to be Adventures of Luke Skywalker.

Cartoon Shaking Head GIFs | Tenor
If your arm or hand falls asleep, rocking your head side to side will release 
2.
Happy international Friendship Day 2020: Wishes, images, status ...
International Friendship Day Top Events and Things to Do

  • Let every one of your friends know how much you appreciate them - with a card, a letter, a phone call, an email, a text, etc.
  • Practice Random Acts of Kindness on strangers and make some new friends.
  • Smile at everyone you meet today, they may be your new best friend.
  • Dedicate a song on the radio to your friends.
  • Take pictures of yourself with your friends having fun together.
3.
Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
Happy international Friendship Day 2020: Wishes, images, status ...
Happy international Friendship Day 2020: Wishes, images, status ...

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Pictures of the day

John the Baptist

John the Baptist was the subject of at least eight paintings by
This work, a brooding, "psychologically interiorized" oil-on-
canvas portrait of John the Baptist as a young adult, shows him 
without any of his usual symbolic attributes (except for the cross
he holds), and is considered by scholars the most radical portrait 
of the series. Caravaggio's unusual practice of composing directly 
on the canvas without any underpainting, incising salient features
with the blunt end of his brush handle, or perhaps with a knife, is
evident here particularly on John's left leg. This painting is in the

Japan
The crows that live in Tokyo use clothes hangers to make nests. In ...
Crows Nest: The crows that live in Tokyo use clothes hangers to make nests. In such a large city, there are few trees, so the natural materials that crows need to make their nests are scarce. As a result, the crows occasionally take hangers from the people who live in apartments nearby, and carefully assemble them into nests. The completed nests almost look like works of art based on the theme of recycling.

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knit ... Christmas in July
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knit ... Christmas in July

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Bini Christmas trees Hat pattern by Evgeniya Vashutkina 

knit ... Christmas in July
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Merry Christmas pattern by Lotte Nielsen 

knit ... Christmas in July
Knit Pattern of the Day ... Christmas in July
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Cozy Knitted Slipper Socks

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crochet ... Christmas in July
Crochet Christmas Star Garland Free Pattern


crochet ... Christmas in July
Free pattern for a Christmas snowflake photo ornament for your tree.
Christmas Snowflake Photo Ornament

crochet ... Christmas in July
The Littlest Angel Christmas Ornaments

crochet ... Christmas in July
crochet ... Christmas in July

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Quarantine Cooking Recipes
thanks, Debbie
Basic Muffin Recipe | Baked by an Introvert®

Quick Muffins (Meals for Hard Times)

Servings per Recipe: 16
Calories per Serving: 76
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: quick muffins with cinnamon


Ingredients

  • 2 flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp baking powderomit if using self rising flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 to 1 cup milk with a dash of vinegar added
  • 1/4 cup oil

Instructions

  • Mix all together and pour into muffin tin filling cups by half, or pour into a loaf pan, and have bread.
  • Bake at 400°F until golden brown.
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RECIPE
thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

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CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Debbie

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VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN RECIPE
Both vegetarian and vegan diets may provide health benefits, including reduced body weight, lower cholesterol levels, and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it is important for vegetarians and vegans to ensure that they are meeting all of their nutritional requirements.
thanks, Alice
BULGUR, CORN, AND GREENS
(Serves 4)

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A colorful blend of ingredients, ready in under 25 minutes!
1 cup bulgur
2 cups water
One 10-ounce box frozen corn kernels
1/2 pound greens (kale or collards), rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces 1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
Cook bulgur in water in a large covered pot for 10 minutes over medium heat. Add remaining ingredients. Heat 10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Serve warm.
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COPYCAT RECIPE 
thanks, Jenny
Panda Express Orange Chicken

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SWEETS
thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

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ADULT COLORING

Coronavirus Adult Coloring Page


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FUN
thanks, Sonja

The global typing competition - It’s fast-paced, competitive, and a surefire way to boost your wpm.


CLICK "Enter a Typing race"

How to Type French Accents: Codes and Shortcuts
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CRAFTS

thanks, Mary
Repurpose book

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CHILDREN'S CORNER

thanks, Mindy
DIY Pom Pom Puppy Pal

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PUZZLE


blunder

cancel
chain

decline
demand
doll
dome
dove
economy
elevator
endure
exclude

foster

habit

loose
lucky
maul
meet
mute

nudity

orgasm

queue
report

second
seem
silver
something
staff
stag
symptom
textbook
thrive
tourist

viewer

whole

yogurt

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SUDOKU ... very hard



solution:





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QUOTE
thanks, Bev
Kamla on Twitter: "#SHINE brightly. See beauty. #Speak kindly ...

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1. The sand a Popcorn Beach on Fuerteventura of Spain's Canary Islands actually looks good enough to eat! 2. Segway's egg-shaped wheelchair, the S-Pod, was inspired by the gyrospheres seen in "Jurassic World." 3. Richard Nixon almost became an FBI agent in the 1930s.

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CLEVER 
thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Feature Films Internet Archive

Feature films, shorts, silent films, and trailers
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Old Time Radio

You are invited to listen to and download Old Time Radio shows here!

Radio Classics (Old Time Radio) - Home | Facebook

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EYE OPENER 
Overhead view of a man working on a laptop from his bed at home
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A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
If there were dreams to sell, / What would you buy? / Some cost a passing bell; / Some a light sigh, / That shakes from life's fresh crown / Only a rose-leaf down. -Thomas Lovell Beddoes, poet, dramatist, and physician (30 Jun 1803-1849)

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OPTICAL ILLUSION
Rabbit's foot or ...
This rabbits foot looks like a giraffes head : confusing_perspective
Giraffe head?


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2 comments:

  1. Neither of my computers would load Uncle Simon's art. I love seeing his cheerful and brightly colored work so I am disappointed. Hope you can reload them for the fans!

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  2. I am also unable to see any of his artwork.

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