Tuesday, August 10, 2010






Today is Tuesday August 10, 2010



S'mores Day

Who says you need a campfire to enjoy a s'more? These delicious treats can also be baked in an oven or microwave!  S'mores were first developed by campers during the early twentieth century and the first s'more recipe was published in 1927 in the Girl Scout Handbook.
Want to know how to celebrate S'mores Day? Just grab the ingredients—graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate bars—and a few friends and enjoy this tasty, American tradition. It will definitely leave you wanting...s'more!
August is National Peach Month & National Goat Cheese Month & National Water Quality Month
This week is Elvis Week

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On this day in History:

1846 - The Smithsonian Institution was chartered by the U.S. Congress. The "Nation's Attic" was made possible by $500,000 given by scientist Joseph Smithson.

1947 - William Odom completed an around-the-world flight. He set the solo record by completing the flight in 73 hours and 5 minutes.

1948 - On ABC, "Candid Camera" made its TV debut. The original title was "Candid Microphone."

1954 - Elvis Presley made an appearance in Memphis where he debuted "That's All Right (Mama)."

1981 - Pete Rose hit a single and broke the National League all-time hit record with his 3,630 hit.




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Quote of the Day:
"When I hear somebody sigh, 'Life is hard,' I am always tempted to ask, 'Compared to what?'”

--Sydney J. Harris Reflections on Life

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