Monday, February 19, 2018

DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Library Lovers' Month
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If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.
– Marcus Tullius Cicero

Stop hugging that library. No wait, my mistake, I forgot that it’s Library Lovers Month - and it seems to have come at just the right time as many local libraries are struggling during the economic downturn. So why love your local library? Libraries are a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life; they offer security and peace and quiet. They are also a place where you can focus surrounded by like minded people with the desire to acquire knowledge.
History of Library Lovers’ Month
It’s important to understand that not everything is available on the internet (yet), libraries can have vast digital stores of qualitative and quantitative information escaping from opinion led snippets and snapshots from online. There may be some crossover of information but in most cases libraries are a much more economically viable solution when looking for information than the internet.
It’s also important to know that libraries offer services that aren’t available on the internet, including free assistance in finding obscure information and borrowing a book that may not be available in the admittedly immense catalog one can find on the internet. One of the things that people often forget is that being a librarian isn’t like getting a job at the local supermarket. You want to be a Librarian? Be prepared to get a degree in Library Science. Yes, this is a thing that exists, and it’s necessary to become a librarian.
There’s more to a Library than just the books too! There are meetings that gather there that include everything from people from the Society for Creative Anachronism and other local organizations. There’s also magazines and periodicals, microfiche of local newspapers reaching far back into antiquity, and that’s just a start!

Jean-Michel Basquiat  Biography
Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960–1988) A poet, musician, and graffiti prodigy in late-1970s New York, Jean-Michel Basquiat had honed his signature painting style of obsessive scribbling, elusive symbols and diagrams, and mask-and-skull imagery by the time he was 20. “I don’t think about art while I work,” he once said. “I think about life.” Basquiat drew his subjects from his own Caribbean heritage—his father was Haitian and his mother of Puerto Rican descent—and a convergence of African-American, African, and Aztec cultural histories with Classical themes and contemporary heroes like athletes and musicians. Often associated with Neo-expressionism, Basquiat received massive acclaim in only a few short years, showing alongside artists like Julian SchnabelDavid Salle, and Francesco Clemente. In 1983, he met Andy Warhol, who would come to be a mentor and idol. The two collaborated on a series of paintings before Warhol’s death in 1987, followed by Basquiat’s own untimely passing a year later.

Word of the Day

fervency 


Definition:(noun) Feelings of great warmth and intensity.
Synonyms:ardorfire
Usage:She spoke about the shelter with so much fervency that you could not help but develop a similar passion for the cause.

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Idiom of the Day


lubrication payment

 — A small sum of money or other gifts or services to be paid or given to government officials to expedite business operations in countries that do not prohibit such activity.

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History

Former US Vice President Aaron Burr Arrested for Treason (1807)

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Nearly three years after killing Alexander Hamilton in a duel, former US Vice President Aaron Burr was arrested on unrelated charges of treason. Though the exact details of his plan were a mystery even then, he was accused of plotting to establish an independent country of his own, possibly in the American Southwest. He was treated well while imprisoned at Fort Stoddert and was eventually acquitted, but his political career was destroyed. 

Shivaji (1630)

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A devout Hindu, Shivaji grew up hating the Mughal Empire that controlled most of his native India. Around 1655, he began making guerrilla attacks on the Muslim kingdom of Bijapur, gradually carving out his own domain. He lured the Bijapur army to its destruction, becoming a formidable warlord overnight by taking the army's equipment. He then established the Maratha Empire, which was noted for its religious tolerance.

Washington's Birthday Celebration

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Every year, Alexandria, Virginia, hosts an array of activities devoted to George Washington, including the nation's largest parade honoring the Father of the United States. The first parade to honor him was in 1798, when he came from his Mt. Vernon home to review the troops in front of Gadsby's Tavern. The present-day festivities get off to an elegant start over the weekend with a banquet followed by the George Washington Birthnight Ball in Gadsby's Tavern, a duplication of the birthday-eve parties held in Washington's lifetime. On Monday is the big parade. 

Broken heart syndrome: Could it happen to you?

Can you die of a broken heart? Broken heart syndrome is not a term Hollywood made up, it's a real heart condition that's often brought on by stressful situations, like a heart-wrenching breakup or the death of a loved one.The syndrome, also known as takotsubo ...
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Broken heart syndrome: Could it happen to you?

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1846 - The formal transfer of government between Texas and the United States took place. Texas had officially become a state on December 29, 1845. 

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1856 - The tintype camera was patented by Professor Hamilton L. Smith. 

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1878 - Thomas Alva Edison patented a music player (the phonograph). 

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1922 - Ed Wynn became the first big-name, vaudeville talent to sign on as a radio talent. 

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1949 - Bollingen Foundation and Yale University awarded the first Bollingen Prize in poetry ($5,000) to Ezra Pound.

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1985 - William Schroeder became the first artificial-heart patient to leave the confines of the hospital. 

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1985 - Cherry Coke was introduced by the Coca-Cola Company. 

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1987 - A controversial, anti-smoking publice service announcement aired for the first time on television. Yul Brynner filmed the ad shortly before dying of lung cancer. Brynner made it clear in the ad that he would have died from cigarette smoking before ad aired. 

