Iris Day May 8, 2018

DIANE'S CORNER ... Celebrate Iris Day

Let’s sit back and smell the Irises, my friends, because they are, at least in some respects, head and shoulder over that dusty, old, bygone, the rose! The fresh, sumptuous lustre of their dewy, iridescent blossoms on a spring day, the perky, shivery, curious stem scouting the air and the mesmerizing blush of rainbow colors make it a sight for anyone’s sore eyes. The name comes from the Greek word for ‘rainbow’ and most mythology adepts will tell you Iris was the messenger of the gods, the link between sea and sky, the rainbow glider, if you will. Doesn’t that just inspire you to find a bunch of Irises for your girlfriend, mother, daughter and sister right now? It should, because on Iris Day, all is forgiven if you bring a bunch of these to your special someone; so if you’ve been naughty, now’s the time to be nice.

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Word of the Day

entomb
Definition:	(verb) Place in a grave or tomb.
Synonyms:	inhume, inter, lay to rest, bury
Usage:	He was entombed here in this crypt alongside his predecessors.

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Idiom of the Day

never a rose without a/the prick  — There is rarely a good or positive thing, event, or circumstance that is not accompanied by something negative or unpleasant (i.e., just as a rose has thorns).

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History

Coca-Cola Hits the Market as a Health Tonic (1886)

At a time when soda fountains were popular in the US due to the widespread belief that carbonated water was good for the health, American pharmacist John Pemberton came up with his own formula for a health tonic. Among its ingredients were cocaine, derived from the coca leaf, and caffeine, derived from the kola nut, leading to the name Coca-Cola. It was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents a glass.

William Walker (1824)

Though he was a qualified doctor, lawyer, and journalist by the time he was 24, Walker had his sights set on a more adventurous career path. In 1853, he attempted but failed to seize and govern the Mexican province of Lower California. Undeterred, he led a small band of mercenaries to Nicaragua two years later, overthrew the government, and briefly served as president before being ousted. Despite his earlier failures, he tried once more to conquer Central America in 1860.

Helston Flora Day

According to legend, there was a large stone that blocked off the entrance to hell. One night, Satan tried to steal the stone; on his way through Cornwall, England, he was intercepted by the Archangel Michael, who forced him to drop the stone and flee. The town where he dropped it was called Helston (from Hellstone). The people of Helston continue to celebrate the Archangel's victory with the Helston Flora Day. The day's festivities include the "Furry dance," which is performed in the streets by men in top hats and women in fancy dresses, and a trip to the woods in search of flowers and leaves.  This creature has the oddest eyes in the animal kingdom

Mantis shrimps throw the fastest punches in the ocean. Using their forelimbs like clubs, the small crustaceans deliver blows so quickly and forcefully that pockets of seawater vaporize in implosions of light and heat. The shrimps leave ruin in their ... READ MORE: This creature has the oddest eyes in the animal kingdom

1541 - Hernando de Soto reached the Mississippi River. He called it Rio de Espiritu Santo. 


1794 - Antoine Lavoisier was executed by guillotine. He was the French chemist that discovered oxygen.


1847 - The rubber tire was patented by Robert W. Thompson. 


1879 - George Selden applied for the first automobile patent. 


1915 - H.P. Whitney's Regret became the first filly to win the Kentucky Derby. 


1921 - Sweden abolished capital punishment.


1954 - Parry O'Brien became the first to toss a shot put over 60 feet. O'Brien achieved a distance of 60 feet 5 1/4 inches. 


1956 - Alfred E. Neuman appeared on the cover of "Mad Magazine" for the first time. 


1961 - New Yorkers selected a new name for their new National League baseball franchise. They chose the Mets. 


1970 - The Beatles album "Let it Be" was released. 


1997 - Larry King received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 


1999 - The first female cadet graduated from The Citadel military college. 



DAILY SQU-EEK

If You Were Born Today, May 8

You are a playful, witty person who is also success-oriented and determined. You can be changeable in your manner, despite being solid and focused overall, so that others are not sure who they are going to meet from one day to the next! Light-hearted and personable many days, you can also be serious and withdrawn at other times. You are mentally quick and have a unique perspective on life. Famous people born today: 

1753 Phillis Wheatley, American poet who was both the second published African-American poet and first published African-American woman, born in West Africa (d. 1784)


1884 Harry Truman, 33rd US President (D - 1945-53), born in Lamar, Missouri (d. 1972)


1911 Robert Johnson, American blues singer (King of Delta Blues Singers), born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi (d. 1938)


1919 Mordecai Anielewicz, Jewish commander of Warsaw ghetto uprising, born in Wyszków, Second Polish Republic (d. 1943)


1926 David Attenborough, Naturalist, TV producer and host (BBC "Life" Series), born in London, England


1932 Sonny Liston, American heavyweight boxer, born in Sand Slough, Arkansas (d. 1970)


1940 Peter Benchley, American novelist (Jaws, The Deep), born in NYC, New York (d. 2006)

READERS INFO
1.

