Today is Monday October 25, 2010
6 Days till Halloween
31 Days till Thanksgiving
61 Days till Christmas

National Greasy Foods Day

Though it is not the healthiest, Americans certainly do love the taste of greasy food. Predominately found in fast food restaurant chains, greasy food can also be found in other types of restaurants as well. From pizza and nachos to burgers and french fries, it's nearly impossible to not see some form of a greasy food on any American menu. 

Did you know that fried chicken is the most ordered meal in sit-down restaurants in the U.S.? Greasy foods can be pan-fried, deep fried, or baked. To celebrate National Greasy Food Day, allow yourself to indulge in a little greasy food...even if it's just for today.

Today is also Mother-in-law Day

October is National Pasta Month & National Dessert Month & National Chili Month & National Roller Skating Month & Adopt-a-Dog Month & National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This week is International Magic Week

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On this day in History:

1415 - England won the Battle of Agincourt over France during the Hundred Years' War. Almost 6000 Frenchmen were killed while fewer than 400 were lost by the English. 1812 - During the War of 1812, the U.S. frigate United States captured the British vessel Macedonian. 1955 - The microwave oven, for home use, was introduced by The Tappan Company. 1962 - American author John Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature. 2000 - AT&T Corp. announced that it would restructure into a family of four separately traded companies (consumer, business, broadband and wireless).

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Quote of the Day:
"Man’s main task in life is to give birth to himself, to become what he potentially is."

--Erich Fromm

Today is Thursday October 21, 2010
10 Days till Halloween
35 Days till Thanksgiving
65 Days till Christmas

National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day

It seems that during the fall, anything and everything can be pumpkin flavored: pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin beer,  pumpkin coffee, pumpkin bread, and of course, pumpkin cheesecake. It is the perfect way to end any meal! Pumpkin cheesecake is commonly made with a graham cracker crust and a pumpkin puree flavored cheesecake filling on top.

Did you know that the first cheesecake dates back to as far as 2,000 B.C. in Greece? Thousands of years later, cheesecakes began appearing in America in recipes brought over by immigrants. Today pumpkin cheesecake is a worldwide favorite variation on the original cheesecake recipe. Enjoy a slice on National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day!

October is National Pasta Month & National Dessert Month & National Chili Month & National Roller Skating Month & Adopt-a-Dog Month & National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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On this day in History:

1797 - "Old Ironsides," the U.S. Navy frigate Constitution, was launched in Boston's harbor. 1917 - The first U.S. soldiers entered combat during World War I near Nancy, France. 1944 - During World War II, the German city of Aachen was captured by U.S. troops. 1958 - Buddy Holly recorded his last studio session. Holly and the Crickets recorded "True Love Ways," "Moondreams," "It Doesn't Matter Anymore," and "Raining in my Heart." 1961 - Bob Dylan recorded "Bob Dylan," his first album. He was 20 years old when he did the recording for Columbia Records. The cost to produce the session was $400. 1980 - The Philadelphia Phillies won their first World Series. 1998 - The New York Yankees set a major league baseball record of 125 victories for the regular and postseason combined.

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Quote of the Day:
"Life is made up of small pleasures. Happiness is made up of those tiny successes. The big ones come too infrequently. And if you don’t collect all these tiny successes the big ones don’t really mean anything."

--Norman Lear

Today is Wednesday October 20, 2010
11 Days till Halloween
36 Days till Thanksgiving
66 Days till Christmas

National Brandied Fruit Day

Brandied fruit is a scrumptious treat to enjoy anytime of the year! To make, all you need is ripened fruit, sugar, and brandy.

You can use brandied fruit to garnish desserts by pouring it over ice cream as a sauce or on desserts like crespelli. Brandied fruit can even be served with breakfast aside an omelet or french toast.

Happy National Brandied Fruit Day!

October is National Pasta Month & National Dessert Month & National Chili Month & National Roller Skating Month & Adopt-a-Dog Month & National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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On this day in History:

1803 - The U.S. Senate ratified the Louisiana Purchase. 1930 - "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" debuted on NBC radio. 1944 - During World War II, the Yugoslav cities of Belgrade and Dubrovnik were liberated. 1957 - Walter Cronkite began hosting "The 20th Century." The show aired until January 4, 1970. 1960 - The Elvis Presley film "G.I. Blues" premiered. 1961 - Bob Dylan's self-titled debut album was recorded. 1995 - Britain, France and the U.S. announced a treaty that banned atomic blasts in the South Pacific.

