Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Ballet Day February 7, 2018

DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Ballet Day
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When life takes me on a new journey, I simply remember the smile my first ballet recital put on my face and I move forward.
– Andrea Thompson
There’s something magical about going to the ballet. The music, the outfits, the utter passion of the dance as the ballet artists lose themselves to the performance, all of it comes together to create a beautiful, otherworldly experience for those in attendance. There is an almost magical power in their graceful movements across the stage, like flower petals on a stiffening breeze. Ballet Day encourages you to get out and see the ballet again, or for the first time if you haven’t already.
History of Ballet Day
Ballet found its origins during the Renaissance throughout Italy and France, though it had yet to evolve into the form we know it today. There were no tutus, no ballet slippers, and the iconic pointe work of ballet were all things to come in the future. It found its roots in court dances, and thus incorporated the proper dance dress of women at the time, formal gowns that descended to the ankle. Unlike modern performances, the audience would join the dance as it came to a close.
Later, it would come to take influences from the French ballet de cour, a form of performance which were performed strictly by the nobility, and would blend dance with speech, music, verse, song, and a great amount of pageantry. Ballet was beginning to take the shape we know of today, and it was here that it developed into a true art form.
Since then it has spread throughout the world, from Russia to Germany, and is loved everywhere for its intrinsic beauty. Since then it has been driven to new artistic heights and embraced multiple cultures, and Ballet Day encourages you to get out and experience its beauty for yourself.
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Idiom of the Day

lose (one's) bearings

 — To lose sight of or become unable to determine one's orientation, position, or abilities relative to one's surroundings or situation.

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History

The New Madrid Earthquake (1812)

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One of the largest earthquakes ever to strike the US—and possibly one of the strongest earthquakes in human history—the New Madrid earthquake is said to have made the Mississippi River run backwards, permanently changing its course and redefining state boundaries. Though it struck a sparsely populated area near modern-day New Madrid, Missouri, the quake was felt across the country, ringing church bells as far away as Boston, Massachusetts.

Anna of Russia (1693)


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When the young Peter II of Russia died without an heir, the Supreme Privy Council offered the throne to his distant cousin, Anna, under the condition that she would place the real power in the council's hands. She initially agreed, but then tore up the conditions, abolished the council, and restored the autocracy. She occupied herself with extravagant amusements and relied on her lover and foreign advisers to manage the state. 

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Very old, very sophisticated tools found in India. The question is: Who made them?

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1877 - The first Guernsey Cattle Club was organized in New York City. 

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1893 - Elisha Gray patented a machine called the telautograph. It automatically signed autographs to documents. 

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1922 - DeWitt and Lila Acheson Wallace offered 5,000 copies of "Reader's Digest" magazine for the first time. 

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1936 - The U.S. Vice President’s flag was established by executive order.

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1940 - "Pinocchio" world premiered at the Center Theatre in Manhattan. 

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1964 - The Beatles arrived in New York to begin their first U.S. tour. 

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1966 - "Crawdaddy" magazine was published by Paul Williams for the first time. 

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1984 - Space shuttle astronauts Bruce McCandless II and Robert L. Stewart made the first untethered space walk. 

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1985 - "Sports Illustrated" released its annual swimsuit edition. It was the largest regular edition in the magazine’s history at 218 pages. 

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2000 - California's legislature declared that February 13 would be "Charles M. Schulz Day." 

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DAILY SQU-EEK




If You Were Born Today, February 7
You are a popular, interesting, and sociable person who truly loves people, but who also values down time and privacy. You are congenial but nobody can push you to do anything! You work on your own instincts, and you have to feel something from inside before you decide what to do next. You enjoy traveling and learning, and you intuitively know that there are so many things to discover and learn in life than what meets the eye. You have a distinct and particular sense of style. Famous people born today: Charles Dickens, Chris Rock, Ashton Kutcher, Earl King, Garth Brooks, Laura Wilder.
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READERS INFO
1.
BORN ON THIS DAY, 1804

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John Deere (February 7, 1804 – May 17, 1886) was born in Rutland, Vermont. Entrepreneur John Deere was the entrepreneur who invented the steel plow and 
founded Deere & Company that had a worth of more than $40 billion in 2010. He began working as a blacksmith’s apprentice at age 17. 
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1950

2.
1823 - Pioneer of the Gothic novel Ann Radcliffe dies.


3.

Saint Paul Winter Carnival 2018

Jan 25 - Feb 10, 2018 | Saint Paul, MN

Rice Park|109 W 4th St Saint

Saint Paul is the Midwest champion of snow and ice. No one else knows how to waffle back and forth between hardcore survival mode and the let's-make-the-most-of-it type of fun. The bitter cold won't hold residents back from lively parades throughout the city, steep sledding hills, hundreds of craft beer selections and a snowplow competition. You'll soon realize that the Winter Carnival offers many more activities, wondering if the locals have ice coursing through their veins.

further information: Saint Paul Winter Carnival

4.

