Today is Wednesday September 29 2010
32 Days till Halloween
57 Days till Thanksgiving
87 Days till Christmas

National Coffee Day

Today is National Coffee Day! Are you one of the millions who will celebrate? Start by sending a free "Take a Coffee Break" eCard, then find out where you can go to get a free cup of joe. Some local and national businesses will offer free or discounted cups of coffee to celebrate. Participating Dunkin' Donuts, for example, are offering a free cup of coffee and a portion of their sales will be donated to the Special Olympics.

Don't forget to pay attention to social media as some businesses plan to share coupons and specials with their loyal followers. LaMar's Donuts, with locations in six states, plans to celebrate by offering a coupon on Facebook and Twitter for a free 12 oz. coffee!

So, where did coffee come from and how did it get so popular? Coffee dates as far back as the 9th century. It was first discovered in Ethiopia by a goat herder named Kaldi. He noticed the stimulating effects that the coffee berries had on his goats and began to experiment with them.

A century later, coffee began to be roasted and traded by Arabs. From there, the beans entered Indian and European markets and the first coffee shop opened in Constantinople in 1475. The popularity of coffee took off and began to grow at an exponential rate.

Today, over 400 billion cups of coffee are consumed each year. It is a world commodity that is second only to oil. Hot, iced, flavored, decaf, espresso, cappuccino, or latte, there are many ways to enjoy your coffee. Don't forget to take a coffee break (or two) to celebrate this historical and important beverage!

Today is also Confucius Day

September is National Piano Month & National Organic Harvest Month

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On this day in History:

1789 - A regular army was established by the U.S. War Department with several hundred men. 1960 - "My Three Sons" debuted on ABC-TV. 1967 - "I Heard it Through the Grapevine" was released by Gladys Knight & the Pips. 1992 - Magic Johnson announced that he was returning to professional basketball. The comeback was ended the following November. 1998 - Hasbro announced plans to introduce an action figure of retired U.S. General Colin Powell.

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Quote of the Day:
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

--Anonymous

Today is Monday September 27 2010
34 Days till Halloween
59 Days till Thanksgiving
89 Days till Christmas

National Chocolate Milk Day

Who doesn't crave a nice, tall glass of frothy chocolate milk? It can be purchased pre-mixed or can be easily made at home using milk and chocolate syrup.

Chocolate milk was first produced in 1828 by Coenraad Johannes Van Houtan in Amsterdam, though the taste back then was of very poor quality. Today, chocolate milk is a favorite beverage for people of all ages to drink.

Here's an interesting tidbit: a study conducted in 2006 by the dairy industry indicates that chocolate milk actually aids athletes in muscle recovery? Providing nine essential nutrients, chocolate milk is both delicious and nutritious to drink!

So go ahead and pour yourself a nice tall glass today to celebrate National Chocolate Milk Day!

Today is also National Corned Beef Hash Day & World Tourism Day

September is National Piano Month & National Organic Harvest Month

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On this day in History:

1954 - The "Tonight!" show made its debut on NBC-TV with Steve Allen as host. 1959 - The Japanese island of Honshu was hit by Typhoon Vera. Nearly 5,000 people were killed. 1964 - The Beach Boys appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show for the first time. They performed "I Get Around." 1983 - Larry Bird signed a seven-year contract with the Boston Celtics worth $15 million. The contract made him the highest paid Celtic in history. 1998 - Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals set a major league baseball record when he hit his 70th home run of the season.

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Quote of the Day:
"We tire of those pleasures we take, but never those we give."

--J. Petit-Senn

Today is Friday September 24 2010
37 Days till Halloween
62 Days till Thanksgiving
95 Days till Christmas

National Cherries Jubilee Day

Mmm...a dessert made with cherries and liqueur, how can you go wrong? Cherries jubilee is typically made with cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and liqueur (kirsch or brandy), then flambeed and served over vanilla ice cream.

The recipe is often credited to Auguste Escoffie who prepared the dish for one of Queen Victoria's Jubilee celebrations. Whether it was the Golden Jubilee in 1887 or the Diamond Jubilee in 1897, we're not so sure. However, cherries jubilee quickly became a starndard dessert item in America's finest restaurants reaching its peak of popularity in the 1950s and 1960s. 

If you're looking for a dessert for a dinner party (even if it's not on National Cherries Jubilee Day), try making this throwback sure to impress your guests. 

