Monday, July 25, 2016

Potato plant poisoning occurs when someone eats the green tubers or new sprouts of the potato plant.  The poisonous ingredient is solanine (very toxic even in small amounts).  The poison is found throughout the plant, but especially in green potatoes and new sprouts.  Never eat potatoes that are spoiled or green below the skin.  Always throw away the sprouts.  Potatoes that are not green and have had any sprouts removed are safe to eat.  DO NOT touch or eat any plant with which you are not familiar.  Wash your hands after working in the garden or walking in the woods.  If you or someone you are with has an exposure, call your local emergency number (such as 911), or your local poison center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States.   https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002875.htm  See also http://listverse.com/2009/01/06/top-10-poisonous-foods-we-love-to-eat/ and http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Reptile-Health/Habitats-Care/List-of-Plants-That-Can-Be-Toxic-To-Reptiles/

brupper  (mixing breakfast and supper or between morning and evening) joins brunch and linner as words to denote a meal. 

The English idiom "don't judge a book by its cover" is a metaphorical phrase which means "you shouldn't prejudge the worth or value of something, by its outward appearance alone".   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don%27t_judge_a_book_by_its_cover  Don't Judge a Movie by its Cover   http://amoonbrothersfilm.blogspot.com/2015/09/dont-judge-movie-by-its-cover.html  See also http://whatculture.com/film/12-film-titles-which-shouldnt-be-taken-literally  A good rule is "film first" if you're going to read a book and see the film.  The movies Dune and Chocolat will probably disappoint you if you have read the books first because you will be comparing changes.  Some people prefer different characterizations, events and endings.  See "Why ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ is one of those rare movies that’s better than the book" by Emily Yahr at https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2016/07/01/why-the-devil-wears-prada-is-one-of-those-rare-movies-thats-better-than-the-book/

Succotash (from Narragansett sohquttahhash, "broken corn kernels") is a food dish consisting primarily of sweet corn with lima beans or other shell beans.  Other ingredients may be added including tomatoes and green or sweet red peppers.  Combining a grain with a legume provides a dish that is high in all essential amino acids.  Because of the relatively inexpensive and more readily available ingredients, the dish was popular during the Great Depression in the United States.  It was sometimes cooked in a casserole form, often with a light pie crust on top as in a traditional pot pie.  Succotash is a traditional dish of many Thanksgiving celebrations in New England as well as in Pennsylvania and other states.  In some parts of the American South, any mixture of vegetables prepared with lima beans and topped with lard or butter is called succotash.  Corn (maize), American beans, tomatoes, and peppers are New World foods.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Succotash  For variety, substitute kidney, fava, or black beans for lima beans.


The Packard Library in Marysville, California opened in 1906 as the first free library west of the Mississippi.  https://holybeeofephesus.wordpress.com/2009/08/02/marysville-then-now-part-1/

National Register #78000829  Packard Library  301 4th Street  Marysville  Built 1905-1906
The library operated until 1977, when it was replaced by the new Yuba County Library.  The building was subsequently renovated and is now the Packard Library Theatre.  http://noehill.com/yuba/nat1978000829.asp

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation.  Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's historic and archeological resources.  https://www.nps.gov/nr/

National Dance Day is observed each year on the last Saturday in July.  Created as a day to raise awareness about and encourage Americans to embrace dance as a fun and positive way to maintain good health and combat obesity.  National Dance Day achieved national recognition when in 2010, long-time proponent of healthy lifestyles, American congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, introduced a National Dance Day resolution to promote dance education and physical fitness.  For more information regarding National Dance Day, see:  http://dizzyfeetfoundation.org/national-dance-day
National Dance Day was launched in 2010 by  “So You Think You Can Dance” co-creator and Dizzy Feet Foundation co-president Nigel Lythgoe.  http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-dance-day-last-saturday-in-july/

When music is played in public, such as at a campaign event, it is typically necessary to obtain a license for the musical composition (words and music).  It is not necessary to obtain a license from the owner of the sound recording (usually a record label).  The musical composition license is usually issued by a performing rights organization (“PRO”--such as ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC).  The license can be obtained by either the campaign or the venue (e.g., hotel, restaurant, stadium).  Venues usually pay periodic licenses to cover any performances of all the songs in a PRO’s catalog.  If this is not the case and a campaign itself pays, a license can be obtained for a specific venue event, or can cover a campaign’s events wherever they may take place (known as a “traveling license”).  If a campaign wants to use a particular song, it should check to confirm that it has a license from the PRO that administers rights in that song (PRO databases are typically available online).  It is only necessary to obtain a license from the owner of the musical composition for these live events.  However, some artists, performers or composers might assert non-copyright claims (false advertising, right of publicity, defamation, or false light) on the theory that the campaign has falsely implied that the artist, performer or composer has endorsed the candidate.  The public performance license obtained for use of the song at an event does not carry over to inclusion of the event in a video or clip.  While a case-by-case analysis may consider the amount of the song incidentally playing in the background of the clip, as a general rule a campaign still must obtain a “synch” or “master” license for inclusion of the song in an ad or video.  And, again, a performance license is needed for the musical composition within the ad or video to be played over the radio, TV, Internet, etc. (generally obtained through ASCAP, BMI or SESAC).  In most instances, a performance license is also needed for the use of a specific recording of the song within the ad or video (though this license is usually included in the “master” license.)  http://www.riaa.com/resources-learning/for-political-campaigns/  See also http://www.ascap.com/~/media/files/pdf/advocacy-legislation/political_campaign.pdf


http://librariansmuse.blogspot.com  Issue 1502  July 25, 2016  On this date in 1683, Pieter Langendijk, Dutch playwright and poet, was born.  On this date in 1870, Maxfield Parrish, American painter and illustrator, was born.  On this date in 1966, Maureen Herman, American bass player (Babes in Toyland), was born.

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