Carnaval de Québec 2018

Jan 26 - Feb 11, 2018 | Québec, QC

Carnaval de Québec
Come experience one of the world's largest winter carnivals in beautiful Québec City. Every year, thousands of visitors flock to the Québec Winter Carnival to enjoy a host of activities for all ages, including snow bath, ice canoe race, night parades, snow slides, giant football, snow sculptures, shows, and skating.The Carnival is a unique winter experience you won't want to miss!

further information: Carnaval de Québec

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Pictures of the day

Honeycomb
honeycomb is a mass of hexagonal prismatic wax cells built by honey bees in their hives to contain their larvae and stores of honey and pollen. Honey bees consume about 8.4 lb (3.8 kg) of honey to secrete 1 lb (0.5 kg) of wax. As such, many beekeepers attempt to conserve honeycombs where possible.

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This image was captured when I was travelling from Monteverde to Playa Hermosa. As you cross over this river, you can stop and peer over the edge of the bridge. Below, reside over 35 gigantic crocodiles, relaxing on the muddy banks of the river. I wanted to capture the stark difference between the crocodiles on land and in the water. In the murky waters, the body contours of these beasts remain hidden, and one can only truly see their girth as they emerge from the river.


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knit
thanks, Denna

knit
thanks, Marcy

knit

knit
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knit, Valentine's Day
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crochet
thanks, Doris

crochet
thanks, Ann

crochet
Hands Full Crochet Mittens

Hands Full Crochet Mittens

crochet
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crochet, Valentine's Day
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Here's My Heart Gift Bag

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RECIPE
thanks, Heide

IDAHO SUNRISE (BAKED EGGS & BACON IN POTATO BOWLS)

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Try this Idaho Sunrise (Baked Eggs & Bacon In Potato Bowls) recipe today! Your morning favorites presented in a creative fashion! You’ll love it!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 large mostly-baked* potatoes (Russett or sweet potatoes)
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 Tbsp. shredded cheddar or gouda cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Lay the first baked potato on its side, and use a knife to carefully cut off the top third of the potato. With a spoon, hollow out the middle of the potato to make a “bowl”, leaving the potato as thick or thin as you’d like. (Just remember, the more room you leave, the more room for eggs, bacon and cheese!) Repeat with the second potato.
Place 1/2 tablespoon of butter in the middle of each bowl. Then gently break an egg into each bowl, careful not to break the yolk. Top with bacon, cheese, parsley, and then season with salt and pepper.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg whites are set. Serve immediately.
*I recommend baking the potatoes until they are nearly done.  You don’t want them to be under baked, but then extra 20-25 minutes in the oven with the eggs will definitely continue to cook them, and you don’t want them to be over baked.  So I would err on the side of being mostly baked, but not completely.

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CROCKPOT RECIPE
thanks, Shelley
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SWEETS
thanks, Nancy
Mackinaw Fudge
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2 tsp plus 1 cup butter,divided
4 cups sugar
1 cup 2% milk
25 large marshmallows- 4 oz.
1 pkg(11 1/2 oz.) milk chocolate chips
1 pkg (12 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips
2 oz. unsweetened chocolate ,chopped
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Line a 13 in x 9 in pan with foil, grease with the 2 tsp butter

In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk and remaining
butter. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook without stirring for 2 minutes.

Stir in marshmallows until melted. Add all the chocolate, stir
until melted. Stir in vanilla. Immediately spread into the 
prepared pan. Cool for 1 hour or more. Score into 1 inch squares

Refrigerate covered for 3 hours or until firm. Using foil, lift the
fudge out of the pan. Remove the foil. Cut fudge. 

Store between layers of waxed paper in an air tight container.

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ADULT COLORING




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CRAFT
Puzzle Pieces for Valentine's Day
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puzzle pieces for valentine s day, crafts, seasonal holiday decor, valentines day ideas

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CHILDREN'S CORNER ... Valentine's Day
thanks, Lucy
Easy Valentines Day Craft For Kids

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PUZZLE
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Dahlia David Howard Jigsaw Puzzle

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WORD SEARCH


adore
alien
alone
author

below

caste
cause
curve
decade
divot

explode

friendship

heard
hidden
horn
island

location

minister
mother

night
period
pious

rear
religious
reward

scene
screen
share
shore
shroud
sleep
species
stanza
state

teas
tend
tribe


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SUDOKU ... very hard




solution:






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QUOTE
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Adolf Hitler and J.R.R. Tolkien both fought at the Battle of the Somme!-------------------- While mating, the male Gulf Corvina Fish generates noise so loud it resembles machine guns and can deafen nearby animals! Submitted by Nate Westbury, Minneapolis, MN.-------------------- A suspected murderer, who evaded capture for 12 years by pretending to be mute, lost his voice because it was underused!

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CLEVER
thanks, Sheri
Socks
Skip the expensive bubble wrap, and pack your fragile items in socks, sweaters, and other soft clothing.
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EYE OPENER

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