Today is also Native American Day & Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving & National Punctuation Day

September is National Piano Month & National Organic Harvest Month

This week is National Singles Week

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On this day in History:

1934 - Babe Ruth played his last game as a New York Yankee player. 1938 - Don Budge became the first tennis player to win all four of the major titles when he won the U.S. Tennis Open. He had already won the Australian Open, the French Open and the British Open. 1955 - Judy Garland made her TV debut on the "Ford Star Jubilee" on CBS. 1961 - "The Bullwinkle Show" premiered in prime time on NBC-TV. The show was originally on ABC in the afternoon as "Rocky and His Friends." 1977 - "The Love Boat" debuted on ABC-TV. 1982 - Prince's "1999" single was released. 1998 - The U.S. Federal Reserve released into circulation $2 billion in new harder-to-counterfeit $20 bills.

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Quote of the Day:
"Often people attempt to live their lives backwards; they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they want, so they will be happier. The way it actually works is the reverse. You must first be who you really are, then do what you need to do, in order to have what you want."

--Margaret Young

Today is Thursday September 23 2010
38 Days till Halloween
63 Days till Thanksgiving
96 Days till Christmas

Checkers Day

Checkers Day, also known as Dogs in Politics Day, may not be what you think. If you're a history buff you may know its origins otherwise you will likely learn something new.

On September 23, 1952, Richard Nixon--then candidate for Vice President--gave a speech to address speculation that he was using campaign contributions for personal use. He assured the public that he did not use any of the funds for personal use then went on to say that his daughters received a dog as a gift. They named the dog "Checkers" and the speech became known as the "Checkers" speech. 

In honor of this day, challenge a friend to a game of checkers. Happy Checkers Day!

Today is also Bisexuality Day & Sukkot

September is National Piano Month & National Organic Harvest Month

This week is National Singles Week

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On this day in History:

1779 - John Paul Jones, commander of the American warship Bon Homme, was quoted as saying "I have not yet begun to fight!" 1845 - The Knickerbocker Base Ball Club of New York was formed by Alexander Joy Cartwright. It was the first baseball team in America. 1952 - The first Pay Television sporting event took place. The Marciano-Walcott fight was seen in 49 theaters in 31 cities. 1962 - New York's Philharmonic Hall opened. It was the first unit of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The hall was later renamed the Avery Fisher Hall. 1962 - "The Jetsons" premiered on ABC-TV. It was the first program on the network to be carried in color. 1969 - It was reported by "The London Daily Mirror" that Paul McCartney was dead. It was the first time the rumor was printed.

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Quote of the Day:
"Why not let people differ about their answers to the great mysteries of the Universe? Let each seek one's own way to the highest, to one's own sense of supreme loyalty in life, one's ideal of life. Let each philosophy, each world-view bring forth its truth and beauty to a larger perspective, that people may grow in vision, stature and dedication."

--Algernon Black

Today is Wednesday September 22 2010
39 Days till Halloween
64 Days till Thanksgiving
97 Days till Christmas

National White Chocolate Day

White chocolate was first invented by Nestle in Switzerland in the 1930s and distributed in the U.S. in 1948. Made of cocoa butter, milk, and sugar, true white chocolate must be at least 20% cocoa butter, 14% total milk solids, 3.5% milk fat, and less than 63% sugar.

Technically, white chocolate isn't even real chocolate according to the Food & Drug Administration because it doesn't contain chocolate liquor, the key ingredient in all chocolates. What you call it doesn't matter to us -- we love the taste of white chocolate and can't wait to celebrate National White Chocolate Day!

Today is also Elephant Appreciation Day & Ice Cream Cone Day & Fall Begins

September is National Piano Month & National Organic Harvest Month

This week is National Singles Week

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On this day in History:

1862 - U.S. President Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. It stated that all slaves held within rebel states would be free as of January 1, 1863. 1903 - Italo Marchiony was granted a patent for the ice cream cone. 1966 - The U.S. lunar probe Surveyor 2 crashed into the moon. 1969 - Willie Mays hit his 600th career home run.

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Quote of the Day:
"Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess."

--Oscar Wilde

Today is Tuesday September 21 2010
40 Days till Halloween
65 Days till Thanksgiving
98 Days till Christmas

National Pecan Cookie Day

Pecan cookies are great because there are so many different recipes for these delicious cookies. From butter pecan to caramel pecan to orange pecan to maple pecan, what's your favorite?