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Quote of the Day:
"The three things most difficult are: to keep a secret, to forget an injury, and to make good use of leisure."

--Chilo

Today is Tuesday October 19, 2010
12 Days till Halloween
37 Days till Thanksgiving
67 Days till Christmas

National Seafood Bisque Day

Seafood bisque is a delightful type of French soup composed of lobster, crab, shrimp, and crayfish. Some culinary historians believed that the word bisque is derived from the fact that this type of soup is cooked not once, but twice.

Others believe that the origin of this word relates to the Bay of Biscay. No matter what the origin is, seafood bisque is a fabulous dish that is a close relative to another type of soup, chowder.

To celebrate National Seafood Bisque Day, try your hand at making your own. Lightly sauteé the crustaceans in their shells, then simmer them in wine. Once cooked, purée the seafood in a food processor. Then add cream to the mixture to thicken the soup to your desired consistency. After that, just add a spring of parsley and it is ready to be served!

October is National Pasta Month & National Dessert Month & National Chili Month & National Roller Skating Month & Adopt-a-Dog Month & National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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On this day in History:

1765 - In the U.S., The Stamp Act Congress met and drew up a declaration of rights and liberties. 1812 - Napoleon's French forces began their retreat out of Russia after a month of chasing the retreating Russian army. 1951 - U.S. President Truman singed an act officially ending the state of war with Germany. 1977 - The Concorde made its first landing in New York City. 1997 - On stage at the Grand Ole Opry, Vince Gill honored John Denver. Gill played "Take Me Home, Country Roads."

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Quote of the Day:
"The art of living successfully consists of being able to hold two opposite ideas in tension at the same time; first, to make long-term plans as if we were going to live forever; and, second, to conduct ourselves daily as if we were going to die tomorrow."

--George Harris

Today is Monday October 18, 2010
13 Days till Halloween
38 Days till Thanksgiving
68 Days till Christmas

National Chocolate Cupcake Day

In honor of National Chocolate Cupcake Day, we suggest you spend a minute thinking of all of the joy that chocolate cupcakes have brought you over the years. From birthday parties as a kid to comfort food as an adult, chocolate cupcakes have been with us every step of the way.

Cupcakes first emerged during the 19th century in the United States when they were commonly known as "number cakes" because it was easy to remember the measurements of ingredients to make them.

Cupcakes have since evolved into various shapes, flavors, ingredients, and decorations, but chocolate cupcakes have always been a worldwide favorite. Bake, frost, and decorate your own chocolate cupcake today to celebrate!

October is National Pasta Month & National Dessert Month & National Chili Month & National Roller Skating Month & Adopt-a-Dog Month & National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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On this day in History:

1867 - The U.S. took formal possession of Alaska from Russia. The land was purchased of a total of $7 million dollars (2 cents per acre). 1943 - The first broadcast of "Perry Mason" was presented on CBS Radio. The show went to TV in 1957. 1950 - Connie Mack announced that he was going to retire after 50 seasons as the manager of the Philadelphia Athletics. 1967 - "How I Won the War," starring John Lennon, premiered in London. 1971 - After 34 years the final issue of "Look" magazine was published. 1977 - Reggie Jackson tied Babe Ruth's record for hitting three homeruns in a single World Series game. Jackson was only the second player to achieve this.

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Quote of the Day:
"The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do."

--Walter Bagehot

Today is Sunday October 17, 2010
14 Days till Halloween
39 Days till Thanksgiving
69 Days till Christmas

National Pasta Day

Linguine, fettuccine, spaghetti, tortellini, ziti, the list of different types of pastas is endless!  Pasta is typically thought of to be an Italian dish, originating thousands of years ago, though evidence of noodles made of millet have been found in China from 2000 B.C.