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1999 - Dennis Franz received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 

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2001 - The museum at the Oklahoma City National Memorial Center was dedicated. 

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2005 - The USS Jimmy Carter was commissioned at Groton, CT. It was the last of the Seawolf class of attack submarines. 

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DAILY SQU-EEK





If You Were Born Today, February 19
You are self-reliant, practical, and independent. Your artistic talents are many. Private time is especially important to you, as you need it to recharge and to feel fresh once again. Your moral views are on the traditional side, and you set high standards for yourself. You are emotional and at times moody, and your personal charm and charisma is great. Your greatest rewards and success come from your responsibility and hard work. Famous people born today: Smokey Robinson, Amy Tan, Copernicus, Lee Marvin, Justine Bateman.
thanks, Lyn
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READERS INFO
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Downtown Anaheim Certified Farmers' Market & Craft Fair 2018

Feb 15, 2018 | Anaheim, CA 

Center Street Promenade between Clementine Street and Anaheim Boulevard|S Lemon St & W Center Street Promenade
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Since its inception in 1995, the Downtown Anaheim Certified Farmers’ Market has been the go-to spot for locals to buy directly from certified California growers. Live music, delicious eats and agricultural exhibitions offer additional entertainment for festival goers.

further information: Downtown Anaheim Certified Farmers’ Market & Craft Fair – Downtown Anaheim Association

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Hoover Library Southern Voices Festival 2018

Feb 20-24, 2018 | Hoover, AL 

Hoover Public Library|200 Municipal Ln 
Hoover Public Library
The best artists put their heart and soul in their work and it shows! The Grand Bohemian Gallery recognizes true talent and showcases the finest handcrafted glass jewelry at the Grand Bohemian Gallery Heart and Soul Exhibition. Visitors can view the pieces from the artist’s gorgeous original collection, featuring handmade necklaces, lampwork beads, and more!

further information: Southern Voices 2018 | Hoover Public Library

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Grand Bohemian Gallery Heart and Soul Exhibition 2018

Feb 1-28, 2018 | Orlando, SC 

Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston|55 Wentworth St 

The best artists put their heart and soul in their work and it shows! The Grand Bohemian Gallery recognizes true talent and showcases the finest handcrafted glass jewelry at the Grand Bohemian Gallery Heart and Soul Exhibition. Visitors can view the pieces from the artist’s gorgeous original collection, featuring handmade necklaces, lampwork beads, and more!

further information: HEART & SOUL

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Pictures of the day

William III of the Netherlands
William III of the Netherlands (1817–1890) was the King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg between 1849 and 1890. The son of King William II and Anna Pavlovna of Russia, William came to the throne after his father's death. During his reign, he instituted a new constitution in Luxembourg and considered selling that country to France.

SUGARLOAF SUNRISE
The sun rises in Rio de Janerio, Brazil, with the beautiful Sugarloaf Mountain in Guanabara Bay in the background

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Inspired by Chloe Kim’s Gold medal win in the Women’s snowboard half-pipe

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Snowflake Dishcloth

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Stitch Detail
Little Shell Socks

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Easy-wear Cape

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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
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Balsamic and Onion Pot Roast 1

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SWEETS
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ADULT COLORING



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CRAFTS
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washcloth hand puppet in just 15 minutes

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CHILDREN'S CORNER ... crafts
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PUZZLE
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Chinese Lanterns Jigsaw Puzzle
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WORD SEARCH


accuse
asphalt
assess

bachelor
bastion
berate
border
cherub
chide
comet
court

data
death
democracy
dissolve
divine
estimate

flood

heart

instant

main
martial
meteor
pariah
pivot

rite
ruse

sage
seize
sinister
squad
stick
tears
tote
trace
trial

vault

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SUDOKU ... very hard




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QUOTE
oscar wilde quote 23 Thought Provoking Quotes by Historys Favorite Writers

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In January 2018, just before her 100th birthday, Bertha Vickers shot and killed a deer! Submitted by Richard Gibson, Lafayette, LA.-------------------- In 2009, the Apology Act was passed in Canada to make apologies inadmissible in court - a result of Canada's frequent use of the word "sorry"!-------------------- On January 1, 2018, an airline passenger exited a plane cabin through the emergency door and stood on the wing because he was tired of waiting to leave the plane.







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EYE OPENER

Wait, What? These Two Photos Are Completely Identical (With Proof)

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If you showed me these two photos I would say they are similar. Perhaps taken from the same vantage point and distance but shot with a different lens or focal length? If you told me they were identical in every way (i.e., angle for angle, pixel for pixel, etc.) I might have to call you a liar!
Just look at the curb! It’s a completely different angle! But alas.. 
these two photos are completely identical optical illusion 1 Wait, What? These Two Photos Are Completely Identical (With Proof)
 Wait, what? Now, like most illusions not everyone will see it. To some of you with ‘super vision’, perhaps they look identical in every way, shape and form; but to many, they just aren’t the same.
Here’s more ‘proof’..
these two photos are completely identical optical illusion 2 Wait, What? These Two Photos Are Completely Identical (With Proof)


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