There can't possibly be as many pecan cookie recipes, however, as there are varieties of pecans. Did you know there are more than 1,000 varieties! Enjoy National Pecan Cookie Day!

Today is also Minature Golf Day

September is National Piano Month & National Organic Harvest Month

This week is National Singles Week

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On this day in History:

1937 - J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" was first published. 1957 - "Perry Mason," the television series, made its debut on CBS-TV. The show was on for 9 years. 1970 - "NFL Monday Night Football" made its debut on ABC-TV. The game was between the Cleveland Browns and the New York Jets. The Browns won 31-21. 1976 - The 20th album by the Bee Gees, "Children of the World," was released. 1981 - The U.S. Senate confirmed Sandra Day O'Connor to be the first female justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. 1982 - National Football League (NFL) players began a 57-day strike. It was their first regular-season walkout. 1985 - North and South Korea opened their borders for their family reunion program.

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Quote of the Day:
"All men should try to learn before they die what they are running from, and to, and why."

--James Thurber

Today is Monday September 20 2010

Today is Monday September 20 2010
41 Days till Halloween
66 Days till Thanksgiving
99 Days till Christmas

National Punch Day

We might be biased but we think National Punch Day is a great idea! There are so many great punch recipes that you can make on this day and serve in a beautiful punch bowl -- the perfect excuse for a party.

The idea of punch was brought from India to England by sailors and employees of the British East India Company in the early 1600s. In fact the word "punch" actually comes from the Hindi word "panch," which is a drink made from spirit, sugar, lemon, water and tea. From there it was introduced to other countries and today we have hundreds of punch recipes from which to choose.

Happy National Punch Day!

September is National Piano Month & National Organic Harvest Month

This week is National Singles Week

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On this day in History:

1953 - Jimmy Stewart debuted on the radio western "The Six Shooter" on NBC. 1973 - The Roxy Theater opened in Los Angeles, CA. The opening acts were Elton John, Carole King and Jackson Browne. 1984 - "The Cosby Show" premiered on NBC-TV. 1995 - AT&T announced that it would be splitting into three companies. The three companies were AT&T, Lucent Technologies, and NCR Corp.

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Quote of the Day:
"Live as if you would die tomorrow; learn as if you would live forever."

--Mahatma Gandhi

Today is Friday September 17, 2010

Today is Friday September 17, 2010
44 Days till Halloween
69 Days till Thanksgiving
99 Days till Christmas

Citizenship Day

Citizenship Day (also known as Constitution Day) is celebrated to mark the anniversary of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787.

Just passed by Congress in 2004, the act that passed the holiday calls for schools receiving federal funding to provide lessons about the Constitution on this day. 

This day also recognizes those who have become U.S. citizens, either by coming of age or by naturalization.

Today is also National Apple Dumpling Day

September is National Piano Month & National Organic Harvest Month

This week is Line Dance Week

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On this day in History:

1796 - U.S. President George Washington's Farewell Address was read before the U.S. Congress. 1862 - The Battle of Antietam took place during the American Civil War. More than 23,000 men were killed, wounded, or missing. The Rebel advance was ended with heavy losses to both armies. 1972 - "M*A*S*H" premiered on CBS-TV. 1983 - Johnny Bench, of the Cincinnati Reds, retired after 16 years as a catcher.

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Quote of the Day:
"What’s money? A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and goes to bed at night and in between does what he wants to do."

--Bob Dylan

Today is Thursday September 16, 2010

Today is Thursday September 16, 2010
45 Days till Halloween
70 Days till Thanksgiving
100 Days till Christmas

National Guacamole Day

We all know and love guacamole as a party snack, but there's more to guacamole than meets the eye. It is made from avocados which are packed with more than 20 vitamins and contain "good fats" that reduce cholesterol and have some cancer fighting powers. Now we're talking!

Whether you buy pre-made guacamole or make your own, you might want to pick up those avocados early. Cinco de Mayo, July 4th, Super Bowl, and Easter each account for approximately five percent of annual avocado sales. Have no fear, avocado trees produce up to 400 fruits a year so there should be plenty to go around. Happy National Guacamole Day!