Did you know that a typical Italian person eats over 60 pounds of pasta a year? This amount beats out Americans by a long shot, who eat only 20 pounds of pasta per person per year. Pasta can be made dry (pasta secca) or fresh (pasta fresca). There are over 350 varieties of dried pasta in Italy. In order to ensure the highest quality of dried pasta, Italians agree that it must be made with pure durum semolina flour and water. Fresh pasta can be made with slightly different ingredients than the dried variety of pasta depending on where you are.

To celebrate today, forget about your no-carb diet and enjoy a delightful dish of your favorite type of pasta cooked your favorite way.

Today is also Dussehra

October is National Pasta Month & National Dessert Month & National Chili Month & National Roller Skating Month & Adopt-a-Dog Month & National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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On this day in History:

1777 - American troops defeated British forces in Saratoga, NY. It was the turning point in the American Revolutionary War. 1888 - The first issue of "National Geographic Magazine" was released at newsstands. 1917 - The Radio Corporation of America (RCA) was formed. 1967 - The musical "Hair" premiered at New York's Public Theatre. The show ran for 1,758 performances. 1994 - Israel and Jordan initialed a draft peace treaty. 2000 - Patrick Roy (Colorado Avalanche) achieved his 448th victory as a goalie in the NHL. Roy passed Terry Sawchuck to become the record holder for career victories.

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Quote of the Day:
"The words 'I am...' are potent words; be careful what you hitch them to. The thing you’re claiming has a way of reaching back and claiming you."

--A.L. Kitselman

Today is Saturday October 16, 2010
15 Days till Halloween
40 Days till Thanksgiving
70 Days till Christmas

National Boss's Day

Got a fantastic boss? On Boss's Day, show your appreciation to them today for being kind, fair, and understanding.

The origin of Boss's Day dates back to 1958 when State Farm Insurance employee Patricia Bays Haroski registered the date with the government. Haroski chose the date because it was her father's birthday who, coincidentally, was also her boss! She wanted to honor her father who had given her and her siblings great advice throughout their careers.

Not sure how to celebrate? Send an ecard, give flowers, or take your boss to lunch. Whatever you do will surely be appreciated!

Today is also National Liqueur Day

October is National Pasta Month & National Dessert Month & National Chili Month & National Roller Skating Month & Adopt-a-Dog Month & National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This week is World Rainforest Week

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On this day in History:

1701 - The Collegiate School was founded in Killingworth, CT. The school moved to New Haven in 1745 and changed its name to Yale College. 1846 - Ether, the painkiller, was used for the first time. The drug was invented by dentist William T. Morton. 1916 - Margaret Sanger opened the first birth control clinic in New York City, NY. 1943 - Chicago's new subway system was officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony. 1951 - Little Richard held his first recording session in Atlanta, GA. 1962 - U.S. President Kennedy was informed that there were missile bases in Cuba, beginning the Cuban missile crisis. 1964 - China detonated its first atomic bomb becoming the world's fifth nuclear power.

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Quote of the Day:
"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage."

--Anais Nin

Today is Thursday October 114, 2010
17 Days till Halloween
42 Days till Thanksgiving
72 Days till Christmas

National Chocolate-Covered Insects Day

Chocolate is one of the most popular flavors in the world and people will try it on anything -- strawberries, pretzels, peanuts, even bugs! This holiday honors anyone brave enough to try one.

The insects are roasted to perfection, then coated in chocolate. Most people think they even taste like chocolate covered popcorn.

In some countries, like China and Thailand, chocolate-covered insects are a delicacy. In Africa, caterpillars are an important factor in many people's diets and they eat them plain -- without the chocolate!  

Test your bravery on National Chocolate-Covered Insects Day by inviting friends over for your own fear factor party to try some chocolate covered insects (you'd be surprised about the selection of chocolate-covered insects available online)!

