Saturday, November 4, 2017

World Numbat Day November 4, 2017

DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate World Numbat Day
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The numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus) is a small marsupial that was once found across most of southern Australia. It is now restricted to a few isolated pockets in southwest Western Australia as well as two small re-introduced populations in New South Wales and South Australia. With an estimated wild population of less than 1000, the species faces the threat of extinction.
World Numbat Day is a day to celebrate Western Australia’s unique mammal emblem and to encourage action to conserve the species. You can help numbats by encouraging responsible pet ownership, spreading the word about the marsupial’s plight and never removing hollow logs from the bush.
The Numbat is under threat from habitat loss and introduced predators such as foxes and feral cats. With an estimated population of fewer than 1000 individuals, we need your help to protect the future of this unique marsupial. Project Numbat Inc.: is a volunteer run not-for-profit organization that promotes community awareness and involvement in the conservation of Western Australia’s unique mammal emblem.
Project Numbat Inc. values its partnerships with the Numbat Recovery Team, Perth Zoo, Department of Parks and Wildlife and Australian Wildlife Conservancy.
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Word of the Day

condescension 


Definition:(noun) A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient.
Synonyms:disdainpatronage
Usage:Natasha did not like the visitor's tone of condescension to childish things.

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Idiom of the Day


glimmer of hope

 — A minute indication that something may improve, succeed, or turn out for the best in the end.

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History

Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin Is Assassinated (1995)

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Rabin was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994 for his role in the historic Oslo Accords—widely considered a major milestone in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process—but not everyone supported the treaty, which stipulated that Israel would withdraw from certain contested Palestinian territories. Following a Tel Aviv peace rally, Rabin was shot and killed by Yigal Amir, an extremist Israeli law student who opposed Rabin's peace efforts.

Carlos Polestico Garcia (1896)

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After graduating from law school, Garcia became a schoolteacher, poet, and public official in his native Philippines. Elected vice president in 1953, he became president upon his predecessor's unexpected death in 1957. Though he maintained ties with the US, he was known for his "Filipino First" policy, which emphasized the sovereignty and economic interests of the Filipino people over those of outsiders. He retired from public life in 1961. 

Kartika Purnima

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Hindus celebrate Kartika Purnima in honor of the day when God incarnated himself as the Matsya Avatar in fish form. According to Hindu mythology, the purpose of this incarnation was to save Vavaswata, the seventh Manu and progenitor of the human race, from destruction by a deluge. Bathing in the Ganges or in other holy water is considered to be of special religious significance. Hindus spend the day fasting, meditating, and performing charitable acts. It is also believed the Shankara killed the demon Tripurasura on this day, for which he is also called the Tripurari. 

Jurassic 'Mega-Carnivore' Dinosaur Was 4 Times the Size of a Lion

About 200 million years ago, a giant meat-eating dinosaur — one so large it was about twice as long as a giraffe is tall — left behind three-toed footprints as it trekked across the muddy ground, according to a new study.
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1842 - Abraham Lincoln married Mary Todd in Springfield, IL

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1846 - A patent for an artificial leg was granted to Benjamin Palmer. 

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1847 - Scottish obstetrician James Young Simpson discovered the anesthetic qualities of chloroform. 

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1880 - James and John Ritty patented the first cash register.

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1922 - In Egypt, Howard Carter discovered the entry of the lost tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamen. 

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1924 - Nellie T. Ross of Wyoming was elected America's first woman governor so she could serve out the remaining term of her late husband, William B. Ross. 

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1939 - At the 40th National Automobile Show the first air-conditioned car was put on display. 

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1952 - In the United States, the National Security Agency (NSA) was established. 

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1961 - Bob Dylan made his Carnegie Chapter Hall debut in New York City. The show was seen by 50 people who paid two dollars each at Carnegie Hall. 

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1965 - Lee Ann Roberts Breedlove became the first woman to exceed 300 mph when she went 308.5 mph. 

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1991 - Ronald Reagan opened his presidential library in Simi Valley, CA. The dedication ceremony was attended by President Bush and former U.S. presidents Jimmy Carter, Gerald R. Ford and Richard M. Nixon. It was the 1st gathering of 5 U.S. chief executives. 

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1999 - Cristina Saralegui received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 

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2001 - Hurrican Michelle hit Cuba destroying crops and thousands of homes. The United States made the gesture of sending humanitarian aid. On December 16, 2001, Cuba received the first commercial food shipment from the U.S. in nearly 40 years. 

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DAILY SQU-EEK



If You Were Born Today, November 4
You possess a versatile and creative mind, yet you have a strong appreciation for concrete results. Although you indulge in the pleasures of life, you are also very hard-working and take much pride in your work and in your hobbies. You deal with pressures rather well, and you are able to right yourself quickly when things do go wrong. Inside, you are passionate and ardent. Your sensitivity and your emotional nature are not very apparent on the surface of things. You have the ability to stick to a project and make sure it functions properly. Determined and quietly bold, you have what it takes to succeed in life. Famous people born today: Matthew McConaughey, Sean Combs, Walter Cronkite, Laura Bush, Loretta Swit, Markie Post.
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READERS INFO
1.
November 4th Celebrates The Patent for the first Cash

2.
CELESTIAL EVENT - November 4
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Full Moon. The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 05:23 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Beaver Moon because this was the time of year to set the beaver traps before the swamps and rivers froze. It has also been known as the Frosty Moon and the Hunter's Moon.

