Wednesday, June 8, 2016

World Oceans Day June 8, 2016

DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate World Oceans Day

World Oceans Day is a yearly event to celebrate and honor the bodies of water that join us all. The oceans generate most of the oxygen we breathe, they regulate our climate, and they feed us.
But the best part is, we still know very little about them; less than 10% has been explored, and scientists believe over 9 million species are yet to be discovered in the deep blue depths!
So whether you go for a dip, surf, scuba-dive or join in with one of the many events organized in over 45 countries worldwide, let’s celebrate and honor our oceans, and inspire younger generations to get involved with their conservation.

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Word of the Day

threnody 


Definition:(noun) A poem or song of mourning or lamentation.
Synonyms:coronach, dirge, requiem, lament
Usage:He had made all the plans for his funeral, choosing and purchasing a casket and even selecting the threnody he wanted played.


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Idiom of the Day

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 — An idea or thought that is intangible or outside the constraints or possibilities of the real world


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History

US Postal Service's First and Only Delivery of "Missile Mail" (1959)


In 1959, the US Navy assisted the US Post Office Department—predecessor of today's US Postal Service—in its search for a faster form of mail transportation. The USPS tried its first and only delivery of "missile mail" when a Navy submarine fired a guided cruise missile containing 3,000 pieces of mail off the Florida coast. Twenty-two minutes later, the missile landed at a naval station in Mayport, Florida. 

St. Médardus's Day


St. Médardus, or Médard, who lived from about 470 to 560, was the bishop of Vermandois, Noyon, and Tournai in France. Because he was the patron saint of farmers and good weather, he has come to play a role in weather lore similar to that of the English St. Swithin. In Belgium, he is known as the rain saint, and there is an old folk rhyme that says, "If it rains on St. Médard's Day, it will rain for 40 days."

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 1786 - In New York City, commercially manufactured ice cream was advertised for the first time. 

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 1810 - Composer Robert Alexander Schumann was born. 

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1869 - Ives W. McGaffey received a U.S. patent for the suction vacuum cleaner.

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1934 - The Cincinnati Reds became the first Major League team to use an airplane to travel from one city to another. They flew from Cincinnati to Chicago. 

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1969 - The New York Yankees retired Mickey Mantle's number (7). 

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2004 - Nate Olive and Sarah Jones began the first known continuous hike of the 1,800-mile trail down the U.S. Pacific Coast. They completed the trek at the U.S.-Mexico border on September 28.





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If You Were Born Today, June 8
You are a true networker, frequently reaching out to people and always insatiably curious, even if you have a strong private side. You also possess a real flair for the dramatic. Your drive is powerful and you thrive on challenges. You are witty and always have something interesting to contribute to any conversation. Famous people born today: Robert Schumann, Barbara Bush, Joan Rivers, Frank Lloyd Wright, Kanye West.
Picture of the day
David Dixon Porter
David Dixon Porter (1813–1891) was the second U.S. Navy officer to attain the rank of admiral. Porter joined the Navy at age ten under his father, David. During the American Civil War, Porter was involved in actions at Fort Pickens, New Orleans,Vicksburg, Red River, and Fort Fisher, rising to the rank of rear admiral. After the war, Porter became the Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy and initiated reforms in the curriculum. He was promoted to admiral after the death of David Farragut.
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House of the Sun

Photograph by RJ Bridges, National Geographic 
Haleakalā is a massive dormant shield volcano on the Hawaiian island Maui, and RJ Bridges caught it at the perfect time. “Typically, the crater valley offers no greenery,” Bridges writes. “But because Maui received an unusual amount of rainfall during spring and summer months, it brought this new color of vegetation to the scenery.”

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knit, toe up, FATHER'S DAY

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Little Red Riding Hood Pillow Doll pattern by Michele Wilcox
 
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crochet, FATHER'S DAY

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Crochet iPad case with button fastening pattern by Zoe Potter

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Sailor Seagull pattern by Joanna Gait

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Butterfly and Joy Mini Squares pattern by CreativeCrochetWorkshop

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A Pincushion to Make in Irish Crochet pattern by Linda Ligon

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Baby blanket from Crochet with Raymond BlogGrandala Square pattern by Crochet with Raymond


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RECIPE
 

Cornmeal-Batter Shrimp Recipe


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CROCKPOT RECIPE
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A Year of Slow Cooking: Pizza Chili Slow Cooker Recipe


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PUZZLE
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 QUOTE
famous quotes

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Author Mark Twain (1835-1910) was born and died during Halley’s Comet years—the comet only passes Earth approximately every 76 years! Submitted by Chester Tumidajewicz, Amsterdam, NY. -------------------- New York-based painter Ruby Silvious paints miniature works of art on tea bags. -------------------- Female sharks have thicker skin than male sharks.
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CLEVER


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