October is National Pasta Month & National Dessert Month & National Chili Month & National Roller Skating Month & Adopt-a-Dog Month & National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This week is World Rainforest Week

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On this day in History:

1926 - The book "Winnie-the-Pooh," by A.A. Milne, made its debut. 1933 - Nazi Germany announced that it was withdrawing from the League of Nations. 1947 - Over Rogers Dry Lake in Southern California, pilot Chuck Yeager flew the Bell X-1 rocket plane and became the first person to break the sound barrier. 1964 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent resistance to racial prejudice in America. He was the youngest person to receive the award. 1975 - "Rock & Roll All Night" was released by Kiss. 1987 - Jessica McClure, 18 months old, fell down an abandoned well in Midland, TX. The rescue took 58 hours. 1997 - The soundtrack to the film "Casablanca" was released for the first time.

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Quote of the Day:
"We need worship, work and play to keep us whole. Left to ourselves, we get it all mixed up and end up worshipping our work, working at our play, and playing at our worship."

--Gordon Dahl

Today is Tuesday October 12, 2010
18 Days till Halloween
43 Days till Thanksgiving
73 Days till Christmas

National Yorkshire Pudding Day

Yorkshire pudding is an iconic British dish that has withstood the test of time, dating all the way back to the 1700s in Yorkshire, England.

Typically cooked with a large tin underneath the roasting meat in order to catch the dripping fat, yorkshire pudding is most often served with roast beef or chicken, and, of course, lots of gravy.

Celebrate National Yorkshire Pudding Day with people all over the world. Try making your own delectable yorkshire pudding recipe today!

October is National Pasta Month & National Dessert Month & National Chili Month & National Roller Skating Month & Adopt-a-Dog Month & National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This week is World Rainforest Week

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On this day in History:

1775 - The U.S. Continental Congress ordered the construction of a naval fleet. 1792 - The cornerstone of the Executive Mansion was laid in Washington, DC. The building became known as the White House in 1818. 1854 - The state of Texas ratified a state constitution. 1943 - During World War II, Italy signed an armistice with the Allies and declared war on Germany. 1960 - The World Series ended on a home run for the first time. Bill Mazeroski's homerun allowed the Pirates to beat the Yankees. 1962 - "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" opened on Broadway. 1967 - The first game of the new American Basketball Association was played. 1998 - The NBA canceled regular season games due to work stoppage, for first time in its 51-year history.

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Quote of the Day:
"Tonight I’ll think about what I can mean to my life, not what my life can mean to me."

--Amy E. Dean

Today is Tuesday October 12, 2010
19 Days till Halloween
44 Days till Thanksgiving
74 Days till Christmas

National Gumbo Day

Gumbo is a tasty stew-like dish originating in New Orleans that consists of meat or seafood, celery, bell peppers, and onions. The key ingredient of gumbo is okra, from the African word which the dish gets its name. The thickness of gumbo can be altered by adding roux, a mixture of wheat flour and fat. Gumbo has been called "Louisiana's greatest contribution to American cuisine" on more than one occasion. It's origin began sometime around the 1800's, and it's popularity has since flourished across the Gulf Coast and the rest of the United States.

There are typically two types of gumbo recipes that are made: Creole and Cajun style gumbo. Creole gumbo uses a lighter roux and also includes tomatoes, an influence made by Italian immigrants who moved to the city. Cajun style gumbo on the other hand is made with a darker roux and never contains tomatoes. On National Gumbo Day, be sure to enjoy Louisiana's most famous dish served over brown or white rice.

Today is also World Egg Day

October is National Pasta Month & National Dessert Month & National Chili Month & National Roller Skating Month & Adopt-a-Dog Month & National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This week is World Rainforest Week

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On this day in History:

1492 - Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer, sighted Watling Island in the Bahamas. He believed that he had found Asia while attempting to find a Western ocean route to India. 1920 - Construction of the Holland Tunnel began. It opened on November 13, 1927. The tunnel links Jersey City, NJ and New York City, NY. 1933 - The U.S. Department of Justice acquired Alcatraz Island from the U.S. Army. 1938 - Filming of "The Wizard of Oz" began.

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Quote of the Day:
"The art of progress is to preserve order amid change and change amid order."

--Alfred North Whitehead

Today is Monday October 11, 2010
20 Days till Halloween
45 Days till Thanksgiving
75 Days till Christmas

Columbus Day

In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. While trying to find a shorter route to Asia, Christopher Columbus accidently landed in the Americas. Following his discovery of this New World, Columbus led the world into an era of exploration.