Today is also Mexican Independence Day & Mayflower Day & National Play-Doh Day

September is National Piano Month & National Organic Harvest Month

This week is Line Dance Week

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On this day in History:

1620 - The Mayflower departed from Plymouth, England. The ship arrived at Provincetown, MA on November 21st and then at Plymouth, MA, on December 26th. There were 102 passengers onboard. 1630 - The village of Shawmut changed its name to Boston. 1924 - Jim Bottomley knocked in 12 runs in a single game setting a major league baseball record. 1974 - U.S. President Ford announced a conditional amnesty program for draft-evaders and deserters during the Vietnam War. 1988 - Tom Browning pitched the 12th perfect game in major league baseball. 1994 - Two astronauts from the space shuttle Discovery went on the first untethered spacewalk in 10 years.

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Quote of the Day:
"Never give in. Never. Never. Never. Never."

--Sir Winston Churchill

Today is Wednesday September 15, 2010

Today is Wednesday September 15, 2010
46 Days till Halloween
71 Days till Thanksgiving
101 Days till Christmas

National Linguine Day

Linguine (often misspelled "Linguini") is a long, flat and narrow type of pasta most common in seafood or pesto dishes, such as linguine with clams or linguine alla vongole (in Italian).

Linguine, which means "little tongues" in Italian, originates from the Liguria region of Italy. When local trattorias serve up delicious linguine dishes, the aroma of food is smelled throughout the area. Have a favorite linguine dish? How about serving it up tonight in honor of National Linguine Day!

Today is also Make a Hat Day

September is National Piano Month & National Organic Harvest Month

This week is Line Dance Week

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On this day in History:

1789 - The U.S. Department of Foreign Affairs was renamed the Department of State. 1916 - During the Battle of the Somme, in France, tanks were first used in warfare when the British rolled them onto the battlefields. 1949 - "The Lone Ranger" premiered on ABC. Clayton Moore was the Lone Ranger and Jay Silverheels was Tonto. 1978 - Muhammad Ali defeated Leon Spinks to win his 3rd World Heavyweight Boxing title. 1980 - "The Elephant Man" made its debut on Broadway, with David Bowie in his acting debut.

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Quote of the Day:
"I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no 'brief candle' to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and want to make burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations."

--George Bernard Shaw

Today is Tuesday September 14, 2010

Today is Tuesday September 14, 2010
47 Days till Halloween
72 Days till Thanksgiving
102 Days till Christmas

Eat a Hoagie Day

The hoagie, also known as a sub or grinder, is a sandwich whose name is said to originate from Philadelphia. Basically, the Italian immigrants who worked at an area shipyard called Hog Island during World War I would bring giant sandwiches for lunch. The workers were nicknamed "hoggies" so eventually the name became attached to the sandwiches but under a different spelling. There are several other stories, but they all give credit to Philly for the hoagie name. 

So what's for lunch today? We think it's a great day to go eat a hoagie!

Today is also National Cream Filled Donut Day

September is National Piano Month & National Organic Harvest Month

This week is Line Dance Week

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On this day in History:

1814 - Francis Scott Key wrote the "Star-Spangled Banner," a poem originally known as "Defense of Fort McHenry," after witnessing the British bombardment of Fort McHenry, MD, during the War of 1812. The song became the official U.S. national anthem on March 3, 1931. 1940 - The Selective Service Act was passed by the U.S. Congress providing the first peacetime draft in the United States. 1959 - Luna II, a Soviet space probe, became the first man-made object on the moon when it crashed on the surface. 1972 - "The Waltons" premiered on CBS-TV.

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Quote of the Day:
"To live means sharing one another’s space, dreams, sorrows, contributing our ears to hear, our eyes to see, our arms to hold, our hearts to love."

--Paul Tillich

Today is Thursday  September 9, 2010
48 Days till Halloween
73 Days till Thanksgiving
103 Days till Christmas

National Peanut Day

Today is a celebration of peanuts, which aren't really nuts at all. Technically peanuts are "legumes," which are in the same family as peas and beans, but not as nuts themselves.

Don't let that fun fact get in the way of your celebrating. Enjoy a peanut butter sandwich or peanuts on an ice cream sundae. If you're feeling particularly adventurous, you can follow in the footsteps of George Washington Carver, who discovered over 300 practical uses for peanuts. Carver, a graduate of Iowa State University, discovered ways to use peanuts in shampoo, fuel, dyes and flours. Still, it is suspected that Carver never tasted a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. What a shame!