Coup de Comedy Festival 2018

May 9-12, 2018 | Irvine, CA 

UC Irvine's Claire Trevor School of the Arts|4000 Mesa Rd

Coupe de Comedy Festival brings over 30 free events to UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts. Over the course of four days, festival goers can enjoy performances by some of the top comedic talent in the country, as well as free panels, free workshops and more. Did we mention it’s free? See you guys there!

further information: Coup de Comedy 2018


2.

Charm City Comedy Festival 2018

May 9-12, 2018 | Baltimore, MD

Zissimos Bar|1023 W 36th St

Charm City Comedy Festival showcases live comedy performances in a variety of formats including stand up, improv and sketch. Premier comedy acts from the East Coast come to this festival to bring audiences laughter and entertainment. In addition to comedy acts, Charm City Comedy Festival includes practical workshops with professionals who show their audiences how to improve their performance and interpersonal skills. Anyone with a sense of humor and an appreciation for spontaneity will enjoy this festival.

further information: cccp


3.

Ingram New Works Festival 2018

May 9-19, 2018 | Nashville, TN 

Nashville Public Television's Studio A|161 Rains Ave
Based in Nashville, the Ingram New Works Festival celebrates the work of playwrights who are part of the Ingram New Works Project. The event provides a platform for these individuals to premiere new productions and network with other industry professionals. Furthermore, the festival allows audience members to experience some of the newest creations in American Theatre.

further information: Ingram New Works Festival at Nashville Rep

Pictures of the day


I am Half-Sick of Shadows, said the Lady of Shalott is an oil painting on canvas completed by John William Waterhouse in 1916. One of three works inspired by Lord Tennyson's poem "The Lady of Shalott", it depicts the ballad's titular character as she stops weaving, shortly before looking directly upon the world outside her window for the first time. The painting is now held at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto.

Chasing Lunch

A baby black-tip reef shark swims through a swarm of silver sprats at lunch time in the lagoon of Mirihi Island in Maldives.

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knit

thanks, Rose

Cucumber sea pattern by Linda Allegra

knit

thanks, Sarah

Back Scrubber pattern by Brome Fields

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Party Favor pattern by Dallas Ann Prentice

knit

The Orchestra pattern by Kasia Pilarska

knit

Flirty Skirty

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crochet

thanks, Vera

Keito's shoes pattern by nioknits

crochet

thanks, Gabby

Wrap Baggy Sweater pattern by Pat Oakes

crochet

rainbow flower pillow pattern by Kawaiitouchpeluches

crochet

Alenushka pattern by Elena Bednyakova

crochet

Leaf it to me purse pattern by Marsha Rader

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RECIPE

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CROCKPOT RECIPE

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Chicken Caesar Sandwiches

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SWEETS

GREEN BEAN BROWNIES GF

Have you tried making brownies with beans? This might not sound appetizing but give it a try, you'll not be disappointed!

Mostly they used black bean but this isn't available in my pantry so make use of dried green bean aka mung bean. You have to soak the bean overnight, they will expand in volume and easily get 1 1/2 cup of green bean after soaking.  Rinse and drain then process them into thick paste.

Since this Green Bean Brownies is gluten free, have used chick pea and ground rolled oat but if you have no issue about wheat  in your diet,  half cup of plain flour and  1/4  cup of corn flour can be used.

Also mashed banana can be replaced  with  1/3 cup of pumpkin puree or mashed  sweet potato.

These Green Bean Brownies are rich in fiber and protein but surprisingly no one can tell that  it was made with green bean.

My family loved them and wanted more after eating them.

GREEN BEAN BROWNIES GF
Servings  :   10

3/4 cup dried green bean soaked overnight
1/2 cup chick pea  flour
1/4  cup rolled oat ground
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 medium banana mashed
3/4 cup sugar or palm sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
4.5 tablespoon oil or melted butter

DIRECTIONS
1.  Rinse green bean then drain.  Process in a food processor to become paste.

2.  Preheat oven @ 180 C and grease  8 In cake pan.

3.  Whisk together  both flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder.

4.  Add in green bean paste, banana, oil/butter and vanilla extract.

5.  Stir until well incorporated.

6.  Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly  Bake for 30 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

7.  Cool in pan 10 minutes, transfer onto rack to cool.

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ADULT COLORING

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CRAFTS

Woven yarn bangles

				Woven yarn bangles In this instructable, I will show you how to make these bangles. I hope you like it!
				View on www.instructables.com	Preview by Yahoo

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CHILDREN'S CORNER ... button art

We All Love Butterflies And She Makes A Beautiful Butterfly Out Of Colorful Buttons!
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PUZZLE

right picture, wrong label
Garden Urm View Jigsaw Puzzle

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WORD SEARCH

aloft apiculture basic bills caper check close

decide delay deter dime drunk elate emblem exact

flyer gale grass here hidebound hideous hurry

knoll legal merry mound order pant pouch pure

repair ridge rock roost rustic sacred sales slope

slue sprint sweat taken thorough thrown tweet wore

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SUDOKU ... medium




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QUOTE


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CLEVER
COOL PRODUCTS

EYE OPENER
WEIRD AND WONDERFUL USES FOR WD-40

By Lou Hattersley

That can of WD-40 in the garden shed is brimming with possibilities: we all use WD-40 to loosen screws, nuts and bolts, and protect tools from moisture, but that’s just for newbies. Those in the know use WD-40 in a myriad of weird and wonderful ways.