The first celebration for his discoveries did not actually take place though until October 12, 1792, three hundred years after his landing in America. In 1937, President Franklin Roosevelt proclaimed Columbus Day as a national holiday.

Today is a great opportunity to enhance your knowledge about Columbus and commemorate his voyage to the New World. Do some arts and crafts, read a book, or just enjoy your day off in celebration of Christopher Columbus!

Today is also National Coming Out Day & National Sausage Pizza Day & Canadian Thanksgiving

October is National Pasta Month & National Dessert Month & National Chili Month & National Roller Skating Month & Adopt-a-Dog Month & National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This week is World Rainforest Week

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On this day in History:

1881 - David Henderson Houston patented the first roll film for cameras. 1890 - The Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in Washington, DC. 1939 - U.S. President Roosevelt was presented with a letter from Albert Einstein that urged him to develop the U.S. atomic program rapidly. 1968 - Apollo 7 was launched by the U.S. The first manned Apollo mission was the first in which live television broadcasts were received from orbit. Wally Schirra, Don Fulton Eisele and R. Walter Cunningham were the astronauts aboard. 1975 - "Saturday Night Live" was broadcast for the first time. George Carlin was the guest host. 1984 - Mario Lemieux (Pittsburgh Penguins) made his debut in the National Hockey League (NHL) against the Boston Bruins. He scored a goal on his first shot on his first NHL shift.

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Quote of the Day:
If you want to know your past life,
look at your present condition,
if you want to know your future life,
look at your present actions.

--Buddhist Teaching

Today is Wednesday October 6, 2010
25 Days till Halloween
50 Days till Thanksgiving
80 Days till Christmas

Mad Hatter Day

Relive your childhood today and celebrate Mad Hatter Day! The Mad Hatter is a famous character in Lewis Caroll's book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. 

The first Mad Hatter Day was celebrated in Boulder, Colorado by a group of computer technicians in 1986. The workers decided to initiate the first official Mad Hatter Day as a day of silliness. The date for this holiday was chosen because the Mad Hatter is always seen wearing a top hat labeled "In this style 10/6" in the book's illustrations.

Today, the nonsense we usually have to pretend is sane can finally be called madness, and silliness can be made sane. So go ahead, grab yourself a top hat and have yourself a very silly Mad Hatter's Day!

Today is also National Noodle Day

October is National Pasta Month & National Dessert Month & National Chili Month & National Roller Skating Month & Adopt-a-Dog Month & National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This week is World Space Week & National Walk Your Dog Week & Fire Prevention Week

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On this day in History:

1847 - "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte was first published in London. 1889 - In Paris, the Moulin Rouge opened its doors to the public for the first time. 1927 - "The Jazz Singer" opened in New York starring Al Jolson. The film was based on the short story "The Day of Atonement" by Sampson Raphaelson. 1949 - Iva Toguri D'Aquino was sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined $10,000 for war crimes. The conviction was for being Japanese wartime broadcaster "Tokyo Rose." 1979 - Pope John Paul II became the first pontiff to visit the White House.

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Quote of the Day:
"Do not seek pleasure everywhere, but always be ready to find it."

--John Ruskin

Today is Tuesday October 5, 2010
26 Days till Halloween
51 Days till Thanksgiving
81 Days till Christmas

National Apple Betty Day

An apple brown betty is a traditional American dessert made of apples baked between layers of sweetened bread crumbs.

The recipe dates back to Colonial times. In fact, it first appeared in print in 1864 in an article in the Yale Literary Magazine. It was a very popular dish back then because it was quick and easy to make and could even be made on the trail while people were traveling in their covered wagons.

Though nobody knows who Betty really is, her apple brown betty desserts have been a longtime favorite dessert. In honor of National Apple Betty Day, try making your own topped with lemon sauce, ice cream, or whip cream. Yum!