Other ways to celebrate National Peanut Day: bake peanut butter cookies, watch a ballgame with a bag of whole peanuts, or enjoy a nice chunk of peanut butter fudge!

Today is also Fortune Cookie Day & I'm on Top of It Day

September is National Piano Month & National Organic Harvest Month

This week is Line Dance Week

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On this day in History:

1759 - The French were defeated by the British on the Plains of Abraham in the final French and Indian War. 1949 - The Ladies Professional Golf Association of America was formed. 1960 - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission banned payola. 1970 - The first New York City Marathon took place. Fireman Gary Muhrucke won the race. 1977 - General Motors introduced the first diesel automobiles.

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Quote of the Day:
"It is good to dream, but it is better to dream and work. Faith is mighty, but action with faith is mightier. Desiring is good, but work and desire are invincible."

--Thomas Robert Gaines

Today is Thursday  September 9, 2010
52 Days till Halloween
77 Days till Thanksgiving
107 Days till Christmas

Teddy Bear Day

On Teddy Bear Day we answer the question of where the name for the teddy bear came from: President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt.

In November 1902, Roosevelt attended a bear hunt in Mississippi during which he stumbled on a wounded young bear. When news spread that Roosevelt ordered the mercy killing of the bear, a political cartoonist, Clifford Berryman, depicted the president with the bear in a cartoon titled "Drawing the Line in Mississippi." The first depiction showed the bear as a fierce animal, however it was redrawn to make the bear a cuddly cub.The story and cartoon spread and within a year the teddy bear was born.

Today, teddy bears are a staple in any young child's life. Some more famous than others—everyone knows that loveable Winnie-the-Pooh! There are event businesses dedicated to making your very own teddy bear complete with clothes and accessories. Make sure the kids in your life have a hugable teddy bear today!

Today is also Rosh Hashanah

September is National Piano Month & National Organic Harvest Month

This week is National Waffle Week

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On this day in History:

1836 - Abraham Lincoln received his license to practice law. 1904 - Mounted police were used for the first time in the City of New York. 1926 - The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) was created by the Radio Corporation of America (RCA). 1956 - Elvis Presley made his first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show "Toast of the Town." He was shot from just the waist up during the performance. Elvis would make a total of three appearances on the show. 1984 - Walter Payton of the Chicago Bears broke Jim Brown’s combined yardage record when he reached 15,517 yards.

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Quote of the Day:
"Contrary to what we usually believe, the best moments in our lives are not the passive, receptive, relaxing times--although such experiences can be enjoyable, if we have worked hard to attain them. The best moments usually occur when a person’s body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile."  --Mihaly Csikszentmihayli

Today is Wednesday  September 8, 2010
53 Days till Halloween
78 Days till Thanksgiving
108 Days till Christmas

International Literacy Day

International Literacy Day is a day of acknowledgment for how far the world has come in terms of literacy -- there are now almost 4 billion literate people in the world! However, it also serves to remind us how much farther we need to go.

One in five adults today is not literate as are millions of children. The goal for the future is to have worldwide literacy for all adults and children. Find out ways you can help and learn more about this day.

September is National Piano Month & National Organic Harvest Month

This week is National Waffle Week

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On this day in History:

1664 - The Dutch surrendered New Amsterdam to the British, who then renamed it New York. 1952 - The Ernest Hemingway novel "The Old Man and the Sea" was published. 1986 - Herschel Walker made his start in the National Football League (NFL) after leaving the New Jersey Generals of the USFL. 1988 - Elton John sold some of his costumes and concert memorabilia at an auction in London for $6.2 million. 1998 - Mark McGwire, of the St. Louis Cardinals, hit his 62nd home run of the season. He had beaten a record that had stood for 37 years by Roger Maris. McGwire would eventually reach 70 home runs on September 27.

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Quote of the Day:
"Learn to know yourself to the end that you may improve your powers, your conduct, your character. This is the true aim of education and the best of all education is self-education."

--Rutherford B. Hayes

Today is Tuesday September 7, 2010
54 Days till Halloween
79 Days till Thanksgiving
109 Days till Christmas

Salami Day

Salami is cured sausage that has been fermented and air-dried. Various types of salami are made in Italy, France, Hungary, Germany, and Spain. Varieties are differentiated by the coarseness or fineness of the chopped meat as well as the size and style of the casing.

