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Word of the Day

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par o no ma sia the   use   of   a   word   in   different   senses   or   the   use   of   words   similar   ins ound   to   achieve   a   specific   effect,   as   humor   or   a   dual   meaning; punning.

Oct 25, 2017 Scorpio Horoscope

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Everything seems to be functioning as it should today, without unnecessary drama. Nevertheless, the ambitious Capricorn Moon motivates us to set priorities, make a plan and do whatever it takes to reach our goals. Although it’s not difficult to find a groove and stay on track now, we still need to be on the lookout for subtle curve balls being thrown our way from invisible realms. Exercising free will counterbalances being at the whims of fate.

American Ballet Theater

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        American Ballet Theater 2017 Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. Since 1940, American Ballet Theater  has performed in the greatest theaters around the world, creating a tradition of passion, innovation, and athleticism that transcends cultural boundaries and touches the soul of ballet lovers old and new.  From October 18th - October 29th will be at The  David H. Koch Theater  at Lincoln Center. Tickets range from $59 - $105 and can be purchased on Goldstar.com or davidhkochtheatre.com.

Dairy Cow Fun Fact

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Approximately how many squirts of milk from a cow's udders does it take to fill a gallon pail? 350 To fill a gallon pail with milk, the milker (or automatic milking machine) must collect approximately 350 squirts of milk from a cow's udders. Most dairy cows can produce up to 6.5 gallons of milk per day. This averages to about 350,000 standard eight-ounce glasses of milk produced by a typical dairy cow in a year's time. America's dairy industry produces an average of 21 billion gallons of milk each year.

Hot Air Balloon Fun Fact

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Who holds the record for the first completed solo journey around the world in a hot air balloon? Steven Fossett Steven Fossett was born in Jackson, Tennessee on April 22, 1944. He made his fortune by trading futures and alternatives on the Chicago markets with a brokerage business. He used his fortune to set world records in numerous adventurous pursuits, such as gets, ballooning, sailing, gliders and watercrafts. The National Aviation Hall of Fame inducted him in July 2007. He stated then that he had more flying adventures he wanted to complete in his lifetime. Unfortunately, in September 2007, his plane vanished over the Sierra Nevada Mountains

Popcorn Fun Fact

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What Food Did The Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman dedicate the entire month of October to in 1999?   Popcorn  National Popcorn Month became an officially recognized celebration when Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman dedicated the entire month of October as National Popcorn Poppin' Month in 1999. Popcorn is a treat enjoyed around the world but it is big business in the United States. Americans will consume, on average, some 16 billion quarts of it every year. Popcorn is the staple snack food for people enjoying a night out at the movies, a tradition that is a boon for the popcorn industry.

Brunch of a Yacht

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Oct 20, 2017 Scorpio Horoscope

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Too much self-confidence could backfire today, proving that positive thinking isn’t always beneficial. The intense Scorpio Moon brings passions into awareness. We could overstate our feelings while the Moon conspires with talkative Mercury and exaggerating Jupiter. However, we may be so concerned about what we might say that we seal our lips and hide our inner process from others. Nevertheless, a restrained revelation is healthier than none at all.

Chuck Taylor All Star Waterproof Nubuck

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Rugged yet comfy sneakerboot, built to wear through nature's elements. These waterproof Chuck Taylors are currently available in four different color choices, (Black, Sangria, Grey, and Brown) and are ready for purchase on Nike.com for $120. 

Candy Corn Fun Fact

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Under what name was the Halloween candy "Candy Corn" marketed originally?  Chicken Feed    When it was originally marketed, candy corn appeared under the name "Chicken Feed." But the little candy morsels proved so popular that the candy conglomerate, Goelitz Candy Company, negotiated to take over the mass production of what would become an American favorite. Once it won the right to produce the seasonal treat, the Goelitz Company changed the name to candy corn. Today's recipe for the sweet seasonal treat is pretty much unchanged from its first original recipe. The main ingredients are honey, sugar and cornstarch

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