October is National Pasta Month & National Dessert Month & National Chili Month & National Roller Skating Month & Adopt-a-Dog Month

This week is World Space Week & National Walk Your Dog Week

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On this day in History:

1877 - Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce Indians surrendered to the U.S. Army after a 1,000-mile retreat towards the Canadian border. 1919 - Enzo Ferrari debuted in his first race. He later founded the Auto Avio Construzioni Ferrari, an independent manufacturing company. 1930 - Laura Ingalls became the first woman to make a transcontinental airplane flight. 1947 - U.S. President Harry S. Truman held the first televised presidential address from the White House. The subject was the current international food crisis. 1962 - "Love Me Do" by the Beatles was released in the U.K. It was their first single. 1991 - Soviet President Mikhail S. Gorbachev announced that his country would cut its nuclear arsenal in response to the arms reduction that was initiated by U.S. President George Bush.

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Quote of the Day:
Don't accept rides from strange men, and remember that all men are strange.
  - Robin Morgan

Today is Monday October 4, 2010
27 Days till Halloween
52 Days till Thanksgiving
82 Days till Christmas

National Taco Day

Today is the day to honor this spicy Mexican favorite! Tacos can be made with many different fillings and are folded inside a soft or hard tortilla.

Did you know that the first documented consumption of a taco occurred in 1520 by Spanish soldiers Bernal Diaz del Castillo and Hernando Cortez while visiting the New World of the Aztecs in Mexico? The soldiers loved the Mexican tacos so much that they wrote to King Charles V of Spain about them.

Tacos are a worldwide treat and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just as a snack. To celebrate National Taco Day, invite your friends over for make-your-own taco night!

Today is also National Vodka Day

October is National Pasta Month & National Dessert Month & National Chili Month & National Roller Skating Month & Adopt-a-Dog Month

This week is World Space Week & National Walk Your Dog Week

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On this day in History:

1535 - The first complete English translation of the Bible was printed in Zurich, Switzerland. 1648 - The first volunteer fire department was established in New York by Peter Stuyvesant. 1895 - The first U.S. Open golf tournament took place in Newport, RI. Horace Rawlins, 19 years old, won the tournament. 1931 - The comic strip "Dick Tracy" made its debut in the Detroit Daily Mirror. The strip was created by Chester Gould. 1957 - "Leave it to Beaver" debuted on CBS-TV. 1976 - Barbara Walters joined Harry Reasoner at the anchor desk of the "ABC Evening News" for the first time. 1998 - The Vincent Van Gogh exhibit opened in Washington, DC. The exhibit featured 70 paintings. 1998 - Davis Gaines performed as the Phantom in the show "Phantom of the Opera" for the 2,000th time.

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Quote of the Day:
"When a man begins to live more seriously within, he begins to live more simply without."

--Ralph Waldo Emerson

Today is Friday October 1, 2010
30 Days till Halloween
55 Days till Thanksgiving
85 Days till Christmas

Lee National Denim Day

Since 1996, Lee National Denim Day has been one of the largest single-day fundraisers for the fight against breast cancer, raising over $75 million in the past 13 years.

Following their simple philosophy of "one day, one cause, one cure," Lee Jeans invites companies to participate by inviting employees to wear jeans to work in exchange for a $5 contribution to the breast cancer fund.

Almost everyone knows someone who has been affected by breast cancer-- a mom, a sister, an aunt, a friend-- but great strides have been made due to causes such as Lee National Denim Day. Learn how you can get involved!

Today is also World Vegetarian Day & Homemade Cookies Day & Simchat Torah

October is National Pasta Month & National Dessert Month & National Chili Month & National Roller Skating Month & Adopt-a-Dog Month

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On this day in History:

1880 - Thomas Edison began the commercial production of electric lamps at Edison Lamp Works in Menlo Park. 1903 - The first modern World Series took place between the Boston Pilgrims and the Pittsburgh Pirates. 1940 - The Pennsylvania Turnpike opened as the first toll superhighway in the United States. 1943 - Naples was captured by the Allied forces during World War II. 1949 - Mao Tse-tung raised the first flag of the People's Republic of China when the communist forces had defeated the Nationalists. The Nationalist forces fled to Taiwan. 1962 - Johnny Carson began hosting the "Tonight" show on NBC-TV. He stayed with the show for 29 years. Jack Paar was the previous host. 1971 - Walt Disney World opened in Orlando, FL.

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Quote of the Day:
"As I grow to understand life less and less, I learn to live it more and more."

--Jules Renard