Although the exact origin of salami is unknown, there is evidence that fermented sausage has been made in the Mediterranean region for more than 2,000 years.  It became the preferred method of preserving meat for the Romans and Greeks, and it was also popular among peasants in Italy because it can be stored at room temperature for up to ten years without going bad.

The way in which salami is fermented has many natural health benefits associated with it. For example, it contains lactic acid bacteria, which can help maintain a healthy digestive system. To celebrate Salami Day, enjoy some delicious salami on a sandwich, in a salad, or just eat it plain!

Today is also National Waffle Week

September is National Piano Month & National Organic Harvest Month

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On this day in History:

1822 - Brazil declared its independence from Portugal. 1896 - A.H. Whiting won the first automobile race held on a racetrack. The race was held in Cranston, RI. 1921 - Margaret Gorman of Washington, DC, was crowned the first Miss America in Atlantic City, NJ. 1963 - The National Professional Football Hall of Fame was dedicated in Canton, OH. 1979 - ESPN, the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, made its debut on cable TV. 1984 - American Express Co. issued the first of its Platinum charge cards.

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Quote of the Day:
"The secret of a happy life is to accept change gracefully."

--Jimmy Stewart

Today is Friday September 3, 2010
58 Days till Halloween
83 Days till Thanksgiving
113 Days till Christmas

National Welsh Rarebit Day

If you've never had Welsh rarebit before, you're probably wondering what it is! Welsh rarebit is a dish traditionally made by pouring cheese sauce mixed with ale over buttered toast. The first recorded use of the term was in 1725, though the origin of the word is unknown. It is thought that it was used as a slur against the notoriously poor Welsh because cheese and rabbit were the only foods they could afford.

Today, Welsh rarebit is a popular dish in Europe and around the world. If you've never had Welsh rarebit before, National Welsh Rarebit Day is a great opportunity to try it for the first time!

Today is also Skyscraper Day

September is National Piano Month & National Organic Harvest Month

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On this day in History:

1783 - The Revolutionary War between the U.S. and Great Britain ended with the Treaty of Paris. 1895 - The first professional football game was played in Latrobe, PA. The Latrobe YMCA defeated the Jeannette Athletic Club 12-0. 1935 - Sir Malcolm Campbell became the first person to drive an automobile over 300 miles an hour. He reached 304.331 MPH on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. 1939 - British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, in a radio broadcast, announced that Britain and France had declared war on Germany. Germany had invaded Poland on September 1. 1954 - "The Lone Ranger" was heard on radio for the final time after 2,956 episodes over a period of 21 years. 1966 - The television series "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" ended after 14 years. 1994 - Russia and China announced that they would no longer be targeting nuclear missiles or using force against each other.

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Quote of the Day:
"What must I do is all that concerns me -- not what people think. It is easy in the world to live after the world’s opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own;-- but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude."

--Ralph Waldo Emerson

Today is Thursday September 2, 2010
59 Days till Halloween
84 Days till Thanksgiving
114 Days till Christmas

National Blueberry Popsicle Day

Blueberry Popsicles are a delightful summer treat! Popsicles were first invented in 1905 by an eleven year old named Frank Epperson. He first named his creation "Epsicle," but it was changed to Popsicle eighteen years later.

By 1965, 34 different flavors of Popsicles were being produced, including blueberry. To celebrate National Blueberry Popsicle Day, purchase a blueberry Popsicle or make your own to enjoy!

Today is also V-J Day

September is National Piano Month & National Organic Harvest Month

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On this day in History:

1897 - The first issue of "McCall’s" magazine was published. The magazine had been known previously as "Queens Magazine" and "Queen of Fashion." 1945 - Japan surrendered to the U.S. aboard the USS Missouri, ending World War II. The war ended six years and one day after it began. 1945 - Ho Chi Minh declared the independence the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. 1963 - The Angels become the first white all-female group to have a No.1 record. The song was "My Boyfriend's Back." 1969 - NBC-TV canceled "Star Trek." The show had debuted on September 8, 1966. 1985 - It was announced that the Titanic had been found by a U.S. and French expedition 560 miles off Newfoundland. The luxury liner had been missing for 73 years.

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Quote of the Day:
"Every year I live I am more convinced that the waste of life lies in the love we have not given, the powers we have not used, the selfish prudence which will miss nothing, and which, shirking pain, misses all happiness as well."

--Mary Cholomondeley