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CELESTIAL EVENT - November 4, 5
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Taurids Meteor Shower. The Taurids is a long-running minor meteor shower producing only about 5-10 meteors per hour. It is unusual in that it consists of two separate streams. The first is produced by dust grains left behind by Asteroid 2004 TG10. The second stream is produced by debris left behind by Comet 2P Encke. The shower runs annually from September 7 to December 10. It peaks this year on the the night of November 4. Unfortunately the glare from the full moon will block out all but the brightest meteors. If you are extremely patient, you may still be able to catch a few good ones. Best viewing will be just after midnight from a dark location far away from city lights. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Taurus, but can appear anywhere in the sky.

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Don Quixote (ballet)
A performance of the ballet Don Quixote at the Teresa Carreño Theatre in Venezuela on 18 October 2013. Based on episodes from Miguel de Cervantes' novel Don Quixote, the ballet consists of four acts and eight scenes. It was originally choreographed by Marius Petipa to the music of Ludwig Minkus and first presented by the Bolshoi Ballet of Moscow in 1869.

LIGHTENING BRIDGE
prod yourshot 1599634 11001455 017 15 Standouts from the 2017 Nat Geo Nature Photographer of the Year Contest
Spectacular view of the Golden gate bridge during a rare bay area lightning and thunderstorm

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knit
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Zigzag Striped Turtleneck

Skill level: Intermediate

Size

Approximately 4½” wide (cuff to cuff) x 2½” high (with turtleneck rolled down)

Materials

1 Ball each Berroco Comfort DK (50 grs), #2722 Purple (A), #2745 Filbert (B), #2721 Sprig (C), #2753 Agean Sea (D) and #2730 Teaberry (E)
Straight knitting needles, size 6 (4.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUG
1 Set (4) double pointed knitting needles, size 3 (3.25 mm)
1 St marker

Gauge

22 sts = 4”;  32 rows = 4” in St st on larger needles
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

Note

Body of this sweater is worked in one piece from lower front edge to lower back edge.  Sleeves are then picked up and worked down to cuffs.

Body

With straight needles, using A, cast on 17 sts.  Knit 1 row on WS.  Work even in St st, following Chart 1 until 11 rows have been completed.  Work even with D only until piece measures 2” from beg, end on WS.
Shape Neck:  Next Row (RS):  With D, k5, bind off center 7 sts, k to end.
Following Row:  With D, p5, cast on 7 sts, p to end.  Work even with D until back measures same as front to chart.  Beg with Row 11, work chart backwards until Row 1 has been completed.  Knit 1 row on WS.  Bind off.  Measure down 1” from neck on each side of back and front and mark for armholes.

Sleeves

With RS facing, using straight needles and D, pick up and k11 sts between armhole markers.  Purl 1 row.  Working in St st, follow Chart 2 until 7 rows have been completed, end on WS.  Purl 1 row on RS with A.  Bind off.

Finishing

Fold sweater in half and sew side and sleeve seams, matching colors.
Turtleneck:  With RS facing, using dpn’s and E, beg at center back neck, pick up and k14 sts around entire neck edge.  Divide sts onto 3 dpn’s.  Mark for beg of rnd and carry marker up.  Knit 12 rnds.  Bind off.  Roll turtleneck down to RS.
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crochet
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crochet
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crochet

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RECIPE

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CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Tina

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SWEETS
thanks, Patsy
Granulated Sugar + Frozen Puff Pastry Sheets = Palmiers

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ADULT COLORING



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CRAFTS
thanks, Emma
FUR SNEAKERS DIY

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CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Christmas craft
Paper Santa's Beard Countdown Calendar
homemade advent calendar ideas santa's beard advent
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PUZZLE
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WORD SEARCH

beep
brand
bundle

center
chase
cream
creep

deer
dynasty
everyone

fanatical
flesh
frenzied

ground

hasten
house
hurry
league
locate
loss

mewl
mote

official

peat
people
pound
quick

read
relief
ripe
rust

scrum
sequence
series
slalom
snapdragon
speed
stench
stroll

test
typist

warren


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SUDOKU ... easy



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QUOTE
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Lucky Find! Ten-year-old Jude Sparks tripped over a 1.2 million-year-old stegomastodon fossilized tusk while hiking through the New Mexico desert! Submitted by Dan Paulun, W. Lafayette, OH.-------------------- The U.S. Secret Service was originally founded to suppress counterfeit currency. Submitted by Dan Paulun, W. Lafayette, OH.-------------------- Xiong Gaowu, a barber in the Chinese city of Chengdu, is one of the few barbers still practicing the age-old art of eyeball shaving!
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CLEVER
Natural Bleach Alternative
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Ingredients:
  • 3/4 cup Hydrogen Peroxide
  • 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
  • 15 Drops Lemon Essential Oil
  • 3/4 Cup Baking Soda
  • 7 Cups Water
  • 1 Teaspoon Citric Acid
  • 1/2 Gallon Mason Jar
Method:
  1. Combine all ingredients in a container.
  2. Shake blend well before each use.
  3. Use 1 cup per load, washing with hottest water setting available.
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EYE OPENER 

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