Fans of the "water displacing" spray have been discovering new tips and tricks for WD-40 for over 50 years; and some suggestions are truly astonishing. Did you know that WD-40 is an amazing cleaning and stain remover; or that it is used by gardeners, or can be an incredible lure when fishing? WD-40 itself offers a list of other 2,000 suggested uses for WD-40, although it says you “should exercise common sense” so you follow these at your own risk.

“All of life's problems can be solved with two things: duct tape and WD-40” a wise, but sadly, unknown, man once said. So if you’re feeling adventurous, here are the top 40 weird and wonderful uses for WD-40:

1. Make a spade dig faster

Spray a little WD-40 onto your garden spade before digging to make it slide easier into the ground.

2. Quickly remove crayon from walls

WD-40 makes a great cleaning product. If you have kids you’ll love WD-40’s ability to quickly remove crayon scrawl from walls, table surfaces and TV screen. Spray the WD-40 onto a sponge or flannel and wipe off the crayon.

3. Remove tea stains from a kitchen counter

You can quickly scrub away tea stains from a kitchen counter by spraying WD-40 on a sponge and using it to wipe away tea stains.

4. Shine the leaves of plastic plants

If you have plastic plants in the office then you can make the leaves look shiny and healthy by spraying WD-40 on to them. Please check they are plastic first, and don’t spray WD-40 onto real plants.

5. Remove blue ink from stained jeans

We’ve all had a ballpoint pen leak in a pocket. Spray it on to the stain, wait a few minutes and then rinse the clothes.

6. Clean dog dirt from trainers

Yuck! Getting dog dirt on a brand new pair of trainers is a disaster, and cleaning trainers with dog muck on them isn’t much fun. But the WD-40’s “water displacement” function makes the dirt just slide off. spray your trainers with WD-40 and give it a few minutes before starting to clean.

7. Remove adhesive price tags from CD/DVD cases

If you have a plastic case, such as a CD or DVD with a price sticker stuck to it; WD-40 can be used to help remove it. Spray a little on, and wait, then rub off the sticker.

8. Clean off chewing gum

WD-40 is fantastic if you have chewing gum stuck to your shoes, or walked into your carpet, or even your hair. Spray a little WD-40 on the gum, wait a few moments, and then pull the gum off.

9. Clean your hairbrush

WD-40 unclogged matted hair from hair brushes. Spray a little WD-40 onto the hairbrush, wait for it to sink into the hair and pull the hair free.

10. Waterproof your shoes

You can spray WD-40 onto your shoes to waterproof them for the winter months.

11. Free stuck LEGO blocks

If you have stuck LEGO blocks a little WD-40 can help you price them apart.

12. Remove toothpaste stains

Toothpaste stains in the bathroom can be a pain to get rid off, but WD-40 shifts them quick spot.

13. Clean a clogged inkjet nozzle

This one is a bit controversial (and as a rule we don’t suggest using WD-40 on electrical products because of the residue). But if you’re careful a tiny blast of WD-40 can unstick a clogged inkjet. It’s worth doing on a cheap, old printer that you might otherwise throw away (we’d be wary about using it on a brand new £400 inkjet.)

14. Remove candle-wax or glue from carpet

If you have candle wax, or glue, on your carpet then you can remove it with WD-40. Spray a little WD-40 onto the wax and leave it to dry, and then rub it out with a sponge.

15. Spray on trees to prevent beavers from chewing on them

We don’t have many beavers in the UK, but one of the more innovative uses is to protect trees from beavers. It can be used to repel many a small animal, so if you have other animals causing trouble with your trees try spraying WD-40 on the affected area.

16. Clean dead insects from car

During the mid summer you can get plenty of bugs and insects covered from your car window. Spraying WD-40 onto your car can help quickly remove the stuck bugs.

17. The world’s best fishing lure

If you like fly-fishing then you could use WD-40 to polish your lures, which helps you when fishing. Here’s the thing: this isn’t recommended by WD-40 because they don’t want to pollute rivers, so we don’t recommend it. But it’s good to know.

18. Prevent mildew growth outdoors

Spray a little WD-40 into a spot to prevent mildew growth in your garden. This is often used on outdoor fountains, which are prone to mildews.

19. Stop wasps from nesting

Spraying WD-40 can repel a lot of insects and bugs, and because it’s waterproof it tends to stick around. If you have trouble with wasps nesting under your roof, then spraying that area with WD-40 once a year can keep them away.

20. Clean bathroom tiles

If you’ve got mascara, nail polish or paint on a bathroom tile you can use WD-40 to remove it.